CC RESOLUTION 5005RESOLUTION NO. 5005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY TO
ESTABLISH GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES SO TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS ARE PLANNED, DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, OPERATED AND
MAINTAINED TO ENCOURAGE WALKING, BICYCLING, AND TRANSIT USE WHILE
PROMOTING SAFE OPERATIONS FOR ALL USERS.
WHEREAS, the term "Complete Streets" describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation
network, with roadways designed and operated to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access
and travel for all users, including: pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, seniors,
children, motorists, movers of commercial goods, operators of public transportation, public
transportation users of all abilities, and emergency responders; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has emphasized the importance of Complete Streets by
enacting the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (also known as AB 1358) which required
that when cities or counties revise the Circulation Element of their general plans they also identify
how they will provide for the mobility needs of all user of the roadways.
WHEREAS, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Deputy Directive 64, effective
October 2008, explains that it "views all transportation improvements as opportunities to improve
safety, access, and mobility for all travelers in California and recognizes bicycle, pedestrian, and
transit modes as integral elements of the transportation system."
WHEREAS, Metro, through its Complete Street Policy, requires that all local jurisdictions within
LA County adopt either a Complete Streets Policy, a City Council Resolution supporting Complete
Streets, or an adopted General Plan consistent with the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 in
order to be eligible for Metro capital grand funding programs, starting with the 2017 grant cycles.
WHEREAS, Complete Streets improve access for those who cannot or choose not to drive motor
vehicles.
WHEREAS, it is recognized that there are some streets or corridors in the City which would not
fully satisfy a complete streets environment — where it would not be advisable to have non-
motorized travel, but that the transportation system will support a comprehensive, integrated
transportation network.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of El Segundo adopts the Complete Streets Policy contained in
Exhibit A, attached hereto and made part of this Resolution;
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Suzai q Fuentes, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CERTIFICATION
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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.
5005 was duly passed, approved and adopted by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the
18th day of October, 2016, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk,
by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Fuentes, Mayor Pro Boyles, Council Member Brann, Council
Member Pirsztuk, Council Member Dugan
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 6th day of December, 2016.
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Introduction
EXIIIBIT A
City of El Segundo
Complete Streets Policy
The term "Complete Streets" describes a comprehensive, integrated transportation network with
infrastructure and design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users,
including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, users
and operators of public transportation, emergency responders, seniors, children, youth, and families.
The City of El Segundo recognizes that the planning and coordinated development of Complete Streets
infrastructure provides benefits for local governments in the areas of infrastructure cost savings, public
health, and environmental sustainability.
In order to further the health, safety, welfare, economic vitality, and environmental well -being of our
communities, Complete Streets policies and legislation have been adopted throughout the Country,
including numerous California counties, cities, and transportation agencies.
The State of California has emphasized the importance of Complete Streets by enacting the
California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (also known as AB 1358) which required that when cities
or counties revise the Circulation Element of their general plans they also identify how they will
provide for the mobility needs of all user of the roadways.
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Deputy Directive 64, effective October 2008,
explains that it "views all transportation improvements as opportunities to improve safety,
access, and mobility for all travelers in California and recognizes bicycle, pedestrian, and transit
modes as integral elements of the transportation system."
• Metro, through its Complete Street Policy, requires that all local jurisdictions within LA County
adopt either a Complete Streets Policy, a City Council Resolution supporting Complete Streets,
or an adopted General Plan consistent with the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 in order
to be eligible for Metro capital grand funding programs, starting with 2017 grant cycles.
Therefore, the City of El Segundo wishes to express its commitment to- Complete Streets and desires
that its streets form a comprehensive and integrated transportation network promoting safe and
convenient travel for all users while preserving flexibility, recognizing community context, and using
design guidelines and standards that support best practices.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish guiding principles and practices so transportation
improvements are planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to encourage walking,
bicycling and transit use while promoting safe operations for all users.
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A. Core Commitment — Complete Street Principles
All Users and Modes: The City of El Segundo embraces the Complete Streets philosophy, which
strives to create streets that provide safe, comfortable, and convenient travel along and across
roadways through a comprehensive and integrated transportation network that serves all
categories of users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motorists, movers
of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, emergency responders,
seniors, children, youth and families.
Context Sensitivity: The City will work with residents, businesses, transportation agencies, and
other stakeholders to ensure that the values of the community are maintained and the unique
circumstances of all users are fully considered. It is noted that streets within the City will not all
look the same and will not necessarily include exclusive elements for all modes of travel on
every street.
- Projects and Phases: The City of El Segundo will apply the Complete Streets objectives to all
roadway projects whenever feasible, including those involving new construction, reconstruction,
retrofits, repaving, or rehabilitation. Complete Streets may be achieved through single projects,
or incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance and operation
activities over time.
All Agencies and Roads: All relevant departments of the City shall work towards making
Complete Streets practices a routine part of everyday operations, approach every relevant
project, program and practice as an opportunity to improve streets and the transportation
network for all categories of users, and work in coordination with other departments, agencies,
and jurisdictions to maximize opportunities for Complete Streets, connectivity, and cooperation.
B. Design and Implementation
Design:
o The City will follow its own accepted or adopted design standards as may be updated or
amended, including but not limited to the City Standard Details and Specifications,
Specific Plans, and Bicycle Master Plans. If no specific standard exists for transportation
facilities, then the City will use applicable federal and state standards.
o Whenever modifications are made to streets, Complete Streets features will be
considered and incorporated to the maximum extent practical. Street improvements
and Complete Street features may include:
N Facilities and amenities such as street and sidewalk lighting;
Sidewalk and pedestrian improvements such as wider sidewalks, parkways,
median refuges or crosswalk improvements;
■ Improvements that provide American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
accessibility;
Transit accommodations and access at train station;
■ Shared use lanes and bike lanes,
Landscaping; and
Street furniture.
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Network / Connectivity: The City will incorporate Complete Streets infrastructure into existing
streets and future transportation projects to improve the safety and convenience of all users,
with the particular goal of creating a connected network of facilities accommodating each
category or user, and increasing connectivity across jurisdictional boundaries.
Implementation:
• Staff review: Staff will review all transportation system improvement projects during the
planning / design phase to determine appropriate Complete Streets implementation to
meet this policy objective.
• Inventory: The City will maintain an inventory of the pedestrian and bicycling facility
infrastructure integrated with the City's GIS database and will prioritize projects to
eliminate gaps in the sidewalk and bikeways network.
• Revisions to existing plans and policies: The City's next General Plan, Transit Plan, Bicycle
Plan, and Neighborhood Specific Plan will be updated to incorporate Complete Street
principles.
o Funding: The City will actively seek sources of appropriate funding to implement
Complete Streets principles.
Performance Measures: Relevant departments will establish performance measures and
perform evaluations of how well the street and transportation networks are serving each
category of users by collecting baseline and follow -up data. Examples of data that may be
collected and evaluated include, but are not limited to:
o Total miles of on- street bikeways defined by streets with clearly marked or signed
bicycle accommodations;
• Total number of streets with pedestrian accommodations;
• Number of missing or non - compliant curb ramps at City street intersection; and
• Number of accidents and fatalities for pedestrian - vehicle and bicycle - vehicle collisions,
C. Exceptions: Complete Streets principles and practices will be evaluated for inclusion in new
construction, reconstruction, retrofits, repaving, or rehabilitation projects, as well as other plans
and manuals, unless:
• The project is not a roadway improvement project;
• The project involves only ordinary or emergency maintenance activities designed to
keep assets in serviceable condition such as mowing, cleaning, sweeping, spot repair,
concrete joint repair, or pothole filling, or when interim measures are implemented on
temporary detour or haul routes.
• The City Council exempts a project due to excessive and disproportionate cost of
establishing a bikeway, walkway, or transit enhancement as part of the project.
D. Effective Date
This policy will become effective October 18, 2016 following adoption by City Council.
Modifications of the Policy will be effective on the date said modifications are approved by the
City Council or the date any City employee or official with authority granted by the City Council
has approved the Policy modification or change.
Sidewalk Policy - City of El Segundo January 2016