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2015 Dec 01 - CC PACKET (Part 1 - Items #1-2)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 1, 2015 — 5:00 PM
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:
1. Consideration and possible action to appoint the City Attorney as the labor
negotiator with regard to the City Manager's employment agreement.
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(d)(1): -2- matter
1. City of El Segundo vs. City of Los Angeles, et.al. LASC Case No. BS094279
2. Penuelas vs. City of El Segundo, LASC Case No. BC523072
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1-
matter.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matter
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
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CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -8-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters
Association; Supervisory and Professional Employees Association; City
Employees Association; Executive Management Group (Unrepresented Group);
Management/Confidential Group (Unrepresented Group)
Agency Designated Representative: Steve Filarsky and City Manager
2. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
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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 1, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor Eric Jay, St. John's Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson
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PRESENTATIONS
a) Proclamation — Candy Cane Lane Opening, December 12, 2015.
b) Proclamation — 52nd Annual El Segundo Holiday Parade, December 13,
2015.
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.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
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 to adopt an Urgency Ordinance and a
non - urgency Ordinance deleting El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ")
Chapter 10 -2 regarding Water Conservation in Landscaping; adding a new
ESMC Chapter 15 -15A regarding Water Conservation in Landscaping;
amending ESMC § 15 -1 -6 to add new definitions for types of landscaping
and artificial turf; amending ESMC § 15 -2 -14 regarding landscaping and
artificial turf requirements; and amending certain landscaping sections in
all Zoning Districts in ESMC Title 15.
Fiscal Impact: None Appi icant: City of El Segundo.
Recommendation — 1) Open the public hearing; 2) After considering testimony
from all parties, adopt an Urgency Ordinance; 3) Introduce and waive the first
reading of a non - urgency Ordinance; 4) Schedule a second reading for the
adoption of a non - urgency Ordinance; and /or 5) Alternatively, discuss and take
other action related to this item.
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2. Continuation of a public hearing regarding the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project (ESSCSP) for property generally located at 2000 to
2100 El Segundo Boulevard owned by the Raytheon Company.
(Fiscal Impact: If approved, the project would provide $4,000,000 in direct
payment revenue; up to $1,071,228 in direct payment revenue related to
development fee per square foot; an estimated $11,893,000 roadway
infrastructure; $75,000 for bicycle parking; and potentially $375,000 for
wastewater infrastructure improvements).
Recommendation - That the City Council: 1) Open the continued the public
hearing and take documentary and testimonial evidence; 2) After considering the
evidence: (a) adopt a Resolution certifying the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(Environmental Assessment No. EA -905), adopting a statement of overriding
considerations, amending the General Plan and General Plan Map (No. GPA 11-
01), and approving a Vesting Tentative Map (No. SUB 11 -02); and b) introduce,
and waive first reading, of an Ordinance adopting a Specific Plan (ZTA 11 -01 and
SP 11 -01), approving a Development Agreement (DA 11 -02), and amending the
Zoning Map; 3)Schedule second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for
December 15, 2015; and 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action
related to this item.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. Consideration and possible action regarding Adoption of an Ordinance to
approve an Amendment to the Contract between the Board of
Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System
(CaIPERS) and the El Segundo City Council to cease contributions under
Government Code Section 20516(a) (3% Employer Cost Sharing of
Additional Benefits) applicable to unrepresented fire classifications and the
represented classification in the Supervisory and Professional Employees'
Association.
(Fiscal Impact: $14,900 Savings for Fiscal Year 2015 -16)
Recommendation — 1) Waive Second Reading and Adoption of the Ordinance; 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
4. Consideration and possible action to receive and file this report regarding
the Public Works Department emergency preparedness plan for the
anticipated 2015116 El Nino storm events.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file this report regarding the Public Works
Department emergency preparedness plan for anticipated 2015/16 El Nino storm
events; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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5. Consideration and possible action to: adopt a resolution placing a
proposition on the ballot for the City's April 12, 2016 general municipal
election to increase the City's Transient Occupancy Tax ( "TOT ") from 8% to
a higher percentage to be determined by City Council (TOT is paid by
patrons of hotels and motels); adopt a resolution directing the City
Attorney's Office to prepare an impartial analysis of the ballot measure;
adopt a resolution regarding ballot argument regulations; and appoint a
Council Member or Council Members to draft ballot arguments regarding
the ballot measure.
(Fiscal Impact: varies based on percentage increase, currently each 1% is
equal to approximately $800,000 annually).
Recommendation — 1) Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution
placing a proposition on the ballot for the City's April 12, 2016 general municipal
election to increase the TOT; 2) Consideration and possible action to adopt a
resolution directing the City Attorney's Office to prepare an impartial analysis of
the ballot measure; 3) Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution
setting the requirements for ballot arguments effecting the ballot measure;
4)Consideration and possible action to apoint a Council Member or Council
Members to draft ballot arguments regarding the ballot measure; and 5)Take
such other related action as may be desirable.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
6. Consideration of request by the Community Cable Advisory Committee for
possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the use of City Cable TV
broadcast facilities for the production, broadcast and distribution of
Candidate Video Statements for use during local elections and adopting
guidelines therefor
(Fiscal Impact: $1,100 estimated per election ear
Recommendation — 1) Adopt a Resolutions; 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.
7. Warrant Numbers 3008592 through 3008813 on Register No. 4 in the total
amount of $1,111,929.79 and Wire Transfers from 11/02/15 through 11/15/15
in the total amount of $ 3,376,881.85.
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.
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8. Consideration and possible action to receive and file this report regarding
emergency work to repair dwelling units at the Park Vista Senior Housing
Facility due to water intrusion without the need for bidding in accordance
with Public Contracts Code §§ 20168 and 22050 and El Segundo Municipal
Code ( "ESMC ") §§ 1 -7 -12 and 1 -7A-4.
Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file this report regarding emergency work to
repair dwelling units at the Park Vista Senior Housing Facility due to water
intrusion without the need for bidding in accordance with Public Contracts Code
§§ 20168 and 22050 and El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC') §§ 1 -7 -12 and 1-
7A-4 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Consideration and possible action to waive the bidding process per El
Segundo Municipal Code § §1 -7 -10 and 1 -7 -11 and award a contract to Zoll
Medical Corporation, for the purchase and preventative maintenance of two
(2) replacement monitors manufactured by Zoll Medical Corporation.
(Fiscal Impact: $66,170.00
Recommendation — 1) Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code § §1 -7 -10 and 1-
7-11, waive the formal bidding process and award a contract to Zoll Medical
Corporation for the purchase and preventative maintenance of two (2)
replacement monitors; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to the existing onsite services agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation, and to
incorporate two additional monitors to be covered for preventative maintenance,
in a form approved by the City Attorney; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
10. Consideration and possible action regarding 1) the second reading and
adoption of an Ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code §1 -6-4
regarding Employment Exclusions from Civil Service.
(Fiscal Impact: $373,700.00)
Recommendation — 1) Second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance
No. 1513 regarding Employment Exclusions from Civil Service; 2) Alternatively,
discuss and take other action related to this item.
11. Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Adoption of a Resolution
providing for salary and benefit changes to Chapter 1A2, Management -
Confidential Series, of the El Segundo Administrative Code and 2)
Adoption of Resolutions for CalPERS Employer Paid Member Contributions
(EPMC) for Safety Executives and Fire Management.
(Fiscal Impact: $16,800.00 Estimated Savings
Recommendation — 1) Adopt the Resolution amending Chapter 1A2 of the El
Segundo Administrative Code; 2) Adopt the Resolutions for Employer Paid
Member Contributions; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to
this item.
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12. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of 1) A Memorandum
of Understanding (Labor Agreement) between the City of El Segundo and
the El Segundo Firefighters' Association; 2) a class specification for the
newly created class of Fire Paramedic and 3) adoption of a Resolution
establishing a basic monthly salary for the new class of Fire Paramedic.
(Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 -16: Estimated Net Savings of $519,500; Fiscal
Impact FY 2016 -17: Estimated Net Savings of $246,210.)
Recommendation — 1) Approve the Agreement; 2) Adopt the Resolution
approving the Memorandum of Understanding; 3) Approve the new classification
of Fire Paramedic; 4) Adopt the Resolution establishing a basic monthly salary
for Fire Paramedic; 5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this
item.
13. Consideration and possible action to receive and file this report regarding
and adopt a Resolution in support of the Energy Efficiency section of the
City's future Climate Action Plan (CAP), which was developed by the South
Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBBCOG) for El Segundo.
Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file this report regarding the City of El
Segundo's Energy Efficiency Climate Action Plan; 2) Adopt a Resolution in
support of the Energy Efficiency Climate Action Plan; 3) Alternatively, discuss
and take other action related to this item.
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
14. Consideration and possible action regarding Council Consensus to cancel
the January 5, 2016 City Council Meeting.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Approve cancellation of the January 5, 2016 City Council
Meeting; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
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K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Fellhauer —
Council Member Atkinson —
Council Member Dugan —
Mayor Pro Tern Jacobson —
Mayor Fuentes —
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 sew.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property
Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or
discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with
the City's Labor Negotiators.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
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rortamatt"On (Citp of (El Oegunbo, (California
WHEREAS, Great and wonderful events are many times the inspiration of one person, like Ken Bailey,
whose simple idea, that a decorated tree be placed at the end of the cul -de -sac on the 1200
Block of East Acacia in celebration of a neighborhood Christmas in 1949, now over 65 years
later an annual holiday tradition in El Segundo, worthy of national media coverage, and
known as Candy Cane Lane, and
WHEREAS, Candy Cane Lane features Santa Claus arriving on top of a horn - blowing El Segundo fire
truck to light the beautifully decorated homes on Candy (':, oe Lane as he makes his way
into his sleigh in a Christmas Village situated at the end of the cul -de -sac, from which he
sends good cheer each year for 11 nights this year to thousands of boys and girls, residents
and tourists; and
WHEREAS, Homes, yards and magnolia trees are brightly decorated. The El Segundo Community Band
plays and property owners dress up their homes for all the oohs and aahs and the tradition
of Candy Cane Lane. A few good merry men of Candy Cane Lane, like Tom Lindsey,
have given their merry Ho, Ho, Ho's, year after year, in the Santa suit donated by Chevron.
A big thanks to Spring Cleaners for generously making sure Santa's suit is sparkling for the
season. The RSVPs and El Segundo High School volunteers make sure the crowds
maneuver down the Lane on opening night in a safe and orderly fashion; and
WHEREAS, Least we forget, we herein list the names of the folks that are synonymous with Candy
Cane Lane: Eyres, Hoods, Esdins, McEwans, Warwicks, Moores, Turnbulls, Parikhs, de
Lambertyes, Guidone & Stretch, Woods, Mitchells, Mraziks, Hudspeths, Harts,
Doukakises, Brunnenkants, Phillipses, Stosser & Szeto, Leachs, Kehls, Wongs,
Schlenderings, Moys, Stroes & Lobjois
NOW, THEREFORE, on this 1" day of December, 2015, the Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of El Segundo, California, proclaim the 1200 Block of East Acacia Avenue as CANDYCANE
LANEfrom December 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., through December 23, 2015, and invite the young and young
at heart to experience the wonders of this El Segundo holiday tradition.
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WHEREAS, The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce has given El Segundo the Annual
Holiday Parade for the past 52 years, a tradition which both celebrates El
Segundo and calls forth the Holiday Season; and
WHEREAS, The parade, to be held Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
with a theme of Be a Gift to the World, will assemble on the corner of Imperial
Avenue and Main, and continue down Main Street, disbanding at El Segundo
Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, The parade will start with the Grand Marshall, end with the traditional Grand
Finale - the Chevron Fire Truck, bringing Santa Claus through downtown El
Segundo, and in between, the crowds will be treated to a few surprises; and
WHEREAS, The community is invited to other holiday festivities on Thursday, December
3rd, beginning at 3:00 p.m. with Santa's Village at City Hall Plaza, the Farmer's
Market and Holiday Craft Fair on Main Street, and the Annual Tree Lighting
Celebration in the Plaza at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Mixer held at Citizens Business Bank.
NOW, 'II EREFORE, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, do hereby proclaim Sunday, December 13, 2015, as the 52ndAnnual El Segundo
Holiday Parade, and invite the community to all the traditional El Segundo holiday events
and wish the Chamber of Commerce many more years of marching down Main Street.
Mayor Susanne Fuentes
Mayor Pro gem Carfjaco6son Cound(Mem6er(DaveAt6nson
Counci(Wem6er Marie TeMauer Coundf Member 9Kichaefougan
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 1, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Special Orders of Business - Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt an Urgency Ordinance and a non - urgency Ordinance
deleting El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") Chapter 10 -2 regarding Water Conservation in
Landscaping; adding a new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A regarding Water Conservation in Landscaping;
amending ESMC § 15 -1 -6 to add new definitions for types of landscaping and artificial turf,
amending ESMC § 15 -2 -14 regarding landscaping and artificial turf requirements; and amending
certain landscaping sections in all Zoning Districts in ESMC Title 15. (Fiscal Impact: None)
Applicant: City of El Segundo.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Open the public hearing;
2) After considering testimony from all parties, adopt an Urgency Ordinance;
3) Introduce and waive the first reading of a non - urgency Ordinance;
4) Schedule a second reading for the adoption of a non - urgency Ordinance; and /or
5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Staff Report dated November 12, 2015
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2785
3. Draft Ordinance
4. Draft Urgency Ordinance
5. Executive Order B -29 -15 issued on April 1, 2015
6. Department of Water Resources "Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance" adopted
on July 15, 2015
7. Assembly Bill No. 1164
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
REVIEWED BY: Sam Lee, Director of Planning z i d Building Safet
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On April 1, 2015, Governor Brown issued an Executive Order that aimed to curtail water
consumption due to California's worst drought on record. In response to the Executive Order, the
State Water Resources Control Board approved specific emergency regulations that cities were
required to implement to reduce urban water consumption. In July 2015, the City Council
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responded by adopting an urgency and non - urgency ordinance amending the City's water
conservation ordinance, establishing general water use restrictions.
The Executive Order also directed the California Department of Water Resources ( "DWR ') to
update the State's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Model Ordinance), which, as its
name suggests, is focused on water conservation in landscaping. The California Water
Commission approved the revised Model Ordinance on July 15, 2015 and local agencies have until
December 1, 2015 to adopt the Model Ordinance or adopt their own ordinance, which must be at
least as effective in conserving water. If the City does not adopt either the Model Ordinance or
their own ordinance, the model ordinance goes into effect by default and the City may adopt an
ordinance at a later date.
In addition, on October 9, 2015, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill No. AB 1164
(regarding water conservation and drought tolerant landscaping), which imposes limits on cities'
ability to restrict the use of drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic grass, or artificial turf on
residential property. Local agencies are allowed to restrict the type and quality of the artificial turf
or synthetic grass.
In response to recent State actions, and the Planning Commission's recommendation, staff has
prepared a draft Ordinance (Exhibit 3) which will substantially revise the City's existing water
conservation in landscaping regulations in compliance with State law (per Assembly Bill 1164). It
is the intent of this draft Ordinance to closely mirror the State's revised Model Ordinance
provisions in new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A and amend certain sections of Title 15 to: a) clarify that
drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic grass, and artificial turf are acceptable forms of
landscaping, and b) includes reasonable restrictions on their use.
The proposed new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A includes the following provisions:
1. Applicability. The threshold for new projects subject to the water conservation regulations
is 500 square feet. The previous threshold was 2,500 square feet. However, this threshold
now applies to all residential projects.
2. Landscaping Design Requirements.
a. Residential and nonresidential projects are required to reduce the total landscaping
area containing "high water use plants."
b. The maximum amount of water that can be applied to a landscaped area for
residential and nonresidential projects has been reduced.
3. Irrigation Design Requirements.
a. The threshold for requiring the use of dedicated water meters for nonresidential
projects is 1,000 square feet of landscaped area (previously 5,000 square feet). The
threshold for residential projects will remain at 5,000 square feet.
b. Irrigation systems are required to have pressure regulators and master shut -off
valves.
c. All irrigation emission devices must meet the national standard stated in the Model
Ordinance to ensure that only high efficiency sprinklers are installed.
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d. Flow sensors that detect and report high flow conditions due to broken pipes and /or
popped sprinkler heads are required for landscape areas greater than 5,000 square
feet.
e. The minimum width of areas that can be overhead irrigated has changed from 8 feet
to 10 feet; areas less than 10 feet wide must be irrigated with subsurface drip or
other technology that produces no over spray or runoff.
4. Incentives for Graywater Usage. Landscapes under 2,500 square feet that are irrigated
entirely with graywater or captured rainwater are subject only to the irrigation system
requirements of Appendix D of the revised Model Ordinance (Prescriptive Compliance
Option). Appendix D includes a set of basic limited requirements that projects using
reclaimed water can follow, instead of the full range of requirements in the revised Model
Ordinance.
Reporting Requirements. In addition to the existing compliance verification provisions,
local agencies are required to submit yearly reports to the State, including, without
limitation, the number and types of projects reviewed, the total landscaping area affected,
the procedure for review of projects, and the verification and enforcement methods.
The proposed amendments to Title 15 include the following:
New /revised definitions for "artificial turf or synthetic grass," "softscape," "hardscape,"
and "xeriscaping" in ESMC § 15 -1 -6 (Definitions). The new softscape definition will
incorporate artificial plants, synthetic grass, and artificial turf, in addition to living plant
material. The new hardscape definition will incorporate examples of acceptable hardscape
material to help clarify the distinction between softscape and hardscape. The new
xeriscaping definition describes an alternative landscaping method that does not use water
for irrigation purposes.
2. ESMC § 15 -2 -14 (Landscaping), which contains the City's minimum landscaping
requirements for all non - residential zoning districts (includes property perimeter, building
perimeter, and vehicle use area (VUA) requirements, and minimum plant material sizes)
will be amended to refer to the proposed new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A (Water Conservation
in Landscaping).
3. The landscaping provisions in all Zoning districts will be updated to require compliance
with the proposed new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A (Water Conservation in Landscaping).
4. Prohibits the use of artificial turf or synthetic grass for non - residential properties.
5. Allows the use of artificial turf and synthetic grass for residential properties subject to
certain criteria and review by the Director of Planning and Building Safety. The criteria
for approval would ensure that: a) the type and quality of material used is not harmful to
the environment (such as containing lead based or other hazardous materials); b) it includes
a pervious surface to address percolation, drainage, runoff, and stormwater retention
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requirements; and c) it is incorporated into a comprehensive landscaping design and site
planning.
6. Miscellaneous amendments to ensure consistency among all affected ESMC Sections and
minor language clarifications.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
On November 12, 2015 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing at which staff
presented its recommendation for the Water Conservation in Landscaping regulations. At the
meeting the Planning Commission recommended the draft Ordinance be revised to: 1) allow the
use of "Artificial Turf' or "Synthetic Grass" in all residential zoning districts; and 2) provide first
time violators of the new proposed provisions a warning before issuing a citation. The Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 2785 recommending that the City Council approve
Environmental Assessment No. EA -1132 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 15 -01 regarding
the draft Water Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance as revised.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15307 as a
Class 7 exemption (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources), because
the Ordinance consists of an action taken by the City to assure maintenance, restoration,
enhancement, or protection of water resources in the City, and § 15308 as a Class 8 exemption
(Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment) because the Ordinance
consists of regulations and procedures which aim to protect the environment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an Urgency Ordinance to establish regulations and
a review procedure to ensure Water Conservation in Landscaping by the State's December 1, 2015
deadline. Pursuant to State law, urgency ordinances require a four -fifths vote of the City Council
and, if approved, the ordinance would go into effect immediately. Additionally, Staff recommends
that the City Council adopt the same ordinance as a non - urgency ordinance. If introduced by the
City Council, the non - urgency ordinance would be scheduled for second reading and adoption at
the December 15, 2015 City Council meeting.
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EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 12, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of Environmental Assessment No. EA-
1132 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 15 -01 to the City Council regarding a draft Water
Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance deleting El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter
10 -2 regarding Water Conservation in Landscaping; adding a new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A
regarding Water Conservation in Landscaping; amending ESMC § 15 -1 -6 to add new definitions
for types of landscaping and artificial turf, amending ESMC § 15 -2 -14 regarding landscaping;
amending ESMC § 15 -24 -1 to allow "Artificial Turf or Synthetic or Synthetic Grass" which
exceed the maximum area allowed in the landscaping standards set forth in ESMC 15 -2 -14 with
the approval of an "Adjustment;" and amending certain landscaping sections in all Zoning Districts
in ESMC Title 15. (Fiscal Impact: None) Applicant: City of El Segundo.
RECOMMENDED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony, consider the evidence, and then adopt
Resolution No. 2785 recommending that City Council approve Environmental Assessment
No. EA -1132 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 15 -01 regarding a draft Water
Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance;
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2785
2. Draft Ordinance
3. Executive Order B -29 -15 issued on April 1, 2015
4. Department of Water Resources "Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance" adopted
on July 15, 2015
5. Assembly Bill No. 1164
ORIGINATED BY: Maria Baldenegro, Assistant Planner 0
REVIEWED BY: Kimberly Christensen, AICP, Planning Manager
APPROVED BY: Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safety
INTRODUCTION:
Governor Brown's Executive Order of April 1, 2015 directed the California Department of Water
Resources to update the State's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Model Ordinance).
The California Water Commission approved the revised Model Ordinance on July 15, 2015 and
local agencies have until December 1, 2015 to adopt the Model Ordinance or adopt their own
ordinance, which must be at least as effective in conserving water. If the City does not adopt either
the Model Ordinance or their own ordinance, the model ordinance goes into effect by default and
the City may adopt an ordinance at a later date.
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In addition, on October 9, 2015, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill No. AB 1164
(regarding water conservation and drought tolerant landscaping), which imposes limits on cities'
ability to restrict the use of drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic grass, or artificial turf on
residential property.
Staff has prepared a draft Ordinance (Exhibit 2) to incorporate the Model Ordinance into a new
Chapter 15 -15A of the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC). The new Chapter will replace ESMC
Chapter 10 -2, which contains the City's current water conservation in landscaping regulations. In
addition, the draft City Council Ordinance will amend various ESMC Sections related to
landscaping requirements and the use of drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic grass, or artificial
turf.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
I. Background
In 2006, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1881 (The Water Conservation in
Landscaping Act of 2006). This Act included a Model Ordinance the intent of which was to
promote water efficient landscape design concepts, efficient water landscape irrigation systems,
low water consumption plant species for the City's local climate, preventive erosion measures
specifically for the local soil conditions, and use of a landscape maintenance schedule. Local
agencies were required to either: a) adopt the State Model Ordinance; or b) adopt regulations at
least as effective as the State's Model Ordinance.
The City of El Segundo did not adopt the State's Model Ordinance at that time. The City elected
to approve similar rules that were deemed to be at least as effective as the State's Model Ordinance.
On December 15, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1437, which amended ESMC
Chapter 10 -2 in its entirety and put into effect new water conservation in landscaping regulations
for El Segundo.
On July 15, 2015, the California Water Commission approved a revised Model Ordinance.
Additionally, Assembly Bill 1164 prohibits agencies from effectively prohibiting the use of
artificial turf, synthetic grass and drought tolerant landscaping at residential properties. However,
the legislation does allow agencies to include reasonable restrictions on their use such as the type
and quality of product used or the amount of area covered by the artificial turf or synthetic grass.
II. Discussion
The proposed draft Ordinance currently under consideration will replace and substantially revise
the City's water conservation in landscaping regulations in compliance with State law (per
Assembly Bill 1164). It is the intent of this draft Ordinance to closely mirror the State's revised
Model Ordinance provisions, while also tailoring the Ordinance to El Segundo. In addition to
incorporating the State's revised Model Ordinance provisions, the proposed draft Ordinance: a)
clarifies that drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic grass, and artificial turf are acceptable forms
of landscaping, and b) includes reasonable restrictions on their use.
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As noted above, cities have until December 1, 2015 to adopt the Model Ordinance or adopt their
own ordinance. If the Planning Commission does not recommend, or if the City Council does not
adopt, the proposed Ordinance, the model ordinance would go into effect by default and the City
may adopt an ordinance at a later date.
A. Current Water Conservation in Landscaping Regulations. The following is a summary
of ESMC Chapter 10 -2 regulations.
1. Applicability. The regulations in ESMC Chapter 10 -2 apply to:
a) 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; and
b) Rehabilitated landscape areas greater or equal to 2,500 square feet.
2. Non - applicability. ESMC Chapter 10 -2 does not apply to:
a. Cemeteries.
b. Registered historical sites.
c. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
d. Mined land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
e. 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.
f. Any project or planting area that utilizes one hundred percent (100 %) reclaimed
water.
3. Exemptions. The City Manager or designee may authorize exemptions to any of the design
and improvement standards ESMC Chapter 10 -2. 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.
4. Permit Requirement. For applicable projects, applicants must submit a landscape
documentation package prepared by a licensed professional for review and approval. The
Licensed Professional must certify that the landscaping design and irrigation complies with
the State Model Ordinance requirements and the City's landscaping design and irrigation
requirements.
5. Landscaping Design Requirements. These requirements include, without limitation, the
selection of plant species, their placement and orientation, and limits on the use of lawns
and turf. The overall goal of the landscaping design requirements is to limit the use of water
for landscaping purposes based on a maximum water allowance budget. That budget is
based on the area of landscaping and the reference evapotranspiration (ETo). ETo refers to
the rate at which water in the soil (or water bodies) evaporates added to the rate at which
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water transpires from plants into the lower atmosphere. Currently, the maximum amount
of water that can be applied to a landscaped area is 70% of the ETo.
6. Irrigation Design Requirements. These requirements include, without limitation, the use of
recycled water where available, the use of dedicated water meters on larger areas (5,000
square feet), avoiding overspray and runoff onto paved areas, use of rain sensors and
automatic sprinkler timers, and maximum limits on the amount of water used depending
on the landscape area.
7. Verification of Compliance. Verification of compliance includes two steps:
a. Inspection by staff and issuance of a Certificate of Completion, and
b. An irrigation audit by an independent third parry to confirm that the irrigation
system performs as designed
8. ESMC Chapter 10 -2 also includes special provisions regarding water features, landscape
maintenance and model home landscaping.
B. Proposed dilater Conservation in Landscaping Regulations. The State's Revised Model
Ordinance and proposed ESMC Chapter 15 -15A include, without limitation, the following
revised and/or additional provisions:
1. Applicability. The threshold for new projects subject to the water conservation regulations
is 500 square feet. The previous threshold was 2,500 square feet. However, this threshold
now applies to all residential projects.
2. Landscaping Design Requirements
a. For residential projects, the coverage of high water use plants is reduced from 33%
to 25% of the landscaped area.
b. The maximum amount of water that can be applied to a landscaped area is reduced
from 70% of the ETo to 55% for residential projects, and to 45% of ETo for non-
residential projects. This makes it practically infeasible to use high water use plants
in non - residential projects.
3. Irrigation Design Requirements.
a. The threshold for requiring the use of dedicated water meters for nonresidential
projects is 1,000 square feet of landscaped area (previously 5,000 square feet). The
threshold for residential projects will remain at 5,000 square feet.
b. Irrigation systems are required to have pressure regulators and master shut -off
valves.
c. All irrigation emission devices must meet the national standard stated in the Model
Ordinance to ensure that only high efficiency sprinklers are installed.
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d. Flow sensors that detect and report high flow conditions due to broken pipes and/or
popped sprinkler heads are required for landscape areas greater than 5,000 square
feet.
e. The minimum width of areas that can be overhead irrigated has changed from 8 feet
to 10 feet; areas less than 10 feet wide must be irrigated with subsurface drip or
other technology that produces no over spray or runoff.
4. Incentives for Graywater usage. Landscapes under 2,500 square feet that are irrigated
entirely with graywater or captured rainwater are subject only to the irrigation system
requirements of Appendix D of the revised Model Ordinance (Prescriptive Compliance
Option). Appendix D includes a set of basic limited requirements that projects using
reclaimed water can follow, instead of the full range of requirements in the revised Model
Ordinance.
5. Reporting Requirements. In addition to the existing compliance verification provisions,
local agencies are required to submit yearly reports to the State, including, without
limitation, the number and types of projects reviewed, the total landscaping area affected,
the procedure for review of projects, and the verification and enforcement methods.
C. Proposed Drought Tolerant Landscaping Regulations. In addition to the proposed new
ESMC Chapter 15 -15A, the proposed draft Ordinance will amend several sections of
ESMC Title 15. The amendments to Title 15 will include, without limitation, the following
revised and/or additional provisions:
1. New /revised definitions for "artificial turf or synthetic grass," "softscape," "hardscape,"
and "xeriscaping" in ESMC § 15 -1 -6 (Definitions). The new softscape definition will
incorporate artificial plants, synthetic grass, and artificial turf, in addition to living plant
material. The new hardscape definition will incorporate examples of acceptable hardscape
material to help clarify the distinction between softscape and hardscape. The new
xeriscaping definition describes an alternative landscaping method that does not use water
for irrigation purposes.
2. ESMC § 15 -2 -14 (Landscaping), which contains the City's minimum landscaping
requirements for all non - residential zoning districts (includes property perimeter, building
perimeter, and vehicle use areas (VUA's) requirements, and minimum plant material sizes)
will be amended to refer to the proposed new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A (Water Conservation
in Landscaping).
3. The landscaping provisions in the City's residential zones will be standardized to provide
consistency in residential landscaping requirements.
4. The landscaping provisions in all Zoning districts will be updated to refer to compliance
with the proposed new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A (Water Conservation in Landscaping) in
addition to the existing reference to comply with the requirements in ESMC § 15 -2 -14.
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5. Provide limitations on the amount of area covered by artificial turf or synthetic grass for
residential properties and to prohibit its use for non - residential properties; provide an
Adjustment process per ESMC Chapter 15 -24 to allow the Planning and Building Safety
Director to grant approval to increase the amount of area covered by artificial turf or
synthetic grass for residential properties and to allow the use of artificial turf or synthetic
grass for non - residential properties subject to review and approval. The criteria for
approval would ensure that the type and quality of material used is not harmful to the
environment (such as containing lead based or other hazardous materials) and includes a
pervious surface to address percolation, drainage, runoff, and stormwater detention
requirements, and is incorporated into a comprehensive landscaping design and site
planning. These requirements would be consistent with the reasonable restrictions
provisions pursuant to Assembly Bill 1164.
6. Miscellaneous amendments to ensure consistency among all affected ESMC Sections and
minor language clarifications.
D. General Plan Consistency. The proposed amendments to ESMC are consistent with the
General Plan Goals, Policies, and Objectives as specified in draft Resolution No. 2785
(Exhibit 1).
III. Environmental Review
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15307 as a
Class 7 exemption (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources), because
the Ordinance consists of an action taken by the City to assure maintenance, restoration,
enhancement, or protection of water resources in the City, and § 15308 as a Class 8 exemption
(Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment) because the Ordinance
consists of regulations and procedures which aim to protect the environment.
IV. Recommendation
Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the facts as contained within this
report and adopt Resolution No. 2785 recommending that City Council approve Environmental
Assessment No. EA -1132 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 15 -01 regarding a draft Water
Conservation in Landscaping Ordinance.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2786
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE DELETING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE (ESMC) CHAPTER
10 -2 REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING; ADDING A
NEW ESMC CHAPTER 15 -16A REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION IN
LANDSCAPING; AMENDING ESMC § 15 -1 -6 TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS FOR
TYPES OF LANDSCAPING AND ARTIFICIAL TURF; AMENDING ESMC § 15-
2-14 REGARDING LANDSCAPING AND THE MAXIMUM AREA OF ARTIFICIAL
TURF ALLOWED; AMENDING ESMC § 15 -24 -1 REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS
FOR THE MAXIMUM AREA OF ARTIFICIAL TURF ALLOWED; AND
AMENDING LANDSCAPING SECTIONS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS.
(EA NO. 1132 and ZTA NO. 15 -01)
The Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. On April 1, 2015, California Governor Brown issued Executive Order No. 6-
29-15 imposing restrictions on the use of water due to severe drought
conditions throughout the State;
B. On July 15, 2015, pursuant to Governor Brown's Executive Order, the
California Water Commission approved a revised Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (Model Ordinance);
C. On October 9, 2015, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill No. AB
1164, regarding water conservation and drought tolerant landscaping;
D. On October 5, 2015, City staff initiated an application for Environmental
Assessment No. EA -1132 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 15 -01 to the
El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") to amend the City's Water
Conservation in Landscaping regulations;
E. The application was reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety
Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity
with the ESMC;
F. The City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., "CEQA ") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California
Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the
City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805,
adopted March 16, 1993);
G. The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled the public hearing regarding the application before the Planning
Commission for November 12, 2015;
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H. On November 12, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed
amendment, including, without limitation, information provided to the
Planning Commission by City staff and public testimony; and
I. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the evidence
presented to the Commission at its November 12, 2015, hearing including,
without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and Building
Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings And Conclusions. The Commission finds that
implementing the proposed ordinance would result in the following:
A. Delete ESMC Chapter 10 -2 regarding Water Conservation in Landscaping;
B. Amend ESMC §15 -1 -6 (Definitions) to add new definitions for "Artificial
Turf," "Softscape," "Hardscape," "Xeriscaping" and "Synthetic Grass;"
C. Amend ESMC §15 -2 -14 (General Provisions: Landscaping) to refer to a
new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A and establish requirements relating to artificial
turf and synthetic grass;
D. Amend various zoning districts to standardize the landscaping requirements
and to refer to the new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A;
E. Add a new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A regarding Water Conservation in
Landscaping;
F. Amend ESMC §15 -24 -1 (Adjustments) regarding the maximum area of
artificial turf or synthetic grass allowed; and
G. Ensure that the City of El Segundo complies with Governor Brown's
Executive Order No. B- 29 -15, the State's revised Model Ordinance, and
Assembly Bill No. 1164.
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment.'Because of the facts set forth in Section 2, the
proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15307
as a Class 7 exemption (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural
Resources), because the Ordinance consists of an action taken by the City to assure
maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of water resources in the City, and
§ 15308 as a Class 8 exemption (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the
Environment) because the Ordinance consists of regulations and procedures which aim
to protect the environment.
SECTION 4: General Plan Findings. As required under Government Code § 65860, the
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ESMC amendments proposed by the Ordinance are consistent with the El Segundo
General Plan as follows:
A. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Conservation Element
Goals, Objectives and Policies. Specifically, it is consistent with Policy CN2 -
4 to implement water conservation measures as necessary to ensure
sufficient water supplies for human consumption, sanitation, and fire
protection.
B. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy CN2 -7 to require new
construction and development to incorporate the principles and practices of
sound landscape design and management, particularly those conserving
water and energy.
C. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy CN2 -11 to encourage,
whenever appropriate and feasible, development techniques which
minimize surface run -off and allow replenishment of soil moisture. Such
techniques may include, but not be limited to, the on -site use and retention
of storm water, the use of impervious paving material (such as walk -on-
bark, pea gravel, and cobble mulches), the preservation of vegetative
covers, and efficiently designed and managed irrigation systems.
D. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy CN2 -12 to examine and
utilize where appropriate and feasible the use of alternative water supplies.
Clearly define the techniques and applications for the use of grey water and
reclaimed water for the citizens of El Segundo.
E. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy CN5 -10 to develop
standards, procedures, and guidelines for sound landscape design and
management. Incorporate these standards, procedures, and guidelines,
including conservations concepts, into the City's review and approval
process for residential and non - residential projects.
F. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy LU3 -2.1 which promotes
construction of high quality Multi - Family Residential developments with
ample open space, leisure and recreational facilities.
G. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy LU4 -1.1 to require
landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent upkeep on all new
commercial developments.
H. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy LU4 -3.6 which requires
landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent upkeep in all new office and
mixed -use developments.
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The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy LU5 -2.1 which requires
new industrial developments to provide landscaping in parking areas and
around the buildings. This landscaping is to be permanently maintained.
The proposed Ordinance is consistent with Policy LU5 -3.1 to revitalize and
upgrade industrial areas which contain aesthetic or functional deficiencies
in such areas as landscaping, off - street parking, or loading areas.
SECTION 5: Zone Text Amendment Findings. In accordance with ESMC § 15 -26-4 and
based on the findings set forth in Section 2, the proposed Zone Text Amendment is
consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan as follows:
A. It is consistent with the purpose of the ESMC, which is to serve the public
health, safety, and general welfare and to provide the economic and social
advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land and water
resources.
B. It is necessary to facilitate the development process and ensure the orderly
development of landscaped areas for residential and non - residential
projects.
SECTION 6: Recommendations. The Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt the ordinance set forth in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated into
this resolution by reference.
SECTION 7: Reliance On Record. Each and every one of the findings and determination
in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and
written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and
determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the Planning
Commission in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial
evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 8: Limitations. The Planning Commission's analysis and evaluation of the
project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in
evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the
project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the Planning
Commission's lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been
made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the
city's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues.
The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the
limitations inherent in that framework.
SECTION 9: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
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SECTION 10: The Commission secretary is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to
any person requesting a copy.
SECTION 11: This Resolution may be appealed within ten (10) calendar days after its
adoption. All appeals must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk within this time
period. Failure to file a timely written appeal will constitute a waiver of any right of appeal.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of November 2015.
ATTEST:
Sam Lee, Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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Ryan Baldino, Chairperson
City of El Segundo Planning Commission
David King, Assistant City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DELETING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
(ESMC) CHAPTER 10 -2 REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION
IN LANDSCAPING; ADDING A NEW ESMC CHAPTER 15 -15A
REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING:
AMENDING ESMC § 15 -1 -6 TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS FOR
TYPES OF LANDSCAPING AND ARTIFICIAL TURF; AMENDING
ESMC § 15 -2 -14 REGARDING LANDSCAPING AND ARTIFICIAL
TURF REQUIREMENTS; AND AMENDING LANDSCAPING
SECTIONS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On April 1, 2015, California Governor Brown issued Executive Order No. B-
29-15 imposing restrictions on the use of water due to severe drought
conditions throughout the State;
B. On July 15, 2015, pursuant to Governor Brown's Executive Order, the
California Water Commission approved a revised Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (Model Ordinance);
C. On October 9, 2015, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill No. AB
1164, regarding water conservation and drought tolerant landscaping;
D. On October 5, 2015, City staff initiated an application for Environmental
Assessment No. EA -1132 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 15 -01 to the
El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") to amend the City's Water
Conservation in Landscaping regulations;
E. The application was reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety
Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity
with the ESMC;
F. The City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., "CEQA ") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California
Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the
City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805,
adopted March 16, 1993);
G. The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled the public hearing regarding the application before the Planning
Commission for November 12, 2015;
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H. On November 12, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed
amendment, including, without limitation, information provided to the
Planning Commission by City staff and public testimony;
On November 12, 2015, the Planning Commission directed staff to revise
the draft ordinance to allow the use of "Artificial Turf' or "Synthetic Grass"
in all residential zoning districts for landscaping projects with no maximum
area limitations, without the requirement of an Adjustment application
approval, and to provide first time violators of the new proposed provisions
a written warning before issuing a citation. After considering the public
testimony, documentary evidence, and incorporating the recommendations
made by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2785 recommending the City Council approve
Environmental Assessment No. EA -1132 and Zone Text Amendment No.
ZTA 15 -01;
J. On December 1, 2015, the City Council held a public hearing and
considered the information provided by City staff and public testimony
regarding this Ordinance; and
K. This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire
administrative record including, without limitation, testimony and evidence
presented to the City Council at its December 1, 2015 hearing and the staff
report submitted by the Planning and Building Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. Adopting this Ordinance is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15307 as a Class 7 exemption (Actions
by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources), because the Ordinance
consists of an action taken by the City to assure maintenance, restoration, enhancement,
or protection of water resources in the City, and § 15308 as a Class 8 exemption (Actions
by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment) because the Ordinance
consists of regulations and procedures which aim to protect the environment.
SECTION 3: Findings. The City Council incorporates by reference all of the findings and
conclusions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2785 as fully set forth
including, without limitation, the Environmental Assessment set forth in Section 3 of
Resolution No. 2785.
SECTION 4: Chapter 10 -2 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), entitled "Water
Conservation in Landscaping," is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 5: ESMC §15 -1 -6 (Definitions) is amended to add definitions of "Artificial Turf,"
"Hardscape," "Softscape," "Synthetic Grass," and "Xeriscape" as follows:
ARTIFICIAL TURF (also referred to as SYNTHETIC GRASS): A surface of svnthetic
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HARDSCAPE: Any durable material (pervious and nonpervious ) that is comprised of solid
man -made and natural materials used in the built environment such as: stone, tile, wood,
crushed rock, gravel, granite, brick, metal, glass, bitumen, concrete, and masonry.
Hardsca a projects -may include aved areas walkwa s atios statue W, walls pools,
fountains. fireplaces. fire nits. stone benches. and architectural landscape features."
SOFTSCAPE: Softscape includes to trees, shrubs, flowers, live horticulture plants, vines,
groundcovers, grasses, shrubs, trees, and may include high quality artificial plants and
durable synthetic grass or artificial turf which are not made with heavy metals or lead with
completely pervious backing."
SYNTHETIC GRASS (also referred to as ARTIFICIAL TURF): A surface of synthetic
fibers made to look like natural grass."
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XERISCAPING: (often incorrectly spelled zero - soaping or xeroscaping) is landscaping
and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation..
It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies
of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as access to water becomes
more limited. Xeriscaping may be an alternative to various types of traditional gardening.
SECTION 6: Subsection A of ESMC §15 -2 -14 (Landscaping) is amended to read as
follows:
"15 -2 -14: LANDSCAPING:
A. Requirement; Purpose: The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape
areas and permanent water- efficient irrigation faoilities systems are provided for all new
non - residential development. The area extending between a building(s) and property
lines must contain both seft Softscape {mss} and #afd Hardscape (FGGk, brisk,
sensr-ete) landscape materials, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking and
loading. All Softscape area provided for each project site in non - residential zoning districts
must be natural plant material, preferably native to the area and not include artificial turf
or synthetic grass except as otherwise provided in this Title. -Lots in residential zoning
districts are allowed to contain artificial turf or synthetic grass provided that the Director
of Planning and Building Safety will review the use of artificial turf or synthetic grass to
require that the type and quality of material used is not harmful to the environment (such
as containing lead based or other hazardous materials); to require a pervious surface to
address percolation, drainage, runoff, and stormwater detention requirements; and to
require that the artificial turf or synthetic grass is incorporated into a comprehensive
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landscaping design and site planning. All flew non - residential landscape rp oiects areas
must comply with title 10, nhapter 2 title 15, chapter 15A of this code relating to water
conservation in landscaping.
SECTION 7: ESMC §15 -4A -7 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -4A -7: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping and irrigation must be provided within the front and street side setback
areas. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street must incorporate a combination
of so#tSoftscape WTu" tiflgs7 and ha dHardscape in the landscape
except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking.
A. A minimum of twenty five percent (25 %) of the front yard setback area must be
maintained with permanent landscaping that contains a combination of lawn, trees,
vines, bushes and ground covers, and does not include laafdHardscape lands-ape
materials for lots less than fifty feet (50') in width.
B. A minimum of thirty five percent (35 %) of the front yard setback area must be
maintained with permanent landscaping that contains a combination of lawn, trees,
vines, bushes and ground covers, and does not include tiad Hnrdscape Tafldssape
materials for lots that are fifty feet (50') or greater in width."
SECTION 8: ESMC §15 -4B -7 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -4B -7: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping and irrigation sha# must be provided within the front yard and street side
setback areas. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street shad must incorporate
a combination of softSoftscape (plantings) and hardHardscape in
the landscape mateFia;s, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking."
SECTION 9: Subsections A and B of ESMC § 15 -4C -6 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -4C -6: LANDSCAPING:
A. Landscaping and irrigation shal4must be provided within the front yard and street side
setback areas.
B. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street sha4must incorporate a combination
of se#tSoftscape {Tafltiflgs} and harHardscape in the landscape
fl�atetials, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking. At least fifty percent
(50 %) of the required common open space sha4 must include softSoftscape landscaping.
In addition, those portions of the property which abut a different zoning classification shat4
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must be landscaped with trees and shrubs to provide an effective buffer from adjoining
property.
SECTION 10: ESMC §15 -5A -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5A -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping shallmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chanter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 11: ESMC §15 -513-8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -513-8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping s#a#must be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 12: ESMC §15 -5C -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5C -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping s4allmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 13: ESMC §15 -5D -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5D -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping s#allmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 14: ESMC §15 -5E -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5E -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping s#atlmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 15: ESMC §15 -5F -9 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5F -9: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping &hatlmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
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SECTION 16: ESMC §15 -5G -7 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5G -7: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping must be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A of this
title."
SECTION 17: ESMC §15 -6A -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -6A -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping shall must be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 18: ESMC §15 -6B -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -6B -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping shaflmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 19: ESMC §15 -6C -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -6C -8: LANDSCAPING:
In the SIB Zone, landscaping requirements Beare as follows:
A. A minimum of three percent (3 %) of the total site & allmust be devoted to landscaping;
B. Landscaping shatlmust consist of trees, shrubs, vines, bushes, flowers, ground
coverings or any combination thereof.
C. Landscaping s#allmust not consist solely of artificial plants, turf, crushed rock, redwood
bark or decorative pavement.
D. Within the first three feet (3') of the front yard setback, a raised planter (2 feet minimum
above sidewalk) shall be provided for the entire frontage, excluding entrances to the
building or parking. The raised planter shall be provided with permanent watering
facilities. Suggested plant materials may include Italian cypress, Chinese juniper,
creeping fig and geraniums for color. Items such as turf, artificial plants, AstreT- u4artificial
turf or synthetic grass and full size trees are not suitable for this location.
E. All landscaped areas shallmust be provided with permanent watering facilities."
SECTION 20: ESMC §15 -6D -8 is amended to read as follows:
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"15 -6D -8: LANDSCAPING:
In the MM Zone, landscaping requirements sha44are as follows:
A. A minimum of seven percent (7 %) of the total site's square footage s4aa44must be
devoted to landscaping.
B. Landscaping is not required in side yard setbacks unless the side yard abuts a
dedicated street or abuts a different zone.
C. Landscaping s#al4must consist of trees, shrubs, vines, bushes, flowers, ground
coverings or any combination thereof.
D. Landscaping sha4 must not consist solely of artificial plants, artificial turf, crushed rock,
redwood bark or decorative pavement.
E. In the front yard setback, an at -grade or raised planter landscaping shall be employed.
A permanent evergreen ground cover (turf, ivy) and trees are the basic material
recommended. One fifteen (15) gallon tree shall be provided for every twenty five feet
(25') of lot frontage on a dedicated street.
F. All landscaped areas s4aaf4must be provided with permanent water+agirrigation
facilities."
SECTION 21: ESMC §15 -7A -5 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -7A -5: LANDSCAPING:
A. Five percent (5 %) of the total at -grade vehicular use area shat4must be landscaped;
and
B. All landscaped areas s4at4must be provided with permanent wateri-ngwater- efficient
irrigation fa^ systems."
SECTION 22: ESMC §15 -713-8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -713-8: LANDSCAPING:
A. In the fifteen foot (15') front yard setback, a raised planter, utilizing common brick as
accent or veneer application, sha4must be provided for a minimum of fifty percent (50 %)
of the total front yard setback area. Items such as turf, artificial plants,
tu4- sr= sZnthetic grass, crushed white rock and pavement are not suitable for this location.
B. Landscaping &ha44must consist of a combination of Softscape materials. trees, shru
V ReS— }� ec�hc9c fl�.tarcr_c evergreen ground Goye�rc nr any nnmhin.a #inn Thereof.
, cr�l'TC- .�,-rrvtT�...�y,w.we� .Jovu,�..� v�..,.v�v v� aw �r vvi+�r+��uw�.i�a r�iv�v..v
C. Landscaping sha44must not consist solely of artificial plants, artificial turf or synthetic
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grass, turf, crushed rock, redwood bark or decorative pavement.
D. Five percent (5 %) of the total at -grade vehicular use area s4a4must be landscaped.
E. All landscaped areas shalimust be provided with permanent wa" ater- efficient
irrigation fasit+tiess sy tems."
SECTION 23: ESMC §15 -7C -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -7C -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping in the PFepesed MMO district will be provided as required in the underlying
zone(s)."
SECTION 24: ESMC §15 -8 -6 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -8 -6: LANDSCAPING:
Five percent (5 %) of the at -grade total vehicular use area &ha#must be landscaped.
Landscaping s#afl must conform to Title 10, chapter 2 Title 15, Cha ter 1 of this Code.
SECTION 25: ESMC §15 -9 -6 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -9 -6: LANDSCAPING:
Five percent (5 %) of the at -grade total vehicular use area &hallmust be landscaped.
Landscaping shaiimust conform to Title 10, Chapter 2 Title 15, Chapter 15A of this Code."
SECTION 26: A new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A is added to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15A
WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING
15- 15A -1: PURPOSE:
15- 15A -2: DEFINITIONS:
15- 15A -3: APPLICATION OF POLICIES:
15- 15A -4: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
15- 15A -5: LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS:
15- 15A -6: WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET:
15- 15A -7: SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT:
15- 15A -8: GRADING DESIGN PLAN REQUIREMENTS:
15- 15A -9: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND RAINWATER RETENTION:
15- 15A -10: WATER FEATURES:
15- 15A -11: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:
15- 15A -12: MODEL HOME LANDSCAPING:
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15- 15A -13: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE OPTION
15- 15A -14: VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE:
15- 15A -15: PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING LANDSCAPES:
15- 15A -16: PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND ENFORCEMENT:
15- 15A -1: PURPOSE:
This chapter is adopted in accordance with Government Code section 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.
15- 15A -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.
APPLIED WATER: The portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the
landscape.
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION CONTROLLER: A timing device used to remotely control
valves that operate an irrigation system. Automatic irrigation controllers are able to self -
adjust and schedule irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather- based) or
soil moisture data.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: 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: 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: A person certified to design irrigation systems by
an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization or other program
such as the U.S. environmental protection agency's WaterSense irrigation designer
certification program and Irrigation Association's certified irrigation designer program.
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CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDITOR: A person certified to perform
landscape irrigation audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade
organization or other program such as the US Environmental Protection Agency's
WaterSense irrigation auditor certification program and Irrigation Association's Certified
Landscape Irrigation Auditor program.
CHECK VALVE OR ANTIDRAIN VALVE: 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: A region characterized by long -term weather patterns. The climate is
measured by assessing weather patterns, variation in temperature, air pressure, wind,
humidity, precipitation, sunshine, atmospheric particle count and other meteorological
variables in a given region. The climate of a region is affected by its latitude, terrain, and
altitude, as well as nearby water bodies and their currents. Evapotranspiration along with
temperature and precipitation are used for classifying which animals and plants species
would thrive in a specific climate zone. As such, the garden collection of plant species
described in Sunset Western Climate Zone No. 24 with (Marine influence along the
Southern California Coast) would perform best in the City of El Segundo.
COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENTS: Community apartment projects, condominium
projects, planned developments, and stock cooperatives per Civil Code Section 1351.
COMPOST: The safe and stable product of controlled biologic decomposition of organic
materials that is beneficial to plant growth.
CONVERSION FACTOR (.62): The number that converts acre - inches per acre per year
to gallons per square foot per year.
DESIGNER: A person qualified to practice landscape architecture and /or irrigation
design.
DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY: The measure of the uniformity of irrigation water over a
defined area.
DRIP IRRIGATION: Any nonspray 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: A project where the site is intentionally
altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
EFFECTIVE PRECIPITATION or USABLE RAINWATER (Eppt): The portion of total
precipitation which becomes available for plant growth.
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EMITTER: A drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the system to
the soil.
ESTABLISHED LANDSCAPE: The point at which plants in the landscape have developed
significant root growth into the soil. Typically, most plants are established after one or two
years of growth.
ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD OF THE PLANTS: The first year after installing the plant in
the landscape or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment.
Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth. Native habitat
mitigation areas and trees may need three to five years for establishment.
ESTIMATED TOTAL WATER USE (ETWU): The total water used for the landscape. The
ETWU is calculated based on the plants used and irrigation method selected for the
landscape design. The ETWU must be below the MAWA.
"ET" ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (ETAF): A factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45
for non- residential areas, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for
plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two major influences upon the amount of water
that needs to be applied to the landscape. The ETAF for new and existing (non -
rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas must not exceed 1.0. The ETAF for existing non -
rehabilitated landscapes is 0.8.
EVAPOTRANSPIRATION RATE: The quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil
and other surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time.
FLOW RATE: 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.
FLOW SENSOR: An inline device installed at the supply point of the irrigation system that
produces a repeatable signal proportional to flow rate. Flow sensors must be connected
to an automatic irrigation controller, or flow monitor capable of receiving flow signals and
operating master valves. This combination flow sensor /controller may also function as a
landscape water meter or submeter.
FRIABLE: A soil condition that is easily crumbled or loosely compacted down to a
minimum depth per planting material requirements, whereby the root structure of newly
planted material will be allowed to spread unimpeded.
FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN GUIDELINE: Guidelines from a local fire authority to assist
residents and businesses that are developing land or building structures in a fire hazard
severity zone.
GRAYWATER: Untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet
discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes,
and does not present a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing,
manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater" includes, but is not limited to,
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wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines,
and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.
Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12.
GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO LAND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
FOR LANDSCAPING AND THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE: Regulations separately adopted by city council resolution, and
incorporated by reference into this chapter, providing specific regulations for water
conservation.
HARDSCAPE: Any durable material (pervious and nonpervious) that is comprised of solid
man -made and natural materials used in the built environment such as: stone, tile, wood,
crushed rock, gravel, granite, brick, metal, glass, bitumen, concrete, and masonry.
Hardscape projects may include paved areas, walkways, patios, statuary, walls, pools,
fountains, fireplaces, fire pits, stone benches, and architectural landscape features.
HYDROSEEDING (otherwise referred to as hydraulic mulch seeding, hydro - mulching,
hydraseeding): is a planting process that uses a slurry of seed and mulch. It is often used
as an erosion control technique on construction sites, as an alternative to the traditional
process of broadcasting or sowing dry seed.
HYDROZONE: A portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs
and rooting depth. A hydrozone may be irrigated or nonirrigated.
INFILTRATION RATE: 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: 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.
Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California invasive plant inventory and USDA
invasive and noxious weeds database.
IRRIGATION AUDIT: 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. The audit must be conducted in a manner consistent
with the Irrigation Association's Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certification program or
other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Watersense" labeled auditing program.
IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY (or "IE "): The measurement of the amount of water
beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived
from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management
practices. The irrigation efficiency for purposes of this ordinance are 0.75 for overhead
spray devices and 0.81 for drip systems.
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IRRIGATION SURVEY: An evaluation of an irrigation system that is less detailed than an
irrigation audit. An irrigation survey includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system test,
and written recommendations to improve performance of the irrigation system.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM: A complete connection of system components, including the
water distribution network and the necessary irrigation equipment downstream from the
backflow prevention device.
IRRIGATION WATER USE ANALYSIS: A review of water use data based on meter
readings and billing data.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: A person who holds a license to practice landscape
architecture in the state of California Business and Professions Code, Section 5615.
LANDSCAPE AREA: 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 non -
pervious Hardscapes, and other non - irrigated areas designated for non - development
(e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: A person licensed by the state of California to construct,
maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems.
LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE: 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. (See §
15- 15A -5).
LANDSCAPE PROJECT: The total new or altered landscape area in a project, as defined
in "landscape area" for the purposes of this chapter, meeting requirements of water
conservation in landscaping.
LANDSCAPE WATER METER: An inline device installed at the irrigation supply point that
measures the flow of water into the irrigation system and is connected to a totalizer to
record water use.
LATERAL LINE: The water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or
sprinklers from the valve.
LOCAL AGENCY: A city or county, including a charter city or charter county, that is
responsible for adopting and implementing the ordinance. The local agency is also
responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance, including but not limited to, approval of
a permit and plan check or design review of a project.
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LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR: Any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or
private water company that provides retail water service.
LOW VOLUME IRRIGATION: 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.
MAIN LINE: The pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water source to the
valve or outlet.
MASTER SHUT -OFF VALVE: An automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply point
which controls water flow into the irrigation system which when closed, water will not be
supplied to the irrigation system.
MAXIMUM APPLIED WATER ALLOWANCE (MAWA): The upper limit of annual applied
water for the established landscaped area. It is based upon the area's reference
evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscape area. The
Estimated Total Water Use must not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
Special Landscape Areas, including recreation areas, areas permanently and solely
dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated
with recycled water are subject to the MAWA with an ETAF not to exceed 1.0. MAWA =
(ETo) (0.62) [(ETAF x LA) + ((1 -ETAF) x SLA)].
MEDIAN: is an area between opposing lanes of traffic that may be unplanted or planted
with trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses.
MICROCLIMATE: The climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate
of the overall landscape area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure, plant density,
or proximity to reflective surfaces.
MINED -LAND RECLAMATION PROJECTS: Any surface mining operation with a
reclamation plan, approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act
of 1975.
MODEL HOME: A facility used exclusively for the promotion and sale of homes similar to
the model.
MULCH: Any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost, or inorganic mineral
materials such as rocks, gravel, or 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: A new building with a landscape or other new landscape such
as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.
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NON - RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE: Landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial
and public settings that may have areas designated for recreation or public assembly. It
also includes portions of common areas of common interest developments with
designated recreational areas.
OPERATING PRESSURE: The pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are
designed by the manufacturer to operate.
OVERHEAD SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS: Systems that deliver water through
the air (e.g., spray heads and rotors).
OVERSPRAY: The irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area.
PERMIT: An authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or
rehabilitated landscape.
PERVIOUS: Any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material
and into the underlying soil.
PLANT FACTOR or PLANT WATER USE FACTOR: is a factor, when multiplied by ETo,
estimates the amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this Chapter, the plant
factor range for very low water use plants is 0.0 to 0. 1, the plant factor range for low water
use plants is 0.1 to 0.3, the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6,
and the plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this
Chapter are derived from the publication "Water Use Classification of Landscape
Species ". Plant factors may also be obtained from horticultural researchers from
academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California
Department of Water Resources (DWR).
PLANTING PLAN: A planting plan must identify location, spacing, numbers, container
planting sizes of all plant materials including common and botanical names.
PROJECT APPLICANT: The individual or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation
Package to request a permit, plan check, or design review from the local agency. A project
applicant may be the property owner or his or her designee.
RAIN SENSOR OR RAIN SENSING SHUTOFF DEVICE: A component which
automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains.
RECORD DRAWING or AS- BUILTS: A set of reproducible drawings which show
significant changes in the work made during construction and which are usually based on
drawings marked up in the field and other data furnished by the contractor.
RECREATIONAL AREA: Areas, excluding private single family residential areas,
designated for active play, recreation or public assembly in parks, sports fields, picnic
grounds, amphitheaters or golf course tees, fairways, roughs, surrounds and greens.
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RECYCLED WATER, RECLAIMED WATER, OR TREATED SEWAGE EFFLUENT
WATER: Treated or recycled wastewater of a quality suitable for nonpotable uses such
as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human
consumption.
REFERENCE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION: or "ETo ": A standard measurement of
environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is expressed in
inches per day, month, or year and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large
field of four- to seven -inch tall, cool- season grass that is well watered. Reference
evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied Water
Allowance so that regional differences in climate can be accommodated.
REGIONAL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE: A local Ordinance adopted
by two or more local agencies, water suppliers and other stakeholders for implementing
a consistent set of landscape provisions throughout a geographical region.
REHABILITATED LANDSCAPE: Any re- landscaping project that requires a permit, plan
check, or design review, meets the requirements of ESMC § 15- 15A -3, and the modified
landscape area is equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet.
RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE: Landscapes surrounding single or multi - family homes.
RUNOFF: 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.
SOFTSCAPE: Softscape includes to trees, shrubs, flowers, live horticulture plants, vines,
groundcovers, grasses, shrubs, trees, and may include high quality artificial plants and
durable synthetic grass or artificial turf which are not made with heavy metals or lead with
completely pervious backing.
SOIL MOISTURE SENSING DEVICE or SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR: A device that
measures the amount of water in the soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an
irrigation event.
SOIL TEXTURE: The classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay.
SPECIAL LANDSCAPE AREA (SLA): An area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible
plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recycled water, or water features using
recycled water.
SPRINKLER HEAD: A device which delivers water through a nozzle.
STATIC WATER PRESSURE: The pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when
water is not flowing.
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STATION: An area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously.
STORMWATER RETENTION /DETENTION FEATURE: A device or system of
improvements that captures, retains and subsequently releases stormwater runoff from
the site at a lesser volume and /or slower rate than it is collected, while holding the runoff
in temporary storage for the purposes of infiltration, bioretention, and /or storage with
beneficial use as landscape irrigation.
SWING JOINT: An irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak -free connection
between the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow movement in any direction and
to prevent equipment damage.
SUBMETER: A metering device to measure water applied to the landscape that is
installed after the primary utility water meter.
TURF: A ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass,
perennial rye grass, red fescue, and tall fescue are cool grasses. (Minimize cool season
turf.) Bermuda grass, Kikuyu grass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustine grass, Zoysia
grass, and Buffalo grass are warm season grasses.
VALVE: A device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
WATER CONSERVING PLANT SPECIES: A plant species identified as having a very
low or low plant factor.
WATER FEATURE: 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 onsite 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.
WATERING WINDOW: The time of day irrigation is allowed.
"WUCOLS ": The Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the
University of California Cooperative Extension and the Department of Water Resources
(2014).
XERISCAPING (often incorrectly referred to as "zero - scaping" or "xeroscaping "): is
landscaping and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water
from irrigation. It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or
reliable supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as access to
water becomes more limited. Xeriscaping may be an alternative to various types of
traditional gardening. The xeriscape landscaping design may include natural rocks in
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various sizes, shapes, colors and the use of California native species combined with
species from the Arizona desert, which are drought tolerant and require very little water
or rain to maintain.
15- 15A -3: APPLICATION OF POLICIES:
A. Applicability:
This chapter applies to all of the following landscape projects:
New development projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater
than 500 square feet requiring a building permit, plumbing permit, or design review.
2. Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or
greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building permit, plumbing permit, or design
review.
3. Projects with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may comply
with the performance requirements of this ordinance or conform to the prescriptive
measures contained in ESMC § 15- 15A -13.
4. Projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater captured on the site, with
an area less than 2,500 square feet which meets the lot or parcel's landscape water
requirement (Estimated Total Water Use) entirely with treated or untreated
graywater or through stored rainwater captured on the site. Projects using graywater
systems must conform to the California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5, Chapter
16).
5. Cemeteries. Recognizing the special landscape management needs of cemeteries,
new and rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to sections ESMC § 5- 15A -6, § 15 -15A-
5(I), and § 15- 15A- 14(D); and existing cemeteries are limited to the requirements
described in ESMC § 15- 15A -15.
6. Existing landscapes limited to the requirements described in ESMC § 15- 15A -15.
B. Nonapplicability: This chapter is not applicable to:
1. Registered local, state or federal historical sites.
2. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
3. Mined -land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
4. Existing plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the
public.
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5. Any project with a landscaped area less than five hundred (500) square feet, unless
the Director of Planning and Building Safety determines that substantial compliance
with the purpose of this chapter requires that a landscape plan be submitted or the
existing irrigation system must be modified.
15- 15A -4: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Project Applicant must submit the following:
A. A Landscape Documentation Package for review and approval to the Planning and
Building Safety Department.
B. The Landscape Documentation Package must include a "Certificate of Completion"
that has been prepared 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. Before the city issues a building permit, a Landscape Documentation Package must
be submitted and reviewed in accordance with this chapter. Applications for a
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 this chapter apply, on forms
furnished by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
D. No Landscape Documentation Package can be approved unless the Director of
Planning and Building Safety finds that the plan complements 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 appearance of
existing structures located upon lots within the immediate vicinity of the lot.
E. Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package, the project applicant must
submit a copy of the "Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet," provided by City staff to
the local water purveyor.
15- 15A -5: LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Landscape Documentation Package Elements: Each Landscape Package must
include the following six elements:
Project information:
a) date
b) project applicant
c) project address (if available, parcel and /or lot number(s))
d) total landscape area (square feet)
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e) project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner -
installed)
f) water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water
purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well
g) checklist of all documents in Landscape Documentation Package
h) project contacts to include contact information for the project applicant and
property owner
i) applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the
requirements of the water efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete
Landscape Documentation Package ".
2. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet describing water budget calculations for the:
a) Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)
b) Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU);
3. Soil management report;
4. Landscape design plan;
5. Irrigation design plan; and
6. Grading design plan.
B. Landscaping Design Plan Requirements: The landscaping plan must identify the
location, spacing, numbers, container sizes of all plant materials including common
and botanical names, for the project in a clear and legible fashion in accordance with
the policies established to implement the provisions of this chapter. The Landscape
Design Plan must:
1. delineate and label each hydrozone by number, letter, or other method;
2. identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water use.
Temporarily irrigated areas of the landscape must be included in the low water use
hydrozone for the water budget calculation;
3. identify recreational areas;
4. identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants;
5. identify areas irrigated with recycled water;
6. identify type of mulch and application depth;
7. identify soil amendments, type, and quantity;
8. identify type and surface area of water features;
9. identify hardscapes (pervious and non - pervious);
10. identify location, installation details, and 24 -hour retention or infiltration capacity of any
applicable stormwater best management practices that encourage on -site retention
and infiltration of stormwater. Project applicants must refer to the local agency or
regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater
technical requirements. Stormwater best management practices are encouraged in
the landscape design plan and examples are provided in ESMC §15- 15A -9.
11. identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies as discussed in
ESMC § 15 -15A -9 and their 24 -hour retention or infiltration capacity;
12. identify any applicable graywater discharge piping, system components and area(s)
of distribution;
13. contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and
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applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan "; and
14. bear the signature of a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor,
or any other person authorized to design a landscape. (See Sections 5500.1, 5615,
5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the Business
and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of
Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agriculture Code.)
C. Landscaping Design Plan Criteria: The landscape design plan must address the
following design criteria as part of the Landscape Documentation Package:
1. Plant material maybe selected for the landscape providing the Estimated Total Water
Use in the landscape area does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
Methods to achieve water efficiency must include one or more of the following:
a. protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation;
b. selection of water - conserving plant, tree and turf species, especially local native
plants;
c. selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease and pest resistance;
d. selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinances or tree shading
guidelines, and size at maturity as appropriate for the planting area; and
e. selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists.
f. selection of plants from local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
2. Plants having similar water use requirements should be grouped together in distinct
hydrozones, with the exception of hydrozones with plants of mixed water use, as
specified in ESMC § 15 -15A -5 (E)(28).
3. Plants must be selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the
climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site. Methods to achieve
water efficiency must include one or more of the following:
a. use 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;
b. 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, power lines); allow for adequate soil volume for healthy root growth and
c. consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and
winter solar gain.
d. where possible, landscaping should be installed in the fall, in order to establish plant
materials when they will benefit most from winter rains.
e. the use of invasive plant species, such as those listed by the California Invasive
Plant Council, is strongly discouraged.
4. Turf: Turf is not allowed on slopes greater than twenty five percent (25 %) where the
toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable Hardscape and where twenty five
percent (25 %) means one foot (1') of vertical elevation change for every four feet (4')
of horizontal length (rise divided by run x 100 = slope percent).
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5. High Water Use Plants: The planting of high water use plants is limited to nonturf
landscape area. The remaining landscape must be planted with low and moderate
water use plant materials. High water use plants, characterized by a plant factor of 0.7
to 1.0, are prohibited in street medians.
6. A landscape design plan for projects in fire -prone areas must address fire safety and
prevention. A defensible space or zone around a building or structure is required per
Public Resources Code Section 4291(a) and (b). Avoid fire -prone plant materials and
highly flammable mulches (refer to the local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines).
D. Soil Preparation, Mulch and Amendments:
1. Prior to the planting of any materials, compacted soils must be transformed to a friable
condition. On engineered slopes, only amended planting holes need meet this
requirement.
2. Soil amendments must be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil
report and what is appropriate for the plants selected (see ESMC § 15- 15A -7).
3. For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per
1,000 square feet of permeable area must be incorporated to a depth of six inches
into the soil. Soils with greater than 6% organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil are
exempt from adding compost and tilling.
4. A minimum three inch (Y) layer of mulch must be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of
planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding
applications where mulch is contraindicated. To provide habitat for beneficial insects
and other wildlife, up to 5 % of the landscape area may be left without mulch.
Designated insect habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such.
5. Stabilizing mulching products must be used on slopes that meet current engineering
standards.
6. The mulching portion of the seed /mulch slurry in hydro- seeded applications must meet
the mulching requirement.
7. Organic mulch materials made from recycled or post- consumer must take precedence
over inorganic materials or virgin forest products unless the recycled post- consumer
organic products are not locally available. Organic mulches are not required where
prohibited by local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines or other applicable local
ordinances.
E. Irrigation System Design Plan: 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.
For the efficient use of water, an irrigation system must meet all the requirements listed
in this section and the manufacturers' recommendations. The irrigation system and its
related components must be planned and designed to allow for proper installation,
management, and maintenance. An irrigation design plan meeting the following design
criteria must be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package.
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Irrigation System:
1. Landscape water meters, defined as either a dedicated water service meter or private
submeter, must be installed for all non - residential irrigated landscapes of 1,000 sq. ft.
but not more than 5,000 sq.ft. (the level at which Water Code 535 applies) and
residential irrigated landscapes of 5,000 sq. ft. or greater. A landscape water meter
may be either:
a) a customer service meter dedicated to landscape use provided by the local water
purveyor; or
b) a privately owned meter or submeter.
2. Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moisture
sensor data utilizing non - volatile memory must be required for irrigation scheduling in
all irrigation systems.
3. If the water pressure is below or exceeds the recommended pressure of the specified
irrigation devices, the installation of a pressure regulating device is required to ensure
that the dynamic pressure at each emission device is within the manufacturer's
recommended pressure range for optimal performance.
4. If the static pressure is above or below the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation
system, pressure - regulating devices such as inline pressure regulators, booster
pumps, or other devices must be installed to meet the required dynamic pressure of
the irrigation system.
5. Static water pressure, dynamic or operating pressure and flow reading of the water
supply must be measured at the point of connection. These pressure and flow
measurements must be conducted at the design stage. If the measurements are not
available at the design stage, the measurements must be conducted at installation.
6. Sensors (rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary, that suspend or alter
irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions must be required on all
irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions. Irrigation should be
avoided during windy or freezing weather or during rain.
7. Manual shut -off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) must be
required, as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply, to
minimize water loss in case of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine
repair.
8. Backflow prevention devices must be required to protect the water supply from
contamination by the irrigation system. A project applicant must refer to the applicable
local agency code (i.e., public health) for additional backflow prevention requirements.
9. Flow sensors that detect high flow conditions created by system damage or
malfunction are required for all on non - residential landscapes and residential
landscapes of 5,000 sq. ft. or larger.
10. Master shut -off valves are required on all projects except landscapes that make use
of technologies that allow for the individual control of sprinklers that are individually
pressurized in a system equipped with low pressure shut down features.
11.The irrigation system must be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage,
overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto non - targeted
areas, such as adjacent property, non - irrigated areas, Hardscapes, roadways, or
structures.
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12. Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil type and infiltration
rate, must be utilized when designing irrigation systems.
13. The design of the irrigation system must conform to the hydrozones of the Landscape
Design Plan.
14. The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, the
irrigation efficiency criteria as described in ESMC § 15 -15A -6 regarding the Maximum
Applied Water Allowance (MAWA).
15. All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, American Society of Agricultural and
Biological Engineers' /International Code Council's (ASABE /ICC) 802 -2014
"Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard, All sprinkler heads installed in
the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher
using the protocol defined in ASABE /ICC 802 -2014.
16. It is highly recommended that the project applicant or local agency inquire with the
local water purveyor about peak water operating demands (on the water supply
system) or water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system.
17. In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to maximize
water infiltration into the root zone.
18. Sprinkler heads and other emission devices must have matched precipitation rates,
unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's recommendations.
19. Head to head coverage is recommended, however, sprinkler spacing must be
designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity using the
manufacturer's recommendations.
20. Swing joints or other riser - protection components are required on all risers subject to
damage that are adjacent to Hardscapes or in high traffic areas of turf or grass.
21. Check valves or anti -drain valves are required on all sprinkler heads where low point
drainage could occur.
22. Areas less than ten (10) feet in width in any direction must be irrigated with subsurface
irrigation or other means that produces no runoff or overspray.
23. Overhead irrigation must not be permitted within (24) inches of any non - permeable
surface. Allowable irrigation within the setback from non - permeable surfaces may
include drip, drip line, or other low flow non -spray technology. The setback area may
be planted or unplanted. The surfacing of the setback may be mulch, gravel, or other
porous material. These restrictions may be modified if:
a) the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or the
adjacent non - permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely
to landscaping; or
b) the irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the
Landscape Documentation Package and clearly demonstrates strict adherence to
irrigation system design criteria in ESMC § 15- 15A- 5(E)(11). Prevention of
overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit.
24. Slopes greater than 25% must not be irrigated with an irrigation system with an
application rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. This restriction may be modified if the
landscape designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the
Landscape Documentation Package, and clearly demonstrates no runoff or erosion
will occur. Prevention of runoff and erosion must be confirmed during the irrigation
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audit.
Hydrozone Criteria:
25. Each valve must irrigate a hydrozone with similar site, slope, sun exposure, soil
conditions, and plant materials with similar water use.
26. Sprinkler heads and other emission devices must be selected based on what is
appropriate for the plant type within that hydrozone.
27. Where feasible, trees must be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcovers,
and turf to facilitate the appropriate irrigation of trees. The mature size and extent of
the root zone must be considered when designing irrigation for the tree.
28. Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use, or moderate and
high water use, may be allowed if:
a) plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water
uses and their plant factor; or
b) the plant factor of the higher water using plant is used for calculations.
29. Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants will not be permitted.
30. On the landscape design plan and irrigation design plan, hydrozone areas must be
designated by number, letter, or other designation. On the irrigation design plan,
designate the areas irrigated by each valve, and assign a number to each valve. Use
this valve number in the Hydrozone Information Table (see Water Efficient Worksheet
provided by staff. This table can also assist with the irrigation audit and programming
the controller.
The Irrigation Design Plan must contain:
31. location and size of separate water meters for landscape;
32. location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system, including controllers,
main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing devices, rain
switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators, and backflow prevention devices;
33. static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply;
34. flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour), and design operating
pressure (pressure per square inch) for each station;
35. recycled or reclaimed water irrigation systems must be utilized if such lines are readily
available adjacent to the site, as specified in ESMC § 15 -15A -5 (F);
36. the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied
them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan;" and
37. the signature of a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, licensed
landscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design an irrigation system.
(See Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6,
6701, 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the
California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agricultural Code.)
F. Recycled Water:
1. The installation of recycled water irrigation systems must allow for the current and
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future use of recycled water.
2. All recycled water irrigation systems must be designed and operated in accordance
with all applicable local and State laws.
3. Landscapes using recycled water are considered Special Landscape Areas. The ET
Adjustment Factor for new and existing (non - rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas
must not exceed 1.0.
G. Graywater Systems:
Graywater systems promote the efficient use of water and are encouraged to assist in
on -site landscape irrigation. All graywater systems must conform to the California
Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5, Chapter 16) and any applicable local ordinance
standards. Refer to ESMC § 15- 15A- 3(A)(4) for the applicability of this ordinance to
landscape areas less than 2,500 square feet with the Estimated Total Water Use is met
entirely by graywater.
H. Irrigation Scheduling:
For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules must be developed, managed,
and evaluated to utilize the minimum amount of water required to maintain plant
health. Irrigation schedules must meet the following criteria:
1. Irrigation scheduling must be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers.
2. Overhead irrigation must be scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless
weather conditions prevent it. If allowable hours of irrigation differ from the local water
purveyor, the stricter of the two must apply. Operation of the irrigation system outside
the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
3. For implementation of the irrigation schedule, particular attention must be paid to
irrigation run times, emission device, flow rate, and current reference
evapotranspiration, so that applied water meets the Estimated Total Water Use. Total
annual applied water must be less than or equal to Maximum Applied Water Allowance
(MAWA). Actual irrigation schedules must be regulated by automatic irrigation
controllers using current reference evapotranspiration data (e.g., CIMIS) or soil
moisture sensor data.
4. Parameters used to set the automatic controller must be developed and submitted for
each of the following:
a) the plant establishment period;
b) the established landscape; and
c) temporarily irrigated areas.
5. Each irrigation schedule must consider for each station all of the following that apply:
a) irrigation interval (days between irrigation);
b) irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid runoff);
c) number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to avoid runoff;
d) amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis;
e) application rate setting;
f) root depth setting;
g) plant type setting;
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h) soil type;
i) slope factor setting;
j) shade factor setting; and
k) irrigation uniformity or efficiency setting.
I. Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule:
1. Landscapes must be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular maintenance
schedule must be submitted with the Certificate of Completion.
2. A regular maintenance schedule must include, but not be limited to, routine inspection;
auditing, adjustment and repair of the irrigation system and its components; aerating
and dethatching turf areas; topdressing with compost, replenishing mulch; fertilizing;
pruning; weeding in all landscape areas, and removing obstructions to emission
devices. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is
allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
3. Repair of all irrigation equipment must be done with the originally installed components
or their equivalents or with components with greater efficiency.
4. A project applicant is encouraged to implement established landscape industry
sustainable Best Practices all landscape maintenance activities.
J. Effective Precipitation.
A local agency may consider Effective Precipitation (25% of annual precipitation) in
tracking water use and may use the following equation to calculate Maximum Applied
Water Allowance: MAWA= (ETo - Eppt) (0.62) [(0.55 x LA) + (0.45 x SLA)] for
residential areas. MAWA= (ETo - Eppt) (0.62) [(0.45 x LA) + (0.55 x SLA)] for non-
residential areas.
15- 15A -6: WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET:
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 Section 5615.
A. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet: A project applicant must complete the
"Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet" supplied by staff, which contains
information on the plant factor, irrigation method, irrigation efficiency, and area
associated with each hydrozone. Calculations are then made to show that the
evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) for the landscape project does not
exceed a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for non - residential areas,
exclusive of Special Landscape Areas. The ETAF for a landscape project is based
on the plant factors and irrigation methods selected. The Maximum Applied Water
Allowance is calculated based on the maximum ETAF allowed (0.55 for residential
areas and 0.45 for non - residential areas) and expressed as annual gallons
required. The Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU) is calculated based on the
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plants used and irrigation method selected for the landscape design. ETWU must
be below the MAWA.
In calculating the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Total Water
Use, a project applicant must use the annual ETo value for El Segundo of 33.0. The
annual ETo is found in the CIMIS Reference Evapotranspiration Zones Map, from
Department of Water Resources, published in 1999.
B. Water Budget: Water budget calculations must adhere to the following
requirements:
1. The plant factor used must be from WUCOLS or from horticultural researchers with
academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California
Department of Water Resources (DWR). The plant factor ranges from 0 to 0.1 for
very low water using plants, 0.1 to 0.3 for low water use plants, from 0.4 to 0.6 for
moderate water use plants, and from 0.7 to 1.0 for high water use plants.
2. All water features must be included in the high water use hydrozone and
temporarily irrigated areas must be included in the low water use hydrozone.
3. All Special Landscape Areas must be identified and the water use for each area
must be calculated using the "Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet" supplied by
staff.
4. ETAF for new and existing (non - rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas must not
exceed 1.0.
15- 15A -7: SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT:.
Soil conditioning notes should be included on the plans. The soil analysis must include a
description of: soil texture, water holding capacity, infiltration rate determined by
laboratory test or soil infiltration rate table, 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. In
order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management report
must be completed by the project applicant, or his /her designee, as follows:
A. Submit soil samples to a laboratory for analysis and recommendations.
1. Soil sampling must be conducted in accordance with laboratory protocol, including
protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended plants.
2. The soil analysis must include:
a. soil texture;
b. infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate table;
c. pH;
d. total soluble salts;
e. sodium;
f. percent of organic matter; and
g. recommendations.
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B. In projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e. production home developments)
a soil sampling rate of 1 in 7 lots or approximately 15% will satisfy this requirement.
Large landscape projects must sample at a rate equivalent to 1 in 7 lots.
C. The project applicant, or his /her designee, must comply with one of the following:
1. If significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report must be submitted
to the local agency as part of the Landscape Documentation Package; or
2. If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report must be submitted to
the local agency as part of the Landscape Certificate of Completion.
D. The soil analysis report must be made available, in a timely manner, to the
professionals preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans to
make any necessary adjustments to the design plans.
E. The project applicant, or his /her designee, must submit documentation verifying
implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the local agency with
Certificate of Completion.
15- 15A -8: GRADING DESIGN PLAN REQUIREMENTS:
A grading design plan must be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation
Package for the project.
A. The project applicant must submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished
configurations and elevations of the landscape area including:
1. height of graded slopes;
2. drainage patterns;
3. pad elevations;
4. finish grade; and
5. stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.
B. To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project
applicants:
1. grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and
does not drain on to non - permeable hardscapes;
2. avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and
3. avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.
C. The grading design plan must contain the following statement: "I have complied with
the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly 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.
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15- 15A -9: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND RAINWATER RETENTION:
A. Stormwater management practices minimize runoff and increase infiltration which
recharges groundwater and improves water quality. Implementing stormwater best
management practices into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff
and to increase on -site rainwater retention and infiltration are encouraged.
B. Project applicants must refer to the local agency or Regional Water Quality Control
Board for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements.
C. All planted landscape areas are required to have friable soil to maximize water
retention and infiltration. (Refer to ESMC § 15- 15A- 5(D)).
D. It is strongly recommended that landscape areas be designed for capture and
infiltration capacity that is sufficient to prevent runoff from impervious surfaces (i.e.
roof and paved areas) from either: the one inch, 24 -hour rain event or (2) the 85th
percentile, 24 -hour rain event, and /or additional capacity as required by any applicable
local, regional, state or federal regulation.
E. It is recommended that stormwater projects incorporate any of the following elements
to improve on -site stormwater and dry weather runoff capture and use:
1. Grade impervious surfaces, such as driveways, during construction to drain to
vegetated areas.
2. Minimize the area of impervious surfaces such as paved areas, roof and concrete
d riveways.
3. Incorporate pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., gravel, permeable pavers or blocks,
pervious or porous concrete) that minimize runoff.
4. Direct runoff from paved surfaces and roof areas into planting beds or landscaped
areas to maximize site water capture and reuse.
5. Incorporate rain gardens, cisterns, and other rain harvesting or catchment
systems.
6. Incorporate infiltration beds, swales, basins and drywells to capture storm water
and dry weather runoff and increase percolation into the soil.
7. Consider constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, equalize excess flow,
and filter pollutants.
F. Landscape areas containing artificial turf or synthetic grass must be permeable and
must not contain lead or other toxic chemicals which can pollute ground water or the
storm drain system.
15- 15A -10: 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. The surface area of any water feature must be
included in the high water use hydrozone area of the water budget calculation.
A. Recirculating water systems must be used for water features.
B. Where available, recycled water must be used as a source for decorative water
features.
C. Surface area of a water feature must be included in the high water use hydrozone area
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of the water budget calculation.
D. Pool and spa covers are highly recommended.
15- 15A -11: 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.
15- 15A -12: 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 water efficient landscape species, hydrozones, irrigation equipment,
and other water conserving landscape design elements placed around the model.
Signage must include information about the site water use as designed per the local
ordinance; specify who designed and installed the water efficient landscape; and
demonstrate low water use approaches to landscaping such as using native plants,
graywater systems, and rainwater catchment systems.
B. Literature must be available to individuals touring the model home describing the
design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes.
15- 15A -13: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE OPTION:
The prescriptive requirements may be used as a compliance option to the Model Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Compliance with the following items is mandatory and
must be documented on a landscape plan in order to use the prescriptive compliance
option:
A. Submit a Landscape Documentation Package which includes the following
elements:
1. date
2. project applicant
3. project address (if available, parcel and /or lot number(s
4. total landscape area (square feet), including a breakdown of turf and plant material
5. project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner -
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installed)
6. water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water
purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well
7. contact information for the project applicant and property owner
8. applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the
requirements of the prescriptive compliance option to the MWELO ".
B. Incorporate compost: at a rate of at least four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet to a
depth of six inches into landscape area (unless contra - indicated by a soil test);
C. Plant material must comply with all of the following:
1. For residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional, little or
no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 75% of the plant area
excluding edibles and areas using recycled water;
2. For non - residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional,
little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 100% of the plant
area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water; and
3. A minimum three inch (3") layer of mulch must be applied on all exposed soil
surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers,
or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated.
D. Turf must comply with all of the following:
1. Turf must not exceed 25% of the landscape area in residential areas, and no turf
is permitted in non - residential areas to comply with the Prescriptive Compliance
Option;
2. Turf must not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of one (1) foot
vertical elevation change for every four (4) feet of horizontal length;
3. Turf is prohibited in parkways less than ten (10) feet wide, unless the parkway is
adjacent to a parking strip and used to enter and exit vehicles. Any turf in parkways
must be irrigated by sub - surface irrigation or by other technology that creates no
overspray or runoff.
E. Irrigation systems must comply with the following:
1. Automatic irrigation controllers are required and must use evapotranspiration or soil
moisture sensor data.
2. Irrigation controllers must be of a type which does not lose programming date in
the event the primary power source is interrupted.
3. Pressure regulators must be installed on the irrigation system to ensure the
dynamic pressure of the system is within the manufacturers recommended
pressure range.
4. Manual shut -off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) must be
installed as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply.
5. All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the ANSI
standard, ASABE /ICC 802 -2014. "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter
Standard," All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a
distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol defined in
ASABE /ICC 802 -2014.
F. At the time of final inspection: the permit applicant must provide the owner of the
property with a certificate of completion, certificate of installation, irrigation schedule
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and a schedule of landscape and irrigation maintenance.
15- 15A -14: 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 Director of Planning and Building Safety. 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. Items Submitted For Review: The following items must be submitted for review to
request a certificate of compliance:
1. Landscape Certificate of Completion.
2. Soil Management Report.
3. Irrigation Scheduling Parameters.
4. Irrigation audit report, Irrigation Survey, or Irrigation Water Use Analysis report.
5. Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance schedule.
C. Verification Of Compliance:
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.
1. Upon completion of the landscaping project, the applicant must submit a "Landscape
Installation Certificate of Completion" to the Planning and Building Safety Department,
certifying that the landscaping has been installed as shown on the approved record
drawings with the City.
2. No final for the landscaping permit will be approved by the City for the project until the
project applicant has submitted an "Irrigation Survey," or "Irrigation Water Use
Analysis," or "Irrigation Audit" report proving the project does exceed the "Maximum
Applied Water Allowance" calculated by the licensed professional as approved in the
record drawings with the City. The "Irrigation Survey," or "Irrigation Water Use
Analysis," or "Irrigation Audit' report must describe how much water is used within a
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three -month period after the irrigation system is fully functioning and all landscaping
has been installed. The report must be used to evaluate water use in landscaping
projects and provide recommendations to prevent water waste. All landscape irrigation
audits must be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
D. Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis Report:
The Landscape Certificate of Completion must be accompanied by an Irrigation Audit,
irrigation Survey, or Irrigation Water Use Analysis report. All landscape irrigation audits
must be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor. Landscape audits must not
be conducted by the person who designed the landscape or installed the landscape.
1. The Irrigation Audit, or Irrigation Survey, or Irrigation Water Use Analysis report must
describe the following:
a) Operation pressure of the irrigation system;
b) Distribution uniformity of overhead irrigation;
c) Precipitation rate of overhead irrigation; and
d) Report of any overspray or broken irrigation equipment.
2. In large projects or projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e. production home
developments) an auditing rate of 1 in 7 lots or approximately 15% will satisfy this
requirement.
3. For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after December 1,
2015, as described in ESMC § 15- 15A -3:
a) the project applicant must submit an irrigation audit report with the Certificate of
Completion to the local agency which may include, but is not limited to: inspection,
system tune -up, system test with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run
off that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule, including
configuring irrigation controllers with application rate, soil types, plant factors,
slope, exposure and any other factors necessary for accurate programming;
b) the local agency must administer programs that may include, but not be limited to,
irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation surveys for compliance
with the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
E. Irrigation Schedule: 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. Irrigation Maintenance Schedule: An irrigation maintenance schedule time line 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.
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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.
15- 15A -15: PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING LANDSCAPES:
A. Existing Landscapes:
A local agency may by mutual agreement, designate another agency such as a water
purveyor, to implement some or all of the requirements contained in this ordinance.
Local agencies may collaborate with water purveyors to define each entity's specific
responsibilities relating to this ordinance.
B. Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis:
This section will apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before December
1, 2015 and are over one acre in size:
For all landscapes that have a dedicated water meter for the irrigation system, the local
agency is required to administer programs that may include, but not be limited to,
irrigation water use analyses, irrigation surveys, and irrigation audits to evaluate water
use and provide recommendations as necessary to reduce landscape water use to a
level that does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing
landscapes. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing landscapes must be
calculated as: MAWA = (0.8) (ETo)(LA)(0.62).
2. For all landscapes that do not have a dedicated meter for the irrigation system, the local
agency must administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation
surveys and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as
necessary in order to prevent water waste.
3. All Landscape audits must be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor and
must describe the items in ESMC § 15- 15A -14 (D)(1).
C. Water Waste Prevention:
Local agencies must prevent water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation by
prohibiting runoff from leaving the target landscape due to low head drainage, overspray,
or other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non - irrigated areas,
walks, roadways, parking lots, or structures. Penalties for violation of these prohibitions
will be established locally.
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Restrictions regarding overspray and runoff may be modified if:
1. the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or
2. the adjacent non - permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain
entirely to landscaping.
15- 15A -16: 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.
C. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter will be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue will
constitute a separate offense and will be punishable as such. Before any enforcement
action of this section by the city, at least one warning notice shall be provided to a
person responsible for a violation of this section, provided that the violation does not
create an immediate danger to health or safety. In cases of immediate danger to
health and safety, no warning notice is required before an enforcement action.
D. The Director of Planning and Building Safety Department will have authority to
perform the following duties:
1. To enforce the provisions of this chapter and the Landscape Specifications;
2. To supervise or inspect all work done under any permit or approval issued in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
3. To promulgate rules and regulations, and to amend or add to them, for the
implementation of the provisions of this chapter and the standards as technology,
situations, products and procedures change."
SECTION 27: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to
achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the
provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a
manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 28: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the EI 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 29: 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.
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SECTION 30: 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 31: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and,
within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be
published or posted in accordance with California law.
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SECTION 32: This Ordinance will become effective on the thirty -first (31st) day
following its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _ day of
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
2015.
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Ordinance No. was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the day of " 2015, and was duly passed and adopted by said City
Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the day of , 2015, and the
same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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David King, Assistant City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE DELETING EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE (ESMC) CHAPTER 10 -2 REGARDING
WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING; ADDING A NEW
ESMC CHAPTER 15 -15A REGARDING WATER
CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING: AMENDING ESMC § 15 -1-
6 TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS FOR TYPES OF LANDSCAPING
AND ARTIFICIAL TURF; AMENDING ESMC § 15 -2 -14
REGARDING LANDSCAPING AND ARTIFICIAL TURF
REQUIREMENTS; AND AMENDING LANDSCAPING SECTIONS
IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On April 1, 2015, California Governor Brown issued Executive Order No. B-
29-15 imposing restrictions on the use of water due to severe drought
conditions throughout the State;
B. On July 15, 2015, pursuant to Governor Brown's Executive Order, the
California Water Commission approved a revised Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (Model Ordinance);
C. On October 9, 2015, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill No. AB
1164, regarding water conservation and drought tolerant landscaping;
D. On October 5, 2015, City staff initiated an application for Environmental
Assessment No. EA -1132 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 15 -01 to the
El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") to amend the City's Water
Conservation in Landscaping regulations;
E. The application was reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety
Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity
with the ESMC;
F. The City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., "CEQA ") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California
Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the
City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805,
adopted March 16, 1993);
G. The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled the public hearing regarding the application before the Planning
Commission for November 12, 2015;
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H. On November 12, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed
amendment, including, without limitation, information provided to the
Planning Commission by City staff and public testimony;
On November 12, 2015, the Planning Commission directed staff to revise
the draft ordinance to allow the use of "Artificial Turf" or "Synthetic Grass"
in all residential zoning districts for landscaping projects with no maximum
area limitations, without the requirement of an Adjustment application
approval, and to provide first time violators of the new proposed provisions
a written warning before issuing a citation. After considering the public
testimony, documentary evidence, and incorporating the recommendations
made by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2785 recommending the City Council approve
Environmental Assessment No. EA -1132 and Zone Text Amendment No.
ZTA 15 -01;
J. On December 1, 2015, the City Council held a public hearing and
considered the information provided by City staff and public testimony
regarding this Ordinance;
K. This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire
administrative record including, without limitation, testimony and evidence
presented to the City Council at its December 1, 2015 hearing and the staff
report submitted by the Planning and Building Safety Department; and
L. In accordance with Government Code § 36937(b), the City Council finds
that this Ordinance should be adopted on an urgency basis to preserve the
public health, safety, and welfare. The immediate adoption of this ordinance
is necessary to respond to the on -going drought conditions and comply with
the Department of Water Resource's regulations. Taking immediate steps
to protect the public safety and welfare from such impacts is in the public
interest.
SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. Adopting this Ordinance is categorically
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations § 15307 as a Class 7 exemption (Actions
by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources), because the Ordinance
consists of an action taken by the City to assure maintenance, restoration, enhancement,
or protection of water resources in the City, and § 15308 as a Class 8 exemption (Actions
by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment) because the Ordinance
consists of regulations and procedures which aim to protect the environment.
SECTION 3: Findings. The City Council incorporates by reference all of the findings and
conclusions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2785 as fully set forth
including, without limitation, the Environmental Assessment set forth in Section 3 of
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Resolution No. 2785.
SECTION 4: Chapter 10 -2 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), entitled "Water
Conservation in Landscaping," is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 5: ESMC §15 -1 -6 (Definitions) is amended to add definitions of "Artificial Turf,"
"Hardscape," "Softscape," "Synthetic Grass," and "Xeriscape" as follows:
ARTIFICIAL TURF (also referred to as SYNTHETIC GRASS): A surface of synthetic
fibers made to look like natural grass."
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HARDSCAPE: Any durable material (pervious and non pervious) that is comprised of solid
man -made and natural materials used in the built environment such as: stone, the wood
crushed rock, gravel, granite, brick, metal, glass, bitumen, concrete, and masonry.
Hardsca a ro'ects may include paved areas walkways atios statuary, walls pools
fountains, fireplaces, fire pits, stone benches, and architectural landscape features."
SOFTSCAPE: Softscape includes to trees shrubs flowers live horticulture plants, vines
groundcovers, grasses, shrubs, trees, and may include high quality artificial plants and
durable synthetic grass or artificial turf which are not made with heavv metals or lead with
completely pervious backing.'
SYNTHETIC GRASS (also referred to as ARTIFICIAL TURF): A surface of synthetic
fibers made to look like natural grass."
XERISCAPING (often incorrectly spelled zero- scaping or xeroscaping): is landscaping
and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation.
It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible plentiful, or reliable supplies
of fresh water, and is gaining ining acceptance in other areas as access to water becomes
more limited. Xeriscaping may be an alternative to various types of traditional gardening.
SECTION 6: Subsection A of ESMC §15 -2 -14 (Landscaping) is amended to read as
follows:
"15 -2 -14: LANDSCAPING:
A. Requirement; Purpose: The goal of this section is to ensure that adequate landscape
areas and permanent water - efficient irrigation faG li+� systems are provided for all eew
non - residential development. The area extending between a building(s) and property
lines must contain both soft Softscape and hafd Haddscape (FOGk,- bFisl-,
sensfete) landscape materials, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking and
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loading. All Softscape area provided for each project site in non - residential zoning districts
must be natural plant material preferably native to the area and not include artificial turf
or synthetic grass except as otherwise provided in this Title. Lots in residential zoning
districts are allowed to contain artificial turf or synthetic grass provided that the Director
of Planning and Building Safety will review the use of artificial turf or synthetic grass to
require that the type and guality of material used is not harmful to the environment such
as containing lead based or other hazardous materials), , to require a pervi ous surface to
address percolation, drainage, runoff, and stormwater detention requirements; and to
require that the artificial turf or synthetic grass is incorporated into a comprehensive
landscaping design and site planning. All new non - residential landscape rp ojects areas
must comply with title 10, ^"a ^t eF 2 title 15, chapter 15A of this code relating to water
conservation in landscaping.
SECTION 7: ESMC §15 -4A -7 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -4A -7: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping and irrigation must be provided within the front and street side setback
areas. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street must incorporate a combination
of s9ftSoftscape (plantings) and haHardscape r^�Rk, ^^^c in e landscape t, E �
m :;tt=rO;i , except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking.
A. A minimum of twenty five percent (25 %) of the front yard setback area must be
maintained with permanent landscaping that contains a combination of lawn, trees,
vines, bushes and ground covers, and does not include hardHardscape landscape
materials for lots less than fifty feet (50') in width.
B. A minimum of thirty five percent (35 %) of the front yard setback area must be
maintained with permanent landscaping that contains a combination of lawn, trees,
vines, bushes and ground covers, and does not include ha-Fd Hardscape lafldseape
materials for lots that are fifty feet (50) or greater in width."
SECTION 8: ESMC §15 -413-7 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -413-7: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping and irrigation shall must be provided within the front yard and street side
setback areas. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street shall must incorporate
a combination of seftSoftscape (plantings) and harrfHardscape in
the landscape materials, except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking."
SECTION 9: Subsections A and B of ESMC § 154C -6 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -4C -6: LANDSCAPING:
A. Landscaping and irrigation shallmust be provided within the front yard and street side
setback areas.
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B. Those setback areas fronting upon a public street sha4must incorporate a combination
of seftSoftscape and #afdHardscape in the landscape
except for those portions devoted to vehicular parking. At least fifty percent
(50 %) of the required common open space &ha must include softSoftscape landscaping.
In addition, those portions of the property which abut a different zoning classification shad
must be landscaped with trees and shrubs to provide an effective buffer from adjoining
property.
SECTION 10: ESMC §15 -5A -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5A -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping s#atlmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 11: ESMC §15 -513-8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5B -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping shaNmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 12: ESMC §15 -5C -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5C -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping shamust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Char 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 13: ESMC §15 -5D -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5D -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping &ha4must be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 14: ESMC §15 -5E -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5E -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping sfiaHmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 15: ESMC §15 -5F -9 is amended to read as follows:
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"15 -5F -9: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping shallmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 16: ESMC §15 -5G -7 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -5G -7: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping must be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15-15A of this
title."
SECTION 17: ESMC §15 -6A -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -6A -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping shall must be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 18: ESMC §15 -6B -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -6B -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping shallmust be provided as required by section 15 -2 -14 and Chapter 15 -15A
of this title."
SECTION 19: ESMC §15 -6C -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -6C -8: LANDSCAPING:
In the SIB Zone, landscaping requirements shall beare as follows:
A. A minimum of three percent (3 %) of the total site &hatlmust be devoted to landscaping;
B. Landscaping shallmust consist of trees, shrubs, vines, bushes, flowers, ground
coverings or any combination thereof.
C. Landscaping shallmust not consist solely of artificial plants, turf, crushed rock, redwood
bark or decorative pavement.
D. Within the first three feet (3') of the front yard setback, a raised planter (2 feet minimum
above sidewalk) shall be provided for the entire frontage, excluding entrances to the
building or parking. The raised planter shall be provided with permanent watering
facilities. Suggested plant materials may include Italian cypress, Chinese juniper,
creeping fig and geraniums for color. Items such as turf, artificial plants, A &+artificial
turf or synthetic grass and full size trees are not suitable for this location.
E. All landscaped areas shallmust be provided with permanent watering facilities."
SECTION 20: ESMC §15 -6D -8 is amended to read as follows:
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"15 -6D -8: LANDSCAPING:
In the MM Zone, landscaping requirements shal•lare as follows:
A. A minimum of seven percent (7 %) of the total site's square footage s#af4must be
devoted to landscaping.
B. Landscaping is not required in side yard setbacks unless the side yard abuts a
dedicated street or abuts a different zone.
C. Landscaping sha4must consist of trees, shrubs, vines, bushes, flowers, ground
coverings or any combination thereof.
D. Landscaping shatlmust not consist solely of artificial plants, artificial turf, crushed rock,
redwood bark or decorative pavement.
E. In the front yard setback, an at -grade or raised planter landscaping shall be employed.
A permanent evergreen ground cover (turf, ivy) and trees are the basic material
recommended. One fifteen (15) gallon tree shall be provided for every twenty five feet
(25') of lot frontage on a dedicated street.
F. All landscaped areas s#aflmust be provided with permanent water4ng rrigation
facilities."
SECTION 21: ESMC §15 -7A -5 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -7A -5: LANDSCAPING:
A. Five percent (5 %) of the total at -grade vehicular use area shallmust be landscaped;
and
B. All landscaped areas &ha4'must be provided with permanent vva"water- efficient
irrigation fassystems."
SECTION 22: ESMC §15 -7B -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -7B -8: LANDSCAPING:
A. In the fifteen foot (15') front yard setback, a raised planter, utilizing common brick as
accent or veneer application, &ha -lmust be provided for a minimum of fifty percent (50 %)
of the total front yard setback area. Items such as turf, artificial plants, ActroTur artificial
tuFf grass, crushed white rock and pavement are not suitable for this location.
B. Landscaping shagmust consist of a combination of Softscape materials. trees, shr„h�,
vines, bushes , flowers, eyergreeR gFGU ,d Gev sir r any oornbinatinn thereof.
C. Landscaping &ha#must not consist solely of artificial plants, artificial turf or synthetic
grass, turf, crushed rock, redwood bark or decorative pavement.
D. Five percent (5 %) of the total at -grade vehicular use area shallmust be landscaped.
E. All landscaped areas shal.must be provided with permanent wet water- efficient
irrigation fasilitie-ssystems." :+
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ECTION 23: ESMC §15 -7C -8 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -7C -8: LANDSCAPING:
Landscaping in the pfepesed MMO district will be provided as required in the underlying
zone(s)."
SECTION 24: ESMC §15 -8 -6 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -8 -6: LANDSCAPING:
Five percent (5 %) of the at -grade total vehicular use area sOa4must be landscaped.
Landscaping &O.-A must conform to Title 10, Chapter 2 Title 15, Chapter 15A of this Code.
SECTION 25: ESMC §15 -9 -6 is amended to read as follows:
"15 -9 -6: LANDSCAPING:
Five percent (5 %) of the at -grade total vehicular use area shatlmust be landscaped.
Landscaping &haNmust conform to Title 10, Ghapter 2 Title 15, Chapter 15A of this Code."
SECTION 26: A new ESMC Chapter 15 -15A is added to read as follows_
"CHAPTER 15A
WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING
15- 15A -1: PURPOSE
15- 15A -2: DEFINITIONS
15- 15A -3: APPLICATION OF POLICIES
15- 15A -4: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
15- 15A -5: LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS
15- 15A -6: WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET
15- 15A -7: SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT
15- 15A -8: GRADING DESIGN PLAN REQUIREMENTS
15- 15A -9: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND RAINWATER RETENTION
15- 15A -10: WATER FEATURES
15- 15A -11: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
15- 15A -12: MODEL HOME LANDSCAPING
15- 15A -13: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE OPTION
15- 15A -14: VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
15- 15A -15: PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING LANDSCAPES
15- 15A -16: PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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15- 15A -1: PURPOSE:
This chapter is adopted in accordance with Government Code section 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.
15- 15A -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.
APPLIED WATER: The portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the
landscape.
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION CONTROLLER: A timing device used to remotely control
valves that operate an irrigation system. Automatic irrigation controllers are able to self -
adjust and schedule irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather- based) or
soil moisture data.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE: 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: 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: A person certified to design irrigation systems by
an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization or other program
such as the U.S. environmental protection agency's WaterSense irrigation designer
certification program and Irrigation Association's certified irrigation designer program.
CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDITOR: A person certified to perform
landscape irrigation audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade
organization or other program such as the US Environmental Protection Agency's
WaterSense irrigation auditor certification program and Irrigation Association's Certified
Landscape Irrigation Auditor program.
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CHECK VALVE OR ANTIDRAIN VALVE: 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: A region characterized by long -term weather patterns. The climate is
measured by assessing weather patterns, variation in temperature, air pressure, wind,
humidity, precipitation, sunshine, atmospheric particle count and other meteorological
variables in a given region. The climate of a region is affected by its latitude, terrain, and
altitude, as well as nearby water bodies and their currents. Evapotranspiration along with
temperature and precipitation are used for classifying which animals and plants species
would thrive in a specific climate zone. As such, the garden collection of plant species
described in Sunset Western Climate Zone No. 24 with (Marine influence along the
Southern California Coast) would perform best in the City of El Segundo.
COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENTS: Community apartment projects, condominium
projects, planned developments, and stock cooperatives per Civil Code Section 1351.
COMPOST: The safe and stable product of controlled biologic decomposition of organic
materials that is beneficial to plant growth.
CONVERSION FACTOR (.62): The number that converts acre - inches per acre per year
to gallons per square foot per year.
DESIGNER: A person qualified to practice landscape architecture and /or irrigation
design.
DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY: The measure of the uniformity of irrigation water over a
defined area.
DRIP IRRIGATION: Any nonspray 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: A project where the site is intentionally
altered to establish a defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
EFFECTIVE PRECIPITATION or USABLE RAINWATER (Eppt): The portion of total
precipitation which becomes available for plant growth.
EMITTER: A drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the system to
the soil.
ESTABLISHED LANDSCAPE: The point at which plants in the landscape have developed
significant root growth into the soil. Typically, most plants are established after one or two
years of growth.
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ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD OF THE PLANTS: The first year after installing the plant in
the landscape or the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment.
Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth. Native habitat
mitigation areas and trees may need three to five years for establishment.
ESTIMATED TOTAL WATER USE (ETWU): The total water used for the landscape. The
ETWU is calculated based on the plants used and irrigation method selected for the
landscape design. The ETWU must be below the MAWA.
"ET" ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (ETAF): A factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45
for non- residential areas, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for
plant factors and irrigation efficiency, two major influences upon the amount of water
that needs to be applied to the landscape. The ETAF for new and existing (non -
rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas must not exceed 1.0. The ETAF for existing non -
rehabilitated landscapes is 0.8.
EVAPOTRANSPIRATION RATE: The quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil
and other surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time.
FLOW RATE: 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.
FLOW SENSOR: An inline device installed at the supply point of the irrigation system that
produces a repeatable signal proportional to flow rate. Flow sensors must be connected
to an automatic irrigation controller, or flow monitor capable of receiving flow signals and
operating master valves. This combination flow sensor /controller may also function as a
landscape water meter or submeter.
FRIABLE: A soil condition that is easily crumbled or loosely compacted down to a
minimum depth per planting material requirements, whereby the root structure of newly
planted material will be allowed to spread unimpeded.
FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN GUIDELINE: Guidelines from a local fire authority to assist
residents and businesses that are developing land or building structures in a fire hazard
severity zone.
GRAYWATER: Untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet
discharge, has not been affected by infectious, contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes,
and does not present a threat from contamination by unhealthful processing,
manufacturing, or operating wastes. "Graywater" includes, but is not limited to,
wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes washing machines,
and laundry tubs, but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or dishwashers.
Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12.
GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO LAND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
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FOR LANDSCAPING AND THE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE: Regulations separately adopted by city council resolution, and
incorporated by reference into this chapter, providing specific regulations for water
conservation.
HARDSCAPE: Any durable material (pervious and nonpervious) that is comprised of solid
man -made and natural materials used in the built environment such as: stone, tile, wood,
crushed rock, gravel, granite, brick, metal, glass, bitumen, concrete, and masonry.
Hardscape projects may include paved areas, walkways, patios, statuary, walls, pools,
fountains, fireplaces, fire pits, stone benches, and architectural landscape features.
HYDROSEEDING (otherwise referred to as hydraulic mulch seeding, hydro - mulching,
hydraseeding): is a planting process that uses a slurry of seed and mulch. It is often used
as an erosion control technique on construction sites, as an alternative to the traditional
process of broadcasting or sowing dry seed.
HYDROZONE: A portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs
and rooting depth. A hydrozone may be irrigated or nonirrigated.
INFILTRATION RATE: 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: 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.
Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California invasive plant inventory and USDA
invasive and noxious weeds database.
IRRIGATION AUDIT: 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. The audit must be conducted in a manner consistent
with the Irrigation Association's Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certification program or
other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Watersense" labeled auditing program.
IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY (or "IE "): The measurement of the amount of water
beneficially used divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived
from measurements and estimates of irrigation system characteristics and management
practices. The irrigation efficiency for purposes of this ordinance are 0.75 for overhead
spray devices and 0.81 for drip systems.
IRRIGATION SURVEY: An evaluation of an irrigation system that is less detailed than an
irrigation audit. An irrigation survey includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system test,
and written recommendations to improve performance of the irrigation system.
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IRRIGATION SYSTEM: A complete connection of system components, including the
water distribution network and the necessary irrigation equipment downstream from the
backflow prevention device.
IRRIGATION WATER USE ANALYSIS: A review of water use data based on meter
readings and billing data.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: A person who holds a license to practice landscape
architecture in the state of California Business and Professions Code, Section 5615.
LANDSCAPE AREA: 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 non -
pervious Hardscapes, and other non - irrigated areas designated for non - development
(e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: A person licensed by the state of California to construct,
maintain, repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems.
LANDSCAPE DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE: 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. (See §
15- 15A -5).
LANDSCAPE PROJECT: The total new or altered landscape area in a project, as defined
in "landscape area" for the purposes of this chapter, meeting requirements of water
conservation in landscaping.
LANDSCAPE WATER METER: An inline device installed at the irrigation supply point that
measures the flow of water into the irrigation system and is connected to a totalizer to
record water use.
LATERAL LINE: The water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or
sprinklers from the valve.
LOCAL AGENCY: A city or county, including a charter city or charter county, that is
responsible for adopting and implementing the ordinance. The local agency is also
responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance, including but not limited to, approval of
a permit and plan check or design review of a project.
LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR: Any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or
private water company that provides retail water service.
LOW VOLUME IRRIGATION: 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
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bubblers. Low volume irrigation systems are specifically designed to apply small volumes
of water slowly at or near the root zone of plants.
MAIN LINE: The pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water source to the
valve or outlet.
MASTER SHUT -OFF VALVE: An automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply point
which controls water flow into the irrigation system which when closed, water will not be
supplied to the irrigation system.
MAXIMUM APPLIED WATER ALLOWANCE (MAWA): The upper limit of annual applied
water for the established landscaped area. It is based upon the area's reference
evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscape area. The
Estimated Total Water Use must not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
Special Landscape Areas, including recreation areas, areas permanently and solely
dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated
with recycled water are subject to the MAWA with an ETAF not to exceed 1.0. MAWA =
(ETo) (0.62) [(ETAF x LA) + ((1 -ETAF) x SLA)].
MEDIAN: is an area between opposing lanes of traffic that may be unplanted or planted
with trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses.
MICROCLIMATE: The climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate
of the overall landscape area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure, plant density,
or proximity to reflective surfaces.
MINED -LAND RECLAMATION PROJECTS: Any surface mining operation with a
reclamation plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act
of 1975.
MODEL HOME: A facility used exclusively for the promotion and sale of homes similar to
the model.
MULCH: Any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost, or inorganic mineral
materials such as rocks, gravel, or 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: A new building with a landscape or other new landscape such
as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.
NON - RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE: Landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial
and public settings that may have areas designated for recreation or public assembly. It
also includes portions of common areas of common interest developments with
designated recreational areas.
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OPERATING PRESSURE: The pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are
designed by the manufacturer to operate.
OVERHEAD SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS: Systems that deliver water through
the air (e.g., spray heads and rotors).
OVERSPRAY: The irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area.
PERMIT: An authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or
rehabilitated landscape.
PERVIOUS: Any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the material
and into the underlying soil.
PLANT FACTOR or PLANT WATER USE FACTOR: is a factor, when multiplied by ETo,
estimates the amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this Chapter, the plant
factor range for very low water use plants is 0.0 to 0. 1, the plant factor range for low water
use plants is 0.1 to 0.3, the plant factor range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6,
and the plant factor range for high water use plants is 0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this
Chapter are derived from the publication "Water Use Classification of Landscape
Species ". Plant factors may also be obtained from horticultural researchers from
academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California
Department of Water Resources (DWR).
PLANTING PLAN: A planting plan must identify location, spacing, numbers, container
planting sizes of all plant materials including common and botanical names.
PROJECT APPLICANT: The individual or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation
Package to request a permit, plan check, or design review from the local agency. A project
applicant may be the property owner or his or her designee.
RAIN SENSOR OR RAIN SENSING SHUTOFF DEVICE: A component which
automatically suspends an irrigation event when it rains.
RECORD DRAWING or AS- BUILTS: A set of reproducible drawings which show
significant changes in the work made during construction and which are usually based on
drawings marked up in the field and other data furnished by the contractor.
RECREATIONAL AREA: Areas, excluding private single family residential areas,
designated for active play, recreation or public assembly in parks, sports fields, picnic
grounds, amphitheaters or golf course tees, fairways, roughs, surrounds and greens.
RECYCLED WATER, RECLAIMED WATER, OR TREATED SEWAGE EFFLUENT
WATER: Treated or recycled wastewater of a quality suitable for nonpotable uses such
as landscape irrigation and water features. This water is not intended for human
consumption.
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REFERENCE EVAPOTRANSPIRATION: or "ETo ": A standard measurement of
environmental parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is expressed in
inches per day, month, or year and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large
field of four- to seven -inch tall, cool- season grass that is well watered. Reference
evapotranspiration is used as the basis of determining the Maximum Applied Water
Allowance so that regional differences in climate can be accommodated.
REGIONAL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE: A local Ordinance adopted
by two or more local agencies, water suppliers and other stakeholders for implementing
a consistent set of landscape provisions throughout a geographical region.
REHABILITATED LANDSCAPE: Any re- landscaping project that requires a permit, plan
check, or design review, meets the requirements of ESMC § 15- 15A -3, and the modified
landscape area is equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet.
RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE: Landscapes surrounding single or multi - family homes.
RUNOFF: 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.
SOFTSCAPE: Softscape includes to trees, shrubs, flowers, live horticulture plants, vines,
groundcovers, grasses, shrubs, trees, and may include high quality artificial plants and
durable synthetic grass or artificial turf which are not made with heavy metals or lead with
completely pervious backing.
SOIL MOISTURE SENSING DEVICE or SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR: A device that
measures the amount of water in the soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an
irrigation event.
SOIL TEXTURE: The classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay.
SPECIAL LANDSCAPE AREA (SLA): An area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible
plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recycled water, or water features using
recycled water.
SPRINKLER HEAD: A device which delivers water through a nozzle.
STATIC WATER PRESSURE: The pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when
water is not flowing.
STATION: An area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously.
STORMWATER RETENTION /DETENTION FEATURE: A device or system of
improvements that captures, retains and subsequently releases stormwater runoff from
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the site at a lesser volume and /or slower rate than it is collected, while holding the runoff
in temporary storage for the purposes of infiltration, bioretention, and /or storage with
beneficial use as landscape irrigation.
SWING JOINT: An irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak -free connection
between the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow movement in any direction and
to prevent equipment damage.
SUBMETER: A metering device to measure water applied to the landscape that is
installed after the primary utility water meter.
TURF: A ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky bluegrass,
perennial rye grass, red fescue, and tall fescue are cool grasses. (Minimize cool season
turf.) Bermuda grass, Kikuyu grass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustine grass, Zoysia
grass, and Buffalo grass are warm season grasses.
VALVE: A device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
WATER CONSERVING PLANT SPECIES: A plant species identified as having a very
low or low plant factor.
WATER FEATURE: 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 onsite 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.
WATERING WINDOW: The time of day irrigation is allowed.
"WUCOLS ": The Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the
University of California Cooperative Extension and the Department of Water Resources
(2014).
XERISCAPING (often incorrectly referred to as "zero - scaping" or "xeroscaping "): is
landscaping and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water
from irrigation. It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or
reliable supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as access to
water becomes more limited. Xeriscaping may be an alternative to various types of
traditional gardening. The xeriscape landscaping design may include natural rocks in
various sizes, shapes, colors and the use of California native species combined with
species from the Arizona desert, which are drought tolerant and require very little water
or rain to maintain.
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15- 15A -3: APPLICATION OF POLICIES:
A. Applicability:
This chapter applies to all of the following landscape projects:
New development projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater
than 500 square feet requiring a building permit, plumbing permit, or design review.
2. Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or
greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a building permit, plumbing permit, or design
review.
3. Projects with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may comply
with the performance requirements of this ordinance or conform to the prescriptive
measures contained in ESMC § 15- 15A -13.
4. Projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater captured on the site, with
an area less than 2,500 square feet which meets the lot or parcel's landscape water
requirement (Estimated Total Water Use) entirely with treated or untreated
graywater or through stored rainwater captured on the site. Projects using graywater
systems must conform to the California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5, Chapter
16).
5. Cemeteries. Recognizing the special landscape management needs of cemeteries,
new and rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to sections ESMC § 5- 15A -6, § 15 -15A-
5(I), and § 15- 15A- 14(D); and existing cemeteries are limited to the requirements
described in ESMC § 15- 15A -15.
6. Existing landscapes limited to the requirements described in ESMC § 15- 15A -15.
B. Nonapplicability: This chapter is not applicable to:
1. Registered local, state or federal historical sites.
2. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
3. Mined -land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system.
4. Existing plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the
public.
5. Any project with a landscaped area less than five hundred (500) square feet, unless
the Director of Planning and Building Safety determines that substantial compliance
with the purpose of this chapter requires that a landscape plan be submitted or the
existing irrigation system must be modified.
15- 15A -4: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Project Applicant must submit the following:
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A. A Landscape Documentation Package for review and approval to the Planning and
Building Safety Department.
B. The Landscape Documentation Package must include a "Certificate of Completion"
that has been prepared 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. Before the city issues a building permit, a Landscape Documentation Package must
be submitted and reviewed in accordance with this chapter. Applications for a
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 this chapter apply, on forms
furnished by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
D. No Landscape Documentation Package can be approved unless the Director of
Planning and Building Safety finds that the plan complements 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 appearance of
existing structures located upon lots within the immediate vicinity of the lot.
E. Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package, the project applicant must
submit a copy of the "Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet," provided by City staff to
the local water purveyor.
15- 15A -5: LANDSCAPING DESIGN PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Landscape Design Package Elements: Each Landscape Package must include the
following six elements:
1. Project information:
a) date
b) project applicant
c) project address (if available, parcel and /or lot number(s))
d) total landscape area (square feet)
e) project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner -
installed)
f) water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water
purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well
g) checklist of all documents in Landscape Documentation Package
h) project contacts to include contact information for the project applicant and
property owner
i) applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the
requirements of the water efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete
Landscape Documentation Package ".
2. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet describing water budget calculations for the:
a) Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)
b) Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU);
3. Soil management report;
4. Landscape design plan;
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5. Irrigation design plan; and
6. Grading design plan.
B. Landscaping Design Plan Requirements: The landscaping plan must identify the
location, spacing, numbers, container sizes of all plant materials including common
and botanical names, for the project in a clear and legible fashion in accordance with
the policies established to implement the provisions of this chapter. The Landscape
Design Plan must:
1. delineate and label each hydrozone by number, letter, or other method;
2. identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water use.
Temporarily irrigated areas of the landscape must be included in the low water use
hydrozone for the water budget calculation;
3. identify recreational areas;
4. identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants;
5. identify areas irrigated with recycled water;
6. identify type of mulch and application depth;
7. identify soil amendments, type, and quantity;
8. identify type and surface area of water features;
9. identify hardscapes (pervious and non - pervious);
10. identify location, installation details, and 24 -hour retention or infiltration capacity of any
applicable stormwater best management practices that encourage on -site retention
and infiltration of stormwater. Project applicants must refer to the local agency or
regional Water Quality Control Board for information on any applicable stormwater
technical requirements. Stormwater best management practices are encouraged in
the landscape design plan and examples are provided in ESMC §15- 15A -9.
11. identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies as discussed in
ESMC § 15 -15A -9 and their 24 -hour retention or infiltration capacity;
12. identify any applicable graywater discharge piping, system components and area(s)
of distribution;
13. contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and
applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan "; and
14. bear the signature of a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor,
or any other person authorized to design a landscape. (See Sections 5500.1, 5615,
5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the Business
and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of
Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agriculture Code.)
C. Landscaping Design Plan Criteria: The landscape design plan must address the
following design criteria as part of the Landscape Documentation Package:
Plant material may be selected for the landscape providing the Estimated Total Water
Use in the landscape area does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
Methods to achieve water efficiency must include one or more of the following:
a. protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation;
b. selection of water - conserving plant, tree and turf species, especially local native
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plants;
c. selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease and pest resistance;
d. selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinances or tree shading
guidelines, and size at maturity as appropriate for the planting area; and
e. selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists.
f. selection of plants from local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
2. Plants having similar water use requirements should be grouped together in distinct
hydrozones, with the exception of hydrozones with plants of mixed water use, as
specified in ESMC § 15 -15A -5 (E)(28).
3. Plants must be selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the
climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site. Methods to achieve
water efficiency must include one or more of the following:
a. use 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;
b. 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, power lines); allow for adequate soil volume for healthy root growth and
c. consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and
winter solar gain.
d. where possible, landscaping should be installed in the fall, in order to establish plant
materials when they will benefit most from winter rains.
e. the use of invasive plant species, such as those listed by the California Invasive
Plant Council, is strongly discouraged.
4. Turf: Turf is not allowed on slopes greater than twenty five percent (25 %) where the
toe of the slope is adjacent to an impermeable Hardscape and where twenty five
percent (25 %) means one foot (1') of vertical elevation change for every four feet (4')
of horizontal length (rise divided by run x 100 = slope percent).
5. High Water Use Plants: The planting of high water use plants is limited to nonturf
landscape area. The remaining landscape must be planted with low and moderate
water use plant materials. High water use plants, characterized by a plant factor of 0.7
to 1.0, are prohibited in street medians.
6. A landscape design plan for projects in fire -prone areas must address fire safety and
prevention. A defensible space or zone around a building or structure is required per
Public Resources Code Section 4291(a) and (b). Avoid fire -prone plant materials and
highly flammable mulches (refer to the local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines).
D. Soil Preparation, Mulch and Amendments:
1. Prior to the planting of any materials, compacted soils must be transformed to a friable
condition. On engineered slopes, only amended planting holes need meet this
requirement.
2. Soil amendments must be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil
report and what is appropriate for the plants selected (see ESMC § 15- 15A -7).
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3. For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per
1,000 square feet of permeable area must be incorporated to a depth of six inches
into the soil. Soils with greater than 6% organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil are
exempt from adding compost and tilling.
4. A minimum three inch (3") layer of mulch must be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of
planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding
applications where mulch is contraindicated. To provide habitat for beneficial insects
and other wildlife, up to 5 % of the landscape area may be left without mulch.
Designated insect habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such.
5. Stabilizing mulching products must be used on slopes that meet current engineering
standards.
6. The mulching portion of the seed /mulch slurry in hydro- seeded applications must meet
the mulching requirement.
7. Organic mulch materials made from recycled or post- consumer must take precedence
over inorganic materials or virgin forest products unless the recycled post- consumer
organic products are not locally available. Organic mulches are not required where
prohibited by local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines or other applicable local
ordinances.
E. Irrigation System Design Plan: 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.
For the efficient use of water, an irrigation system must meet all the requirements listed
in this section and the manufacturers' recommendations. The irrigation system and its
related components must be planned and designed to allow for proper installation,
management, and maintenance. An irrigation design plan meeting the following design
criteria must be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package.
Irrigation System:
1. Landscape water meters, defined as either a dedicated water service meter or private
submeter, must be installed for all non - residential irrigated landscapes of 1,000 sq. ft.
but not more than 5,000 sq.ft. (the level at which Wafer Code 535 applies) and
residential irrigated landscapes of 5,000 sq. ft. or greater. A landscape water meter
may be either:
a) a customer service meter dedicated to landscape use provided by the local water
purveyor; or
b) a privately owned meter or submeter.
2. Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moisture
sensor data utilizing non - volatile memory must be required for irrigation scheduling in
all irrigation systems.
3. If the water pressure is below or exceeds the recommended pressure of the specified
irrigation devices, the installation of a pressure regulating device is required to ensure
that the dynamic pressure at each emission device is within the manufacturer's
recommended pressure range for optimal performance.
4. If the static pressure is above or below the required dynamic pressure of the irrigation
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system, pressure - regulating devices such as inline pressure regulators, booster
pumps, or other devices must be installed to meet the required dynamic pressure of
the irrigation system.
5. Static water pressure, dynamic or operating pressure and flow reading of the water
supply must be measured at the point of connection. These pressure and flow
measurements must be conducted at the design stage. If the measurements are not
available at the design stage, the measurements must be conducted at installation.
6. Sensors (rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary, that suspend or alter
irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions must be required on all
irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions. Irrigation should be
avoided during windy or freezing weather or during rain.
7. Manual shut -off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) must be
required, as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply, to
minimize water loss in case of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine
repair.
8. Backflow prevention devices must be required to protect the water supply from
contamination by the irrigation system. A project applicant must refer to the applicable
local agency code (i.e., public health) for additional backflow prevention requirements.
9. Flow sensors that detect high flow conditions created by system damage or
malfunction are required for all on non - residential landscapes and residential
landscapes of 5,000 sq. ft. or larger.
10. Master shut -off valves are required on all projects except landscapes that make use
of technologies that allow for the individual control of sprinklers that are individually
pressurized in a system equipped with low pressure shut down features.
11.The irrigation system must be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage,
overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto non - targeted
areas, such as adjacent property, non - irrigated areas, Hardscapes, roadways, or
structures.
12. Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil type and infiltration
rate, must be utilized when designing irrigation systems.
13. The design of the irrigation system must conform to the hydrozones of the Landscape
Design Plan.
14. The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, the
irrigation efficiency criteria as described in ESMC § 15 -15A -6 regarding the Maximum
Applied Water Allowance (MAWA).
15.All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, American Society of Agricultural and
Biological Engineers' /International Code Council's (ASABE /ICC) 802 -2014
"Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard, All sprinkler heads installed in
the landscape must document a distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher
using the protocol defined in ASABE /ICC 802 -2014.
16. It is highly recommended that the project applicant or local agency inquire with the
local water purveyor about peak water operating demands (on the water supply
system) or water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system.
17. In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to maximize
water infiltration into the root zone.
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18. Sprinkler heads and other emission devices must have matched precipitation rates,
unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's recommendations.
19. Head to head coverage is recommended, however, sprinkler spacing must be
designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity using the
manufacturer's recommendations.
20. Swing joints or other riser - protection components are required on all risers subject to
damage that are adjacent to Hardscapes or in high traffic areas of turf or grass.
21. Check valves or anti -drain valves are required on all sprinkler heads where low point
drainage could occur.
22. Areas less than ten (10) feet in width in any direction must be irrigated with subsurface
irrigation or other means that produces no runoff or overspray.
23. Overhead irrigation must not be permitted within (24) inches of any non - permeable
surface. Allowable irrigation within the setback from non - permeable surfaces may
include drip, drip line, or other low flow non -spray technology. The setback area may
be planted or unplanted. The surfacing of the setback may be mulch, gravel, or other
porous material. These restrictions may be modified if:
a) the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or the
adjacent non - permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely
to landscaping; or
b) the irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the
Landscape Documentation Package and clearly demonstrates strict adherence to
irrigation system design criteria in ESMC § 15- 15A- 5(E)(11). Prevention of
overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit.
24. Slopes greater than 25% must not be irrigated with an irrigation system with an
application rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. This restriction may be modified if the
landscape designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the
Landscape Documentation Package, and clearly demonstrates no runoff or erosion
will occur. Prevention of runoff and erosion must be confirmed during the irrigation
audit.
Hydrozone Criteria:
25. Each valve must irrigate a hydrozone with similar site, slope, sun exposure, soil
conditions, and plant materials with similar water use.
26. Sprinkler heads and other emission devices must be selected based on what is
appropriate for the plant type within that hydrozone.
27. Where feasible, trees must be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcovers,
and turf to facilitate the appropriate irrigation of trees. The mature size and extent of
the root zone must be considered when designing irrigation for the tree.
28. Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use, or moderate and
high water use, may be allowed if:
a) plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water
uses and their plant factor; or
b) the plant factor of the higher water using plant is used for calculations.
29. Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants will not be permitted.
30. On the landscape design plan and irrigation design plan, hydrozone areas must be
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designated by number, letter, or other designation. On the irrigation design plan,
designate the areas irrigated by each valve, and assign a number to each valve. Use
this valve number in the Hydrozone Information Table (see Water Efficient Worksheet
provided by staff. This table can also assist with the irrigation audit and programming
the controller.
The Irrigation Design Plan must contain:
31. location and size of separate water meters for landscape;
32. location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system, including controllers,
main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing devices, rain
switches, quick couplers, pressure regulators, and backflow prevention devices;
33. static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply;
34. flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour), and design operating
pressure (pressure per square inch) for each station;
35. recycled or reclaimed water irrigation systems must be utilized if such lines are readily
available adjacent to the site, as specified in ESMC § 15 -15A -5 (F);
36. the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied
them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan;" and
37. the signature of a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, licensed
landscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design an irrigation system.
(See Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6,
6701, 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the
California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agricultural Code.)
F. Recycled Water:
1. The installation of recycled water irrigation systems must allow for the current and
future use of recycled water.
2. All recycled water irrigation systems must be designed and operated in accordance
with all applicable local and State laws.
3. Landscapes using recycled water are considered Special Landscape Areas. The ET
Adjustment Factor for new and existing (non - rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas
must not exceed 1.0.
G. Graywater Systems:
Graywater systems promote the efficient use of water and are encouraged to assist in
on -site landscape irrigation. All graywater systems must conform to the California
Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5, Chapter 16) and any applicable local ordinance
standards. Refer to ESMC § 15- 15A- 3(A)(4) for the applicability of this ordinance to
landscape areas less than 2,500 square feet with the Estimated Total Water Use is met
entirely by graywater.
H. Irrigation Scheduling:
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For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules must be developed, managed,
and evaluated to utilize the minimum amount of water required to maintain plant
health. Irrigation schedules must meet the following criteria:
1. Irrigation scheduling must be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers.
2. Overhead irrigation must be scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless
weather conditions prevent it. If allowable hours of irrigation differ from the local water
purveyor, the stricter of the two must apply. Operation of the irrigation system outside
the normal watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
3. For implementation of the irrigation schedule, particular attention must be paid to
irrigation run times, emission device, flow rate, and current reference
evapotranspiration, so that applied water meets the Estimated Total Water Use. Total
annual applied water must be less than or equal to Maximum Applied Water Allowance
(MAWA). Actual irrigation schedules must be regulated by automatic irrigation
controllers using current reference evapotranspiration data (e.g., CIMIS) or soil
moisture sensor data.
4. Parameters used to set the automatic controller must be developed and submitted for
each of the following:
a) the plant establishment period;
b) the established landscape; and
c) temporarily irrigated areas.
5. Each irrigation schedule must consider for each station all of the following that apply:
a) irrigation interval (days between irrigation);
b) irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid runoff);
c) number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to avoid runoff;
d) amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis;
e) application rate setting;
f) root depth setting;
g) plant type setting;
h) soil type;
i) slope factor setting;
j) shade factor setting; and
k) irrigation uniformity or efficiency setting.
I. Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule:
1. Landscapes must be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular maintenance
schedule must be submitted with the Certificate of Completion.
2. A regular maintenance schedule must include, but not be limited to, routine inspection;
auditing, adjustment and repair of the irrigation system and its components; aerating
and dethatching turf areas; topdressing with compost, replenishing mulch; fertilizing;
pruning; weeding in all landscape areas, and removing obstructions to emission
devices. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering window is
allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
3. Repair of all irrigation equipment must be done with the originally installed components
or their equivalents or with components with greater efficiency.
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4. A project applicant is encouraged to implement established landscape industry
sustainable Best Practices all landscape maintenance activities.
J. Effective Precipitation.
A local agency may consider Effective Precipitation (25% of annual precipitation) in
tracking water use and may use the following equation to calculate Maximum Applied
Water Allowance: MAWA= (ETo - Eppt) (0.62) [(0.55 x LA) + (0.45 x SLA)] for
residential areas. MAWA= (ETo - Eppt) (0.62) [(0.45 x LA) + (0.55 x SLA)] for non-
residential areas.
15- 15A -6: WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET:
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 Section 5615.
A. Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet: A project applicant must complete the
"Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet" supplied by staff, which contains
information on the plant factor, irrigation method, irrigation efficiency, and area
associated with each hydrozone. Calculations are then made to show that the
evapotranspiration adjustment factor (ETAF) for the landscape project does not
exceed a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for non - residential areas,
exclusive of Special Landscape Areas. The ETAF for a landscape project is based
on the plant factors and irrigation methods selected. The Maximum Applied Water
Allowance is calculated based on the maximum ETAF allowed (0.55 for residential
areas and 0.45 for non - residential areas) and expressed as annual gallons
required. The Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU) is calculated based on the
plants used and irrigation method selected for the landscape design. ETWU must
be below the MAWA.
In calculating the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Total Water
Use, a project applicant must use the annual ETo value for El Segundo of 33.0. The
annual ETo is found in the CIMIS Reference Evapotranspiration Zones Map, from
Department of Water Resources, published in 1999.
B. Water Budget: Water budget calculations must adhere to the following
requirements:
The plant factor used must be from WUCOLS or from horticultural researchers with
academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the California
Department of Water Resources (DWR). The plant factor ranges from 0 to 0.1 for
very low water using plants, 0.1 to 0.3 for low water use plants, from 0.4 to 0.6 for
moderate water use plants, and from 0.7 to 1.0 for high water use plants.
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2. All water features must be included in the high water use hydrozone and
temporarily irrigated areas must be included in the low water use hydrozone.
3. All Special Landscape Areas must be identified and the water use for each area
must be calculated using the "Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet" supplied by
staff.
4. ETAF for new and existing (non - rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas must not
exceed 1.0.
15- 15A -7: SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT:
Soil conditioning notes should be included on the plans. The soil analysis must include a
description of: soil texture, water holding capacity, infiltration rate determined by
laboratory test or soil infiltration rate table, 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. In
order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management report
must be completed by the project applicant, or his /her designee, as follows:
A. Submit soil samples to a laboratory for analysis and recommendations.
1. Soil sampling must be conducted in accordance with laboratory protocol, including
protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended plants.
2. The soil analysis must include:
a. soil texture;
b. infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate table;
c. pH;
d. total soluble salts;
e. sodium;
f. percent of organic matter; and
g. recommendations.
B. In projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e. production home developments)
a soil sampling rate of 1 in 7 lots or approximately 15% will satisfy this requirement.
Large landscape projects must sample at a rate equivalent to 1 in 7 lots.
C. The project applicant, or his /her designee, must comply with one of the following:
1. If significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report must be submitted
to the local agency as part of the Landscape Documentation Package; or
2. If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report must be submitted to
the local agency as part of the Landscape Certificate of Completion.
D. The soil analysis report must be made available, in a timely manner, to the
professionals preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans to
make any necessary adjustments to the design plans.
E. The project applicant, or his /her designee, must submit documentation verifying
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implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the local agency with
Certificate of Completion.
15- 15A -8: GRADING DESIGN PLAN REQUIREMENTS:
A grading design plan must be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation
Package for the project.
A. The project applicant must submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished
configurations and elevations of the landscape area including:
1. height of graded slopes;
2. drainage patterns;
3. pad elevations;
4. finish grade; and
5. stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.
B. To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project
applicants:
1. grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and
does not drain on to non - permeable hardscapes;
2. avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and
3. avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.
C. The grading design plan must contain the following statement: "I have complied with
the criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly 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.
15- 15A -9: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND RAINWATER RETENTION:
A. Stormwater management practices minimize runoff and increase infiltration which
recharges groundwater and improves water quality. Implementing stormwater best
management practices into the landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff
and to increase on -site rainwater retention and infiltration are encouraged.
B. Project applicants must refer to the local agency or Regional Water Quality Control
Board for information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements.
C. All planted landscape areas are required to have friable soil to maximize water
retention and infiltration. (Refer to ESMC § 15- 15A- 5(D)).
D. It is strongly recommended that landscape areas be designed for capture and
infiltration capacity that is sufficient to prevent runoff from impervious surfaces (i.e.
roof and paved areas) from either: the one inch, 24 -hour rain event or (2) the 85th
percentile, 24 -hour rain event, and /or additional capacity as required by any applicable
local, regional, state or federal regulation.
E. It is recommended that stormwater projects incorporate any of the following elements
to improve on -site stormwater and dry weather runoff capture and use:
1. Grade impervious surfaces, such as driveways, during construction to drain to
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vegetated areas.
2. Minimize the area of impervious surfaces such as paved areas, roof and concrete
driveways.
3. Incorporate pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., gravel, permeable pavers or blocks,
pervious or porous concrete) that minimize runoff.
4. Direct runoff from paved surfaces and roof areas into planting beds or landscaped
areas to maximize site water capture and reuse.
5. Incorporate rain gardens, cisterns, and other rain harvesting or catchment
systems.
6. Incorporate infiltration beds, swales, basins and drywells to capture storm water
and dry weather runoff and increase percolation into the soil.
7. Consider constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, equalize excess flow,
and filter pollutants.
F. Landscape areas containing artificial turf or synthetic grass must be permeable and
must not contain lead or other toxic chemicals which can pollute ground water or the
storm drain system.
15- 15A -10: 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. The surface area of any water feature must be
included in the high water use hydrozone area of the water budget calculation.
A. Recirculating water systems must be used for water features.
B. Where available, recycled water must be used as a source for decorative water
features.
C. Surface area of a water feature must be included in the high water use hydrozone area
of the water budget calculation.
D. Pool and spa covers are highly recommended.
15- 15A -11: 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.
15- 15A -12: 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:
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A. Signs identifying water efficient landscape species, hydrozones, irrigation equipment,
and other water conserving landscape design elements placed around the model.
Signage must include information about the site water use as designed per the local
ordinance; specify who designed and installed the water efficient landscape; and
demonstrate low water use approaches to landscaping such as using native plants,
graywater systems, and rainwater catchment systems.
B. Literature must be available to individuals touring the model home describing the
design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes.
15- 15A -13: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE OPTION:
The prescriptive requirements may be used as a compliance option to the Model Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Compliance with the following items is mandatory and
must be documented on a landscape plan in order to use the prescriptive compliance
option:
A. Submit a Landscape Documentation Package which includes the following
elements:
1. date
2. project applicant
3. project address (if available, parcel and /or lot number(s
4. total landscape area (square feet), including a breakdown of turf and plant material
5. project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner -
installed)
6. water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water
purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well
7. contact information for the project applicant and property owner
8. applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the
requirements of the prescriptive compliance option to the MWELO ".
B. Incorporate compost: at a rate of at least four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet to a
depth of six inches into landscape area (unless contra - indicated by a soil test);
C. Plant material must comply with all of the following:
1. For residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional, little or
no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 75% of the plant area
excluding edibles and areas using recycled water;
2. For non - residential areas, install climate adapted plants that require occasional,
little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 100% of the plant
area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water; and
3. A minimum three inch (3") layer of mulch must be applied on all exposed soil
surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers,
or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated.
D. Turf must comply with all of the following:
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1. Turf must not exceed 25% of the landscape area in residential areas, and no turf
is permitted in non - residential areas to comply with the Prescriptive Compliance
Option;
2. Turf must not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of one (1) foot
vertical elevation change for every four (4) feet of horizontal length;
3. Turf is prohibited in parkways less than ten (10) feet wide, unless the parkway is
adjacent to a parking strip and used to enter and exit vehicles. Any turf in parkways
must be irrigated by sub - surface irrigation or by other technology that creates no
overspray or runoff.
E. Irrigation systems must comply with the following:
1. Automatic irrigation controllers are required and must use evapotranspiration or soil
moisture sensor data.
2. Irrigation controllers must be of a type which does not lose programming date in
the event the primary power source is interrupted.
3. Pressure regulators must be installed on the irrigation system to ensure the
dynamic pressure of the system is within the manufacturers recommended
pressure range.
4. Manual shut -off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) must be
installed as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply.
5. All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the ANSI
standard, ASABE /ICC 802 -2014. "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter
Standard," All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape must document a
distribution uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol defined in
ASABE /ICC 802 -2014.
F. At the time of final inspection: the permit applicant must provide the owner of the
property with a certificate of completion, certificate of installation, irrigation schedule
and a schedule of landscape and irrigation maintenance.
15- 15A -14: 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 Director of Planning and Building Safety. 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.
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B. Items Submitted For Review: The following items must be submitted for review to
request a certificate of compliance:
1. Landscape Certificate of Completion.
2. Soil Management Report.
3. Irrigation Scheduling Parameters.
4. Irrigation audit report, Irrigation Survey, or Irrigation Water Use Analysis report.
5. Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance schedule.
C. Verification Of Compliance: 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.
1. Upon completion of the landscaping project, the applicant must submit a "Landscape
Installation Certificate of Completion" to the Planning and Building Safety Department,
certifying that the landscaping has been installed as shown on the approved record
drawings with the City.
2. No final for the landscaping permit will be approved by the City for the project until the
project applicant has submitted an "Irrigation Survey," or "Irrigation Water Use
Analysis," or "Irrigation Audit" report proving the project does exceed the "Maximum
Applied Water Allowance" calculated by the licensed professional as approved in the
record drawings with the City. The "Irrigation Survey," or "Irrigation Water Use
Analysis," or "Irrigation Audit" report must describe how much water is used within a
three -month period after the irrigation system is fully functioning and all landscaping
has been installed. The report must be used to evaluate water use in landscaping
projects and provide recommendations to prevent water waste. All landscape irrigation
audits must be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
D. Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis Report: The
Landscape Certificate of Completion must be accompanied by an Irrigation Audit,
irrigation Survey, or Irrigation Water Use Analysis report. All landscape irrigation
audits must be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor. Landscape audits
must not be conducted by the person who designed the landscape or installed the
landscape.
The Irrigation Audit, or Irrigation Survey, or Irrigation Water Use Analysis report must
describe the following:
a) Operation pressure of the irrigation system;
b) Distribution uniformity of overhead irrigation;
c) Precipitation rate of overhead irrigation; and
d) Report of any overspray or broken irrigation equipment.
2. In large projects or projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e. production home
developments) an auditing rate of 1 in 7 lots or approximately 15% will satisfy this
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requirement.
3. For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after December
1, 2015, as described in ESMC § 15- 15A -3:
a) the project applicant must submit an irrigation audit report with the Certificate of
Completion to the local agency which may include, but is not limited to: inspection,
system tune -up, system test with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run
off that causes overland flow, and preparation of an irrigation schedule, including
configuring irrigation controllers with application rate, soil types, plant factors,
slope, exposure and any other factors necessary for accurate programming;
b) the local agency must administer programs that may include, but not be limited to,
irrigation water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation surveys for compliance
with the Maximum Applied Water Allowance.
E. Irrigation Schedule: 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. Irrigation Maintenance Schedule: An irrigation maintenance schedule time line 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.
15- 15A -15: PROVISIONS FOR EXISTING LANDSCAPES:
A. Existing Landscapes: A local agency may by mutual agreement, designate another
agency such as a water purveyor, to implement some or all of the requirements contained
in this ordinance. Local agencies may collaborate with water purveyors to define each
entity's specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance.
B. Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis: This section
will apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before December 1, 2015 and
are over one acre in size:
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1. For all landscapes that have a dedicated water meter for the irrigation system, the local
agency is required to administer programs that may include, but not be limited to,
irrigation water use analyses, irrigation surveys, and irrigation audits to evaluate water
use and provide recommendations as necessary to reduce landscape water use to a
level that does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing
landscapes. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing landscapes must be
calculated as: MAWA = (0.8) (ETo)(LA)(0.62).
2. For all landscapes that do not have a dedicated meter for the irrigation system, the local
agency must administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation
surveys and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as
necessary in order to prevent water waste.
3. All Landscape audits must be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor and
must describe the items in ESMC § 15- 15A -14 (D)(1).
C. Water Waste Prevention: Local agencies must prevent water waste resulting from
inefficient landscape irrigation by prohibiting runoff from leaving the target landscape due
to low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where water flows onto
adjacent property, non - irrigated areas, walks, roadways, parking lots, or structures.
Penalties for violation of these prohibitions will be established locally.
Restrictions regarding overspray and runoff may be modified if:
1. the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or
2. the adjacent non - permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain
entirely to landscaping.
15- 15A -16: 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.
C. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter will be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue will
constitute a separate offense and will be punishable as such. Before any
enforcement action of this section by the city, at least one warning notice shall be
provided to a person responsible for a violation of this section, provided that the
violation does not create an immediate danger to health or safety. In cases of
immediate danger to health and safety, no warning notice is required before an
enforcement action.
D. The Director of Planning and Building Safety Department will have authority to
perform the following duties:
1. To enforce the provisions of this chapter and the Landscape Specifications;
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2. To supervise or inspect all work done under any permit or approval issued in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter;
3. To promulgate rules and regulations, and to amend or add to them, for the
implementation of the provisions of this chapter and the standards as technology,
situations, products and procedures change."
SECTION 27: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to
achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the
provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a
manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and,
within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be
published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 32: Urgency Ordinance. This Ordinance is adopted by a four -fifths vote, and
will become effective immediately upon adoption pursuant to Government Code §
36937(b) for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of
ATTEST:
2015.
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 1
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Ordinance No. was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the day of , 2015, and was duly passed and adopted by said City
Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the day of 2015, and the
same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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Executive Department
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EXECUTIVE ORDER B -29 -15
WHEREAS on January 17, 2014, 1 proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist
throughout the State of California due to severe drought conditions; and
WHEREAS on April 25, 2014, 1 proclaimed a Continued State of Emergency
to exist throughout the State of California due to the ongoing drought; and
WHEREAS California's water supplies continue to be severely depleted
despite a limited amount of rain and snowfall this winter, with record low snowpack
in the Sierra Nevada mountains, decreased water levels in most of California's
reservoirs, reduced flows in the state's rivers and shrinking supplies in underground
water basins; and
WHEREAS the severe drought conditions continue to present urgent
challenges including: drinking water shortages in communities across the state,
diminished water for agricultural production, degraded habitat for many fish and
wildlife species, increased wildfire risk, and the threat of saltwater contamination to
fresh water supplies in the Sacramento -San Joaquin Bay Delta; and
WHEREAS a distinct possibility exists that the current drought will stretch into
a fifth straight year in 2016 and beyond; and
WHEREAS new expedited actions are needed to reduce the harmful impacts
from water shortages and other impacts of the drought; and
WHEREAS the magnitude of the severe drought conditions continues to
present threats beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and
facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual
aid region or regions to combat; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of section 8558(b) of the Government Code,
I find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continue
to exist in California due to water shortage and drought conditions with which local
authority is unable to cope; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of section 8571 of the California
Government Code, I find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations
specified in this order would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of
the drought.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor of the State of
California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
statutes of the State of California, in particular Government Code sections 8567 and
8571 of the California Government Code, do hereby issue this Executive Order,
effective immediately.
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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The orders and provisions contained in my January 17, 2014 Proclamation,
my April 25, 2014 Proclamation, and Executive Orders B -26 -14 and B -28 -14
remain in full force and effect except as modified herein.
SAVE WATER
2. The State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) shall impose
restrictions to achieve a statewide 25% reduction in potable urban water
usage through February 28, 2016. These restrictions will require water
suppliers to California's cities and towns to reduce usage as compared to the
amount used in 2013. These restrictions should consider the relative per
capita water usage of each water suppliers' service area, and require that
those areas with high per capita use achieve proportionally greater reductions
than those with low use. The California Public Utilities Commission is
requested to take similar action with respect to investor -owned utilities
providing water services.
3. The Department of Water Resources (the Department) shall lead a statewide
initiative, in partnership with local agencies, to collectively replace 50 million
square feet of lawns and ornamental turf with drought tolerant landscapes.
The Department shall provide funding to allow for lawn replacement programs
in underserved communities, which will complement local programs already
underway across the state.
4. The California Energy Commission, jointly with the Department and the Water
Board, shall implement a time - limited statewide appliance rebate program to
provide monetary incentives for the replacement of inefficient household
devices.
5. The Water Board shall impose restrictions to require that commercial,
industrial, and institutional properties, such as campuses, golf courses, and
cemeteries, immediately implement water efficiency measures to reduce
potable water usage in an amount consistent with the reduction targets
mandated by Directive 2 of this Executive Order.
6. The Water Board shall prohibit irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf
on public street medians.
7. The Water Board shall prohibit irrigation with potable water outside of newly
constructed homes and buildings that is not delivered by drip or microspray
systems.
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The Water Board shall direct urban water suppliers to develop rate structures
and other pricing mechanisms, including but not limited to surcharges, fees,
and penalties, to maximize water conservation consistent with statewide
water restrictions. The Water Board is directed to adopt emergency
regulations, as it deems necessary, pursuant to Water Code section 1058.5 to
implement this directive. The Water Board is further directed to work with
state agencies and water suppliers to identify mechanisms that would
encourage and facilitate the adoption of rate structures and other pricing
mechanisms that promote water conservation. The California Public Utilities
Commission is requested to take similar action with respect to investor -owned
utilities providing water services.
INCREASE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST WATER WASTE
9. The Water Board shall require urban water suppliers to provide monthly
information on water usage, conservation, and enforcement on a permanent
basis.
10. The Water Board shall require frequent reporting of water diversion and use
by water right holders, conduct inspections to determine whether illegal
diversions or wasteful and unreasonable use of water are occurring, and bring
enforcement actions against illegal diverters and those engaging in the
wasteful and unreasonable use of water. Pursuant to Government Code
sections 8570 and 8627, the Water Board is granted authority to inspect
property or diversion facilities to ascertain compliance with water rights laws
and regulations where there is cause to believe such laws and regulations
have been violated. When access is not granted by a property owner, the
Water Board may obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to the procedures set
forth in Title 13 (commencing with section 1822.50) of Part 3 of the Code of
Civil Procedure for the purposes of conducting an inspection pursuant to this
directive.
11. The Department shall update the State Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance through expedited regulation. This updated Ordinance shall
increase water efficiency standards for new and existing landscapes through
more efficient irrigation systems, greywater usage, onsite storm water
capture, and by limiting the portion of landscapes that can be covered in turf.
It will also require reporting on the implementation and enforcement of local
ordinances, with required reports due by December 31, 2015. The
Department shall provide information on local compliance to the Water Board,
which shall consider adopting regulations or taking appropriate enforcement
actions to promote compliance. The Department shall provide technical
assistance and give priority in grant funding to public agencies for actions
necessary to comply with local ordinances.
12. Agricultural water suppliers that supply water to more than 25,000 acres shall
include in their required 2015 Agricultural Water Management Plans a
detailed drought management plan that describes the actions and measures
the supplier will take to manage water demand during drought. The
Department shall require those plans to include quantification of water
supplies and demands for 2013, 2014, and 2015 to the extent data is
available. The Department will provide technical assistance to water
suppliers in preparing the plans.
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13. Agricultural water suppliers that supply water to 10,000 to 25,000 acres of
irrigated lands shall develop Agricultural Water Management Plans and
submit the plans to the Department by July 1, 2016. These plans shall
include a detailed drought management plan and quantification of water
supplies and demands in 2013, 2014, and 2015, to the extent that data is
available. The Department shall give priority in grant funding to agricultural
water suppliers that supply water to 10,000 to 25,000 acres of land for
development and implementation of Agricultural Water Management Plans.
14. The Department shall report to Water Board on the status of the Agricultural
Water Management Plan submittals within one month of receipt of those
reports.
15. Local water agencies in high and medium priority groundwater basins shall
immediately implement all requirements of the California Statewide
Groundwater Elevation Monitoring Program pursuant to Water Code section
10933. The Department shall refer noncompliant local water agencies within
high and medium priority groundwater basins to the Water Board by
December 31, 2015, which shall consider adopting regulations or taking
appropriate enforcement to promote compliance.
16. The California Energy Commission shall adopt emergency regulations
establishing standards that improve the efficiency of water appliances,
including toilets, urinals, and faucets available for sale and installation in new
and existing buildings.
INVEST IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES
17. The California Energy Commission, jointly with the Department and the Water
Board, shall implement a Water Energy Technology (WET) program to deploy
innovative water management technologies for businesses, residents,
industries, and agriculture. This program will achieve water and energy
savings and greenhouse gas reductions by accelerating use of cutting -edge
technologies such as renewable energy - powered desalination, integrated on-
site reuse systems, water -use monitoring software, irrigation system timing
and precision technology, and on -farm precision technology.
STREAMLINE GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
18. The Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Housing and
Community Development shall work jointly with counties to provide temporary
assistance for persons moving from housing units due to a lack of potable
water who are served by a private well or water utility with less than 15
connections, and where all reasonable attempts to find a potable water
source have been exhausted.
19. State permitting agencies shall prioritize review and approval of water
infrastructure projects and programs that increase local water supplies,
including water recycling facilities, reservoir improvement projects, surface
water treatment plants, desalination plants, stormwater capture, and
greywater systems. Agencies shall report to the Governor's Office on
applications that have been pending for longer than 90 days.
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20. The Department shall take actions required to plan and, if necessary,
implement Emergency Drought Salinity Barriers in coordination and
consultation with the Water Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife at
locations within the Sacramento - San Joaquin delta estuary. These barriers
will be designed to conserve water for use later in the year to meet state and
federal Endangered Species Act requirements, preserve to the extent
possible water quality in the Delta, and retain water supply for essential
human health and safety uses in 2015 and in the future.
21. The Water Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall immediately
consider any necessary regulatory approvals for the purpose of installation of
the Emergency Drought Salinity Barriers.
22. The Department shall immediately consider voluntary crop idling water
transfer and water exchange proposals of one year or less in duration that are
initiated by local public agencies and approved in 2015 by the Department
subject to the criteria set forth in Water Code section 1810.
23. The Water Board will prioritize new and amended safe drinking water permits
that enhance water supply and reliability for community water systems facing
water shortages or that expand service connections to include existing
residences facing water shortages. As the Department of Public Health's
drinking water program was transferred to the Water Board, any reference to
the Department of Public Health in any prior Proclamation or Executive Order
listed in Paragraph 1 is deemed to refer to the Water Board.
24. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shall launch a
public information campaign to educate the public on actions they can take to
help to prevent wildfires including the proper treatment of dead and dying
trees. Pursuant to Government Code section 8645, $1.2 million from the State
Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fund (Fund 3063) shall be allocated to
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to carry out this
directive.
25. The Energy Commission shall expedite the processing of all applications or
petitions for amendments to power plant certifications issued by the Energy
Commission for the purpose of securing alternate water supply necessary for
continued power plant operation. Title 20, section 1769 of the California
Code of Regulations is hereby waived for any such petition, and the Energy
Commission is authorized to create and implement an alternative process to
consider such petitions. This process may delegate amendment approval
authority, as appropriate, to the Energy Commission Executive Director. The
Energy Commission shall give timely notice to all relevant local, regional, and
state agencies of any petition subject to this directive, and shall post on its
website any such petition.
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26. For purposes of carrying out directives 2 -9, 11, 16 -17, 20-23, and 25,
Division 13 (commencing with section 21000) of the Public Resources Code
and regulations adopted pursuant to that Division are hereby
suspended. This suspension applies to any actions taken by state agencies,
and for actions taken by local agencies where the state agency with primary
responsibility for implementing the directive concurs that local action is
required, as well as for any necessary permits or approvals required to
complete these actions. This suspension, and those specified in paragraph 9
of the January 17, 2014 Proclamation, paragraph 19 of the April 25, 2014
proclamation, and paragraph 4 of Executive Order B- 26 -14, shall remain in
effect until May 31, 2016. Drought relief actions taken pursuant to these
paragraphs that are started prior to May 31, 2016, but not completed, shall
not be subject to Division 13 (commencing with section 21000) of the Public
Resources Code for the time required to complete them.
27. For purposes of carrying out directives 20 and 21, section 13247 and Chapter
3 of Part 3 (commencing with section 85225) of the Water Code are
suspended.
28. For actions called for in this proclamation in directive 20, the Department
shall exercise any authority vested in the Central Valley Flood Protection
Board, as codified in Water Code section 8521, et seq., that is necessary to
enable these urgent actions to be taken more quickly than otherwise possible.
The Director of the Department of Water Resources is specifically authorized,
on behalf of the State of California, to request that the Secretary of the Army,
on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of
Engineers, grant any permission required pursuant to section 14 of the Rivers
and Harbors Act of 1899 and codified in section 48 of title 33 of the United
States Code.
29. The Department is directed to enter into agreements with landowners for the
purposes of planning and installation of the Emergency Drought Barriers in
2015 to the extent necessary to accommodate access to barrier locations,
land -side and water -side construction, and materials staging in proximity to
barrier locations. Where the Department is unable to reach an agreement
with landowners, the Department may exercise the full authority of
Government Code section 8572.
30. For purposes of this Executive Order, chapter 3.5 (commencing with section
11340) of part 1 of division 3 of the Government Code and chapter 5
(commencing with section 25400) of division 15 of the Public Resources
Code are suspended for the development and adoption of regulations or
guidelines needed to carry out the provisions in this Order. Any entity issuing
regulations or guidelines pursuant to this directive shall conduct a public .
meeting on the regulations and guidelines prior to adopting them.
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31. In order to ensure that equipment and services necessary for drought
response can be procured quickly, the provisions of the Government Code
and the Public Contract Code applicable to state contracts, including, but not
limited to, advertising and competitive bidding requirements, are hereby
suspended for directives 17, 20, and 24. Approval by the Department of
Finance is required prior to the execution of any contract entered into
pursuant to these directives.
This Executive Order is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or
benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State
of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other
person.
I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order be filed in
the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given
to this Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the State of California to
be affixed this 15t day of April 2015.
EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
Governor of California
ATTEST:
ALEX PADILLA
Secretary of State
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Model Water Efficient Lands�'c�(a��p��e Ordinance
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California Code of Regulations
Title 23. Waters
Division 2. Department of Water Resources
Chapter 2.7. Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
§ 490. Purpose.
(a) The State Legislature has found:
(1) that the waters of the state are of limited supply and are subject to ever increasing demands;
(2) that the continuation of California's economic prosperity is dependent on the availability of
adequate supplies of water for future uses;
(3) that it is the policy of the State to promote the conservation and efficient use of water and to
prevent the waste of this valuable resource;
(4) that landscapes are essential to the quality of life in California by providing areas for active
and passive recreation and as an enhancement to the environment by cleaning air and water,
preventing erosion, offering fire protection, and replacing ecosystems lost to development; a*d
(5) that landscape design, installation, maintenance and management can and should be water
efficient; and
(6) that Section 2 of Article X of the California Constitution specifies that the right to use water
is limited to the amount reasonably required for the beneficial use to be served and the right does
not and shall not extend to waste or unreasonable method of use.
(b) Consistent with these legislative findings, the purpose of this model ordinance is to:
(1) promote the values and benefits of landscaping practices that integrate and go beyond the
conservation and efficient use of water; landseartes -w 1ifl ,- ,.ecognizing the need- to invest 3 atei-
.,a ether- fe.,...,,fees as arrr..iendy as sible;
(2) establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining and managing water
efficient landscapes in new construction and rehabilitated projects by encouraging the use of a
watershed approach that requires cross - sector collaboration of industry, government and property
owners to achieve the many benefits possible;
(3) establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention for existing
landscapes;
(4) use water efficiently without waste by setting a Maximum Applied Water Allowance as an
upper limit for water use and reduce water use to the lowest practical amount;
(5) promote the benefits of consistent landscape ordinances with neighboring local and regional
agencies;
(6) encourage local agencies and water purveyors to use economic incentives that promote the
efficient use of water, such as implementing a tiered -rate structure; and
(7) encourage local agencies to designate the necessary authority that implements and enforces
the provisions of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance or its local landscape
ordinance.
(c) Landscapes that are planned, designed, installed, managed and maintained with the watershed based
approach can improve California's environmental conditions and provide bcncfit5 and realize
sustainability goals. Such landscapes will make the urban environment resilient in the face of climatic
extremes. Consistent with the legislative findings and purpose of the Ordinance, conditions in the urban
setting will be improved by_
(1) Creating the conditions to support life in the soil by reducing compaction, incorporating
organic matter that increases water retention, and promoting productive plant growth that leads
to more carbon storage, oxygeii production, shade, habitat and esthetic benefits.
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(2) Minimizigg energy use by reducing, irrigation water requirements, reducing reliance on
petroleum based fertilizers and pesticides, and planting climate appropriate shade trees in urban
areas.
(3) Conserving water by capturing and reusing rainwater and gaaywater wherever possible and
selecting climate appropriate plants that need minimal supplemental water after establishment.
(4) Protecting air and water quality by reducing power equipment use and landfill disposal grips,
selecting recycled and locally sourced materials, and using compost, mulch and efficient
irrigation equipment to prevent erosion.
(5) Protecting existing habitat and creating new habitat by choosing local native plants, climate
adapted non - natives and avoiding invasive plants. Utilizing integrated pest management with
least toxic methods as the first course of action.
Note: Authority cited: Section 65593, Government Code. Reference: Sections 65591, 65593, 65596,
Government Code.
§ 490.1 Applicability
(a) After Januafy 1, December 1, 2015, and consistent with Executive Order No. ,B- 29 -15, this
ordinance shall apply to all of the following landscape projects:
( I ) new development pro jects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500
s care feet re u i ring a bui[din or landscape perm it plan check or design review,
(2) rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than
2,500 square feet requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check, or design review;
development PFOjeetS With a landseape area eqUal tE) eF gfe&tel' fllaH 2,500 SEltial-e fe
find muki family py-ojeets with a landscape area eqkial to or- gr-eaw- than 2,500 squar-a-fet4
dseape a ectu& te�
greater 5,000 ILiare fee! reqLdritig a building or landseape pennit, plan eheek
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(3) (4) existing landscapes limited to Sections 493, 493.1 and 493.2; and
(4) (-5) cemeteries. Recognizing the special landscape management needs of cemeteries, new and
rehabilitated cemeteries are limited to Sections 492.4, 492.11 and 492.12; and existing
cemeteries are limited to Sections 493, 493.1 and 493.2.
(b) For local land use agencies working, together to develop a regional water efficient landscape
ordinance, the reporting requirements of this ordinance shall become effective December 1, 2015 and
the remainder of this ordinance shall be effective no later than February 1, 2016.
(e) Any project with an aggregate landscape area of 2,500 square feet or less may comnlly witli the
performance requirements of this ordinance or conform to the prescriptive measures contained in Appendix
D.
(d) For projects using treated or untreated graywater or rainwater captured on site, any lot or parcel within
the project that has less than 2500 sq. f) of landscape and meets the lot or parcel's landscape water
requirement (Estimated Total Water Use) entirely with treated or untreated graywater or through stored
rainwater captured on site is subject only to Appendix D section (5).
(he) This ordinance does not apply to:
(1) registered local, state or federal historical sites;
(2) ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system;
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(3) mined -land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; or
(4) existing plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 491. Definitions.
The terms used in this ordinance have the meaning set forth below:
(a) "applied water" means the portion of water supplied by the irrigation system to the landscape.
(b) "automatic irrigation controller" means art autematie timing device used to remotely control valves
that operate an irrigation system. Automatic irrigation controllers are able to self- adjust and schedule
irrigation events using either evapotranspiration (weather- based) or soil moisture data.
(c) "backflow prevention device" means a safety device used to prevent pollution or contamination of
the water supply due to the reverse flow of water from the irrigation system.
(d) "Certificate of Completion" means the document required under Section 492.9.
(e) "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.
(f) "certified landscape irrigation auditor" means a person certified to perform landscape irrigation
audits by an accredited academic institution, a professional trade organization or other program such as
the US Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense irrigation auditor certification program and
Irrigation Association's Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor program.
(g) "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.
(h) "common interest developments" means community apartment projects, condominium projects,
planned developments, and stock cooperatives per Civil Code Section 1351.
(i) "coinpost" means the safe and stable product of controlled biologic decomposition of organic
materials that is beneficial to plant rg owth.
Qi) "conversion factor (0.62)" means the number that converts acre - inches per acre per year to gallons
/per square foot per year.
M "distribution uniformity" means the measure of the uniformity of irrigation water over a defined
area.
GI) "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.
(kM) "ecological restoration project" means a project where the site is intentionally altered to establish a
defined, indigenous, historic ecosystem.
(In) "effective precipitation" or "usable rainfall" (Eppt) means the portion of total precipitation which
becomes available for plant growth.
(rrto) "emitter" means a drip irrigation emission device that delivers water slowly from the system to the
soil.
(np) "established landscape" means the point at which plants in the landscape have developed significant
root growth into the soil. Typically, most plants are established after one or two years of growth.
(eq) "establishment period of the plants" means the first year after installing the plant in the landscape or
the first two years if irrigation will be terminated after establishment. Typically, most plants are
established after one or two years of growth. Native habitat mitigation areas and trees may need three to
five years for establishment.
(pr) "Estimated Total Water Use" (ETWU) means the total water used for the landscape as described in
Section 492.4.
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(qs) "ET adjustment factor" (ETAF) means a factor of 90.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for non-
residential areas, that, when applied to reference evapotranspiration, adjusts for plant factors and
irrigation efficiency, two major influences upon the amount of water that needs to be applied to the
landscape. A eembifted plafft mix wiIh a site wide eveFoge ef 0.5 is the basis of the plaiit fktor per-ti
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ET .,s4ment Faeter -is (Q.'"frn r'n ` The ETAF for a new and existing (non- rehabilitated) Special
Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0. The ETAF for existing non - rehabilitated landscapes is 0.8.
(rt) "evapotranspiration rate" means the quantity of water evaporated from adjacent soil and other
surfaces and transpired by plants during a specified time.
(su) "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.
v "flow sensor" means an inline device installed at the supply point of the irrigation system that
produces a repeatable signal proportional to flow rate. Flow sensors must be connected to an autoiiiak
irrigation controller, or flow monitor capable of receiving flow signals and operating master valves. This
combination flaw sensor /controller may also function as a landscape water meter or submeter..
w "friable" means a soil condition that is easily crumbled or loosely compacted down to a minimum
depth per planting material requirements, whereby the root structure of newly planted material will be
allowed to spread unimpeded.
(x) "fuel Modification Plan Guideline" means guidelines from a local fire authority to assist residents
and businesses that are developing land or building structures in a fire hazard severity zone.
(v) "graywater" means untreated wastewater that has not been contaminated by any toilet discharge, has
not been affected by infectious,- contaminated, or unhealthy bodily wastes, and does not present a threat
from contamination by unhealthful processing, manufacturing, operating wastes. "Graywater"
includes, but is not limited to, wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom washbasins, clothes
washing machines and laundry tubs but does not include wastewater from kitchen sinks or
dishwashers. Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12.
(tz) "hardscapes" means any durable material (pervious and non - pervious).
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as (,v) "hydrozone" means a portion of the landscaped area having plants with similar water needs and
rooting depth. A hydrozone may be irrigated or non - irrigated.
(w) "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).
cc (x) "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. mania -us ;►feeds" weed
designated by flie Weed Gefitr-el Regulmiens in the Weed Control Aet and identified on a Regie
Dist-riot noxious • eed eeot list. " Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California Invasive Plant
Inventory and USDA invasive and noxious weeds database.
(y) "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. The audit must be
conducted in a manner consistent with the Irrigation Association's Landscape Irrigation Auditor
Certification program or other U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Watersense" labeled auditing
program.
Lee) (z) "irrigation efficiency" (IE) means the measurement of the amount of water beneficially used
divided by the amount of water applied. Irrigation efficiency is derived from measurements and estimates
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of irrigation system characteristics and management practices. The irrigation
efficiency for purposes of this ordinance are 0.75 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip systems.
and maintained s ,stem
(fff) (ea) "irrigation survey" means an evaluation of an irrigation system that is less detailed than an
irrigation audit. An irrigation survey includes, but is not limited to: inspection, system test, and written
recommendations to improve performance of the irrigation system.
(gg) (bb) "irrigation water use analysis" means a review of water use data based on meter readings and
billing data.
(ee) "landscape architect" means a person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in
the state of California Business and Professions Code, Section 5615.
Q (44) "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 non - pervious hardscapes, and other non - irrigated areas designated for
non - development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).
Q (eO "landscape contractor" means a person licensed by the state of California to construct, maintain,
repair, install, or subcontract the development of landscape systems.
(4) "Landscape Documentation Package" means the documents required under Section 492.3.
(11) (gg) "landscape project" means total area of landscape in a project as defined in "landscape area" for
the purposes of this ordinance, meeting requirements under Section 490.1.
(mm) "landscape water meter" means an inline device installed at the irrigation supply point that
measures the flow of water into the irrigation system and is connected to a totalizer to record water use.
nn (W "lateral line" means the water delivery pipeline that supplies water to the emitters or sprinklers
from the valve.
00 (mimi) "local agency" means a city or county, including a charter city or charter county, that is
responsible for adopting and implementing the ordinance. The local agency is also responsible for the
enforcement of this ordinance, including but not limited to, approval of a permit and plan check or
design review of a project.
(pp) & "local water purveyor" means any entity, including a public agency, city, county, or private
water company that provides retail water service.
Cqql (kk-) "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.
(rr) (44 "main line" means the pressurized pipeline that delivers water from the water source to the valve
or outlet.
ss "iiiaster shirt -off valve" is an automatic valve installed at the irrigation supply oint which controls
water flow into the irrigation system. When this valve is closed water will not be supplied to the
irri atg ion system. A master valve will rg eatly reduce any water loss due to a leaky station valve.
tt ( "Maximum Applied Water Allowance" (MAWA) means the upper limit of annual applied
water for the established landscaped area as specified in Section 492.4. It is based upon the area's
reference evapotranspiration, the ET Adjustment Factor, and the size of the landscape area. The
Estimated Total Water Use shall not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. Special
Landscape Areas, including recreation areas, areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants
such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated with recycled water are subject to the
MAWA with an ETAF not to exceed 1.0. MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [(ETAF x LA) ((1 -ETAF) x SLA)],
(uu) "median" is an area between apposing lanes of traffic that may be un lan €ed or planted with trees
shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses.
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vv (mr) "microclimate" means the climate of a small, specific area that may contrast with the climate
of the overall landscape area due to factors such as wind, sun exposure, plant density, or proximity to
reflective surfaces.
fw�(ee) "mined -land reclamation projects" means any surface mining operation with a reclamation
plan approved in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.
xx (po "mulch" means any organic material such as leaves, bark, straw, compost, or inorganic mineral
materials such as rocks, gravel, a*4 or 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.
(yy� (qq) "new construction" means, for the purposes of this ordinance, a new building with a landscape
or other new landscape, such as a park, playground, or greenbelt without an associated building.
(zzmo "non- residential landscape" means landscapes in commercial, institutional, industrial and public
settings that may have areas designated for recreation or puublicassembly. It also includes portions of
common areas of common interest developments with designated recreational areas.
aaa (H) "operating pressure" means the pressure at which the parts of an irrigation system are
designed by the manufacturer to operate.
(bb I (so "overhead sprinkler irrigation systems" means systems that deliver water through the air (e.g.,
spray heads and rotors).
ccc (tt) "overspray" means the irrigation water which is delivered beyond the target area.
d( J(ter) "permit" means an authorizing document issued by local agencies for new construction or
rehabilitated landscapes.
eee (v-v) "pervious" means any surface or material that allows the passage of water through the
material and into the underlying soil.
fff (ww) "plant factor" or "plant water use factor" is a factor, when multiplied by ETo, estimates the
amount of water needed by plants. For purposes of this ordinance, the plant factor range for very low
water use plants is 0 to 0.1. the plant factor range for low water use plants is 00_1 to 0.3, the plant factor
range for moderate water use plants is 0.4 to 0.6, and the plant factor range for high water use plants is
0.7 to 1.0. Plant factors cited in this ordinance are derived from the Pepa ft,, ent ,.r Water- v e.,,,urees
2-000 publication "Water Use Classification of Landscape Species ". Plant factors may also be obtained
from horticultural researchers from academic institutions or professional associations as approved by the
California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
(Y.Y,) "Pree ipitati on rate" means the ratetef app! i eati en ef 4A,ater n; -:ad- i n i nehes p@F he
(ggg) (yy) "project applicant" means the individual or entity submitting a Landscape Documentation
Package required under Section 492.3 to request a permit, plan check, or design review from the local
agency. A project applicant may be the property owner or his or her designee.
ham) (z) "rain sensor" or "rain sensing shutoff device" means a component which automatically
suspends an irrigation event when it rains.
iii (aaa} "record drawing" or "as- builts" means a set of reproducible drawings which show significant
changes in the work made during construction and which are usually based on drawings marked up in
the field and other data furnished by the contractor.
JjiJ (bbb) "recreational area" means areas, excluding private single family residential areas, dRedieeAed
desi ng ated to for active play. recreation or public assembly such --as in parks, sports fields, picnic
grounds, amphitheaters ai�d or golf courses tees, fairways, roughs, surrounds and rg eens.
(kkk) (coe) "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.
1� ( "reference evapotranspiration" or "ETo' means a standard measurement of environmental
parameters which affect the water use of plants. ETo is expressed in inches per day, month, or year as
represented in Appendix A Seetien 495.' , and is an estimate of the evapotranspiration of a large field of
four- to seven -inch tall, cool- season grass that is well watered. Reference evapotranspiration is used as
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the basis of determining the Maximum Applied Water Allowance so that regional differences in climate
can be accommodated.
(mmm) Regional Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance" means a local. Ordinance adopted by two or
more Local agencies, water suppliers and other stakeholders for implementing a consistent set of
landscape provisions throughout a geographical region. Regional ordinances are strongly encouraged to
provide a_consistent framework for the landscape industry and applicants to adhere to.
nnn (eee) "rehabilitated landscape" means any re- landscaping project that requires a permit, plan
check, or design review, meets the requirements of Section 490.1, and the modified landscape area is
equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet. is 50% e fthe total la ds ape area, and thA mAdifiGationg fiFe
eempleted within one year.
Coop) "residential landscape" means landscapes surrounding single or multifamily homes.
fppp) (fff) "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.
faaa) (gg-g) "soil moisture sensing device" or "soil moisture sensor" means a device that measures the
amount of water in the soil. The device may also suspend or initiate an irrigation event.
(rrr) (hW "soil texture" means the classification of soil based on its percentage of sand, silt, and clay.
sss (mot) "Special Landscape Area" (SLA) means an area of the landscape dedicated solely to edible
plants, recreational areas, areas irrigated with recycled water, or water features using recycled water a-d
playing rf
ttt (W) "sprinkler head" means a device which delivers water through a nozzle.
uuu (k-lk) "static water pressure" means the pipeline or municipal water supply pressure when water is
not flowing.
vvv 014) "station" means an area served by one valve or by a set of valves that operate simultaneously.
(www) (mmm) "swing joint" means an irrigation component that provides a flexible, leak -free
connection between the emission device and lateral pipeline to allow movement in any direction and to
prevent equipment damage.
xxx "subme(er" means a meterin r device to measure water applied to the landscape that is installed
after the primary utility water meter.
Lyyy) (w:m) "turf' means a ground cover surface of mowed grass. Annual bluegrass, Kentucky
bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass, Red fescue, and Tall fescue are cool - season grasses. Bermudagrass,
Kikuyugrass, Seashore Paspalum, St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Buffalo grass are warm - season
grasses.
zzz (a&W'valve" means a device used to control the flow of water in the irrigation system.
(aaaa) (pW "water conserving plant species" means a plant species identified as having a very low or
low plant factor.
b( bbb) (qqq)"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.
cccc (F) "watering window" means the time of day irrigation is allowed.
d( ddd) (sss) "WUCOLS" means the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species published by the
University of California Cooperative Extension; and the Department of Water Resources and the Bur-eat,
OfnA..i.,ma-tiefl 2000 2014.
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Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Sections 65592, 65596,
Government Code.
§ 492. Provisions for New Construction or Rehabilitated Landscapes.
(a) A local agency may designate by mutual agreement, another agency, such as a water purveyor, to
implement some or all of the requirements contained in this ordinance. Local agencies may collaborate
with water purveyors to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.1 Compliance with Landscape Documentation Package.
(a) Prior to construction, the local agency shall:
(1) provide the project applicant with the ordinance and procedures for permits, plan checks, or
design reviews;
(2) review the Landscape Documentation Package submitted by the project applicant;
(3) approve or deny the Landscape Documentation Package;
(4) issue a permit or approve the plan check or design review for the project applicant; and
(5) upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package, submit a copy of the Water
Efficient Landscape Worksheet to the local water purveyor.
(b) Prior to construction, the project applicant shall:
(1) submit a Landscape Documentation Package to the local agency.
(c) Upon approval of the Landscape Documentation Package by the local agency, the project applicant
shall:
(1) receive a permit or approval of the plan check or design review and record the date of the
permit in the Certificate of Completion;
(2) submit a copy of the approved Landscape Documentation Package along with the record
drawings, and any other information to the property owner or his /her designee; and
(3) submit a copy of the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet to the local water purveyor.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.2 Penalties.
(a) A local agency may establish and administer penalties to the project applicant for non - compliance
with the ordinance to the extent permitted by law.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.3 Elements of the Landscape Documentation Package.
(a) The Landscape Documentation Package shall include the following six (6) elements:
(1) project information;
(A) date
(B) project applicant
(C) project address (if available, parcel and /or lot number(s))
(D) total landscape area (square feet)
(E) project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private, cemetery, homeowner - installed)
(F) water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water
purveyor if the applicant is not served by a private well
(G) checklist of all documents in Landscape Documentation Package
(H) project contacts to include contact information for the project applicant and property
owner
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(I) applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the requirements
of the water efficient landscape ordinance and submit a complete Landscape
Documentation Package ".
(2) Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet;
(A) water budget calculations
1. Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)
2. Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU)
(3) soil management report;
(4) landscape design plan;
(5) irrigation design plan; and
(6) grading design plan.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.4 Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet.
(a) A project applicant shall complete the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet in Appendix B which
contains information on the plant factor, irrigation method, irrigation efficiency. and area associated
with each hydrozone. Calculations are then made to show that the evapotranspiration adjustment factor
(ETAF) for the landscape project does not exceed a factor of 0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for non-
residential areas, exclusive of Special Landscape Areas. The ETAF for a landscape project is based on
the plant factors and irrigation methods selected. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance is calculated
based on the maximum ETAF allowed (0.55 for residential areas and 0.45 for non - residential areas) and
expressed as annual gallons required. The Estimated Total Water Use (ETWU) is calculated based on
the plants used and irrigation method selected for the landscape design. ETWU must be below the
MAWA. two seefiens rued sampleweFksheet in n ppendi B)>
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lcul.,tio of the
(1) In calculating the Maximum Applied Water Allowance and Estimated Total Water Use, a
project applicant shall use the ETo values from the Reference Evapotranspiration Table in
Appendix A. For geographic areas not covered in Appendix A, use data from other cities located
nearby in the same reference evapotranspiration zone, as found in the CIMIS Reference
Evapotranspiration Zones Map, Department of Water Resources, 1999.
(b) Water budget calculations shall adhere to the following requirements:
(1) The plant factor used shall be from WUCOLS or from horticultural researchers with academic
institutions or professional associations as approved by the California, Department of Water
Resources (DWR). The plant factor ranges from 0 to 0.1 for very low water using plants, 0.1 to
0.3 for low water use plants, from 0.4 to 0.6 for moderate water use plants, and from 0.7 to 1.0 for
high water use plants.
(2) All water features shall be included in the high water use hydrozone and temporarily irrigated
areas shall be included in the low water use hydrozone.
(3) All Special Landscape Areas shall be identified and their water use calculated as shown in
Appendix B d°^^ ~'h °a below.
(4) ETAF for new and existing (non - rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0.
(e) N4aximum Applied Water- Allawanee
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Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.5 Soil Management Report.
(a) In order to reduce runoff and encourage healthy plant growth, a soil management report shall be
completed by the project applicant, or his /her designee, as follows:
(1) Submit soil samples to a laboratory for analysis and recommendations.
(A) Soil sampling shall be conducted in accordance with laboratory protocol, including
protocols regarding adequate sampling depth for the intended plants.
(B) The soil analysis try shall include:
1. soil texture;
2. infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate
table;
3. pH;
4. total soluble salts;
5. sodium;
6. percent organic matter; and
7. recommendations
(C) In projects with multiple landscape installations (i.e. production home
cicuelopdnents) a soil sampling rate of 1 in 7 lots or approximately I5% will satisfy this
requirement. Large landscape projects shall sample at a rate equivalent to 1 in 7 lots.
(2) The project applicant, or his /her designee, shall comply with one of the following:
(A) If significant mass grading is not planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted
to the local agency as part of the Landscape Documentation Package; or
(B) If significant mass grading is planned, the soil analysis report shall be submitted to
the local agency as part of the Certificate of Completion.
(3) The soil analysis report shall be made available, in a timely manner, to the professionals
preparing the landscape design plans and irrigation design plans to make any necessary
adjustments to the design plans.
(4) The project applicant, or his /her designee, shall submit documentation verifying
implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the local agency with Certificate of
Completion.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.6 Landscape Design Plan.
(a) For the efficient use of water, a landscape shall be carefully designed and planned for the intended
function of the project. A landscape design plan meeting the following design criteria shall be submitted
as part of the Landscape Documentation Package.
(1) Plant Material
(A) Any plant may be selected for the landscape providing the Estimated Total Water
Use in the landscape area does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance. To
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eneebirage the efficient use ef , the fellowing is highly resommended Methods to
achieve water efficiency shall include one or more of the following:
1. protection and preservation of native species and natural vegetation;
2. selection of water - conserving plant, tree and turf species, especially local native
plants,
3. selection of plants based on local climate suitability, disease and pest
resistance;
4. selection of trees based on applicable local tree ordinances or tree shading
guidelines, and size at maturity as appropriate for the planting area; and
5. selection of plants from local and regional landscape program plant lists.
6. selection of plants from local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines.
(B) Each hydrozone shall have plant materials with similar water use, with the exception
of hydrozones with plants of mixed water use, as specified in Section 492.7(a)(2)(D).
(C) Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately based upon their adaptability to the
climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions of the project site. To enraot rage he
Methods to achieve water
efficiency shall include one or more of the following:
1. use 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;
2. 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, power lines]_, allow for adequate soil volume for healthy root growth
and
3. consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade
and winter solar gain.
(D) Turf is not allowed 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).
E High water use plants, characterized by a plant factor of 0.7 to 1.0 are prohibited in
street medians.
0 (€) A landscape design plan for projects in fire -prone areas shall address fire safety
and prevention. A defensible space or zone around a building or structure is required per
Public Resources Code Section 4291(a) and (b). Avoid fire -prone plant materials and
highly flammable mulches. Refer to the local I`uel Modification Plan uidelines.
(E) The use of invasive and /or nexie plant species, such as those listed by the
California Invasive Plant Council, is strongly discouraged.
" The architectural guidelines of a common interest development, which include
community apartment projects, condominiums, planned developments, and stock
cooperatives, shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting
the use of low -water use plants as a group.
(2) Water Features
(A) Recirculating water systems shall be used for water features.
(B) Where available, recycled water shall be used as a source for decorative water
features.
(C) Surface area of a water feature shall be included in the high water use hydrozone area
of the water budget calculation.
(D) Pool and spa covers are highly recommended.
(3) Soil Preparation, Mulch and Amendments
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(A) Prior to the planting; of any materials, compacted soils shall be transformed to a
friable condition. On engineered slopes, only amended planting holes need meet this
requirement.
(B) Soil amendments shall be incorporated according to recommendations of the soil
retort and what is appropriate for the plants selected (see Section 492..5.
(C) For landscape installations, compost at a rate of a minimum of four cubic yards per
1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six inches into the
sail. Soils with greater than 6% organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil are exempt from
adding compost and tilling.
(A) A minimum two three inch (23 ") layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed
soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or
direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated. To provide habitat for
beneficial insects and other wildlife, up to 5 % of the landscape area may be left without
mulch. Designated insect habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such.
(E) (B) Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes that meet current
engineering standards.
(F) (q The mulching portion of the seed /mulch slurry in hydro- seeded applications shall
meet the mulching requirement.
(G)Organic mulch materials made from recycled or post- consumer shall take precedence
over inorganic materials or yirgiii forest products unless the recycled post - consumer
oWanic products are not locally available. f3rganic mulches are not required where
prohibited by local Fuel Modification Plan Guidelines or other applicable local
ordinances.
r-epet:t and what is appi-apFiate fer the plants selecte 492.5)
(b) The landscape design plan, at a minimum, shall:
(1) delineate and label each hydrozone by number, letter, or other method;
(2) identify each hydrozone as low, moderate, high water, or mixed water use. Temporarily
irrigated areas of the landscape shall be included in the low water use hydrozone for the water
budget calculation;
(3) identify recreational areas;
(4) identify areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants;
(5) identify areas irrigated with recycled water;
(6) identify type of mulch and application depth;
(7) identify soil amendments, type, and quantity;
(8) identify type and surface area of water features;
(9) identify hardscapes (pervious and non - pervious);
(10) identify location., installation details, and 24 -hour retention or infiltration capacity of any
applicable stormwater best management practices that encourage on -site retention and infiltration
of stormwater. Project applicants shall refer to the local agency or regional Water Quality
Control Board for infor►nation on any applicable stormwater technical_ requirements. Stormwater
best management practices are encouraged in the landscape design plan and examples
but are not kinked 4^: are provide in Section 492.16.
(A) infiltration bed ale and basins that allow watie.. ta eellec4 and s .,v :te the
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(11) identify any applicable rain harvesting or catchment technologies ., ,
eisterns,et 3 as discussed in Section 492.16 and their 24 -hour retention or infiltration capacity;
(12) identify any applicable graywater discharge pipin& system components and area(s) of
distribution;
(13) (2) contain the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and
applied them for the efficient use of water in the landscape design plan "; and
(14) (4-3.) bear the signature of a licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, or
any other person authorized to design a landscape. (See Sections 5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1,
5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code,
Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food
and Agriculture Code.)
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code
and Section 1351, Civil Code.
§ 492.7 Irrigation Design Plan.
(a) This section applies to landscaped areas requiring permanent irrigation, not areas that rec ul ire.
temporary irrigation solely for the pLant establishment period. For the efficient use of water, an irrigation
system shall meet all the requirements listed in this section and the manufacturers' recommendations.
The irrigation system and its related components shall be planned and designed to allow for proper
installation, management, and maintenance. An irrigation design plan meeting the following design
criteria shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation Package.
(1) System
(A) Dedirated Landscape water meters, defined as either a dedicated water service meter
or private submeter. ,.
squar -e feet to f ,..hate , alff .,,ffl.., effient shall be installed for all non - residential
irrigated landscapes of 1,000 sq. ft. but not more than 5,000 sq.ft. (the level at which
Water Code 535 applies) -and residential irrigated landscapes of 5,000 sq. ft. or greater. A
landscape water meter may be either:
1. a customer service meter dedicated to landscape use provided by the local water
purveyor; or
2. a privately owned meter or submeter.
(B) Automatic irrigation controllers utilizing either evapotranspiration or soil moisture
sensor data utilizing non - volatile memory shall be required for irrigation scheduling in
all irrigation systems.
(C) If the water pressure is below or exceeds the recommended pressure of the specified
irrigation devices, the installation of a pressure regulating device is required q'he
irrigmion systems _ nh— all. ° ° ^; •_ ' to ensure that the dynamic pressure at each emission
device is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure range for optimal
performance.
1. If the static pressure is above or below the required dynamic pressure of the
irrigation system, pressure - regulating devices such as inline pressure regulators,
booster pumps, or other devices shall be installed to meet the required dynamic
pressure of the irrigation system.
2. Static water pressure, dynamic or operating pressure and flow reading of the
water supply shall be measured at the point of connection. These pressure and
flow measurements shall be conducted at the design stage. If the measurements
are not available at the design stage, the measurements shall be conducted at
installation.
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(D) Sensors (rain, freeze, wind, etc.), either integral or auxiliary, that suspend or alter
irrigation operation during unfavorable weather conditions shall be required on all
irrigation systems, as appropriate for local climatic conditions. Irrigation should be
avoided during windy or freezing weather or during rain.
(E) Manual shut -off valves (such as a gate valve, ball valve, or butterfly valve) shall be
required, as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply, to minimize
water loss in case of an emergency (such as a main line break) or routine repair.
(F) Backflow prevention devices shall be required to protect the water supply from
contamination by the irrigation system. A project applicant shall refer to the applicable
local agency code (i.e., public health) for additional backflow prevention requirements.
(G) High Fflow sensors that detect and r -epert high flow conditions created by system
damage or malfunction are ceded- required for all on non - residential landscapes
and residential landscapes of 5000 sq. ft. or larger.
(H) Master shut -off valves are required on all projects except landscapes that make use of
technologies that allow for the individual control of sprinklers that are individually
pressurized in a system equipped with low pressure shut down features.
1) 444 The irrigation system shall be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage,
overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto non - targeted
areas, such as adjacent property, non - irrigated areas, hardscapes, roadways, or structures.
(4} Relevant information from the soil management plan, such as soil type and
infiltration rate, shall be utilized when designing irrigation systems.
The design of the irrigation system shall conform to the hydrozones of the
landscape design plan.
(L,) (K4 The irrigation system must be designed and installed to meet, at a minimum, the
irrigation efficiency criteria as described in Section 492.4 regarding the Maximum
Applied Water Allowance.
(M) All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set in the American
National Standards Institute ANSI standard, American Society of Agricultural and
Biological Engineers' /International Code Council's _(ASABEACC) 802 -2014 "Landscape
Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard, All sprinkler heads installed in the landscape
must document a distribution uniformity law quarter of 0.65 or higher using the protocol
defined in ASABE /ICC 802 -2014.
N) (L) It is highly recommended that the project applicant or local agency inquire with
the local water purveyor about peak water operating demands (on the water supply
system) or water restrictions that may impact the effectiveness of the irrigation system.
(M) In mulched planting areas, the use of low volume irrigation is required to
maximize water infiltration into the root zone.
(N) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall have matched precipitation
rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's recommendations.
(Q) (9) Head to head coverage is recommended. However, sprinkler spacing shall be
designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity using the manufacturer's
recommendations.
(P) Swing joints or other riser - protection components are required on all risers
subject to damage that are adjacent to hardscapes or in high traffic areas of turfgrass.
(Q) Check valves or anti -drain valves are required feF all :r. igalien sy4ems on all
sprinkler heads where low point drainage could occur.
( Na, f...• ° r- ir-Fegulady °h^W areas, ' ,Areas less than tenelwhf:
feet in width in any direction shall be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or low voluffle
system.-other means that produces no runoff or overspray.
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() Overhead irrigation shall not be permitted within 24 inches of any non - permeable
surface. Allowable irrigation within the setback from non - permeable surfaces may
include drip, drip line, or other low flow non -spray technology. The setback area may be
planted or unplanted. The surfacing of the setback may be mulch, gravel, or other porous
material. These restrictions may be modified if:
1. the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or
2. the adjacent non - permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain
entirely to landscaping; or
3. the irrigation designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of
the Landscape Documentation Package and clearly demonstrates strict adherence
to irrigation system design criteria in Section 492.7 (a)(1)(I14). Prevention of
overspray and runoff must be confirmed during the irrigation audit.
(V) Slopes greater than 25% shall not be irrigated with an irrigation system with a
preeipitatien application rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. This restriction may be
modified if the landscape designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part
of the Landscape Documentation Package, and clearly demonstrates no runoff or erosion
will occur. Prevention of runoff and erosion must be confirmed during the irrigation
audit.
(2) Hydrozone
(A) Each valve shall irrigate a hydrozone with similar site, slope, sun exposure, soil
conditions, and plant materials with similar water use.
(B) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices shall be selected based on what is
appropriate for the plant type within that hydrozone.
(C) Where feasible, trees shall be placed on separate valves from shrubs, groundcovers,
and turf to faciIitate the appropriate irrigation of trees. The mature size and extent of the
root zone shall be considered when designing irrigation for the tree.
(D) Individual hydrozones that mix plants of moderate and low water use, or moderate
and high water use, may be allowed if-
1. plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water
uses and their plant factor; or
2. the plant factor of the higher water using plant is used for calculations.
(E) Individual hydrozones that mix high and low water use plants shall not be permitted.
(F) On the landscape design plan and irrigation design plan, hydrozone areas shall be
designated by number, letter, or other designation. On the irrigation design plan,
designate the areas irrigated by each valve, and assign a number to each valve. Use this
valve number in the Hydrozone Information Table (see Appendix B Section A). This
table can also assist with the irrigation audit and programming the controller.
(b) The irrigation design plan, at a minimum, shall contain:
(1) location and size of separate water meters for landscape;
(2) location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system, including controllers, main
and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads, moisture sensing devices, rain switches, quick couplers,
pressure regulators, and backflow prevention devices;
(3) static water pressure at the point of connection to the public water supply;
(4) flow rate (gallons per minute), application rate (inches per hour), and design operating
pressure (pressure per square inch) for each station;
(5) recycled water irrigation systems as specified in Section 492.14;
(6) the following statement: "I have complied with the criteria of the ordinance and applied them
accordingly for the efficient use of water in the irrigation design plan "; and
(7) the signature of a licensed landscape architect, certified irrigation designer, licensed
landscape contractor, or any other person authorized to design an irrigation system. (See Sections
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5500.1, 5615, 5641, 5641.1, 5641.2, 5641.3, 5641.4, 5641.5, 5641.6, 6701, 7027.5 of the
Business and Professions Code, Section 832.27 of Title 16 of the California Code of
Regulations, and Section 6721 of the Food and Agricultural Code.)
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.8 Grading Design Plan.
(a) For the efficient use of water, grading of a project site shall be designed to minimize soil erosion,
runoff, and water waste. A grading plan shall be submitted as part of the Landscape Documentation
Package. A comprehensive grading plan prepared by a civil engineer for other local agency permits
satisfies this requirement.
(1) The project applicant shall submit a landscape grading plan that indicates finished
configurations and elevations of the landscape area including:
(A) height of graded slopes;
(B) drainage patterns;
(C) pad elevations;
(D) finish grade; and
(E) stormwater retention improvements, if applicable.
(2) To prevent excessive erosion and runoff, it is highly recommended that project applicants:
(A) grade so that all irrigation and normal rainfall remains within property lines and does
not drain on to non - permeable hardscapes;
(B) avoid disruption of natural drainage patterns and undisturbed soil; and
(C) avoid soil compaction in landscape areas.
(3) The grading design plan shall contain the following statement: "I have complied with the
criteria of the ordinance and applied them accordingly for the efficient use of water in the
grading design plan" and shall bear the signature of a licensed professional as authorized by law.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.9 Certificate of Completion.
(a) The Certificate of Completion (see Appendix C for a sample certificate) shall include the following
six (6) elements:
(1) project information sheet that contains:
(A) date;
(B) project name;
(C) project applicant name, telephone, and mailing address;
(D) project address and location; and
(E) property owner name, telephone, and mailing address;
(2) certification by either the signer of the landscape design plan, the signer of the irrigation
design plan, or the licensed landscape contractor that the landscape project has been installed per
the approved Landscape Documentation Package;
(A) where there have been significant changes made in the field during construction,
these "as- built" or record drawings shall be included with the certification;
(B) A diagram of the irrigation plan showing hydrozones shall be kept with the irrigation
controller for subsequent mana eg nent Vu! poses.
(3) irrigation scheduling parameters used to set the controller (see Section 492.10);
(4) landscape and irrigation maintenance schedule (see Section 492.11);
(5) irrigation audit report (see Section 492.12); and
(6) soil analysis report, if not submitted with Landscape Documentation Package, and
documentation verifying implementation of soil report recommendations (see Section 492.5).
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(b) The project applicant shall:
(1) submit the signed Certificate of Completion to the local agency for review;
(2) ensure that copies of the approved Certificate of Completion are submitted to the local water
purveyor and property owner or his or her designee.
(c) The local agency shall:
(1) receive the signed Certificate of Completion from the project applicant;
(2) approve or deny the Certificate of Completion. If the Certificate of Completion is denied, the
local agency shall provide information to the project applicant regarding reapplication, appeal, or
other assistance.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.10 Irrigation Scheduling.
(a) For the efficient use of water, all irrigation schedules shall be developed, managed, and evaluated to
utilize the minimum amount of water required to maintain plant health. Irrigation schedules shall meet
the following criteria:
(1) Irrigation scheduling shall be regulated by automatic irrigation controllers.
(2) Overhead irrigation shall be scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. unless weather
conditions prevent it. If allowable hours of irrigation differ from the local water purveyor, the
stricter of the two shall apply. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal watering
window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
(3) For implementation of the irrigation schedule, particular attention must be paid to irrigation
run times, emission device, flow rate, and current reference evapotranspiration, so that applied
water meets the Estimated Total Water Use. Total annual applied water shall be less than or
equal to Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA). Actual irrigation schedules shall be
regulated by automatic irrigation controllers using current reference evapotranspiration data
(e.g., CIMIS) or soil moisture sensor data.
(4) Parameters used to set the automatic controller shall be developed and submitted for each of
the following:
(A) the plant establishment period;
(B) the established landscape; and
(C) temporarily irrigated areas.
(5) Each irrigation schedule shall consider for each station all of the following that apply:
(A) irrigation interval (days between irrigation);
(B) irrigation run times (hours or minutes per irrigation event to avoid runoff);
(C) number of cycle starts required for each irrigation event to avoid runoff;
(D) amount of applied water scheduled to be applied on a monthly basis;
(E) application rate setting;
(F) root depth setting;
(G) plant type setting;
(H) soil type;
(I) slope factor setting;
(J) shade factor setting; and
(K) irrigation uniformity or efficiency setting.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.11 Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule.
(a) Landscapes shall be maintained to ensure water use efficiency. A regular maintenance schedule shall
be submitted with the Certificate of Completion.
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(b) A regular maintenance schedule shall include, but not be limited to, routine inspection; auditing,
adjustment and repair of the irrigation system and its components; aerating and dethatching turf areas;
tol2dressing with compost, replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; weeding in all landscape areas, and
removing aftd obstructions to emission devices. Operation of the irrigation system outside the normal
watering window is allowed for auditing and system maintenance.
(c) Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with the originally installed components or their
equivalents or with components with greater efficieRy.
(d) A project applicant is encouraged to implement established landscape industry sustainable Best
Practices wii- aH..,.entad iendly pimaetices for overall all landscape maintenance activities.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.12 Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis.
(a) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a local agency landscape irrigation auditor or a
third party certified landscape irrigation auditor. Landscape audits shall not be conducted by the person
who designed the landscape or installed the landscape
(b) In large projects or projects witl} multiple landscape installations (i.e. production home
developments) an auditing
rate of 1 in 71ots or approximately 15% will satisf'v this requirement.
(b) For new construction and rehabilitated landscape projects installed after jmuar-y
2 WDc:cemher 1. 2015. as described in Section 490.1:
(1) the project applicant shall submit an irrigation audit report with the Certificate of Completion
to the local agency that may include, but is not limited to: inspection, system tune -up, system test
with distribution uniformity, reporting overspray or run off that causes overland flow, and
preparation of an irrigation schedule, including configuring Bring irrigation controllers with application
rate, soil types. 121ant factors slope ex osure and an other factors necessar for accurate
programming;
(2) the local agency shall administer programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation
water use analysis, irrigation audits, and irrigation surveys for compliance with the Maximum
Applied Water Allowance.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.13 Irrigation Efficiency.
(a) For the purpose of determining Maximum Applied Water Allewanee Estimated Total Water Use,
average irrigation efficiency is assumed to be 0.75 -041 for overhead spray devices and 0.81 for drip
system devices. , i4itained, and managed to meet or- exeeed a site
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.14 Recycled Water.
(a) The installation of recycled water irrigation systems shall allow for the current and future use of
recycled water, unless n Fitten exemption has been granted as dose -ibe d in Se� � an 49b).
(e) fb,) All recycled water irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with all
applicable local and State laws.
(d) (c) Landscapes using recycled water are considered Special Landscape Areas. The ET Adjustment
Factor for new and existing (non- rehabilitated) Special Landscape Areas shall not exceed 1.0.
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Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
492.15 Graywater Systems.
(a) GraMater systems promote the efficient use of water and are encouraged to assist in on -site
landscape irrigation. All graywater systems shall conform to the California Plumbing Code (Title
24, Dart 5, Chapter 16 ) and any applicable local ordinance standards. Refer to § 490.1 (d) for the
applicability of this ordinance to landscape areas less than 2,500 square feet with the Estimated Total
Water Use met entirely by graywater.
§ 492.166 Stormwater Management and Rainwater Retention.
(a) Stormwater management practices minimize runoff and increase infiltration which recharges
groundwater and improves water quality. Implementing stormwater best management practices into the
landscape and grading design plans to minimize runoff and to increase on -site rainwater retention and
infiltration are encouraged.
(b) Project applicants shall refer to the local agency or Regional Water Quality Control Board for
information on any applicable stormwater technical requirements er-di ....ees and sterm.. a ,.
managementl4ans.
(c) All planted landscape areas are required to have friable soil to maximize water retention and
infiltration. Refer to § 492.6(a)(3)
(d) It is strongly recommended that landscape areas be designed for capture and infiltration capacity that
is sufficient to prevent runoff` from imoervious surfaces (i.e. roof and raved areas) from either: the one
and/or additional capacity as
required by any applicable local, regional, state or federal regulation.
(e) It is recommended that storm water projects incorporate any of the following elements to improve
on -site storm water and dry weather runoff capture and use:
• Grade impervious surfaces, such as driveways, during, construction to drain to vegetated areas.
• Minimize the area of im ervious surfaces such as paved areas roof and concrete driveways.
• Incorpo rate pervious or porous surfaces (e.g., gravel, permeable pavers or blocks, pervious or
porous concrete) that minimize runoff.
• Direct runoff from paved surfaces and roof areas into planting beds or landscaped areas to
maximize site water capture and reuse.
• Incorporate rain gardens, cisterns, and other rain harvesting or catchment systems.
• Incorporate infiltration beds, swales, basins and drywelIs to capture storm water and dry weather
runoff and increase percolation into the soil.
• Consider constructed wetlands and ponds that retain water, equalize excess flow. and filter
pollutants.
gardens, r and other landseapes feMuFes and pfastises that inerease rainwater- capture
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.176 Public Education.
(a) Publications. Education is a critical component to promote the efficient use of water in landscapes.
The use of appropriate principles of design, installation, management and maintenance that save water is
encouraged in the community.
(1) A local agency or water supplier /purveyor shall provide information to owners of permitted
renovations and new single- family residential homes regarding the design, installation,
management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes based on a water budget.
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(b) Model Homes. All model homes shall be landscaped and that are landscaped shall use signs and
written information to demonstrate the principles of water efficient landscapes described in this
ordinance.
(1) Signs shall be used to identify the model as an example of a water efficient landscape
featuring elements such as hydrozones, irrigation equipment, and others that contribute to the
overall water efficient theme. Sig_na egshall include information about the site water use as
designed per the local ordinance; specify who designed and installed the water efficient
landscape; and demonstrate low water use approaches to landscaping such as using native plants,
graywater systems, and rainwater catchment systems.
(2) Information shall be provided about designing, installing, managing, and maintaining water
efficient landscapes
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 492.187 Environmental Review.
(a) The local agency must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as
appropriate.
Note: Authority cited: Section 21082, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 21080, 21082, Public
Resources Code.
§ 493. Provisions for Existing Landscapes.
(a) A local agency may by mutual agreement, designate another agency such as a water purveyor, to
implement some or all of the requirements contained in this ordinance. Local agencies may collaborate
with water purveyors to define each entity's specific responsibilities relating to this ordinance.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 493.1 Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis.
(a) This section, 493.1, shall apply to all existing landscapes that were installed before january 1, 204-0
December 1. 2015 and are over one acre in size.
(1) For all landscapes in 493.1(a) that have a water meter, the local agency shall administer
programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation water use analyses, irrigation surveys,
and irrigation audits to evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary to reduce
landscape water use to a level that does not exceed the Maximum Applied Water Allowance for
existing landscapes. The Maximum Applied Water Allowance for existing landscapes shall be
calculated as: MAWA = (0.8) (ETo)(LA)(0.62).
(2) For all landscapes in 493.1(a), that do not have a meter, the local agency shall administer
programs that may include, but not be limited to, irrigation surveys and irrigation audits to
evaluate water use and provide recommendations as necessary in order to prevent water waste.
(b) All landscape irrigation audits shall be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 493.2 Water Waste Prevention.
(a) Local agencies shall prevent water waste resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation by
prohibiting runoff from leaving the target landscape due to low head drainage, overspray, or other
similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non - irrigated areas, walks, roadways,
parking lots, or structures. Penalties for violation of these prohibitions shall be established locally.
(b) Restrictions regarding overspray and runoff may be modified if:
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(1) the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing and no runoff occurs; or
(2) the adjacent non - permeable surfaces are designed and constructed to drain entirely to
landscaping.
Note: Authority cited: Section 65594, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
§ 494. Effective Precipitation.
(a) A local agency may consider Effective Precipitation (25% of annual precipitation) in tracking water
use and may use the following equation to calculate Maximum Applied Water Allowance:
MAWA= (ETo - Eppt) (0.62) [(0 -70.55 x LA) + (040.45 x SLA)] for residential areas.
MAWA= (ETo - Eppt) (0.62) [(0.45 x LA) + (0.55 x SLA)] for non - residential areas.
Note: Authority Cited: Section 65595, Government Code. Reference: Section 65596, Government Code.
495. Reporting.
a Local agencies shall report on implementation and enforcement by December 31 2015. Local
agencies responsible for administering individual ordinances shall report on their updated ordinance,
while those agencies developing a regional ordinance shall report in their existing ordinance. Those
agencies crafting a regional ordinances shall also report on their new ordinance by March 1, 2016.
Subsequentlys reporting; for all agencies will be due by January 3 I of each year. Reports should be
submitted as follows.
(b) Local agencies are to address the following:
(1) State whether you are adoptiniz a single agency ordinance or a regional agency alliance
ordinance, and the date of adoption or anticipated date of adoption.
(2) Define the reporting period. The reporting period shall commence on December 1, 2015
and the end on December 28 2015. For local agencies crafting regional ordinances with
other agencies. there shall be an additional reporting period commencing on February 1,
2016 and ending on February 28, 2016. In subsequent years, all local agency reporting
will be for the calendar
(3) State if using a locally modified Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance WELD or the
MWELO. If using a locally modified WELO, how is it different than MWELO, is it at
least as efficient as MWELO, and are there any exemptions specified?
(4) State the entitv-responsible for implementing the ordinance.
(5) State number and types of-projects subject to the ordinance during the specified reporting
period.
(6) State the total area insquare feet or acres subject to the ordinance over the reporting
period, if available.
(7) Provide the number of new housing starts, new commercial proiects, and landscape
retrofits drrin the he reporting, period.
(8) Describe the procedure for review of projects subject to the ordinance.
(9) Describe actions taken to verify compliance. Is a plan check performed; if so, by what
entity? is a site inspection performed, if so, by what entity? Is a Rost- installation audit
reguired, if so, by whom?
(10) Describe enforcement measures.
(11) Explain challenges to implementing and enforcing the ordinance.
(12) Describe educational and other needs to properly apply the ordinance.
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Annendices.
Appendix A. Reference Eva otrans iration (ETo) Table.
County and City
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
ul
e
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual
ETo
ALAMEDA
_Fremont
1.5
1.9
3.4
4.7
5.4
6.3
6.7
6.0
4.5
3.4
1.8
1.5
47.0
Livermore
1.2
1.5
2.9
4.4
5.9
6.6
7.4
6.4
5.3
3.2
1.5
0.9
47.2
Oakland
1.5
1.5
2.8
3.9
5.1
5.3
6.0
5.5
4.8
3.1
1.4
0.9
41.8
Oakland Foothills
1.1
1.4
2.7
3.7
5.1
6.4
5.8
4.9
3.6
2.6
1.4
1.0
39.6
Pleasanton
0.8
1.5
2.9
4.4
5.6
6.7
7.4
6.4
4.7
3.3
1.5
1 1.0
46.2
Union City
1.4
1.8
1 3.1
4.2
5.4
5.9
6.4
5.7
4.4
3.1
1.5
1.2
44.2
ALPINE
Markleeville
0.7
0.9
2.0
3.5
1 5.0
6.1
7.3
6.4
4.4
2.6
1.2
0.5
40.6
AMADOR
Jackson
1.2
1.5
2.8
4.4
6.0
7.2
7.9
7.2
5.3
3.2
1.4
0.9
48.9
Shanandoah Valley
1.0
1.7
2.9
4.4
5.6
6.8
7.9
7.1
5.2
3.6
1.7
1.0
48.8
BUTTE
Chico
1.2
1.8
2.9
4.7
6.1
7.4
8.5
7.3
5.4
3.7
1.7
1.0
51.7
Durham
1.1
1.8
3.2
5.0
6.5
7.4
7.8
6.9
5.3
3.6
1.7
1.0
51.1
Gridley
1.2
1.8
3.0
4.7
6.1
7.7
8.5
7.1
5.4
3.7
1.7
1.0
51.9
Oroville
1.2
1.7
2.8
4.7
6.1
7.6
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.7
1.7
1.0
51.5
CALAVERAS
San Andreas
1.2
1.5
2.8
4.4
6.0
7.3
7.9
7.0
5.3
3.2
1.4
0.7
48.8
COLUSA
Colusa
1.0
1.7
3.4
5.0
6.4
7.6
8.3
7.2
5.4
3.8
1.8
1.1
52.8
Williams
1.2
1.7
2.9
4.5
6.1
7.2
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.6
1.0
50.8
CONTRA COSTA
Benieie
-14
44
-2.7
4-9
-4-9
-6-4
-4
-4-4
-2-9
4-2
47
-403
Brentwood
1.0
1.5
2.9
4.5
6.1
7.1
7.9
6.7
5.2
3.2
1.4
0.7
48.3
Concord
1.1
1.4
2.4
4.0
5.5
5.9
7.0
6.0
4.8
3.2
1.3
0.7
43.4
Courtland
0.9
1.5
2.9
4.4
6.1
6.9
7.9
6.7
5.3
3.2
1.4
0.7
48.0
Martinez
1.2
1.4
2.4
3.9
5.3
5.6
6.7
5.6
4.7
3.1
1.2
1 0.7
41.8
Moraga
1.2
1.5
3.4
4.2
5.5
6.1
6.7
5.9
4.6
3.2
1.6
1.0
44.9
Pittsburg
1.0
1.5
2.8
4.1
5.6
6.4
7.4
6.4
5.0
3.2
1.3
0.7
45.4
Walnut Creek
0.8
1.5
2.9
4.4
5.6
6.7
7.4
1 6.4
4.7
3.3
1.5
1.0
46.2
DEL NORTE
Crescent City
0.5
0.9
2.0
3.0
3.7
3.5
4.3
3.7
3.0
2.0
0.9
0.5
2_7.7
EL DORADO
Camino
0.9
1.7
2.5
3.9
5.9
7.2
7.8
6.8
5.1
3.1
1.5
0.9
47.3
FRESNO
Clovis
1.0
1.5
3.2
4.8
6.4
7.7
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.4
Coalinga
1.2
1.7
3.1
4.6
6.2
7.2
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.6
0.7
50.9
Firebaugh
1.0
1.8
3.7
5.7
7.3
8.1
8.2
7.2
5.5
3.9
2.0
1.1
55.4
FivePoints
1.3
2.0
4.0
6.1
7.7
8.5
8.7
8.0
6.2
4.5
2.4
1.2
60.4
Fresno
0.9
1.7
3.3
4.8
6.77
7.8
8.4
1 7.1
5.2
3.2
1.4
0.6
51.1
Fresno State
0.9
1.6
3.2
5.2
7.0
8.0
8.7
7.6
5.4
3.6
1.7
0.9
53.7
Friant
1.2
1.5
3.1
4.7
6.4
7.7
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.3
Kerman
0.9
1.5
3.2
4.8
6.6
7.7
8.4
7.2
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.2
Kingsb urg
1.0
1.5
3.4
4.8
6.6
7.7
8.4
7.2
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.6
Mendota
1.5
2.5
4.6
6.2
7.9
8.6
1 8.8
7.5
5.9
4.5
2.4
1.5
61.7
Orange Cove
1.2
1.9
3.5
4.7
7.4
8.5
1 8.9
7.9
5.9
3.7
1.8
1.2
56.7
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Appendix A. Reference Eva otrans iration (ETo) Table.
County and City
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual
ETo
Panoche
1.1
2.0
4.0
5.6
7.8
8.5
8.3
7.3
5.6
3.9
1.8
1.2
57.2
Parlier
1.0
1.9
3.6
5.2
6.8
7.6
8.1
7.0
5.1
3.4
1.7
0.9
52.0
Reedley
1.1
1.5
3.2
4.7
6.4
7.7
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.3
Westlands
0.9
1.7
3.8
6.3
8.0
8.6
8.6
7.8
5.9
4.3
2.1
1.1
58.8
GLENN
Orland
1.1
1.8
3.4
5.0
6.4
7.5
7.9
6.7
5.3
3.9
1.8
1.4
52.1
Willows
1.2
1.7
2.9
4.7
6.1
7.2
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.6
1.7
1.0
51.3
HUMBOLDT
Eureka
0.5
1.1
2.0
3.0
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.0
2.0
0.9
0.5
27.5
Ferndale
0.5
1.1
2.0
3.0
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.0
2.0
0.9
0.5
27.5
Garberville
0.6
1.2
2.2
3.1
4.5
5.0
5.5
4.9
3.8
2.4
1.0
0.7
34.9
Hoopa
0.5
1.1
2.1
3.0
4.4
5.4
6.1
5.1
3.8
2.4
0.9
0.7
35.6
IMPERIAL
Brawley
2.8
3.8
5.9
8.0
10.4
11.5
11.7
10.0
8.4
6.2
3.5
1 2.1
84.2
Calipatria/Mulbeny
2.4
3.2
5.1
6.8
8.6
9.2
9.2
8.6
7.0
5.2
2.3
70.7
El Centro
2.7
3.5
5.6
7.9
10.1
11.1
11.6
9.5
8.3
6.1
2.0
81.7
Holtville
2.8
3.8
5.9
7.9
10.4
11.6
12.0
10.0
8.6
6.2
R2.9
2.1
84.7
Meloland
2.5
3.2
5.5
7.5
8.9
9.2
9.0
8.5
6.8
5.3
2.2
71.6
Palo Verde I1
2.5
3.3
5.7
6.9
8.5
8.9
8.6
7.9
6.2
4.5
2.3
68.2
Seeley
2.7
3.5
1 5.9
7.7
9.7
10.1
9.3
1 8.3
6.9
5.5
3.4
2.2
75.4
Westmoreland
2.4
3.3
1 5.3
6.9
8.7
9.6
9.6
8.7
6.9
5.0
3.0
2.2
71.4
Yuma
2.5
3.4
5.3
6.9
8.7
9.6
9.6
8.7
6.9
5.0
3.0
2.2
71.6
INYO
Bishop
1.7
2.7
4.8
6.7
8.2
10.9
7.4
9.6
7.4
4.8
2.5
1.6
68.3
Death Valley Jct
2.2
3.3
5.4
7.7
9.8
11.1
11.4
10.1
8.3
5.4
2.9
1.7
79.1
Independence
1.7
2.7
3.4
6.6
8.5
9.5
9.8
8.5
7.1
3.9
2.0
1.5
65.2
Lower Haiwee Res.
1.8
2.7
4.4
7.1
8.5
9.5
9.8
8.5
7.1
4.2
2.6
1.5
67.6
Oasis
2.7
2.8
5.9
8.0
10.4
11.7
11.6
10.0
8.4
6.2
3.4
2.1
83.1
KERN
Arvin
1.2
1.8
3.5
4.7
6.6
7.4
8.1
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.7
1.0
51.9
Bakersfield
1.0
1.8
3.5
4.7
6.6
7.7
8.5
1 7.3
5.3
3.5
1.6
0.9
52.4
Bakersfield/Bonanza
1.2
2.2
3.7
5.7
7.4
8.2
8.7
7.8
5.7
4.0
2.1
1.2
57.9
Bakersfield /Greenlee
1.2
2.2
3.7
5.7
7.4
8.2
8.7
7.8
5.7
4.0
2.1
1.2
57.9
B elridge
1.4
2.2
4.1
5.5
7.7
8.5
8.6
7.8
6.0
3.8
2.0
1.5
59.2
Blackwells Corner
1.4
2.1
3.8
5.4
7.0
7.8
8.5
7.7
5.8
3.9
1.9
1.2
56.6
Buttonwillow
1.0
1.8
3.2
4.7
6.6
7.7
1 8.5
7.3
5.4
3.4
1.5
0.9
52.0
China Lake
2.1
3.2
5.3
7.7
9.2
10.0
11.0
9.8
7.3
4.9
2.7
1.7
74.8
Delano
0.9
1.8
3.4
4.7
6.6
7.7
8.5
7.3
5.4
3.4
1.4
0.7
52.0
Famoso
1.3
1.9
3.5
4.8
6.7
7.6
8.0
7.3
5.5
3.5
1.7 1
1.3
53.1
Grapevine
1.3
1.8
3.1
4.4
5.6
6.8
7.6
6.8
5.9
3.4
1.9
1.0
4_9.5
Inyokern
2.0
3.1
4.9
7.3
8.5
9.7
11.0
9.4
7.1
5.1
2.6
1.7
72.4
Isabella Dam
1.2
1.4
2.8
4.4
1 5.8
1 7.3
7.9
7.0
5.0
3.2
1.7
0.9
48.4
Lamont
1.3
2.4
4.4
4.6
6.5
7.0
8.8
7.6
5.7
3.7
1.6
1 0.8
54.4
Lost Hills
1.6
2.2
3.7
5.1
6.8
7.8
8.7
7.8
5.7
4.0
2.1
1.6
57.1
McFarland /Kern
1.2
2.1
3.7
5.6
7.3
8.0
8.3
7.4
5.6
4.1
2.0
1.2
56.5
Shafter
1.0
1 1.7
3.4
5.0
6.6
7.7
8.3
7.3
5.4
3.4
1.5
0.9
52.1
Taft
1.3
1.8
3.1
4.3
6.2
7.3
8.5
7.3
5.4
3.4
1.7
1.0
51.2
Tehachapi
1.4
1.8
3.2
5.0
6.1
7.7
7.9
7.3
5.9
3.4
2.1
1.2
52.9
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Appendix A. Reference Eva otrans iration (ETo) Table.
County and Cit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual
ETo
KINGS
Caruthers
1.6
2.5
4.0
5.7
7.8
8.7
9.3
8.4
6.3
4.4
2.4
1.6
62.7
Corcoran
1.6
2.2
3.7
5.1
6.8
7.8
8.7
7.8
5.7
4.0
2.1
1.6
57.1
Hanford
0.9
1.5
3.4
5.0
6.6
7.7
8.3
7.2
5.4
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.5
Kettleman
1.1
2.0
4.0
6.0
7.5
8.5
9.1
8.2
6.1
4.5
2.2
1.1
60.2
Lemoore
0.9
1.5
3.4
5.0
6.6
7.7
8.3
7.3
5.4
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.7
Stratford
0.9
1.9
3.9
6.1
7.8
8.6
8.8
7.7
5.9
4.1
2.1
1.0
58.7
LAKE
Lakeport
1.1
1.3
2.6
3.5
5.1
6.0
7.3
6.1
4.7
2.9
1.2
0.9
42.8
Lower Lake
1.2
1.4
2.7
4.5
5.3
6.3
7.4
6.4
5.0
3.1
1.3
0.9
45.4
LASSEN
B untin ville
1.0
1.7
3.5
4.9
6.2
7.3
8.4
7.5
5.4
3.4
1.5
0.9
51.8
Ravendale
0.6
1.1
2.3
4.1
5.6
6.7
7.9
7.3
4.7
2.8
1.2
0.5
44.9
Susanville
0.7
1.0
2.2
4.1
5.6
6.5
7.8
7.0
4.6
2.8
1.2
0.5
44.0
LOS ANGELES
Burbank
2.1
2.8
3.7
4.7
5.1
6.0
6.6
6.7
5.4
4.0
2.6
2.0
51.7
Claremont
2.0
2.3
14
4.6
5.0
6.0
7.0
7.0
5.3
4.0
2.7
2.1
51.3
El Dorado
1.7
2.2
3.6
4.8
5.1
5.7
5.9
5.9
4.4
3.2
2.2
1.7
46.3
Glendale
2.0
2.2
3.3
3.8
4.7
4.8
5.7
5.6
4.3
3.3
2.2
1.8
43.7
Glendora
2.0
2.5
3.6
4.9
5.4
6.1
7.3
6.8
5.7
4.2
2.6
2.0
53.1
Gorman
1.6
2.2
3.4
4.6
5.5
7.4
7.7
7.1
5.9
3.6
2.4
1.1
52.4
Hollywood Hills
2.1
2.2
3.8
5.4
6.0
6.5
6.7
6.4
5.2
3.7
2.8
2.1
52.8
Lancaster
2.1
3.0
4.6
5.9
8.5
9.7
11.0
9.8
7.3
4.6
2.8
1.7
71.1
Long Beach
1.8
2.1
3.3
3.9
4.5
4.3
5.3
4.7
3.7
2.8
1.8
1.5
39.7
Los Angeles
2.2
2.7
3.7
4.7
5.5
1 5.8
6.2
5.9
5.0
3.9
2.6
1.9
50.1
Monrovia
2.2
2.3
3.8
4.3
5.5
5.9
6.9
1 6.4
5.1
3.2
2.5
2.0
50.2
Palmdale
2.0
2.6
4.6
6.2
7.3
8.9
9.8
9.0
6.5
4.7
2.7
2.1
66.2
Pasadena
2.1
2.7
3.7
4.7
5.1
6.0
7.1
6.7
5.6
4.2
2.6
2.0
52.3
Pearblossom
1.7
2.4
1 3.7
4.7
7.3
7.7
9.9
7.9
6.4
4.0
2.6
1.6
59.9
Pomona
1.7
2.0
3.4
4.5
5.0
5.8
6.5
6.4
4.7
3.5
2.3
1.7
47.5
Redondo Beach
2.2
2.4
3.3
3.8
4.5
4.7
5.4
4.8
4.4
2.8
2.4
2.0
42.6
San Fernando
2.0
2.7
3.5
4.6
5.5
5.9
7.3
6.7
5.3
3.9
2.6
2.0
52.0
Santa Clarita
2.8
2.8
4.1
5.6
6.0
6.8
7.6
7.8
5.8
5.2
3.7
3.2
61.5
Santa Monica
1.8
2.1
3.3
4.5
4.7
5.0
5.4
5.4
3.9
3.4
2.4
2.2
44.2
MADERA
Chowchilla
1.0
1.4
3.2
4.7
6.6
7.8
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.4
Madera
0.9
1.4
3.2
4.8
6.6
7.8
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.5
Raymond
1.2
1.5
3.0
4.6
6.1
7.6
8.4
7.3
5.2
3.4
1.4
0.7
50.5
MARIN
Black Point
1.1
1.7
3.0
4.2
5.2
6.2
6.6
5.8
4.3
2.8
1.3
0.9
43.0
Novato
1.3
1.5
2.4
3.5
4.4
6.0
5.9
5.4
4.4
2.8
1.4
0.7
39.8
Point San Pedro
1.1
1.7
3.0
4.2
5.2
6.2
6.6
5.8
4.3
2.8
1.3
0.9
43.0
San Rafael
1.2
1.3
2.4
3.3
4.0
4.8 1
4.8
4.9
4.3
2.7
1.3
0.7
35.8
MARIPOSA
Coulterville
1.1
1.5
2.8
4.4
5.9
7.3
8.1
7.0
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
48.8
Mariposa
1.1
1.5
2.8
4.4
5.9
7.4
8.2
7.1
5.0
3.4
1.4
0.7
49.0
Yosemite Village
0.7
1.0
2.3
3.7
5.1
6.5
7.1
6.1
4.4
2.9
1.1
0.6
41.4
MENDOCINO
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Appendix A. Reference Eva otrans iration (ETo) Table.
County and City
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Au
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual
ETo
Fort Bragg_
0.9
1.3
2.2
3.0
3.7
3.5
3.7
3.7
3.0
2.3
1.2
0.7
29.0
Hopland
1.1
1.3
2.6
3.4
5.0
5.9
6.5
5.7
4.5
2.8
1.3
0.7
40.9
Point Arena
1.0
1.3
2.3
3.0
3.7
3.9
3.7
3.7
3.0
2.3
1.2
0.7
29.6
Sanel Valley
1.0
1.6
3.0
4.6
6.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
5.2
3.4
1.4
0.9
49.1
Ukiah
1.0
1.3
2.6
3.3
5.0
5.8
6.7
5.9
4.5
2.8
1.3
0.7
40.9
MERCED
Kesterson
0.9
1.7
3.4
5.5
7.3
8.2
8.6
7.4
5.5
3.8
1.8
0.9
55.1
Los Banos
1.0
1.5
3.2
4.7
6.1
7.4
8.2
7.0
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
50.0
Merced
1.0
1.5
3.2
4.7
6.6
7.9
8.5
7.2
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.5
MODOC
Modoc /Alturas
0.9
1.4
2.8
3.7
5.1
6.2
7.5
6.6
4.6
2.8
1.2
0.7
43.2
MONO
Bridgeport
0.7
0.9
2.2
3.8
5.5
6.6
7.4
6.7
4.7
2.7
1.2
0.5
43.0
MONTEREY
Arroyo Seco
1.5
2.0
3.7
5.4
6.3
7.3
7.2
6.7
5.0
3.9
2.0
1.6
52.6
Castroville
1.4
1.7
3.0
4.2
4.6
4.8
4.0
3.8
3.0
2.6
1.6
1.4
36.2
Gonzales
1.3
1.7
3.4
4.7
5.4
6.3
6.3
5.9
4.4
3.4
1.9
1.3
45.7
Greenfield
1.8
2.2
3.4
4.8
5.6
6.3
6.5
6.2
4.8
3.7
2.4
1.8
49.5
King City
1.7
2.0
3.4
4.4
4.4
5.6
6.1
6.7
6.5
5.2
2.2
1.3
49.6
King City -Oasis Rd.
1.4
1.9
3.6
5.3
6.5
7.3
7.4
6.8
5.1
4.0
2.0
1.5
52.7
Long Valley
1.5
1.9
3.2
4.1
5.8
6.5
7.3
6.7
5.3
3.6
2.0
1.2
49.1
Monterey
1.7
1.8
1 2.7
3.5
4.0
4.1
4.3
4.2
3.5
2.8
1.9
1.5
1 36.0
Pajaro
1.8
2.2
3.7
4.8
5.3
5.7
5.6
5.3
4.3
3.4
2.4
1.8
46.1
Salinas
1.6
1.9
2.7
3.8
4.8
4.7
5.0
4.5
4.0
2.9
1.9
1.3
39.1
Salinas North
1.2
1.5
2.9
4.1
4.6
5.2
4.5
4.3
3.2
2.8
1.5
1.2
36.9
San Ardo
1.0
1.7
3.1
4.5
5.9
7.2
8.1
7.1
5.1
3.1
1.5
1.0
49.0
San Juan
1.8
2.1
3.4
4.6
5.3
5.7
5.5
4.9
3.8
3.2
2.2
1.9
44.2
Soledad
1.7
2.0
3.4
4.4
5.5
5.4
6.5
6.2
5.2
3.7
2.2
1.5
47.7
NAPA
Angwin
1.8
1.9
3.2
4.7
5.8
7.3
8.1
7.1
5.5
4.5
2.9
2.1
54.9
Cameros
0.8
1.5
3.1
4.6
5.5
6.6
6.9
6.2
4.7
3.5
1.4
1.0
45.8
Oakville
1.0
1.5
2.9
4.7
5.8
6.9
7.2
6.4
4.9
3.5
1.6
1.2
47.7
St Helena
1.2
1.5
2.8
3.9
5.1
6.1
7.0
6.2
4.8
3.1
1.4
0.9
44.1
Yountville
1.3
1.7
2.8
3.9
5.1
6.0
7.1
6.1
4.8
3.1
1.5
0.9
44.3
NEVADA
Grass Valley
1.1
1.5
2.6
4.0
5.7
7.1
7.9
7.1
5.3
3.2
1.5
0.9
48.0
Nevada City
1.1
1.5
2.6
3.9
5.8
6.9
7.9
7.0
5.3
3.2
1.4
0.9
47.4
ORANGE
Irvine
2.2
2.5
3.7
4.7
5.2
5.9
63
6.2
4.6
3.7
2.6
2.3
49.6
Laguna Beach
2.2
2.7
3.4
3.8
4.6
4.6
4.9
4.9
4.4
3.4
2.4
2.0
43.2
Santa Ana
2.2
2.7
3.7
4.5
4.6
5.4
6.2
6.1
4.7
3.7
2.5
2.0
48.2
PLACER
Auburn
1.2
1.7
2.8
4.4
6.1
7.4
8.3
7.3
5.4
3.4
1.6
1.0
50.6
Blue Canyon
0.7
1.1
2.1
3.4
1 4.8
6.0
7.2
6.1
4.6
2.9
0.9
0.6
40.5
Colfax
1.1
1.5
2.6
4.0
5.8
7.1
7.9
7.0
5.3
3.2
1.4
0.9
47.9
Roseville
1.1
1.7
3.1
4.7
6.2
7.7
8.5
7.3
5.6
3.7
1.7
1.0
52.2
Soda Springs
0.7
0.7
1.8
3.0
4.3
1 5.3
6.2
5.5
4.1
2.5
0.7
0.7
35.4
Tahoe City
0.7
0.7
1.7
3.0
4.3
1 5.4
1 6.1
5.6
4.1
2.4
0.8
0.6
35.5
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Appendix A. Reference Eva otrans iration (ETo ) Table.
County and City
Jan
Feb
Mar
A r
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Se
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual
ETo
Truckee
0.7
0.7
1.7
3.2
4.4
5.4
6.4
5.7
4.1
2.4
0.8
0.6
36.2
PLUMAS
Portola
0.7
0.9
1.9
3.5
4.9
5.9
7.3
5.9
4.3
2.7
0.9
0.5
39.4
Quincy
0.7
0.9
2.2
3.5
4.9
5.9
7.3
5.9
4.4
2.8
1.2
0.5
40.2
RIVERSIDE
Beaumont
2.0
2.3
3.4
4.4
6.1
7.1 1
7.6
7.9
6.0
3.9
2.6
1.7
55.0
Blythe
2.4
3.3
5.3
6.9
8.7
9.6
9.6
8.7
6.9
5.0
3.0
2.2
71.4
Cathedral City
1.6
2.2
3.7
5.1
6.8
7.8
8.7
7.8
5.7
4.0
2.1
1.6
57.1
Coachella
2.9
4.4
6.2
8.4
10.5
11.9
12.3
1 10.1
8.9
6.2
3.8
2.4
88.1
Desert Center
2.9
4.1
6.4
8.5_
11.0
12.1
12.2
11.1
9.0
6.4
3.9
2.6
90.0
Elsinore
2.1
2.8
3.9
4.4
5.9
7.1
7.6
7.0
5.8
3.9
2.6
1.9
55.0
Indio
3.1
3.6
6.5
8.3
10.5
11.0
10.8
9.7
8.3
5.9
3.7
2.7
83.9
RIVERSIDE
La Quinta
2.4
2.8
5.2
6.5
8.3
8.7
8.5
7.9
6.5
4.5
2.7
2.2
66.2
Mecca
2.6
3.3
5.7
7.2
8.6
9.0
8.8
8.2
6.8
5.0
3.2
2.4
70.8
Oasis
2.9
3.3
5.3
6.1
8.5
8.9
8.7
7.9
6.9
4.8
2.9
2.3
68.4
Palm Desert
2.5
3.4
5.3
6.9
8.7
9.6
9.6
8.7
6.9
5.0
3.0
2.2
71.6
Palm Springs
2.0
2.9
4.9
7.2
8.3
8.5
11.6
8.3
7.2
5.9
2.7
1.7
71.1
Rancho California
1.8
2.2
3.4
4.8
5.6
6.3
6.5
6.2
4.8
3.7
1 2.4
1.8
49.5
Rancho Mirage
2.4
3.3
5.3
6.9
8.7
9.6
9.6
8.7
6.9
5.0
3.0
2.2
71.4
Ripley
2.7
3.3
5.6
7.2
8.7
8.7
8.4
7.6
6.2
4.6
2.8
2.2
67.8
Salton Sea North
2.5
3.3
5.5
7.2
8.8
9.3
9.2
8.5
6.8
5.2
3.1
2.3
71.7
Temecula East 1I
2.3
2.4
4.1
4.9
6.4
7.0
7.8
1 7.4
5.7
4.1
2.6
2.2
56.7
Thermal
2.4
3.3
5.5
7.6
9.1
9.6
9.3
8.6
7.1
5.2
3.1
2.1
72.8
Riverside UC
2.5
2.9
4.2
5.3
5.9
6.6
7.2
6.9
5.4
4.1
2.9
2.6
56.4
Winchester
2.3
2.4
4.1
4.9
6.4
6.9
7.7
7.5
6.0
3.9
2.6
2.1
56.8
SACRAMENTO
Fair Oaks
1.0
1.6
3.4
4.1
6.5
7.5
8.1
7.1
5.2
3.4
1.5
1.0
50.5
Sacramento
1.0
1.8
3.2
4.7
6.4
7.7
8.4
7.2
5.4
3.7
1.7
0.9
51.9
Twitchell Island
1.2
1.8
3.9
5.3
7.4
8.8
9.1
7.8
5.9
3.8
1.7
1.2
57.9
SAN BENITO
Hollister
1.5
1.8
3.1
4.3
5.5
5.7
6.4
5.9
5.0
3.5
1.7
1.1
45.1
San Benito
1.2
1.6
3.1
4.6
5.6
6.4
6.9
6.5
4.8
3.7
1.7
1.2
47.2
San Juan Valley
1.4
1.8
3.4
4.5
6.0
6.7
7.1
6.4
5.0
3.5
1.8
1.4
49.1
SAN BERNARDINO
Baker
2.7
3.9
6.1
8.3
10.4
11.8
12.2
11.0
8.9
6.1
1 3.3
2.1
1 86.6
Barstow NE
2.2
2.9
5.3
6.9
9.0
10.1
9.9
8.9
6.8
4.8
2.7
2.1
71.7
Big Bear Lake
1.8
2.6
4.6
6.0
7.0
7.6
8.1
7.4
1 5.4
4.1
2.4
1.8
58.6
Chino
2.1
2.9
3.9
4.5
5.7
6.5
7.3
7.1
5.9
4.2
2.6
2.0
54.6
Crestline
1.5
1.9
3.3
4.4
5.5
6.6
1 7.8
7.1
5.4
3.5
2.2
1.6
50.8
Lake Arrowhead
1.8
2.6
4.6
6.0
7.0
7.6
8.1
7.4
5.4
4.1
2.4
1.8
58.6
Lucerne Valley
2.2
2.9
5.1
6.5
9.1
11.0
11.4
9.9
7.4
1 5.0
3.0
1.8
75.3
Needles
3.2
4.2
6.6
8.9
11.0
12.4
12.8
11.0
8.9
6.6
4.0
2.7
92.1
Newberry Springs
2.1
2.9
5.3
8.4
9.8
10.9
11.1
9.9
7.6
5.2
3.1
2.0
78.2
San Bernardino
2.0
2.7
3.8
4.6
5.7
6.9
1 7.9
7.4
5.9
4.2
2.6
2.0
55.6
Twentynine Palms
2.6
3.6
5.9
7.9
10.1
11.2
11.2
10.3
8.6
5.9
3.4
2.2
82.9
Victorville
2.0
2.6
4.6
6.2
7.3
8.9
9.8
9.0
6.5
4.7
2.7
2.1
66.2
29
139
SAN DIEGO
Chula Vista
2.2
2.7
3.4
3.8
4.9
4.7
5.5
4.9
4.5
3.4
2.4
2.0
44.2
Escondido SPV
2.4
2.6
3.9
4.7
5.9
6.5
7.1
6.7
5.3
3.9
2.8
2.3
54.2
Miramar
2.3
2.5
3.7
4.1
5.1
5.4
6.1
5.8
4.5
3.3
2.4
2.1
47.1
Oceanside
2.2
2.7
3.4
3.7
4.9
4.6
4.6
5.1
1 4.1
3.3
2.4
2.0
42.9
Otay Lake
2.3
2.7
1 3.9
4.6
1 5.6
1 5.9
6.2
6.1
4.8
3.7
2.6
2.2
50.4
Pine Valley
1.5
2.4
3.8
5.1
6.0
7.0
7.8
7.3
6.0
4.0
2.2
1.7
54.8
Ramona
2.1
2.1
3.4
4.6
5.2
6.3
6.7
6.8
5.3
4.1
2.8
2.1
51.6
San Diego
2.1
2.4
3.4
4.6
5.1
5.3
5.7
1 5.6
4.3
3.6
2.4
2.0
46.5
Santee
2.1
2.7
3.7
4.5
5.5
6.1
6.6
6.2
5.4
3.8
2.6
2.0
51.1
Torrey Pines
2.2
2.3
3.4
3.9
4.0
4.1
4.6
4.7
3.8
2.8
2.0
2.0
39.8
Warner Springs
1.6
2.7
3.7
4.7
5.7
7.6
8.3
7.7
6.3
4.0
2.5
1.3
56.0
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco
1.5
1.3
2.4
3.0
3.7
4.6
4.9
1 4.8
4.1 1
2.8
1.3
0.7
35.1
SAN JOAQUIN
Farmington
1.5
1.5
2.9
4.7
6.2
1 7.6
8.1
6.8
5.3
3.3
1.4
0.7
50.0
SAN JOAQUIN
Lodi West
1.0
1.6
3.3
4.3
6.3
6.9
7.3
6.4
1 4.5
3.0
1.4
1 0.8
46.7
Manteca
0.9
1.7
3.4
5.0
6.5
7.5
8.0
7.1
5.2
3.3
1.6
0.9
51.2
Stockton
0.8
1.5
2.9
4.7
6.2
7.4
8.1
6.8
5.3
3.2
1.4
0.6
49.1
Tracy
1.0
1.5
2.9
4.5
6.1
7.3
7.9
6.7
5.3
3.2
1.3
0.7
48.5
SAN LUIS OBISPO
Arroyo Grande
2.0
2.2
3.2
3.8
4.3
4.7
4.3
4.6
3.8
3.2
2.4
1.7
40.0
Atascadero
1.2
1.5
2.8
3.9
4.5
6.0
6.7
6.2
5.0
3.2
1.7
1.0
43.7
Morro Bay
2.0
2.2
3.1
3.5
4.3
4.5
4.6
4.6
3.8
3.5
2.1
1.7
39.9
Nipomo
2.2
2.5
3.8
5.1
5.7
6.2
6.4
6.1
4.9
4.1
2.9
2.3
52.1
Paso Robles
1.6
2.0
3.2
4.3
5.5
1 6.3
7.3
6.7
5.1
3.7
2.1
1.4
49.0
San Luis Obispo
2.0
2.2
3.2
4.1
4.9
5.3
4.6
5.5
4.4
3.5
2.4
1.7
43.8
San Miguel
1.6
2.0
3.2
4.3
5.0
6.4
7.4
6.8
5.1
3.7
2.1
1.4
49.0
San Simeon
2.0
2.0
2.9
3.5
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.3
3.5
3.1
2.0
1.7
38.1
SAN MATEO
Hal Moon Bay
1.5
1.7
2.4
3.0
3.9
4.3
4.3
4.2
3.5
2.8
1.3
1.0
33.7
Redwood City
1.5
1.8
2.9
3.8
5.2
5.3
6.2
5.6
4.8
3.1
1.7
1.0
42.8
Woodside
1.8
2.2
3.4
4.8
5.6
6.3
6.5
6.2
4.8
3.7
2.4
1.8
49.5
SANTA BARBARA
B etteravia
2.1
2.6
4.0
5.2
6.0
5.9
5.8
5.4
4.1
3.3
2.7
2.1
49.1
Carpenteria
2.0
2.4
3.2
3.9
4.8
5.2
5.5
5.7
4.5
3.4
2.4
2.0
44.9
Cuyama
2.1
2.4
3.8
5.4
6.9
7.9
8.5
7.7
5.9
4.5
2.6
2.0
59.7
Goleta
2.1
2.5
3.9
5.1
5.7
5.7
5.4
5.4
4.2
3.2
2.8
2.2
48.1
Goleta Foothills
2.3
2.6
3.7
5.4
5.3
5.6
5.5
5.7
4.5
3.9
2.8
2.3
49.6
Guadalupe
2.0
2.2
3.2
3.7
4.9
4.6
4.5
4.6
4.1
3.3
2.4
1.7
41.1
Lompoc
2.0
2.2
3.2
3.7
4.8
4.6
4.9
4.8
3.9
3.2
2.4
1.7
41.1
Los Alamos
1.8
2.0
3.2
4.1
4.9
5.3
5.7
5.5
4.4
3.7
2.4
1.6
44.6
Santa Barbara
2.0
2.5
3.2
3.8
4.6
5.1
5.5
1 4.5
3.4
2.4
1.8
1 1.8
40.6
Santa Maria
1.8
2.3
3.7
5.1
5.7
5.8
5.6
5.3
4.2
3.5
2.4
1.9
47.4
Santa Ynez
1.7
2.2
3.5
5.0
5.8
6.2
6.4
6.0
4.5
3.6
2.2
1.7
48.7
Sisq uoc
2.1
2.5
3.8
4.1
6.1
6.3
6.4
5.8
4.7
3.4
2.3
1.8
49.2
Solvang
2.0
1 2.0
3.3
4.3
5.0
5.6
6.1
5.6
4.4
3.7
2.2
1.6
45.6
30
H
SANTA CLARA
Gilroy
1.3
1.8
3.1
4.1
5.3
5.6
6.1
5.5
4.7
3.4
1.7
1.1
43.6
Los Gatos
1.5
1.8
2.8
3.9
5.0
5.6
6.2
5.5
4.7
3.2
1.7
1.1
42.9
Morgan Hill
1.5
1.8
3.4
4.2
6.3
7.0
7.1
6.0
5.1
3.7
1.9
1.4
49.5
Palo Alto
1.5
1.8
2.8
3.8
5.2
1 5.3
6.2
5.6
5.0
3.2
1.7
1.0
43.0
San Jose
1.5
1.8
3.1
4.1
5.5
5.8
6.5
5.9
5.2
3.3
1.8
1.0
45.3
SANTA CRUZ
De Laveaga
1.4
1.9
3.3
4.7
4.9
5.3
5.0
4.8
3.6
3.0
1.6
1.3
40.8
Green Valley Rd
1.2
1.8
3.2
4.5
4.6
5.4
5.2
5.0
3.7
3.1
1.6
1.3
40.6
Santa Cruz
1.5
1.8
2.6
3.5
4.3
4.4
4.8
4.4
3.8
2.8
1.7
1.2
36.6
Watsonville
1.5
1.8
2.7
3.7
4.6
4.5
4.9
4.2
4.0
2.9
1.8
1.2
37.7
Webb
1.8
2.2
3.7
4.8
5.3
5.7
5.6
5.3
4.3
3.4
2.4
1.8
46.2
SHASTA
Burney
0.7
1.0
2.1
3.5
4.9
5.9
7.4
6.4
4.4
2.9
0.9
0.6
40.9
Fall River Mills
0.6
1.0
2.1
3.7
5.0
6.1
7.8
6.7
4.6
2.8
0.9
0.5
41.8
Glenburn
0.6
1.0
2.1
3.7
5.0
6.3
7.8
6.7
4.7
2.8
0.9
0.6
42.1
McArthur
0.7
1.4
2.9
4.2
5.6
6.9
8.2
7.2
5.0
3.0
1.1
0.6
46.8
Redding
1.2
1.4
2.6
4.1
5.6
7.1
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.2
1.4
0.9
48.8
SIERRA
Downieville
0.7
1.0
2.3
3.5
5.0
6.0
7.4
6.2
4.7
2.8
0.9
0.6
41.3
Sierraville
0.7
1.1
2.2
3.2
4.5
5.9
7.3
6.4
4.3
2.6
0.9
0.5
39.6
SISKIYOU
Happy Camp
0.5
0.9
2.0
3.0
4.3
5.2
6.1
5.3
4.1
2.4
0.9
0.5
35.1
MacDoel
1.0
1.7
3.1
4.5
5.9
7.2
8.1
7.1
5.1
3.1
1.5
1.0
49.0
Mt Shasta
0.5
0.9
2.0
3.0
4.5
5.3
6.7
5.7
4.0
2.2
0.7
0.5
36.0
Tule lake FS
0.7
1.3
2.7
4.0
5.4
6.3
7.1
6.4
4.7
2.8
1.0
0.6
42.9
Weed
0.5
0.9
2.0
2.5
4.5
5.3
6.7
5.5
3.7
2.0
0.9
0.5
34.9
Yreka
0.6
0.9
2.1
3.0
1 4.9
5.8
7.3
6.5
4.3
2.5
0.9
0.5
39,2
SOLANO
Benicia
1.3
1.4
2.7
3.8
4.9
5.0
6.4
5.5
4.4
2.9
1.2
0.7
40.3
Dixon
0.7
1.4
3.2
5.2
6.3
7.6
8.2
7.2
5.5
4.3
1.6
1.1
52.1
Fairfield
1.1
1.7
2.8
4.0
5.5
6.1
7.8
6.0
4.8
3.1
1.4
0.9
45.2
Hastings Tract
1.6
2.2
3.7
5.1
6.8
7.8
8.7
7.8
5.7
4.0
2.1
1.6
57.1
Putah Creek
1.0
1.6
3.2
4.9
6.1
7.3
7.9
7.0
5.3
3.8
1.8
1.2
1 51.0
Rio Vista
0.9
1.7
2.8
4.4
5.9
6.7
7.9
6.5
5.1
3.2
1.3
0.7
47.0
Suisun Valley
0.6
1.3
3.0
4.7
5.8
7.0
7.7
6.8
5.3
3.8
1.4
0.9
48.3
Winters
0.9
1.7
3.3
5.0
6.4
7.5
7.9
7.0
1 5.2
3.5
1.6
1.0
51.0
SONOMA
Bennett Valley
1.1
1.7
3.2
4.1
5.5
6.5
6.6
5.7
4.5
1 3.1
1.5
1 0.9
44.4
Cloverdale
1.1
1.4
2.6
3.4
5.0
5.9
6.2
5.6
4.5
2.8
1.4
0.7
40.7
Fort Ross
1.2
1.4
2.2
3.0
3.7
4.5
4.2
4.3
3.4
2.4
1.2
0.5
31.9
Healdsburg
1.2
1.5
2.4
3.5
5.0
5.9
6.1
5.6
4.5
2.8
1.4
0.7
40.8
Lincoln
1.2
1.7
2.8
4.7
6.1
7.4
8.4
1 7.3
5.4
3.7
1.9
1.2
51.9
Petaluma
1.2
1.5
2.8
3.7
4.6
5.6
4.6
5.7
4.5
2.9
1.4
0.9
39.6
Santa Rosa
1.2
1.7
2.8
3.7
5.0
6.0
5.9
4.5
2.9
1.5
0.7
42.0
Valley of the Moon
1.0
1.6
3.0
4.5
5.6
6.6
6.3
4.7
3.3
1.5
1.0
46.1
Windsor
0.9
1.6
3.0
4.5
5.5
6.5
P6.5
5.9
4.4
3.2
1.4
1.0
44.2
STANISLAUS
Denair
1.0
1.9
3.6
4.7
7.0
7.9
.
6.1
5.3
3.4
1.5
1.0
51.4
La Grange
1.2
1.5
3.1
4.7
6.2
7.7
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.2
Modesto
0.9
1.4
3.2
4.7
6.4
7.7
1 8.1
6.8
1 5.0
3.4
1.4
0.7
49.7
31
141
Newman
1.0
1.5
3.2
4.6
6.2
7.4
8.1
6.7
5.0
3.4
1.4
0.7
49.3
Oakdale
1.2
1.5
3.2
4.7
6.2
7.7
8.1
7.1
5.1
3.4
1.4
0.7
50.3
Patterson
1.3
2.1
4.2
5.4
7.9
8.6
8.2
6.6
5.8
4.0
1.9
1.3
57.3
Turlock
0.9
1.5
3.2
4.7
6.5
7.7
8.2
7.0
5.1
3.4
1.4
0.7
50.2
SUTTER
Nicolaus
0.9
1.6
3.2
4.9
6.3
7.5
8.0
1 6.9
5.2
3.4
1.5
0.9
50.2
Yuba City
1.3
2.1
2.8
4.4
5.7
7.2
7.1
6.1
4.7
3.2
1.2
0.9
46.7
TEHAMA
Corning
1.2
1.8
2.9
4.5
6.1
7.3
8.1
7.2
5.3
3.7
1.7
1.1
50.7
Gerber
1.0
1.8
3.5
5.0
6.6
1 7.9
8.7
7.4
5.8
4.1
1.8
1.1
54.7
Gerber Dryland
0.9
1.6
3.2
4.7
6.7
8.4
9.0
7.9
6.0
4.2
2.0
1 1.0
55.5
Red Bluff
1.2
1.8
2.9
4.4
5.9
7.4
8.5
7.3
5.4
3.5
1.7
1.0
51.1
TRINITY
Hay Fork
0.5
1.1
2.3
3.5
4.9
5.9
7.0
6.0
4.5
2.8
0.9
0.7
40.1
Weaverville
0.6
1.1
2.2
3.3
4.9
5.9
7.3
6.0
4.4
2.7
0.9
0.7
40.0
TULARE
Alpaugh
0.9
1.7
3.4
4.8
6.6
7.7
8.2
7.3
5.4
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.6
Badger
1.0
1.3
2.7
4.1
6.0
7.3
7.7
7.0
4.8
3.3
1.4
0.7
47.3
Delano
1.1
1.9
4.0
4.9
7.2
7.9
8.1
7.3
5.4
3.2
1.5
1.2
53.6
Dinuba
1.1
1.5
3.2
4.7
6.2
7.7
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.4
0.7
51.2
Lindcove
0.9
1.6
3.0
4.8
6.5
7.6
8.1
7.2
5.2
3.4
1.6
0.9
50.6
Porterville
1.2
1.8
3.4
4.7
6.6
7.7
8.5
7.3
5.3
3.4
1.4
1 0.7
52.1
Visalia
0.9
1.7
3.3
5.1
6.8
7.7
7.9
6.9
4.9
3.2
1.5
0.8
50.7
TUOLUMNE
Groveland
1.1
1.5
2.8
4.1
5.7
7.2
7.9
6.6
5.1
3.3
1.4
0.7
47.5
Sonora
1.1
1.5
2.8
4.1
5.8
7.2
7.9
6.7
5.1
3.2
1.4
0.7
47.6
VENTURA
Camarillo
2.2
2.5
3.7
4.3
5.0
5.2
5.9
5.4
4.2
3.0
2.5
2.1
46.1
Oxnard
2.2
2.5
3.2
3.7
4.4
4.6
5.4
4.8
4.0
3.3
2.4
2.0
42.3
Piru
2.8
2.8
4.1
5.6
6.0
6.8
7.6
7.8
5.8
5.2
3.7
3.2
61.5
Port Hueneme
2.0
2.3
3.3
4.6
4.9
4.9
4.9
5.0
3.7
3.2
2.5
2.2
43.5
Thousand Oaks
2.2
2.6
3.4
4.5
5.4
5.9
6.7
6.4
5.4
3.9
2.6
2.0
51.0
Ventura
2.2
2.6
3.2
3.8
4.6
4.7
5.5
4.9
4.1
3.4
2.5
2.0
43.5
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Bryte
0.9
1.7
3.3
5.0
6.4
7.5
7.9
7.0
5.2
3.5
1.6
1.0
51.0
Davis
1.0
1.9
3.3
5.0
6.4
7.6
8.2
7.1
5.4
4.0
1.8
j 1.0
52.5
Esparto
1.0
1.7
3.4
5.5
1 6.9
8.1
8.5
7.5
5.8
4.2
2.0
1.2
55.8
Winters
1.7
1.7
2.9
4.4
5.8
7.1
7.9
6.7
5.3
3.3
1.6
1.0
49.4
Woodland
1.0
1.8
3.2
4.7
6.1
7.7
8.2
7.2
5.4
3.7
1.7
1.0
51.6
Zamora
1.1
1.9
3.5
5.2
6.4
7.4
7.8
7.0
5.5
4.0
1.9
1.2
52.8
YUBA
Browns Valley
1.0
1.7
3.1
4.7
1 6.1
7.5
8.5
7.6
5.7
1 4.1
2.0
1.1
52.9
Brownsville
1.1
1.4
2.6
4.0
5.7
6.8
7.9
6.8
5.3
3.4
1.5
0.9
47.4
* The values in this table were derived from:
1) California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS);
2) Reference EvapoTranspiration Zones Map, UC Dept. of Land, Air & Water Resources and California Dept of
Water Resources 1999; and
3) Reference Evapotranspiration for California, University of California, Department of Agriculture and Natural
Resources (1987) Bulletin 1922,
4) Determining Daily Reference Evapotranspiration, Cooperative Extension UC Division of Agriculture and
Natural Resources (1987), Publication Leaflet 21426
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Appendix B — Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet.
WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE WORKSHEET
This worksheet is filled out by the project applicant and it is a required element of the Landscape Documentation Package.
Reference Evapotranspiration (ETo)
Hydrozone #
/Planting
Descriptions
Plant
Factor (PF)
Irrigation
Methodb
Irrigation
Efficiency
(IE)`
ETAF
(PHE)
Landscape
Area (sq, ft,)
ETAF x Area
Estimated Total
Water Use
(ETWU)e
Regular Landscape Areas
Totals
(A)
(B)
Special Landscape Areas
1
1
1
Totals
(C)
(D)
ETWU Total
Maximum Allowed Water Allowance (MAWA)
aHydrozone #/Planting Description
E.g
1.) front lawn
2.) low water use plantings
3.) medium water use planting
'Irrigation Method `Irrigation Efficiency
overhead spray 0.75 for spray head
or drip 0.81 for drip
eMA WA (Annual Gallons Allowed) _ (Eto) ( 0.62) ( (ETAF x LA)
+ ((1 -ETAF) x SLA))
where 0.62 is a conversion factor that acre - inches per
acre per year to gallons per square foot per year, LA is
the total landscape area in square feet, SLA is the total
special landscape area in square feet,
and ETAF is .55 for residential areas and 0 45 for non-
residential areas.
ETAF Calculations
Regular Landscape Areas
Total ETAF x Area
(B)
Total Area
(A)
Average ETAF
B + A
All Landscape Areas
Total ETAF x Area
(B +D)
Total Area
(A +C)
Sitewide ETAF
(B +D) + (A +C)
°ETWU(Annual Gallons Required) _
Eto x 0.62 x ETAF x Area
where 0.62 is a conversion
factor that acre - inches per
acre per year to gallons per
square foot per year.
Average ETAF for Regular Landscape Areas must
be 0.55 or below for residential areas, and 0.45 or
below for non - residential areas.
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Appendix C — Sample Certificate of Completion.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This certificate is filled out by the project applicant upon completion of the landscape project.
PART 1. PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET
Date
Parcel, tract or lot number, if available.
Project Name
Telephone No.
Fax No.
Name of Project Applicant
Title
Email Address
Street Address
Company
City
State
Zip Code
Project Address and Location:
Street Address
Parcel, tract or lot number, if available.
City
Latitude /Longitude (optional)
State
Zip Code
Property Owner or his /her designee:
Name
Telephone No.
Fax No.
Title
Email Address
Company
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Property Owner
"I /we certify that I /we have received copies of all the documents within the Landscape Documentation Package
and the Certificate of Completion and that it is our responsibility to see that the project is maintained in
accordance with the Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule."
Property Owner Signature
Date
Please answer the questions below:
1. Date the Landscape Documentation Package was submitted to the local agency
2. Date the Landscape Documentation Package was approved by the local agency
3. Date that a copy of the Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet (including the Water Budget Calculation) was
submitted to the local water purveyor
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PART 2. CERTIFICATION OF INSTALLATION ACCORDING TO THE LANDSCAPE
DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
"I /we certify that based upon periodic site observations, the work has been substantially completed in accordance
with the ordinance and that the landscape planting and irrigation installation conform with the criteria and
specifications of the approved Landscape Documentation Package."
*Signer of the landscape design plan, signer of the irrigation plan, or a licensed landscape contractor.
PART 3. IRRIGATION SCHEDULING
Attach parameters for setting the irrigation schedule on controller per ordinance Section 492.10.
PART 4. SCHEDULE OF LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE
Attach schedule of Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance per ordinance Section 492.11,
PART 5. LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION AUDIT REPORT
Attach Landscape Irrigation Audit Report per ordinance Section 492.12.
PART 6. SOIL MANAGEMENT REPORT
Attach soil analysis report, if not previously submitted with the Landscape Documentation Package per ordinance
Section 492.65.
Attach documentation verifying implementation of recommendations from soil analysis report per ordinance
Section 492.65.
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Appendix D — Sample Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet.
ARpendix D— Prescriptive Compliance Option
(a ) This appendix contains prescriptive requirements which may be used as a compliance option to the Model.
Water Efficient Landscao Ordinance.
(b)Compliance with the following items is mandatory and must be documented on a landscape plan in order to
use the prescriptive compliance option:
1 Submit a Landscape Documentation Package which includes the following elements:
A date
(B- project applicant
(C) project address Of available, parcel and/or lot number(s)
(D) total landscape area (square feet), including a breakdown of turf and plant material
(j) project type (e.g., new, rehabilitated, public, private cemetery. homeowner - installed)
(F) water supply type (e.g., potable, recycled, well) and identify the local retail water purveyor if
the applicant is not served by a private well
G contact information for the project applicant and prgpgny owner
(H) applicant signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the requirements of the
prescriptive compliance option to the MWELO ".
2 Incorporate compost at a rate of at least four cubic yards per 1.000 square feet to a depth of six inches
into landscape area (unless contra - indicated by a soil test),
(3) Plant material shall comply with all of the following
A For residential areas install climate adapted plants that re uire occasional little or no
summer water (avera a W� UCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 75% of the plant area excluding edibles
and areas using recycled water; For non - residential areas, install climate adapted plants that
require occasional, little or no summer water (average WUCOLS plant factor 0.3) for 100% of
the plant area excluding edibles and areas using recycled water,
(B) A minimum three inch (3") layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of
planting areas except in turf areas creeping or rooting roundeovers or direct seeding,
applications where mulch is contraindicated.
4 Turf shall comply with all of the-following:
(A) Tt €rf shall not exceed 25% of the landscape area in residential areas, and there shall be no turf'
in non- residential areas;
B Turf shall not be planted on sloped areas which exceed a slope of 1 foot vertical elevation
chaW for every 4 feet of horizontal length,
(C) Turf is prohibited in parkways less than 10 feet wide unless the parkway is adjacent to a
parking strip and used to enter and exit vehicles. Any turf in parkways must be irrigated by sub-
surface irripation or by other technology that creates no overspray or runoff.
S Irrigation systems shall comply with the following:
A Automatic irri ation controllers are required and must use evapotraiisl2i ration or soil
moisture sensor data.
(B) Irrigation controllers shall be of a type which does riot lose programming date in the event the
primarypower source is interrkrpted.
(C) Pressure regulators shall be installed on the irrigation system to ensure the dynamic pressure
of the system is within the manufacturers recommended pressure range.
D Manual shut -off valves such as a gate valve ball valve or butterfly valve shall be installed
as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply.
(_E,) All irrigation emission devices must meet the requirements set ill the ANSI standard
ASABE /ICC 802 -2014. "Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard." All sprinkler
heads installed in the landscape must document a distribt€tion uniformity low quarter of 0.65 or
higher using the protocol defined in ASABE/ICC 802 -2014.
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(c ) At the time of final inspection, the permit applicant rnrIst provide the owner of the property with a certificate
of completion, cerEi_ficate of installation, irrigation schedule and a schedule of landscape and irrigation
maintenance.
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AUTHENTICATED
ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERX
Assembly Bill No. 1164
CHAPTER 671
An act to add Section 53087.7 to the Government Code, relating to water
conservation, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
[Approved by Governor October 9, 2015. Filed with
Secretary of State October 9, 2015.]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1164, Gatto. Water conservation: drought tolerant landscaping.
Existing law generally authorizes every city and county, including a
charter city, in this state to make and enforce within its limits all local,
police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations that are not in conflict
with general laws.
This bill would prohibit a city, including a charter city, county, and city
and county, from enacting or enforcing any ordinance or regulation that
prohibits the installation of drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic grass,
or artificial turf on residential property, as specified. The bill would
additionally state that this is an issue of statewide concern.
This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency
statute.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares:
(a) With the lowest snowpack ever recorded, California finds itself in
2015 in the fourth year of a historic, prolonged, and potentially devastating
drought.
(b) Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an Executive order on April
1, 2015, which, for the first time in California history, directs the State Water
Resources Control Board to implement mandatory water reductions across
the state to reduce water usage by 25 percent.
(c) One component of the Governor's Executive order compels the
replacement of 50 million square feet of lawns throughout the state with
drought tolerant landscaping.
(d) Among a wide variety of drought tolerant landscaping are a variety
of native plants and landscaping alternatives, including the installation of
synthetic grass or artificial turf.
(e) According to the Department of Water Resources, landscape irrigation
represents 43 percent of urban water use. The installation of synthetic grass
or artificial turf, in lieu of conventional lawns and landscapes, can directly
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reduce outdoor water use to help meet the Governor's mandated 25- percent
statewide water use reduction.
SEC. 2. Section 53087.7 is added to the Government Code, to read:
53087.7. (a) A city, including a charter city, county, or city and county,
shall not enact any ordinance or regulation, or enforce any existing ordinance
or regulation, that prohibits the installation of drought tolerant landscaping,
synthetic grass, or artificial turf on residential property.
(b) A city, including a charter city, county, or city and county, may
impose reasonable restrictions on the type of drought tolerant landscaping,
synthetic grass, or artificial turf that may be installed on residential property
provided that those restrictions do not do any of the following:
(1) Substantially increase the cost of installing drought tolerant
landscaping, synthetic grass, or artificial turf.
(2) Effectively prohibit the installation of drought tolerant landscaping,
synthetic grass, or artificial turf.
(3) Significantly impede the installation of drought tolerant landscaping,
including, but not limited to, a requirement that a residential yard must be
completely covered with living plant material.
SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares the prolonged drought, along
with climate change, requires the state to address water conservation goals
that will have long -term impacts in this state. The Legislature further finds
and declares that drought tolerant landscaping, including the installation of
synthetic grass or artificial turf, is a viable landscaping alternative that will
further the goal of addressing long -term water conservation. Therefore,
allowing property owners in this state to install drought tolerant landscaping,
synthetic grass, or artificial turf on their residential properties is a matter of
statewide concern, not a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5
of Article XI of the California Constitution.
SEC. 4. This act is an urgency statute necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety within the meaning of
Article IV of the Constitution and shall go into immediate effect. The facts
constituting the necessity are:
In order to address the historic, prolonged, and potentially devastating
drought, it is necessary that residents of this state be able to replace water
inefficient landscaping with drought tolerant landscaping as quickly as
possible; therefore, it is necessary that this act take effect immediately.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 1, 2015
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Continued Business - Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Continuation of a public hearing regarding the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project
(ESSCSP) for property generally located at 2000 to 2100 El Segundo Boulevard owned by the
Raytheon Company.
(Fiscal Impact: If approved, the project would provide $4,000,000 in direct payment revenue;
up to $1,071,228 in direct payment revenue related to development fee per square foot; an
estimated $11,893,000 roadway infrastructure; $75,000 for bicycle parking; and potentially
$375,000 for wastewater infrastructure improvements).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
That the City Council:
1. Open the continued the public hearing and take documentary and testimonial evidence;
2. After considering the evidence: (a) adopt a Resolution certifying the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) (Environmental Assessment No. EA -905), adopting a statement of
overriding considerations, amending the General Plan and General Plan Map (No. GPA
11 -01), and approving a Vesting Tentative Map (No. SUB 11 -02); and b) introduce, and
waive first reading, of an Ordinance adopting a Specific Plan (ZTA 11 -0 1 and SP 11-
01), approving a Development Agreement (DA 11 -02), and amending the Zoning Map;
3. Schedule second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for December 15, 2015; and
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Draft City Council Resolution and attachments including:
a. Draft Project Conditions of Approval
b. Amendment to General Plan Land Use Designations subsection
c. Amendment to General Plan Land Use Plan Southeast Quadrant subsection
d. Amendment to 1992 General Plan Summary of Existing Trends Build -out
e. General Plan Land Use Map Amendment
f. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
g. Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
h. Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Document #2012101081)
i. Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) No. 71551
2. Draft City Council Ordinance and Exhibits including:
a. Zoning Map Amendment
b. Draft El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
c. Draft Development Agreement
d. Draft Conditions of Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A '
Account Number(s): N/A
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ORIGINATED BY: Masa Al r' �rincipal PIai i i & Kimberly Christens n, AICP, Planning
Manager
REVIEWED BY: Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safet
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
I. INTRODUCTION
On November 17, 2015, the City Council opened a public hearing regarding the El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan Project. Staff made a presentation introducing and analyzing the
Project. The traffic engineer from the City's environmental consultant made a presentation on
the traffic analysis completed for the Project. Representatives of the Raytheon Company made
a presentation providing details about the Company as well as information on the applicant's
goals for the proposed Project. The City Council, after hearing public comment, questioning
staff and the applicant on details of the Project and then continued the Project's public hearing
to December 1, 2015. The Council gave direction to staff to make modifications to the Project's
Development Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance to incorporate the following project
revisions:
• Increase the total amount of the six annual payments from $3,000,000 to
$4,000,000 (with a modified payment schedule in years 2 through 6).
• Include language in the Development Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance to
allow for the possibility of the City accepting the 7.54 acre recreational area
identified on the Project plans as a public park under the following conditions: 1)
Raytheon locates the recreational area outside its future secured perimeter (either
west or south of the Nash Street Extension or west of the Continental Boulevard
Extension) and; 2) the City chooses to accept the land as a park.
The requested project modifications were made to the draft documents and are attached for the
Council's review.
II. PROJECT APPLICATIONS
The application includes the following:
1) Environmental Assessment No. EA -905 California 1. nvironnnental Quality Art
(CEQA) and State Clearing House (SCR) No. 2012_1.01081. — An Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) for Environmental Assessment No. EA -905 is proposed for the ESSCSP
pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. (See
Exhibit l.h.). The City Council cannot approve the project without adopting findings of fact
and a statement of overriding considerations.
2) General Plan Amendment/ General Plan Malp Amendment No. GPA 11 -01 — Amend
the General Plan to Re- designate the project site from Light Manufacturing to El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) (see Exhibits l .b., l.c., IA, and Le.)
3) Zone Change No. ZC 11 -02 — Amend the Zoning Map to rezone the project site from the
Light Manufacturing (M -1) Zone to the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP)
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Zone (see Exhibit 2.a). The requested rezoning will allow for consistency with the proposed
General Plan Amendment.
4) Specific Plan No. SP 11 -01 — Designation of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
(ESSCSP) for the project site that establishes the development standards within the Specific
Plan (see Exhibit 2.b.).
5) Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 11 -01 — Zone Text Amendment to add the El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan as ESMC § 15- 3- 2(A)(10) "El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan."
6) Dcvelopment Agreement No. DA 11 -02 — Approve the Development Agreement to
provide public benefits in exchange for development rights (ten -year entitlement with the
option for a five year extension) (See Exhibit 2.c.).
7) SUB 11 -02 for Vests Tentative Map (VTM) No. 71551 — A subdivision to allow the
division of land into 26 separate parcels in three phases. (See Exhibit Li.).
II. DISCUSSION
The City Council's November 17, 2015 public hearing included extensive staff, traffic
consultant and applicant presentations on the proposed Project. Three individuals commented
during the public comment period. The first was Mr. Baldino, the Chair of the Planning
Commission who summarized the Planning Commission's Project recommendation to the City
Council. Mr. Baldino identified that the Project's basic premise is taking a large tract of land
and adding value to the land by modifying the site's land use regulations. The Planning
Commission recommendation identifies that the Commission's opinion of the entire package of
benefits to the City comes up short when balanced against the potential impacts identified in
the Project's EIR. Mr. Baldino identified that further negotiation on the Development
Agreement may resolve the issue of balance between Project's impacts and public benefits. The
second commentator, Mike Robbins, identified he was concerned about the project's future
traffic, hoped that the Project did not signal Raytheon moving from the City, and was
concerned that the Raytheon Campus' existing open space will be reduced in size. The third
commentator, Julie Stolnak, was also concerned with the reduction in recreational open space
area.
Much of the City Council's deliberation focused on the Project's traffic impacts. The Council
asked staff whether the LAX expansion projects and other potential sources of traffic growth
were included in the traffic study. Staff noted that LAX expansion projects are included in the
traffic study. In addition the study includes a future traffic growth factor above and beyond
identified surrounding projects ( "Cumulative Projects ") to ensure a conservative analysis of
future traffic growth. Council inquired if additional intersection mitigations could be identified.
Staff stated feasible mitigations that do not require the taking of private property and do not
require modification of large scale infrastructure, such as overhead rail lines, have been
included in the mitigations for the project. The Council identified that the timing of the Nash
Street extension was a major concern. Council deliberated on creating an additional potential
penalty to motivate the applicant to build the road within six years or be required to pay an
additional $1,000,000 was discussed. After discussing this topic the Council instead directed
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Staff to add $1,000,000 to years two through six of the previously identified direct payments to
the City. The modified required payments are as follows:
Year
Original Direct Payment
Amount
Revised Direct Payment
Amount
1
$500,000
$500,000
2
$500,000
$700,000
3
$500,000
$700,000
4
$500,000
$700,000
5
$500,000
$700,000
6
$500,000
$700,000
TOTAL
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
City Council also deliberated regarding access to the public open space. There was discussion
on whether the City would want the land to be a public park. Raytheon indicated a willingness
to give the land to the City as a public park under the condition that the land not be located in
the secured area the Company intended to keep around their facility, Council members
discussed whether the City wanted the additional expenses of maintaining another public park.
After discussing the issue the Council directed staff to add language to the Development
Agreement, Resolution and Ordinance to give the City a 20 -year option to take the land as a
public park if the recreation area was re- located into an area Raytheon was not intending to
keep secured. An unsecured area was identified as located on the `outside' of the Nash Street
extension (to the south or east) and Continental Boulevard extension (to the west). Should the
Council wish to acquire the land and designate it a park that would be open to the general
public at some point in the future rather than limited to property owners and tenants within the
Specific Plan area, additional environmental analysis would be necessary to evaluate any
environmental impacts (e.g. such as impacts from increased traffic) before the Council could
exercise that option.
III. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Staffs recommendation is for the Council to approve the project as all revisions requested by
the Council at the November 17, 2015 hearing have been incorporated into the attached revised
documents. A review of the record demonstrates that there is substantial evidence for the City
Council to make the findings needed to adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations
(which relies, in significant part, upon the public benefits offered in the draft Development
Agreement); certify the EIR (and adopt the MMRP); and make the land use approvals (General
Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Specific Plan, and Subdivision and
Development Agreement).
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EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -905) FOR THE EL
SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT; MAKING
FINDINGS OF FACT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS; ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENT NO. GPA 11 -01; AND
APPROVING SUBDIVISION NO. SUB 11 -02 FOR VESTING TENTATIVE
MAP NO. 71551.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. On December 8, 2011, the Raytheon Company filed an application for
Environmental Assessment No. EA -905; General Plan Amendment and
General Plan Map Amendment No. GPA 11 -01; Specific Plan No. SPA 11-
01; Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment No. ZC 11 -02; Zone Text
Amendment No. 11 -01; Development Agreement No. 11 -02; and
Subdivision No. 11 -02 for Vesting Tentative Map No. 71551 for 26 parcels
to re- designate and rezone an approximately 142 -acre property at 2000-
2100 East El Segundo Boulevard from Light Manufacturing (M -1) Zone to
El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) to establish
development standards for the site (collectively, the "project ");
B. The applications were reviewed by the City of El Segundo Planning and
Building Safety Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan
and conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ");
C. In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the
California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., "CEQA "), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of
Regulations § §15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the City's
Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805, adopted
March 16, 1993);
D. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared pursuant to the
requirements of CEQA Guidelines § 15161;
E. The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before the Planning
Commission for February 12, 2015;
F. On February 12, 2015, the Commission held a public hearing to receive
public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications including,
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without limitation, information provided to the Commission by City staff and
public testimony, and representatives of the Raytheon Company and
continued the item;
G. On October 22, 2015, the Commission reopened the continued public
hearing on the item to receive additional information regarding project
revisions, in particular changes to the Development Agreement public
benefits. Following the public hearing the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2765 recommending that the City Council certify the
Project's EIR; and adopt the General Plan Amendment and General Plan
Map Amendment, Specific Plan, Zone Change and Zoning Map
Amendment; approve the Subdivision for Vesting Tentative Map No. 71551;
and disapprove the draft Development Agreement;
R On November 17, 2015, the City Council held a duly advertised public
hearing in the Council Chamber of the El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main
Street to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the
applications including, without limitation, information provided to the Council
by City Staff, public testimony, and representatives of the Raytheon
Company;
On December 1, 2015 the City Council reopened the continued public
hearing on the item to receive additional information regarding project
revisions the Council directed staff and the applicant to make; and
J. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and
evidence presented to the City Council at its December 1, 2015 public
hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the
Planning and Building Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings and Conclusions. The City Council finds that the following
facts exist:
A. The project site is located at 2000 -2100 East El Segundo Boulevard in the
southeast quadrant of the City of El Segundo;
B. The project site is a level 142 -acre site located south of East El Segundo
Boulevard, in the block between South Sepulveda Boulevard and South
Douglas Street;
C. The surrounding land uses are primarily low and high -rise office buildings
to the north (CO and MU -N Zones); a City retention basin and light industrial
uses to the south (M -1 and O -S Zones); light industrial uses and the
elevated Metro Green Line track and station to the east (M -1 Zone); and
SCE high voltage transmission lines, municipal golf course, and West Basin
Municipal Water District facility (O -S and P -F Zones) to the west;
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D. The project site is currently developed with the Raytheon Company's Space
and Airborne Systems (SAS) facility. There is currently 1,802,513 net
square feet (2,089,000 million gross square feet) of development in 11
buildings and 6,873 parking spaces located in 20 surface lots on the site.
The floor area ratio (FAR) of current development on the site is 0.29;
E. Existing development on the project site was originally approved in 1978
through Precise Plan #3 -78 that allowed for 2,575,000 square feet of
development. The original precise plan was modified through numerous
amendments and a precise plan map was established in 1983. The last
amendment to the precise plan (Ordinance No. 1103) occurred in 1987. The
existing entitlement allows for 2,017,903 net square feet of total
development, which is 215,390 net square -feet in development more than
the existing development on the site. The allowable FAR under the current
entitlement is approximately 0.325;
F. When the original precise plan for the project site was approved, the
underlying zoning was Commercial- Manufacturing (C -M). At that time, the
C -M Zone did not have a maximum FAR development standard. By 1988,
the C -M Zone had a maximum FAR requirement of 1.0. In the early 1990s
the project site was re -zoned Light Industrial (M -1), which limits FAR to 0.6;
& The project is a mixed -use concept allowing for flexibility regarding the
location and density of development within the specific plan area. The
Specific Plan has mechanisms to allow the transfer of land use types and
density within the plan area;
H. The overall development within the Specific Plan area cannot exceed an
FAR of 0.60, based on the 142.2 gross acre size of the project site. This
would allow for a maximum of 1,930,000 net square feet of new
development on the project site and a total maximum development (both
existing and new) of 3,718,889 net square feet;
Development standards for allowable uses have been developed for the
Specific Plan and all uses within the Plan area must be compliant. The
allowed uses identified in the development standards include: Office,
Financial Institutions, Light Industrial Uses, Research and Development,
Movie and Entertainment Facilities, Data Centers, Storage and
Warehousing, Health Clubs, Recreational Facilities, Restaurants and
Cafes, Retail and Hotels (subject to existing deed restrictions);
J. The total number of traffic trips for new development in the project area
cannot exceed the trip ceiling established in the Specific Plan. The trip
ceiling for new development consists of 3,120 new p.m. peak hour trips (631
p.m. peak hour inbound trips, and 2,489 p.m. peak hour outbound trips),
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3,042 a.m. new peak hour trips (2,634 a.m. inbound trips and 408 a.m.
outbound trips) and 26,585 total new daily trips;
K. The proposed General Plan re- designation and rezoning of the Project Site
would change the General Plan land use designation from Light Industrial
to the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) land use
designation and rezone the area from the Light Manufacturing (M -1) Zone
to the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) Zone;
L. The ESSCSP contains three land use designations. These are:
Commercial /Office Mixed Use (CMU), Office /Industrial Mixed Use (0/1 MU)
and Open Space /Recreation (OS /REC). The CMU designation applies to
six parcels comprised of 24 acres. THE 0/1 MU designation applies to 11
parcels consisting of 86.6 acres and the OS /REC designation includes 6
parcels consisting of 12 acres. Three un -zoned parcels consisting of 13.6
acres in area are designated as public or private roadways;
M. The project application included a site plan illustrating a Conceptual
Development Scenario. The Conceptual Development Scenario contains
the following components: 1,788,889 net square feet of existing
development, 133,000 net square feet of new retail development, 82,000
net square feet of new warehouse development, 150,000 net square feet of
new light industrial development, 1,565,000 net square feet of new office
development and a 7.54 -acre private outdoor recreational facility;
N. The Project includes a 100 -foot wide new public roadway on the east side
of the Project site that will connect Nash Street to South Hughes Way. The
applicant will be required to construct and dedicate this roadway to the City
before occupying any building that produces new traffic trips beyond the trip
ceiling of 89 new a.m. peak period trips or 225 p.m. peak period trips;
O. The Project includes completion of a 4th eastbound travel lane on El
Segundo Boulevard along the entire frontage of the Specific Plan area. The
applicant is required to construct this roadway improvement as parcels with
frontage on El Segundo Boulevard are constructed;
P. The Project includes requirements to extend Continental Boulevard to be a
publicly accessible roadway if non - Raytheon users occupy buildings
adjacent to that roadway;
Q. The Project includes the construction of a six -foot wide Class I bicycle path
adjacent or near El Segundo Boulevard. The Project also includes Class II
bicycle lanes in the roadway of the Nash Street extension;
R. The Project includes a $75,000 payment towards construction of bicycle
parking facilities at or adjacent to the Metro Green Line El Segundo Station.
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The Project also includes a requirement that a pedestrian access walkway
be provided on the eastern side of the project area to provide access to the
Metro Green Line Station;
S. The Project includes a 20 -year offer to dedicate Parcels 20 and 22 of
Vesting Map No. 71551 to allow a potential future roadway connection from
the Nash Street extension to Coral Circle. A 20 -year offer to dedicate Parcel
26 is also included in the project to allow potential future roadway access to
the east side of the City municipal golf- course if the Continental Boulevard
roadway becomes publicly accessible;
T. The Project includes a provision to allow the applicant to connect to the
existing City sewer line in El Segundo Boulevard if a contribution of 25% of
the cost, up to a maximum of $375,000, of up- grading that sewer line to
increase capacity is paid to the City of El Segundo at the time the City
awards the project but not later than December 31, 2018;
U. The Project conditions require the Applicant to allow access to the 7.54 -
acre recreational area identified on Parcel 11 if more than 28.44 acres of
the plan area is sold to non - Raytheon users. In addition, the Applicant must
record a 20 -year offer of dedication of the 7.54 acre recreation /open space
area to the City of El Segundo, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for
future potential park purposes in accordance with the Development
Agreement if located on any of the lots (Parcel 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13 or 14 of
Vesting Map No. 71551) outside the Raytheon security fenced perimeter;
V. The Project provides that the applicant would pay the City one $500,000
installment and five $700,000 installments for the City's General Fund to be
made annually starting on March 31, 2016 and ending on March 31, 2021.
These revised payments cannot be used as credit against future
development impact fees. The six required payments result in a total of
$4,000,000 in new General Fund revenue;
W. The Project provides that the applicant would pay the City an additional
$5,000,000 if the Nash Street road extension is not completed within 10
years after the project is approved. If the Nash Street roadway extension is
not completed within 10 years, the City will receive a total of $9,000,000 in
new General Fund revenue through direct payments from the applicant; and
K The Project provides that the applicant would pay the City a $.50 per square
foot fee for all future development on the site. Future revenue collected from
this fee would go to the City's General Fund and could be used for any
purpose the City chooses.
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The City Council makes the following
environmental findings:
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A. The City completed a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for this
project. A noticed Public Scoping meeting was held on November 5, 2012
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15083. A Notice of Preparation of the DEIR
was circulated for public review from October 29, 2012 to November 28,
2012 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15082. A Notice of Completion for the
DEIR was filed with the State Office of Planning and Research on July 14,
2014 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15085. The public comment and
review period for the DEIR was open between July 14, 2014 and August 27,
2014 in compliance with CEQA Guidelines §15087;
B. The Final EIR, which is attached as Exhibit "H," and incorporated by
reference, was reviewed by the City Council and the information contained
in the Final EIR was considered by the City Council before approving or
denying the project in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15090;
C. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15090 the Final EIR reflects the City's
independent judgment and analysis. The City Council has independently
reviewed and analyzed the Draft EIR prepared for the Project. The Draft
EIR is an accurate and complete statement of the potential environmental
impacts of the project. The Final EIR was prepared under the City's direction
and reflects its independent judgment and analysis of the environmental
impacts and comments received on the Draft EIR;
D. The Draft EIR generally identifies, for each potentially significant impact of
the project, one or more corresponding mitigation measures to reduce
impacts to a level of insignificance, with the exception of air quality and
noise impacts. The City Council finds that nearly all of the potentially
significant impacts identified in the Draft EIR are mitigated by corresponding
mitigation measures to the extent set forth in the Draft EIR;
E. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15091, the City Council has
considered written findings regarding each of the significant environmental
effects identified in the DEIR before certifying the Final EIR. Each finding
includes a rationale of how mitigation measures have lessened identified
significant environmental effects to a less than significant level for those
effects that have been identified as mitigatable. For the four environmental
effects that have been identified in the DEIR as not mitigatable to a less
than significant level (Land Use and Planning, Transportation and Traffic,
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions), the findings provide a
rationale on how proposed mitigation measures have substantially lessened
these four environmental effects;
F. The DEIR states that the City Council must adopt a Statement of Overriding
Consideration if it wishes to approve the project. In accordance with CEQA
Guidelines §15093 a Statement of Overriding Consideration was included
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in the project's record for City Council consideration. This statement
identifies specific reasons why to support approval of the project based on
information in the EIR and in the project's record; and
G. The specific issues included in the Statement of Overriding Considerations
considered by the City Council are: a) The Project will help foster economic
development, business retention, municipal tax base and job creation in the
City; b) The Project provides the opportunity for the City's largest employer
to grow and expand operations within the City; c) Project approval will
trigger one annual payment of $500,000 and five subsequent annual
payments of $700,000 towards the City's General Fund for a total of
$4,000,000 that can be used by the City for any purpose; d) If the Nash
Street Extension roadway improvements are not completed within 10 years
of project approval, then the applicant would pay the City an additional
$5,000,000; e) An additional fee of $.50 per square foot of new development
is required to be paid as development of the project occurs (resulting in
$1,000,000 if the conceptual plan is fully built); f) Roadway improvements
consistent with the General Plan will result from the Project; g) Bicycle and
Pedestrian network improvements will be constructed as part of the project;
h) Increased density at the project location is consistent with regional growth
strategies, such as the SCAG Compass Blueprint Growth Vision Program;
and i) The project could result in potential benefits such as access to
additional land for roadway links, potential for the City to accept land for a
new public park and a monetary contribution, up to $375,000, to City sewer
improvements.
Section 4: General Plan and Specific Plan. If approved, the project conforms to the City's
General Plan, with the exception of Circulation Element policies C1 -1.2, C1 -1.5, and 01-
1.10. The statement of overriding considerations finds that the public benefits resulting
from the Project overcomes the inability to comply with these three Circulation Element
policies. Conformance with the rest of the General Plan and the El Segundo South
Campus Specific Plan is as follows:
A. Following a General Plan Amendment, the General Plan Land Use
Designation of the project site would be "El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan (ESSCSP)." This designation is intended to create a plan area
that is a flexible mixed -use concept. The Specific Plan contains
mechanisms that allow the transfer of land use types and density within the
plan area. As conditioned, the proposed project is compatible with the
General Plan with the exception of the previously cited Circulation Element
policies.
B. The General Plan contains a number of relevant Goals, Objectives, and
Policies in the Land Use Element. Implementation of the proposed project
is consistent with Land Use Element Policy LU4 -1.1 to "require landscaping,
its maintenance and permanent upkeep on all new commercial
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development." The Specific Plan requires a Master Landscape Concept
Plan to be submitted before any development occurs in the Specific Plan
area and all development will be reviewed to ensure consistency with this
Master Landscape Plan.
C. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Policies LU4 -3.2
to "encourage mixed -use developments within one quarter mile of Green
Line Stations "; LU4 -4.4 to "promote commercial uses, in conjunction with
other uses, in buildings within a quarter -mile walking radius of the Green
Line stations "; LU4 -4.6 to "promote mixed -use development near transit
nodes and encourage modes of transportation that do not require an
automobile "; and LU4 -4.8 to "develop guidelines for mixed -use, high
intensity nodes within a quarter mile walking radius of the Green Line
stations." There is an existing Metro Green Line Station adjacent to the
northeast corner of the Project site and much of the plan area is within a
quarter mile of this station. The Specific Plan allows for a mix of commercial
uses to be developed at locations within a quarter mile of the Metro Green
Line Station and includes design guidelines and design features that
encourage walking and other alternative means of transportation to the
Metro Green Line Station. The majority of existing development on the
project site within a quarter mile of this Metro Green Line station is surface
parking.
D. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Objective LU4 -
4 to "provide areas where development has the flexibility to mix uses, in an
effort to provide synergistic relationships which have the potential to
maximize economic benefit, reduce traffic impacts, and encourage
pedestrian environments." The Specific Plan allows for a range of
commercial uses and includes mechanisms allowing for the flexible transfer
of uses and density to different locations within the Specific Plan area. The
site is currently developed with little integration into the surrounding area
and City street network. The site is currently developed with limited uses
and has no support retail services and other commercial uses mixed in with
the site's existing office, industrial and research and development uses. The
development standards and allowed uses in the Specific Plan will allow for
a more flexible use of the site and allow for the mixing of uses. The Specific
Plan also has requirements for new pedestrian and traffic improvements.
E. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Policy LU6 -1.1
to "continue to provide uniform and high quality park and recreational
opportunities to all areas of the City, for use by residents and employees."
The existing Raytheon South Campus provides a large recreational facility
for use by employees, which provides an amenity to employees and also
reduces demand for the use of City recreational facilities. The Specific Plan
will continue to provide a large outdoor recreational facility to Raytheon
Employees and potentially to other employees located within the plan area.
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The project also provides an opportunity in the future for the City to obtain
land for a public park.
F. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Policy LU7 -1.2
that "no new development shall be allowed unless adequate public facilities
are in place or provided for." The utility and public service requirements for
the project were evaluated as part of the environmental review process. The
required environmental mitigation measures for utilities and services as well
as collection of required impact mitigation fees will ensure adequate public
facilities are in place or provided.
G. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Policy LU7 -1.4
that "storm drain and flood control facilities shall be maintained throughout
the City to protect residents and structures from an anticipated 50 -year
flood." The project application included a proposed drainage system and
the EIR analysis of this system concluded that the project will not result in
any net increase in storm water discharge. Compliance with the required
environmental mitigation measures for hydrology and water quality will
ensure compliance with General Plan flood - proofing requirements.
H. The proposed project is consistent with some, but not all, Circulation
Element Objectives and Policies based upon a Traffic Study performed for
the project. The project is inconsistent with Circulation Element Policies C1-
1.2 to "pursue implementation of all Circulation Element policies such that
all Master Plan roadways are upgraded and maintained at acceptable levels
of service "; C1 -1.5 to "Implement roadway and intersection upgrades to full
Circulation Element standards when needed to improve traffic operating
conditions and to serve development "; and C1 -1.10 to "ensure that new
roadway links are constructed as designated in the Master Plan and link
with existing roadways with the City such that efficient operation of the
circulation system is maintained at an operating Level of Service "D" or
better." The Traffic Study determined that the proposed project would
generate 26,585 new daily trips with 3,042 new AM peak hour, and 3,120
new PM peak hour trips. The project has significant impacts at 16 of the 71
studied intersections and these impacts do not have feasible mitigation.
Project approval requires the City Council to adopt a Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
The proposed project is consistent with Circulation Element Policy C1 -1.3
to "provide adequate roadway capacity on all Master Plan roadways" and
C1 -1.5 to "pursue and protect adequate right -of -way to accommodate future
circulation system improvements." The project involves improvements on
three roadways: El Segundo Boulevard; Nash Street and Continental
Boulevard. The roadways improvements will be constructed in compliance
with Circulation Element standards for each applicable roadway
classification and will provide right of ways consistent with Circulation
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Element Exhibit C -10, the City's Master Plan of Streets.
J. The project is consistent with Circulation Element Policy C1 -1.4 to
"construct missing roadway links to complete the roadway system
designated in the Circulation Element when needed to improve traffic
operating conditions and to serve development." The Nash Street extension
will result in a north -south roadway in the southeastern quadrant of the City,
which is identified as a Future Transportation Corridor in the Circulation
Element and noted on the City's Master Plan of Streets (Circulation Element
Exhibit C -10) as circulation "to be developed in conjunction with land
development."
K. The project is consistent with Circulation Element Policy C1 -1.6 to "ensure
that planned intersection improvements are constructed as designated in
Exhibit C -9 to achieve efficient operation of the circulation system at a Level
of Service "D" or better where feasible." All feasible intersection
improvements have been identified and are required to be completed as
part of the project conditions of approval and mitigation measures. The
required intersection improvements do not conflict with the improvements
identified in Circulation Element Exhibit C -9.
L. The project is consistent with Circulation Element Policy C1 -1.7 to "provide
adequate intersection capacity to the extent feasible on Major, Secondary
and Collector Arterials to maintain LOS D and to prevent diversion of
through traffic into local residential streets." All feasible intersection
improvements to increase capacity on Major, Secondary and Collector
Arterials are included as project conditions of approval and mitigation
measures. Given the project location in the southeast quadrant of the City,
which is located away from the City's residential areas, and as identified in
the EIR, the Project will not divert through traffic to City of El Segundo
residential streets.
M. The project is consistent with Circulation Element Policy C2 -1.1 to
"encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Metro
Green Line stations to encourage and attract intermodal transit/walking
trips" and Policy C2 -1.3 to "encourage new developments in the City to
participate in the development of the city -wide system of pedestrian
walkways and require participation funded by the project developer where
appropriate." The construction of a pedestrian walkway on the east side of
the project area is required to provide convenient pedestrian access to the
Green Line El Segundo Station located adjacent to El Segundo Boulevard.
N. The project is consistent with Circulation Element Policy C2 -2.8 to "evaluate
bikeway system links with the Metro Green Line rail stations and improve
access wherever feasible." The Project is required to add a new eastbound
Class I bicycle path to El Segundo Boulevard and an easement on the east
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side of the project area for direct bicycle access into the Metro Green Line
El Segundo Station, which will improve bicycle access to the station.
O. The project is consistent with Circulation Element Policy C2 -3.10 to
"encourage the MTA to provide bike storage facilities at the Metro Green
Line rail stations." The developer is required to pay $75,000 towards
construction of bicycle parking facilities at or adjacent to the Green Line El
Segundo Station.
P. The project is consistent with Economic Development Element Policies
ED1 -2.1 to "expand El Segundo's retail and commercial base so that the
diverse needs of the City's business and residential communities are met"
and ED1 -2.2 to "Maintain and promote land uses that improve the City's tax
base, balancing economic development and quality of life goals." The
Project will add retail and commercial uses at the site, replace existing
surface parking lots, increase the City's tax base and add new jobs.
Q. The project is consistent with Economic Development Element Policy ED1-
2.3 to "balance the City's economic development program with the City's
resources and infrastructure capacity." The Project will result in
improvements to the City's roadway network and could potentially result in
improved sewer infrastructure in El Segundo Boulevard. The EIR for the
project evaluated utilities and public services and found that City resources
and infrastructure capacity can meet the needs of this Project.
R. The project is consistent with Open Space Element Objective OS 1 -2 to
"preserve existing and support acquisition of additional private park and
recreation facilities to foster recognition of their value as community
recreation and open space resources." The Project includes the
preservation of existing private recreational facilities through relocation of
these facilities within the Specific Plan area. The Project also has the
potential to expand the user base of these recreational facilities to
employers other than Raytheon.
S. The project is consistent with Recreation Element Goal OS1 to "provide and
maintain high quality open space and recreational facilities that meet the
needs of the existing and future residents and employees within the City of
El Segundo." The project maintains high quality open space and
recreational facilities for employees working within the Specific Plan area.
T. The project is consistent with Air Quality Objective AQ3 -1 to "increase the
proportion of work trips made by transit." The project will increase
development intensity around an existing Metro Green Line Light Rail
Station, consistent with the SCAG RTP /SCS regional mobility plan and the
SCAG Compass Blueprint planning policy document.
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U. The project is consistent with Air Quality Policy AQ 4 -1.1 to "actively
encourage the development and maintenance of a high quality network of
pedestrian and bicycle routes, linked to key locations, in order to promote
non - motorized transportation." The project includes a new bicycle path on
El Segundo Boulevard and new bicycle lanes in the Nash Street extension.
These new bicycle facilities are consistent with the South Bay Bicycle Plan
and will provide better access to the Metro Green Line Light Rail Station
adjacent to the site. A new pedestrian easement providing direct access to
the Metro Green Line Light Rail Station is also included in the project.
V. The project is consistent with Noise Element Program N1 -2.1A to "address
noise impacts in all environmental documents for discretionary approval
projects, to insure that noise sources meet City Noise Ordinance standards.
These source may include: mechanical or electrical equipment, truck
loading areas, or outdoor speaker systems." The EIR for the project fully
evaluated project noise impacts. The EIR identifies that noise impacts can
be fully mitigated.
SECTION 5: Subdivision. The City Council cannot make any of the findings for denial set
forth in ESMC § 14 -1 -6 for the following reasons:
A. The proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans
as specified in Government Code § 65451. This project generally meets the
goals and objectives of the General Plan and it is consistent with the El
Segundo South Campus Specific Plan. Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) No.
71551 proposes 26 new lots. The proposed lots vary in size and meet the
minimum lot size requirements established in the El Segundo South
Campus Specific Plan.
B. The design of the proposed subdivision is consistent with applicable general
and specific plans. This project meets the goals and objectives of the
General Plan with the exception of three Circulation Element policies.
Approval of the project relies on a Statement of Overriding Considerations
for the subject Circulation Element policies.
C. The site is physically suitable for the proposed type of development in that
the proposed lots meet the size and dimension requirements to allow the
subdivision of the existing project site. The previous land use designation
was Light Industrial and the zoning designation for the property was Light
Industrial (M -1). The new El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan allows
for the continued operation of the existing office /manufacturing facility and
allows for expanded commercial and office development that is consistent
with existing development surrounding the Project area.
D. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. The
proposed project involves subdivision of an approximately 142 acre project
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site into 26 parcels. The proposed maximum development density is a 0.6
Floor Area Ratio (FAR). This density is consistent with the El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan. This density is also generally in conformance
with the maximum FAR allowed in the M -1 Zone, the previous zoning
designation of the site. Each new lot will meet or exceed the minimum size
and dimension requirements.
E. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is unlikely to
cause substantial damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat. The proposed project site is currently improved with
approximately 2,089,948 gross square feet of existing Raytheon Company
office, industrial and warehouse development, an outdoor recreational area,
and 6,873 parking spaces in approximately 20 surface parking lots. The
project site is also predominately surrounded by developed urban land
permanently altered with buildings, roads and hardscape. There are no fish
or wildlife habitats on the site that could be damaged by the proposed
subdivision or new development.
F. The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements, acquired by
the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed
subdivision. The proposed subdivision is not anticipated to conflict with any
known easements located at or near the property. The proposed parcel
configuration on the site has been oriented to avoid conflicts with existing
easements, such as the existing Metro Green Line elevated rail alignment.
SECTION 6: Approvals.
A. Subject to the conditions listed on attached Exhibit "A," which are
incorporated into this Resolution by reference, the City Council certifies the
Final Environmental Impact Report of Environmental Impacts for
Environmental Assessment No. EA -905 as set forth in Exhibit "H "; makes
findings of fact and adopts a Statement of Overriding Considerations as set
forth in Exhibit "G," which are incorporated by reference; and approves
General Plan Amendment and General Plan Map Amendment No. GPA 11-
01 and Subdivision No. SUB 11 -02 for Vesting Tentative Map No. 71551.
B. The City Council amends the Land Use Plan ( "Land Use Designations —
Commercial Designations" subsection) of the Land Use Element of the
General Plan to reflect the addition of the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan, including a description of the allowed uses and the maximum
land use density allowed. The corresponding changes are set forth in
attached Exhibit "B," which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
C. The City Council amends the Land Use Plan ( "Southeast Quadrant"
subsection) of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to reflect the
change of the Project area at 2000 -2100 East El Segundo Boulevard from
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corresponding changes are set forth in attached Exhibit "C," which is
incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
D. The City Council amends the 1992 General Plan Summary of Existing
Trends Buildout (Exhibit LU -3) of the Land Use Element to reflect the
change of the Project area at 2000 -2100 East El Segundo Boulevard from
Light Industrial to El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan. The
corresponding changes to the Land Use Element are set forth in attached
Exhibit "D," which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
E. The City Council amends the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the
change of the Project area at 2000 -2100 East El Segundo Boulevard from
Light Industrial to El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP). The
corresponding changes to the Land Use Map are set forth in attached
Exhibit "E," which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
F. The City Council, in accordance with the requirements of Public Resources
Code § §21081(a) and 21081.6, adopts a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP) as set forth in attached Exhibit "F," which is
incorporated into this Resolution by reference. The City Council adopts
each of the mitigation measures expressly set forth in the MMRP as
conditions of approval of the Project.
G. The City Council approves Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) No. 71551 (a 26
lot subdivision map) attached as Exhibit "I," which is incorporated into this
Resolution by reference.
SECTION 7: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations
in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and
written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and
determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council
in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the
record as a whole.
SECTION 8: Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is
based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a
project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not
exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack of
knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate
assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve
what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work
within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that
framework.
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SECTION 9: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings,
which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The
absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular
finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 10: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
SECTION 11: A copy of this Resolution must be mailed to the Raytheon Company, and
to any other person requesting a copy.
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SECTION 12: This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become effective
immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1St day of December, 2015.
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. was duly passed, approved and adopted by said City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 1St day of December, 2015, approved and signed by the
Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
Karl H. Berger, Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT 1 a
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. EXHIBIT D
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In addition to all applicable provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), the
Raytheon Company, agrees to comply with the following provisions as conditions for the
City of El Segundo's approval of Environmental Impact Report for Environmental
Assessment No. EA -905, General Plan Amendment and General Plan Map Amendment
No. GPA 11 -01, Specific Plan No. SP 11 -01, Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment
No. ZC 11 -01, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 11 -01, Development Agreement No. DA
11 -02, and Subdivision No. SUB 11 -02 for Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) No. 71551
( "Project Conditions ").
Planning and Building Safety Department
Before building permits are issued, the applicant must obtain all the
necessary approvals, licenses and permits and pay all the
appropriate fees as required by the City.
2. The applicant must comply with all mitigation measures identified in
the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Project. A
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was prepared
as part of the environmental review for the project and is attached as
Exhibit "F" to this Resolution. The mitigation measures of the MMRP
are incorporated into these conditions of approval by reference. All
mitigation measures and conditions of approval must be listed on the
plans submitted for plan check and the plans for which a building
permit is issued.
3. Before the City issues building permits located on sites within the
ESSCSP, the applicant must submit site specific landscape and
irrigation plans to the Planning and Building Safety Department and
the Parks and Recreation Department for review and approval to
demonstrate compliance with the City's Water Conservation
regulations and Guidelines for Water Conservation in Landscaping
(ESMC § §10 -2 -1, et seq.). The landscaping and irrigation must be
completely installed before the City issues a final Certificate of
Occupancy.
4. The applicant must build the Nash Street roadway extension and
associated public improvements in accordance with Section 7.1 of
the Development Agreement. The design and construction of the
Nash Street roadway extension is subject to review and approval by
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the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
5. The applicant must cooperate with the City in creation of a
landscaping and lighting assessment district for the Nash Street
Extension in accordance with Section 7.1.6 of the Development
Agreement.
6. The applicant must build the Continental Boulevard Roadway
Extension in accordance with the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan and Section 7.2 of the Development Agreement.
7. The applicant must cooperate with the City in creation of a
landscaping and lighting assessment district for the Continental
Boulevard Extension in accordance with Section 7.2.5 of the
Development Agreement if a dedication of the Continental Boulevard
roadway extension and associated improvements is accepted by the
City.
8. The applicant must record a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication
of Parcel 26 of Tentative Vesting Map No. 71551 in accordance with
the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan and Section 7.2.6 of
the Development Agreement. Before recordation, the irrevocable
offer to dedicate must be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety, the Director of Public Works and the
City Attorney.
9. The applicant must complete the El Segundo Boulevard roadway
and associated right -of -way improvements in accordance with
Section 7.3 of the Development Agreement. The design and
construction of the El Segundo roadway and associated
improvements is subject to review and approval by the Director of
Public Works and Director of Planning and Building Safety.
10. The applicant must construct a Class I bicycle path on El Segundo
Boulevard in accordance with the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan and Section 7.4 of the Development Agreement.
11. The applicant must construct Class II bicycle lanes in the Nash Street
Extension in accordance with the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan and Section 7.5 of the Development Agreement.
12. The applicant must pay $75,000 towards the construction of bicycle
parking facilities at or adjacent to the Metro Green Line El Segundo
Station in accordance with Section 7.6.1 of the Development
Agreement.
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13. The applicant must allow a pedestrian easement across one or a
combination of Parcels 13, 14 and /or 24 of Vesting Map No. 71551
to allow direct pedestrian access to the Metro Green Line Light Rail
Station in accordance with the El Segundo South Campus Specific
Plan and Section 7.6.1 of the Development Agreement. Before
recordation, the pedestrian easement must be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, the
Director of Public Works and the City Attorney.
14. The applicant must record a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication
of Parcels 20 and 22 of Vesting Map No. 71551 in accordance with
the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan and Section 7.7 of the
Development Agreement. Before recordation, the irrevocable offer to
dedicate must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning
and Building Safety, the Director of Public Works and the City
Attorney.
15. To obtain access to sewer service in El Segundo Boulevard a 25%
payment by the applicant towards the cost of a sewer line capacity
upgrade, up to $375,000, in accordance with Section 8.2 of the
Development Agreement is required not later than December 31,
2018.
16. If the applicant sells more that 20% of the ESSCSP campus area
(28.44 acres) to a user other than Raytheon or a Raytheon affiliate,
then all employees within the ESSCSP area must be provided
access to the 7.54 acre Open Space and Recreational area in
accordance with Section 9 of the Development Agreement.
17. The applicant must record a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication
of the 7.54 acre recreation /open space area to the City of El
Segundo, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for future potential
park purposes in accordance with the Development Agreement if
located on any of the lots (Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13 or 14 of Vesting
Map No. 71551) outside the Raytheon security fenced perimeter.
18. The applicant must make one annual $500,000 payment and five
subsequent annual $700,000 payments to the City as identified in
Section 10 of the Development Agreement. Six annual payments are
required starting on March 31, 2016 and ending on March 31, 2021.
If the Nash Street roadway extension improvements are not
completed within 10 years of the effective date of the City Council
ordinance approving this project, an additional $5,000,000 payment
to the City is required.
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% A $.50 per square foot fee for all new development on the site is
required. All revenue from this fee will be deposited to the City's
General Fund.
20. The applicant is required to obtain any necessary approvals from the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
for any work that involves encroachment onto Metro easement areas
or right -of -ways. These approvals may include, without limitation,
pedestrian, bicycle and roadway easements and temporary right -of-
entry agreements.
21. The applicant is required to submit building and engineering plans to
Metro for any project site located within 100 feet of the Metro station
or rail easement. Clearance of these plans from Metro is required
before the City can issue a building permit. Metro requires an
Engineering Review Fee for evaluation of any impacts based on
adjacency and relationship of proposed new structures to the Metro
existing structures.
22. The applicant is required to obtain a Metro Special Operation Permit
for use of a pile driver or any other equipment in close proximity to a
Metro aerial railway support structure at least one week before
starting construction.
23. If required by Metro, the applicant must obtain a track allocation
permit for any work within ten feet of a Metro aerial railway support
structure. Permits allowing for single tracking or a power shutdown
must be obtained from Metro at least two weeks before the start of
construction.
24. The applicant must allow Metro representatives access to monitor
any construction activity to ascertain if construction activity will have
any impacts on Metro Right -of -Way.
25. Wayfinding signage to the Metro Green Line Station and other
transportation facilities must be provided at appropriate locations
within the Specific Plan area. These signs must be consistent with
applicable Metro guidelines for wayfinding signage. The Director of
Planning and Building Safety and the Director of Public Works must
review and approve the location and appearance of wayfinding
signs.
26. Before the City issues a certificate of occupancy for any new building
within the ESSCSP, the applicant must contact Metro about
employer transit pass programs. The applicant must provide
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verification of this contact to the Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
27. Projects located within the ESSCSP must comply with the City's
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) regulations (ESMC
§ §15 -17 -1, et seq.). Evaluation for compliance with the City's TDM
regulations for specific projects will occur as part of the Site Plan
Review process identified in ESSCSP § VII.D.
28. The applicant must contact the County Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County Industrial Waste Section and receive a
determination as to the necessity of a permit for industrial waste
discharge before City approval of a Site Plan Review for any project
within the ESSCSP.
29, A Study Application Package for a second customer dedicated
substation must be submitted to Southern California Edison before
City approval of a Site Plan Review for any project that would require
electrical service from a second substation within the ESSCSP area.
30. The applicant must submit six sets of project plans depicting the El
Segundo roadway widening and intersection improvements for
Southern California Edison review and approval before City approval
of building permits for a building identified as part of Phase II in the
EIR.
31. Trash and recycling enclosures must be provided and shown on site
plans that are sufficiently large enough to store the necessary bins
required for the regular collection of commercial solid waste and
recyclable materials. The site plan with the location and dimensions
of the trash and recycling enclosure and an elevation view of the
enclosure must be provided to the Planning and Building Safety
Department for review and approval before the City issues building
permits.
32. A qualified cultural resources monitor must be present during
earthmoving construction activities. The requirements and
procedures set forth in Public Resources Code §§ 5097, et seq.,
must be implemented if human remains are discovered during site
excavation.
33. Ground level mechanical equipment, refuse collectors, storage
tanks, generators, and other similar facilities must be screened from
view consistent with the development standards and design
guidelines contained in the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan.
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34. Exterior lighting must be designed to minimize off -site glare.
35. Buildings must be designed to comply with all ESMC standards for
the attenuation of interior noise.
36. At the time of plan check submittal for the first project within the
ESSCSP area the applicant must submit funds to cover reasonable
first year costs, including City consultant costs, of monitoring all
conditions of approval and mitigation measures adopted in the
MMRP. Annually thereafter, the applicant is required to replenish
funds sufficient to cover the reasonable costs, including City
consultants' costs for each year. The Director of Planning and
Building Safety, at the Director's discretion, may retain a consultant
to coordinate and monitor compliance.
37. Before the City issues a grading permit, building permit, or certificate
of occupancy, as applicable, the applicant must provide evidence to
the Director of Planning and Building Safety that all mitigation
measures in the MMRP are or will be implemented.
38. A Landscape Master Plan for the ESSCSP must submitted to the
City before it approves the first Site Plan Review within the Specific
Plan area. This Landscape Master Plan is subject to review and
approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
39. An overall Master Sign Program for the ESSCSP must be submitted
to the City before it approves the first Site Plan Review within the
Specific Plan area. This Master Sign Program is subject to review
and approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
40. A Trip Budget tracking system, based on the criteria contained in
Appendix A of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan, must be
developed and approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety. An update of the Trip Budget tracking system is required to
be submitted with every Site Plan Review and Plan Check for
projects located within the ESSCSP area.
41. The Project Trip Ceiling for the project is the maximum number of
vehicle trips permitted for the project. The Project Trip Ceiling for new
development within the ESSCSP area consists of:
3,042 AM Peak Hour Trips (2,634 In and 408 Out)
3,120 PM Peak Hour Trips (631 In and 2,489 Out)
26,585 Total Daily Trips
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42. Before the City issues a building permit for the first building located
within any Phase identified in the EIR, a reclaimed water facility plan
must be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety and the Director of Public Works.
43. The project must meet all design criteria of the Specific Plan to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
Building Division Conditions
44. Before the City issues building permits, the applicant must submit a
geotechnical /soils report, along with an associated grading plan that
addresses the current code to the Planning and Building Safety
Department for review and approval.
45. Before the City issues grading permits, the applicant must submit a
soils report to the Planning and Building Safety Department for
review and approval.
46. Before the City issues building permits, plans must show compliance
with the version of the California Building Code, as adopted by the
ESMC, in effect at the time of building permit application.
47. Before the City issues grading or building permit for any project within
the Specific Plan area, the applicant must provide evidence to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building
Safety that all applicable permits from other agencies are obtained
including, without limitation, the California Department of
Transportation, Regional Water Quality Control Board (Los Angeles
Region), South Coast Air Quality Management District, and Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works.
Fire Department Conditions
48. The project must comply with all applicable requirements in the
California Fire Code and the International Fire Code, as adopted by
the ESMC, and El Segundo Fire Department regulations, in effect at
the time of building permit application.
49. Before the City issues a building permit, the applicant must submit a
Fire /Life Safety Plan to the Fire Chief (or designee) identifying fire
safety precautions during demolition and construction, emergency
site access during construction, permanent fire department access,
fire hydrant locations and any existing or proposed fire sprinkler
system and fire alarm systems.
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50. The applicant must provide a fire apparatus access roadway around
the west and north side of Raytheon Building E -1 (2000 East El
Segundo Boulevard) and the west side of Raytheon Buildings E -2
(2002 East El Segundo Boulevard) and E -3 (2004 East El Segundo
Boulevard). The fire apparatus access roadway must meet
requirements in the adopted California Fire Code and El Segundo
Fire Department Fire Prevention Regulation A -1 -a.
51. Private fire main systems for each new building or parcel must be
from an independent public water supply. There can be no sharing
of private fire main systems between parcels.
52. The applicant must provide an automatic fire sprinkler system
throughout each building, installed in accordance with California Fire
Code Chapter 9 and the currently adopted edition of NFPA 13, both
as adopted by the ESMC.
53. The applicant must provide the following conditions for any fire
features as part of this project: A) A barrier must be provided around
the fire feature to prevent accidental access into the fire feature; B)
The distance between the fire feature and combustible material and
furnishing must meet the fire feature's listing and manufacturer's
requirements; and C) If the feature's protective barrier exceeds
ambient temperatures, all exit paths and occupant seating must be a
minimum 36 inches from the fire feature.
54. Each building needs to be identified as a separate street address for
emergency response purposes.
55. The project must provide on -site collection and dispersion
(infiltration) of non - stormwater discharges from testing and
maintenance of water -based fire protection systems (fire sprinklers
and private fire main systems) and other non - stormwater discharges.
56. Any diesel - powered generators must be approved by the Fire
Department, Environmental Safety Division, and provide for
secondary containment, placarding, spill detection and prevention.
Underground tanks require additional environmental monitoring
requirements.
57. The applicant must provide the Environmental Safety Division of the
El Segundo Fire Department an inventory of any and all chemicals
used in facilities that exceeds 55 gallons, 500 pounds or 200 cubic
feet.
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58. The applicant, or designee, must contact Underground Service Alert
before digging or excavating.
59. Restaurant and industrial activities must have segregated
wastewater systems to ensure pre- treatment devices are adequately
protected.
Public Works Department Conditions
60. All onsite utilities including, without limitation, water, electricity, gas,
sewer and storm drains, must be installed underground. Contact
Southern California Edison for required service and underground
requirements.
61. The applicant must secure any required encroachment permits from
the Public Works Department before commencing any work in the
public right -of -way.
62. The project must comply with the latest National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) requirements and provide Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for sediment control, construction
material control and erosion control.
63. Before the City issues a building permit, the location and sizes of all
proposed water meters must be approved by the City's Water
Division.
64. Acceptable water service connection points for future construction in
the ESSCSP area is subject to review and approval by the Director
of Public Works.
65. The location of existing water service lateral connection points in the
ESSCSP area as well as existing and proposed fire hydrant
connections area subject to review and approval by the Director of
Public Works.
66. City water mains cannot be located on private property. The
applicant must provide a main meter in the public right -of -way.
67. Wastewater facilities cannot have structures built over them.
68. Wastewater facilities cannot be designed with curves; they must be
straight lines from manhole to manhole. If deviations are needed,
they must be made at manholes.
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69. A registered civil engineer must provide storm (hydrologic and
hydraulic) calculations for appropriate storm drain facilities to control
on -site drainage and mitigate off -site impacts, as follows, subject to
review and approval from the Public Works Director, or designee:
The design must follow the criteria contained in the most
recent additions of both the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works Hydrology Manual and Standard Urban
Storm Water Mitigation Plan. Flows must remain in their
historical drainage pattern so as not to impact neighboring
properties.
• New development cannot increase the rate of flow (cubic feet
per second) or velocity (feet per second) of site run -off water
to any off -site drainage areas beyond the measured or
calculated pre - project rate and velocity.
70. Construction related parking must be provided on -site.
71. All record drawings (as -built drawings) and supporting
documentation must be submitted to the Public Works Department
before scheduling the project's final inspection.
Police Department Conditions
72. Before the City issues a building permit within the ESSCSP, the
applicant must submit photometric light studies for Police Chief or
designee review and approval. A site plan must be provided showing
buildings, parking areas, walkways, and the point -by -point
photometric calculation of the required light levels.
73. A schematic plan of the security camera systems for new structures
must be submitted for Police Chief or designee review and approval
before the City issues a building permit, and must be included as a
page in the stamped approved set of plans.
74. Lighting devices must be enclosed and protected by weather and
vandal resistant covers.
75. The location and design of crosswalks are subject to Police Chief or
designee review and approval review and approval.
76. The location and design of future bicycle racks and bicycle parking
areas are subject to Police Chief or designee review and approval.
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77. The Police Chief or designee will review new buildings and tenant
improvements within buildings during the plan check process.
Interior and exterior improvements are subject to Police Chief or
designee review and approval. Items subject to review include, but
are not limited to, doors and hardware, roll -up doors, stairwells,
exterior mounted ladders and trash dumpsters.
78. Street addressing must be a minimum of 6 inches high and must be
visible from the street or driving surface, of contrasting color to the
background and illuminated during hours of darkness. Addressing
must also be shown on plan elevations.
79. All landscaping must be low profile around perimeter fencing,
windows, doors and entryways so as not to limit visibility or provide
climbing access. Dense bushes cannot be clumped together in a
manner that provides easy concealment.
Construction Conditions
80. Before any construction occurs within the plan area, the perimeter of
the development site must be fenced with a minimum 6 -foot high
fence. The fence must be covered with a material approved by the
Planning and Building Safety Director, or designee, to prevent dust
from leaving the site.
81. Public sidewalks must remain open at all times.
82. All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials must
either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard.
83. Construction vehicles cannot use any route except the City's
designated Truck Routes.
84. The applicant must develop and implement a construction
management plan for any project located within the Specific Plan
area. The construction management plan is subject to Director of
Planning and Building Safety and Director of Public Work review and
approval. The plan must include measures recommended by
SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403.
85. During construction and operations, all waste must be disposed in
accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Toxic wastes
must be discarded at a licensed, regulated disposal site by a licensed
waste hauler.
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Impact_ Fee Conditions
86. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15- 27A -1, et seq., and before building permits
are issued, the applicant must pay a one -time fire services mitigation
fee in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 4687.
87. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15- 27A -1, et seq., and before building permits
are issued, the applicant must pay a one -time police services
mitigation fee in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 4687.
88. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15- 27A -1, et seq., and before building permits
are issued, the applicant must pay a one -time park services
mitigation fee in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 4687.
89. Before building permits are issued, the applicant must pay the
required sewer connection fees (as specified in ESMC Title 12 -3).
90. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15- 27A -1, et seq., and before the City issues
a certificate of occupancy for buildings within the Specific Plan, the
applicant must pay a one time traffic mitigation fee in accordance
with City Council Resolution No. 4443.
91. Permittee agrees to pay City any development impact fees ( "DIFs ")
that may be applicable to the Project. Permittee takes notice
pursuant to Government Code § 66020(d) that City is imposing the
DIFs upon the Project in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act
(Government Code § 66000, et seq.). The permittee is informed that
it may protest DIFs in accordance with Government Code § 66020.
92_ All required fees, adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
intersections and roadways affected by this Project and identified in
the MMRP adopted for this project, must be calculated and collected
by affected agencies before Certificates of Occupancy are issued for
any building identified as part of Phase II in the EIR. Proof of fee
payment must be provided to the Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
93. Before building permits are issued, the applicant must pay the
required School Fees. This condition does not limit the applicant's
ability to appeal or protest the payment of these fees to the school
districts(s).
Miscellaneous
94. Unless otherwise provided by the Development Agreement, the
vesting tentative map will expire pursuant to Government Code §
66452.6 and ESMC § 14 -1 -12.
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95. The Raytheon Company, agrees to indemnify
harmless from and against any claim, actic
(including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
arising from the City's approval of Environmer
EA -905, General Plan Amendment/General Pk
No. GPA 11 -01, Specific Plan No. SP 11 -01,
Zoning Map Amendment No. ZC 11 -02, Zone T
ZTA 11 -01, Development Agreement No. DA 11
No. 11 -02 (VTM No. 71551). Should the City bi
or should any claim be brought against it b,,
whether the same be groundless or not, aric
approval of Environmental Assessment No. E/
Amendment/General Plan Map Amendment
Specific Plan No. SP 11 -01, Zone Change
Amendment No. ZC 11 -02. Zone Text Amendn
and hold the City
i, damages, costs
injuries, or liability,
:al Assessment No.
n Map Amendment
Zone Change and
:xt Amendment No.
02, and Subdivision
named in any suit,
suit or otherwise,
ing out of the City
905, General Plan
No. GPA 11 -01,
and Zoning Map
ent No_ ZTA 11 -n1
Development Agreement No. DA 11 -02, and Subdivision No. 11 -02
(VTM No. 71551), the Raytheon Company, agrees to defend the City
(at the City's request and with counsel satisfactory to the City) and
will indemnify the City for any judgment rendered against it or any
sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. For purposes of this section
"the City" includes the City of El Segundo's elected officials,
appointed officials, officers, and employees.
By signing this document, Scott Pozza, on behalf of the Raytheon Company, certifies that
they have read, understood, and agree to the Project Conditions listed in this document.
Scott Pozza
Director - Facilities and Real Estate
Space and Airborne Systems
The Raytheon Company, a Delaware Corporation
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EXHIBIT 1 b
City Council Resolution
Exhibit B
El Segundo General Plan Land Use Element - Page 3 -8
Commercial Designations
Add the following text to page 3 -8 as an additional paragraph at the end of the
"Commercial Designations" subsection of the "Land Use Designations" section:
"El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan: Permits a mix of
office, commercial, retail, research and development, industrial and
related recreational uses. The maximum overall FAR in the
Specific Plan is 0.60, based on the gross square foot size of the
Specific Plan project area."
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EXHIBIT 1 c
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT C
Excerpt from Page 3 -12 of the El Segundo General Plan Land Use
Element
Proposed Land Use Plan
"Southeast Quadrant
The majority A large op rtion of the southeast quadrant is designated light industrial
(365-3 213.82 ac). This category allows for a mixture of light industrial and office uses,
similar to what is now existing in some of the business parks between Douglas Street and
Aviation Boulevard.
The southern portion of the quadrant, along Rosecrans Avenue west of Aviation
Boulevard, is designated as Urban Mixed -Use South, allowing a mixture of office, hotel,
and retail uses. This area totals 70.6 acres. The northeast corner of Rosecrans Avenue and
Sepulveda Boulevard (84.8 ac), currently occupied by Air Products and Allied Chemical,
are designated for heavy industrial. There is a small commercial piece (0.9 ac) along
Sepulveda Boulevard, just south of El Segundo Boulevard.
The remaining land in the southeast quadrant is designated as public facilities for the
Green Line station along El Segundo Boulevard and the proposed water reclamation
facility north of Hughes Way, parks for the Golf Course and Driving Range along
Sepulveda Boulevard, and open space along the Southern California Edison transmission
line rights -of -way. A 5.4 acre portion of the Southern California Edison right -of -way is
also designated as the Aviation Specific Plan area. The privately -owned park for Hughes
employees is also designated as open space, to ensure it will continue to be used as a
recreation facility.
The U.S. Government Air Force Base south of El Segundo Boulevard (42.1 ac) has been
placed in the Federal Government land use designation.
"The El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan 142.28 acres located in the northwestern
portion of the quadrant off of East El Segundo Boulevard, allows for a mixture of office,
commercial retail. research and develo ment industrial and related recreational uses."
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EXHIBIT 1 d
City Council Resolution No.
Exhibit D
1992 General Plan
Summaryy of Existing Trends Build -out
Land Use Category
Acres
Dwelling
Square Footage
Units
Single - Family Residential
357.2
2,858
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Two - Family Residential
57.4
934
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540 East Imperial Avenue Specific
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Plan
5.65
3043
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Multi- Family Residential
119.7
3,389
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Neighborhood Commercial
6.6
851
89,110
Downtown Commercial
8.8
181
383,328
General Commercial
37.1
-
1,618,508
Corporate Office
213.62
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12,461,324
Commercial Center
85.8
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850,000
Smoky Hollow
93.55
268
2,445,023
Urban Mixed -Use North
232.5
-
13,166,010
Urban Mixed -Use South
70.6
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3,997,936
124"' Street Specific Plan
3.9
1
73,530
Aviation Specific Plan
5.4
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66,000
Downtown Specific Plan
26.3
2321
1,145,628
Corporate Campus Specific Plan
46.5
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2,550,000
199 North Continental Boulevard
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Specific Plan
1.75
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70,132
222 Kansas Street Specific Plan
4.65
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121,532
888 No. Sepulveda Boulevard
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Specific Plan
2.98
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206,710
El Segundo South Campus
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142.28
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4,231,547
Parking
11.8
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356.1
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213.82
16,1190,266
Heavy Industrial
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Public Facilities
87.9
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Federal Government
90.6
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Open Space
77.0
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Parks
50
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Street and Railroad R.O. W
442.6
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Totals
3,497
8,089
57-,773,77159,666,584
Population Projection
17,287
1 Existing construction and recently constructed, renovated commercial centers and legal non - conforming
residential uses at densities that are currently higher than allowed by the land use designations in this plan will not
realistically be converted to mixed commercial /residential uses and these buildings are expected to remain for the
life of the Plan.
2 The heavy industrial shown on this plan includes the Chevron Refinery and former Southern California Edison
Generation Station. These facilities have processing equipment and tanks rather than buildings and are expected to
remain for the life of the Plan. Therefore, no estimated building square footage is shown.
3 This number represents the maximum number of dwelling units that can be developed in Option 1 of the 540
East Imperial Avenue Specific Plan. If Option 1 is not built, the maximum number of units that can be developed
in Option 2 of the 540 East Imperial Avenue Specific Plan is 58 residential dwelling units.
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EXHIBIT F
MITIGATION MONITORING
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11.0 MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Section 1.0 and Section 5.0 of this EIR identify the mitigation measures that will be implemented
to reduce the impacts associated with the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project.
Public Resources Code § 21081.6 requires a public agency to adopt a monitoring and reporting
program for assessing and ensuring compliance with any required mitigation measures applied
to proposed development:
... the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to
the project which it has adopted, or made a condition of project approval, in order to
mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment.
Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 provides general guidelines for implementing
mitigation monitoring programs and indicates that specific reporting and /or monitoring
requirements, to be enforced during project implementation, must be defined before certification
of the Final EIR.
The mitigation monitoring table below lists mitigation measures that can be included as
conditions of approval for the Project. These measures correspond to those outlined in Section
1_0 and discussed in Section 5.0. To ensure that the mitigation measures are properly
implemented, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was drafted that
identifies the timing and responsibility for monitoring each measure. The applicant/developer of
specific future projects will have the responsibility for implementing the measures, and the
various City Departments will have the primary responsibility for monitoring and reporting
implementation of the mitigation measures.
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EXHIBIT G
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT
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STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
Exhibit G
FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
After receiving, reviewing, and considering all the information in the entire administrative record
for Environmental Assessment No. EA -905, General Plan Amendment and General Plan Map
Amendment No. GPA 11 -01, Specific Plan No. SPA 11 -01, Zone Change and Zoning Map
Amendment No. ZC 11 -02, Zone Text Amendment No. 11 -01, Development Agreement No. 11-
02, and Subdivision No. 11 -02 for Vesting Tentative Map No. 71551 (collectively, the "Project ")
including, without limitation, the factual information and conclusions set forth in this Resolution
and its attachment, the City Council finds, determines, and declares as follows:
I. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA.
CEQA Guidelines § 15090 require the City to certify that:
The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been completed in compliance
with CEQA;
2. The FEIR was presented to the decision - making body of the lead agency and that
that decision - making body reviewed and considered the information contained in
the final EIR before approving the Project; and
3. The FEIR reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis.
II. FINDINGS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE
PROJECT.
A. Impacts Found To Be Insignificant in the Initiial Stud .
The Initial Study for the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project, dated October
2012, identified the following environmental effects as not potentially significant.
Accordingly, the City Council finds that the Initial Study, the FEIR, and the record of
proceedings for the Project do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying
significant environmental effects of the Project with respect to the areas listed below.
Aesthetics (Scenic Vistas and Scenic Resources within a State Scenic
Highway).
2. Agriculture and Forest Resources.
3. Biological Resources.
4. Cultural Resources (Historical Resources).
5. Geology and Soils (Rupture of a Known Earthquake Fault; Landslide
Potential; and Soils Incapable of Adequately Supporting the use of Septic
Tanks or Alternative Wastewater Systems).
6. Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Safety Hazard from a Private Airstrip,
and Exposure of People or Structures to Wildland Fires).
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7. Hydrology and Water Quality (Place Housing or Structures Within a 100 -
Year Flood Hazard; Expose People or Structures to a Significant Risk
Involving Flooding; and Inundation By Seiche, Tsunami, or Mudflow).
8, Land Use and Planning (Physically Divide an Established Community, and
Conflict With a Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community
Conservation Plan).
9. Mineral Resources.
10. Noise (Excessive Noise Levels in the Vicinity of a Private Airstrip).
11. Population and Housing (Displace Substantial Numbers of People or
Existing Housing).
B. Impacts Identified as Less Than Significant in the Initial Study.
The Initial Study identified the following environmental effects as less than significant.
Accordingly, the City Council finds that the Initial Study, the FEIR, and the record of
proceedings for the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project do not identify or
contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Project
with respect to the areas listed below.
Aesthetics (Visual Character /Quality; Light and Glare)
2. Air Quality (Odors).
3. Cultural Resources (Archaeological and Paleontological Resources; and
Disturbance of Human Remains).
4. Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Safety Hazard from an Airport Land
Use Plan, or Within Two Miles of a Public or Public Use Airport).
5. Noise (Excessive Noise Levels for a Project Located Within an Airport Land
Use Plan, or Within Two Miles of a Public or Public Use Airport).
& Public Services (Other Public Facilities- Library).
7. Recreation (Increase Use of Existing Parks or Other Recreational
Facilities).
8. Transportation/Traffic (Change in Air Traffic Patterns).
Mandatory Findings of Significance (Degrade Quality of the Environment;
Substantially Reduce Habitat of A fish or Wildlife Species).
C. Impacts Identified as Potentially Significant in the Initial Study, But Which
Did Not Exceed Significance Thresholds in the DEIR.
The following environmental effects were identified as Potentially Significant in the Initial
Study. The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter
do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects
of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project with respect to the areas listed
below:
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Geology and Soils
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Erosion. The Project could result in substantial soil erosion or
the loss of topsoil. However, with mandatory compliance with erosion
protection measures under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit, and El
Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 5 -4, impacts would be less
than significant.
(2) Cumulative Impacts. The proposed Project, combined with
other related cumulative projects, could expose people or structures to
potential substantial adverse effects involving geology and soils.
However, compliance with the CBC and ESMC, and the Geology and
Soils Report's recommendations would ensure that Project
implementation would result in less than significant impacts involving
strong seismic ground shaking, seismically- induced soil /ground
settlement and lurching, and corrosive soils. Therefore, the Project's
incremental effects involving geology and soils are not cumulatively
considerable. Moreover, the geotechnical and soil characteristics of
each cumulative project site would be evaluated on a project -by- project
basis, and appropriate mitigation measures would be required, as
necessary to reduce potential impacts to a less than significant level.
Further, all development would be required to comply with the CBC, the
ESMC, and the recommendations of the site - specific geotechnical and
soils investigations, if required.
b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to erosion.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Compliance with Applicable Plan/Policy/Regulation. Development
of the proposed Project would generate greenhouse gas emissions
from both mobile and operational sources. However, the Project would
not conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation of an agency
adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse
gases. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant with regard to
consistency with an applicable greenhouse gas plan, policy, or
regulation.
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b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to consistency with an applicable greenhouse gas
plan, policy or regulation.
2. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Emissions Near School Facilities. The Project could result in
hazardous emissions or the handling of hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or wastes within one - quarter mile of
two existing schools due to proposed light industrial and commercial
uses onsite. However, buffers in the form of roadways and intervening
structures would separate the proposed light industrial and commercial
uses from the existing schools. Further, compliance with measures
established by Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies is
considered adequate to offset the negative effects related to the use,
handling, and /or storage of hazardous materials associated with future
development onsite. A less than significant impact would occur in this
regard following compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local
regulations.
(2) Hazardous Materials Sites. The Project site is listed in the
GeoTracker database [maintained by the State Water Resources
Control Board (SWRCB)] pursuant to Government Code § 65962.5.
The Project site is reported as a leaking underground storage tank
(LUST) cleanup site. However, the case status is reported to be case
closed as of July 22, 1996. Due to the closed status of this regulatory
property, it is not anticipated that an environmental condition exists at
the Project site as a result of this former LUST. Therefore, impacts to
this issue are considered less than significant for the proposed Project.
(3) Cumulative Impacts. As concluded in the FEIR, the Project's
potential impacts through accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials would be reduced to less than significant levels,
with implementation of the recommended mitigation and compliance
with applicable regulatory requirements. Therefore, the Project's
incremental effects involving historical oil /gas production and
agriculture activities, existing hazardous materials facilities, LBPs and
ACMs in structures, USTs, contaminated groundwater, and pipelines
are not cumulatively considerable.
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Cumulative projects involve existing industrial sites and uses (i.e., NRG
Power Plant, Aerospace Corporation, Aviation Station, Chevron,
Boeing Expansion Project, and LAX SPAS projects). Site disturbance,
demolition /renovation, and /or construction associated with cumulative
projects could require the offsite transport and disposal of hazardous
substances, in the event they are encountered at the respective sites.
As discussed above, the Project could similarly require the offsite
transport and disposal of hazardous substances. Therefore, the
Project's potential incremental effects involving the transport of
hazardous materials during construction are cumulatively considerable.
However, handling, transport, and disposal of these materials are
regulated by the DTSC, CalEPA, CalOSHA, HCA, and El Segundo Fire
Department. The construction contractor, on a project -by- project basis,
would be subject to the requirements of the DTSC governing removal
actions. DTSC regulations require specific hazardous materials
handling methods, truck haul routes, and schedules to minimize
potential exposure during hazardous materials removal actions. To
reduce the likelihood and severity of accidents during transit,
compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws related to the
transportation of hazardous materials would be required. Therefore,
the combined cumulative impacts due to transportation of hazardous
materials associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of
the cumulative projects would be less than significant.
The potential exists for hazardous materials to be accidentally released
during Project operations. However, the future onsite uses would be
subject to compliance with strict EPA, DTSC, and ESFD standards,
which would reduce the Project's potential impacts involving the
accidental release of hazardous materials to less than significant.
Therefore, the Project's incremental effects involving accidental release
of hazardous materials are not cumulatively considerable. Further,
cumulative projects storing hazardous materials would similarly be
subject to compliance with the established regulatory framework.
Cumulative impacts would be less than significant in this regard.
b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to hazardous emissions near school facilities,
hazardous materials sites, and cumulative hazards /hazardous
materials impacts.
3. Hydrology and Water Quality
a) Facts /Effects
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(1) Short Term (Construction) Impacts to Water Quality. During
construction of each of the Project, the soil surface would be subject to
erosion and the downstream watershed could be subject to temporary
sedimentation and discharges of various pollutants. However,
mandatory compliance with the NPDES General Construction Permit,
and ESMC Chapter 5 -4 would apply. Impacts would be less than
significant for the proposed Project in this regard.
(2) Groundwater. The Project would not interfere with groundwater
recharge, since it is not located within a groundwater recharge area.
Additionally, the Project site's average percent imperviousness is
expected to decrease from 79.5 percent to 70.0 percent with Project
implementation. Therefore, the Project would not reduce the ability of
surface waters to be absorbed or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table. Impacts would be
less than significant in this regard.
(3) Cumulative Impacts. Project development would result in
increased potential for short- and long -term operational water quality
impacts in the area. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects to
water quality are cumulatively considerable. However, the Project and
cumulative development must adhere to NPDES requirements and
implement a SWPPP with specific BMPs during construction activities.
Additionally, the Project and cumulative development must adhere to
NPDES requirements and implement a SUSMP with specific BMPs for
post- construction conditions. Each project would also be required to
comply with existing water quality standards at the time of development
review and include BMPs, as necessary. Therefore, the combined
cumulative short- and long -term impacts on surface water quality
associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the
cumulative projects would be less than significant with adherence to
NPDES and ESMC requirements.
Implementation of the cumulative projects would result in changes to
drainage patterns and amounts of impervious surfaces on each
respective development site. Higher flows resulting from cumulative
development would contribute storm water flows to the local and
regional drainage facilities, which would result in drainage and runoff
impacts. Additionally, runoff from some of the cumulative projects
could drain into the conveyance systems used by the Project. Since
Project implementation would result in changes to drainage patterns
and amounts of impervious surfaces, the Project's incremental effects
to drainage are cumulatively considerable. However, future
development would be required to account for higher flows within the
drainage area on a project -by- project basis. Each cumulative project
would be required to submit individual analyses to the City for review
and approval prior to issuance of grading or building permits. Each
analysis must indicate how peak flows generated from each related
project would be accommodated by the existing and /or proposed storm
drainage facilities. Therefore, the combined cumulative drainage and
runoff impacts associated with the Project's incremental effects and
those of the cumulative projects would be less than significant.
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As concluded above, the Project would not deplete groundwater
supplies, since the City does not use groundwater as a potable water
source. Additionally, the Project would not substantially interfere with
groundwater recharge, as the average percent imperviousness of the
Project site would be reduced when compared to existing conditions.
Therefore, the Project's incremental effects to groundwater supplies
and recharge are not cumulatively considerable. Moreover, cumulative
projects would not interfere with groundwater recharge, since they are
not located within a groundwater recharge area. Although development
of the cumulative projects could result in an overall increase in
impervious surfaces, most of the sites involve redevelopment and not
new development on vacant lands. Cumulative projects would not
deplete groundwater supplies, as the City does not use groundwater as
a potable water source. Therefore, cumulative impacts to groundwater
supplies would be less than significant.
b) Mitigation
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to short-term (construction) water quality,
groundwater, and cumulative hydrology and water quality impacts.
4. Land Use and Planning
a) Facts /Effects
(1) SCAG Policies and Municipal Code Standards. The Project would
be consistent with the Southern California Association of Government's
(SCAG's) 2012 Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable
Communities Strategy (RTP /SCS) goals and growth forecasts, as well
as the El Segundo Municipal Code. Therefore, impacts related to
SCAG Policies and ESMC standards would be less than significant.
Cumulative Impacts. Related projects and other possible development
would occur in the cities of El Segundo, Hawthorne, Los Angeles, and
Manhattan Beach, as well as unincorporated Los Angeles County.
However, cumulative projects would be evaluated on a project -by-
project basis, as they are implemented within the City of El Segundo
and the other cities /communities. Each cumulative project would
undergo a similar plan review process as the proposed Project, to
determine potential land use planning policy and regulation conflicts.
Moreover, the Project is consistent with the 2012 RTP /SCS Goals and
growth forecasts, the El Segundo General Plan and ESMC. Therefore,
the combined cumulative land use /planning impacts associated with
the Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects
would be less than significant.
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b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to land use and planning, and cumulative land use
and planning impacts.
5. Noise
a) Facts/Effects
(1) Vibration. The nearest structures (commercial /light industrial and
institutional uses) to a proposed construction activity area on the
Project site are located approximately 50 feet to the east. Ground -
borne vibration would be generated primarily during site clearing and
grading activities on -site and by off -site haul -truck travel. At 50 feet
from the activity source, vibration velocities at offsite uses would be
below Federal Transit Administration (FTA) standards. Therefore,
impacts related to vibration would be less than significant.
(2) Long -Term Operational (Mobile and Stationary) Noise. The Project
would not significantly contribute to existing traffic noise in the area or
exceed the City's established standards during operations. Therefore,
impacts related to long -term mobile and stationary noise would be less
than significant.
(3) Long -Term Cumulative Noise. Although related cumulative
projects are identified within the study area, the noise generated by
stationary equipment on -site cannot be quantified given the conceptual
nature of each development and since speculation would be involved.
Each cumulative project would require separate discretionary approval
and CEQA assessment, which would address potential noise impacts
and identify necessary attenuation measures, where appropriate.
Long -term cumulative mobile noise would be within the City's Noise
Standards for the land uses along surrounding roadway segments. As
such, the proposed Project would not result in long -term stationary or
mobile noise impacts. A less than significant impact would occur in this
regard.
b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
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The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to vibration, long -term operational noise, and
cumulative long -term noise impacts.
6. Population and Housing
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Population Growth. The Project does not propose new residential
land uses, and thus, would not induce population growth directly
through housing. Additionally, although the Project proposes
improvements /modifications to existing roads and infrastructure, it does
not involve the extension of roads or other infrastructure into
undeveloped areas. The Project does, however, propose new
employment - generating land uses, which could induce direct
population growth in the area. However, there are numerous
alternative housing opportunities in surrounding cities, the Project
would employ thousands of unemployed persons who already reside
locally, and the forecast population growth would occur over an
approximately 11 -year period, allowing for development of necessary
services and infrastructure commensurate with the anticipated growth.
Therefore, impacts related to population growth would be less than
significant.
(2) Cumulative Impacts. The Project would not induce population
growth directly through housing, since no residential development is
proposed. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects involving
population growth in the area through residential development are not
cumulatively considerable. Surrounding cumulative projects involve
non - residential land uses, which would generate additional
employment in El Segundo, Los Angeles, Hawthorne, Manhattan
Beach, and unincorporated Los Angeles County. This cumulative
employment growth could result in population growth in the area, as the
potential exists that future cumulative project employees (and their
families) would choose to relocate to the area. The Project would
generate approximately 4,598 new jobs, which could also result in
population growth in the area. However, the population growth
attributed to the Project and cumulative development is considered
unlikely. Given that there are approximately 20,200 unemployed
persons in El Segundo and surrounding cities, and an additional
188,100 unemployed persons in the City of Los Angeles. It is
anticipated that the new positions created by the Project and
cumulative development would be filled by persons who already reside
in the area. Estimating the number of future employees who would
choose to relocate to the region would be highly speculative.
Additionally, the Project would not cause SCAG's 2022 employment
forecasts for the City to be exceeded. Therefore, the combined
cumulative impacts to employment - related population growth from the
Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects would
be less than significant.
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b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to population growth, and cumulative population
and housing impacts.
7. Public Services and Recreation
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Fire, Police, Schools, and_Pa,rks /Recreation. The Project would
create an increase in demand for fire and police protection services, as
well as for schools and parks. Payment of the mitigation fees set forth
in El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15 -57A would result in
less than significant impacts related to fire and police protection
services.
Project implementation would generate student population growth in
the WSD and CVUHSD. However, the Project does not propose and
would not warrant construction of new or physically altered school
facilities. Therefore, the Project would not result in substantial
environmental impacts in this regard. Developer impact fees would be
imposed on future applicants for development within the El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan area. Thus, compliance with the
established regulatory framework, which requires payment of
developer impact fees, would offset the cost of providing service for any
additional students generated by the Project. The impacts on school
services would be fully mitigated and less than significant.
The Project proposes to remove existing onsite private outdoor
recreational uses and in their place, provide approximately 7.5 acres of
new recreational facilities at the southeast corner of the Project site.
Moreover, in compliance with ESMC Chapter 15 -27A, mitigation fees
would be imposed on future applicants for development within the
Specific Plan area, which would minimize, to the greatest extent
practicable, the new development's impact on the City's existing parks
and recreational facilities. Thus, a less than significant impact would
occur in this regard.
(2) Cumulative Impacts. The Project would result in increased
demands on the City's fire and police protection services, and
parks /recreational services and facilities. However, the Project is
subject to compliance with ESMC Chapter 15 -27A through which the
City imposes development impact fees to finance public facilities
attributable to new development, including fire suppression and law
enforcement facilities, vehicles, and equipment, and parks /open space
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and recreation facilities and public use (community centers) facilities.
Therefore, because the Project is required to pay ESMC Chapter 15-
27A mitigation fees, which are designed to alleviate cumulative impacts
to the City, the Project's incremental effects to fire and police protection
services, and parks /recreational services and facilities are not
cumulatively considerable. Further, although cumulative development
would similarly result in increased demands on existing fire and police
protection services, and parks /recreational services and facilities, each
cumulative project would be reviewed on a case -by -case basis by
various City departments for compliance with minimum standards.
Additionally, each cumulative Project must comply with ESMC Chapter
15 -27A and payment of development impact fees to finance public
facilities attributable to the new development, including fire suppression
and law enforcement facilities, vehicles, and equipment, and
parks /open space and recreation facilities and public use (community
centers) facilities. Such fees would minimize, to the greatest extent
practicable, the cumulative development's impact on the El Segundo's
public services and public facilities. Thus, cumulative development
projects would pay their fair share of the costs of providing such public
services and public facilities. Therefore, the combined cumulative
impacts to fire and police protection services, and parks /recreational
services and facilities associated with the Project's incremental effects
and those of the cumulative projects would be less than significant.
The Project would generate student population growth in the WSD and
CVUHSD. However, the Project is subject to compliance with
Education Code §§ 17620, et seq., which allows school districts to
collect impact fees from developers of new commercial /industrial
building space. Because the Project is required to pay developer
impacts fees, which are deemed to be full mitigation, the Project's
incremental effects to school facilities are not cumulatively
considerable. Further, although cumulative development would
similarly generate student population growth in the WSD and CVUHSD,
each cumulative Project would be subject to compliance with Education
Code § 17620 and payment of development impact fees to school
districts. Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to school
districts associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of
the cumulative projects would be less than significant.
b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to public services and recreation, and cumulative
impacts to public services and parks /recreation.
8. Transportation and Traffic
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a) Facts /Effects
(1) Congestion Management Program (CMP] Transit Impacts. Project
implementation would increase the demand for public transit use in the
Project vicinity. Based on the CMP guidelines, and the proximity of the
various project land uses in relation to available transit in the Project
vicinity, the Project is forecast to generate approximately 149 a.m. peak
hour transit trips, approximately 153 p.m. peak hour transit trips, and
approximately 1,303 daily transit trips. Since the Project transit trips
can be accommodated by existing transit service in the Project vicinity,
no significant CMP transit impacts are forecast to occur.
(2) Intersection Level of Service (including Cumulative impacts).
Project impacts involving the following intersections would be less than
significant:
Forecast Near -Term With Phase I Project Conditions Studyr
Intersections
• Intersection 1 (Pershing Drive /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 2 (Vista del Mar /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 3 (Highland Avenue /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 4 (Main Street /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 5 (Lomita Street/Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 6 (Kansas Street /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 23 (Hughes Way /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 24 (Continental Boulevard /Mariposa Boulevard);
• Intersection 25 (Continental Boulevard /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 26 (Continental Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard
• Intersection 28 (Nash Street /Atwood Way);
• Intersection 29 (Nash Street /Maple Avenue);
• Intersection 30 (Nash Street /Mariposa Avenue);
• Intersection 31 (Nash Street /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 32 (Nash Street/El Segundo Boulevard);
Intersection 33 (1 -105 EB On- Ramp /Atwood Way);
• Intersection 34 (Douglas Street/Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 35 (Douglas Street/Atwood Way);
• Intersection 36 (Douglas Street/Maple Avenue);
• Intersection 37 (Douglas Street/Mariposa Avenue);
• Intersection 38 (Douglas Street/El Segundo Boulevard);
• Intersection 39 (Douglas Street/Transit Center);
• Intersection 40 (Douglas Street/Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 41 (Aviation Boulevard /Century Boulevard);
• Intersection 42 (Aviation Boulevard /104th Street);
• Intersection 43 (Aviation Boulevard /111th Street);
• Intersection 44 (Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 45 (Aviation Boulevard /116th Street);
• Intersection 46 (Aviation Boulevard /120th Street);
• Intersection 47 (Aviation Boulevard /124th Street);
• Intersection 49 (Aviation Boulevard /Utah Avenue);
• Intersection 50 (Aviation Boulevard /Alaska Avenue);
• Intersection 51 (Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue);
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• Intersection 52 (Aviation Boulevard /33rd Street);
• Intersection 53 (Aviation Boulevard /Marine Avenue);
• Intersection 54 (Aviation Boulevard /Space Park Drive);
• Intersection 55 (Aviation Blvd. /Manhattan Beach Blvd.);
• Intersection 56 (Isis Avenue /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 58 (Hindry Avenue /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 60 (La Cienega Boulevard /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 62 (La Cienega Blvd. /El Segundo Blvd.);
• Intersection 69 (Sepulveda Boulevard /Manchester Avenue);
• Intersection 66 (Douglas Street/Coral Circle North); and
• Intersection 67 (Douglas Street/Coral Circle South).
Forecast Near -Term With Phase I Project Conditions State Highway Study
Intersections
• Intersection 7 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /Lincoln Boulevard);
• Intersection 8 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Century Boulevard);
• Intersection 9 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1)/1 -105 WB Off - Ramp);
• Intersection 10 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 11 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR- 1)/Walnut Avenue);
■ Intersection 12 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Maple Avenue);
• Intersection 13 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Mariposa Avenue);
• Intersection 14 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 15 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /EI Segundo Blvd.);
• Intersection 16 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Hughes Way);
» Intersection 17 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Park Place);
• Intersection 18 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 19 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR- 1)/33rd Street);
• Intersection 20 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Marine Avenue);
• Intersection 21 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR- 1)/18th Street);
• Intersection 22 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /Manhattan Beach Blvd.);
» Intersection 27 (Nash St. — 1 -105 WB Off - Ramp /Imperial Hwy.)
• Intersection 33 (1 -105 EB3 On- Ramp /Atwood Way);
• Intersection 57 (1 -405 SB Ramps/El Segundo Boulevard);
• Intersection 59 (Hindry Avenue /1 -405 SB Ramps);
• Intersection 61 (La Cienega Boulevard /1 -405 SB Ramps);
• Intersection 63 (1 -405 SB Off - Ramp /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 64 (1 -405 NB Ramps/El Segundo Boulevard);
• Intersection 65 (1 -405 NB Ramps /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 68 (Lincoln Boulevard (SR -1) /Manchester Avenue);
• Intersection 70 (Pacific Coast Hwy. (SR -1) /Artesia Blvd.); and
■ Intersection 71 (Pacific Coast Hwy. (SR- 1)/Torrance Blvd.
Forecast Near -Term With Phase I Project Conditions CMP Study
Intersections
• Intersection 7 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /Lincoln Boulevard);
• Intersection 15 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /EI Segundo Blvd.);
• Intersection 18 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 68 (Lincoln Boulevard (SR -1) /Manchester Avenue);
• Intersection 69 (Sepulveda Boulevard /Manchester Avenue;
• Intersection 70 (Pacific Coast Hwy. (SR -1) /Artesia Blvd.); and
• Intersection 71 (Pacific Coast Hwy. (SR- 1)/Torrance Blvd.
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Forecast Long-Range With Project Buildout Cumulative Conditions
Study Intersections
• Intersection 1 (Pershing Drive /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 2 (Vista del Mar /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 3 (Highland Avenue /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 4 (Main Street /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 5 (Lomita Street/Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 6 (Kansas Street /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 23 (Hughes Way /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 24 (Continental Boulevard /Mariposa Boulevard);
■ Intersection 25 (Continental Boulevard /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 26 (Continental Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard
• Intersection 28 (Nash Street /Atwood Way);
• Intersection 30 (Nash Street /Mariposa Avenue);
• Intersection 31 (Nash Street /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 33 (1 -105 EB On- Ramp /Atwood Way);
• Intersection 34 (Douglas Street/Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 35 (Douglas Street/Atwood Way);
• Intersection 36 (Douglas Street/Maple Avenue);
• Intersection 37 (Douglas Street/Mariposa Avenue);
• Intersection 39 (Douglas Street/Transit Center);
• Intersection 40 (Douglas Street/Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 41 (Aviation Boulevard /Century Boulevard);
• Intersection 42 (Aviation Boulevard /104th Street);
• Intersection 43 (Aviation Boulevard /111th Street);
• Intersection 44 (Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 45 (Aviation Boulevard /116th Street);
• Intersection 46 (Aviation Boulevard /120th Street);
• Intersection 47 (Aviation Boulevard /124th Street);
• Intersection 52 (Aviation Boulevard /33rd Street);
• Intersection 54 (Aviation Boulevard /Space Park Drive);
• Intersection 56 (Isis Avenue /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 58 (Hindry Avenue /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 60 (La Cienega Boulevard /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 66 (Douglas Street /Coral Circle North); and
• Intersection 67 (Douglas Street/Coral Circle South).
Forecast Lonq -Range With Project. Buildout (Cumulative) Conditions
State Highway Study Intersections
• Intersection 8 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Century Boulevard);
• Intersection 9 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1)/I -105 WB Off - Ramp);
• Intersection 10 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Imperial Highway);
• Intersection 11 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR- 1)M/alnut Avenue);
• Intersection 12 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Maple Avenue);
• Intersection 14 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Grand Avenue);
• Intersection 15 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /EI Segundo Blvd.)
• Intersection 16 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Hughes Way);
• Intersection 17 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Park Place);
• Intersection 18 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 19 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR- 1)/33rd Street);
• Intersection 20 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Marine Avenue);
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Utilities and Service Systems
• Intersection 21 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR- 1)/18th Street);
• Intersection 22 (Sepulveda Blvd. (SR -1) /Manhattan Beach Blvd.);
• Intersection 27 (Nash St. —1 -105 WB Off - Ramp /Imperial Hwy.)
• Intersection 33 (1 -105 EB3 On- Ramp /Atwood Way);
• Intersection 59 (Hindry Avenue /1 -405 SB Ramps);
• Intersection 61 (La Cienega Boulevard /1 -405 SB Ramps);
• Intersection 63 (1 -405 SB Off - Ramp /Rosecrans Avenue);
Intersection 64 (1 -405 NB Ramps/El Segundo Boulevard);
• Intersection 65 (1 -405 NB Ramps /Rosecrans Avenue);
• Intersection 68 (Lincoln Boulevard (SR -1) /Manchester Avenue);
• Intersection 70 (Pacific Coast Hwy. (SR -1) /Artesia Blvd.); and
• Intersection 71 (Pacific Coast Hwy. (SR- 1)/Torrance Blvd.
Forecast Long-Range With Project Buildout Cumulative Conditions
CMP Study Intersection
• Intersection 68 (Lincoln Boulevard (SR -1) /Manchester Avenue);
b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts to below a level of significance for the El Segundo South
Campus Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to traffic and CMP transit.
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Wastewater Treatment. Project implementation would increase the
demand for wastewater treatment. However, the Project would not
alter the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant's (JWPCP's) design
capacities, or cause the plant (i.e., discharger) to violate the effluent
limitations, receiving water limitations, or standard provisions.
Moreover, all future development within the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan area must comply with NPDES requirements for any
commercial and light industrial uses that plan to discharge wastewater
to the City's sewage system, which ultimately flows to the JWPCP.
Therefore, Project implementation would not cause the Los Angeles
Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) wastewater
treatment requirements to be exceeded and a less than significant
impact would occur in this regard.
(2) Water Supplies. The Project is estimated to result in a net increase
in potable water demand. However, the El Segundo Urban Water
Management Plan (UWMP) demonstrated that the water supply
capacity needed for the Project was accounted for in the UWMPs of the
City and West Basin, its wholesale water agency. Therefore, there
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would be sufficient water supplies available to serve the Project from
existing entitlement and resources, and no new or expanded
entitlement would be needed. A less than significant impact would
occur in this regard.
(3) Solid Waste. The Project would be served by a landfill with
sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the Project's solid waste
disposal needs. Further, the Project would be required to comply with
the City's SRRE for diverting solid waste. Compliance with the SRRE
would reduce the volume of solid waste ultimately disposed of at a
landfill. Additionally, compliance with the SRRE would be in
furtherance of meeting the City's disposal rate targets and exceeding
AB 939's 50 percent diversion requirement. Continued compliance with
the SRRE would ensure that the Project would comply with the statutes
and regulations related to solid waste. Therefore, the Project would not
conflict with federal, state, or local statutes and regulations related to
solid waste, and a less than significant impact would occur in this
regard.
(4) CLIMUlative Impacts. The Project would similarly place greater
demands on the system. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects
to the water system are cumulatively considerable. The Water System
Study analyzed the Project's impacts upon capacity, pressures, and fire
flows in the water system serving the site and surrounding area. The
analysis concluded water facility improvements were necessary to
ensure that the Project combined with cumulative development would
be adequately served. The Project would have a less than significant
impact to water facilities with mitigation incorporated. Additionally,
each cumulative project would be required to submit individual analysis
of their potential impacts upon the water system and demonstrate how
the project satisfies minimum standards. Therefore, the combined
cumulative impacts to the water system associated with the Project's
incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects would be less
than significant.
The Project would have a less than significant impact to sewer facilities
with mitigation incorporated. Additionally, each cumulative project
would be required to submit individual analysis of their potential impacts
upon the sewer system and demonstrate how the project satisfies
minimum standards. Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to
the sewer system associated with the Project's incremental effects and
those of the cumulative projects would be less than significant.
The WSA concluded sufficient water supply is available to the water
provider during normal, single dry, and multiple dry years within a 20-
year projection that would meet the Project's demands, in addition to
existing and planned future uses. The Project would have a less than
significant impact to water supplies. Therefore, the combined
cumulative impacts to water supplies associated with the Project's
incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects would be less
than significant.
Cumulative wastewater treatment facility impacts from the Project were
determined to be less than significant, as the population growth
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attributed to the Project and cumulative development is considered
unlikely. Given the unemployment that exists in El Segundo and
surrounding areas, it is anticipated that the new positions created by
the Project and cumulative development would be filled by persons who
already reside in the area and generate a demand for wastewater
treatment. Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to the JWPCP
capacity associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of
the cumulative projects would be less than significant.
The Project would increase solid waste generation and impact
capacities at landfills. However, compliance with the El Segundo and
respective cities SRREs would reduce the volume of solid waste
ultimately disposed of at a landfill. Additionally, compliance with the
SRRE would be in furtherance of meeting each jurisdiction's disposal
rate targets and exceeding AB 939's 50 percent diversion requirement.
Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to landfill capacities
associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the
cumulative projects would be less than significant.
For purposes of dry utilities analyses, cumulative impacts are
considered for cumulative projects, which are located in the SCE, SCG,
and the AT &T /Sprint/Time Warner Cable telecommunication service
areas. Dry utilities would not provide service to the Project (or any new
development), if there were not adequate supplies and infrastructure to
maintain existing service levels and meet the anticipated demands of
the specific development requesting service. The Project would be
subject to compliance with Code of California Regulations Title 24
energy conservation standards. Additionally, the Project proposes a
new onsite substation to meet Project demands. Therefore, the
Project's incremental effects to dry utilities are not cumulatively
considerable.
b) Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required to reduce the aforementioned
impacts below a level of significance for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project FEIR.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do
not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Project with respect to wastewater treatment, water supplies, solid
waste, and cumulative impacts to public utilities and service systems.
D. Impacts Identified as Potentially Significant in the Initial Study But Which
Can Be Reduced to Less - Than - Significant Levels with Mitigation Measures.^
The City Council finds that the following environmental effects were identified as Less
Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated in the FEIR, and implementation of the
identified mitigation measures would avoid or lessen the potential environmental effects
listed below to a level of significance.
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1. Air Quality
a) Facts /Effects:
(1) Short -Term Air Quality Standards. The Project could violate an air
quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation.
Temporary impacts would result from Project construction activities.
Short -term air emissions would result from particulate (fugitive dust)
emissions from grading and building construction and exhaust
emissions from the construction equipment and the motor vehicles of
the construction crew. Implementation of Mitigation Measures AQ -1
through AQ -4 would lessen construction - related impacts by requiring
measures to reduce air pollutant emissions from construction activities
and reduce the impact of this environmental effect to a less than
significant level.
(2) Localized Emissions. Development associated with the Project
could result in localized emissions impacts or expose sensitive receptors
to substantial pollutant concentrations.
The Wilshire BoulevardNeteran Avenue intersection in Los Angeles
experienced the highest CO concentration (4.6 parts per million [ppm]),
which is well below the 35 -ppm 1 -hr CO Federal standard. The Wilshire
BoulevardNeteran Avenue intersection is one of the most congested
intersections in Southern California with an average daily traffic (ADT)
volume of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day. Based on the
Project Traffic Impact Analysis, none of the study intersections would
have an average daily traffic volume greater than 100,000 vehicles per
day. As a CO hotspot would not be experienced at the Wilshire
BoulevardNeteran Avenue intersection, it can be reasonably inferred
that CO hotspots would not be experienced at any study intersection.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures AQ -1 through AQ -4 would
lessen localized emissions impacts by requiring measures to reduce air
pollutant emissions from construction activities and reduce the impact of
this environmental effect to a less than significant level.
(3) Cumulative Short -Term Construction Air Emissions. Short -term
construction activities associated with implementation of the Proposed
Project and other related cumulative projects would result in air pollutant
emission impacts or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations.
Compliance with SCAQMD rules and regulations and Mitigation
Measures AQ -1 through AQ -4 would reduce construction - related
impacts to a less than significant level during construction. Thus, it can
be reasonably inferred that the Project - related construction activities, in
combination with those from other projects in the area, would not
significantly deteriorate the local air quality. Cumulative construction -
related impacts would be less than significant.
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b) Mitigation: Mitigation Measures AQ -1 to AQ -4, asset forth in the EIR and
MMRP.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the Project is conditioned to avoid or
substantially lessen the potential air quality environmental effects as
identified in the FEIR.
2. Geology and Soils.
a) Facts /Effects:
(1) Strong Seismic Ground Shaking. The Project could expose people
or structures to potential substantial adverse effects involving strong
seismic ground shaking.
All structures associated with the proposed development must be
designed to withstand this recommended "design - level" earthquake, as
set forth in the latest edition of the CBC. The Report further
recommends an in -depth seismic design analysis for structures over two
stories. The potential adverse impacts to new structures due to strong,
seismically- induced, vibratory ground motion would be sufficiently
mitigated through proper seismic design. No significant geotechnical-
related constraints that would preclude designing adequate foundations
and structural elements for the taller structures are anticipated.
Therefore, compliance with the CBC and ESMC, and the Geology and
Soils Report's recommendations, which include the use of more
stringent earthquake ground motions and in -depth seismic design
analyses, would ensure that Project implementation and Mitigation
Measure GEO -1 would result in a less than significant impact regarding
the exposure of people or structures to potential substantial adverse
effects involving strong seismic ground shaking.
(2) Seismically - Induced Soil /Ground Settlement and Lurching. The
Project could expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects involving strong seismic ground shaking.
The geologic materials that underlie the Project site include a late
Pleistocene age dune sand and undocumented artificial fill soils. From
a geotechnical perspective, the older dune sands have sufficient soil
engineering strengths to provide foundation support for the proposed
structures. Additionally, ground lurching may occur on the Project site
where deposits of loose dune sand and /or undocumented fill soils exist.
Therefore, in compliance with ESMC § 14 -1 -9, a soils investigation of
each lot in the proposed subdivision would be conducted and the
appropriate corrective action recommended. Therefore, compliance
with the CBC and ESMC, and the Geology and Soils Report's
recommendations, which include removal of the undocumented fill soils
and replacement as properly engineered fill, along with Mitigation
Measure GEO -1 would ensure that Project implementation would result
in a less than significant impact regarding the exposure of people or
structures to potential substantial adverse effects involving seismically -
induced soil /ground settlement and lurching.
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(3) Unstable Geologic Unit or Soils. The proposed development could
be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of the Project, exposing people or
structures to potential substantial adverse effects.
During Project construction, excavations associated with remedial
grading /ground stabilization and underground utilities would encounter
the poorly unconsolidated /noncohesive artificial fill. If unsupported,
these soils would be subject to sloughing and caving, hence creating a
short -term hazard to construction workers and equipment. Therefore,
compliance with the CBC and ESMC, and the Geology and Soils
Report's recommendations, which include removal of the
undocumented fill soils and replacement as properly engineered fill, as
well as a slope design with a minimum factor of safety of 1.5, along with
Mitigation Measure GEO -1, would ensure that Project implementation
would result in a less than significant impact regarding the exposure of
people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects involving
unstable geologic units or soils.
(4) Expansive Soils. The proposed development could be located on
expansive soil creating substantial risks to life or property.
Based on the results of the laboratory test performed by RGI, both native
and undocumented clay soils are anticipated to exhibit a high expansion
potential. Accordingly, the potential for expansive soils to impact new
development is considered high. Therefore, compliance with the CBC
and ESMC, and the Geology and Soils Report's recommendations,
which include removal of all moderately to highly expansive clay soils
and avoidance of clayey soils in compacted fill, along with Mitigation
Measure GEO -1, would ensure that Project implementation would result
in a less than significant impact regarding the creation of substantial
risks to life or property by locating development on expansive soil.
(5) Corrosive Soils. The proposed development could be located on
corrosive soil creating damage to property.
The near surface soils are mildly to moderately corrosive to ferrous
metals in contact with these soils. Therefore, compliance with the CBC
and ESMC, and the Geology and Soils Report's recommendations,
which include conducting an evaluation of the nature and extent of
corrosive soils, development of a corrosion mitigation plan, protection of
buried metal piping, and Mitigation Measure GEO -1 would ensure that
Project implementation would result in a less than significant impact
regarding the creation of substantial risks to life or property by locating
development on corrosive soil.
b) Mitigation: Mitigation Measure GEO -1, as set forth in the EIR and
MMRP.
c) Finding:
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The City Council finds that the
substantially lessen the potential
effects as identified in the FEIR.
4. Hazards and Hazardous Materials.
a) Facts /Effects:
Project is conditioned to avoid or
geology and soils environmental
(1) Construction- Related Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials.
Short -term construction activities could create a significant hazard to the
public or environment through accident conditions involving the release
of hazardous materials.
Site disturbance /demolition activities could expose workers to a variety
of potentially hazardous materials. Implementation of Mitigation
Measures HAZ -1 through HAZ -5 would reduce potential impacts from
site disturbance /demolition activities that would result in accidental
conditions at the Project site. If unknown wastes or suspect materials
are discovered during construction by the contractor, which he /she
believes may involve hazardous wastes /materials, the contractor would
be required to comply with Mitigation Measure HAZ -6, which requires
the contractors to immediately stop work in the vicinity of the suspected
contaminant, removing workers and the public from the area, secure the
areas, as directed by the City Engineer and notify the El Segundo Fire
Department. With implementation of Mitigation Measures HAZ -1
through HAZ -6 and compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local
regulatory requirements, potential impacts through accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials would be reduced to less
than significant levels.
(2) Operations. Project operations could create a significant hazard to
the public or environment through the handling, storage, and /or use of
hazardous materials, as well as accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials.
Based on the moderate potential for contaminated groundwater
underlying the Project site, vapor intrusion into proposed structures as a
result of these contamination plumes could occur. With implementation
of Mitigation Measure HAZ -5, a qualified site characterization specialist
would be required to conduct updated site characterization at the Project
site before issuance of any Building Permits, in consultation with the
ESFD, with regard to onsite contaminated soils and groundwater. Upon
completion of site characterization activities, remedial activities, if
necessary, would be recommended in consultation with ESFD and /or
other applicable agencies. Also, before the City issued any building
permit, vapor intrusion investigations would be required to be conducted
by a qualified Environmental Professional, in consultation with the ESFD
(Mitigation Measure HAZ -7). Should the Environmental Professional
determine that proposed buildings could be impacted by vapor intrusion,
the Environmental Professional, in consultation with ESFD, would
recommend specific design measures to be incorporated into the
buildings' design that would reduce these indoor air quality
concentrations to below regulatory thresholds, as directed by ESFD.
With implementation of Mitigation Measures HAZ -5 and HAZ -7, impacts
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to persons at the Project site as a result of vapor intrusion would be
reduced to less than significant.
(3) Interference With An Adopted EmeLgency Emergency Response Or Evacuation
Plan. Project operations could create a significant hazard to the public
or environment through interference with an adopted emergency
response or evacuation plan.
The General Plan Public Safety Element states that it is the City's goal
to periodically review and reevaluate the City's Emergency Operation's
Plan, to ensure adequate evacuation routes and street widths,
emergency services, equipment, shelters, and all other major needs that
could arise in the event of a disaster. Project implementation could
affect access along El Segundo Boulevard during construction of the
proposed roadway improvements (which could temporarily block
emergency access and /or evacuation routes). Any such impacts would
be limited to the construction period and would only affect El Segundo
Boulevard in the Project vicinity, and as such, would be unlikely to
interfere with emergency response vehicles (e.g., fire, police, or
ambulance). Also, the Project must adhere to HAZ -8, which requires
future development to notify the El Segundo Fire, Police, Public Works
and Planning and Building Safety Departments of construction activities
that would impede movement (such as road or lane closures) along
roadways immediately adjacent to the development area, to allow for
uninterrupted emergency access and maintenance of evacuation
routes. Given that access would be impeded only temporarily, and since
only partial roadway closure would occur, with implementation of
recommended Mitigation Measure HAZ -8, the Project would not
interfere with an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan.
Impacts in this regard would be reduced to less than significant.
b) Mitigation: Mitigation Measures HAZ -1 to HAZ -8, as set forth in the EIR
and MMRP.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the Project is conditioned to avoid or
substantially lessen the potential hazards and hazardous materials
environmental effects at the Project site as identified in the FEIR.
5. Hydrology and Water Quality.
a) Facts /Effects:
(1) Long -Term Operational Impacts. Project implementation could alter
existing drainage patterns, result in increased run -off amounts, and
degrade water quality. The Project could require or result in the
construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects.
The site's drainage patterns upon Project implementation are relatively
minor offsite flow from El Segundo Boulevard and the property to the
south would continue unobstructed to combine with onsite flows. The
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Project area would continue to drain northwest to southeast.
Reconfiguration of site roadways and replacement of existing buildings
and surface parking lots with new buildings and parking lots /structures
would result in changes to drainage patterns and amounts of impervious
surfaces. However, proposed drainage sub -areas would closely match
existing sub - areas. Implementation of Mitigation Measures HWQ -1 and
HWQ -2 and compliance with NPDES and ESMC requirements would
reduce potential impacts to long -term water quality to less than
significant levels.
b) Mitigation: Mitigation Measures HWQ -1 to HWQ -2, as set forth in the
EIR and MMRP.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the Project is conditioned to avoid or
substantially lessen the potential hydrology and water quality
environmental effects at the Project site as identified in the FEIR.
6. Noise.
a) Facts /Effects.
(1) Short -Term Construction Noise Impacts. Grading and construction
associated with Project implementation could result in significant
temporary noise impacts to nearby noise sensitive receptors.
Construction activities would begin in one specific development area
and subsequently move to the other specific development areas.
Therefore, construction would not occur in any one location for an
extended period of time. All future development within the El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan area would be subject to compliance with
the implementing policies of the El Segundo General Plan Noise
Element and ESMC Chapter 7 -2 (Noise and Vibration). Additionally,
implementation of Mitigation Measure N -1 would reduce construction
noise associated with future development by requiring preparation of a
Construction Noise Management Plan that includes limiting
construction to the less noise sensitive periods of the day (i.e., between
the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM per ESMC § 7 -2 -10) and ensuring
that proper operating procedures are followed during construction so
that nearby sensitive receptors are not adversely affected by noise and
vibration (i.e., pursuant to the standards set forth in ESMC § 7 -2 -4).
Therefore, following compliance with the ESMC and implementation of
Mitigation Measure N -1, impacts would be reduced to a less than
significant level.
(2) Short -Term Construction Noise Impacts. Construction activities
associated with the proposed Project and cumulative projects may
overlap, resulting in construction noise in the area. However, as
analyzed above, construction noise impacts primarily affect the areas
immediately adjacent to the construction site. Construction noise for
the proposed Project was determined to be less than significant
following compliance with the ESMC and Mitigation Measure N -1.
Thus, as construction noise is localized in nature and drops off rapidly
from the source, and with implementation of Project- specific mitigation
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measures, less than significant cumulative construction - related noise
impacts would result.
b) Mitigation: Mitigation Measure N -1, as set forth in the EIR and MMRP.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the Project is conditioned to avoid or
substantially lessen the potential operational noise environmental
effects as identified in the FEIR.
7. Transportation and Traffic
a) FactslEffects
(1) Intersection Level of Service (including Cumulative Impacts). With
implementation of mitigation measures, Project impacts involving
the following intersections would be reduced to less than significant:
Forecast Long -Range With Project Buildout Conditions
Study Intersection
• Intersection 49 (Aviation Boulevard /Utah Avenue).
Forecast Long- Range With Project Buildout Conditions
State Highway Study Intersection
• Intersection 57 (1 -405 SB3 Ramps/El Segundo
Boulevard).
b) Mitigation: Mitigation Measure TRA -4 and TRA -9, as set forth in the
EIR and MMRP.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the Project is conditioned to avoid or
substantially lessen the traffic impacts at the aforementioned
intersections as identified in the FEIR.
E. Significant Unavoidable Effects that Cannot be Mitigated to a Level of
Insignificance.
The City Council finds that the following environmental effects were identified as
Significant and Unavoidable in the FEIR. Implementation of the identified mitigation
measures would lessen the potential environmental effects to the extent feasible but not
below a level of significance.
1. Land Use and Planning
a) Facts /Effects.
General Plan Policies. The proposed ESSCSP is determined to be
consistent with the relevant General Plan Policies, excluding Circulation
Element Policies C1 -1.2, C1 -1.5, and C1 -1.10. Therefore, the Project
would result in a significant and unavoidable impact regarding conflicts with
Circulation Element Policies C1 -1.2, C1 -1.5, and C1 -1.10.
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?1 Mitigation: No feasible mitigation is available.
2. Air Quality.
a) Facts/Effects.
(1) Long -Term Air Emissions. Despite implementation of the Project
Design Features, ESMC Chapter 15 -16 TDM and trip reduction
measures, and Mitigation Measure GHG -1, the operational mitigated
emissions would remain above SCAQMD thresholds for ROG, NOx,
and CO. Therefore, impacts in this regard would be significant and
unavoidable.
(2) AQMP Consistency. Although, the Project's long -term influence
would be consistent with the AQMP and SCAG's goals and policies,
the Projects exceedance of operational ROG, NOx, and CO thresholds
would potentially result in a long -term impact on the region's ability to
meet State and Federal air quality standards. Therefore, impacts
associated with AQMP compliance would be significant and
unavoidable.
(2) Cumulative Emissions. Operational activities would create a
significant and unavoidable impact due to exceedances of SCAQMD
thresholds for ROG, NOx, and CO. Implementation of recommended
Mitigation Measures GHG -1 would reduce impacts; however, a
significant and unavoidable impact would remain.
Mitigation: Mitigation Measure GHG -1, as set forth in the EIR and
MMRP.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the Project is conditioned to lessen the long-
term air quality effects at the Project site as identified in the FEIR. The
long -term, AQMP consistency and cumulative air quality impacts of the
Project cannot be mitigated below the threshold of significance.
3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
a) Facts/Effects,
(1) Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Implementation of the proposed
Project Design Features, and compliance with ESMC requirements and
Mitigation Measure GHG -1 would reduce Project - related GHG
emissions to 5.9 MTCO2eq per capita per year, which would exceed
the 4.8 MTCO2eq per capita per year project level GHG threshold.
Therefore, impacts in this regard would be significant and unavoidable.
(2) Cumulative Greenhouse Gas Emissions. As stated above,
Project - related GHG emissions would be significant and unavoidable
despite the Project Design features, and implementation of ESMC
requirements and Mitigation Measure GHG -1. Therefore, the Project's
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cumulative GHG emissions would be considered significant and
unavoidable.
b) Mitigation: Mitigation Measure GHG -1, as set forth in the EIR and
MMRP.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the Project is conditioned to lessen the
greenhouse gas environmental effects at the Project as identified in the
FEIR. The impacts involving Project and cumulative greenhouse gas
emissions cannot be mitigated below the threshold of significance.
4. Transportation and Traffic.
a) Facts /Effects.
Intersection Level of Service (including Cumulative impacts). Despite
implementation of all feasible mitigation measures, Project impacts
involving the following intersections would remain significant and
unavoidable:
Near -Term With Phase 1 Project Conditions Study Area Intersection
• Intersection 48 (Aviation Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard, El
Segundo /Hawthorne).
Forecast Long -Range With Project Buildout (Cumulative) Conditions
Study Area Intersections
• Intersection 29 (Nash Street /Maple Avenue, El Segundo);
• Intersection 32 (Nash Street/El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo);
• Intersection 38 (Douglas Street/El Segundo Boulevard, El
Segundo);
• Intersection 48 (Aviation Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard, El
Segundo /Hawthorne);
• Intersection 50 (Aviation Boulevard /Alaska Avenue, El
Segundo /Hawthorne);
• Intersection 51 (Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue, El
Segundo /Hawthorne/ Manhattan Beach);
• Intersection 53 (Aviation Boulevard /Marine Avenue,
Hawthorne /Manhattan Beach/ Redondo Beach);
• Intersection 55 (Aviation Boulevard /Manhattan Beach Boulevard,
Manhattan Beach /Redondo Beach);
• Intersection 62 (La Cienega Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard,
Hawthorne /Los Angeles County); and
• Intersection 69 (Sepulveda Boulevard /Manchester Avenue, City of
Los Angeles).
Forecast Lonq -Range With Project Buildout (Cumulative) Conditions
State Highway Study Intersections
• Intersection 7 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Lincoln Avenue,
Caltrans /CMP); and
• Intersection 13 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Mariposa Avenue,
Caltrans/CMP).
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Forecast Long -Range With Project Buildout (Cumulative) Conditions
CMP Study Intersections
• Intersection 7 (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR -1) /Lincoln Avenue,
Caltrans /CMP);
• Intersection 15 (Sepulveda Blvd (SR -1) /EI Segundo Blvd,
Caltrans /CMP);
• Intersection 18 (Sepulveda Blvd (SR- 1) /Rosecrans Avenue,
Caltrans /CMP);
• Intersection 69 (Sepulveda Blvd /Manchester Ave, Los Angeles
City /CMP);
• Intersection 70 (Pacific Coast Hwy (SR -1) /Artesia Blvd, Manhattan
Beach /Hermosa Beach /Caltrans /CMP); and
• Intersection 71 (Pacific Coast Hwy (SR- 1)/Torrance Blvd, Redondo
Beach/ Caltrans /CMP).
b) Mitigations: Mitigation Measures TRA -1 to TRA -10, as set forth in the
EIR and MMRP.
c) Finding:
The City Council finds that the Project is conditioned to lessen the traffic
impacts environmental effects from the Project as identified in the FEIR.
The traffic impacts of the Project cannot be mitigated below the
threshold of significance.
F. Growth Inducing Impacts.
The City Council finds on the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter
that there are no significant growth inducing impacts.
G. Project alternatives.
1. Alternatives Considered but Rejected.
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15126.6(c), an EIR should identify any
alternatives that were considered for analysis but rejected as infeasible and briefly
explain the reasons for their rejection. According to the CEQA Guidelines, among the
factors that may be used to eliminate alternatives from detailed consideration are the
alternative's failures to meet most of the basic project objectives, the alternative's
infeasibility, or the alternative's inability to avoid significant environmental impacts.
There are no alternatives that were considered and rejected.
2. No Project/No Development Alternative.
a) Description.
The 142 -acre site is generally triangular shaped and level (encompasses Assessor
Parcel Numbers 4138 - 014 -013 and -047). Excluding the El Segundo Boulevard
right -of -way (ROW), the Project site totals approximately 137 acres. The property
is currently developed with the Raytheon Company's Space and Airborne Systems
(SAS) facility. The existing SAS facility is locally referred to as the "South
Campus." Eleven (11) buildings are located at the central core of the Campus,
with vast surface parking lots (20 lots containing 6,873 parking spaces) located
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around their perimeter. These existing buildings are constructed in a modern
architectural style, at a maximum height of approximately 37 feet.
The No Project/No Development Alternative would retain the Project site in its
current condition. With this Alternative, the site would remain developed with the
existing SAS facility and related 11 buildings and surface parking lots. Under the
No Project/No Build Alternative, the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
would not be adopted and an increased density beyond what exists on the property
would not occur. Two new land use types (i.e., commercial and light industrial)
would not be introduced, as are proposed by the Project. None of the proposed
amendments to the El Segundo General Plan (General Plan), the General Plan
Map, the Zoning Map or the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) would be
implemented. None of the improvements proposed as part of Tentative Map No.
71551 would be constructed and the property would not be subdivided into 26
separate parcels. Proposed improvements to the City's transportation circulation
system, including enhancements to the City's roadway network (EI Segundo
Boulevard, and Continental Boulevard and Nash Street extensions), and bicycle
and pedestrian networks, would not be constructed. The existing surface parking
lots would remain.
The No Project/No Development Alternative would maintain the existing land uses,
and no structures would be demolished. Office, laboratory, manufacturing, and
warehouse land uses are located on the South Campus totaling approximately
2,089,090 gross square feet and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.29. Office uses would
continue to predominate among the site's existing land uses, comprising
approximately 1.2 million gross square feet, or one -half of the Campus' floor area.
The South Campus would continue to provide the existing private outdoor
recreational uses that include tennis and basketball courts, and baseball fields at
the northwest corner of the property.
b) Finding.
The City Council finds that the No Project /No Development Alternative would not
attain most of the Project's basic objectives. It would not contribute to the Project's
objective to create job opportunities or increase the City's economic base. This
Alternative would only partially meet two of the Project objectives, since
Raytheon's existing business operations would continue to contribute to the
business climate that fosters a strong economic community and provides a positive
contribution to the maintenance and expansion of the City's economic base.
However, new employment would not be generated. It would not meet the Project
objectives of providing a range of commercial and industrial uses that would
contribute to job creation opportunities or to provide multimodal improvements to
the City's transportation circulation system, including enhancements to the City's
roadway network, bicycle and pedestrian networks, and increase office and
commercial density in close proximity to an existing light rail station.
3. No Promect/Existing Entitlement Alternative.
a) Description.
The No Project/Existing Entitlement Alternative proposes development of what
would be reasonably expected to occur in the foreseeable future, if the Project
were not approved, based on the property's current adopted entitlement. As
discussed in detail in Section 3.2, Background and History, of the FEIR, the
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Hughes Corporation received approval from the City in 1978 for a Precise Plan
that originally approved a maximum of 2,575,000 gross square feet of development
on the property, which resulted in a FAR of 0.42. Over the course of site
development, various changes to the originally approved Precise Plan, including
additional restrictions on the maximum allowable development on the site, were
made at the request of Hughes Corporation. Development on the property is
currently restricted to what is allowed under the existing amended entitlement
(Precise Plan 3 -78 Amendment #3 (approved as Resolution 2166 Amended
August 13, 1987)), which is 2,017,903 net square feet, allowing an additional
215,459 net square feet over the existing 1,802,444 net square feet. In
accordance with the existing amended entitlement and assuming approximately
14 percent of the floor area would be exempt, the No Project/Existing Entitlement
Alternative limits development on the property to the total identified in Precise Plan
3 -78 Amendment #3 of 2,338,814 gross square feet, allowing an additional
249,724 gross square feet over existing 2,089,090 gross square feet.
Under the No Project/Existing Entitlement Alternative, no existing land uses would
be demolished and the new development would follow the Campus' existing land
use pattern, which involves office, laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse
uses. With this Alternative, the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan would
not be adopted and the onsite development intensity would be limited to what is
allowed by the Precise Plan. None of the proposed amendments to the El
Segundo General Plan (General Plan), General Plan Map, Zoning Map or the
ESMC would be implemented, rather the new development would proceed in
accordance with the Project site's existing land use designations and zoning.
None of the improvements proposed as part of Tentative Map No. 71551 would be
constructed and the property would not be subdivided into 26 separate parcels.
Proposed improvements to the City's transportation circulation system, including
enhancements to the City's roadway network (EI Segundo Boulevard, and
Continental Boulevard and Nash Street extensions), and bicycle and pedestrian
networks, would not be constructed.
This Alternative involves development of approximately 141,169 gross square feet
of office, 42,092 gross square feet of laboratory, 51,764 gross square feet of
manufacturing, and 14,699 gross square feet of warehouse uses. The No
Project /Existing Entitlement Alternative would include laboratory and
manufacturing uses, which are not proposed by the Project, and exclude the
Project's light industrial and commercial uses. This Alternative also proposes
significantly less office and warehouse uses than the Project. Overall, this
Alternative proposes approximately 88 percent less development than the Project.
b) Finding.
The No Project/Existing Entitlement Alternative would allow onsite development in
accordance with the existing amended Precise Plan (Resolution 2166, as
amended on August 13, 1987), for an additional 249,724 gross square feet of land
uses above existing conditions. Although to a significantly lesser degree than the
proposed Project, this Alternative would meet two of the Project objectives by
contributing to the business climate that fosters a strong economic community and
providing a positive contribution to the maintenance and expansion of the City's
economic base. It would not meet the Project objectives of providing a range of
commercial and industrial uses that would contribute to job creation opportunities
or to provide multimodal improvements to the City's transportation circulation
system, including enhancements to the City's roadway network, bicycle and
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pedestrian networks, and increase office and commercial density in close proximity
to an existing light rail station.
4. Alternative Site Alternative.
As previously noted, among the factors that may be taken into account when
addressing the feasibility of alternatives are site suitability and whether the
proponent can reasonably acquire, control, or otherwise have access to the
alternative site (or the site is already owned by the proponent). Only locations that
would avoid or substantially lessen any of the Project's significant effects need be
considered for inclusion.
The Applicant does not retain any ownership rights to other properties within the
City limits and there are no other infill sites available that are adequately sized and
environmentally compatible. The largest undeveloped land area available in the
City is approximately 54 acres located east of Sepulveda Boulevard on Rosecrans
Avenue, adjacent to the existing Plaza El Segundo Shopping Center and "The
Point" Shopping Center, which is the currently under construction. This site is
crossed by various rail lines complicating development of the site. The site also
has limited street access and limited means to create access across the site or to
create multiple access points to major roadways. Therefore, no potentially feasible
alternative site alternatives were identified as available for analysis.
5. Raytheon Only Alternative.
a) Description_
The Raytheon Only Alternative would be generally the same as the proposed
Project in that it would involve approval of a Specific Plan that would establish a
maximum allowable development within the El Segundo South Campus Specific
Plan area of 4,231,547 gross square feet, or an additional 2,142,457 gross square
feet over existing conditions. However, the Project's proposed commercial
(retail /restaurant) uses would be excluded with this Alternative and replaced by
additional office, warehousing, and light industrial uses. As with the proposed
Project, this Alternative involves the following entitlements: a Specific Plan;
General Plan and General Plan Land Use Element Map Amendments; Zone
Change and Zone Text Amendment; and a Vesting Tentative Map subdividing the
property into separate parcels. Additionally, the Raytheon Only Alternative
assumes the Applicant's current Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
program, which achieves an average daily trip (ADT) reduction of approximately
22 percent, is implemented also for the proposed office, warehousing, and light
industrial uses.
This Alternative assumes the following land uses: approximately 1,882,830 square
feet of office; 79,075 square feet of warehouse; and 180,553 square feet of light
industrial. Similar to the proposed Project, this Alternative would enable
development with any combination of permitted land uses, provided that the FAR
does not exceed the specified development square footage (at a maximum FAR
of 0.6) and that the resultant peak hour vehicle trips do not exceed the specified
peak hour trip ceiling. As compared to the proposed Project, the Raytheon Only
Alternative would exclude commercial uses (148,960 square feet) and include
approximately 7.5 percent more office, warehouse, and light industrial uses
(approximately 130,909 square feet, 5,498 square feet, and 12,553 square feet,
respectively).
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b) Finding.
The Raytheon Only Alternative would be generally the same as the proposed
Project (except for exclusion of commercial uses) in that it would involve approval
of a Specific Plan that would allow an additional 2,142,457 gross square feet over
existing conditions. Additionally, it would result in only nominally less employment
(approximately one percent). However, this Alternative would meet Project
Objectives 2 and 3 to a lesser degree. Regarding Objective 2, this Alternative
would provide a more limited range of uses and limitation to the existing employer.
Regarding Objective 3, the economic base expansion under this Alternative would
be limited to one employer, causing sales tax instability.
6. Conceptual Plan with Coral Circle Connection Alternative.
a) Description.
The Conceptual Plan With Coral Circle Connection Alternative (Coral Circle
Alternative) would be the same as the proposed Project in every respect, except
one: this Alternative also involves a connection to Coral Circle, between and
including portions of Lots 20 and 22, near the southeast corner of the Project site.
Specifically, the Coral Circle Alternative involves constructing a connection
between the proposed Nash Street extension and Coral Circle's existing southern
leg, near the Project site's southeast corner. A 60 -foot ROW would be dedicated,
consistent with Coral Circle's classification as a Local Street. Construction of the
Coral Circle connection would occur before the City issued any certificate of
occupancy for the Phase II development. This Alternative involves providing the
Coral Circle ROW improvements, including curb /gutter, parkway trees, and
roadway paving among others, pursuant to ESMC Chapter 15 -24A, which outlines
the standards /requirements for ROW dedications and improvements.
b) Finding.
The Conceptual Plan With Coral Circle Connection Alternative (Coral Circle
Alternative) would be the same as the proposed Project in every respect, except
the Coral Circle connection. Therefore, this Alternative would meet all of the
Project objectives, as outlined above.
7. Environmentally Superior Alternative.
In compliance with Public Resources Code §15126.6(d), a matrix displaying the
major characteristics and significant environmental effects of each alternative is
included in the FEIR; see Table 7 -15, Comparison of Alternatives. The purpose
of this matrix is to summarize a comparison of project alternatives. Pursuant to
Public Resources Code §15126.6, it is required that one alternative be identified
as the environmentally superior alternative. Furthermore, if the environmentally
superior alternative is the "No Project" alternative, the FEIR must also identify the
environmentally superior alternative from among the other alternatives. As
indicated in FEIR Table 7 -15, the No Project/No Development Alternative is
identified as the environmentally superior alternative. Among the other
alternatives, the environmentally superior alternative is the Raytheon Only
Alternative. This Alternative would generally lessen the impacts associated Project
development, because it would involve different land uses and approximately 35
percent less traffic. Additionally, because the Raytheon Only Alternative would be
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generally the same as the proposed Project and would result in nominally less
employment (approximately one percent less), this Alternative would meet all of
the Project objectives (although, some to a lesser degree than the Project).
III. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The City Council finds on the basis of the FEIR and the entire administrative record for this matter
that the unavoidable significant impacts of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project
as discussed in Section II.D. above are acceptable when balanced against the benefits of the
Project. This determination is based on the following substantial public and social factors as
identified in the FEIR and the record of proceedings in the matter. Each Project objective /benefit
set forth below constitutes an overriding consideration warranting approval of the Project.
1. The project will help foster economic development in the City by contributing to a strong
business climate, with positive outcomes such as business retention and attraction, as
well as effective levels of City services to all members of the community.
2. Provide the opportunity for the City's largest employer to grow and expand its
operations within the City. This will aid in business retention efforts for the aerospace
industry, historically a major industry in the region.
3. Create a Specific Plan with a range of commercial and industrial uses that will
contribute to job creation opportunities and balance growth with local resources and
infrastructure capacity. Full build out of the Project is estimated to create 4,598 new
jobs within the Project area. In addition numerous temporary jobs will be created as
part of project construction.
4. Increase the City's tax base including utility user tax, property tax and sales tax, and
therefore provide the City with resources to provide high - quality services to residents
and the daytime population. The applicant submitted a Gross Fiscal Impact and
Economic Benefit Analysis, prepared by the Kosmont Companies (August 2015). That
analysis estimates future increased annual City tax revenue at $2.6 million dollars if the
project is fully built out. This would represent an approximate 4.3% increase in the
City's general fund revenues as reported for the 2014 -2015 fiscal year adopted budget.
5. Six annual payments will be made to the City beginning on March 31, 2016 and ending
March 31, 2021. The first annual payment is $500,000 and the subsequent five annual
payments are $700,000 each. The total amount of the six required payments is
$4,000,000. If the Nash Street extension roadway improvements are not completed
within 10 years of the project approval date then an additional $5,000,000 payment will
be made to the City. All payments will be deposited into the City's General Fund and
may be used for any purpose determined by the City Council.
6. A $.50 per square foot fee for all new development on the site is required. All revenue
from this fee will be deposited into the City's General Fund.
7. Enhance the City's roadway network through the addition of a fourth traffic lane on El
Segundo Boulevard and construction of the Nash Street roadway extension, a roadway
link planned for in the El Segundo General Plan Circulation Element.
8. Providing opportunities for future roadway links, such as potential public use of a
roadway extending Continental Boulevard, potential to create an east -west connection
between Nash Street and Coral Circle, and potential roadway access to the east side
of the City's golf- course.
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9. Bicycle and pedestrian network improvements. The bicycle network improvements are
consistent with the recently adopted South Bay Bicycle Plan which provides a blueprint
for a regional bicycle network.
10. The Project will increase density close to the existing Metro Green -line light rail station
consistent with regional planning programs and plans, such as the SCAG Regional
Transportation Plan /Sustainable Communities Strategy and the Compass Blueprint
Growth Vision Program. The project site is within the Compass Blueprint 2% Strategy
Opportunity Areas" which identifies 2% of the region's land area where investing
planning efforts and resources will yield the greatest progress towards improving,
mobility, livability, prosperity and sustainability.
11. The increase in density close to the existing Metro Green Line light rail station is also
consistent with four General Plan Land Use Element policies (LU4 -3.2, LU 4 -4.4, LU 4-
4.6, and LU4 -4.8) promoting denser mixed use development within a quarter mile of
the City's existing Green -line stations.
12. A potential opportunity where 25% of the costs upgrading the City sewer line in El
Segundo Boulevard is paid for by the Project applicant.
13. A potential opportunity for a private 7.54 -acre recreational /open space area to be
provided to the City for park purposes open to the public.
IV. RECIRCULATION.
Facts.
The City received comments on the DEIR from members of the public and from public
agencies in both written and oral form. The FEIR contains written responses to all
comments ( "Responses to Comments ") received on the DEIR as of November 14,
2014. Some comments were incorporated into the FEIR as factual corrections and
minor changes. The FEIR includes all factual corrections and minor changes to the
DEIR. All comments and testimony received prior to and at the City Council's public
hearing have been considered.
Finding.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15088.5 and Public Resources Code § 21092.1, and
based on the FEIR and the record of proceedings in for the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan Project, the City Council finds that:
1. Factual corrections and minor changes are set forth as additions and
corrections to the DEIR; and
2. The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR are not substantial
changes in the DEIR that would deprive the public of a meaningful opportunity to
comment on a substantial adverse environmental effect of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, a
feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect, or a feasible Project alternative;
and
3. The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR will not result in
new significant environmental effects or substantially increase the severity of the
significant effects previously disclosed in the DEIR; and
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4. The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR will not involve
mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those
analyzed in the DEIR that would substantially reduce one or more significant
effects on the environment; and
5. The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR do not render the
DEIR so fundamentally inadequate and conclusory in nature that meaningful public
review and comment would be precluded.
Thus, the City Council finds that none of the conditions set forth in CEQA Guideline §
15088.5 or Public Resources Code § 21092.1 requiring recirculation of a draft environmental
impact report were met. The City Council further finds that incorporation of the factual corrections
and minor changes to the DEIR into the FEIR does not require that the FEIR to be recirculated
for public comment.
V. SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
The City Council finds and declares that substantial evidence for each and every finding made
herein is contained in the FEIR, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and in the record
of proceedings in the matter.
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE AND ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT NO. ZC 11 -02; ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT
NO. ZTA 11 -01; SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP 11 -01; AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA 11 -02; ADDING ESMC §
15- 3- 2(A)(10) AND AMENDING ESMC § 15- 3 -2(A) FOR THE EL
SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT AT
2000 -2100 EAST EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Environmental Assessment. Resolution No. adopted a Final
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations (SOC) for this Project which, among other things, properly
assesses the environmental impact of this Ordinance, and the Project, in
accordance with CEQA. This Ordinance incorporates by reference the
environmental findings and analysis set forth in Resolution No.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings and Conclusions. The factual findings and
conclusions set forth in Resolution No. , adopted on December 1, 2015, are
incorporated as if fully set forth.
SECTION 3: Zone Change Findings. Pursuant to ESMC Chapter 15 -26, the City
Council finds as follows:
A. Based upon the findings in Section 2, the proposed Zone Change is
necessary to carry out the proposed project because the proposed
General Plan Amendment would change the land use classification
of the project site from Light Industrial (M -1) to El Segundo South
Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP). The proposed Zone Change is
necessary to maintain consistency with the proposed General Plan
land use designation of El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan.
B. ESMC Title 15 is intended to be the primary tool for implementing the
goals, objectives and policies of the El Segundo General Plan. The
zone change will maintain consistency with the proposed change in
General Plan land use designation to El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan and is also consistent with the General Plan goals,
objectives and policies.
SECTION 4: ESMC § 15- 3- 2(A)(10) is added to read as follows:
"10. El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
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There is one zone intended to be used within the boundaries
of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan. The zone is:
ESSCSP - El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan"
SECTION 5: Specific Plan Findings. The proposed creation of the El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) is desirable to implement the proposed
project. Without amending the ESMC, the current zoning would not permit mixed
use development with an overall maximum 0.6 FAR based on the 142.2 gross acre
size of the project area. An amendment to ESMC § 15- 3 -2(A) to create the El
Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) is necessary for consistency
with the General Plan.
SECTION 6: Development Agreement Findings. Pursuant to City Council
Resolution No. 3268, adopted June 26, 1984, the City Council finds that:
A. The project is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land
uses, and programs specified in the general plan and any applicable
specific plan. The Development Agreement would provide multiple
public benefits (as set forth in the Development Agreement) in
exchange for valuable development rights (ten -year entitlement with
a five -year extension option).
B. The project is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the
regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the real
property is located. The proposed project includes a new land use
designation and zoning classification, which establishes the
permitted uses and development standards that would apply to the
project. These uses and development standards are similar and
compatible with the other commercially zoned districts in the City.
C. The project conforms to public convenience, general welfare and
good land use practice. The El Segundo South Campus Specific
Plan includes a range of commercial and industrial uses that will
contribute to job creation opportunities and balance growth with local
resources and infrastructure capacity. The project will also provide
new roadway links in locations identified as needing future roadways
in the General Plan Circulation Element, as well as provide new
bicycle and pedestrian network improvements.
D. The project will not be detrimental to health, safety and general
welfare. An EIR was completed to evaluate the project are reviewed
issue areas such as Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology
and Water Quality, Air Quality, and Noise. All feasible mitigation has
been incorporated into the project to reduce or eliminate potential
impacts and to maintain public health, safety and general welfare.
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E. The project will not adversely affect the orderly development of
property or the preservation of property values. This project is
surrounded by previously developed commercial land and the
proposed uses of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan are
consistent with surrounding development and will not adversely
affect the value of neighboring properties. The proposed El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan development standards and
development agreement will ensure that the project will be
developed in an orderly fashion. All mitigation measures will be
implemented at the time and place impacts occur.
SECTION 7: Actions. The City Council takes the following actions:
A. ESMC § 15- 3- 2(A)(10) is added to read as follows:
"10. El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
There is one zone intended to be used within the boundaries
of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan. The zone is:
ESSCSP - El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan"
B. The City's Zoning Map is amended by changing the Project site from
"Light Industrial" to "El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan." The
corresponding changes to the Zoning Map are set forth in attached
Exhibit 'A" which is incorporated into this Ordinance by reference.
C. The "El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan" is adopted as set
forth in attached Exhibit "B," which is incorporated into this Ordinance
by reference.
D. The Development Agreement by and between the City of El Segundo
and the Raytheon Corporation, as set forth in attached Exhibit "C,"
and incorporated into this Ordinance by reference, is approved. The
Mayor is authorized to execute the Development Agreement in a
form approved by the City Attorney.
E. To the extent they are not otherwise adopted or approved by this
Ordinance, and subject to the conditions listed on attached Exhibit
"D," which are incorporated into this Ordinance by reference, the City
Council approves Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment No.
ZC 11 -02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 11 -01, Specific Plan No.
SP 11 -01, and Development Agreement No. DA 11 -02.
SECTION 8: Technical Corrections. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized
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to make technical corrections, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to maps,
diagrams, tables, and other, similar, documents (collectively, "Maps ") that may be
required to reconcile the changes made by this Ordinance with amendments made
to the Zoning Map by other City Council action in unrelated land use applications.
SECTION 9: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and
determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial
evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the
project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and
determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely
supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 10: Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the
Project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in
evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of
the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is
the City Council's knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have
been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the
limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and
national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework
within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.
SECTION 11: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the
findings which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the
record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an
indication that a particular finding, is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 12: Effectiveness of SSMC. Repeal or amendment of any
provision of the ESMC will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred
before or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation
occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain
in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring
before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 13: Recordation. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's
book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the
records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with
California law.
SECTION 14: 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.
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SECTION 15: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective on the
thirty -first (31 st) day following its passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this -day of December 2015.
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Sherrill Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five;
that the foregoing Ordinance No. was duly introduced by said City Council at
a regular meeting held on the 1St day of December 2015, and was duly passed
and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested
to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the day
of December 2015, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy S. Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
Karl H. Berger, Assistant City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... ..............................1
A. Specific Plan Area ..................................................................... ..............................1
B. Background ................................................................................. ..............................1
C. Demographics ........................................................................... ............................... 7
D. Economic Context ...................................................................... ..............................7
II. OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN ......................................... ..............................9
A. Purpose and Authority of Specific Plan ..................................... ..............................9
B. Specific Plan Scope and Goals ................................................. .............................10
C. Consistency with the General Plan ........................................... .............................10
D. Entitlements .............................................................................. .............................16
E. Existing Land Uses ................................................................... .............................17
III. LAND USE PLAN ............................................................................. .............................19
A. Development Concept ............................................................... ....................,........19
B. Land Use Plan ........................................................................... .............................20
C. Phasing ...................................................................................... .............................27
D. Circulation Plan ........................................................................ .............................27
E. Grading Concept ....................................................................... .............................29
IV. EXISTING UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ..................... .............................31
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V. DESIGN GUILDELINES .................................................................. .............................43
A. Design Objectives and Intent .................................................... .............................43
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VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ...................................................... .............................57
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Permitted Uses .......................................................................... .............................57
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Development Standards ............................................................
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Public Safety .............................................................................
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VII. ADMINISTRATION ............................................. ...............................
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A. Introduction ............................................................................. ............................... 69
B. Municipal Code References ...................................................... .............................69
C. Modifications ............................................................................ .............................69
D. Site Plan Review ....................................................................... .............................71
E. Amendment ............................................................................... .............................76
F. California Environmental Quality Act Compliance ................. .............................76
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit1 Regional Vicinity Map ............................................................... ..............................2
Exhibit 2 Local Vicinity Map .................................................................... ..............................3
Exhibit 3 Local Vicinity Aerial View ........................................................ ..............................4
Exhibit 4 Existing Development ................................................................ ..............................6
Exhibit5 Land Use Plan ........................................................................... .............................24
Exhibit 6 Conceptual Site Plan ................................................................. .............................25
Exhibit 7 Vesting Tentative Map # 71551.... ............................................. .............................26
Exhibit 8 Conceptual Water Plan ............................................................. .............................32
Exhibit 9 Conceptual Reclaimed Water Plan ........................................... .............................34
Exhibit 10 Conceptual Sewer Plan ............................................................. .............................36
Exhibit 11 Conceptual Drainage Plan ........................................................ .............................38
Exhibit 12 Electric, Gas and Telecommunication Conceptual Plan ........... .............................40
Exhibit 13 El Segundo Boulevard Street Concept ...................................... .............................49
Exhibit 14 Hughes/Nash Extension Streetscape Concept .......................... .............................50
Exhibit 15 Continental Streetscape Concept .............................................. .............................51
Exhibit 16 Corner Entry Concept ... ............................................................ .............................52
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TABLES
TableI -1
Existing Uses .............................................................................
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Table III -1
Land Use Summary ..................................................................
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Table III -2
Land Use — Project Development Scenario ..............................
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Table III -3
Project Trip Ceiling ..................................................................
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Phasing ......................................................................................
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Allowable Uses .........................................................................
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Table VII -1
California Environmental Quality Act Conformance
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APPENDICES
Appendix A El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan
Trip Generation Rates, Credits, and Caps ................................. .............................77
Appendix B El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Legal Description .... .............................79
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
The El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSC -SP) area is located in the City of El Segundo,
County of Los Angeles, California. El Segundo is situated 15 miles southwest of downtown Los
Angeles. The City of El Segundo is located south of the City of Los Angeles, west of the City of
Hawthorne and the County of Los Angeles, north of the City of Manhattan Beach, and the east of
the City of Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean (refer to Exhibit 1, Regional Vicinity Map).
More specifically, the roughly 142.28 gross acre Campus site ( "Campus ") is located in the
southeast quadrant of the City of El Segundo, approximately 1.0 miles south of the Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) and the Glen Anderson Century Freeway (1 -105), two miles west of
the San Diego Freeway (SR -405), and approximately two miles west of the juncture of these two
freeways. The Campus is bounded by El Segundo Boulevard to the north, the elevated MTA Line
and an older industrial subdivision on Coral Circle to the east, a Union Pacific Railroad spur and
the El Segundo sump to the south, and a Southern California Edison high voltage transmission
easement to the west (refer to Exhibit 2, Local Vicinity Map, and Exhibit 3, Local Vicinity Aerial
View). The adjacent zoning uses are: corporate office and mixed -use to the north, across El
Segundo Boulevard; light manufacturing to the east and south; and open space and public facility
to the west. A multi -media zone overlies the entire eastern half of the City, including the Specific
Plan Area.
B. BACKGROUND
In 1978 a Precise Plan was approved for Hughes (which merged with Raytheon Company in
December 1997) to build a total of 2,575,000 square feet of improvements on the Campus for a
FAR of 0.42. The Precise Plan project consisted of two main components — an office tower of up
to 16 stories to be located on the northwest portion of the Campus and a large low- profile complex
housing the engineering and manufacturing components. The approval allowed Hughes to
consolidate its corporate headquarters which was then in Culver City with its electro- optical data
systems group which was already located elsewhere in El Segundo. The Campus was chosen by
Hughes for the flexibility and consolidation potential made possible by the size of the property,
the proximity to other Hughes' facilities, and the proximity to LAX - considerations that remain
important today. Before the implementation of the Precise Plan, the Campus had been used
primarily for farming.
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Through the years the Precise Plan went through several changes including moving the recreation
component from under the Edison Right -of -Way to the northwest portion of the Campus,
eliminating the corporate office tower which was planned for the northwest corner of the Campus,
and adding additional facilities. Up until 1983 there was no official "Precise Plan" map. With
Hughes' request to construct additional storage buildings in 1983, the City Council provided that
the plan that was submitted with the amendment request would be the official Precise Plan which
could only be modified with Planning Commission and City Council approval. In 1987, the City
Council approved the last modification of the Precise Plan. Today there are 11 structures on the
Campus, including the recreation facility, comprising approximately 1,802,513 square feet of net
development, for an FAR of approximately 0.29 (refer to Exhibit 4, Existing Development). The
current net square footage is broken down as follows between uses:
• Office 1,018,959 s.f.
• Laboratory 303,825 s.f.
• Manufacturing 373,634 s.f.
• Warehouse 106,095 s.f.
More specifically, the structures shown on Exhibit 4 consist of:
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Under the existing approvals, only an additional 215,390 net square feet can be built for a total
FAR of 0.325. With this FAR, the Property is extremely underdeveloped as both the General Plan
and zoning for similar light industrial uses allow a 0.60 FAR as of right. Further, the El Segundo
Municipal Code (ESMC) was recently amended to clarify that the FAR is based on net square feet
of development in the light manufacturing zone. Currently the Campus is built close to the
maximum FAR currently allowed. The limitations caused by the Precise Plan have caused
Raytheon to utilize property in other areas for its operations when the need arises. This creates
inefficiency and unnecessary costs, as well as results in economic losses for the City.
In order to make efficient use of the Campus, Raytheon filed for this Specific Plan in December
2011 along with other applications, including a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment,
and Tentative Map. The intent of the Specific Plan is to allow Raytheon to develop the Specific
Plan area with any combination of allowed uses provided that the FAR does not exceed a specified
development square footage (at a maximum FAR of 0.60 within the ESSCSP area) and the
specified peak hour trip ceiling on new development (26,585 daily trips, 3042 a.m. peak hour trips
and 3120 p.m. peak hour trips). The adoption of this Specific Plan will allow Raytheon to expand
its operations, invest in the City of El Segundo, and make use of its property in a manner similar
to adjacent properties.
C. DEMOGRAPHICS
According to the 2010 United States Census, as of 2010 El Segundo had a population of 16,654
persons and a total of 7410 dwelling units. From 2000 to 2010, El Segundo's population increased
by 4 %. The 2009 Profile of the City of El Segundo prepared by the Southern California Association
of Governments ( "SCAG ") indicates that as of 2008 there were 53,715 jobs in the City of El
Segundo, which was 1.3% lower than the 2003 level. Raytheon employs approximately 7,000 of
these employees. During the period from 2003 to 2008 there was a 13.2 % decrease in
manufacturing jobs although manufacturing jobs remain the largest sector of jobs in the City.
D. ECONOMIC CONTEXT
El Segundo has a daytime population of approximately 85,000 persons compared to its resident
population of approximately 17,000 persons. Through the years El Segundo has steadily moved
away from heavy industrial and manufacturing uses towards more diversified commercial and
professional uses. With the exception of the Chevron Refinery and the Air Products Chemical
Plants, most heavy industrial uses have relocated outside of the City. El Segundo is home to many
major corporations including Raytheon, Boeing, Chevron, Computer Sciences Corporation,
DirecTV, Mattel, Xerox, Time Warner Cable, The Aerospace Corporation, and Northrop
Grumman. Raytheon is the City's largest employer.
Over the past few years there has been a net loss of jobs in the City. The potential for additional
businesses and jobs that may be created by this Specific Plan will improve the overall economic
health of the City, allowing the City to provide a high quality of municipal services to the benefit
of the City's resident and business community.
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II. OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN
A. PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY OF SPECIFIC PLAN
The purpose of this Specific Plan is to provide a foundation for the proposed land uses on the
subject property through the application of regulations, standards and design guidelines. The El
Segundo South Campus Specific Plan provides text and exhibits which describe the proposed land
uses and associated guidelines.
This Specific Plan is adopted pursuant to Government Code §§ 65450 through 65457.
Pursuant to Government Code § 65450, a Specific Plan must include text and a diagram or
diagrams which specify all of the following in detail:
• The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space
within the area covered by the plan.
• The proposed distribution, location, extent, and intensity of major components of
public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal,
energy and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the land area
covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan.
• Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the
conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable.
• A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public
works projects and financing measures necessary to carry out the above items.
• A discussion of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan.
A thorough review of the El Segundo General Plan shows that this Specific Plan is compatible and
consistent with the goals and policies outlined in the General Plan. This Specific Plan will further
the goals and policies of the General Plan as more fully described below.
This Specific Plan was prepared to provide the essential relationship between the policies of the
El Segundo General Plan and actual development in the Project area. By functioning as a
regulatory document, the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan provides a means of
implementing the City of El Segundo's General Plan. All future development plans and
entitlements within the Specific Plan boundaries must be consistent with the standards set forth in
this document.
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B. SPECIFIC PLAN SCOPE AND GOALS
The City of El Segundo is an employment -led community and accordingly, development has been
led by employment rather than housing growth. The El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan will
serve the mission of economic development in the City which is to create, maintain, and implement
a business climate that fosters a strong economic community, develop a strategic plan that will
result in business retention and attraction, provide an effective level of City services to all elements
of the community, and maintain the quality of life that has characterized El Segundo for more than
nine decades.
Permitted uses within the Campus will create job opportunities and seek balance between growth,
local resources, and infrastructure capacity. Additionally, the growth allowed by the Specific Plan
will create a synergy with other uses in the area and help those businesses to grow as well. The
development allowed under the Specific Plan will provide a basis for a positive contribution to the
maintenance and expansion of El Segundo's economic base as development typically increases
the City's business license taxes, increases the City's utility user taxes, increases the City's
property taxes, and increases the City's sales taxes. An increased economic base will provide the
City with resources to provide high - quality services to its residents and daytime population.
C. CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
The El Segundo General Plan provides the underlying fundamentals of the El Segundo South
Campus Specific Plan, which serves both as a planning and regulatory document. The Specific
Plan is the document implementing the El Segundo General Plan for the Campus area.
Proposed development plans or agreements, tentative tract or parcel maps, and any other
development approvals must be consistent with the Specific Plan. Projects consistent with this
Specific Plan will be automatically deemed consistent with the General Plan.
The El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan requires a General Plan Amendment that changes
the Land Use Designation from Light Industrial, Public Facility and Open Space to El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan with an accompanying Land Use map change. With approval of this
amendment, the Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan of the City of El Segundo. More
specifically, the Specific Plan directly implements or furthers the intent of the following goals,
objectives and policies of the General Plan:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Goal EDI: To create in El Segundo a strong, healthy economic community in which all
diverse stakeholders may benefit.
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Policy EDI -1.1: Maintain economic development as one of the City's and the
business and residential communities' top priorities.
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Policy ED1 -1.2: Focus short-run economic development efforts on business
retention and focus longer -run efforts on the diversification of
El Segundo's economic base in order to meet quality of life
goals.
Objective ED]-2: Center diversification efforts on targeted industries that meet
the City's criteria for job creation, growth potential, fiscal
impact, and fit with local resources.
Policy ED1 -2.1: Seek to expand El Segundo's retail and commercial base so that
the diverse needs of the City's business and residential
communities are met.
Policy ED1 -2.2: Maintain and promote land uses that improve the City's tax
base, balancing economic development and quality of life
goals.
Goal ED2: To provide a supportive and economically profitable environment as the
foundation of a strong local business community.
Policy ED2 -1.3: Develop a framework within which interested groups can work
together on matters of common interest related to economic
growth, its orderly management, and the resolution of attendant
problems to improve the City's business climate.
LAND USE ELEMENT
Goal LU4: Provide a stable tax base for the City through development of new commercial
uses, primarily within a mixed -use environment, without adversely affecting
the viability of Downtown.
Draft
Objective LU4 -1: Promote the development of high quality retail facilities in
proximity to major employment centers.
Policy LU4 -3.1: Encourage retail uses, where appropriate, on the ground floor
of Urban Mixed -Use and corporate offices with other uses
above.
Policy LU4 -3.2: Encourage mixed -use developments within one - quarter mile of
the Green Line Stations.
Objective LU44: Provide areas where development has the flexibility to mix
uses, in an effort to provide synergistic relationships which
have the potential to maximize economic benefit, reduce traffic
impacts, and encourage pedestrian environments.
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Policy LU44.1: Policies and zoning regulations shall be developed to help
guide the development of commercial activities within mixed -
use projects.
Policy LU44.4: Promote commercial uses, in conjunction with other uses, in
buildings within a quarter -mile walking radius of the Green
Line Stations.
Policy LU44.6: Promote mixed -use development near transit nodes and
encourage modes of transportation that do not require an
automobile.
Goal LU5: Retain and attract clean and environmentally safe industrial uses that provide
a stable tax base and minimize any negative impact on the City.
Objective LU5 -1: Attract the kinds of industrial uses which will be economically
beneficial to the community as well as enhance the
environmental quality of the City.
Objective LU5 -2: Encourage the construction of high - quality, well designed
industrial developments through adoption of property
development standards and provisions of community services
and utilities.
Policy LU5 -2.1: New industrial developments shall provide landscaping in
parking areas and around the buildings. This landscaping is to
be permanently maintained.
Policy LU5 -2.5: Employee recreational facilities shall be provided by the
employer for large industrial developments.
Objective LU54: Preserve and maintain a balanced and diversified industrial
base.
Objective LU5 -6: Encourage a mix of office and light industrial uses in industrial
areas.
Policy LU6 -1.1: Continue to provide uniform and high quality park and
recreational opportunities to all areas of the City, for use by
residents and employees.
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Goal Cl: Provide a safe, convenient, and cost - effective circulation system to serve the
present and future circulation needs of the El Segundo community.
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Policy C 1 -1.8: Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with
efficient and safe access to the major regional transportation
facilities.
Policy C1 -1.9: Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with
efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles.
Goal C2: Provide a circulation system that incorporates alternatives to the single -
occupant vehicle, to create a balance among travel modes based on travel
needs, costs, social values, user acceptance, and air quality considerations.
Draft
Objective C2 -1: Provide a pedestrian circulation system to support and
encourage walking as a safe and convenient travel mode within
the City's circulation system.
Policy C2-1.3: Encourage new developments in the City by participating in the
development of the citywide system of pedestrian walkways
and require participation funded by the Project developer where
appropriate.
Policy C2 -1.4: Ensure the installation of sidewalks on all future arterial
widening or new construction projects, to establish a
continuous and convenient link for pedestrians.
Objective C2 -2: Provide a bikeway system throughout the City to support and
encourage the use of the bicycle as a safe and convenient travel
mode within the City's circulation system.
Policy C2 -2.1: Implement the recommendations on the Bicycle Master Plan
contained in the Circulation Element, as the availability arises;
i.e., through development, private grants, signing of shared
routes.
Policy C2 -2.2: Encourage new development to provide facilities for bicyclists
to park and store their bicycles and provide shower and clothes
hanging facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination.
Policy C2 -2.6: Encourage design of new streets with the potential for Class I
or Class II bicycle routes that separate the automobile, bicycle,
and pedestrian to the maximum extent feasible.
Policy C2 -2.8: Evaluate bikeway system links with the Metro Green Line rail
stations and improve access wherever feasible.
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Policy C3 -1.8: Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle access
for new development projects through the development review
process.
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT
Goal OS1: Provide and maintain high quality open space and recreational facilities that
meet the needs of the existing and future residents and employees within the
City of El Segundo.
Objective OSI -3
Policy OS 1 -3.4:
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Provide recreational programs and facilities for all segments
of the community.
Encourage commercial recreational uses to locate in El
Segundo.
Goal CN2: Assist in the maintenance of a safe and sufficient water supply and distribution
system that provides for all the water needs within the community.
Policy CN2 -7: Require new construction and development to incorporate the
principles and practices of sound landscape design and
management, particularly those conserving water and energy.
Policy CN2 -11: Encourage, whenever appropriate and feasible, development
techniques which minimize surface run -off and allow
replenishment of soil moisture. Such techniques may include,
but not be limited to, the on -site use and retention of storm
water, the use of pervious paving material (such as walk -on-
bark, pea gravel, and cobble mulches), the preservation of
vegetative covers, and efficiently designed and managed
irrigation systems.
Goal CN5: Develop programs to protect, enhance, and increase the amount and quality
of the urban landscape to maximize aesthetic and environmental benefits.
Draft
Policy CN5 -8: Increase the quantity of plant material to:
• Increase filtration of airborne particulate matter
• Increase oxygen production
• Provide carbon storage
• Reduce the solar heat load on structures and heat gain from
paved surfaces
• Increase the percolation of water into soil
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• Decrease run -off and evapotranspiration
Policy CN5 -10: Develop standards, procedures, and guidelines for sound
landscape design and management. Incorporate these
standards, procedures, and guidelines, including conservation
concepts, into the City's review and approval process for
residential and non - residential projects.
AIR QUALITY ELEMENT
Goal AQ4: Reduce Motorized Transportation
Policy AQ4 -1.1: It is the policy of the City of El Segundo that the City actively
encourage the development and maintenance of a high quality
network of pedestrian and bicycle routes, linked to key
locations, in order to promote non - motorized transportation.
NOISE ELEMENT
Goal N1: Encourage a high quality environment within all parts of the City of El
Segundo where the public's health, safety, and welfare are not adversely
affected by excessive noise.
Objective NI-1: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to ensure that City
residents are not exposed to mobile noise levels in excess of the
interior and exterior noise standards or the single event noise
standards specified in the El Segundo Municipal Code.
Policy N1 -1.4: Consider noise impacts from traffic arterials and railroads, as
well as aircraft, when identifying potential new areas for
residential land use.
Objective N.1-2: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to ensure that City
residents are not exposed to stationary noise levels in excess of
El Segundo's Noise Ordinance standards.
PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Goal PS1: Protect the public health and safety and minimize the social and economic
impacts associated with geologic hazards.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Goal HMI: Protect health and safety of citizens and businesses within El Segundo and
neighboring communities.
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Goal HM3: Ensure compliance with State laws regarding hazardous materials and waste
management.
Goal HM4: Assist in meeting State, Federal, and County hazardous materials and waste
management goals, as these are consistent with City goals.
Goal HM5: Assist in meeting State and County goals to reduce hazardous waste
generation to the maximum extent possible.
Goal HM8: Maintain the economic viability of the City of El Segundo.
Policy HM8 -1: Promote continuous updating of business plans by companies
in the City.
D. ENTITLEMENTS
The following entitlements are required in conjunction with this Specific Plan (SP No. 11 -01):
• General Plan Amendment No. l l -01 to change the land use designation from Light
Industrial, Public Facility and Open Space to El Segundo South Campus Specific
Plan with an accompanying Land Use map change.
• Zone Text Amendment No. 11 -01 to: 1) add "El Segundo South Campus Specific
Plan" to El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") §15 -3 -1; and 2) add a new ESMC
§ 15- 3- 2(A)(8) "El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan."
• Zone Change No. 11 -02 to rezone the property from Light Manufacturing, Open
Space and Public Facility to El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan.
• Development Agreement No. 11 -02 between the City of El Segundo and Raytheon
Company.
• Vesting Tentative Map # 71551— dividing the Specific Plan Area into 26 individual
lots.
Findings justifying the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change include:
1. The Specific Plan designation is intended to provide more flexibility for the
development of a master - planned Campus that will be constructed in several
phases.
2. The primary objective of the Specific Plan is to provide for superior, more
comprehensive, site planning of the Campus.
3. Uses permitted within the Campus are consistent with prior zoning and compatible
with adjacent uses.
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E. EXISTING LAND USES
The City of El Segundo has distinctive land use patterns, which are divided into four quadrants by
the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard. Compatibility of an individual
land use is determined mainly by its relationship to other uses within its quadrant. The El Segundo
South Campus Specific Plan area is located in the southeastern quadrant of the City of El Segundo,
which is east of Sepulveda Boulevard and south of El Segundo Boulevard. The design and
implementation of this Specific Plan relate directly to its position within this larger context.
The southeast quadrant of the City is primarily designated for light industrial which allows a
mixture of industrial and office uses. This quadrant also contains a commercial region which is
home to the retail development of Plaza El Segundo, an approximately 388,000 square foot
lifestyle retail center. The northeast quadrant of the City lies directly across El Segundo Boulevard
and consists primarily of corporate office and urban mixed uses which allow for office and
commercial uses. The southwest quadrant of the City lies directly across Sepulveda Boulevard and
consists primarily of oil refinery /heavy industrial use. A multimedia zone overlies both the
southeast and northeast quadrants of the City. Before the adoption of the El Segundo South
Campus Specific Plan (ESSC -SP) the property was designated primarily as Light Industrial in the
General Plan Land Use Element with Light Industrial zoning.
Adjacent land uses include the following:
Draft
North: Across El Segundo Boulevard, include mid- and high -rise office buildings with
multi -story parking structures and a hotel. LAX is located approximately 1.0
mile north of the Campus.
East: The adjacent land uses to the east include the elevated MTA Green Line and a
variety of one and two story industrial uses along Coral Circle. The El Segundo
Boulevard Green Line station is located at the northeast corner of the Campus.
South: A Union Pacific Railroad spur line lies immediately to the south and further to
the south, the Plaza El Segundo commercial center. Immediately to the
southwest of the Campus is a City of El Segundo Stormwater retention basin
and to the west of that are public storage units and a Federal Express distribution
facility.
West: Land uses to the west include the El Segundo Municipal Golf Course and the
West Basin Municipal Water District Water Recycling Facility. The Chevron
Refinery is located across Sepulveda Boulevard.
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III. LAND USE PLAN
The Raytheon campus has been in place since the 1970s and has been modified and expanded
several times as the need arose. The existing Campus includes 1,802,513 square feet of mixed
development on the site's 142.28 gross acres, 13,624 square feet of which would be demolished
as part of the land use program. The project area, excluding the right -of -way of El Segundo
Boulevard, is 137.06 acres.
A. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
The Specific Plan establishes the general type, parameters and character of the development in
order to develop an integrated Campus that is also compatible with the surrounding area. The
Campus' proximity to freeways, major arterials, and the Metro Rail makes the Campus an ideal
location for the expansion of uses and is consistent with the City's desire to facilitate economic
development in El Segundo.
The El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan development concept provides flexibility for
Raytheon to either expand its existing operations or develop a mixed -use project that would be
compatible with the existing Raytheon Campus facilities and operations. On an overall basis, the
maximum development potential within the 142.28 acre campus is based upon a floor area ratio
(FAR) of 0.60, resulting in a maximum development intensity of 3,718,889 net square feet.
Development of individual parcels may exceed 0.60 FAR as noted in the sections below.
In order to allow for maximum flexibility within the Specific Plan area, a Mixed Use concept is
utilized, with mechanisms in the Specific Plan's Development Regulation to allow for transfers
between land use types and planning areas, subject to the following requirements:
Draft
The overall FAR of the Campus cannot exceed 0.60 based on the gross acreage of
the site, resulting in a maximum development intensity of 3,718,889 net square feet
of building area;
2. Land uses conform to allowable uses as outlined in the Permitted Use Table in the
Development Standards section of this Specific Plan; and
The total number of traffic trips cannot exceed the trip ceiling established for the
Project. The trip ceiling for trip generation of new development within the Project
area is:
a. 631 PM peak hour inbound trips and 2,489 PM peak hour outbound trips, for a
total of 3,120 PM peak hour trips as outlined in the trip budget mechanism for the
Project (refer to Appendix A).
b. 2,634 AM peak hour inbound trips and 408 outbound AM peak hour trips, for a
total of 3,042 AM peak hour trips as outlined in the trip budget mechanism for the
Project (refer to Appendix A).
c. 26,585 daily trips as outlined in the trip budget mechanism for the Project (refer
to Appendix A).
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Floor Area. For purposes of this Specific Plan, application of a floor area ratio results in net
building square footage. Gross floor area is the sum of the net floor area plus an additional twelve
percent (12 %) of net floor area. The purpose of evaluating individual buildings proposed within
the Specific Plan area net floor area is defined in section VI.B.5.c of this Specific Plan.
B. LAND USE PLAN
The El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan is based upon the following land uses (refer to
Exhibit 5, Land Use Plan):
Draft
1. Commercial/Office Mixed Use (CMU)
The Commercial /Office Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation is located on parcels
fronting onto El Segundo Boulevard, consisting of lots 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, and 16, and totaling
approximately 24 acres. The CMU area allows for a wide range of office and commercial
uses consistent with the existing and planned Campus. However this area's frontage on El
Segundo Boulevard is most appropriate for commercial land uses such as office, retail,
restaurants, and fitness centers which require more visibility and the potential to attract
users from outside the Raytheon Campus.
The specific uses are limited in this land use category as shown in the Specific Plan's
development regulations in order to provide an aesthetically pleasing frontage to the
Campus along this high visibility corridor.
Anticipated floor area ratios along this frontage range from 0.25 -1.81. Table IIl -1 shows
one potential scenario, based upon the conceptual site plan shown in Exhibit 6, Conceptual
Site Plan.
2. Office/Industrial Mixed Use (0/1 MU)
The Office /Industrial Mixed Use (O /I MU) land use designation is comprised of the
balance of the development areas of the site, including the existing Raytheon Campus
buildings. This consists of lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17 and 18 and totals approximately
86.62 acres. This designation includes a full range of commercial, office, warehousing, and
light industrial land uses, allowing for new light industrial /R &D, office, and commercial
uses consistent with the existing Campus. This range of uses would facilitate an expansion
of the existing Campus or the sale of parcels for development by others.
Anticipated floor area ratios range from 0.22 -2.2. Table III -1 shows one potential scenario,
based upon the conceptual site plan shown in Exhibit 6, Conceptual Site Plan.
The existing Raytheon Campus facility is located in the central portion of the
Office /Industrial Mixed Use area. This facility may continue to be fenced and gated to
secure its perimeter.
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3. Recreation /Open Space (REGOS)
The Recreation/Open Space category includes the Project's private recreation facility,
identified as Lot 11 on Exhibit 6, as well as several small remnant and potential right -of-
way parcels along the properties eastern (Lots 20, 22, 23, and 24) and western (Lot 26)
edge, as shown on Exhibits 6 and 7).
The Specific Plan recreation facility includes 7.54 acres of private outdoor recreational
facilities for Raytheon employees. A field house building including showers, lockers and
restrooms would be provided as a required facility but is not counted as part of the Project's
FAR and square footage cap.
The recreation facilities provided on site must include at least three of the following:
• Fields for baseball, soccer and /or other team sports
• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Handball courts
• Volleyball courts
Table III -1, Land Use Summary, shows the anticipated scenario for the Project's land use mix.
Table III -1
Land Use Summary
Land Use
New Development
Building Area
(square feet)
(square feet)
Office
1,565,000
1,752,800
Warehouse /Storage
82,000
91,840
Light Industrial
150,000
168,000
Commercial
133,000
148,960
Subtotal New Development
1,930,000
2,161,600
Existing Campus Uses'
1,788,889
2,069,947
4,231,547
Total Campus Development
3,718,889
Buildings scheduled for demolition are E -20, E -21, E -23, and E -24 (refer to Exhibit 4); already excluded from
Existing Campus Uses.
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Table III -2, Land Use - Project Development Scenario, show a potential implementation of the
uses and standards of this Specific Plan based upon the vesting map and the Conceptual Site Plan
shown in Exhibit 6, Site Plan. Ultimate land use would be determined at the time of site plan
submittal for a specific parcel, subject to the development standards and permitted uses outlined
in Section VI, Development Standards, and analysis of compliance with overall FAR and trip
budget limitations.
Table III -2
Land Use - Project Development Scenario
Acreage Parcel Use Building Area (Net) Building Area (GroSS)2 Assumed FAR3
Commercial /Office Mixed Use (CMU)
2
Office
4.87
380,040
425,644.80
1.79
3
Office
2.57
191,540
214,524.80
1.71
4
Office
5.20
191,540
214,524.80
0.84
14
Commercial
4.01
50,000
56,000
0.29
15
Commercial
3.99
1 46,000
51,520
0.26
16
Commercial
3.36
37,000
41,440
0.25
Subtotal
24.00
896,120
1,003,654.4
0.86
Officelindustrial Mixed Use (011 MU)
1
Office
10.02
191,540
214,524.8
0.44
5
Existing
7.17
67,465
82,412
0.22
6
Warehouse
Light Ind.
4.53
82,000
150,000
91,840
168,000
1.18
7
Office
4.75
163,840
183,500.8
0.79
8
Office
5.81
163,840
183,500.8
0.65
9
Office
1.68
160,840
180,140.8
2.20
10
Parking
structure
149
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12
Existing
7.78
53,934
82,798
0.16
13
Office
2.71
121,820
136,438.4
1.03
17
Existing
22.32
996,871
1,121,048
1.03
18
Existing
18.36
670,619
783,689
0.84
Subtotal
86.62
2,822,769
3,227,892.6
0.75
TOTAL DEV
110.62
3,718,8894
4,231,547
0.77
19 -26
Roads/OS
18.07
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11
Recreation
7.54
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El Segundo Blvd. New
Dedication
Road and Bike
Path
0.83
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El Segundo Blvd. Existing
Dedication
Road
5.22
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TOTAL
142.28
0.60
z Gross building area of new construction is assumed to be 1.12% of net area. Twelve (12) percent of gross area is excluded, accounting for
elevators, stairwells, and other non occupied space.
FAR calculation yields a net building area
4 Total allowable intensity would be capped at a potential maximum of 3,718,889 net square feet.
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Trip Ceiling. A Trip Budget tracking system is a mechanism for managing the forecast vehicular
trips generated by the land use mix identified in Tables III -1 and III -2. The Trip Budget is defined
in Appendix "A" of this Specific Plan and is outlined in Table III -3 below.
The purpose of the system is to ensure that development can be accommodated within the planned
roadway capacity of the on -site and off -site roadway systems and to allow maximum flexibility of
land uses in keeping with the market and ongoing Raytheon facilities requirements.
The basis for the trip budget is the specification of a mix of uses within the Specific Plan area. The
budget establishes a baseline capacity of trips. Using assumed traffic generation rates for the uses
anticipated within the Project, the number of trips that would be generated at build -out of the plan
was estimated.
Table III -3
Project Trip Ceiling
for trips associated with new development
within the ESSCSP area.
PM Peak Hour Trips
In Out Total
• �:•
Total Daily Trips
If a different mix of land uses is proposed at the time of Site Plan review, a trip budget table and
analysis would be provided as part of the Project submittal to allow for:
Draft
Confirmation that the proposed mix of uses falls within the maximum trip
allowance; and
City tracking of the land use mix within the Project.
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C. PHASING
Development starts and occupancy rates are not mandated by any phasing schedule. Development
will be dictated by market demand and phased accordingly. The conceptual phasing schedule
identified below is a best estimate for planning purposes only.
Table III -4
Phasing
D. CIRCULATION PLAN
Regionally, the Campus is accessible from the San Diego freeway (405), Century Freeway (105),
the Metro Green Line, and the major arterials of El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard.
The Campus is directly accessible from El Segundo Boulevard at the intersections of Continental
Boulevard and Nash Street and is accessible off of Sepulveda Boulevard via Hughes Way. There
is a third access point located adjacent to the El Segundo Boulevard Metro Green Line station.
However, that access is gated. The internal circulation system of the Campus is currently private
and access is controlled by fencing, guard stations, and gates.
The development of the Specific Plan must provide for an efficient, internal roadway system that
will facilitate on -site circulation and parking. Access will be provided for emergency vehicles and
development within the Campus will provide infrastructure and facilitate access for various modes
of travel including automobiles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrian. Connectivity in this part of the
City will also be provided in accordance with the City's General Plan. Pedestrian and handicap
access must be provided between buildings, to key elements in the surrounding area, and to the
nearby MTA Green Line station.
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
El Segundo Boulevard. El Segundo Boulevard is an existing public arterial that abuts the property
on its northern edge. An off - street "Class I" bicycle path will be designed and constructed
consistent with the requirements of the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan. The bicycle path may
diverge from running parallel to El Segundo Boulevard near the overhead green line overhead
alignment and enter the El Segundo Green Line Station south of any obstructions created by the
supports for the Green Line's elevated track.
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A limited number of additional curb cuts may be allowed along El Segundo Boulevard to provide
direct access to the Campus, subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and Building Safety
and Director of Public Works as part of site plan review.
Hughes Way/Nash Street Extension. With the development of the Specific Plan, Hughes Way
will be connected with Nash Street through the south and eastern portions of the Campus (Parcel
19). The street will be dedicated to the City for public right -of -way purposes as a Secondary
Arterial with a right -of -way width of 100 feet, including a 22 -foot wide raised landscaped median.
Hughes Way extension will include a 6 -foot wide on- street "Class II" bicycle lane consistent with
the South Bay Bicycle Plan. This street must be completed before a certificate of occupancy is
issued for any use which would cause the new development trip cap of 89 a.m. peak hour, 225
p.m. hour peak trips or 3775 daily trips to be exceeded.
The circulation pattern provides for future connection from the Nash Street extension to Coral
Circle (an easement through Parcels 20 and 22) and provides for additional parking for the Coral
Circle businesses (Parcels 20 and 22). 20 -year irrevocable offers of dedication to Parcels 20 and
22 must be offered and may be accepted by the City at such time as the City acquires access rights
from the affected businesses along Coral Circle and enters into a contract for the construction of
the connecting street.
Continental Boulevard. The Circulation Plan calls for the extension of Continental Boulevard,
along the southwestern boundary lines, to its connection with Hughes Way. This street will initially
be private and gate controlled until such time as the first parcel taking access from the road is either
sold or leased for use by non - Raytheon parties. At that time a portion of the road (Parcel 21 or
Parcel 25 or both) will be opened to public access either through dedication to the City or
recordation of a public access easement. Continental Boulevard is designed as a Collector Street
with a right -of -way width of 80 feet, and a 14 -foot raised median.
At the point where the future Continental Boulevard turns from an east -west direction to a north-
south direction, a parcel has been created (Parcel 26) which will allow access to the adjacent golf
course. Raytheon will provide a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication for this parcel. This
dedication may be accepted by the City at such time the City permits circulation through the
adjacent golf course and Continental Boulevard is made accessible to the public.
Until such time as a street is accepted by the City, the street may be fenced, guarded or gated.
However, perimeter security will be relocated so as to provide unfettered access to all public
streets.
NON - VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
Three non - vehicular circulation components are included within the Campus:
Draft
A 6 -foot wide Class I bicycle path (4 -foot one way path with 2 -foot shoulder) is
required to be installed in a dedicated public easement adjacent to El Segundo
Boulevard (consistent with the South Bay Bicycle Plan). This path is illustrated in
the Landscape portion of the Specific Plan Design Guidelines.
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A 6 -foot wide Class II, on- street bicycle lane is included within the right -of -way of
the Hughes/Nash Street extension on each side of the street.
A pedestrian access easement across one or a combination of parcels 13, 14 and /or
parcel 24 of Vesting Map 71551 is required to allow direct pedestrian access to the
Green Line Station.
Improved bicycle parking facilities will be located at either the Metro Green -line station or on-
site, on land reserved for secured bicycle parking in close proximity to the Green -line station. This
facility, at a minimum, will include fully enclosed, secured parking for bicycles. The station could
also include other amenities for cyclists, such as: staffing, repair facilities, sales of bicycle related
materials, changing and or shower facilities, bicycle rental and /or bicycle sharing facilities.
E. GRADING CONCEPT
Site grading will require cut and fill to create building pads. The grading is expected to be balanced
on -site. Final grading plans will be approved by the City Engineer before the City issues a grading
permit.
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IV. EXISTING UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The following is a summary of existing and proposed public infrastructure for development of the
site. Some private infrastructure may be converted to public infrastructure where appropriate and
if the City of El Segundo approves. All infrastructure will be constructed in accordance with the
standards of the governing agency.
A. WATER SERVICE
EXISTING CONDITION
Water utility service is provided by the City of El Segundo and is currently available within the
Campus. Water is purchased through West Basin Municipal Water District which is a member of
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
The current points of connection to the public water system are near the midpoint of the northern
and midpoint of the eastern property line. Connection is made with 12 -inch service laterals to an
existing 27 -inch diameter City of El Segundo water main line.
Water for fire suppression is provided by on -site building sprinklers and fire hydrant(s) and from
off -site fire hydrants located on El Segundo Boulevard.
PROPOSED CONDITION
The existing and future water service must be provided through a future public line or a private
line with private easement serving each lot. Location of lines in public streets is the preferred
condition; where a public main line serving multiple lots is not within a public street, an easement
must be granted to the City for access and maintenance. Points of connection will be based on the
City of El Segundo's approval and may include connections to existing 27 -inch water main line in
El Segundo Boulevard, an existing 10 -inch public water service in Hughes Way, or an existing 27-
inch public water service which lies within an existing City easement along the east side of the
site. Future water service points of connection will need to be provided to existing Raytheon
buildings to remaining and future buildings. A Conceptual Water Utility Plan has been developed
for the Specific Plan Area (refer to Exhibit 8, Water Plan).
Fire flows for future construction will be based on County of Los Angeles Fire Department Land
Development Unit standards, requiring up to 5,000 gallons per minute (gpm) at 20 psi residual
pressure for up to a five -hour duration. Final fire flows will be based on specific building design
details.
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EXHIBIT 8
CONCEPTUAL WATER PLAN
Source: Psomas
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B. RECLAIMED WATER
EXISTING CONDITION
Reclaimed water utility service is provided by the West Basin Municipal Water District from a
treatment plant just west of the Campus and is already being used for landscaping the Campus. A
current point of connection to the reclaimed water system for irrigation of landscaping along El
Segundo Boulevard is along El Segundo Boulevard at Continental Boulevard. Connection is made
with a 6 -inch service lateral to an existing 42 -inch diameter West Basin reclaimed water main line.
A sewer study was prepared by Psomas for the Specific Plan, dated September 2012. Please refer
to the full study for technical details on potential reclaimed water usage.
PROPOSED CONDITION
The existing and future reclaimed water service must be provided through a future public main
line or a private line with private easement serving each lot. Location of lines in public streets is
the preferred condition; where a public main line serving multiple lots is not within a public street,
an easement will be granted to the City for access and maintenance. Points of connection will be
based on West Basin Municipal Water District's and the City of El Segundo's input and may
include connections to an existing 8 -inch reclaimed water service in Hughes Way and /or to an
existing 42 -inch reclaimed water line in El Segundo Boulevard. New service points of connection
will need to be provided to the new parcels within the Campus. A Conceptual Reclaimed Water
Utility Plan has been developed for the Specific Plan area (refer to Exhibit 9, Reclaimed Water
Plan).
C. SEWER SERVICE
EXISTING CONDITION
Sewer utility service is provided by the City of El Segundo and County Sanitation District of Los
Angeles County and is currently available within the Campus. The Raytheon Campus presently
includes an 18 -inch sewer line which connects to an existing 21 -inch trunk sewer near the southeast
corner of the site. This trunk sewer continues northeasterly to Douglas Street, turns southerly along
Douglas Street to Alaska Avenue, runs easterly in Alaska Avenue to Hawaii Street and runs
southeasterly in Hawaii Street to Aviation Boulevard where it increases to a 24 -inch trunk, runs
southerly for a short distance and then connects to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District
trunk in Aviation. From research of existing sewer plans, there are no connections to this trunk
sewer through this entire alignment as smaller, parallel lines collect all the sewage from the parcels
along this alignment. An existing 10 -inch and 15 -inch sewer line is also present in El Segundo
Boulevard generally east of Nash Street.
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Source: Psomas
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PROPOSED CONDITION
The existing and future sewer service must be provided through a future public sewer line or a
private line with private easement serving each lot. Location of lines in public streets is the
preferred condition; where a public main line serving multiple lots is not within a public street, an
easement must be granted to the City for access and maintenance. Points of connection will be
based on the City's approval and may include connections to an existing 21 -inch sewer located at
the southeast corner of the site and /or the existing sewer in El Segundo Boulevard. To serve the
new Project, approximately 8,000 linear feet of new public sewer is anticipated to be constructed
within the Project boundary. A conceptual sewer plan has been developed for the Specific Plan
area (refer to Exhibit 10, Sewer Plan).
D. DRAINAGE
EXISTING CONDITION
A drainage study was prepared by Psomas for the Specific Plan, dated September 2012. Please
refer to the full study for technical details.
The area drains in a northwest to southeast direction. Current points of connection to the City's
public drainage system exist at multiple locations along the eastern and southern Raytheon
property lines. The City's public drainage system consists of variable diameter (96 to 108 inches)
reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) storm drain. The public main lines discharge into an existing City
of El Segundo retention and infiltration basin just south of the Raytheon site. Existing storm water
quality currently goes untreated on -site. However, downstream of the Project site runoff drains to
the City of El Segundo retention and infiltration basin where it is captured and infiltrated.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map #06037C1770F shows this Project site is
located within Zone X, which is described to be an area determined to be outside of the 0.2%
annual chance floodplain. There are no Special Flood Hazards on -site.
PROPOSED CONDITION
Relatively minor off -site flows from El Segundo Boulevard and the property to the south will
continue unobstructed to combine with on -site flows. The Project area will continue to drain in its
existing northwest to southeast direction. Reconfiguration of site roadways and the replacement of
existing buildings and surface parking lots with new buildings and parking lots /structures will
result in changes to drainage patterns and amounts of impervious surfaces. However, proposed
drainage sub -areas will closely match existing sub -areas in area, and potential increases in surface
runoff will be mitigated by Project design features. The average imperviousness of the site is
expected to decrease from 79.5% to 70.0 %.
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CONCEPTUAL SEWER PLAN
Source: Psomas
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As each phase of the proposed Project is implemented, flows into the existing public storm drain
system will not increase. If the proposed Project results in a change in drainage pattern, an increase
in impervious area, or higher rates of flow, storm water detention will be part of the design to avoid
negative downstream impacts. Sub - drainage areas will continue to flow to the City of El Segundo
storm drain along the eastern and southern edge of the Project boundary.
The total proposed tributary area to be studied is less than 1% larger than the existing tributary
area since portions of the Project area that formerly drained off -site will be redirected and managed
on -site. There will be no net increase in discharge of storm water from the site. The total proposed
tributary area is approximately 134.4 acres.
New storm drains will be required to serve the site redesign. To serve the proposed Project,
approximately 7,000 linear feet of new on -site storm drain lines are expected be constructed within
the Project boundary. The maximum pipe diameter is not expected to exceed 54 inches. On -site
detention is not expected to be required (refer to Exhibit 11, Drainage Plan).
Storm Water Quality
Existing storm water quality currently goes untreated on -site. The project site discharges into an
existing City of El Segundo retention and infiltration basin just south of the Raytheon site. No
runoff leaves the City of El Segundo retention and infiltration basin. However, the project site lies
within the Dominguez Channel watershed. The Dominguez Channel ultimately empties into the
consolidated slip of the Los Angeles Harbor.
To the maximum extent practical, storm water quality treatment will be provided with infiltration.
The treatment methods are expected to include infiltration wells, infiltration basins, high -
efficiency planter boxes, and surface planting areas. Drainage must comply with all applicable
laws and regulations, including without limitation, the City's National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit.
E. GAS
EXISTING CONDITION
Natural gas service is provided by Southern California Gas Company and is currently available
within the Campus.
PROPOSED CONDITION
The existing and future natural gas service must be provided through a future public main line or
a private line with private easement serving each lot.
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EXHIBIT 11
CONCEPTUAL DRAINAGE PLAN
Source: Psomas
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Location of lines in public streets is the preferred condition; where a public main line serving
multiple lots is not within a public street, an easement will be granted for access and maintenance.
Points of connection will be based on Southern California Gas Company's approval and may
include connections to existing 12 -inch and 20 -inch high pressure gas lines within El Segundo
Boulevard and /or an existing 4 -inch service line along the easterly property line. A conceptual plan
has been developed for the Specific Plan area (refer to Exhibitl2, Electric, Gas and
Telecommunication).
F. ELECTRIC
EXISTING CONDITION
Electric power is provided by Southern California Edison to the Campus through underground
utilities.
PROPOSED CONDITION
Location of lines in public streets is the preferred condition; where a public main line serving
multiple lots is not within a public street right -of -way, an easement will be granted for access and
maintenance. Points of connection will be based on Edison's approval. A future substation
location, reserved by an easement adequate in size for the placement of a SCE substation, is
identified on Parcel 5 (refer to Vesting Tentative Map No.71551). A conceptual plan has been
developed for the Specific Plan area (refer to Exhibit 12, Electric, Gas and Telecommunication).
G. TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES
EXISTING CONDITION
Cable and telecommunication service is provided by a variety of companies and is currently
available within the Campus. These companies include AT &T, Level 3, MCI (Verizon), Quest,
Time Warner, and XO Communications.
PROPOSED CONDITION
Location of lines in public streets or their rights -of -way is the preferred condition; where a public
line serving multiple lots is not within a public street or its right -of -way, an easement will be
granted for access and maintenance. Points of connection will be based on the requirements of
local providers. A conceptual plan has been developed for the Specific Plan area (refer to Exhibit
12, Electric, Gas and Telecommunication).
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Source: Psomas
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H. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
EXISTING CONDITION
Solid waste disposal is provided to commercial and industrial users by a variety of private haulers.
FUTURE CONDITION
Development within the Campus would contract with a provider. Landfill capacity is adequate for
assumed population and commercial growth within Los Angeles County. Solid waste facilities
within the Specific Plan area will comply with all ESMC requirements pertaining to building, fire,
zoning codes (e.g., adequate trash enclosures and screening).
I. FIRE PROTECTION
EXISTING CONDITION
The Campus is less than one mile from Fire Station 2, located at Mariposa Avenue and Douglas
Street. The provision of water for fire suppression is provided by on -site building sprinklers and
fire hydrants and from off -site fire hydrants located on El Segundo Boulevard.
FUTURE CONDITION
Future development will include new public fire hydrants within the future public street connecting
Hughes Way and Nash Street. Buildings will be sprinklered as required by the ESMC.
Development will be required to pay fire impact fees to off -set the additional demand for municipal
fire protection services as a result of the new development.
J. POLICE SERVICES
EXISTING CONDITION
Police services are provided by the El Segundo Police Department which is located at 348 Main
Street.
FUTURE CONDITION
Development will be required to pay police impact fees to off -set the additional demand for
municipal police services as a result of the new development.
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V. DESIGN GUIDELINES
These design guidelines are intended as "guidelines" instead of "development regulations,"
Consequently, strict compliance is not required. To promote the quality of design planned for this
Project, the design guidelines given in this document establish criteria that enhance the
coordination, organization, function and identity of the site, while maintaining a compatible
relationship with the surrounding development of the El Segundo South Campus.
A. DESIGN OBJECTIVES AND INTENT
Design Guidelines for the South Campus Specific Plan will promote and reinforce the City's
commitment to high quality development. The objectives of these guidelines are to:
• Provide for high - quality, large scale commercial /industrial development within a
cohesive campus setting.
• Promote orderly and predictable development.
• Encourage individual creativity and innovative solutions by allowing flexibility in
how a particular guideline is met as long as the intent of the guideline is achieved.
• Ensure functional pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle circulation within the
Project and convenient pedestrian and bicycle linkages to and from adjacent
residential, commercial, industrial, and school areas.
1. Site Planning
a. The arrangement of new buildings, parking and circulation areas should
recognize the particular characteristics of the site and should create an
identity as a cohesive campus.
b. Site development should utilize variations on building orientation and
landscaping adjacent to the public streets so that a monolithic "wall" of
building faces is not created.
C. The design and location of accessory buildings (e.g., security kiosks,
maintenance buildings, trash and recycling enclosures, and outdoor
mechanical equipment enclosures) should be incorporated into and be
compatible with the overall design of the Project and the main buildings on
the site.
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d. Appropriate linkages between internal„4
Project components and buildings, as well as
between the Project and the surrounding��
development should be incorporated,
including pedestrian walkways, and plaza
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Buildings should be arranged to create X
opportunities for open space amenities (e.g.,
plazas, courtyards, outdoor eating areas, public art, etc.).
2. Access and Parking
a. The use of common (shared) access points and driveways is encouraged;
placement of vehicle access points close to building entries should be
avoided to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts.
b. Entry driveway areas should be clearly marked by special features, (e.g.,
enhanced paving, prominent landscape features, low- height decorative
walls, and well- designed monument -type signs).
C. Access to each building should be clearly visible to pedestrians and
motorists through the use of signage, color, and /or design elements.
d. Parking lots adjacent to and visible from public streets should be
appropriately screened to minimize undesirable visual impacts.
e. Parking lots should not be a dominant visual element on the site from El
Segundo Boulevard or the Nash Street extension.
f. Surface parking areas should be enhanced and visually broken up through
the use of appropriate trees and landscape improvements.
g. Surface parking areas should be divided into smaller multiple lots and
provided with canopy trees spaced appropriately throughout the parking
area to reduce the effects of heat gain.
h. Parking lot design is encouraged to include water quality storm water
facilities consistent with City standards and a Water Quality Management
Plan prepared for each phase.
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3. Architecture /Orientation/Massing
a. The massing, scale and architectural style should consider compatibility
with the surrounding character and existing buildings to reflect a cohesive
campus character.
b. The orientation of the newly constructed buildings should facilitate and
encourage pedestrian activity and convey a visual link to the Project's
internal road system.
C. The mass and scale of new buildings should be compatible with the existing
and adjacent structures and with each other. This can be accomplished by
transitioning from the height of adjacent buildings to the tallest elements of
the new building, stepping back the upper portions of taller buildings, and
incorporating human scale elements, such as pedestrian scaled doors,
windows, and building materials on the ground floor.
d. Buildings should be divided into distinct massing elements and should be
articulated with architectural elements and details. Changes in height,
horizontal plane, materials, patterns and colors should be used to reduce
building scale and mass.
e. Primary building entries should be easily identified through the use of
prominent architectural elements, signage, landscaping, decorative
hardscape, lighting, canopies, roof form, architectural projections, columns,
vertical and /or horizontal elements, and other design features that help
emphasize a building's entry.
f. Building elevations, whether front, side, or rear, that are visible from public
rights -of -way should be architecturally detailed to incorporate quality
materials and architectural features that reflect the theme of surrounding
structures and facades. Buildings facing El Segundo Boulevard should
include enhanced and articulated facades. Building entrances should be
readily identifiable. The use of recesses, projections, columns, and other
design elements to articulate entrances is encouraged.
g. Facades should be `divided' by vertical and horizontal variations in wall
planes, building projections, door and window bays, and similar elements.
Building articulation should be present on the side and rear walls of the
building.
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h. Roofs should be designed as an integral component of building form, mass,
and facade. Building form should be enhanced by varying and offset roof
planes, eave heights, and rooflines.
i. Green roofs and rooftop gardens are allowed to add landscaping, decrease
the heat island effect of large expanses of flat roofs, retain and filter storm
water run -off, and to reduce energy demand for heating and cooling
buildings. Green roofs are encouraged, but not required.
The exterior surfaces of buildings for the ground floor must be protected
with anti - graffiti coating where appropriate.
4. Color and Materials
a. Colors and materials should be consistent and complementary throughout
the Project area.
b. Exterior materials and architectural details should complement each other
and should be stylistically consistent.
C. Building materials must be durable and resistant to damage, defacing, and
general wear and tear. Acceptable building materials may include concrete,
stone masonry, metal, stucco, glass and /or other contemporary composites.
d. Building materials that support sustainability through the use of
environmentally sound building materials and local resources (e.g., locally
available, contain high recycled- content, are reused, come from renewable
sources, and that contain low volatile organic compound (VOC) levels) is
highly encouraged.
5. Screening and Mechanical Equipment
a. All screening devices must be compatible with the architecture, materials
and colors of the building.
b. Loading docks, bays and parking spaces, delivery service areas, outdoor
storage areas, stand -alone mechanical equipment facilities, should be
located and designed to minimize their visibility, circulation conflicts and
adverse noise impacts. These facilities must be oriented so that they do not
face any public or private rights -of -way. Sound attenuation walls must be
used where appropriate to reduce noise where required by code or the
Project's environmental analysis.
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C. Utility and mechanical equipment must be screened from view of public
streets and nearby buildings on all sides with landscaping and /or
architectural elements.
d. Rooftop mounted equipment visible from the surrounding area, adjacent
buildings, and any public or private rights -of -way must be screened from
public view and equipment should be painted to match the roof color when
equipment is visible.
e. Trash and recycling receptacles areas
must be completely screened from public
view from public and private rights -of-
way with a combination of solid walls,
wood, and landscaping.
f. Ground mounted enclosures must be
protected with anti - graffiti coating.
6. Parking Structures
Trash enclosures with
architectural screening elements
a. Parking garages should be designed to help reduce the mass and scale of the
garage and to ensure their compatibility with surrounding uses.
b. Parking garages should be designed to conceal the view of vehicles in the
garage through a combination of screen walls and plantings while providing
adequate visibility for security purposes.
C. The exterior elevations of parking structures should be designed to avoid a
monotonous, monolithic appearance. This can be accomplished through a
menu of options as follows:
Minimize horizontal and vertical banding by balancing both
horizontal and vertical elements.
• Design `green screens' to provide visual relief.
• Use simple, clean geometric forms, and coordinated massing.
• Size openings in the parking garage to resemble large windows as
in an office building.
• Use masonry materials that are predominantly light in color, but
avoid unpainted concrete. Use of accent materials is encouraged.
Avoid a sloping ramp appearance by providing level and uniform
spandrels.
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Visually define and differentiate between pedestrian and vehicular
entrances through appropriate architectural detailing.
d. Stairs and elevators should be located adjacent to a street on the exterior of
the structure where lobbies can be exposed to outside view. Safe pedestrian
street crossings should be taken into consideration.
e. The use of security cameras is encouraged and may be required by the
Police Department as part of site plan approval.
f. Lighting levels should be equally distributed to provide uniform
illumination over all parking areas. Photometric analysis will be required
as part of site plan/architectural review.
g. Light sources should be shielded so that the source of the illumination is not
seen from outside the structure.
h. The ground floor level of any parking structure must be protected with anti -
graffiti coating.
7. Landscaping
A Landscape Master Plan for the Campus must be provided to the City at or before first
site plan review submittal to provide for a unified concept for the Campus.
Streetscape concepts are provided for the three hierarchies of streets within the project,
including the El Segundo Boulevard frontage, Hughes/Nash Street Extension, and
Continental (see Exhibits 13 -15, Streetscape Concepts). The Master Landscape Concept
Plan must be consistent with these concepts and their associated plant palettes.
General
a. Entries into the project should include a consistent entry feature for the
Campus as a whole. Entries should be provided in the following locations:
Hughes Way at El Segundo Boulevard
Hughes Way/Nash Street at the southern Campus boundary
b. Consistent tree species must be planted at Project entries, consistent with
Exhibit 16, Corner Entry Concept.
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EXHIBIT 13
EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD STREETSCAPE CONCEPT
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SECONDARY ARC STREET
HUGHES WAY NASH STREET EXTENSION
R.O.W..
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THE SECONDARY ARTERIAL STREET (NASH /HUGHES) WILL BE PLANTED
WITH LONDON PLANE TREES IN THE MEDIANS TO MATCH THE
EXISTING LONDON PLANE TREES FOUND ON SOUTH HUGHES WAY.
THIS WILL CREATE A CONTINUOUS AND CONSISTENT LANDSCAPE
CHARACTER FOR THE STREET CORRIDOR. THE PARKWAYS WILL BE
PLANTED WITH RHUS LANCEA TREES TO PROVIDE SHADE FOR THE
STREETSCAPE, A HEDGE OF TEXAS PRIVET SHRUBS WILL BE USED
IN THE PARKWAYS TO PROVIDE SCREENING OF THE ADJACENT USES
AND CANYON PRINCE WILD RYE WILL BE USED IN THE MEDIANS
UNDER THE LONDON PLANE TREES.
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HUGHES/NASH EXTENSION STREETSCAPE CONCEPT
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COLLECTOR STREET
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R.O.W. R.O.W.
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CALLISTEMON 'LITTLE JOHN' LITTLE JOHN BOTTLEBRUSH
WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA 'MORNING LIGHT' COAST ROSEMARY
DESCRIPTION
THE COLLECTOR STREET WILL BE PLANTED WITH AUSTRALIAN WILLOW
TREES IN BOTH THE PARKWAYS AND MEDIANS TO PROVIDE SHADE AND
INTERESTING TEXTURE TO THE STREETSCAPE. A HEDGE OF JAPANESE
BOXWOOD SHRUBS WILL BE USED IN THE PARKWAYS TO PROVIDE
SCREENING OF THE ADJACENT USES. LITTLE JOHN BOTTLEBRUSH
WILL BE USED IN THE PARKWAYS AND MEDIANS TO PROVIDE
FLOWERING COLOR TO THE STREEISCAPE AND COAST ROSEMARY WILL
BE USED IN THE MEDIANS TO PROVIDE SHRUBS OF VARYING HEIGHTS.
COAST ROSEMARY
EXHIBIT 15
CONTINENTAL STREETSCAPE CONCEPT
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CORNER ENTRY CONCEPT
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C. All areas not covered by buildings, walkways, driveways, parking spaces,
and service areas must be landscaped (with drought tolerant plantings and
sustainable hardscapes in accordance with the City's water conservation
requirements).
d. Landscaping should enhance the quality of the Project by framing and
softening the appearance of buildings, defining site functions, screening
undesirable views and buffering incompatible uses.
e. Landscaping at the perimeter of buildings is encouraged to soften the
transition between building and parking lot. Parking lot landscaping must
be distributed evenly to provide for consistent design and shading.
f. Landscaped areas should
generally incorporate a
combination of planting materials
utilizing a three tiered system
consisting of. 1) trees, 2) shrubs or
vines, 3) groundcover /ornamental
grasses. Landscaping should be in
scale with the adjacent buildings
and be of appropriate size at
maturity.
MM
g. Placement of landscaping should not interfere with the lighting of the
Project area or restrict access to utilities.
h. Landscaping should be utilized to define edges, buffer adjacent properties,
screen parking areas and storage areas.
Street trees should be spaced appropriately (in adequately sized and
landscaped parkway strips or in tree -wells within wider sidewalks or plazas)
to emphasize and reinforce the spatial definition between the building,
pedestrian environment and the street.
J. In order to reduce the heat - island effect, space parking lot trees to achieve
shading at ratios required by the development regulations of this Specific
Plan. Trees must adequately shade parking lots and provide sufficient area
for water quality requirements.
k. Textured paving materials should be used in pedestrian areas such as
pedestrian courtyards and plaza areas for safety and to provide visual
interest.
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1. Paving materials should include
pervious hardscape materials to
facilitate water treatment and reduce
runoff.
m. Bio- retention areas can be used to
detain/percolate run -off in planted
swales, raised open- bottomed
planters, etc.
On -site storm water capture system
n. Site furnishings including, but not limited to, fixed and moveable seating,
trash and recycling receptacles, bike racks, and pedestrian scaled lighting
should be of durable and sustainable materials.
o. Design and selection of site furniture should include considerations for the
security, safety, comfort and convenience of the user.
P. A unified site furniture "look" is encouraged. The color and appearance of
site furniture products should be selected to complement other design
elements.
8. Walls and Fences
a. Wall and fence design should
complement the Project's
architecture. Landscaping may be
used to soften the appearance of
the wall surface.
0
Wall and fencing materials must
be made of a durable material.
Wall and fencing materials may
consist of wrought iron, tubular steel, stone, stucco, or brick. Solid walls
should incorporate pilasters with decorative caps and offsets, consistent
with the overall architecture.
C. Landscaping should be used to soften the appearance of the wall surfaces
and deter graffiti.
d. Security fencing must be of high quality design. Razor wire is not permitted.
Chain link fencing is not permitted in any areas that are visible from any
public or private rights -of -way.
e. Walls and fences must be protected with anti - graffiti coating.
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9. Lighting Design
a. The type and location of parking area and building lighting must prevent
direct glare on to adjacent properties.
b. Pedestrian scale lighting should be present at all entries, plazas, courtyards,
parking lots, pedestrian ways, and other areas where nighttime pedestrian
activity is expected.
C. Lighting design of fixtures and their structural support should be
architecturally compatible with the architecture of the Project.
d. When appropriate, wall- mounted lighting may be incorporated. Wall -
mounted lights should be compatible with the building's architectural style.
10. Signage
a. A Master Sign Program must be prepared for the South Campus Specific
Plan at or before the first site plan review submittal. Unless specifically
modified by this Specific Plan, all signage must comply with ESMC
requirements.
b. Billboards, pole signs, and signs incorporating flashing or blinking lights
are not permitted within this Specific Plan area.
C. The character of the signage, including the location, size, height, design and
lighting must be in keeping with the architectural character and monument
style of the overall Project.
d. Signs should make a positive contribution to the desired character of the
Project and overall streetscape and provide for clear identification and
wayfinding.
e. Vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian circulation throughout the Project site, to
parking and various destinations should be enhanced through a
comprehensive system of directional signage and related wayfinding
elements.
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VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following standards are intended to supplement the existing General Plan and SSMC. Where
this Specific Plan is inconsistent with the ESMC, the Specific Plan prevails. Where this Specific
Plan does not specifically regulate, development must comply with the standards and requirements
set forth in the ESMC.
A. PERMITTED USES
Uses within the Specific Plan area are governed by the following Table, by district: Wireless
facilities are permitted subject to the requirements of ESMC Chapter 15 -19.
Table IV -1
Allowable Uses
Use
Alternative fuel stations
CMU
P
•
P
•
--
Cafes
P
P
Data Centers
C
P
--
Financial institutions
P
P
--
General Offices, including medical and dental
P
P
-
General storage and warehousing
--
P
--
General storage and warehousing (Raytheon Company only)
P
P
Health Clubs
P
P
--
High and medium bay labs
--
P
--
High and medium bay labs (Raytheon Company only)
P
P
Light Industrial uses
--
P
--
Light Industrial uses (Raytheon Company only)
P
P
Movie and Entertainment Facilities
P
P
--
Multimedia Related Offices
P
P
--
Postproduction Facilities
P
P
--
Public facilities, including, but not limited to, fire and police facilities, post
offices, and libraries.
P
P
Public Utilities
P
P
P
Recreation Facilities (public and private)
P
P
P
Research and Development, including scientific research and experimental
development laboratories
P
P
--
Restaurants, full service
P
P
--
Restaurants, fast food
P
P
--
Retail uses (excluding off site sale alcohol sales)
P
P
--
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Table IV -1 [continued]
Allowable Uses
Use
CMU
•
•
Special Effects Studios
P
P
--
Studio /sound stage(s) and other support facilities
P
P
--
Trade and vocational schools for adults
P
P
Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use, including the storage of
hazardous materials associated with any allowable use.
A
A
A
A
A
Drive - through or walk -up services related to financial operations.
The on -site sale and consumption of alcohol at restaurants and cafes.
AUP
AUP
The off -site sale of alcohol at retail establishments.
AUP
AUP
--
Drive- through restaurants
C
C
C
Helicopter landing facilities subject to the provisions of El Segundo Municipal
Code §15 -2 -13.
C
C
C
Hotels (provided that the existing deed restriction is removed)
C
C
C
Outdoor dining, exempting outdoor dining at restaurants where outdoor
dining comprises 20% or less of the total dining area of the restaurant,
C
C
C
but not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.
AAUP
A/AUP
--
Laser /optical targets
Parking structures and surface parking lots
A
P/A
P/A
Radar towers
A/AUP
AAUP
A/AUP
Video arcades, defined as any business with three or more video or arcade
machines.
C
C
C
All uses that are not permitted, conditionally permitted, or determined to be
similar uses as specified above.
All uses that are involved with the storage of waste materials as the primary
business
--
--
Freight Forwarding
--
--
--
--
--
--
Gasoline and Diesel Service Stations
Mini- storage
--
-
--
--
-
--
Residential Uses
AUP Administrative Use Permit
A Permitted Accessory Use
C Conditional Use
P Permitted Use
-- Not Permitted
Note: Pursuant to the ESMC, uses of a similar nature which are unlisted in Table IV -1 may be considered by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission.
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B. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Lot Area
a. The minimum building lot area is 10,000 gross square feet.
2. Height
a. Buildings and structures within the Campus cannot exceed 200 feet in
height, measured from finished grade. Exceptions to building height are
permitted in accordance with ESMC § 15 -2 -3.
b. Structures cannot interfere with the operation of the MTA Green Line.
3. Setbacks
a. Buildings and structures within the Campus must be setback a minimum of
twenty -five feet (25') from the adjoining public rights -of -way of El
Segundo Boulevard, the future extension of Nash Street, and the future
extension of Continental Boulevard, except for lots with frontage on the
portion of El Segundo Boulevard located east of the future extension of
Continental Boulevard and west of the future extension of Nash Street. For
lots with frontage on the portion of El Segundo Boulevard located east of
the future extension of Continental Boulevard and west of the future
extension of Nash Street, buildings and structures must be setback a
minimum of fifteen feet (15') from the adjoining public right -of -way of El
Segundo Boulevard.
b. Building and structure setbacks within the interior of the Specific Plan must
be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from each lot line. Actual required
setbacks may vary depending on Building Code requirements that relate to
type and height of the structure.
C. Permitted intrusions into setbacks are identified in ESMC § 15 -2 -7. The
Class 1 bicycle path located adjacent to El Segundo Boulevard may also
be located within required setback areas as long as a minimum distance of
5 feet is maintained from any building.
4. Lot Frontage
a. A minimum of 100 feet of frontage must be provided for all lots whether on
a dedicated public street or a private street. Parcels exclusively devoted to
right -of -way purposes are excluded from minimum lot frontage
requirements.
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5. Floor Area
a. The South Campus Specific Plan is currently developed with 1,802,513 net
square feet of development. Development in the Campus is limited to an
additional 1,916,376 net square feet of floor area, as specified herein, for a
total pre- dedication of public right -of -way net FAR of 0.60 distributed over
the entire Campus area and not required as a maximum FAR on any
individual lot as permitted in Section B.6 below. The maximum amount of
developed floor area within the Specific Plan must not exceed 3,718,889 net
square feet as permitted by this Specific Plan.
b. For purposes of this Specific Plan, application of a floor area ratio results in
net building square footage. Gross floor area is the sum of the net floor area
plus an additional twelve percent (12 %) of net floor area for all proposed
new construction.
C. Net floor area consists of the area of all floors or levels included within the
exterior surrounding walls of a building or structure. The total space
devoted to high or medium bay labs may be multiplied by a factor of 0.5 to
determine the net floor area. Space devoted to the following is not included
when determining the total net floor area within a building or structure:
1. Elevator shafts;
2. Stairwells;
3. Courts or atriums uncovered and open to the sky;
4. Rooms exclusively holding building operating equipment;
5. Parking spaces at or above grade and access thereto;
6. Structures devoted exclusively for parking;
7. Restrooms in common areas of nonresidential buildings.
d. Gross floor area consists of the area included within the surrounding
exterior walls of a building or portion thereof, exclusive of garages, vent
shafts, and courts. The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not
provided with surrounding exterior walls is the usable area under the
horizontal projection of the roof or floor above. For new construction, after
the date of adoption of this plan, gross floor area is defined as specified in
section VI.B.5.b. above.
6. Floor Area Ratio and Transfer of Development Rights
a. FAR may be transferred from any parcel within the boundaries of the
Campus (the "Donor Site ") to any other parcel within the boundaries of the
Campus, whether contiguous or non - contiguous, within the Specific Plan
area (the "Receiver Site ") upon the written consent of the owners of both
the Donor Site and Receiver Site. Any FAR transferred from a Donor Site
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is deducted from that parcel's base FAR. The overall FAR for the entire
Campus cannot exceed a net 0.60 as computed in accordance with the
above, based on pre- dedication of public right -of -way, but any individual
parcel may exceed such FAR. Transfer of FAR may be accomplished by
submitting a letter from the applicant to the Director of Planning and
Building Safety before the City issues building permits for the Receiver Site
which would utilize the transferred FAR. The Director will maintain records
of such transfers and the current density allocations, if any, of all of the
properties within the Specific Plan area. In addition, the owner of Donor
Site must record a covenant acceptable to the Director and the City Attorney
memorializing such transfer of FAR. No approval from the City is required
for such transfer.
b. Regardless of any transfer of FAR, no building can exceed the applicable
development standards set forth in this Specific Plan.
7. Walls and Fences
a. All walls and fences must comply with ESMC § 15 -2 -4.
8. Accessory Structures
a. Radar towers, dishes, laser /optical targets, and other similar structures are
permitted as accessory structures only subject to approval of an
Administrative Use Permit.
C. CIRCULATION
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan, that identifies trip reduction
methods in accordance with the guidelines set forth in ESMC Chapter 15 -16 and
Chapter 15 -17, must be prepared for development within the Campus. A TDM Plan
must be submitted for City review concurrent with the first site plan application
within the campus.
2. The maximum number of total daily trips, as well as A.M. and P.M. peak hour
vehicle trips for new development within the Specific Plan area, as determined in
accordance with the Trip Generation tables set forth in Appendix A, cannot exceed
the table below, unless a subsequent traffic report is prepared and approved by the
Director of Planning and Building Safety that identifies potential impacts and
proposes feasible measures to mitigate previously unidentified new impacts. To
ensure that peak traffic does not exceed these thresholds, a trip inventory analysis
must be prepared, acceptable to the Director of Planning and Building Safety, to
maintain a cumulative accounting of total square footage by land use as well as the
cumulative number of A.M. and P.M. peak hour trips. The trip inventory must be
updated and submitted upon the filing of each building permit request.
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AM Peak Hour Trips
In Out Total
PM Peak Hour Trips
In Out Total
Total Daily Trips
3. Public and private streets must be designed and constructed in accordance with the
General Plan and in the overall right -of -way size identified in the General Plan.
a. The connection of Hughes Way with Nash Street must be constructed to the
standards of a secondary arterial street identified in the Circulation Element
of the General Plan.
b. The extension of Continental Boulevard to Hughes Way must be
constructed to the standards of a commercial collector street identified in
the Circulation Element of the General Plan.
C. The private street connecting Continental Boulevard and Nash Street must
be constructed to the standards of a local commercial street identified in the
Circulation Element of the General Plan.
D. PARKING AND LOADING
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Parking and loading spaces must be provided in accordance with SSMC Chapter
15 -15, except as provided below.
2. Within the O/I MU District or for office /industrial uses within the CMU District,
parking lots or structures may serve multiple lots and buildings. Up to 100% of the
required parking for an individual lot in the 0/1 MU District or for office /industrial
uses within the CMU District, may be provided off -site subject to the following
standards:
a. Parking must be located within 300 feet of the lot it serves.
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b. Pedestrian pathways must be provided connecting parking lots or structures
with the buildings they serve. Where off -site parking is across a project
roadway, a crosswalk must be provided.
C. Reciprocal parking and access easements or covenants must be recorded
before the City issues a building permit and must be shown or noted on the
applicable site plans.
d. Parking lots and driveways may straddle lot lines subject to provisions in a
reciprocal parking and access easement or covenant. Such documents must
provide provisions for shared maintenance.
3. For retail and restaurant uses within the CMU District, up to 20% of the required
parking for an individual lot in may be provided off -site with approval by the
Director of Planning and Building Safety, subject to the following performance
standards:
a. Parking must be located within 150 feet of the lot it serves.
b. Pedestrian pathways must be provided connecting parking lots or structures
with the buildings they serve. Where off -site parking is across a project
roadway, a crosswalk must be provided.
C. Other conditions may be applied by the Director as part of site plan
approval.
d. Requests for over 20% off -site parking require Planning Commission
review and approval and may include such conditions as the Planning
Commission may lawfully impose.
4. For retail and restaurant uses within the CMU District, parking lots may service
multiple lots or buildings subject to the following standards:
a. Reciprocal parking and access easements or covenants must be recorded
before issuance of a building permit and must be shown or noted on the
applicable site plans.
b. Parking lots and driveways may straddle lot lines subject to provisions in a
reciprocal parking and access easement or covenant. Private access roads
that connect parking lots with a right -of -way may encroach into a required
landscape setbacks on interior property lines. Such documents must
provide provisions for shared maintenance and landscaping.
5. The number of required parking spaces may be modified subject to the approval of
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a Transportation Systems Management Plan, as specified in the ESMC Chapter 15-
16 "Developer Transportation Demand Management."
6. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may modify the required number of
parking spaces up to a maximum of 10% based on the submittal and approval of a
parking demand study or shared parking analysis. Additionally, for any use for
which the number of parking spaces is not listed in ESMC Chapter 15 -15, the
Director of Planning and Building Safety shall specify the required number of
spaces based on a parking demand study.
7. The Planning Commission may modify the required number of parking spaces up
to a maximum of 20% based on the submittal of a parking demand /shared parking
study.
Notwithstanding items 6 and 7 above, the Director of Planning and Building Safety
may also grant uses with significantly different peak hours of operation up to a 20%
parking reduction, without approval of the Planning Commission. Any request for
such shared parking must meet the following requirements:
a. A parking study must be submitted by the applicant demonstrating that there
will not be substantial conflict in the peak hours or parking demand for the
uses for which the joint use is proposed.
b. The number of parking stalls which may be credited against the
requirements of the structures or uses involved cannot exceed the number
of stalls reasonably anticipated to be available during differing hours of
operation.
A written agreement must be executed by all parties concerned, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Safety and the City
Attorney assuring the continued availability of the number of stalls designed
for joint use.
9. Preferential parking must be provided for carpools and vanpools.
10. Bicycle parking must comply with ESMC Chapters 15 -15 and 15 -16 and the South
Bay Bicycle Plan.
11. The Raytheon Company recreation facility within the Specific Plan area is not
required to provide parking beyond that already provided for daytime, weekday
users.
E. LANDSCAPING
Landscaping is a critical criterion when evaluating development proposals in the Campus. This
section will ensure that adequate landscaping area and permanent maintenance is provided for all
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new development. This mandate is also in accordance with the City's requirements to landscape
commercial and industrial areas.
Landscaped areas must be provided and permanent irrigation systems installed in the landscaped
areas at: 1) the Campus entry areas, 2) around the perimeter of the buildings in the setbacks, 3)
within the required setbacks along the property perimeter and, 4) in the Vehicular Use Areas
(VUAs) as defined in ESMC § 15 -1 -6.
A Landscape Master Plan must be prepared for the Campus to ensure a unified appearance
implementing the intent of the Design Guidelines and objectives of this Specific Plan. The
Landscape Master Plan must be submitted to the City at or before the first site plan review
submittal within the Campus.
ALL LANDSCAPING
1, Landscaping must conform to the City's Water Conservation in Landscaping
requirements as set forth in ESMC Chapter 10 -2.
CAMPUS ENTRIES
Campus entries must be provided at the following locations:
• Nash Street at El Segundo Boulevard
• Hughes Way/Nash Street at the southern campus boundary
Entry landscaping must be in substantial conformance with the entry concepts outlined in the
Design Guidelines of this Specific Plan.
BUILDING PERIMETER LANDSCAPING
1. Except as otherwise allowed by this Plan, a minimum horizontal depth of five feet
of landscape materials, excluding curbs, must be provided around each building. In
instances where two buildings are separated by ten feet, the landscape requirement
may be reduced to allow for pedestrian walkways /access.
PROPERTY PERIMETER LANDSCAPING
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1. One shade tree must be provided for every 25 feet of street frontage.
2. The following encroachments are permitted into the landscaped setback areas:
a. Parking may encroach into the landscaped setback up to a maximum of fifty
percent of the required setback area, provided a minimum landscaped
setback of five feet is maintained except as permitted in Specific Plan §
VLD.2.
b. "Architectural landscape features" including fountains, free - standing
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arbors /pergolas, and public art, may encroach into the landscaped setback
area subject to site plan review, provided a minimum landscaped setback of
five feet is maintained. The features may cover a maximum of twenty five
percent of the total area of the setback, and be a maximum of twenty feet in
height.
VEHICULAR USE AREAS
Vehicular Use Areas (VUA) include parking lots and loading areas. Landscaping
in the VUAs must cover a minimum
of five percent of the VUA and be
distributed uniformly throughout the PARKMG LOT LMDSWE
VUA. Such landscaping is in addition
to the required property perimeter and
building perimeter landscaping. The
figure to the right represents a typicalt, {'
parking area within the Campus.
a. A minimum of 5 foot
landscape buffers must be I`�y
provided at all parking lot
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duo
dges to screen parking lots `+
and provide shading. 1' u
b. Planting areas containing trees
must have a minimum width of 5 feet.
C. Each parking space must be located within 30 feet of a tree. Trees are
required to provide shade and parking lot /loading area screening
F. PUBLIC SAFETY
In an effort to ensure the safety of employees and visitors to the Campus, the following strategies
must be incorporated into site development:
Lighting must be adequate throughout the Campus and shielded to minimize off -
site illumination. Submittal of photometric studies is required as part of any site
plan review submittal which includes parking lots, and parking structures in the
Specific Plan area.
2. The site design and operation must comply with fire and police safety regulations
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with regard to site layout, building configurations, landscape design, and
infrastructure requirements.
3. Street lighting must be provided in accordance with ESMC requirements.
G. SIGNAGE
1. Signage within the Campus must conform to the signage regulations of the ESMC
except as established and approved in a Master Sign Program for the Campus.
2. The following signs are not permitted within the Campus:
• Billboards, as defined in the ESMC; and
• Pole signs; and
• Signs incorporating flashing or blinking lights.
3. A Master Sign Program for the entire Campus must be developed and submitted
for review and approval by the Planning Commission before or concurrent with the
first site plan review for a project within the Specific Plan. The Master Sign
Program must include the following elements:
• Campus Master signage (entryways, common sign design throughout
Campus);
• Sign standards developed for each of the three uses allowed: industrial,
commercial and office;
• Provisions for way finding and decorative elements such as banners;
• General features that all signs in the Campus are required to comply with;
and
• Regulations for temporary signs (including construction signs).
H. SUSTAINABILITY
1. All new development must have buildings designed to be energy efficient, at least
15% above Title 24 requirements.
2. The Project areas must include Stormwater management practices that treat
Stormwater runoff from 90% of the average rainfall on the site using structural and
non - structural management measures.
3. Preferential parking must be provided for carpools and vanpools at the rate of not
less than 10 percent of total employee parking.
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4. Bicycle parking must comply with the ESMC.
5. Shower facilities must be provided for buildings of 25,000 square feet or greater.
6. Exterior lighting must be energy efficient and designed to minimize light pollution.
7. Low - emitting building materials must be utilized.
Roof structures must be designed to support future solar panels.
9. Reclaimed water must be utilized for all landscaped areas.
10. A Pedestrian Walkway for direct access to the Green Line Station from the project
site that meets ADA minimum width requirements.
I. ENCLOSED USES
All uses must be conducted wholly within an enclosed building except for the following:
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Electrical distribution stations, adequately screened from public rights -of -way and
public view, as determined by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
2. Outdoor restaurants and cafes incidental to the permitted use, provided they comply
with the provisions of ESMC §15 -2 -16.
3. Recreational facilities customarily conducted in the open.
4. Radar towers, antennas, dishes, and laser /optical targets, provided they comply with
the screening requirements of ESMC § 15 -2 -8.
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VII. ADMINISTRATION
A. INTRODUCTION
Unless regulated by this Specific Plan, development will be administered and enforced by the City
in accordance with the ESMC. This Specific Plan supersedes any conflicts with ESMC zoning
regulations.
The Director of Planning and Building Safety may grant administrative use permits
in accordance with ESMC Chapter 15 -22.
2. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may make other administrative
determinations using the same procedures set forth in ESMC Chapter 15 -22.
3. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may grant adjustments and
administrative adjustments in accordance with ESMC Chapter 15 -24.
4. The Planning Commission may grant conditional use permits in accordance with
ESMC Chapter 15 -23.
B. MUNICIPAL CODE REFERENCES
All section references in the Specific Plan refer to the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) as
adopted at the time of building permit application submittal.
C. MODIFICATIONS
1. Major Modifications
The following modifications constitute a Major Modification and require an amendment to
this Specific Plan:
a. Any decrease in the required building setbacks as set forth in Section VI.B.3
above;
b. Any increase in the total developable square footage of the entire Specific
Plan in excess of the maximum allowable development intensity allowed
under the Specific Plan;
C. Any increase in height of buildings or structures on the Property above 200
feet;
d. Any increase in the maximum number of A.M. and P.M. peak hour vehicle
trips for the Specific Plan as specified in Section VI.C.2 above, unless a
subsequent traffic report has been prepared to the reasonable satisfaction of
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the Director that identifies potential impacts and proposes feasible
mitigation measures to mitigate such impacts and otherwise complies with
CEQA;
e. Any change in use to a use which is not permitted under the Specific Plan,
except as approved by the Director in accordance with Chapter 15 -22 of the
ESMC;
f. Any change in the land use plan categories identified in Exhibit 5 of this
plan.
g. Any decrease in the minimum required lot area;
h. Any decrease in the minimum required lot frontage;
i. Any material modification that requires modification to the EIR other than
an Addendum; and
Any modification deemed by the Director of Planning and Building Safety
as major and requiring amendment to this Specific Plan.
2. Minor Modifications
Any modification to this Specific Plan not listed above as a "major modification,"
including a use approved subject to an Administrative Use Permit, is a Minor Modification.
The Developer may make Minor Modifications without amending this Specific Plan upon
the administrative approval of the Director of Planning and Building Safety or designee,
provided that such modifications are consistent with the Development and Design
Standards, Applicable Rules, and Project Approvals. Such Minor Modifications may
include:
• Modifications to the streetscape palette with the concurrence of the City's
urban forester.
• Modifications to infrastructure sizing based upon final engineering plans
approved by the City.
• Relocation of the Raytheon Recreation Facility to a parcel or parcels of the
same size (7.54 acres) or larger and having similar access. Should this occur,
a revised land use plan shall be provided updating the land use plan of this
document (Exhibit 5).
• Modifications to the conceptual plan (Exhibit 6), Vesting Tentative Map
(Exhibit 7) and Conceptual Utility Plans (Exhibits 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12) that
do not exceed the new development vehicle trip cap, do not increase the
number of parcels and do not require subsequent CEQA environmental
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review may be deemed minor by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
Adjustments, Administrative Adjustments, Administrative Determinations
subject to the requirements in Section VILA, above.
D. SITE PLAN REVIEW
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1. Overview
In order to develop a Project that is in conformance with the uses, density, approved FAR,
Design Guidelines and trip generation of this Specific Plan, a Site Plan Review ( "SPR ")
application shall be filed with the Department of Planning and Building Safety.
2. Application for Site Plan Review - Contents
The Site Plan Review Application must conform to the following. The number of copies
required for submittal will be determined by City policy at time of submittal:
a. A "Development Status Tracking Table" must be submitted to the Director
of Planning and Building Safety for review by the Planning and Building
Safety Department as part of any site plan submittal within the Specific Plan
area. This table must specify the development request for the site plan
including the following information:
Specific Plan parcel area(s) and the allocation of intensity by land
use as defined in Section III herein;
A revised Land Use table for the Specific Plan area by phase,
showing updated land use distribution and intensity as modified by
the site plan submittal; and
Submittal of a traffic report analyzing the trip generation for the land
use(s) and demonstrating that the maximum number of vehicle trips
(trip ceiling) is not exceeded.
c. Plans and landscape plans for projects must be prepared by a registered
architect and a licensed landscape architect respectively.
Site Plan. A fully dimensioned site plan, drawn to scale and showing:
Location of existing and proposed structures, including signs,
showing dimensions from property line;
2. Location, size and species of existing trees or natural attributes;
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3. Location of off - street parking. The number of parking spaces
(specifying handicapped, compact and regular spaces), type of
paving, direction of traffic flow, parking stall dimensions, and areas
for turning and maneuvering vehicles;
4. Location and dimension of driveway approaches, off - street loading
areas, street and highway dedications;
5. Refuse disposal and recycling;
6. Location, height, and material of existing and /or proposed fences
and walls;
7. Means of screening all vents, pipes, antennas and machinery placed
on roofs;
8. Location, height and specifications of all existing and/or proposed
exterior lighting;
9. Location of all utility pipes, valves, vaults and similar
appurtenances; and
10. Location of structures on abutting lots showing dimensions to
property line.
d. Photometric Analysis for parking lots and parking structures.
C. Elevation Drawings. Elevation drawings dimensioned and fully illustrating
all sides of the proposed structures. These drawings must include:
1. Location of signs and size, height, color, material and type of
illumination of all signs. A Master Sign Plan must be submitted
when the development includes two or more tenants;
2. Location, size and style of architectural features, such as awnings,
doors, windows and other wall openings; and
3. All exterior materials and their colors.
f. Landscape Plan. A preliminary landscape plan showing the location and
design of the following listed items:
1. Existing trees (by species and size) proposed to be retained,
removed or relocated on the site;
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2. Landscaped areas and the numbers, varieties and sizes of plant
materials to be planted therein and all other landscape features;
1 Softscape, hardscape (walkways, paving, textured concrete) and
lighting; and
4. All submittal material required by ESMC Chapter 10 -2.
g. Colors and Materials. A materials and colors board showing all colors and
materials, with color chips and textures keyed to the principal plan elements
where those components are found.
h. Floor Plans.
Photo Board. Showing subject site, and all surrounding properties.
j . Rendering /Illustration. One set of color elevation drawings or a color
rendering. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may require, at
his /her discretion, a computer model where such is necessary to evaluate
scale, massing and architectural treatment.
3. Site Plan Review - Procedure
a. The Director of Planning and Building Safety must review the application
to ensure there is consistency with the Specific Plan within 30 days after the
Director deems the application complete.
b. CEQA Review, if required, must be conducted in accordance with
applicable law.
C. The Site Plan Review must be timely scheduled for public hearing before
the Planning Commission, which date should not exceed 45 days after the
completion of the public review period of the environmental
documentation, or within 30 days from the date the application is deemed
complete if no further environmental review is required. The Planning
Commission must render its decision in writing, either approving,
approving with conditions, or denying the Site Plan Review application,
stating the reasons for such action. The decision of the Planning
Commission is final unless appealed to the City Council.
d. Any aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission's decision to
the City Council. Such appeal must be filed in writing with the Department
of Planning and Building Safety within ten (10) days after the date of the
written decision by the Planning Commission. Upon receipt of such an
appeal and the payment of the appropriate filing fee, the matter must be
scheduled for consideration by the City Council no more than 45 days after
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the date of receipt of the appeal.
e. The Site Plan is valid for two years from the date of approval. If construction
does not commence within such time, but the applicant has diligently
pursued the Project plan review process, the Director of Planning and
Building Safety may extend the Site Plan approval for up to two additional
years.
f. After the Site Plan is approved, the Director of Planning and Building Safety
may approve minor changes in the Site Plan or its conditions if the Director
finds that there are practical reasons for such changes, that such changes do
not substantially vary from the previously approved site plan and applicable
law and that such changes do not involved deviations from the design's
intent.
4. Site Plan Review Criteria
The purpose of the Site Plan Review procedure is to ensure that the development provides
a cohesive visual identity and coordinated design character for the Specific Plan area of
high quality. The overall coordinated design character must be expressed in the site
planning, architecture, landscaping, lighting, and signage. The architectural design is to be
compatible in character, massing and materials consistent with the conceptual plan
depicted in this Plan.
In approving the Site Plan Review the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal,
must consider the following factors:
a. The dimensions, shape and orientation of the parcel;
b. The placement of buildings and structures on the parcel;
C. The height, setbacks, bulk and building materials;
d. The building materials and design;
e. The distance between buildings or structures;
f. The location, number and layout of off - street parking and loading spaces;
g. The internal vehicular patterns and pedestrian safety features;
h. The location, distribution, amount and type of landscaping materials and the
sustainability of the landscaping material with the El Segundo climate in
compliance with the applicable climate zone;
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The placement, photometrics, height and direction of illumination of light
standards;
j. The location, number, size and height of signs;
k. The location, height and materials of walls, fences or hedges;
1. The location and method of screening refuse and storage areas, roof
equipment, pipes, vents, utility equipment and all equipment not contained
in the main buildings of the development;
m. Compliance with all applicable development standards including, but not
limited to, height, setbacks, FAR, trip generation, and off - street parking
requirements; and,
n. Consistency with the Design Guidelines of this Specific Plan.
5. Approval Criteria
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The Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal, may approve the Site Plan Review
if it finds that the site plan, architecture and landscape design, with conditions if necessary
are consistent with this Specific Plan.
6. Exempt Activities
The following is a list of activities which are exempt from the site plan review process.
This list is not all- inclusive; the Director of Planning and Building Safety may exempt
other activities not listed:
a. All interior changes and alterations
b. Demolition of Buildings E -20, E -21, E -23, or E -24
C. Exterior mechanical equipment (heating, air conditioning, water heater)
designed with mechanical equipment screening compatible with the
architecture of the building to which it is adjacent or affixed.
d. Minor exterior repairs costing less than $50,000 in 2015 dollars, indexed
for inflation to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
e. Reglazing, new mullions
f. Re- landscaping consistent with the landscape palette
g. Repainting
h. Reroofing with similar style roofing materials
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E. AMENDMENT
In accordance with the Government Code §§ 65450- 65457, Specific Plans must be prepared,
adopted and amended in the same manner as General Plans except that Specific Plans may be
adopted by resolution or by ordinance.
This Specific Plan may be amended as necessary by ordinance. Said amendment or amendments
do not require a concurrent General Plan amendment unless the Director of Planning and Building
Safety determines that the proposed amendment would substantially affect General Plan goals,
policies, objectives or programs.
F. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT COMPLIANCE
The El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan and related entitlements were approved in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines
(Guidelines), and City policies adopted to implement the CEQA and the Guidelines.
An Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified by the City Council which establishes
the development thresholds shown in Table VII -1 below.
Table VII -1
California Environmental Quality Act Compliance
Existing Site Facilities
The Conceptual Site Plan and
evaluated within the EIR document.
Application Materials
1,802,513 square feet
1,930,000 square feet (including 13,624 square
feet of demolition and replacement)
The CEQA clearance indicated above analyzes the effects of 1,930,000 net square feet of
incremental development by the Project , 13,624 of which is anticipated to be replacement of
existing facilities with allowed uses.
Any portion of the Project that is developed consistent with the Conceptual Site Plan evaluated
for this Specific Plan is exempt from further CEQA analysis unless an event specified in Public
Resources Code § 21166 occurs as to the Specific Plan.
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APPENDIX A
E1 Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Trip Generation
Rates, Credits, and Caps
The following two tables are to provide data for maintaining a trip inventory analysis for the build -
out of the Specific Plan. A table maintaining a cumulative accounting of total square footage by
land use as well as the cumulative number of A.M. and P.M. peak hour trips generated by new
development within the Specific Plan area must be generated by the project applicant and verified
by the City. The trip inventory must be updated and submitted upon the filing of site plan review
application and verified before a building permit is issued.
The traffic - generating characteristics of most of the components of the Project are identified in the
Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) Trip Generation, 91h Edition.
With mixed -use projects there are many opportunities for interaction amongst the various uses.
The interaction is likely to reduce the number of trips entering and leaving the site ( "internal
capture "). Additionally, many of the individual uses will attract vehicles already on the
surrounding street network ( "diverted /pass -by "). These are trips that are already on the roadway
network and are diverted to the Project. Furthermore, since the Specific Plan is adjacent to the El
Segundo Metro Green Line station, the following table takes into consideration credits for transit
usage, as well as for "internal capture" and "diverted /pass -by."
Appendix A — Table 1
Project Trip Ceiling
for trips associated with new development
within the ESSCSP area.
AM Peak Hour Trips
In Out Total
Total Daily Trips
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Appendix A - Table 2
Summary of Trip Generation Rates and Trip Credits
RAYTHEON SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN DRAFT TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
SUMMARY OF TRIP GENERATION RATES AND TRIP CREDITS
Notes
-* Trip generation adjustment discount associated with proximity to transit service for similar sites based on
recommendations published by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LAMTA) and ITE.
T: Trip ends
A: Building area in 1,00 sq. ft.
R: Rooms
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AM PEAK -HOUR
PM PEAK -HOUR
AVERAGE DAILY
Use
FORMULA (per
FORMULA (per
TRIPS FORMULA
1,000 gross square
1,000 gross square
(per 1,000 gross
feet)
feet)
square feet)
Retail
T = 0.96 (A)
T = 3.71 (A)
Less 1%
T = 42.70 (A)
Internal Capture
-
Less 2%
Diverted /Pass -By
-
Less 34%
-
General Light Industrial
T = 0.92 (A)
T = 0.97 (A)
T = 6.97 (A)
Internal Capture
-
Less 1%
Less 1%
Warehouse
T = 0.30 (A)
T = 0.32 (A)
T = 3.56 (A)
Internal Capture
-
Less 1%
Less 1%
Office
T = 1.56 (A)
T = 1.49 (A)
T = 11.03 (A)
Internal Capture
-
Less 1%
Less 1%
Transit Credit*
Less 5%
Less 5%
Less 5%
Other Possible Uses I
Health /Fitness Club T = 1.41 (A)
T = 3.53 (A)
T = 32.93 (A)
Hotel T = 0.53 (R)
T = 0.60 (R)
T = 8.17 (R)
Medical /Dental Office T = 2.39 (A)
T = 3.57 (A)
T = 36.13 (A)
Supermarket T = 3.40 (A)
T = 9.48 (A)
T = 102.24 (A)
Quality Restaurant T = 0.81 (A)
T = 7.49 (A)
T = 89.95 (A)
High- Turnover (Sit -Down) Restaurant T = 10.81 (A)
T = 9.85 (A)
T = 127.15 (A)
Fast -Food Restaurant without Drive - Through
Window T = 43.87 (A)
T = 26.15 (A)
T = 716.00 (A)
Coffee /Donut Shop without Drive - Through
Window T = 108.38 (A)
T= 40.75 (A)
T = 818.58 (A)
Notes
-* Trip generation adjustment discount associated with proximity to transit service for similar sites based on
recommendations published by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LAMTA) and ITE.
T: Trip ends
A: Building area in 1,00 sq. ft.
R: Rooms
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APPENDIX B
EL SEGUNDO SOUTH CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THAT PORTION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE RANCHO
SAUSAL REDONDO, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP FILED IN CASE NO. 11629, SUPERIOR COURT OF SAID
COUNTY ON JUNE 21, 1890, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY, A
COPY OF SAID MAP APPEARING IN THE FILES OF THE COUNTY SURVEYOR OF SAID
COUNTY AS CLERK'S FILED MAP NO. 218, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS:
BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 18; BOUNDED ON THE
EAST BY THE WESTERLY LINE AND THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF OF
TRACT NO. 26556, AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 675 PAGES 93 TO 94 OF MAPS,
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; BOUNDED ON THE
SOUTHEAST BY THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE 80 FOOT STRIP OF LAND DESCRIBED
IN THE DEED TO PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO., RECORDED MAY 27, 1913 AS
INSTRUMENT NO, 210 IN BOOK 5750 PAGE 43 OF DEEDS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY AND
BOUNDED ON THE SOUTHWEST BY THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE LAND DESCRIBED
AS PARCEL 2 IN THE DEED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, RECORDED
MARCH 6, 1930 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 535 IN BOOK 9840 PAGE 33, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF
SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THEREFROM, ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, GEOTHERMAL
RESOURCES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6903 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
AND ALL OTHER MINERALS, WHETHER SIMILAR TO THOSE HEREIN SPECIFIED OR NOT,
WITHIN OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM THE PROPERTY BELOW A DEPTH OF FIVE
HUNDRED (500) FEET, AS RESERVED BY DEED EXECUTED BY CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., A
CORPORATION, RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 28, 1978 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 78- 1317577,
WHICH ALSO RECITES, "PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ALL RIGHTS AND INTEREST IN THE
SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY AND THE LAND MASS OF THE PROPERTY TO A DEPTH OF FIVE
HUNDRED (500) FEET ARE HEREBY CONVEYED TO GRANTEE, NO RIGHT OR INTEREST OF
ANY KIND THEREIN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BEING EXCEPTED OR RESERVED TO GRANTOR
EXCEPT AS HEREINAFTER EXPRESSLY SET FORTH."
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CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
EXHIBIT C
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
CITY CLERK
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
EXEMPT FROM RECORDER'S FEES
Pursuant to Government Code § 6103
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
AND
RAYTHEON COMPANY
2000 El Segundo Boulevard
El Segundo, California 90245
THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE RECORDED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF EXECUTION BY
ALL PARTIES HERETO PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF GOVERNMENT
CODE § 65868.5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Definitions ....................... ...............................
2. Recitals........ ..................... ...............................
Page
.................................. ..............................1
................................... ..............................3
3. Binding Effect .............................................................................................. ..............................4
3.1 Constructive Notice and Acceptance ......................................... ..............................4
3.2 Rights to Transfer ...... ................................................................ ..............................4
3.3 Liabilities Upon Transfer ........................................................... ..............................4
3.4 Reassumption of
Rights................................................................... ..............................5
4. Development of the Campus ........................................................................ ..............................5
4.1 Entitlement to Develop .............................................................. ..............................5
4.2 Permitted Uses, Density, Height and Dedication of Land for Public Purposes ....... 5
4.3 Development Standards ................. ............................................ ..............................5
4.4 Building Regulations ............................... ............................... ..............................5
4.5 Subsequent Rules ........................................................................ ..............................5
4.6 Fees, Exactions, Mitigation Measures, Conditions, Reservations and Dedications 5
4.7 Use of Easements ....................................................................... ..............................6
4.8 Timing of Development ............................................................. ..............................6
4.9 Moratorium ................................................................................ ..............................6
4.10 Infrastructure ....................................................................... ............................... 7
4.10.1 Infrastructure
Capacity............................................................... ..............................7
4.10.2 Phasing
Flexibilitv........................................................... ..............................7
4.10.3 Infrastructure
Completion............................................................ ..............................7
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4. 10 Prevailing Wages .............................................. ..............................7
4.11 Term ..................................................................................... ..............................8
4.12 Term of Map(s) and Other Project Approvals ........ ..............................8
4.13 Satisfaction of Mitigation Measures and Conditions ........... ..............................8
4.14 In Lieu Credits .... ................................................................. ..............................8
5. Developer Agreements ................................................................................ ..............................8
5.1 General ....................................................................................... ..............................8
5.2 Maintenance Obligations ........................................................... ..............................8
5.3 Sales and Use Tax ...................................................................... ..............................8
5.4 Cal Green Standards ........................................... ..............................9
6. City Agreements .......................................................................................... ..............................9
6.1 Expedited Processing ................................................................. ..............................9
6.2 Processing Cooperation and Assistance .................................... ..............................9
6.3 Processing During Third Party Litigation .................................. ..............................9
6.4 Reimbursement for City's Efforts on Behalf of Developer ...........................10
6.5 City's Efforts to Defend and /or Enforce Multi Agency Agreements ................10
7. Traffic Improvements ................................................................................. .............................10
7.1 Nash Street ..................................................... .............................10
7.2 Continental Boulevard Access .............................. ..............................1 l
7.3 El Segundo Boulevard Improvements ..................... ..............................1 l
7.4 El Segundo Boulevard Bicycle Path ........................ .............................12
7.5 Nash Street Extension Bicycle Lane ........................ .............................13
7.6 Green Line Station ............................................ .............................13
7.7 Coral Street Connection ...................................... .............................14
7.8 Traffic In Lieu Credits ........................................ .............................14
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8. Utilities ......................... ...............................
........... .............................14
9. Recreational Access ........................................................ .............................14
10. Payments After Approval .......................................
.............................15
10.1 Six Annual Payments ........................................................................
.............................15
10.2 Year 10 Payment ...............................................................................
.............................15
10.3 Building Permit Fee .........................................................................
.............................15
11. Uniform Codes and Standard Specification .............................
.............................15
12. Demonstration of Good Faith Compliance .................................................
.............................15
12.1 Review of Compliance ........................................................
.............................16
12.2 Good Faith Compliance ......................................................
..........................,..16
12.3 Information to be Provided to Developer
........................... .............................16
12.4 Developer's Report ...... ...............................
.............................16
12.5 Notice Of Non- Compliance; Cure Rights
........................... .............................16
12.6 Public Notice of Finding .....................................................
.............................16
12.7 Failure of Periodic Review .................................................
.............................17
13. Excusable Delays ........................................................................................
.............................17
14. Default Provisions .......................................................................................
.............................17
14.1 Default ................................................................................
.............................17
14.2 Content of Notice of Violation ........................................... .............................18
14.3 Remedies for Breach ...........................................................
.............................18
14.4 Resolution of Disputes ........................................................
.............................18
14.5 Attorney Fees and Costs .................................
.............................18
15. Mortgagee Protection ..................................................................................
.............................18
11.1 Mortgage Not Rendered Invalid .........................................
.............................19
11.2 Request for Notice to Mortgagee ........................................
.............................19
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11.3 Mortgagee's Time to Cure .................................................. .............................19
11.4 Cure Rights ......................................................................... .............................19
11.5 Bankruptcy .......................................................................... .............................19
11.6 Disaffirmation.... ................................................................. .............................19
16. Estoppel Certificate ..................................................................................... .............................20
17. Administration of Agreement ..................................................................... .............................20
17.1 Appeal of Determinations ................................................... .............................20
17.2 Operating Memoranda ........................................................ .............................20
17.3 Certificate of Performance .................................................. .............................20
18. Amendment or Termination by Mutual Consent ........................................ .............................21
19. Indemnification / Defense ............................................................................. .............................21
19.1 Indemnification ................................................................... .............................21
19.2 Defense of Agreement ........................................................ .............................21
20. Cooperation in the Event of Legal Challenge ........................... .............................21
20.1 Third Party Challenges .................................. .............................21
20.2 Third Party Challenges Related to the Applicability City Laws ................21
21. Time of Essence .......................................................................................... .............................22
22. Effective Date ............................................................................................. .............................22
23. Notices ....... ................................................................................................. .............................23
24. Entire Agreement ........................................................................................ .............................24
25. Waiver ......................................................................................................... .............................24
26. Ambiguities or Uncertainties .............................................. .............................24
27. Supersession of Subsequent Laws of Judicial Action....... .......... .............................24
28. Severability ................................................................................................. .............................25
29. Relationship of the Parties ................................................. .............................25
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30. No Third Party Beneficiaries ............................................. .............................25
31. Recordation and Agreement and Amendments ........................ .............................25
32. Cooperation Between City and Developer .............................. .............................25
33. Rules of Construction ...................................................... .............................25
34. Governing Law and Venue ............................................... .............................25
35. Counterparts ................................................................ .............................25
36. Weekend /Holiday Dates .................................................. .............................25
37. Not a Public Dedication ................................................... .............................25
38. Releases ...................................................................... .............................26
39. Consent ...................................................................... .............................26
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO ( "City "), a general law city and municipal corporation, and RAYTHEON COMPANY
( "Raytheon" or "Developer "), a Delaware corporation, as of this day of .2015.
City and Developer are also individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties." In
consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, City and
Developer agree as follows:
1. 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 Agreement. Words and
phrases not defined in this Section will have the meaning set forth in this Agreement; the El
Segundo Municipal Code; or in common usage.
"Agreement" means this Development Agreement between the City and Raytheon.
"Applicable Rules" means:
The El Segundo General Plan, as it existed on the Application Date, as modified by
the Project Approvals;
■ The El Segundo Municipal Code, as it existed on the Effective Date, as modified
by the Project Approvals;
• The El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan as adopted;
Such other laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and official policies governing
permitted uses of the Campus, density, design, improvement, development fees,
and construction standards and specifications applicable to the development of the
Campus in force at the time of the Effective Date, which are not in conflict with
this Agreement.
"Application Date" means December 8, 2011, the date on which the last of the Project
Approval applications was deemed complete by the City.
"Approved Plans" means a plan for any aspect of the Project, including, without limitation,
the Site Plan, signage plans, and landscaping and irrigation plans, which are approved by City in
accordance with the Development Standards, Applicable Rules and Project Approvals.
"Building Regulations" means those regulations set forth in Title 13 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code.
"Campus" means that 142.28 acre property located at 2000 El Segundo Boulevard in El
Segundo, California more particularly described in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by
reference.
"CEQA" means the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code § 21000,
et seq.) including the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations
§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines ").
"City Council" means the City Council of the City of El Segundo.
"Developer" means Raytheon Company and its successors in interest.
"Development Standards" means the design and development standards that are applicable
to the Project.
"Director" means the Director of Planning and Building Safety, or designee.
"Effective Date" means the date on which the Enabling Ordinance becomes effective in
accordance with Government Code § 36937.
"ESMC" means El Segundo Municipal Code.
"Existing Development" means that development which exists on the Campus on the
Effective Date, as more specifically set forth in attached Exhibit `B," which is incorporated by
reference.
"Enabling Ordinance" means Ordinance No. , approving this Development
Agreement.
"Future Approvals" means such subsequent discretionary and ministerial entitlements,
including permits, which are required to develop the Project in addition to the Project Approvals,
and which are applied for by Developer and approved by City.
"New Development" means any development constructed within the Specific Plan area
after the Effective Date.
"Person" must mean a natural person or any entity.
"Project" means the development of the Campus in accordance with the Project Approvals.
"Project Approvals" means:
• Final Environmental Impact Report No. EA -905, as certified by Resolution No.
• Mitigation Monitoring Program for Final Environmental Impact Report No. EA-
905, as adopted by Resolution No. ;
• General Plan Amendment No. 11 -01, as approved by Resolution No. including
a change in the Land Use Map;
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• El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan No. 11 -01, as adopted by Ordinance No.
Zone Change No. 11 -02, as approved by Ordinance No. , including a change
in the Zoning Map;
• Zone Text Amendment No. 11 -01, as approved by Ordinance No. ;
■ Vesting Map No. 71551, as approved by Resolution No. ; and
* This Agreement.
"Specific Plan" or "ESSCSP" means the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan.
"Subsequent Rules" means any changes to the Applicable Rules, including, without
limitation, any change by means of an ordinance, initiative, resolution, policy, order or
moratorium, initiated or instituted for any reason whatsoever and adopted by the City Council, the
Planning Commission or any other board, agency, commission or department of the City, or any
officer or employee thereof, or by the electorate, which would, absent this Agreement, otherwise
be applicable to the Campus.
"Transferee" means a Person which assumes in whole or in part the rights and obligations
under this Agreement with respect to all or a portion of the Campus.
"Uniform Codes" means those Uniform Codes adopted by reference in the ESMC in
accordance with Government Code §§ 50022.2, et seq. as required by applicable law including,
without limitation, Health and Safety Code § 18944.5 and Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations. The Uniform Codes govern building and construction standards including, without
limitation, the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, grading, sign, and fire standards.
2. Recitals. This Agreement is made with respect to the following facts and for the following
purposes, each of which is acknowledged as true and correct by the Parties:
2.1 Pursuant to Government Code § 65865, et seq., City is authorized to enter into a
binding contractual agreement with any person having a legal or equitable interest in real property
for the development of such property.
2.2 Developer is the owner of the Campus.
2.3 Developer desires to develop the Campus in accordance with the El Segundo South
Campus Specific Plan.
2.4 By this Agreement, City desires to obtain the binding agreement of Developer to
develop the Campus in accordance with the Project Approvals and Applicable Rules. In
consideration thereof, City agrees to limit the future exercise of certain of its governmental and
proprietary powers to the extent specified in this Agreement.
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2.5 By this Agreement, Developer desires to obtain the binding agreement of City to
permit the development of the Campus in accordance with the Project Approvals and Applicable
Rules. In consideration thereof, Developer agrees to waive its rights to challenge legally the
restrictions and obligations set forth in this Agreement.
2.6 City and Developer have acknowledged and agreed that the consideration that is to
be exchanged pursuant to this Agreement is fair, just and reasonable.
2.7 This Agreement is intended to provide flexible entitlements, within the parameters
set forth herein and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, to meet the changing market
demands that are likely to occur throughout the Term of this Agreement.
2.8 The Project uses are consistent with the General Plan, as amended through General
Plan Amendment No. GPA 11 -01.
2.9 Development of the Project will further the comprehensive planning objectives
contained within the General Plan, and will result in public benefits including, among others, better
circulation in the northeast quadrant of the City.
2.10 All of the Campus is subject to this Agreement.
3. Binding Effect. The burdens of this Agreement are binding upon, and the benefits of the
Agreement inure to, each Party and each successive successor in interest thereto and constitute
covenants that run with the land.
3.1 Constructive Notice and Acceptance. Every Person who acquires any right, title or
interest in or to any portion of the Campus in which Developer has a legal interest is, and must be,
conclusively deemed to have consented and agreed to be bound by this Agreement, whether or not
any reference to this Agreement is contained in the instrument by which such person acquired such
right, title or interest.
3.2 Rights to Transfer. Developer may assign or transfer in whole or in part its rights
and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Campus, or any portion thereof, to any
Transferee at any time during the term of this Agreement without approval of City, including
through provision of a long -term ground lease. For purposes of this Agreement, the Transferee
must be considered the "owner" of that portion of the Campus which is covered by such transfer.
3.3 LIaHlities Upon Transfer. Upon the delegation of the duties and obligations under
this Agreement and the sale, transfer or assignment of all or any portion of the Campus, Developer
will be released from its obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Campus, or portion
thereof, so transferred arising subsequent to the effective date of such transfer, if (i) Developer has
provided to City prior or subsequent written notice of such transfer and (ii) Transferee has agreed
in writing to be subject to all of the provisions hereof applicable to the portion of the Campus so
transferred by executing an Assignment and Assumption Agreement in the form of attached
Exhibit "C," which is incorporated by reference. Upon any transfer of any portion of the Campus
and the express assumption of Developer's obligations under this Agreement by such Transferee,
City agrees to look solely to Transferee for compliance by such Transferee with the provisions of
this Agreement as such provisions relate to the portion of the Campus acquired by such Transferee.
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Any such Transferee must be entitled to the benefits of this Agreement as "Developer" hereunder
and is subject to the obligations of this Agreement applicable to the parcel(s) transferred. A default
by any Transferee only affects that portion of the Campus owned by such Transferee and does not
cancel or diminish in any way Developer's rights hereunder with respect to any portion of the
Campus not owned by such Transferee. The Transferee is responsible for satisfying the good faith
compliance requirements set forth in Section 8 below relating to the portion of the Campus owned
by such Transferee, and any amendment to this Agreement between the City and a Transferee must
only affect the portion of the Campus owned by such Transferee.
3.4 Resumption of Rights. If Transferee defaults with respect to any provision of this
Agreement, Developer may, but must not be obligated to, resume Transferee's obligations upon
written notification to City.
4. Development of the Campus. The following provisions, in addition to Applicable Rules,
govern the development and use of the Campus. However, nothing affects any Existing
Development on the Campus which is allowed to continue in its current location and under its
current development standards.
4.1 Entitlement to Develop. The Developer is granted the vested right to develop the
Project on the Campus subject to the Applicable Rules, the Project Approvals and any Future
Approvals.
4.2 Permitted Uses, Density, Height and Dedication of Land for Public Purposes. The
permitted and conditionally permitted uses of the Campus as well as the density or intensity of use,
the maximum height and size of buildings and provisions for reservation or dedication of land for
public purposes are set forth in the Project Approvals and Applicable Rules.
4.3 Development Standards. The Development Standards applicable to the Campus are
set forth in the Project Approvals and Applicable Rules.
4.4 Building Regulations. Nothing in this Agreement precludes City from applying
changes occurring from time to time in the Building Regulations, provided that such changes (a)
are found by City to be necessary to the health or safety of the citizens of the City, (b) are generally
applicable to all similar types of property in the City, and (c) do not prevent or unreasonably delay
development of the Project in accordance with this Agreement.
4.5 Subsequent Rules. Subsequent Rules cannot be applied by City to any part of the
Campus unless Developer gives City written notice of its election to have such Subsequent Rule
applied to the Campus, in which case such subsequent change is deemed to be an Applicable Rule.
4.6 Fees, Exactions, Mitigation Measures, Conditions, Reservations and Dedications.
4.6.1 All fees, exactions, mitigation measures, conditions, reservations and
dedications of land for public purposes that are applicable to the Project are set forth in the Project
Approvals, the Applicable Rules and this Agreement.
4.6.2 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, and specifically excluding
fees set by entities not controlled by City that are collected by City, City can only charge and
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impose those fees and exactions, including, without limitation, dedications and any other fee
relating to development or the privilege of developing, which are in effect on a City -wide basis as
of the Effective Date.
4.6.3 Developer must pay the impact fees pursuant to City Council Resolution
Nos. 4443 and 4687.
4.6.4 This Section cannot be construed to limit the authority of City to charge
normal and customary application, processing, and permit fees, including legal and environmental
processing costs, for land use approvals, building permits and other similar permits, for Future
Approvals, which fees are designed to reimburse City's actual expenses attributable to such
application, processing and permitting and are in force and effect on a City -wide basis at such time
as applications for such approvals are filed with City.
4.6.5 Nexus /Reasonable Relationship Challenges. Developer consents to, and
waives any rights it may have now or in the future to challenge the legal validity of, the conditions,
requirements, policies or programs required by this Agreement or Applicable Rules including,
without limitation, any claim that they constitute an abuse of the police power, violate substantive
due process, deny equal protection of the laws, effect a taking of property without payment of just
compensation, or impose an unlawful tax.
4.7 Use of Easements. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Applicable Rules,
easements dedicated for vehicular and pedestrian use are permitted to include easements for
underground drainage, water, sewer, gas, electricity, telephone, cable, environmental remediation
and other utilities and facilities so long as they do not unreasonably interfere with pedestrian and /or
vehicular use.
4.8 Timing of Development. In Pardee Construction Co. v. Cit y of Camarillo (Pardee),
37 Cal.3d 465 (1984), the California Supreme Court held that the failure of the parties therein to
provide for the timing or rate of development resulted in a later- adopted initiative restricting the
rate of development to prevail against the parties' agreement. City and Developer intend to avoid
the result in Pardee by acknowledging and providing that Developer has the right, without
obligation, to develop the Campus in such order and at such rate and times as Developer deems
appropriate within the exercise of its subjective business judgment, subject to the Term of this
Agreement.
In furtherance of the Parties' intent, as set forth in this Section, no future amendment of
any existing City ordinance or resolution, or future adoption of any ordinance, resolution or other
action, that purports to limit the rate or timing of development over time or alter the sequencing of
development phases, whether adopted or imposed by the City Council or through the initiative or
referendum process, applies to the Campus. However, nothing in this Section must be construed
to limit City's right to enforce Developer's obligation pursuant to this Agreement to provide all
infrastructure required by the Project Approvals and this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the above, Developer must be required to build the on -site and off -site
infrastructure required for the Project in accordance with the Project Milestones and Thresholds
that are listed in Exhibit D, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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4.9 Moratorium. No City- imposed moratorium or other limitation (whether relating to
the rate, timing or sequencing of the development or construction of all or any part of the Campus,
whether imposed by ordinance, initiative, resolution, policy, order or otherwise, and whether
enacted by the City Council, an agency of City, the electorate, or otherwise) affecting parcel or
subdivision maps (whether tentative, vesting tentative or final), building permits, occupancy
certificates or other entitlements to use or service (including, without limitation, water and sewer)
approved, issued or granted within City, or portions of City, applies to the Campus to the extent
such moratorium or other limitation is in conflict with this Agreement. However, the provisions
of this Section do not affect City's compliance with moratoria or other limitations mandated by
other governmental agencies or court- imposed moratoria or other limitations.
4.10 Infrastructure.
4.10.1 Infrastructure Capacity. Subject to Developer's installation of infrastructure
in accordance with the requirements of the Project Approvals, this Agreement, and any Future
Approvals, City acknowledges that it will have sufficient capacity in its infrastructure, services
and utility systems, including, without limitation, traffic circulation, storm drainage, flood control,
electric service, sewer collection, sewer treatment, sanitation service and, except for reasons
beyond City's control, water supply, treatment, distribution and service, to accommodate the
Project. To the extent that City renders such services or provides such utilities, City agrees that it
will serve the Project and that there is no restriction on hookups or service for the Project except
for reasons beyond City's control.
4.10.2 Infrastructure Phasing Flexibilit . Notwithstanding the provisions of any
phasing requirements in the Project Approvals or any Future Approvals, Developer and City
recognize that economic and market conditions may necessitate changing the order in which the
infrastructure is constructed. Therefore, City and Developer agree that should it become necessary
or desirable to develop any portion of the Project's infrastructure in an order that differs from the
order set forth in this Agreement, Developer and City will collaborate and City will permit any
modification requested by Developer so long as the modification continues to ensure adequate
infrastructure is available to serve that portion of the Project being developed and is in compliance
with Section 4.12 of this Agreement.
4.10.3 Infrastructure Completion. No building permit, final inspection or Certificate
of Occupancy will be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed by City if all infrastructure
required to serve the portion of the Campus covered by the building permit, final inspection or
Certificate of Occupancy is in place or is suitably guaranteed to be completed (by covenant, bond,
letter of credit or otherwise) to the reasonable satisfaction of the City before completion of
construction and all of the other relevant provisions of the Project Approvals and any Future
Approvals are satisfied.
4.10.4 Prevailing Wages. In the event any infrastructure improvements are paid for
in whole or in part out of public funds, as contemplated by Labor Code § 1720, Developer must
pay prevailing wages for the construction of such improvements to the extent required by
Applicable Law.
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4.11 Term. The term of this Agreement is ten (10) years from the Effective Date (the
"Term "). However, Developer or City is entitled to, by written notice to the other Party before the
Agreement's. expiration, one (1) five (5) -year extension, provided that the requesting Party is not
in material default of this Agreement at such time beyond any applicable period to cure provided
for by Section 12 below. Before the expiration of such five (5) -year extension, the Parties may
mutually agree to further extensions. In the event of litigation challenging this Agreement, the
Term is automatically suspended for the duration of such litigation and resumes upon final
disposition of such challenge and any appeal thereof upholding the validity of this Agreement. In
the event that a referendum petition concerning this Agreement is duly filed in such a manner that
the ordinance approving this Agreement is suspended, then the Term is deemed to commence upon
City Council certification of the results of the referendum election approving this Agreement.
4.12 Term of Map(s) and Other Project Approvals. Pursuant to California Government
Code §§ 66452.6(a) and 65863.9, the term of any subdivision or parcel map that has been or in the
future may be processed on all or any portion of the Campus and the term of each of the Project
Approvals will be extended for a period of time through the scheduled termination date of this
Agreement as set forth in Section 4.11 above, including any extensions thereto pursuant to Section
4.13 above.
4.13 Satisfaction of Mitigation Measpres and Conditions. In the event that any of the
mitigation measures or conditions required of Developer are implemented by others, Developer is
conclusively deemed to have satisfied such mitigation measures or conditions, consistent with
CEQA. If any such mitigation measures or conditions are rejected by a governmental agency with
jurisdiction, Developer may implement reasonably equivalent substitute mitigation, consistent
with CEQA, to the City's satisfaction, in lieu of the rejected mitigation measures or conditions.
Such substitution is deemed to be a Minor Modification pursuant to the ESSCSP.
4.14 In Lieu Credits. The City must grant Developer in lieu credits, as appropriate, and
as specified herein and for those matters set forth on attached Exhibit "E," which is incorporated
by reference.
5. Developer Agreements.
5.1 General. Developer must comply, or cause compliance, with: (i) this Agreement;
(ii) the Project Approvals including, without limitation, all mitigation measures required by the
determination made, pursuant to CEQA; and (iii) all Future Approvals for which it is the applicant.
5.2 Maintenance Obligations. Developer must maintain all portions of the Campus
visible from a public street and in its possession or control, including improvements thereon, in a
clean, neat and orderly manner. Developer's maintenance obligations survive any termination or
expiration of this Agreement.
5.3 Sales and Use Tax.
5.3.1 In the event the contract price for any work on the Project is valued at ten
million dollars ($10,000,000) or more, Developer agrees to report, on a State Board of Equalization
Tax Return, any purchases of tangible personal property made in connection with the finishing of
and /or installation of materials, or fixtures for the Project, when such purchases were made without
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sales or use tax due. Developer must indicate the City as a registered job site location on the State
Board of Equalization Tax Return. In such event, Developer must also obtain a permit or a sub -
permit from the State Board of Equalization indicating the City as the registered job site location,
in accordance with State Board of Equalization Operations Memorandum No. 1023.
5.3.2 Developer further agrees that if Developer retains contractors or
subcontractors to perform a portion of work in the Project, and said contracts or subcontracts are
valued at ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or more, said contracts or subcontracts must contain
the provisions set forth in Section 5.3.1 above.
5.3.3 The Director of Finance of the City is authorized to relieve Developer, and
Developer's contractors and subcontractors, from the requirements set forth in this Section 5.3
upon proof to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Finance that Developer and /or its
contractors or subcontractors have made good faith efforts to obtain said permit or sub - permits,
but were denied the same by the State Board of Equalization.
5.4 Developer's Project must, at a minimum, comply with the current Cal Green
Standards.
6. Citv Aureements.
6.1 Expedited Processing. The City must process in an expedited manner all plan
checking, excavation, grading, building, encroachment and street improvement permits,
Certificates of Occupancy, utility connection authorizations, and other ministerial permits or
approvals necessary, convenient or appropriate for the grading, excavation, construction,
development, improvement, use and occupancy of the Project in accordance with City's
accelerated plan check process under the Applicable Rules. Without limiting the foregoing, if
requested by Developer, City agrees to utilize private planners and plan checkers (upon
Developer's request and at Developer's cost) and any other available means to expedite the
processing of Project applications, including concurrent processing of such applications by various
City departments.
6.2 Processing Cooperation and Assistance. To the extent permitted by law, City must
reasonably cooperate with Developer in securing any and all entitlements, authorizations, permits
or approvals which may be required by any other governmental or quasi - governmental entity in
connection with the development of the Project or the Campus. Without limiting the foregoing,
City must reasonably cooperate with the Developer in any dealings with federal, state and other
local governmental and quasi - governmental entities concerning issues affecting the Campus. City
must keep Developer fully informed with respect to its communications with such agencies which
could impact the development of the Campus. City must not take any actions to encourage any
other governmental or quasi - governmental entities from withholding any necessary approvals and
any such contrary actions on the part of the City must be considered a breach of this Agreement
by City.
6.3 Processing During Third Patty Litigation. The filing of any third party lawsuit(s)
against City or Developer relating to this Agreement, the Project Approvals, any Future Approvals
or to other development issues affecting any portion of the Campus or the Project must not hinder,
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delay or stop the development, processing or construction of the Project, approval of applications
for any Future Approvals, or issuance of ministerial permits or approvals, unless the third party
obtains a court order preventing the activity. City must not stipulate to or cooperate in the issuance
of any such order.
6.4 Reimbursement for City's Efforts on Behalf of Developer. To the extent that City,
on behalf of Developer, attempts to enter into binding agreements with other entities in order to
ensure the availability of certain permits and approvals or services necessary for development of
the Project as described in this Agreement, Developer must reimburse City for all costs and
expenses incurred in connection with seeking and entering into any such agreement. Any fees,
assessments or other amounts payable by City pursuant to any such agreement must be borne by
Developer except where Developer notified City in writing, before City entering into such
agreement, that it does not desire for City to execute such agreement.
6.5 City's Efforts to Defend and/or Enforce Multi Agency Agreements, Developer must
defend and indemnify — the to the extent set forth in this Agreement — City in any challenge by
any person to any such agreement, and must reimburse City for any costs and expenses incurred
by City in enforcing any such agreement.
7. Traffic Improvements.
7.1 Nash Street.
7. 1.1 At such time that the Nash Street connection is required under the terms of
the Agreement, Developer must build the Nash Street extension consistent with the General Plan
Secondary Arterial roadway classification and as shown on Vesting Map No. 71551.
7.1.2 The Nash Street extension must be completed before Phase II of Vesting
Map No. 71551 is recorded or a certificate of occupancy being issued for any new development
which would cause the trip cap of 89 a.m. peak hour, 225 p.m. peak hour trips, or 3,775 daily trips
to be exceeded.
7.1.3 Developer will receive in lieu credit against City's traffic impact fees for
the actual cost of construction of the Nash Street extension. Developer must submit appropriate
documentation to City to verify the construction costs.
7.1.4 When the Nash Street extension is complete, Developer must offer for
dedication the street and public improvements associated with the street to City (collectively,
"Nash Street Improvements ").
7.1.5 When City accepts the Nash Street extension and improvements,
Developer will not be responsible for maintenance of the public street improvements including,
without limitation, sidewalks, signs, roadways, street lights, and lighting fixtures. Public use of the
Nash Street extension is not permitted until City accepts such dedication.
7.1.6 Developer agrees to cooperate with City in creating a landscaping and
lighting assessment district to cover only the maintenance costs of the landscape and lighting
portion of the Nash Street improvements and will not protest the formation of any such district.
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The costs of the assessment engineer and other direct set -up costs of the assessment district will
be included in the assessment costs to be levied against the affected properties.
7.2 Continental Boulevard Public Access.
7.2.1 Developer must build the extension of the Continental Boulevard roadway
located on Parcel 25 consistent with the General Plan Secondary Arterial roadway classification
(as shown on Vesting Map No. 7155 1) before phase II of Vesting Map No. 71551 is recorded. The
Developer must build the extension of the Continental Boulevard roadway located on Parcel 21
consistent with the General Plan Collector roadway classification (as shown on Vesting Map No.
71551) before phase III of Vesting Map No. 71551 is recorded.
7.2.2 Continental Boulevard, and the extension thereof, must remain a private
roadway, except as specified in Sections 7.2.3 and 7.2.4 below. The private roadway may be
fenced, and /or guarded and /or gated.
7.2.3 If at any time buildings along Continental Boulevard are sold, leased, or
used by any third party that is not an affiliate of Raytheon, Developer must provide a public access
easement to City for this street. For purposes of this section, an affiliate includes a subsidiary or
partner of Raytheon.
7.2.4 Notwithstanding Section 7.2.3, Developer may offer Continental Boulevard
to City for dedication. If City accepts Continental Boulevard and its improvements, Developer will
not be responsible for maintenance of the public street improvements including, without limitation,
sidewalks, signs, roadways, street lights, and lighting fixtures.
7.2.5 Developer agrees to cooperate with City in creating a landscaping and
lighting assessment district to cover only the maintenance costs of the landscape and lighting
portion of the Continental Boulevard improvements and will not protest the formation of any such
district. The costs of the assessment engineer and other direct set -up costs of the assessment district
will be included in the assessment costs to be levied against the affected properties.
7.2.6 Developer agrees to a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication to the City of
Parcel 26 of Vesting Map No. 71551. This dedication may be accepted by the City at such time
the City permits circulation through the adjacent golf course and that portion of Continental
Boulevard connecting Parcel 26 and El Segundo Boulevard is made accessible to the public.
7.3 E1 Segundo Boulevard Iml2rovements.
7.3.1 Developer must complete the El Segundo Boulevard roadway
improvements consistent with the General Plan Major Arterial classification and as shown on
Vesting Map No. 71551, based on the following phasing criteria:
7.3.1.1 If either Parcel 15 or 16 of Vesting Map No. 71551 is developed,
the required roadway improvements must be completed on the El Segundo Boulevard frontage of
both Parcels 15 and 16 before City issues a certificate of occupancy for any new building in that
area.
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7.3.1.2 If Parcel 14 of Vesting Map No. 71551 is developed, the
required roadway improvements must be completed on the El Segundo Boulevard frontage of
Parcel 14 before City issues a certificate of occupancy for any new building in that area.
7.3.1.3 If Parcels 1, 2, 3, or 4 of Vesting Map No. 71551 are developed,
then the required roadway improvements must be completed on the El Segundo Boulevard
frontage for all parcels within the Specific Plan area with El Segundo Boulevard frontage before
City issues a certificate of occupancy for any new building in such areas.
7.3.2 Developer is responsible for all construction costs relating to the El Segundo
Boulevard roadway improvements, including the cost of roadway construction, retaining walls,
pole relocation and Class 1 bicycle path (see Section 7.4), except as specified below.
7.3.2.1 Notwithstanding the above, Developer is not responsible for
relocation of any infrastructure that is not directly on the El Segundo Boulevard frontage and
located within the Campus. The SCE towers at the corner of El Segundo and Sepulveda Boulevards
are specifically excluded from Developer's responsibility under this Section 7.3.2.
7.3.2.2 Developer is entitled to receive in lieu credit against City's
traffic impact fees for the actual cost of construction of the El Segundo Boulevard improvements.
Developer must submit documentation acceptable to City to verify the construction costs. No
credit will be given for the value of the land area required for the El Segundo Boulevard widening.
7.3.2.3. Developer's costs will be offset by any grants provided to City
for such improvements by any outside agency. City must use its best efforts to seek any and all
available grants.
7.3.3 As an alternative to construction, Developer may pay a portion of the
required traffic mitigation fees as a lump sum. This lump sum would cover the costs of El Segundo
Boulevard improvements located in the plan area within 275 feet east of the Sepulveda Boulevard
intersection. This area includes three (3) utility poles Developer has identified as having significant
relocation costs. This lump sum would be required before the first building permit for new
development in the Campus is issued. The amount of the lump sum will be based on a revised
estimate of the costs associated with improvements within the El Segundo Boulevard right -of -way
where Developer would like City to proceed with improvements instead of the Developer.
7.4 El Segundo Boulevard Bicycle Path.
7.4.1 Developer must construct a Class 1 bicycle path on El Segundo Boulevard
during the same period in which the El Segundo Boulevard Improvements discussed in Section
7.3 above or installed, subject to the following:
7.4.1.1 For lots with frontage on that portion of El Segundo Boulevard
located east of the future extension of Continental Boulevard and west of the future extension of
Nash Street, the bicycle path may be located within the required building setback areas as long as
a five foot distance is maintained between the bicycle path and any building or structure.
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7.4.1.2 In order to facilitate the 4th travel lane under the Green -Line light
rail overpass, the El Segundo Boulevard bike path must be routed south of the overpass supports
and through the Metro Station area. An easement must be provided over Parcel 14 of Vesting Map
No. 71551 to allow this routing. No building setback modifications are required due to such
rerouting as long as a five foot distance between the bicycle path and any building is maintained.
7.4.1.3 Developer is not responsible for the cost of relocation any
infrastructure that is not directly on the El Segundo Boulevard frontage of the Campus, including
without limitation, the SCE tower at the corner of El Segundo and Sepulveda Boulevards.
7.4.2 Developer is entitled to receive in lieu credit against City's traffic impact
fees for the actual cost of construction of the El Segundo Boulevard bicycle path. Developer must
submit documentation acceptable to City to verify the construction costs. No credit will be given
for the value of the land area under the El Segundo Boulevard bike path.
7.4.3 Developer's costs will be offset by any grants provided to the City of El
Segundo by any outside agency relating to the construction of the bicycle path along El Segundo
Boulevard.
7.5 Nash Street Extension Bicycle Lane.
7.5.1 Developer must construct a Class II bicycle lane in each direction of the
Nash Street extension.
7.5.2 The Class II bicycle lane will be integrated into the Nash Street roadway.
7.5.3 Construction costs for the bicycle lane are considered to be part of the
overall Nash Street roadway extension and are Developer's responsibility.
7.5.4 The width of the Class II bicycle lanes are included within the overall Right
of Way width of the Nash Street Extension. This is illustrated in the Vesting Map No. 71551
exhibit entitled "Typical Section: Secondary Arterial Street." No additional public right -of -way
will be required for the bicycle lane.
7.6 Green Line Station.
7.6.1 Developer must pay $75,000 towards the construction of bicycle parking
facilities at or adjacent to the Metro Green Line El Segundo Station. The $75,000 payment must
be made before City issues a certificate of occupancy is issued for any building included in Phase
II. Developer is entitled to receive in lieu credit against City's traffic impact fees for this payment.
7.6.2 Developer must allow a pedestrian easement across one or a combination
of parcels 13,14 and /or 24 of Vesting Map No. 71551 to allow direct pedestrian access to the Green
Line station. The walkway must be completed before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any
building on parcel 13 or 14. The walkway must be paved and compliant with ADA requirements
with a minimum width of five feet.
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7.7 Coral Circle Connection. Developer agrees to provide City with a 20 -year
irrevocable offer of dedication of Parcels 20 and 22 of Vesting Map No. 71551. This dedication
may be accepted by City at such time City enters agreements with adjacent landowners located at
363 -365 Coral Circle and 401 Coral Circle to obtain public street access across their property for
a roadway to connect Nash Street to Coral Circle. The offer of dedication will allow for fee simple
ownership of Parcels 20 and 22 to be transferred to the owners of 363 -365 Coral Circle and 401
Coral Circle, and a public street dedication for a portion of the two parcels to the City for a roadway
consistent with the "Local Commercial Street" General Plan Circulation Element Street
Classification.
7.8 Traffic Fee In Lieu Credits. Except as otherwise specified herein, Developer will
be entitled to in lieu credits against the City's traffic impact fees for all required traffic mitigation
measures within the City of El Segundo's jurisdiction that are constructed or paid by Developer.
Developer is not entitled to any in lieu credits for mitigation measures outside of the City's
jurisdiction.
8. Utilities
8.1 City must maintain all City -owned public utilities located in public or private streets
within the Campus. Any utilities located on private property must be the responsibility of
Developer, or its successor in interest.
8.2 City is contemplating a capacity upgrade in the El Segundo sewer line.
8.2.1 Up to 2,142,457 square feet of development, the total amount of new
development allowed by the Specific Plan, must be able to access sewer service in the El Segundo
Boulevard sewer trunk line after completion of the sewer line upgrade provided that Developer
contributes twenty -five percent (25 %) up to a maximum amount of $375,000.00 toward
completion of the sewer upgrade.
8.2.2 Developer must make its contribution at the time the City awards the sewer
improvement project, but no later than December 31, 2018, for Developer to obtain access to the
El Segundo Boulevard sewer trunk line.
8.2.3 Upon payment, City must reserve a portion of the available capacity in the
existing fifteen inch (15 ") line up to a net increase of 30,212 gallons per day for Developer and
Developer is entitled to connect to the existing line through a temporary sewer connection.
Developer is entitled to make a permanent connection to the upgraded line once the sewer capacity
upgrade project is completed.
9. Recreational Access.
9.1 The Specific Plan provides for 7.54 acres of land to be used for Open Space and
Recreational purposes. This land must remain private and only available to Raytheon employees.
However, should Developer sell more than twenty percent (20 %) of ESSCSP Campus Area (i.e.,
at least 28.44 acres), to a user other than Raytheon or a Raytheon affiliate, Developer must provide
non - Raytheon or Raytheon affiliated employees within the ESSCSP area with permanent access
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to the 7.54 -acre recreational area within the Campus. The access must be formalized through
agreements between Raytheon and the purchaser(s) of the property.
9.2 The Developer must record a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication of the 7.54
acre recreational /open space area to the City of El Segundo, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, for future potential park purposes if located on any of the lots (Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13
or 14 of Vesting Map No. 71551) outside the Raytheon security fenced perimeter.
10. Pa rnents after Approval.
10.1 Six Annual Payments. The Developer must make one annual payment of$500,000
and five subsequent annual payments of $700,000 each to the City. Payments will start on March
31, 2016 and occur annually on March 31St, with the final payment due on March 31, 2021. These
payments will be deposited to the City's General Fund and may be used for any general purpose
identified by the City Council in its sole discretion. The total amount of the six payments is
$4,000,000.
10.2 Payment in Year 10. If the Nash Street extension, identified in Section 7. 1, is not
completed within 10 years of the effective date of the City Council Ordinance approving the
Specific Plan and related entitlements, then the Developer is required to make a $5,000,000
payment not later than the anniversary date that the Ordinance became effective (e.g., if the
Ordinance became effective December 1, 2015, then payment would be due not later than
December 2, 2025). This payment will be deposited to the City's General Fund and may be used
for any general purpose identified by the City Council in its sole discretion.
10.3 Building Permit Fee. Before building permits are issued for any new development
(not existing at time of project approval) in the project area, the Developer must pay a $0.50 per
gross square -foot fee. All revenue from this fee will be deposited to the City's General Fund and
may be used for any general purpose identified by the City Council in its sole discretion.
11. Uniform Codes and Standard Specifications
11.1 Nothing in this Agreement prevents City from applying Uniform Codes to the
Project provided that the provisions of any such Uniform Code:
11.1.1 apply to the Project only to the extent that such code is in effect on a City
wide basis;
11.1.2 with respect to those portions of any such model code that have been
adopted by City without amendment, be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with the
interpretation and application of such code pursuant to California Law.
11.2 Nothing in this Agreement prevents City from applying to the Project "standard
specifications" for public improvements (e.g., streets, storm drainage, parking lot standards,
driveway widths) as the same may be adopted or amended from time to time by City, provided
that the provisions of any such standards and specifications apply only to the extent they are in
effect on a citywide basis and do not conflict with standards contained in the Specific Plan. As
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they concern the Project or the Project Site, to the extent any City Law or other City ordinance,
regulation, standard, or specification conflicts with the Specific Plan, the Specific Plan controls
unless otherwise provided herein.
11.3 State and Federal Law. As provided in Government Code § 65869.5, in the event
that state or federal laws or regulations, enacted after the Vesting Date ( "Changes in the Law ")
prevent or preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement, such provisions
of the Agreement will be, by operation of law, modified or suspended, or performance thereof
delayed, as and to the extent may be necessary to comply with such Changes in the Law. In the
event any state or federal resources agency (i.e., California Department of Fish and Game, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control
Board /State Water Resources Control Board), in connection with its final issuance of a permit or
certification for all or a portion of the Project, imposes requirements ( "Permitting Requirements ")
that require modifications to the Project, then the parties will work together in good faith to
incorporate such changes into the Project; provided, however, that if Developer appeals or
challenges any such Permit Requirements, then the parties may defer such changes until the
completion of such appeal or challenge.
12. Demonstration of Good Faith Compliance
12.1 Review of Compliance. In accordance with Government Code § 65865.1, this
Section 12 and the Applicable Rules, once each year, on or before each anniversary of the Effective
Date ( "Periodic Review "), the Director will review the extent of Developer's good faith substantial
compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement as well as the performance by the
City of its obligations under this Agreement.
12.2 Good Faith Compliance. During each Periodic Review, Developer must
demonstrate that, during the preceding twelve (12) month period, that it has been in good faith
compliance with this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "good faith
compliance" means that Developer has demonstrated that it acted in a commercially reasonable
manner (taking into account the circumstances which then exist) and in good faith in and has
substantially complied with Developer's material obligations under this Agreement.
12.3 City Report - Information to be Provided to Developer. At least fourteen (14) days
before the annual Effective Date the City must deliver to Developer a copy of all staff reports
prepared in connection with a Periodic Review, any prior staff reports generated during the review
period, written comments from the public and, to the extent practical, all related exhibits
concerning such Periodic Review ( "City Report").
12.4 Developer's Report. No later than the annual Effective Date, Developer must
submit a written status report to the Director addressing the good faith compliance issue and any
issues raised by the City Report,provided to Developer in accordance with Section 12.3 above.
12.5 Notice Of Non - Compliance; Cure Rights. If, after reviewing the Developer's
Report, the Director reasonably concludes on the basis of substantial evidence that as to any parcel
or parcels comprising the Campus, Developer has not demonstrated that it is in good faith
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compliance with this Agreement the Director may issue and deliver to Developer a written Notice
of Violation as set forth in Section 14 below.
12.6 I'UbHe Notice of Finding. Any appeal of the Director's determination (including
any appeal by Developer) must be filed within twenty (20) days following such decision. Filing
such an appeal tolls the cure period specified in the Notice of Violation. Notwithstanding section
17, an appeal regarding the Notice of Violation must be heard directly by the City Council at a
duly- noticed public hearing and the City Council must issue a final decision. Not in limitation of
the forgoing, Developer retains the right to challenge City's issuance of any final decision pursuant
to Code of Civil Procedure § 1094.5 without complying with the procedures set forth in Section
13.4 below.
12.7 Failure of Periodic Review. The City's failure to review, at least annually,
compliance by Developer with the terms and conditions of this Agreement does not constitute nor
can it be asserted by any Party as a breach by any other Party of this Agreement. If the City fails
to provide the City Report by the Effective Date, Developer will be deemed to be in good faith
compliance with this Agreement.
13. Excusable Delays. Performance by any Party of its obligations in this Agreement is
excused during any period of "Excusable Delay," as defined, provided that the Party claiming the
delay gives notice of the delay to the other Party as soon as reasonably possible after the same has
been ascertained. For purposes hereof, Excusable Delay means delay that directly affects, and is
beyond the reasonable control of, the Party claiming the delay, including without limitation: (a)
civil commotion; (b) riot; (c) strike, picketing or other labor dispute; (d) shortage of materials or
supplies; (e) damage to work in progress or delays by reason of fire, flood, including flood due to
rains, earthquake, windstorm, or other casualty; (f) reasonably unforeseeable delay caused by a
reasonably unforeseeable restriction imposed or mandated by a governmental entity other than
City; (g) litigation brought by a third party attacking the validity of a Project Approval, a Future
Approval or any other action necessary for development of the Campus; (h) delays caused by any
default by the other Party; or (i) delays due to the presence or remediation of hazardous materials.
The Term of this Agreement, including any extensions, will automatically be extended by any
period of Excusable Delay.
14. Default Provisions.
14.1 Default. Either Party to this Agreement will have breached this Agreement if it
materially breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement and the same is not cured within the
time set forth in a written notice of violation (the "Notice of Violation ") from the non - breaching
Party to the breaching Party, which period of time is not less than ten (10) days following receipt
of written notice from the non - breaching Party for monetary defaults, and not less than sixty (60)
days following receipt of written notice from the non - breaching Party for non - monetary defaults
from the date that the notice is deemed received, provided if the breaching Party cannot reasonably
cure a non - monetary default within the time set forth in the notice, then the breaching Party will
not be in default if it commences to cure the default within such time limit and diligently effects
such cure thereafter. If City determines that a default may have occurred, City may choose to
terminate this Agreement in which case it must give written notice to Developer of its intention to
terminate and comply with the notice and public hearing requirements of Government Code §§
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65867 and 65868. At the time and place set for the hearing on termination, Developer will be given
an opportunity to be heard. If the City Council finds based upon the evidence that Developer is in
breach of this Agreement, the City Council may modify or terminate this Agreement; provided,
however, if Developer initiates a resolution of dispute in accordance with the provisions of Section
14.4 below within sixty (60) days following the City Council's determination that Developer is in
breach of this Agreement, the City Council's decision to modify or terminate this Agreement is
stayed until the issue has been resolved through informal procedures, mediation, or court
proceedings.
14.2 Content of Notice of Violation. Every Notice of Violation must state with
specificity that it is given pursuant to this Section of the Agreement, the nature of the alleged
breach, (including references to the pertinent provisions of this Agreement), the portion of the
Campus involved, and the manner in which the breach may be satisfactorily cured. Notice must be
given in accordance with Section 23 hereof.
14.3 Remedies for Breach. The Parties agree that the remedies for breach of this
Agreement are limited to the remedies expressly set forth in this subsection. The remedies for
breach of this Agreement by City or Developer are limited to injunctive relief and /or specific
performance.
14.4 Resolution of Disputes. City and Developer agree to attempt to settle any claim,
dispute or controversy arising from this Agreement through consultation and negotiation in good
faith and in a spirit of mutual cooperation. If those attempts fail, the dispute may be mediated by
a mediator chosen jointly by City and Developer within thirty (3 0) days after notice by one of the
parties demanding non - binding mediation. Neither party may unreasonably withhold consent to
the selection of a mediator, and City and Developer will share the cost of the mediation equally.
The parties may agree to engage in some other form of non - binding alternate dispute resolution
( "ADR ") procedure in lieu of mediation. Any dispute that cannot be resolved between the parties
through negotiation or mediation within two months after the date of the initial demand for non-
binding mediation may then be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Los
Angeles, California.
14.5 Attorneys Fees and Costs. Each party to this Agreement agrees to waive any
entitlement of attorneys' fees and costs incurred with respect to any dispute arising from this
Agreement. The parties will each bear their own attorneys' fees and costs in the event of any
dispute.
15. Mortgap-ee Protection. This Agreement does not prevent or limit the Developer, in any
manner, at Developer's sole discretion, from encumbering the Campus or any portion thereof or
any improvements thereon by any mortgage, deed of trust or other security device. City
acknowledges that the lender(s) providing such financing ( "Mortgagee ") may require certain
Agreement interpretations and agrees, upon request, from time to time, to meet with Developer
and representatives of such lender(s) to provide within a reasonable time period City's response to
such requested interpretations. City will not unreasonably withhold its consent to any such
requested interpretation, provided that such interpretation is consistent with the intent and purposes
of this Agreement. Any Mortgagee of a mortgage or a beneficiary of a deed of trust or any
successor or assign thereof, including without limitation the purchaser at a judicial or non judicial
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foreclosure sale or a person or entity who obtains title by deed -in -lieu of foreclosure on the Campus
must be entitled to the following rights and privileges:
15.1 Mortgage Not rendered Invalid. Neither entering into this Agreement nor a breach
of this Agreement will defeat, render invalid, diminish, or impair the priority of the lien of any
mortgage or deed of trust on the Campus made in good faith and for value. No Mortgagee has an
obligation or duty under this Agreement to perform Developer's obligations, or to guarantee such
performance, before taking title to all or a portion of the Campus.
15.2 Request for Notice to Mortgagee. The Mortgagee of any mortgage or deed of trust
encumbering the Campus, or any part thereof, who has submitted a request in writing to the City
in the manner specified herein for giving notices, is entitled to receive a copy of any Notice of
Violation delivered to the Developer.
15.3 Mortgagee's Time to Cure. City must provide a copy of any Notice of Violation to
the Mortgagee within ten (10) days of sending the Notice of Violation to Developer. The
Mortgagee has the right, but not the obligation, to cure the default for a period of sixty (60) days
after receipt of such Notice of Violation or such longer period of time as may be specified in the
Notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such default is a default which can only be remedied by
such Mortgagee obtaining possession of a Campus, or any portion thereof, and such Mortgagee
seeks to obtain possession, such Mortgagee has until sixty (60) days after the date of obtaining
such possession to cure or, if such default cannot reasonably be cured within such period, to
commence to cure such default, provided that such default is cured no later than one (1) year after
Mortgagee obtains such possession.
15.4 Cure Rights. Any Mortgagee who takes title to all of the Campus, or any part
thereof, pursuant to foreclosure of the mortgage or deed of trust, or a deed in lieu of foreclosure,
will succeed to the rights and obligations of Developer under this Agreement as to the Campus or
portion thereof so acquired; provided, however, in no event is such Mortgagee liable for any
defaults or monetary obligations of Developer arising before acquisition of title to the Campus by
such Mortgagee, except that any such Mortgagee is not entitled to a building permit or occupancy
certificate until all delinquent and current fees and other monetary or non - monetary obligations
due under this Agreement for the Campus, or portion thereof acquired by such Mortgagee, have
been satisfied.
15.5 Bankruptcy. If any Mortgagee is prohibited from commencing or prosecuting
foreclosure or other appropriate proceedings in the nature of foreclosure by any process or
injunction issued by any court or by reason of any action by any court having jurisdiction of any
bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings involving Developer, the times specified in Section 14.3
above will be extended for the period of the prohibition, except that any such extension cannot
extend the Term of this Agreement.
15.6 Disaffirmation. If this Agreement is terminated as to any portion of the Campus by
reason of (i) any default or (ii) as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this Agreement is disaffirmed
by a receiver, liquidator, or trustee for Developer or its property, City, if requested by any
Mortgagee, will negotiate in good faith with such Mortgagee for a new development agreement
for the Project as to such portion of the Campus with the most senior Mortgagee requesting such
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new agreement. This agreement does not require any Mortgagee or the City to enter into a new
development agreement pursuant to this Section.
16. Estoppel Certificate. At any time and from time to time, Developer may deliver written
notice to City and City may deliver written notice to Developer requesting that such Party certify
in writing that, to the knowledge of the certifying Party: (i) this Agreement is in full force and
effect and a binding obligation of the Parties; (ii) this Agreement has not been amended, or if
amended, the identity of each amendment; and (iii) the requesting Party is not in breach of this
Agreement, or if in breach, a description of each such breach. The Party receiving such a request
must execute and return the certificate within thirty (30) days following receipt of the notice. The
failure of City to deliver such a written notice within such time constitutes a conclusive
presumption against City that, except as may be represented by Developer, this Agreement is in
full force and effect without modification, and that there are no uncured defaults in the performance
of the Developer. The Director is authorized to execute, on behalf of City, any Estoppel Certificate
requested by Developer. City acknowledges that a certificate may be relied upon by successors in
interest to Developer who requested the certificate and by holders of record of deeds of trust on
the portion of the Campus in which that Developer has a legal interest.
17. Administration of Agreement.
17.1 Appeal of Determinations. Any decision by City staff concerning the interpretation
or administration of this Agreement or development of the Campus in accordance herewith may
be appealed by Developer to the Planning Commission, and thereafter, if necessary, to the City
Council pursuant to the El Segundo Municipal Code. Developer cannot seek judicial review of any
staff decision without first having exhausted its remedies pursuant to this Agreement. Final
determinations by the City Council are subject to judicial review subject to the restrictions and
limitations of California law.
17.2 Operating Memoranda. The provisions of this Agreement require a close degree of
cooperation between City and Developer. During the Term of this Agreement, clarifications to this
Agreement and the Applicable Rules may be appropriate with respect to the details of performance
of City and Developer. If and when, from time to time, during the terms of this Agreement, City
and Developer agree that such clarifications are necessary or appropriate, they will effectuate such
clarification through a memoranda approved in writing by City and Developer (the "Operating
Memoranda "), which, after execution, will be attached hereto and become part of this Agreement
and the same may be further clarified from time to time as necessary with future written approval
by City and Developer. Operating Memoranda are not intended to and do not constitute an
amendment to this Agreement but are mere ministerial clarifications, therefore public notices and
hearings are not required. The City Attorney is authorized, upon consultation with, and approval
of, the Developer, to determine whether a requested clarification may be effectuated pursuant to
this Section or whether the requested clarification is of such character to constitute an amendment
hereof which requires compliance with the provisions of Section 18 below. The authority to enter
into such Operating Memoranda is hereby delegated to the Director, and the Director is hereby
authorized to execute any Operating Memoranda hereunder without further City Council action.
17.3 Certificate of Performance. Upon the completion of the Project, or the completion
of development of any parcel within the Project, or upon completion of performance of this
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Agreement or its earlier revocation and termination, City must provide Developer, upon
Developer's request, with a statement ( "Certificate of Performance ") evidencing said completion
or revocation and the release of Developer from further obligations hereunder, except for any
ongoing obligations hereunder. The Certificate of Performance must be signed by the appropriate
agents of Developer and City and be recorded in the official records of Los Angeles County,
California. Such Certificate of Performance is not a notice of completion as referred to in Civil
Code § 3093.
18. Amendment or Termination by Mutual Consent. Except as otherwise set forth herein, this
Agreement may only be amended or terminated, in whole or in part, by mutual consent of City and
Developer, and upon compliance with the provisions of Government Code §§ 65867 and 65867.5.
19. Indemnification/Defense.
19.1 Indemnification. Developer agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from
and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising from the City's approval of Project, this Agreement, Developer's
performance of this Agreement, and all procedures with approving this Agreement (collectively,
"Discretionary Approvals "), except to the extent such is a result of the City's sole negligence or
intentional misconduct. Should the City 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 the
Discretionary Approvals, Developer agrees to defend the City (at the City's request and with
counsel satisfactory to the City) and will indemnify the City for any judgment rendered against it
or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise, except to the extent such action is a result of the
City's sole negligence or intentional misconduct. For purposes of this Section "the City" includes
the City of El Segundo's elected officials, appointed officials, officers, and employees.
19.2 Defense of Agreement. If City accepts Developer's indemnification and defense as
provided in Section 19.1 above, City agrees to and must timely take all actions which are necessary
or required to uphold the validity and enforceability of this Agreement, the Discretionary
Approvals, Project Approvals, Development Standards and the Applicable Rules. This Section 18
will survive the termination of this Agreement.
20. Cooperation in the Event of Legal Challenge.
20.1 Third P Challenges. In the event of any administrative, legal or equitable action
or other proceeding instituted by any person or entity not a party to the Agreement challenging the
validity of any provision of this Agreement, challenging any Approval, or challenging the
sufficiency of any environmental review of either this Agreement or any Approval under CEQA
(each a "Third Party Challenge "), each party must cooperate in the defense of such Third Party
Challenge, in accordance with this Section. Developer agrees to pay City's costs of defending a
Third Party Challenge, including all court costs and reasonable attorney's fees expended by City
(including the time and cost of the City Attorney) in defense of any Third Party Action, as well as
the time of City's staff spent in connection with such defense. Developer may select its own legal
counsel to represent Developer's interests in any Third Party Challenge at Developer's sole cost
and expense. City agrees that it will not enter into a settlement agreement to any Third Party
Challenge without Developer's written consent. Developer's obligation to pay City's costs in the
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defense of a Third Party Challenge does not extend to those costs incurred on appeal unless
otherwise authorized by Developer in writing.
20.2 Third Party Challenges Related to the Applicability Ci Laws. The provisions of
this Section will apply only in the event of a legal or equitable action or other proceeding, before
a court of competent jurisdiction, instituted by any person or entity not a party to the Agreement
challenging the applicability to the Project or Project Site of a conflicting City Law (a "Third Party
Enforcement Action "):
20.2.1 In the event of a Third Party Enforcement Action, City must (i) promptly notify
Developer of such action or proceeding, and (ii) stipulate to Developer's intervention as a party to
such action or proceeding unless Developer has already been named as a respondent or real party
in interest to such action or proceeding. In no event will City take any action that would frustrate,
hinder, or otherwise complicate Developer's efforts to intervene, join or otherwise participate as a
party to any Third Party Enforcement Action. As requested by Developer, City must use its best
efforts to ensure that Developer is permitted to intervene, join or otherwise participate as a party
to any Third Party Enforcement Action. If, for any reason, Developer is not permitted to intervene,
join or otherwise participate as a party to any Third Party Enforcement Action, the parties to this
Agreement agree to cooperate, to the maximum extent permitted by law, in the defense of such
action or proceeding. For purposes of this Section, the required cooperation between the parties
includes, without limitation, developing litigation strategies, preparing litigation briefs and other
related documents, conferring on all aspects of the litigation, developing settlement strategies, and,
to the extent permitted by law, jointly making significant decisions related to the relevant litigation,
throughout the course thereof.
20.2.2 City's costs of defending any Third Party Enforcement Action, including all
court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees expended by City (including the time and cost of the
City Attorney) in defense of any Third Party Enforcement Action, as well as the time of City's
staff spent in connection with such defense (the "Enforcement Action Defense Costs), will be paid
in accordance with this Agreement. Notwithstanding the forgoing, in no event will the
Enforcement Action Defense Costs extend to, nor will Developer or the Project be obligated to
pay, any costs incurred on appeal unless otherwise authorized by Developer in writing;
20.2.3 City must not enter into a settlement agreement or take any other action to
resolve any Third Party Enforcement Action without Developer's written consent. City cannot,
without Developer's written consent, take any action that would frustrate, hinder or otherwise
prevent Developer's efforts to settle or otherwise resolve any Third Party Enforcement Action.
20.2.4 Provided that City complies with this Section and provided that Developer
is a party to the relevant Third Party Enforcement Action, Developer agrees to be bound by any
final judgment (i.e., following all available appeals) arising out of a Third Party Enforcement
Action and further agrees that no default under this Agreement will arise if such final judgment
requires City to apply to the Project or Project Site a City Law that conflicts with Applicable Law
or this Agreement.
21. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each provision of this Agreement of which
time is an element.
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22. Effective Date. This Agreement becomes operative on the Effective Date.
23. Notices. Any notice that a party is required or may desire to give the other must be in
writing and may be sent by: i) personal delivery; or ii) by deposit in the United States mail, postage
paid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; or iii) by overnight delivery using a
nationally recognized overnight courier, providing proof of delivery; or iv) by facsimile or
electronic delivery, evidenced by confirmed receipt, addressed as follows (subject to the right of a
party to designate a different address for itself by notice similarly given):
If to City: City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
Attention: City Manager
Phone: 310 524 -2301
Fax: 310 322 -7137
E -Mail: gcarpenter @elsegundo.org
With a Copy to: City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
Attention: Director of Planning and Building Safety
Phone: 310 524 -2346
Fax: 310 322 -4167
E -mail: slee @elsegundo.org
With a Copy to: City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
Attention: Planning Manager
Phone: 310 524 -2340
Fax: 310 322 -4167
Email: kchristensen @elsegundo.org
With a Copy to: Hensley Law Group
2600 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 500
Burbank, California 91505
Attention: Mark D. Hensley, Esq.
Phone: 818/333 -5120
If to Developer:
Fax: 818/333 -5121
E- Mail: mhensley @hensleylawgroup.com
Raytheon Company
2000 El Segundo Boulevard
Main Station 5158
El Segundo, California 90245
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Attention: Director of Facilities and Real Estate
Phone: 310/647 -8880
Fax: 310/647 -9348
E -Mail: Scott pozza @raytheon.com
With a Copy to: Raytheon Company
870 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
Attention: Real Estate Department
Phone: 781/522-3000
Fax: 781/522 -6465
Email:
Any notice given by mail is deemed to have been given as of the date of delivery (whether accepted
or refused) established by United States Post Office, return receipt, or the overnight carrier's proof
of delivery, as the case may be. Notices given in any other manner are effective only if and when
received by the party to be notified between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., local time of the
recipient, of any business day with delivery made after such hours deemed received the following
business day. A party's address may be changed by written notice to the other party effective upon
actual receipt of such notice. After a transfer of all or a portion of the Campus pursuant to Sections
3.2 and 3.3, Developer must be copied on all correspondence whether by City or Transferee
relating to such transferred property.
24. l iitire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties
regarding the subject matter hereof, and supersedes in its entirety all prior agreements or
understandings, oral or written. This Agreement cannot be amended, except as expressly provided
herein
25. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any other
provision, whether or not similar; nor must any such waiver constitute a continuing or subsequent
waiver of the same provision. No waiver is binding, unless it is executed in writing by a duly
authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of the waiver is sought.
26. Ambiguities or Uncertainties, The parties hereto have mutually negotiated the terms and
conditions of this Development Agreement and this has resulted in a product of the joint drafting
efforts of both parties. Neither party is solely or independently responsible for the preparation or
form of this agreement. Therefore, any ambiguities or uncertainties are not to be construed against
or in favor of either party.
27. Supersession of Subsequent Laws of Judicial Action. The provisions of this Agreement
must, to the extent feasible, be modified or suspended as may be necessary to comply with any
new law or decision issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, enacted or made after the effective
date which prevents or precludes compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement.
Immediately after enactment of any such new law, or issuance of such decision, the parties must
meet and confer in good faith to determine the feasibility of any such modification or suspension
based on the effect such modification or suspension would have on the purposes and intent of this
Agreement.
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28. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement is effective to the
extent the remaining provisions are not rendered impractical to perform, taking into consideration
the purposes of this Agreement.
29. Relationship of the Parties. Each Party acknowledges that, in entering into and performing
under this Agreement, it is acting as an independent entity and not as an agent of any other Party
in any respect. Nothing contained herein or in any document executed in connection herewith must
be construed as creating the relationship of partners, joint ventures or any other association of any
kind or nature between City and Developer, jointly or severally.
30. No Third PgAy Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole benefit
of the Parties and their successors in interest. No other person or party must have any right of
action based upon any provision of this Agreement.
31. Recordation of Agreement and Amendments. This Agreement and any amendment thereof
must be recorded with the County Recorder of the County of Los Angeles by the City Clerk of
City.
32. Cooperation Between City and Devel9 er. City and Developer will execute and deliver to
the other all such other and further instruments and documents as may be reasonably necessary to
carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Upon satisfactory performance by Developer, and
subject to the continuing cooperation of the Developer, City will commence and in a timely manner
proceed to complete all steps necessary for the implementation of this Agreement and development
of the Project or Campus in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
33. Rules of Construction. The captions and headings of the various sections and subsections
of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and they do not constitute a part of this
Agreement for any other purpose or affect interpretation of the Agreement. Should any provision
of this Agreement be found to be in conflict with any provision of the Applicable Rules or the
Project Approvals or any Future Approvals, the provisions of this Agreement control.
34. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement is made, entered into, and executed in the
County of Los Angeles, California, and the laws of the State of California govern its interpretation
and enforcement. Any action, suit or proceeding related to, or arising from, this Agreement must
be filed in the appropriate court having jurisdiction in the County of Los Angeles.
35. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
must be deemed an original, but all of which constitute one and the same instrument.
36. WeekendlHoliday_Dates. Whenever any determination is to be made or action to be taken
on a date specified in this Agreement, if such date falls upon a Saturday, Sunday or other holiday
specified in Government Code § 6700, including the entire day on Good Friday, the date for such
determination or action must be extended to the first business day immediately thereafter.
37. Not a Public Dedication. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, nothing herein
contained is a gift or dedication of the Campus, or of the Project, or any portion thereof, to the
general public, for the general public, or for any public use or purpose whatsoever, it being the
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intention and understanding of the Parties that this Agreement be strictly limited to and for the
purposes herein expressed for the development of the Project as private property. Developer has
the right to prevent or prohibit the use of the Campus, or the Project, or any portion thereof,
including common areas and buildings and improvements located thereon, by any person for any
purpose which is not consistent with the development of the Project. Any portion of the Campus
conveyed to the City by the Developer as provided herein can be held and used by the City only
for the purposes contemplated herein or otherwise provided in such conveyance, and the City will
not take or permit to be taken (if within the power or authority of the City) any action or activity
with respect to such portion of the Campus that would deprive the Developer of the material
benefits of this Agreement, or would in any manner interfere with the development of the Project
as contemplated by this Agreement.
38. Releases. City agrees that upon written request of Developer and payment of all fees and
performance of the requirements and conditions required by Developer by this Agreement, the
City must execute and deliver to Developer appropriate release(s) of further obligations imposed
by this Agreement in form and substance acceptable to the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office
or as otherwise may be necessary to effect the release.
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39. Consent. Where the consent or approval of City or Developer is required or necessary under
this Agreement, the consent or approval will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Developer and City of El Segundo have executed this Development
Agreement on the date first above written.
ATTEST:
Tracy Weaver,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENSLEY, City Attorney
CITY:
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation
Mayor
Karl H. Berger, Assistant City Attorney
DEVELOPER:
RAYTHEON COMPANY
Its:
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EXHIBIT A
CAMPUS DESCRIPTION
THAT PORTION OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 14 WEST, IN THE RANCHO
SAUSAL REDONDO, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP FILED IN CASE NO. 11629, SUPERIOR COURT OF SAID
COUNTY ON JUNE 21, 1890, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY, A
COPY OF SAID MAP APPEARING IN THE FILES OF THE COUNTY SURVEYOR OF SAID
COUNTY AS CLERK'S FILED MAP NO. 218, BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS:
BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 18; BOUNDED ON THE
EAST BY THE WESTERLY LINE AND THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF OF
TRACT NO. 26556, AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 675 PAGES 93 TO 94 OF MAPS,
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; BOUNDED ON THE
SOUTHEAST BY THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE 80 FOOT STRIP OF LAND DESCRIBED
IN THE DEED TO PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO., RECORDED MAY 27, 1913 AS
INSTRUMENT NO. 210 IN BOOK 5750 PAGE 43 OF DEEDS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY AND
BOUNDED ON THE SOUTHWEST BY THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF THE LAND DESCRIBED
AS PARCEL 2 IN THE DEED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, RECORDED
MARCH 6, 1930 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 535 IN BOOK 9840 PAGE 33, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF
SAID COUNTY.
EXCEPT THEREFROM, ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS, GEOTHERMAL
RESOURCES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6903 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
AND ALL OTHER MINERALS, WHETHER SIMILAR TO THOSE HEREIN SPECIFIED OR NOT,
WITHIN OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM THE PROPERTY BELOW A DEPTH OF FIVE
HUNDRED (500) FEET, AS RESERVED BY DEED EXECUTED BY CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., A
CORPORATION, RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 28, 1978 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 78- 1317577,
WHICH ALSO RECITES, "PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ALL RIGHTS AND INTEREST IN THE
SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY AND THE LAND MASS OF THE PROPERTY TO A DEPTH OF FIVE
HUNDRED (500) FEET ARE HEREBY CONVEYED TO GRANTEE, NO RIGHT OR INTEREST OF
ANY KIND THEREIN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BEING EXCEPTED OR RESERVED TO GRANTOR
EXCEPT AS HEREINAFTER EXPRESSLY SET FORTH."
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOs. 4138 - 014 -047 AND 4138 - 014 -013
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EXHIBIT B
EXISTING DEVELOPMENT
Building
Use
Net Square Footage
E -1
Office, Lab /R &D, Warehouse
1,055,479
E -2
Office, Lab /R &D, Warehouse
41,518
E -3
Office, Lab /R &D, Warehouse J
35,137
E -4
Office, Lab/R &D, Warehouse
642,871
E -5
Office, Lab /R &D, Warehouse
24,865
E -6
Office
2,261
E -7
Office, Lab/R &D, Warehouse
54,924
E -20
Storage
7,076
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Office, Warehouse
4,500
E -23
Restrooms
2,330
E -24
Recreation
1,530
Rain Shelter
Rain Shelter
2,100
1,874,591
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EXHIBIT C
Recording Requested By and
When Recorded Mail To:
Raytheon Company
[address and attention]
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT ( "Agreement ") is made and
entered into by and between Raytheon Company, ( "Assignor "), and
a ( "Assignee ").
RECITALS
A. The City of El Segundo ( "City ") and Assignor entered into that certain
Development Agreement dated , 2015 (the "Development Agreement "), with
respect to the real property located in the City of El Segundo, State of California more
particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "Project Site "), and
B. Assignor has obtained from the City certain development approvals and permits
with respect to the development of the Project Site, including without limitation, approval of
for the Project Site (collectively, the "Project Approvals ").
C. Assignor intends to sell, and Assignee intends to purchase that portion, of the
Project Site more particularly described in Exhibit `B" attached hereto (the "Transferred
Property ").
D. In connection with such purchase and sale, Assignor desires to transfer all of the
Assignor's right, title, and interest in and to the Development Agreement and the Project
Approvals with respect to the Transferred Property. Assignee desires to accept such assignment
from Assignor and assume the obligations of Assignor under the Development Agreement and
the Project Approvals with respect to the Transferred Property.
THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Assigning . Assignor hereby assigns and transfers to Assignee all of Assignor's
right, title, and interest in and to the Development Agreement and the Project Approvals with
respect to the Transferred Property. Assignee hereby accepts such assignment from Assignor.
2. Assumption. Assignee expressly assumes and agrees to keep, perform, and fulfill
all the terms, conditions, covenants, and obligations required to be kept, performed, and fulfilled
by Assignor under the Development Agreement and the Project Approvals with respect to the
Transferred Property, including without limitation those obligations specifically allocated to the
Transferred Parcel as set forth on Exhibit "C" attached hereto.
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3. Effective Date. The execution by City of the attached receipt for this Agreement
must be considered as conclusive proof of delivery of this Agreement and of the assignment and
assumption contained herein. This Agreement must be effective upon its recordation in the
Official Records of Los Angeles County, California, provided that Assignee has closed the
purchase and sale transaction and acquired legal title to the Transferred Property.
4. Remainder of Proiect. Any and all rights or obligations pertaining to such portion
of the Project Site other than the Transferred Property are expressly excluded from the
assignment and assumption provided in Sections 1 and 2 above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
dates set forth next to their signatures below.
"ASSIGNOR"
RAYTHEON COMPANY
Date: By:
Its:
By:
Its:
"ASSIGNEE"
a
Date: By:
Its:
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RECEIPT BY CITY
The attached ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT is received by the
City of El Segundo on this day of
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
SS:
COUNTY OF )
Director of Planning and Building Safety
On. , 20 , before me, , a Notary
Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he /she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by
his/her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person
acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF
On
Signature
, 20, before me,
(Seal)
a Notary
Public, personally appeared , who proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he /she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity, and that by
his/her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person
acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
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(Seal)
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EXHIBIT D
PROJECT MILESTONES AND THRESHOLDS
Proiect Item
6 annual payments. First
payment of $500,000 and five
subsequent payments of
$700,000 each. All payments
to the City's General Fund.
Payment of $5,000,000 to the
City's General Fund ten years
after project approval.
$0.50 per gross square foot
fee for all new development
(floor area not existing on the
site on the project approval
date) is required.
Intersection Improvements -
Mitigation Measures TRA -1
through TRA -9
Nash Street Roadway
Extension, including Class II
bicycle lane
Threshold or Milestone
First annual payment is due
on March 31, 2016. The
final payment is due on
March 31, 2021.
If the Nash Street Roadway
Extension is not completed
within 10 years of the
effective date of the City
Council ordinance
approving the ESSCSP, then
a $4,000,000 payment is due
10 years after project
The $0.50 per gross square -
foot fee is required before
issuance of City building
permits for any new floor
area on the proiect site.
Before Certificate of
Occupancy is issued for any
building in ESSCP Phase II
(buildings in project area
adding trips in excess of
Phase I Peak Period Trip cap
of 225 trips)
Before Certificate of
Occupancy is issued for any
building in ESSCP Phase II
(buildings in project area
adding trips in excess of
Phase I Peak Period Trip cap
of 225 trips)
Action
Total payment of $4,000,000
over six years payable in six
annual payments.
Total payment of $5,000,000
payable in its entirety 10 years
after project approval.
Payment of 0.50 per gross
square foot fee to the City's
General Fund before issuance
of building permits.
Proof of Payment of all
applicable fair share
mitigation fees must be
provided to the Director of
Planning and Building Safety
and Director of Public Works.
Completion of street and all
associated public
improvements.
Dedication of the Nash Street
Improvements to the City.
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Continental Boulevard
Before any building located
Developer must provide a
Extension
along Continental Boulevard
dedication or public access
is sold, leased, or used by
easement to City for
any third party not an
Continental Boulevard.
affiliate of Raytheon.
Parcel 26
Within 30 days of the
20 -year irrevocable offer to
effective date of the City
Dedicate
Council ordinance
Eproving the ESSCSP.
Parcels 20 and 22
Within 30 days of the
20 -year irrevocable offer to
effective date of the City
dedicate
Council ordinance
approving the ESSCSP.
Before a certificate of
El Segundo Boulevard
Required roadway
Improvements, including
occupancy is issued for any
improvements must be
Class I bicycle path
building on Parcel 15 or 16
completed on the El Segundo
of Vesting Map No. 71551.
Boulevard frontage of Parcels
15 and 16
Required roadway
El Segundo Boulevard
Before a certificate of
Improvements, including
occupancy is issued for any
improvements must be
Class I bicycle path
building on Parcel 14 of
completed on the El Segundo
Vesting Map No. 71551.
Boulevard frontage of Parcel
14
Required roadway
El Segundo Boulevard
Before a certificate of
Improvements, including
occupancy is issued for any
improvements must be
Class I bicycle path
building on Parcels 1, 2, 3 or
completed on the El Segundo
4 of Vesting Map No.
Boulevard frontage for all
71551.
parcels within the Specific
Plan area with El Segundo
Boulevard frontage.
Green Line Station Bicycle
Before Certificate of
Confirmation that the $75,000
Parking Facilities contribution
Occupancy is issued for any
contribution has been
building in ESSCP Phase 1I
transferred to either the City
(buildings in project area
or LACMTA.
adding trips in excess of
Phase I Peak Period Trip cap
of 89 a.m or 225 pm trips or
3775 daily trips).
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Green Line Station Pedestrian
Before Certificate of
Complete construction of a
Easement
Occupancy is issued for any
paved walkway at least five
building on Parcel 13 or 14
feet in width and compliant
of Vesting Map No. 71551.
with ADA requirements.
El Segundo Boulevard City
Before December 31, 2015
Contribute 20% of the cost of
sewer trunk line access for
the El Segundo sewer trunk
new development in the
line up -grade up to a
ESSCSP area.
maximum of $375,000.
Non - Raytheon employee
If 28.44 acres of the Specific
Access must be provided to
access to 7.54 acre
Plan area is sold to user that
the recreational area for all
Recreational Area.
is not Raytheon or a
persons employed within the
Raytheon affiliated
Specific Plan area. Access
company.
must be formalized through
agreements between Raytheon
and owners of land within the
Specific Plan area.
Transfer of 7.54 recreational
If the 7.54 acre recreational
Raytheon Company must
area to the City for use as a
area is located outside of the
record a 20 year offer of
public park.
Raytheon facility's secured
dedication for future potential
perimeter (south or east of
park purposes if the recreation
the Nash Street Extension or
area is located on Parcels 1, 2,
west of Continental
3, 4, 7, or 8 of Vesting Map
Boulevard).
No. 71551.
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EXHIBIT E
FEE/IN -LIEU CREDITS
'roject Item
. Cost of the Nash Street
Associated Improvements
Credit
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee credit for
the actual cost of construction.
Appropriate documentation verifying costs
must be provided and accepted by the City.
oulevard Improvements, Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee credit for
Class I bicycle path the actual cost of construction.
Appropriate documentation verifying costs
must be provided and acted by the City.
)rovements within the City
f El Segundo
Impact Report Mitigation
,s TRA -1 to TRA -5
g Facilities for the Metro
e El Segundo Station
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee credit for
the required fair share fee paid to the City
of El Segundo.
$ 75,000 payment may be credited against
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee.
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EXHIBIT 2d
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. EXHIBIT A
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE NO. EXHIBIT D
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In addition to all applicable provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), the
Raytheon Company, agrees to comply with the following provisions as conditions for the
City of El Segundo's approval of Environmental Impact Report for Environmental
Assessment No. EA -905, General Plan Amendment and General Plan Map Amendment
No. GPA 11 -01, Specific Plan No. SP 11 -01, Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment
No. ZC 11 -01, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 11 -01, Development Agreement No. DA
11 -02, and Subdivision No. SUB 11 -02 for Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) No. 71551
( "Project Conditions ").
Planning and Building Safety Department
Before building permits are issued, the applicant must obtain all the
necessary approvals, licenses and permits and pay all the
appropriate fees as required by the City.
2. The applicant must comply with all mitigation measures identified in
the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Project. A
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was prepared
as part of the environmental review for the project and is attached as
Exhibit "F" to this Resolution. The mitigation measures of the MMRP
are incorporated into these conditions of approval by reference. All
mitigation measures and conditions of approval must be listed on the
plans submitted for plan check and the plans for which a building
permit is issued.
3. Before the City issues building permits located on sites within the
ESSCSP, the applicant must submit site specific landscape and
irrigation plans to the Planning and Building Safety Department and
the Parks and Recreation Department for review and approval to
demonstrate compliance with the City's Water Conservation
regulations and Guidelines for Water Conservation in Landscaping
(ESMC § §10 -2 -1, et seq.). The landscaping and irrigation must be
completely installed before the City issues a final Certificate of
Occupancy.
4. The applicant must build the Nash Street roadway extension and
associated public improvements in accordance with Section 7.1 of
the Development Agreement. The design and construction of the
Nash Street roadway extension is subject to review and approval by
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the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
5. The applicant must cooperate with the City in creation of a
landscaping and lighting assessment district for the Nash Street
Extension in accordance with Section 7.1.6 of the Development
Agreement.
6. The applicant must build the Continental Boulevard Roadway
Extension in accordance with the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan and Section 7.2 of the Development Agreement.
7. The applicant must cooperate with the City in creation of a
landscaping and lighting assessment district for the Continental
Boulevard Extension in accordance with Section 7.2.5 of the
Development Agreement if a dedication of the Continental Boulevard
roadway extension and associated improvements is accepted by the
City.
8. The applicant must record a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication
of Parcel 26 of Tentative Vesting Map No. 71551 in accordance with
the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan and Section 7.2.6 of
the Development Agreement. Before recordation, the irrevocable
offer to dedicate must be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety, the Director of Public Works and the
City Attorney.
9. The applicant must complete the El Segundo Boulevard roadway
and associated right -of -way improvements in accordance with
Section 7.3 of the Development Agreement. The design and
construction of the El Segundo roadway and associated
improvements is subject to review and approval by the Director of
Public Works and Director of Planning and Building Safety.
10. The applicant must construct a Class I bicycle path on El Segundo
Boulevard in accordance with the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan and Section 7.4 of the Development Agreement.
11. The applicant must construct Class II bicycle lanes in the Nash Street
Extension in accordance with the El Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan and Section 7.5 of the Development Agreement.
12. The applicant must pay $75,000 towards the construction of bicycle
parking facilities at or adjacent to the Metro Green Line El Segundo
Station in accordance with Section 7.6.1 of the Development
Agreement.
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13. The applicant must allow a pedestrian easement across one or a
combination of Parcels 13, 14 and /or 24 of Vesting Map No. 71551
to allow direct pedestrian access to the Metro Green Line Light Rail
Station in accordance with the El Segundo South Campus Specific
Plan and Section 7.6.1 of the Development Agreement. Before
recordation, the pedestrian easement must be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, the
Director of Public Works and the City Attorney.
14. The applicant must record a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication
of Parcels 20 and 22 of Vesting Map No. 71551 in accordance with
the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan and Section 7.7 of the
Development Agreement. Before recordation, the irrevocable offer to
dedicate must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning
and Building Safety, the Director of Public Works and the City
Attorney.
15. To obtain access to sewer service in El Segundo Boulevard a 25%
payment by the applicant towards the cost of a sewer line capacity
upgrade, up to $375,000, in accordance with Section 8.2 of the
Development Agreement is required not later than December 31,
2018.
16. If the applicant sells more that 20% of the ESSCSP campus area
(28.44 acres) to a user other than Raytheon or a Raytheon affiliate,
then all employees within the ESSCSP area must be provided
access to the 7.54 acre Open Space and Recreational area in
accordance with Section 9 of the Development Agreement.
17. The applicant must record a 20 -year irrevocable offer of dedication
of the 7.54 acre recreation /open space area to the City of El
Segundo, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for future potential
park purposes in accordance with the Development Agreement if
located on any of the lots (Parcels 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13 or 14 of Vesting
Map No. 71551) outside the Raytheon security fenced perimeter.
18. The applicant must make one annual $500,000 payment and five
subsequent annual $700,000 payments to the City as identified in
Section 10 of the Development Agreement. Six annual payments are
required starting on March 31, 2016 and ending on March 31, 2021.
If the Nash Street roadway extension improvements are not
completed within 10 years of the effective date of the City Council
ordinance approving this project, an additional $5,000,000 payment
to the City is required.
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19. A $.50 per square foot fee for all new development on the site is
required. All revenue from this fee will be deposited to the City's
General Fund.
20. The applicant is required to obtain any necessary approvals from the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
for any work that involves encroachment onto Metro easement areas
or right -of -ways. These approvals may include, without limitation,
pedestrian, bicycle and roadway easements and temporary right -of-
entry agreements.
21, The applicant is required to submit building and engineering plans to
Metro for any project site located within 100 feet of the Metro station
or rail easement. Clearance of these plans from Metro is required
before the City can issue a building permit. Metro requires an
Engineering Review Fee for evaluation of any impacts based on
adjacency and relationship of proposed new structures to the Metro
existing structures.
22. The applicant is required to obtain a Metro Special Operation Permit
for use of a pile driver or any other equipment in close proximity to a
Metro aerial railway support structure at least one week before
starting construction.
23. If required by Metro, the applicant must obtain a track allocation
permit for any work within ten feet of a Metro aerial railway support
structure. Permits allowing for single tracking or a power shutdown
must be obtained from Metro at least two weeks before the start of
construction.
24. The applicant must allow Metro representatives access to monitor
any construction activity to ascertain if construction activity will have
any impacts on Metro Right -of -Way.
25. Wayfinding signage to the Metro Green Line Station and other
transportation facilities must be provided at appropriate locations
within the Specific Plan area. These signs must be consistent with
applicable Metro guidelines for wayfinding signage. The Director of
Planning and Building Safety and the Director of Public Works must
review and approve the location and appearance of wayfinding
signs.
26. Before the City issues a certificate of occupancy for any new building
within the ESSCSP, the applicant must contact Metro about
employer transit pass programs. The applicant must provide
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verification of this contact to the Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
27. Projects located within the ESSCSP must comply with the City's
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) regulations (ESMC
§ §15 -17 -1, et seq.). Evaluation for compliance with the City's TDM
regulations for specific projects will occur as part of the Site Plan
Review process identified in ESSCSP § VII.D.
28. The applicant must contact the County Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County Industrial Waste Section and receive a
determination as to the necessity of a permit for industrial waste
discharge before City approval of a Site Plan Review for any project
within the ESSCSP.
29. A Study Application Package for a second customer dedicated
substation must be submitted to Southern California Edison before
City approval of a Site Plan Review for any project that would require
electrical service from a second substation within the ESSCSP area.
30. The applicant must submit six sets of project plans depicting the El
Segundo roadway widening and intersection improvements for
Southern California Edison review and approval before City approval
of building permits for a building identified as part of Phase II in the
EIR.
31. Trash and recycling enclosures must be provided and shown on site
plans that are sufficiently large enough to store the necessary bins
required for the regular collection of commercial solid waste and
recyclable materials. The site plan with the location and dimensions
of the trash and recycling enclosure and an elevation view of the
enclosure must be provided to the Planning and Building Safety
Department for review and approval before the City issues building
permits.
32. A qualified cultural resources monitor must be present during
earthmoving construction activities. The requirements and
procedures set forth in Public Resources Code §§ 5097, et seq.,
must be implemented if human remains are discovered during site
excavation.
33. Ground level mechanical equipment, refuse collectors, storage
tanks, generators, and other similar facilities must be screened from
view consistent with the development standards and design
guidelines contained in the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan.
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34. Exterior lighting must be designed to minimize off -site glare.
35. Buildings must be designed to comply with all ESMC standards for
the attenuation of interior noise.
36. At the time of plan check submittal for the first project within the
ESSCSP area the applicant must submit funds to cover reasonable
first year costs, including City consultant costs, of monitoring all
conditions of approval and mitigation measures adopted in the
MMRP. Annually thereafter, the applicant is required to replenish
funds sufficient to cover the reasonable costs, including City
consultants' costs for each year. The Director of Planning and
Building Safety, at the Director's discretion, may retain a consultant
to coordinate and monitor compliance.
37. Before the City issues a grading permit, building permit, or certificate
of occupancy, as applicable, the applicant must provide evidence to
the Director of Planning and Building Safety that all mitigation
measures in the MMRP are or will be implemented.
38. A Landscape Master Plan for the ESSCSP must submitted to the
City before it approves the first Site Plan Review within the Specific
Plan area. This Landscape Master Plan is subject to review and
approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
39. An overall Master Sign Program for the ESSCSP must be submitted
to the City before it approves the first Site Plan Review within the
Specific Plan area. This Master Sign Program is subject to review
and approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
40. A Trip Budget tracking system, based on the criteria contained in
Appendix A of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan, must be
developed and approved by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety. An update of the Trip Budget tracking system is required to
be submitted with every Site Plan Review and Plan Check for
projects located within the ESSCSP area.
41. The Project Trip Ceiling for the project is the maximum number of
vehicle trips permitted for the project. The Project Trip Ceiling for new
development within the ESSCSP area consists of:
• 3,042 AM Peak Hour Trips (2,634 In and 408 Out)
• 3,120 PM Peak Hour Trips (631 In and 2,489 Out)
• 26,585 Total Daily Trips
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42. Before the City issues a building permit for the first building located
within any Phase identified in the EIR, a reclaimed water facility plan
must be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety and the Director of Public Works.
43. The project must meet all design criteria of the Specific Plan to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
Building Division Conditions
44. Before the City issues building permits, the applicant must submit a
geotechnical /soils report, along with an associated grading plan that
addresses the current code to the Planning and Building Safety
Department for review and approval.
45. Before the City issues grading permits, the applicant must submit a
soils report to the Planning and Building Safety Department for
review and approval.
46. Before the City issues building permits, plans must show compliance
with the version of the California Building Code, as adopted by the
ESMC, in effect at the time of building permit application.
47. Before the City issues grading or building permit for any project within
the Specific Plan area, the applicant must provide evidence to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building
Safety that all applicable permits from other agencies are obtained
including, without limitation, the California Department of
Transportation, Regional Water Quality Control Board (Los Angeles
Region), South Coast Air Quality Management District, and Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works.
Fire Department Conditions
48. The project must comply with all applicable requirements in the
California Fire Code and the International Fire Code, as adopted by
the ESMC, and El Segundo Fire Department regulations, in effect at
the time of building permit application.
49. Before the City issues a building permit, the applicant must submit a
Fire /Life Safety Plan to the Fire Chief (or designee) identifying fire
safety precautions during demolition and construction, emergency
site access during construction, permanent fire department access,
fire hydrant locations and any existing or proposed fire sprinkler
system and fire alarm systems.
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50. The applicant must provide a fire apparatus access roadway around
the west and north side of Raytheon Building E -1 (2000 East El
Segundo Boulevard) and the west side of Raytheon Buildings E -2
(2002 East El Segundo Boulevard) and E -3 (2004 East El Segundo
Boulevard). The fire apparatus access roadway must meet
requirements in the adopted California Fire Code and El Segundo
Fire Department Fire Prevention Regulation A -1 -a.
51. Private fire main systems for each new building or parcel must be
from an independent public water supply. There can be no sharing
of private fire main systems between parcels.
52. The applicant must provide an automatic fire sprinkler system
throughout each building, installed in accordance with California Fire
Code Chapter 9 and the currently adopted edition of NFPA 13, both
as adopted by the ESMC.
53. The applicant must provide the following conditions for any fire
features as part of this project: A) A barrier must be provided around
the fire feature to prevent accidental access into the fire feature; B)
The distance between the fire feature and combustible material and
furnishing must meet the fire feature's listing and manufacturer's
requirements; and C) If the feature's protective barrier exceeds
ambient temperatures, all exit paths and occupant seating must be a
minimum 36 inches from the fire feature.
54. Each building needs to be identified as a separate street address for
emergency response purposes.
55. The project must provide on -site collection and dispersion
(infiltration) of non - stormwater discharges from testing and
maintenance of water -based fire protection systems (fire sprinklers
and private fire main systems) and other non - stormwater discharges.
56. Any diesel - powered generators must be approved by the Fire
Department, Environmental Safety Division, and provide for
secondary containment, placarding, spill detection and prevention.
Underground tanks require additional environmental monitoring
requirements.
57. The applicant must provide the Environmental Safety Division of the
El Segundo Fire Department an inventory of any and all chemicals
used in facilities that exceeds 55 gallons, 500 pounds or 200 cubic
feet.
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58. The applicant, or designee, must contact Underground Service Alert
before digging or excavating.
59. Restaurant and industrial activities must have segregated
wastewater systems to ensure pre- treatment devices are adequately
protected.
Public Works Department Conditions
60. All onsite utilities including, without limitation, water, electricity, gas,
sewer and storm drains, must be installed underground. Contact
Southern California Edison for required service and underground
requirements.
61. The applicant must secure any required encroachment permits from
the Public Works Department before commencing any work in the
public right -of -way.
62. The project must comply with the latest National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) requirements and provide Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for sediment control, construction
material control and erosion control.
63. Before the City issues a building permit, the location and sizes of all
proposed water meters must be approved by the City's Water
Division.
64_ Acceptable water service connection points for future construction in
the ESSCSP area is subject to review and approval by the Director
of Public Works.
65. The location of existing water service lateral connection points in the
ESSCSP area as well as existing and proposed fire hydrant
connections area subject to review and approval by the Director of
Public Works.
66. City water mains cannot be located on private property. The
applicant must provide a main meter in the public right -of -way.
67. Wastewater facilities cannot have structures built over them.
68. Wastewater facilities cannot be designed with curves; they must be
straight lines from manhole to manhole. If deviations are needed,
they must be made at manholes.
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69. A registered civil engineer must provide storm (hydrologic and
hydraulic) calculations for appropriate storm drain facilities to control
on -site drainage and mitigate off -site impacts, as follows, subject to
review and approval from the Public Works Director, or designee:
The design must follow the criteria contained in the most
recent additions of both the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works Hydrology Manual and Standard Urban
Storm Water Mitigation Plan. Flows must remain in their
historical drainage pattern so as not to impact neighboring
properties.
New development cannot increase the rate of flow (cubic feet
per second) or velocity (feet per second) of site run -off water
to any off -site drainage areas beyond the measured or
calculated pre - project rate and velocity.
70. Construction related parking must be provided on -site.
71. All record drawings (as -built drawings) and supporting
documentation must be submitted to the Public Works Department
before scheduling the project's final inspection.
Police Department, Conditions
72. Before the City issues a building permit within the ESSCSP, the
applicant must submit photometric light studies for Police Chief or
designee review and approval. A site plan must be provided showing
buildings, parking areas, walkways, and the point -by -point
photometric calculation of the required light levels.
73. A schematic plan of the security camera systems for new structures
must be submitted for Police Chief or designee review and approval
before the City issues a building permit, and must be included as a
page in the stamped approved set of plans.
74. Lighting devices must be enclosed and protected by weather and
vandal resistant covers.
75. The location and design of crosswalks are subject to Police Chief or
designee review and approval review and approval.
76. The location and design of future bicycle racks and bicycle parking
areas are subject to Police Chief or designee review and approval.
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77. The Police Chief or designee will review new buildings and tenant
improvements within buildings during the plan check process.
Interior and exterior improvements are subject to Police Chief or
designee review and approval. Items subject to review include, but
are not limited to, doors and hardware, roll -up doors, stairwells,
exterior mounted ladders and trash dumpsters.
78. Street addressing must be a minimum of 6 inches high and must be
visible from the street or driving surface, of contrasting color to the
background and illuminated during hours of darkness. Addressing
must also be shown on plan elevations.
79. All landscaping must be low profile around perimeter fencing,
windows, doors and entryways so as not to limit visibility or provide
climbing access. Dense bushes cannot be clumped together in a
manner that provides easy concealment.
Construction Conditions
80, Before any construction occurs within the plan area, the perimeter of
the development site must be fenced with a minimum 6 -foot high
fence. The fence must be covered with a material approved by the
Planning and Building Safety Director, or designee, to prevent dust
from leaving the site.
81. Public sidewalks must remain open at all times.
82. All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials must
either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard.
83. Construction vehicles cannot use any route except the City's
designated Truck Routes.
84. The applicant must develop and implement a construction
management plan for any project located within the Specific Plan
area. The construction management plan is subject to Director of
Planning and Building Safety and Director of Public Work review and
approval. The plan must include measures recommended by
SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403.
85. During construction and operations, all waste must be disposed in
accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Toxic wastes
must be discarded at a licensed, regulated disposal site by a licensed
waste hauler.
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Impact Fee Conditions
86. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15- 27A -1, et seq., and before building permits
are issued, the applicant must pay a one -time fire services mitigation
fee in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 4687.
87. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15- 27A -1, et seq., and before building permits
are issued, the applicant must pay a one -time police services
mitigation fee in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 4687.
88. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15- 27A -1, et seq., and before building permits
are issued, the applicant must pay a one -time park services
mitigation fee in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 4687.
89. Before building permits are issued, the applicant must pay the
required sewer connection fees (as specified in ESMC Title 12 -3).
90. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15- 27A -1, et seq., and before the City issues
a certificate of occupancy for buildings within the Specific Plan, the
applicant must pay a one time traffic mitigation fee in accordance
with City Council Resolution No. 4443.
91. Permittee agrees to pay City any development impact fees ( "DIFs ")
that may be applicable to the Project. Permittee takes notice
pursuant to Government Code § 66020(d) that City is imposing the
DIFs upon the Project in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act
(Government Code § 66000, et seq.). The permittee is informed that
it may protest DIFs in accordance with Government Code § 66020.
92. All required fees, adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
intersections and roadways affected by this Project and identified in
the MMRP adopted for this project, must be calculated and collected
by affected agencies before Certificates of Occupancy are issued for
any building identified as part of Phase II in the EIR. Proof of fee
payment must be provided to the Director of Planning and Building
Safety.
93. Before building permits are issued, the applicant must pay the
required School Fees. This condition does not limit the applicant's
ability to appeal or protest the payment of these fees to the school
districts(s).
Miscellaneous
94. Unless otherwise provided by the Development Agreement, the
vesting tentative map will expire pursuant to Government Code §
66452.6 and ESMC § 14 -1 -12.
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95. The Raytheon Company, agrees to indemnify and hold the City
harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs
(including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability,
arising from the City's approval of Environmental Assessment No.
EA -905, General Plan Amend ment/GeneraI Plan Map Amendment
No. GPA 11 -01, Specific Plan No. SP 11 -01, Zone Change and
Zoning Map Amendment No. ZC 11 -02, Zone Text Amendment No.
ZTA 11 -01, Development Agreement No. DA 11 -02, and Subdivision
No. 11 -02 (VTM No. 71551). Should the City 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 the City
approval of Environmental Assessment No. EA -905, General Plan
Amendment/General Plan Map Amendment No. GPA 11 -01,
Specific Plan No. SP 11 -01, Zone Change and Zoning Map
Amendment No. ZC 11 -02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 11 -01,
Development Agreement No. DA 11 -02, and Subdivision No. 11 -02
(VTM No. 71551), the Raytheon Company, agrees to defend the City
(at the City's request and with counsel satisfactory to the City) and
will indemnify the City for any judgment rendered against it or any
sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. For purposes of this section
"the City" includes the City of El Segundo's elected officials,
appointed officials, officers, and employees.
By signing this document, Scott Pozza, on behalf of the Raytheon Company, certifies that
they have read, understood, and agree to the Project Conditions listed in this document.
Scott Pozza
Director - Facilities and Real Estate
Space and Airborne Systems
The Raytheon Company, a Delaware Corporation
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