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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
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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
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minutes per person.
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and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
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(5) minutes in length.
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participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
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MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017 — 6:00 PM
6:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of $250.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sue.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -1- matters
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -1-
matters.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -0- matters
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): -3-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Supervisory,
Professional Employees Association; and City Employee Association.
Agency Designated Representative: Steve Filarsky and City Manager, Greg
Carpenter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
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AGENDA
EL SEOUNDO 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, APRIL 18, 2017 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Father Alexei Smith, St. Andrews Russian Greek Catholic Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tern Boyles
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PRESENTATIONS
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 ormore 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
A_ enda by title only.
Recommendation — Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration and possible action to direct staff to carry out the necessary
actions to change the name of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway in
the City of El Segundo.
Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Direct staff to carry out the necessary actions to change
the name of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway in the City of El Segundo;
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
2. Consideration and possible action to determine how to proceed with
Paolucci Selling & Martin Communications Art ( "PSM ") and the City's
business marketing program in light of the decision from the Fair Political
Practices Commission ( "FPPC ") regarding PSM.
(Fiscal Impact: $440,000.00)
Recommendation — 1) Award the amended contract to PSM; 2) Direct Staff to
proceed with a process to select a new business marketing consultant and /or; 3)
Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item
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D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
3. Receive and file, and possible action regarding a report from the
Technology Committee.
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file a report from the Technology Committee
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible 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.
4. Warrant Numbers 3015903 through 3016077 on Register No. 13 in the total
amount of $ 926,220.40 and Wire Transfers from 3/27117 through 4/9/17 in
the total amount of $1,452,674.29.
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.
5. Consideration and possible action to adopt the updated 2017 City of El
Segundo Hazard Mitigation Plan following review and approval by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation — 1) Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the updated
2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan following the review and approval by FEMA 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of an amendment to
the MuniTemps agreement number 4802 for temporary staffing in the
Public Works Department for Interim Director of Public Works.
tF iscal Impact: $50,000.00)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize City Manager to execute an amendment, in a
form approved by the City Attorney, with MuniTemps, for additional temporary
staffing; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this
item.
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7. Consideration and possible action to award a standard Public Works
Contract to Byron Epp, Inc. for the Fire Station 1 Apparatus Bay Doors
Replacement Project, Project No. PW 15 -23B.
Fiscal Impact: $218,550.00)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public
Works Contract in a form approved by the City Attorney with Byron Epp, Inc. in
the amount of $198,682.00 and authorize an additional $19,868.00 for
construction related contingencies; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other
possible action related to this item.
8. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the
Bikeway Design Plans, Project No. PW 16 -29.
Fiscal Impact: $99,323.52. Measure R fund)
Recommendation — 1) Adopt the attached Resolution approving the Bikeway
Design Plan by JMDiaz, Inc. (Project No. PW 16 -29); 2) Alternatively, discuss
and take other possible action related to this item.
9. Consideration and possible action to approve Final Parcel Map No. 73476, a
subdivision to merge two lots into one parcel and to subdivide it for
commercial condominium purposes located at 119 -125, Lomita Street.
_(Fiscal Impact: N /A)
Recommendation — 1) Adopt the proposed resolution, approving a Final Parcel
Map No. 73476, and authorizing the Director of Planning and Building Safety and
the City Clerk to sign and record said Map; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take
other possible action related to this item.
10. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving Plans
and Specifications for the Lighted Crosswalk Repairs Project on Main
Street between El Segundo Boulevard and Pine Avenue, Project No. PW 17-
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(Fiscal Impact: to be determine
Recommendation — 1) Adopt a Resolution approving plan$ and specifications for
the Lighted Crosswalk Repairs Project on Main Street between El Segundo
Boulevard and Pine Avenue; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible
action related to this item.
11. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving Plans
and Specifications for Center St. Water Main Improvement, Pine Ave. to El
Segundo Blvd., Project No. PW 17 -22.
Fiscal Impact: to be determined)
Recommendation — 1) Adopt the attached resolution approving plans and
specifications for Center St. Water Main Improvements, Pine Ave. to El Segundo
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Blvd. (Project No. PW 17 -22); 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible
action related to this item.
12. Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Approval to reactivate class
specification formally abolished by Council and include in the
Classification Plan, 2) Adoption of a Resolution reactivating the Basic
Monthly Salary Range for the job classifications of Accountant and 3)
Approval of Examination Plans.
Fiscal Impact: $113,000.00)
Recommendation — 1) Approve to reactivate the Accountant classification and to
include in the Classification Plan; 2) Adopt the Resolution reactivating the Basic
Monthly Salary Range for the job classifications of Accountant; 3) Approve the
Examination Plans for Accountant 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other
possible action related to this item.
F. NEW BUSINESS
13. Consideration and possible action to receive an Informational report on the
Strategic Plan's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the month of March
2017.
Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file an informational report on March KPIs; 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann —
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14. Consideration and possible action to appoint two Council Members to an
ad -hoc committee to address the rising California Public Employees
Retirement System (CaIPERS) costs.
Fiscal Impact: $ 0)
Recommendation — 1) City Council appoint two Council Members to an ad -hoc
PERS Committee to address the rising PERS costs; 2) Alternatively, discuss and
take other possible action related to this item.
Council Member Pirsztuk —
Council Member Dugan —
Mayor Pro Tern Boyles —
Mayor Fuentes —
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Onl — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of $50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of $250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
MEMORIALS —
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et sue.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property
Negotiator; and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation; and /or
discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with
the City's Labor Negotiators.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to direct staff to carry out the necessary actions to change the
name of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway in the City of El Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Direct staff to carry out the necessary actions to change the name of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific
Coast Highway in the City of El Segundo;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
February 7, 2017 Staff Report
FISCAL IMPACT: Yes
Amount Budgeted: $15,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 001 - 400 - 4202 -6206 (Street Maintenance /Contractual
Services)
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 5 Champion Economic Development & Fiscal Sustainability
Objective: 1 Promote economic growth and vitality for businesses and the
community
ORIGINATED BY: Ken Berkman, Interim Director of Public Works'
REVIEWED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On February 7, 2017, staff prepared a report (attached) discussing the history and possible future
actions required to formally change the name of Sepulveda Boulevard to Pacific Coast Highway,
which is a State -owned and maintained roadway (Caltrans). The resulting Council direction was
for staff to update the original survey of businesses from 2014 and contact Government Affairs
and ask for this item to be placed on their agenda for discussion and concurrence to move forward.
Since the February 7th meeting, the Economic Development Manager has reached out to
Government Affairs and the Chamber of Commerce. The consensus was they would like to see
the results of the survey before committing to a position. The Interim Public Works Director
(Director) presented this item to the City Council and Economic Development Advisory Council
(EDAC) at a joint meeting on March 15th. In addition, the Director has been in contact with
Caltrans to ensure the requirements for Caltrans support have not changed above and beyond the
need to a Council Resolution supporting the name change. At the time of the writing of this report,
no answers have been obtained; however, the question has now been elevated to the District 7
Deputy Director's office.
Councilmember Brann has requested the City Council consider moving forward with the renaming
process without another business survey. If Caltrans solely requires a Resolution of Support to
enact the name change, staff will bring back said Resolution for Council's approval.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 7, 2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to direct staff to carry out the necessary actions to change the
name of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway in the City of El Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Direct staff to carry out the necessary actions to change the name of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific
Coast Highway in the City of El Segundo;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
April 13, 2015 letter to the Mayor of Manhattan Beach from the Mayor of El Segundo
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4 Develop Quality Infrastructure and Environment
Objective: 1 City infrastructure is well maintained
ORIGINATED BY: Ken Berkman, Interim Director of Public Works ICJ
REVIEWED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manage
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
In the fall of 2013, staff was directed to investigate what would be required by the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in order to change the name of Sepulveda Blvd. to Pacific
Coast Highway. Caltrans first confirmed that changing the street name is feasible since Sepulveda
Blvd. is already officially designated as Highway 1 (i.e., Pacific Coast Highway) by the California
State Legislature, the governing body that oversees naming of the State's highway system.
Caltrans also indicated that the City would need to take several preliminary steps, including
conducting outreach to and receiving support from a majority of affected property/business owners
(due to the name /address change), approving the request for a name change through a City Council
formal action (e.g., resolution of support) and submitting a formal request to Caltrans. The agency
also indicated that submitting a request in concert with Manhattan Beach would be desirable for
consistency purposes.
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Staff presented an overview of the qualifying criteria at a joint City Council /Economic
Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) meeting held on October 23, 2013. At that meeting
staff was directed to bring the item back to the full City Council for consideration and direction.
On November 19, 2013 staff was given direction to proceed with a preliminary survey to gage
support among businesses and property owners along the Sepulveda corridor and to reach out to
Manhattan Beach to determine whether it is interested participating with El Segundo in a joint
application to Caltrans. In the spring of 2014, staff sent out 509 survey mailers to businesses and
property owners, and set up a Survey Monkey website for respondents to utilize in lieu of returning
the surveys. Staff also hosted a community workshop on May 6, 2014, whereupon only three
organizations attended. In all, 86 survey responses were received, representing a 17% response
rate. Their responses are listed in the following table:
Among the respondents, four were property owners, 73 were business owners, five were property
managers and four declined to state their category.
Survey information was presented to the joint City Council /EDAC Committee in the summer of
2014, but no formal action was taken or recommendation given at that time; however, this
information was brought to Council again on March 3, 2015. At that meeting, staff presented the
possible next steps, including:
1. Expanding survey efforts to ensure that a majority of property owners are reached and
support the name change, as required by Caltrans. Detailed outreach to achieve a high
response rate will require additional support beyond the City resources currently available.
2. Working with the post office to gather specific information about the lead time needed for
implementation.
3. Submitting a formal request to Caltrans with a resolution of support adopted by City
Council.
4. Establishing an implementation schedule and conducting detailed outreach to business
owners about the pending name change.
5. Coordinating signage installation.
At that time, staff estimated that process to take approximately 12 -18 months to complete given
the lead time businesses were expected to need to ensure that costs and impacts to them are
minimized. The post office allows for up to 18 months of transition time when street names are
changed, which will help businesses minimize costs in planning for the transition. According to
the Minutes, the Council directed staff to reach out to the city of Manhattan Beach to understand
their opinion on the possible name change and bring the item back. Attached is the only follow
up action found in Public Works files — a letter from Mayor Fuentes to Mayor Powell of Manhattan
Beach.
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Among the respondents, four were property owners, 73 were business owners, five were property
managers and four declined to state their category.
Survey information was presented to the joint City Council /EDAC Committee in the summer of
2014, but no formal action was taken or recommendation given at that time; however, this
information was brought to Council again on March 3, 2015. At that meeting, staff presented the
possible next steps, including:
1. Expanding survey efforts to ensure that a majority of property owners are reached and
support the name change, as required by Caltrans. Detailed outreach to achieve a high
response rate will require additional support beyond the City resources currently available.
2. Working with the post office to gather specific information about the lead time needed for
implementation.
3. Submitting a formal request to Caltrans with a resolution of support adopted by City
Council.
4. Establishing an implementation schedule and conducting detailed outreach to business
owners about the pending name change.
5. Coordinating signage installation.
At that time, staff estimated that process to take approximately 12 -18 months to complete given
the lead time businesses were expected to need to ensure that costs and impacts to them are
minimized. The post office allows for up to 18 months of transition time when street names are
changed, which will help businesses minimize costs in planning for the transition. According to
the Minutes, the Council directed staff to reach out to the city of Manhattan Beach to understand
their opinion on the possible name change and bring the item back. Attached is the only follow
up action found in Public Works files — a letter from Mayor Fuentes to Mayor Powell of Manhattan
Beach.
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Apps Officials: I hope 2015 finds you well. Fl Segundo reached out to Manhattan Beach just over one year ago regarding
cm c +P~I your City's interest in formally redesignating the southern segment of Sepulveda Blvd. as Pacific Coast
rut a r Highway (PCH). As you know, Sepulveda Blvd. "shares" its designation with Pacific Coast Highway
eryAffixnW from LAX southward through Manhattan Beach until it reaches Hermosa Beach, where the street is
recognized as PCH again.
Department arectO"` CalTrans indicated the name change is possible because, starting at LAX, Sepulveda Blvd. is already
DebwM CuNm designated as Highway 1 (i.e, Pacific Coast Hwy) by the California State Legislature. In order to request
KnhswMt the name change, El Segundo was directed to take several preliminary steps, including 1) conducting
. er% outreach to and receiving support from the majority of affected property owners who will be acted by
e.s : � "tO°"' this change, 2) approving the name change request through a City Council formal action (e.g., resolution
sm c.aW� of support) and 3) submitting a formal request to Caltrans for processing. The agency also indicated,
a although not required, submitting a partnership request with Manhattan Beach is desirable far consistency
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El Segundo and CalTrans both recognize having a Sepulveda Blvd. "island" in the middle ofa continuous
PCH segment is not ideal and could be confusing to locals and visitors. As we oonsider a namechang; it
mss_ flndmorrr is important for El Segundo to understand the level of interest from Manhattan Beach.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do or provide to Manhattan Beach that will assist with your
consideration of this matter. We look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
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Suzann Fkrentes, Mayor
City of El Segundo
cc: Mark Dans j. City Manager
350 Mein S&"4 E/ Segundo, Caftmla 90245.3813
Phone (310) 524.2302 FAX(310)322-7137
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to determine how to proceed with Paolucci Selling & Martin
Communications Art ( "PSM ") and the City's business marketing program in light of the decision
from the Fair Political Practices Commission ( "FPPC ") regarding PSM.
(Fiscal Impact: $440,000)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Award the amended contract to PSM; or,
2. Direct staff to proceed with a process to select a new business marketing consultant and/or,
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Request letter to the FPPC, dated December 5, 2016
Response letter from the FPPC, dated March 27, 2017
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $440,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 001 - 400 - 2401 -6201
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Objective: Implement a comprehensive economic development strategy
ORIGINATED BY: Mark Hensley, City Attorney, and Greg Carpenter, City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager 2 `
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On February 28, 2014, the City Council approved a contract in the amount of $450,000 to provide
the City with business marketing services. On July 281h the City Manager increased the contract
amount by $20,000 to $470,000. On November 15, 2016, the Council was going to consider
another amendment to the contract in the amount of $440,000. At that time it was recommended
by the City Attorney that the Council should wait to take action until he had time to analyze a
potential conflict of interest by Council Member Boyles in participating in voting on the
amendment and also whether the City could legally enter into the amendment based upon Council
Member Boyles' business arrangements with PSM.
Subsequently on December 5, 2016, the City Attorney's office sent a request to the FPPC to seek
an opinion from the FPPC as to Council Member Boyle's potential conflict and whether the
Council could enter into the amendment with PSM. Generally, a FPPC opinion takes
approximately 21 business days. With the holidays falling within this 21 day period the facts were
some complex and the requested opinion sought advice not only under the Political Reform Act
but also Government Code Section 1090 et seq., the FPPC delayed responding until March 27,
2017. The FPPC has opined that Mayor Pro Tern cannot participate in the decision regarding PSM
that there is no 1090 issue precluding the City from contracting with PSM.
The Political Reform Act is the body of law that applies to whether or not Council Member Boyles
can participate in deciding whether to amend PSM's contract whereas Government Code Section
1090 is the law that governs the issue of whether the City can enter into the amendment with PSM.
Although the District Attorney's Office could disagree with the a FPPC's decision re Government
Code 1090 and consider looking into the matter or prosecuting such, to date the City Attorney's
Office is unaware of any such action by the District Attorney with regard to FPPC 1090 advice
letters and it would seem unlikely the District Attorney would not defer to the FPPC since the
process was set up approximately two years ago to allow that body to render advice.
Given the extended delay, the Council on February 7, 2017, gave the City Manager $25,000 in
authority to contract with another firm for marketing services. The City Manager entered into an
agreement with The Phelps Group. This engagement has begun recently and staff will be
evaluating the services provided over the next month.
The options for the Council at this point are to continue to (1) award the amended contract to PSM;
or (2) direct staff and perhaps the Economic Development Advisory Commission undertake a
process to find a new marketing consultant. There was some concern expressed by at least one
Council Member at the February 17, 2017, Council Meeting regarding the continued use of PSM
based upon the conflict of interest that exists.
The City's Economic Development Advisory Council ( "EDAC ") went through a request for
proposals process back in late 2013 and early 2014. If the Council so desires it could either have
EDAC go back through and review the proposals it received at that time and have EDAC propose
another firm or have EDAC go through a new request for proposal process. The Council does not
have to use EDAC for this process but since it was the process utilized before staff wanted the
Council to be aware of this fact.
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Re: Request for Formal Written Advice
City of El Segundo
City Councilmember Drew Boyles
Dear General Counsel:
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I am the City Attorney for the City of El Segundo ( "City "), a general law city. I am
authorized to make this request for formal advice on behalf of the City and Councilmember
Drew Boyles. The request is made based upon the facts set forth below.
FACTS
The City Council needs to consider whether to approve an amendment to a professional
services agreement with the consulting firm PCA Enterprises, Inc. (dba Paolucci Salling &
Martin Communication Arts ( "PSM ")) for expanded economic development and destination
marketing services. The proposed contract amendment amount would be $440,000.
The City Council first approved a professional services agreement with PSM on February
28, 2014. The initial agreement was for public relations and community branding /advertising
services to enhance the City's visibility and attract commerce. The total contract amount was
$450,000 and the term is set to expire on March 1, 2017. The agreement with PSM was
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Fair Political Practices Commission
December 5, 2016
Page 2
amended once on July 28, 2016 to augment the scope of work for an additional $20,000 in
compensation (bringing the total contract amount to $470,000). The 2016 amendment was
authorized by the City Manager pursuant to his lawful discretion, and did not legally require City
Council action.
At the time the City Council approved the February 28, 2014 Agreement with PSM,
Drew Boyles was serving as a member of the City's Economic Development Advisory Council
( "EDAC "). EDAC is a sixteen - member committee that provides support and direction to staff
and advises the City Council on business retention and attraction and implementation of the
City's Economic Development Program. EDAC is a standing committee that meets on an "as
needed" basis. Many of its meetings are conducted jointly with the City Council.
EDAC played a role in the award of the February 28, 2014 Agreement to PSM. In the
latter part of 2013, EDAC established a subcommittee to work with City staff to develop a
Request for Proposals for Public Relations and Community Branding Services. Mr. Boyles
served on the EDAC subcommittee. An RFP was published and sent to prospective bidders in
September 2013. The RFP resulted in five qualified proposers that were selected for interviews.
Between October and December 2013, the EDAC Subcommittee conducted a series of
interviews with each proposer and ultimately found PSM to be the most qualified. The EDAC
subcommittee presented its findings and recommendation to the Joint Meeting of the City
Council and EDAC on January 8, 2014. At that meeting, EDAC unanimously approved the
subcommittee's recommendation in favor of officially recommending PSM as the preferred
consultant to the City Council. Subsequently, at its regular meeting on February 18, 2014, the
City Council voted to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with PSM in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
On April 12, 2016, Mr. Boyles was elected to the El Segundo City Council. He currently
serves as Mayor Pro Tem.
Outside of his role as City Councilmember, Mr. Boyles is an entrepreneur involved in a
number of diverse business ventures. In connection with two of his business ventures, Mr.
Boyles has entered into consulting agreements with PSM pursuant to which PSM renders
services to Mr. Boyles or to an entity owned and controlled by Mr. Boyles.
The first of these agreements, originally entered into on September 19, 2014 and
subsequently amended on February 17, 2015, required PSM to develop a brand identity and a
web presence for "Planet Answers LLC " —a startup business venture owned and controlled by
Mr. Boyles that provides hazardous waste removal services. The initial agreement and
subsequent amendment together required PSM to provide Planet Answers LLC with $75,000
worth of services. In lieu of monetary compensation, PSM was given 75 Membership Units in
Planet Answers LLC, with a stated value of $1,000 per Membership Unit. The Membership
Units do not participate in profits or losses of the LLC, but will participate in future "liquidity
events." The agreement allows the LLC to make offers to purchase the Membership Units back
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Fair Political Practices Commission
December 5, 2016
Page 3
from PSM after two years, which offers may be accepted or rejected at PSM's discretion. If no
agreement to repurchase the Membership Units is reached within five years, Planet Answers
LLC and PSM can discuss options to have those Membership Units participate in the profits or
losses of the LLC, or the LLC can repurchase the Units for a price of $750,000. The agreement
also allows for the scope of work to be expanded in exchange for additional Membership Units
valued at $1,000 each. This agreement was executed by Mr. Boyles as President of Planet
Answers LLC, and by Daniel Martin as Senior Partner of PSM.
A separate agreement, also dated February 17, 2015, required PSM to develop a strategic
brand and communications platform to support the launch of a new product called "Crypt
Cases" —collapsible, hard shell flight cases designed for the secure transportation of surfboards.
That agreement was for a three -month period and required payment of $3,000 per month from
Mr. Boyles to PSM. The agreement was executed by Mr. Boyles on his own behalf (there is no
corporation or other entity) and by Mr. Martin on behalf of PSM. In addition to being a senior
partner at PSM, Mr. Martin also serves as the Vice President of Marketing for the Crypt Cases
venture. Mr. Martin does not personally receive any remuneration from Crypt Cases for his role
as VP of Marketing and he holds no equity interest in Crypt Cases.
As stated at the outset, the current agreement between the City and PSM expires on
March 1, 2017 and the City Council would like to consider a proposal by PSM to amend that
agreement to include expanded economic development and destination marketing services to be
provided through September 2017. The amount of the contract amendment would be $440,000.
QUESTIONS
1. Does the Political Reform Act (the "Act ") prohibit Councilmember Boyles from
participating in the City Council's decision on whether to amend the agreement with PSM?
2. Does Government Code Section 1090 prohibit Councilmember Boyles from
participating in, or the City from entering into, a contract amendment with PSM as a result of
Mr. Boyles' current contractual business relationship with PSM?
3. If the answer to any of the above questions is "yes," would the FPPC's opinion
change if the compensation structure in the Planet Answers LLC -PSM agreement were first
modified to require cash payment for services rendered by PSM in lieu of the current quasi -
equity sharing arrangement?
In sum, the City needs to understand whether Councilmember Boyles' current business
relationships with PSM and one of PSM's principals disqualifies Boyles from participating in
Council decisions regarding the PSM contract or entirely prohibits a contractual relationship
between the City and PSM.
General Counsel
Fair Political Practices Commission
December 5, 2016
Page 4
Should the FPPC need additional information to be able to fully respond to the above
questions, please contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
City of El Segundo
cc: Mayor Suzanne Fuentes
Mayor Pro Tern Drew Boyles
Councilmember Michael Dugan
Councilmember Dr. Don Brann
Councilmember Carol Pirsztuk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
428 J Street • Suite 62o • Sacramento, CA 95814 -2329
(916) 322 -5660 • Fax (916) 322 -o886
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
Torrance Office
City of EI Segundo
3655 Torrance Blvd., Suite 300
Torrance, CA 90503
Re: Your Request for Advice
Our File No. A -16 -254
Dear Mr. Hensley:
March 27, 2017
You are the City Attorney for the City of El Segundo and are requesting advice on behalf of
the City and City Councilmember Drew Boyles with regard to an upcoming City Council decision
involving PCA Enterprises, Inc. dba Paolucci Sailing & Martin Communication Arts ( "Paolucci ").
This letter responds to your request for advice regarding the provisions of the political Reform Act
(the "Act ")t and Government Code Section 1090. Please note that we do not advise on any other
area of law, including Public Contract Code or common law conflicts of interest. We are also not a
finder of fact when rendering advice (fit re Oglesby (1975) 1 FPPC Ops. 7I ), and any advice we
provide assumes your facts are complete and accurate.
In regard to our advice on Section 1090, we are required to forward your request and all
pertinent facts relating to the request to the Attorney General's Office and the Los Angeles County
District Attorney's Office, which we have done. (Section 1097. 1 (c)(3).) We did not receive a
written response from either entity. (Section 1097. 1 (c)(4).) We are also required to advise you that,
for purposes of Section 1090, the following advice "is not admissible in a criminal proceeding
against any individual other than the requestor." (See Section 1097. l(c)(5).)
QUESTION
May Councilmember Drew Boyles participate in a decision before the city council to
approve an amendment to a professional services agreement with Paolucci despite doing business in
his private capacity with Paolucci?
1 The Political Reform Act is contained in Government Code Seclions 81000 through 91014. All statutory
references are to the Government Code, unless otherwise indicated. The regulations of the Fair Political Practices
Commission are contained in Sections 18110 through 189,97 of Tide 2 of the California Code of Regulations. All
regulatory references are to Title 2, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, unless otherwise indicated.
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CONCLUSION
No. Though Councilmember Boyles does not have a conflict of interest under Section 1090,
he does have a conflict of interest under the Act due to his economic interest in Paolucci and
therefore many not participate in the upcoming decision to approve an amendment to a contract
with the communications firm.
FACTS
The El Segundo City Council needs to consider whether to approve an amendment to a
professional services agreement with the consulting firm Paolucci for expanded economic
development and destination marketing services. The proposed contract amendment amount would
be $440,000.
The City Council first approved a professional services agreement with Paolucci on
February 28, 2014. The initial agreement was for public relations and community
branding/advertising services to enhance the City's visibility and attract commerce. The total
contract amount was $450,000 and the term is set to expire March 1, 20I7. The agreement with
Paolucci was amended once on July 28, 2016 to augment the scope of work for an additional
$20,000 in compensation (bringing the total contract amount to $470,000). The 2016 amendment
was authorized by the City Manager pursuant to his lawful discretion, and did not legally require
City Council action.
At the time the City Council approved the February 28, 2014 agreement with Paolucci,
current City Councilmember Drew Boyles was serving as a member of the City's Economic
Development Advisory Council ( "Advisory Council "). The Advisory Council is a sixteen - member
committee that provides support and direction to staff and advises the City Council on business
retention and attraction and implementation of the City's Economic Development Program and is a
standing committee that meets on an as needed basis. Many of the Advisory Council meetings are
conducted jointly with the City Council.
The Advisory Council played a role in the award of the February 28, 2014 agreement to
Paolucci. In the latter part of 2013, the Advisory Council established a subcommittee to work with
City staff to develop a Request for Proposals for Public Relations and Community Building
Services ( "RFP "). Councilmember Boyles served on this subcommittee. An RFP was published and
sent to prospective bidders in September 2013. The RFP resulted in five qualified prospers that
were selected for interviews. Between October and December 2013, the Advisory Council
subcommittee conducted a series of interviews with each proposer and ultimately found Paolucci to
be the most qualified. The Advisory Council subcommittee presented its findings and
recommendation to the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Advisory Council on January 8, 2014.
At that meeting, the Advisory Council unanimously approved the subcommittee's recommendation
in favor of officially recommending Paolucci as the preferred consultant to the City Council.
Subsequently, at its regular meeting on February 18, 2014, the City Council voted to authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement with Paolucci in a form approved by the City Attorney.
On April 12, 2016, Councilmember Boyles was elected to the El Segundo City Council. He
currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem.
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Outside of his role as City Councilmember, Mr. Boyles is an entrepreneur involved in a
number of diverse business adventures. In connection with two of his business ventures,
Councilmember Boyles has entered into consulting agreements with Paolucci and Paolucci renders
services to Councilmember Boyles or to an entity owned and controlled by Councilmember Boyles
The first of these agreements, originally entered into on September I9, 2014 and
subsequently amended on February 17, 2015, required Paolucci to develop a brand identity and a
web presence for "Planet Answers LLC" a startup business venture owned and controlled by
Councilmember Boyles that provides hazardous waste removal services. The initial agreement and
subsequent amendment together required Paolucci to provide Planet Answers LLC with $75,000
worth of services. In Iieu of monetary compensation, Paolucci was given 75 Membership Units in
Planet Answers LLC, with a stated value of $1,000 per Membership Unit. The Membership Units
do not participate in profits or losses of Planet Answers LLC, but will participate in future "liquidity
events."
The agreement allows Planet Answers LLC to make offers to purchase the Membership
Units back from Paolucci after two years. The offers may be accepted or rejected at Paolucci's
discretion. If no agreement to repurchase the Membership Units is reached within five years, Planet
Answers LLC and Paolucci can discuss options to have those Membership Units participate in the
profits or losses of Plant Answers LLC, or Planet Answers LLC can repurchase the Units for a price
of $750,000. The agreement allows for the scope of the work to be expanded in exchange for
additional Membership Units valued at $1,000 each. This agreement was executed by
Councilmember Boyles as President of Planet Answers LLC, and by Daniel Martin as Senior
partner of Paolucci. Currently, Councilmember Boyles owns 920 membership units, Paolucci has
vested 30 membership units of its 70 and another party owns 50 membership units.
A separate agreement, also dated February 17, 2015, required Paolucci to develop a strategic
brand and communications platform to support the launch of the new product called "Crypt Cases"
which are collapsible hard shell flight cases designed for the secure transportation of surfboards.
Councilmember Boyles owns Crypt Cases as a sole proprietorship. The agreement was for a three -
month period and required payment of $3,000 per month from Councilmember Boyles to Paolucci.
The agreement was executed by Councilmember Boyles on his own behalf (there is no corporation
or other entity) and by Mr. Martin on behalf of Paolucci. In addition to being a senior partner at
Paolucci, Mr. Martin also serves as the Vice President of Marketing for the Crypt Cases venture.
Mr. Martin does not personally receive any remuneration from Crypt Cases for his role as VP of
Marketing and he holds no equity interest in Crypt Cases.
The current agreement between the City and Paolucci expires on March 1, 2017, and the
City Council would like to consider a proposal by Paolucci to amend that agreement to include
expanded economic development and destination marketing services to be provided through
September 2017. The amount of the contract amendment would be $440,000.
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ANALYSIS
Section 87100 prohibits any public official from making, participating in making, or using
his or her official position to influence a governmental decision in which the official has a financial
interest. Section 87103 provides that a public official has a "financial interest" in a governmental
decision if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect on one
or more of the public official's interests. Section 87103 also sets forth the interests from which a
conflict of interest may arise under the Act. Section 87103 includes the following:
• Any business entity in which the public official has a direct or indirect investment worth
$2,000 or more. (Section 87103(a).)
• Any real property in which the public official has a direct or indirect interest worth $2,000
or more. (Section 87103(b).)
• Any source of income, except gifts or loans by a commercial lending institution made in the
regular course of business on terms available to the public without regard to official status,
aggregating $500 or more in value provided or promised to, received by, the public official
within 12 months prior to the time when the decision is made. (Section 87103(c).)
• Any business entity in which the public official is a director, officer, partner, trustee,
employee, or holds any position of management. (Section 87103(d).)
• Any donor of, or any intermediary or agent for a donor of, a gift or gifts aggregating $470 or
more in value provided to, received by, or promised to the public official within 12 months
prior to the time when the decision is made. (Section 87103(e).)
• Personal finances, meaning the financial effect of a governmental decision on the personal
finances of a public official or his or her immediate family.
Of these interests, the interests implicated by your facts are Councilmember Boyles'
interests in his business entities as both business entities and sources of income. He also has an
interest in Paolucci as a source of income or gift as explained below.
Planet Answers LLC: Councilmember Boyles hired Paolucci on behalf of Planet Answers
LLC. Instead of providing Paolucci with monetary compensation for the $75,000 worth of services
Paolucci contracted to provide for Planet Answers, LLC, Paolucci was given 75 membership units
with a promised worth of $1,000 each. These membership units do not share in profits and part of
the agreement between Planet Answers LLC and Paolucci entails an expectation that these
membership units may be purchased back. If the membership units are not purchased back, further
negotiations as to compensation for Paolucci would occur. This agreement is similar to a loan as
there is a promise by Planet Answers, LLC to pay back the value received from Paolucci.
Loans received from a source other than those from a commercial lending institution which
are made in the lender's regular course of business on terms available to members of the public
without regard to official status generally will be considered income for purposes of the Act.
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However, a loan may be considered a "gift" and not income to the extent that the interest rate of the
loan is less than the fair market interest rate. Specifically, a person subject to the Act receives a gift
equal to the differential amount between the loan's actual interest rate and the fair market interest
rate at the time the loan was made if the loan's rate is lower than the market rate.'- (Rudolph Advice
Letter, No. I -95 -059; Kamp Advice Letter, No. A -91 -188.)
Crypt Cases: The Councilmember also has a business relationship with Paolucci through
Crypt Cases. A separate agreement, also dated February 17, 2015, required Paolucci to develop a
strategic brand and communications platform to support the launch of the new product called
"Crypt Cases" which are collapsible hard shell flight cases designed for the secure transportation of
surfboards. Councilmember Boyles owns Crypt Cases as a sole proprietorship. The agreement was
for a three -month period and required payment of $3,000 per month from Councilmember Boyles to
Paolucci. The agreement was executed by Councilmember Boyles on his own behalf (there is no
corporation or other entity) and by Mr. Martin on behalf of Paolucci.
In addition to being a senior partner at Paolucci, Mr. Martin also serves as the Vice
President of Marketing for the Crypt Cases venture. Mr. Martin does not personally receive any
remuneration from Crypt Cases for his role as VP of Marketing and he holds no equity interest in
Crypt Cases. Free services may be considered a "gift" or "income" under the Act depending on the
facts.3 (However, we need not reach this issue since the Planet Answers LLC loan is a basis for
disqualification in itself (as discussed further below).
Foreseeabiliry and Materiality
Under the Act, an effect on a financial interest is presumed foreseeable if the interest is
explicitly involved in the decision, and an interest is "explicitly involved" if the interest is a named
party in, or subject of, the decision. (Regulation 18701(a).) As pertinent to your facts, a financial
interest is the subject of a proceeding if the decision involves the issuance, renewal, approval,
denial or revocation of any license, permit, or other entitlement to, or contract with, the financial
interest.
Paolucci is the subject of the decision before the City Council because the decision before
the City Council involves an amendment to a contract with Paolucci, therefore it is presumed that
the financial effect on Paolucci is reasonably foreseeable. (Regulation 18701).
Regulation 18702.1 provides the relevant materiality standard for sources of income that are
business entities:
The receipt of gifts results in different obligations on a public official than income. The Act regulates the
receipt of gifts in the following ways: (1) The Act requires that any gifts aggregating to $50 or more from the same
source received during the calendar year be disclosed on the officials' Statements of Economic interests (FPPC Form
700); the Act places limitations on the acceptance of gifts to $470 from a single source in a calendar year. (Section
8950:3; Regulation 18940.2.) (3) the Act prohibits any public official from making, participating in making. or using his
or herofficial position to influence a governmental decision involving the donor of gift or gifts with an aggregate
value of $470 or more provided to, received by, or promised to the official within the 12 months prior to the date of the
official's participation in the decision. (Sections 87100 and 87103(e).)
J See }ukintoto Advice Letter, No. 1- 04.031; Davidge Advice Letter, No. A -89 -134; and Roberti Advice Letter
No. A -85 -002.
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"(a) The reasonably foreseeable financial effect of a governmental decision on a
business entity in which an official has a financial interest identified in Section
87103(a) or (d) is material whenever the business entity:
(3) Bids on or enters into a written contract with the official's agency;"
The City and Paolucci seek to amend a contract, therefore there is a reasonably foreseeable
material financial effect upon Councilmember Boyles economic interest as a result of the decision
before the City Council. Therefore, Councilmember Boyles would have a conflict of interest in the
decision and should not participate.
Section 1090
Section 1090 generally prohibits public officers, while acting in their official capacities,
from making contracts in which they are financially interested. The prohibition applies even when
the terms of the proposed contract are demonstrably fair and equitable, or are plainly to the public
entity's advantage. (Thomson: v. Call (1985) 38 Cal.3d 633, 646 -649.) Section 1090 is intended "not
only to strike at actual impropriety, but also to strike at the appearance of impropriety." (City of
bnperial Beach v. Bailey (1980) 103 Cal.App.3d 191, 197.) A contract that violates Section 1090 is
void. (Thomson, supra, at p. 646.)
We employ the following analysis to determine whether an official has a conflict of interest
under Section 1090.
Step One - Three: Is there a public officer who is subject to Section 1090 participating in
contract decisions?
The first three steps are not in dispute. Section 1090 provides, in part, that "[ m]embers of
the Legislature, state, county, district, judicial district, and city officers or employees shall not be
financially interested in any contract made by them in their official capacity, or by any body or
board of which they are members. [Emphasis added.]" You are asking whether Councilmember
Boyles may participate in contract decisions.
4. Does Councilmember Boyle have a financial interest in the contract under Section 1090?
Under Section 1090, "the prohibited act is the making of a contract in which the official has
a financial interest" (People v. Honig (1996) 48 Cal.App.4th 289, 333.), and officials are deemed to
have a financial interest in a contract if they might profit from it in any way. (Ibid.) Although
Section 1090 does not specifically define the term "financial interest," case law and Attorney
General opinions state that prohibited financial interests may be indirect as well as direct, and may
involve financial losses, or the possibility of losses, as well as the prospect of pecuniary gain.
(Thomson, supra, at pp. 645, 651.652; see also People v. Vallerga (1977) 67 Cal.App.3d 847, 867,
M. 5; Terry v. Bender (1956) 143 Cal.App.2d 198, 207 -208; People v. Darby (1952) 114
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Ca1.App.2d 412, 431 -432; 85 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 34, 36 -38 (2002); 84 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 158, 161-
162 (2001).)
There is no indication that Councilmember Boyles would profit in any way from the
decision before the City Council. The contract in question has no relation to the businesses in which
the Councilmember and Paolucci are engaged in their private capacity. Therefore, Councilmember
Boyles does not have a financial interest in the contract under Section 1090. The City Council is not
prohibited from entering into the contract with Paolucci, however Councilmember Boyles must
recuse himself due his conflict of interest under the Act as explained above.
If you have other questions on this matter, please contact me at (916) 322 -5660.
Sincerely,
Hyla P. Wagner
General Counsel
r
By: Sukhi K. Brar
Senior Counsel, Legal Division
SKB:jgl
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Reports of Committees,
Commissions & Boards
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Receive and file, and possible action regarding a report from the Technology Committee. (Fiscal
Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file a report from the Technology Committee; and /or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4. Develop Quality Infrastructure & Technology
Objective: 5. Improve efficiency and effectiveness
ORIGINATED BY: Mitch Tavera, Chief of Police Ow�
REVIEWED BY: Brian Evanski, Captain
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Technology Committee was established on July 19, 2016, and is comprised of local business
and residential representatives with expertise in technology and technological systems. The
Committee has been meeting twice a month since their inception and will provide an update
specific to their accomplishments.
24
3015903 - 3016077
001
GENERAL FUND
104
TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND
106
STATE GAS TAX FUND
108
ASSOCIATED RECREATION ACTIVITIES FUND
109
ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
111
COMM DEVEL BLOCK GRANT
112
PROP "A" TRANSPORTATION
114
PROP "C" TRANSPORTATION
115
AIR QUALITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
116
HOME SOUND INSTALLATION FUND
117
HYPERION MITIGATION FUND
118
TDA ARTICLE 3 - SB 821 BIKEWAY FUND
119
MTA GRANT
121
FEMA
120
C. OR S. FUND
122
L.A.W.A FUND
123
PSAF PROPERTY TAX PUBLIC SAFETY
202
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 973
301
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
302
INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT FUND
405
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
501
WATER UTILITY FUND
502
WASTEWATER FUND
503
GOLF COURSE FUND
601
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
602
LIABILITY INSURANCE
603
WORKERS COMP. RESERVE/INSURANCE
701
RETIRED EMP. INSURANCE
702
EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND - DEVELOPER FEES
703
EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND- OTHER
708
OUTSIDE SERVICES TRUST
TOTAL WARRANTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Information on actual expenditures is available in the Director of Finance's office in the
City of El Segundo.
I certify as to the accuracy of the Demands and the availability of fund for payment thereof.
For Approval: Regular checks held for City council authorization to release
CODES:
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
WARRANTS TOTALS BY FUND
382,233.88
1,832,22
41, 76326
692.50
17285
16212
20,100 00
1,259.00
11,09266
19,060 71
188,904 68
2,40879
39,034.44
1,92247
551.82
5,81524
4,89486
17,76509
51,197 47
R = Computer generated checks for all non -emergency /urgency payments for materials, supplies and
services in support of City Operations
$ 926,220 40
DATE OF APPROVAL:
AS P 18 017 REGISTER 0 13
VOID CHECKS DUE TO ALIGNMENT:
N/A
VOID CHECKS DUE TO INCORRECT CHECK DATE:
For Ratification:
A = Payroll and Employee Benefit checks
VOID CHECKS DUE TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE ERROR:
B - F = Computer generated Early Release disbursements and /or adjustments approved by the City
Manager. Such as: payments for utility services, petty cash and employee travel expense
NOTES
reimbursements, various refunds, contract employee services consistent with current contractual
agreements, instances where prompt payment discounts can be obtained or late payment penalties
can be avoided or when a situation arises that the City Manager approves.
1%J
H = Handwritta2n,5EIFly Relea isbursseemerenils, and /or adjustments approved by the City Manager-
FINANCE DIRECTOR CITY MANAGER
DATE: r j _t j3 L_ DATE: I_t
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
3/27/17 THROUGH 4/9/17
Date
Payee
Description
3/27/2017
IRS
254,233.71
Federal 941 Deposit
3/27/2017
Employment Development
3,243.83
State SDI payment
3/27/2017
Employment Development
52,657.91
State PIT Withholding
3/27/2017
Nationwide NRS EFT
68,139.53
EFT 457 payment
3/29/2017
Cal Pers
6,777.50
EFT Retirement Safety- Fire -PEPRA New
3/29/2017
Cal Pers
7,838.83
EFT Retirement Safety- Police -PEPRA New
3/29/2017
Cal Pers
31,435.74
EFT Retirement Misc - PEPRA New
3/29/2017
Cal Pers
94,847.88
EFT Retirement Misc - Classic
3/29/2017
Cal Pers
280,131.10
EFT Retirement Safety - Classic
3/31/2017
Health Comp
610.62
Weekly claims
3/31/2017
Unum
193.50
Long Term Care Premium
3/31/2017
Joint Council of Teamsters
4,158.00
Vision Insurance payment
4/7/2017
Cal Pers
472,066.57
EFT Health Insurance Payment
4/7/2017
Manufacturers & Traders
22,574.28
457 payment Vantagepoint
4/7/2017
Manufacturers & Traders
527.31
IRA payment Vantagepoint
4/7/2017
Nationwide NRS EFT
35,729.39
EFT 457 payment
4/7/2017
State of CA EFT
1,855.76
EFT Child support payment
3/30/2016
Lane Donovan Golf Ptr
23,402.60
Payroll Transfer
3/20/17 - 3/26/17
Workers Comp Activity
31,481.89
SCRMA checks issued
3/27/17- 4/2/17
Workers Comp Activity
22,309.85
SCRMA checks issued
3/20/17- 3/26/17
Liability Trust - Claims
1,572.32
Claim checks issued
3/27/17- 4/2/17
Liability Trust - Claims
0.00
Claim checks issued
3/20/17- 3/26/17
Retiree Health Insurance
0.00
Health Reimbursment checks issued
3/27/17- 4/2/17
Retiree Health Insurance
36,886.17
Health Reimbursment checks issued
1,452,674.29
DATE OF RATIFICATION:4 /6/17
TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE: 1,462,674.29
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by:
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt the updated 2017 City of El Segundo Hazard Mitigation
Plan following review and approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the updated 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan
following the review and approval by FEMA
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. City of El Segundo updated 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan
2. Resolution adopting the City of El Segundo updated 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan
3. March 30, 2017 FEMA letter, indicating updated 2017 plan is eligible for final approval
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 2 Support Community Safety & Preparedness
Objective: 1 The City has a proactive approach to risk and crime that is outcome
focused
ORIGINATED BY: Carol Lynn Anderson, Senior Management Analyst 04/P.
REVIEWED BY: Chris Donovan, Fire Chief
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is required pursuant to the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. § 5165).
In accordance with that Act, local government agencies requesting federal grant funding for
mitigation projects must have a comprehensive plan, which is updated every five years, and
approved by FEMA to be eligible for disaster relief and hazard mitigation funding. The City of El
Segundo last adopted the HMP in April, 2008. Having the HMP reviewed and approved by FEMA
now sets the stage for the City to formally adopt the plan and bring the City back into compliance
with the Stafford Act. The updated plan has revisited many important topics including: Outlining
the City's vulnerabilities; Developing hazard mitigation strategies; Identifying critical facilities
and infrastructure contained within the City limits; and identifying other risk factors. Following
FEMA's checklist, 19 critical elements were reviewed and updated, with the final step being
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Upon City Council adoption of the City of El Segundo updated 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan, the
document will be forwarded to FEMA for final approval. Then the 2017 approved HMP will be
periodically reviewed by staff and will be revised and re- submitted to FEMA by 2022 to maintain
compliance with the Stafford Act. More importantly, the plan will be used as a road map for those
critical steps the City can take to reduce community impacts should natural or man-made disasters
occur, while focusing on public safety as a top priority.
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CONTENTS
Section1: Introduction ................................................................................................................... ..............................7
HazardMitigation Planning ......................................................................................................... ..............................7
Local Mitigation Planning Requirements .................................................................................... ..............................8
Hazard Mitigation Plan Description ........ .................................................................................... ..............................8
AssemblyBill 2140 .......................... ...........................................................................................................................
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Grant Programs With Mitigation Plan Requirements .................. .............................................. .............................10
Stafford Act Grant Programs ............................ ............................... ........................... .............. ....._....10
National Flood Insurance Act Grant Programs ............................................................. .............................10
PlanningArea Description .......................................................................................................... .............................11
Location and Topography ................................ ............................... ...... ............ .............................11
Historyof El Segundo ................................................................................................ .............................13
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Government.............................................................................................................. .............................14
Economy................................................................................................................... .............................14
Demographics........................................................................................................... .............................15
Section2: Planning Process .......................................................................................................... .............................17
2015 Plan Revision Process ...................................................... ............................... .......17
Stakeholderand Public Outreach.......... ..................................................................................... .............................23
StakeholderOutreach ................... ............................................................................ .............................24
PublicOutreach ....................................................... — ........................................................................ ....25
Incorporation of Existing Plans and Other Technical Information ............................................. .............................27
Continued Public Participation in Plan Maintenance ................................................................. .............................28
Plan Maintenance Method and Schedule .................................................................................. .............................29
PlanImplementation.. ...........................................................................................................................
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HazardMitigation Planning Team ............................................................................. .............................29
AnnualProgress Report ............................................................................................ .............................30
PlanUpdate .......................... ............................... ................................................ .............................30
Section 3: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment ................................................................. .............................32
HazardIdentification ........................................................ ............................... ....................... .................... .........32
El Segundo Disaster Proclamation History ................................................................ .............................33
Disaster Proclamation Process .................................................................................. .............................33
HazardProfiles... .......... — .... ........... ........ .............................................................. ............... .............................35
Earthquake and Seismic Hazard Profile .................................................................... .............................35
Hazardous Materials Incident ................................................................................... .............................42
Transportation Incident —Air and Rail ...................................................................... .............................46
Pipeline Emergencies and Oil Spills .......................................................................... .............................49
Terrorism and Nuclear Incidents .............................................................................. .............................53
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UrbanFires...... .... ___ .................. ............ ................................ ............................ .............................56
Severe Weather— Tornados, Wind, and Heat .......................................................... .............................59
PublicHealth Emergencies — Epidemic and Pandemic ............................................. .............................61
Flooding— Localized Storms ...................................................................................... .............................63
Tsunami.............................................................................................................. .............................66
Drought................................................................................................................ .............................70
ClimateChange —Air Pollution ............................................................................. .............................73
RiskAssessment ....... .------------- ..................................... ............................... ...... .......... .........................._..76
HazardRisk Rating .................................................................................................... .............................77
Populationat Risk ............................................................................................. ............................... ....79
Buildingsat Risk ........................................................................................................ .............................80
Identification of Critical Facilities and Assets ............................................................ .............................81
Cultural and Natural Resources Inventory ................................................................ .............................85
Risk Assessment and Potential Loss .......................................................................... .............................85
Analysisof Potential Losses ...................................................................................... .............................87
NFIPInsured Structures....,....... ... ... _ .... ............................................................................................................ —.88
Section 4: Capability Assessment and Mitigation Strategy..... ..................................................... .............................89
Existing Authorities, Policies, Programs, and Resources ............................................................ .............................90
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance ............................................ .............................95
2015 Hazard Mitigation Plan Goals.. __ ................................................................................................................... 96
MitigationActions ...................................................................................................................... .............................96
2015 HMP Mitigation Action Plan ............................................................... ............................... ............................105
Incorporation of HMP into other Planning Mechanisms ............................ ............................... ............................107
Section 5: Plan Review, Evaluation, and Implementation ........................................................... ............................... 108
Changesin Development ............................................................................ ............................... ............................108
Progressin Local Mitigation Efforts .......................................................................................... ............................... 109
Changes in Priorities .......... ............................... 112
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Section6: Plan Adoption ................................................................................................................ ............................... 113
6.1 Local Plan Adoption Resolution ....................................................................................... ............................... 114
Section 7: Acronymsand Abbreviations ........................................................................................ ............................... 116
Section8: References ..... .............................................................................................................. ............................... 118
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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
The City of El Segundo has prepared the 2015 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to assess potential
natural, technological, and human - caused risks to El Segundo in order to reduce the impact of
the risks by creating mitigation strategies. The 2015 HMP represents the City of El Segundo's
commitment to the public to create a safer, more resilient community by taking action to help
reduce risk and committing resources to lessen the effects of hazards on the people and
property of El Segundo.
This plan complies with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act (2000), Federal Register 44 CFR
Parts 201 and 206, which modified the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act by adding a new section, 322 - Mitigation Planning. This law, as of November 1,
2004, requires local governments to develop and submit hazard mitigation plans as a condition
of receiving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and other Mitigation project grants. The
El Segundo Emergency Management Coordinator has coordinated preparation of the 2015
HMP in cooperation with other El Segundo departments, community stakeholders, partner
agencies, and members of the public. The 2015 HMP revises and replaces the HMP prepared
and adopted by the City in 2009.
This introduction to the HMP provides a brief description of hazard mitigation planning, local
mitigation plan requirements, and an outline of the 2015 HMP. There is also an overview of Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs and grants related to hazard mitigation.
1.1 HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING
Hazard mitigation is "any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long -term risk to
human life and property from hazards" (44 CFR § 201.2.). The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
(DMA 2000), also known as Public Law 106 -390, provides the legal basis for FEMA mitigation
planning requirements for State, local and Indian Tribal governments as a condition of
mitigation grant assistance. In general, hazard mitigation is work done to minimize the impact
of a hazard event before it occurs. The goal of such mitigation efforts is to reduce losses from
future disasters. The purpose of mitigation planning is for local governments to identify the
hazards that impact them, to identify a plan of actions and activities to reduce losses from those
hazards and to establish a coordinated process to implement the plan, taking advantage of a
wide range of resources (44 CFR § 201.1(b)).
For El Segundo, hazard mitigation planning is a process in which the City will:
• Identify and profile hazards that affect the local area;
• Analyze the people and facilities at risk from those hazards;
• Develop mitigation actions to lessen or reduce the impact of the profiled hazards.
The City's implementation of mitigation actions, which include long -term strategies that may
involve planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and other activities, is the primary
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objective of the planning process. This type of planning will supplement the City's
comprehensive emergency management program.
1.2 LOCAL MITIGATION PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
Hazard mitigation planning is governed by the Stafford Act, as amended by the Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), and by federal regulations implementing the Stafford Act.
DMA 2000 revised the Stafford Act to require state, local, and tribal governments to develop
and submit to FEMA a mitigation plan that outlines processes for identifying the natural
hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities of the jurisdiction. Plan approval by FEMA is a prerequisite
to receiving federal hazard mitigation grant funds. (See 42 USC § 5165(a).)
To implement the mitigation planning requirements of the Stafford Act, FEMA promulgated 44
CFR Part 201, the federal regulations governing the planning process, plan content, and the
process for obtaining approval of the plan from FEMA. The planning requirements set forth in
the CFR, including plan revision requirements, are identified throughout this plan mirroring the
order of the FEMA Regulation Checklist in the Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool.
Federal law and the State of California's requirements for hazard mitigation plans require
coverage of only natural hazards; however El Segundo's 2009 HMP included technological and
human - caused hazards as well as natural hazards. The planning team decided to continue
coverage of natural, technological, and human - caused hazards for the 2015 HMP and to increase
the number of hazards covered in the plan, including a description and analysis of each hazard.
FEMA has produced a Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool to demonstrate how the mitigation
plan meets the regulation in 44 CFR § 201.6, and offers State and FEMA Mitigation Planners an
opportunity to provide feedback to the jurisdiction. The Plan Review Tool has a regulation
checklist that provides a summary of FEMA's evaluation of whether the plan has addressed all
requirements. Local planners can also use the checklist prior to submitting the plan for
approval to ensure they have addressed all the requirements. The Local Mitigation Plan
Review Tool is provided in Appendix A.
1.3 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN DESCRIPTION
The 2015 HMP consists of the sections and appendices described below:
Table 1 -1: Plan Sections, Appendices, and Descriptions
Section 1:
Section 1 includes an introduction to hazard mitigation planning, lists the
Plan Introduction
HMP planning requirements, provides a description of the plan, and
discusses grants related to hazard mitigation.
Section 2 describes the planning process for the 2015 HMP, including an
Section 2:
overview of the 2009 planning process, how the 2015 HMP was
Planning Process
prepared, identification of the 2015 HMP planning team, involvement of
outside agencies and communities, the inclusion of related plans, reports
and information, and stakeholder and public outreach activities.
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Section 3: Hazard
Section 3 provides a list of the hazards identified in the 2015 HMP, a
Identification and Risk
profile of each hazard and hazard summary, and a risk assessment of the
Assessment
planning area.
Section 4: Capability
Section 4 identifies and evaluates the resources available for hazard
Assessment and Mitigation
mitigation within El Segundo, the current, ongoing, and completed
Strategy
mitigation projects and programs in El Segundo, and lists mitigation
strategies for reducing potential losses.
Section 5 describes the plan review process to include the changes in
Section 5: Plan Review,
Evaluation, and
Implementation
development, progress in mitigation efforts, and changes in priorities.
Section 6: Plan Adoption
Section 6 includes documentation of adoption of the HMP by the El
by Local Government
Segundo City Council.
Section 7: Acronyms and
Section 7 lists acronyms and abbreviations used in the 2015 HMP.
Abbreviations
Section 8: References
Section 8 lists reference materials used to prepare the 2015 HMP.
Appendix A contains the FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool, which
Appendix A
documents El Segundo's compliance with the local hazard mitigation plan
requirements of 44 CFR Part 201.
Appendix B
Appendix B contains documentation of the planning process for the u
planning team, including meetings and presentations, emails, etc.
Appendix C contains documentation of the planning process including
Appendix C
meetings and presentations held for the stakeholders, and other
stakeholder outreach efforts.
Appendix D contains documentation of the planning process including
Appendix D
meetings and presentations held for the public, and other public outreach
efforts.
Hazus -MH Summary Earthquake Event Report for the Newport-
Appendix E
Inglewood Fault.
Appendix F
Hazus -MH Summary Earthquake Event Report for the Palos Verdes Fault.
1.4 ASSEMBLY BILL 2140
The California Disaster Assistance Act limits the state share for any eligible project to no more
than 75% of total state eligible costs, except that the state share shall be up to 100% of total
state eligible costs connected with certain events. AB 2140 prohibits the state share for any
eligible project from exceeding 75% of total state eligible costs unless the local agency is
located within a city, county, or city and county that has adopted a local hazard mitigation plan
in accordance with the federal DMA 2000 as part of the safety element of its general plan, in
which case the Legislature may provide for a state share of local costs that exceeds 75% of total
state eligible costs.
The California Government Code, Sections 8685.9 and 65302.6, allow for the State Legislature
to provide for a state share of local costs that exceeds 75 percent of total state eligible costs
where the local agency is located within a city, county, or city and county that has adopted a
local hazard mitigation plan in accordance with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
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(P.L.106 -390) as part of the safety element of its general plan adopted pursuant to subdivision
(g) of Section 65302.
1.5 GRANT PROGRAMS WITH MITIGATION PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Currently, five FEMA grant programs provide funding to local entities that have a FEMA
approved local mitigation plan meeting federal hazard mitigation plan requirements. Two of the
grant programs are authorized under the Stafford Act. The remaining three programs are
authorized under the National Flood Insurance Act and the Bun ning - Bereuter- Blumenauer
Flood Insurance Reform Act.
1.5.1 STAFFORD ACT GRANT PROGRAMS
Funding is provided to state, local, and tribal governments that have an approved Hazard
Mitigation Plan through the following programs.
1.5.1.1HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
The HMGP provides grants to implement long -term hazard mitigation measures after
declaration of a major disaster. The purpose of the HMGP is to reduce the loss of life and
property due to natural disasters, and to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during
the immediate recovery from a disaster. To qualify for HMGP funding, projects must provide a
long -term solution to a problem, and the project's potential savings must exceed the cost of
implementing the project.
HMGP Funds may be used to protect either public or private property, or to purchase property
that has been subjected to, or is in danger of, repetitive damage. The amount of funding
available for the HMGP under a particular disaster declaration is limited. Under the program,
the federal government may provide a state or tribe with up to 20 percent of the total disaster
grants awarded by FEMA, and may provide up to 75 percent of the cost of projects approved
under the program.
1.5.1.2 THE PRE - DISASTER MITIGATION (PDM) PROGRAM
The PDM provides funds to state, local, and tribal entities for hazard mitigation planning and
mitigation projects before a disaster event. PDM grants are awarded on a nationally
competitive basis. The cost benefit of a PDM project must be more than the cost of
implementing the project. Funds may be used to protect either public or private property or to
purchase property that has been subjected to repetitive damage. In April of 2014, FEMA
announced $112 million in funding available through two Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA)
grant programs: Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Pre - Disaster Mitigation (PDM).
Congress originally appropriated $23 million for PDM grants, but increased the allotment to $63
million. The Federal government provides up to 75 percent of the cost of projects approved
under the program.
1.5.2 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT GRANT PROGRAMS
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1.5.2.1 FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
The goal of the FMA Grant Program is to reduce or eliminate flood insurance claims under the
NFIP. This program places emphasis on mitigating repetitive loss (RL) properties. The primary
source of funding for the FMA program is the National Flood Insurance Fund. Grant funding is
available for planning, project, and technical assistance. Project grants are awarded to local
entities to apply mitigation measures to reduce flood losses to properties insured under the
NFIP. In FY 2014, FMA funding totaled $89 million. The cost -share for this grant is 75 percent
federal and 25 percent nonfederal. However, a cost- share of 90 percent federal and 10 percent
nonfederal is available in certain situations to mitigate severe repetitive loss (SRL) properties.
1.5.2.2 REPETITIVE FLOOD CLAIMS PROGRAM
The Repetitive Flood Claims (RFC) Program provides funding to reduce or eliminate the long-
term risk of flood damage to residential and non - residential structures insured under the NFIP.
Structures considered for mitigation must have had one or more claim payments for flood
damages. All RFC grants are eligible for up to 100 percent federal assistance.
1.5.2.3 SEVERE REPETITIVE LOSS PROGRAM
The Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Program provides funding to reduce or eliminate the long -term
risk of flood damage to residential structures insured under the NFIP. Structures considered for
mitigation must have had at least four NFIP claim payments over $5,000 each, with a cumulative
amount of such claims payments exceeds $20,000; or for which at least two separate claims
payments have been made with the cumulative amount of the building portion of such claims
exceeding the market value of the building, and at least two of the referenced claims must have
occurred within any ten -year period, and must be greater than 10 days apart. The cost -share
for this grant is 75 percent federal, 25 percent nonfederal. There is a cost -share of 90 percent
federal, 10 percent nonfederal, available to mitigate SRL properties when the state or tribal plan
addresses ways to mitigate SRL properties
1.6 PLANNING AREA DESCRIPTION
The following description of the Planning Area includes its location, geography, history,
government, economy, and demographics. The planning area for the 2015 HMP includes the
City of El Segundo, which is within Los Angeles County, in Southern California. El Segundo
encompasses approximately 5.54 square miles. El Segundo does not own any assets that lie
outside the city boundaries.
1.6.1 LOCATION AND TOPOGRAPHY
El Segundo is located on the Santa Monica Bay, 14 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles.
Its' geographic coordinates are latitude: 33 °55'09" N, longitude: 118 °24'59" W. Elevations in El
Segundo range from 38 meters at sea level to 125 feet above sea level at city hall. The
surrounding jurisdictions include Los Angeles, the county of Los Angeles, and the cities of
Hawthorne and Manhattan Beach. El Segundo is bounded by the Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) / Imperial Highway (north), Rosecrans Avenue (south), Aviation Boulevard (east),
and the Pacific Ocean (west) — with just over three miles of public beaches: El Segundo Beach,
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Dockweiler State Beach, and the City of Los Angeles beach area. A small portion of the
coastline, 0.8 miles, is within the El Segundo city limits. The Century Freeway (105) is at the
northern border of the city along Imperial Highway. The San Diego Freeway (405) is just
outside the city to the east.
El Segundo is located in the northwestern corner of the Los Angeles Basin in the transition zone
between the Transverse Range and the Peninsular Range Structural Provinces of Southern
California. The topography in the city is characterized by a series of northwest trending rounded
hills consisting of stabilized sand dunes rising above the main coastal plain. The elevation rises
from sea level along the southwestern border to approximately 160 feet above mean sea level
in the northern section of the city. Some of the northern area of the city retains the natural
dune landscape. In the southern portion of the city more of the natural topography has been
altered. A series of stabilized sand dunes referred to as the El Segundo Sand Dunes and Sand
Hills cover the western part of the city. To the west of the city are steep coastal bluffs,
exceeding 30% slope, descending to a coastal beach area. The eastern section is flat, almost at
sea level; the surface represents the original erosion terrace of the Torrance Plain on which the
coastal sand dunes were deposited. The Torrance Plain is underlain by marine and non - marine
sediments of the Lakewood Formation. The Lakewood Formation consists of fine to medium
grained sandstones, gravelly sandstones and clays which weather into clays and silty clays. The
western section of the city is underlain by dune sands in varying stages of consolidation.
Current groundwater levels are at 20 feet below surface or deeper.
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El Segundo's climate is temperate and Mediterranean, characterized by mild winters and dry
summers. Temperatures in El Segundo usually range between 61 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit in
the summer and between 59 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. There is an average of
12 inches of rain per year. Fog is common in El Segundo, particularly in the neighborhoods
bordering the Pacific Ocean. The marine layer and ocean breezes ease the hot summer
temperatures and minimize smog in the city.
1.6.2 HISTORY OF EL SEGUNDO
The El Segundo and Los Angeles coastal area was first settled by the Tongva (or Gabrielenos)
and Chumash Native American tribes hundreds of years ago. In the late 1800's, El Segundo was
mostly uninhabited land used for dry farming. The land was once part of the Sausal Redondo
Rancho controlled by Daniel Freeman, the founder of Inglewood. In 1885, most of the rancho
was sold in square mile sections to wealthy investors. While the beach areas of the south
attracted some residents, the El Segundo and airport land in late 1910 was vacant.
Standard Oil Company, recognizing the need for a refinery in Southern California, sent a large
party of executives from the East as well as California to scout for a site in November 1910. El
Segundo area was an easy choice, being mostly vacant, with ocean access providing a water
source for cooling and close to oil fields. William Rheem, having constructed and managed
Standard Oil's refinery at Point Richmond, was instrumental in building a second refinery at El
Segundo. The city earned its name ( "the second" in Spanish) as it was the site of the second
Standard Oil refinery on the West Coast.
In late May 1911, construction had begun on the refinery after a two -mile long rail spur serving
the site was completed. One of the first major tasks was dealing with the sand dunes. About
400 mules, mule- skinners, and Fresno scrapers were brought in to level sites for the refinery
structures and storage tanks. In September 1911, Hanna invited Rheem down from San
Francisco to "fire" the No. 1 battery of stills starting the production of end products. Raw crude
had been accumulating in storage tanks having arrived by pipeline from the Whittier - Fullerton
oil fields. By the end of the year, reportedly Standard Oil had spent over $1,000,000 of the
$3,000,000 allotted to complete the refinery.
By the end of 1912, El Segundo had grown from a "tent city" to include 180 homes and 20
businesses, a school, a bank, churches and five hotels. The El Segundo Land and Improvement
Company offered Standard Oilers inducements to those wanting to build a home. This
company managed the growth of El Segundo until the city incorporated on January 18, 1917.
The city grew along with the growth of the refinery. There were other short-lived smaller
ventures such as a tractor assembly plant that later became a tile manufacturing plant.
Next door to the north Mine's Field, a landing strip used by early aviators was chosen as the site
for the Los Angeles Municipal Airport. Expansion with the official opening of
the airport in 1930 ushered in numerous aviation companies. The Douglas Aircraft Company
plant in El Segundo was one of the major aircraft manufacturing facilities in California during
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World War II. The likes of Hughes Aircraft, Northrop, Interstate, and North American Aviation
(Northrop) all located in El Segundo. After a high point of activity during WWII many of these
companies eventually transitioned into the aerospace /defense industry. In the 1960's, the
addition of the Aerospace Company Corporation and the Los Angeles Air Force Base gave El
Segundo claim to the title of "The Aerospace Capital of the World ". Today, the city's population
has leveled off around 16,500, which has enabled the community to preserve its small town
intimacy and charm.
1.6.3 GOVERNMENT
The City of El Segundo is a general law city with a Council /Manager form of government. There
are seven elected offices -- five Council Members, one Treasurer and one City Clerk. All offices
in general law cities are non - partisan. The El Segundo City Council serves as the governingboard
for the City. Council- appointed officials include the City Manager and City Attorney.
City Council members establish policy for the City. The City Manager and staff are responsible
for implementing the policies. The City Council adopts an annual budget that establishes City
services and service levels; establishes tax rates, license fees, assessments, franchises and other
forms of revenue as set forth by Government Code; direct the development of the City by
adopting a General Plan and supporting the Zoning Code; authorize contracts and leases, and
disposes of City real and personal property. El Segundo is part of the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments, a joint powers authority of 16 cities and the County of Los Angeles that share the
goal of maximizing the quality of life and productivity for the region.
1.6.4 ECONOMY
El Segundo is home to many businesses and corporations including Chevron USA, Raytheon,
DirecTV, International Rectifier, Boeing, Mattel, Motorola, NCR Corporation, Northrop
Grumman, Oracle- America, Inc., The Aerospace Corporation, Xerox, and the Toyota Sports
Center serving the Los Angeles Lakers, and L.A. Kings professional sports franchises. Many of
these businesses are Fortune 500 companies.
The Los Angeles Air Force Base ( LAAFB), home of the Space and Missile Systems Center, is
located within the city. LAAFB is the Air Force's premier space acquisition center, and also the
home of the 61st Air Base Group. The 61st is the host unit at LAAFB, and commands all the Air
Force support groups and units assigned to the base. Other tenant units include AFOSI
Detachment 810 and the 369th Recruiting Squadron. The center manages research,
development and acquisition of military space systems, and is the only active duty base in the
Los Angeles area with 1,405 active duty and 1,117 civilian workers at the base.
The following table shows the employers with the highest amount of employees in El Segundo
(Source: City of El Segundo Business Services Division).
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Table 1 -2: 2013 Principal Employers in El Segundo
1.6.5 DEMOGRAPHICS
According to the United States Census Bureau, El Segundo's population in 2013 was 16,924. El
Segundo is the 366th most populated city in the state of California out of 1,488 cities. El
Segundo has a large daily commuter population of approximately 47,000 — up by 277.7% —
while excluding 45 percent (Gallup Daily estimate of U.S. employment) of possible residents
that work outside the city, making the population over 63,900 during each work day.
According to the 2010 Census, 5.0 percent of El Segundo's population was under five years of
age; 22.3 percent was under 18 years of age; 62.6 percent was between 18 and 64 years of age;
and 10.1 percent were 65 years old or older. The median age in El Segundo in 2010 was 39
years.
The 2010 Census also indicates that El Segundo's racial composition is as follows: 69.2 percent
White, 5.3 percent Asian, 18.6 percent Hispanic or Latino, 2 percent Black or African American,
1.3 percent other races, 0.4 percent American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2 percent Native
Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, and 3.0 percent two or more races.
In addition, the 2010 Census estimated that 9,682 residents of El Segundo were part of the labor
force. Of that number, an estimated 9,115 were employed and 567 were unemployed, for an
approximate unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. The median income in El Segundo in
2010 was $86,364; the 2010 per capita income was estimated at $44,188.
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Raytheon Company
6,117
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Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc.
5,229
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Northrop Grumman, Corp.
3,572
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2,864
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The Aerospace Corp.
2,580
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2,522
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Mattel
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Accenture
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Time Warner Cable /Sports
661
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Carsdirect.com
442
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Teledyne Controls
391
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International Rectifier Corp.
370
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Big 5
364
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Karl Storz Endoscopy America, Inc.
328
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Team One Advertising
296
1.6.5 DEMOGRAPHICS
According to the United States Census Bureau, El Segundo's population in 2013 was 16,924. El
Segundo is the 366th most populated city in the state of California out of 1,488 cities. El
Segundo has a large daily commuter population of approximately 47,000 — up by 277.7% —
while excluding 45 percent (Gallup Daily estimate of U.S. employment) of possible residents
that work outside the city, making the population over 63,900 during each work day.
According to the 2010 Census, 5.0 percent of El Segundo's population was under five years of
age; 22.3 percent was under 18 years of age; 62.6 percent was between 18 and 64 years of age;
and 10.1 percent were 65 years old or older. The median age in El Segundo in 2010 was 39
years.
The 2010 Census also indicates that El Segundo's racial composition is as follows: 69.2 percent
White, 5.3 percent Asian, 18.6 percent Hispanic or Latino, 2 percent Black or African American,
1.3 percent other races, 0.4 percent American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2 percent Native
Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, and 3.0 percent two or more races.
In addition, the 2010 Census estimated that 9,682 residents of El Segundo were part of the labor
force. Of that number, an estimated 9,115 were employed and 567 were unemployed, for an
approximate unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. The median income in El Segundo in
2010 was $86,364; the 2010 per capita income was estimated at $44,188.
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The total estimated number of people living in El Segundo with a disability in a non - institutional
setting is 6.9 percent, or 1,168 people. Of those 1,168 people, 2.9 percent are under the age of
18, 4.4 percent are aged 18 -64, and 92.7% are 65 years and older.
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SECTION 2: PLANNING PROCESS
The requirements for documentation of the HMP planning process are described below. This
section summarizes the Planning Area's hazard mitigation planning efforts in 2014 -2015, and
further describes the 2015 HMP revision process. In addition, the section describes public and
stakeholder outreach efforts as part of the 2015 HMP revision process. The section also
summarizes the review and incorporation of existing plans, studies, and reports used to develop
the 2015 HMP. Documentation of the 2015 HMP planning process is provided in Appendices B,
C, and D: Planning Team Meetings, Stakeholder Meetings and Outreach, Public Meetings and
Outreach.
FEMA REGULATION CHECKLIST: PLANNING PROCESS
Documentation of the Planning Process
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(1): The plan shall include documentation of the planning process used to develop the
plan, including how it was prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the public was involved.
Elements
Al. Does the Plan document the planning process, including how it was prepared and who was involved
in the process for each jurisdiction? 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(1).
A2. Does the Plan document an opportunity for neighboring communities, local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate development as well as
other interests to be involved in the planning process? 44 CFR 201.6(b)(2)
A3. Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the planning process during the drafting stage?
44 CFR 201.6(b)(1) and 201.6(c)(1)
A4. Does the Plan document the review and incorporation of existing plans, studies, reports, and technical
information? 44 CFR 201.6(b)(3)
A5. Is there discussion on how the community will continue public participation in the plan maintenance
process? 44 CFR 201.6(c)(4)(iii)
A6. Is there a description of the method and schedule for keeping the plan current (monitoring, evaluating
and updating the mitigation plan within a 5 -year cycle)? 44 CFR 201.6(c)(4)(i)
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Handbook Review Tool, March 2013.
2.1 2015 PLAN REVISION PROCESS
In late July 2014, the El Segundo Emergency Management Coordinator began the process of
revising the 2009 HMP. An email was sent to department directors to assign a person from each
department to the Hazard Mitigation planning team for the purpose of reviewing, assessing,
and revising the 2009 HMP. Members of the HMP planning team are listed in Table 2 -1, below.
Table 2 -1: 2015 HMP Planning Team
Department or Agency
Member Name
Key Role
Lead Emergency Planner, Primary EMD
Emergency
Denise Davis, Emergency
Point of Contact, Input and guidance on
Management Division
Management Coordinator
people with disabilities, or access and
functional needs
Finance
Steve Jones, Manager
ES capabilities, facilities, and mitigation
Business Service Division
projects
Fire Department
Kevin Smith, Fire Chief
I ESFD capabilities and mitigation projects,
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Three meetings were held with the planning team: August 6, 2014, September 17, 2014 and
November 19, 2014. The Emergency Management Coordinator hosted and served as chair of
the planning team. The Emergency Management Coordinator also developed the agendas,
copied documents for review and sent out meeting notices. At the first meeting, August 6,
2014, a description of the plan revision process was provided, along with the feedback from
the FEMA review of the 2009 HMP. Information from other El Segundo plans, including the
2009 HMP, the 2013 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and the 1992 General Plan Safety
Element was presented. The planning team also reviewed the local mitigation plan
requirements under the Stafford Act regulations and the October 2011 Local Mitigation Plan
Review Guide in an effort to assist the planning team in understanding the scope of the plan
revision process. The planning team decided that a complete overhaul of the 2009 HMP would
be required to bring the HMP to the current standards. A presentation was developed to
facilitate the meeting.
The planning team reviewed the hazards that were identified in the 1992 Safety Element, the
2009 HMP, and the 2013 EOP along with other hazards to consider. Lists of the critical facilities
and mitigation actions identified in the 2009 plan were presented for review. The planning
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fire and hazardous materials related
hazards
Larry Klingaman, Manager
HMP web site, critical systems input,
Information Services
Information Services
survey, Geographic Information System
(GIS), HAZUS, and website maintenance
Information Services
Mike McDaniel, GIS
GIS, land use and development, HAZUS
study of critical El Segundo facilities
Library
Mark Herbert, Senior
Public and stakeholder outreach
Librarian
Sam Lee, Director Planning
planning and implementation
Planning and Building
El Segundo building inventory, regulate
Safety
and Building Safety
development, planning capabilities and
mitigation projects, El Segundo assets
Masa Alkire Principal Planner
El Segundo assets and planning projects,
Planning and Building
Safety
land use and regulate development
Cpt. Robert Turnbull,
ESPD capabilities and mitigation
Police Department
Administrative Services
projects, terrorism - related hazards,
plan review
ESPD capabilities and mitigation
Police Department
Lt. Raymond Garcia,
Administrative Services
projects, security- related hazards
Stephanie Katsouleas,
El Segundo capabilities, facilities,
Public Works
Director Public Works
mitigation projects and regulate
Ron Fajardo, General Services
development
El Segundo capabilities, facilities,
Public Works
Manager
mitigation projects and regulate
development
Mark Trujillo, Park
El Segundo capabilities, facilities, and
Recreation and Parks
Maintenance Superintendent
mitigation projects
Three meetings were held with the planning team: August 6, 2014, September 17, 2014 and
November 19, 2014. The Emergency Management Coordinator hosted and served as chair of
the planning team. The Emergency Management Coordinator also developed the agendas,
copied documents for review and sent out meeting notices. At the first meeting, August 6,
2014, a description of the plan revision process was provided, along with the feedback from
the FEMA review of the 2009 HMP. Information from other El Segundo plans, including the
2009 HMP, the 2013 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and the 1992 General Plan Safety
Element was presented. The planning team also reviewed the local mitigation plan
requirements under the Stafford Act regulations and the October 2011 Local Mitigation Plan
Review Guide in an effort to assist the planning team in understanding the scope of the plan
revision process. The planning team decided that a complete overhaul of the 2009 HMP would
be required to bring the HMP to the current standards. A presentation was developed to
facilitate the meeting.
The planning team reviewed the hazards that were identified in the 1992 Safety Element, the
2009 HMP, and the 2013 EOP along with other hazards to consider. Lists of the critical facilities
and mitigation actions identified in the 2009 plan were presented for review. The planning
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team was given the assignment and materials to review the hazards and critical facilities
addressed in the 2009 HMP and provide their recommendations for revision to the Emergency
Management Coordinator within two weeks. The process established was for the Emergency
Management Coordinator to compile the recommendations and send them back out to the
planning team for a final review prior to incorporating them into the 2015 plan.
The planning team members agreed upon the compiled list of hazards and the critical facilities
to be included in the revised plan. The planning team also reviewed and made
recommendations on the public - stakeholder outreach plan and efforts. The method of
distributing assignments for review and collecting team member input was used throughout
the planning process to accommodate schedule restraints of the planning team. The process of
EMD developing portions of the plan and sending the draft items to the planning team for
review, recommendations, and approval worked very well between the scheduled planning
team meetings.
At the second planning team meeting, September 17, 2014, the planning team reviewed the list
of mitigation actions from the 2009 HMP. A comment from the FEMA reviewer of the plan
stated "Develop and consider only mitigation actions that are truly mitigation in nature." The
planning team agreed to review the 2009 list of approximately 300 mitigation actions for a
period of two weeks and send their recommendations on which actions should be removed
from the list back to the Emergency Management Coordinator. It was agreed that the list had
redundancies and all of the non- mitigation actions should be deleted from the list. The
Emergency Management Coordinator summarized the input from the planning team and the
updated mitigation actions list was circulated back to team members for confirmation prior to
revising that section of the HMP. In the 2009 plan the STAPLEE tool was used to prioritize the
action items. The planning team agreed to not use the STAPLEE tool but to develop an action
plan with a simple method of how the actions will be prioritized, implemented, and
administered. At this meeting, planning team members were also asked to submit City assets,
such as authorities and policies, legal and regulatory resources, staff, and fiscal resources to be
included in the mitigation strategy section of the HMP. Planning team members also were
asked to provide a status on the completion of mitigation projects adopted as part of the 2009
HMP, and to submit new mitigation actions and project ideas to be included in the revised plan.
Again the process of the planning team members taking plan materials for review and returning
their recommendations and ideas back to the Emergency Management Coordinator on behalf
of their department was used successfully.
The Emergency Management Coordinator also performed research on action items from the
2009 plan that were completed by reviewing approved budget reports and searching the
accomplishments of each department and the goals and objectives for the next year.
Departmental budget reports from 2009 through 2015 were reviewed to provide material for
the completed mitigation actions and new actions for the mitigation strategy. Departments that
had current and ongoing projects provided project information, such as a timeline, project
funding, and project administration to include in the action plan.
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reflect information from the hazard profiles, risk analysis, and input from the stakeholder and
public survey. A draft version of the action plan was reviewed and comments were given that
were incorporated into that section. The planning team also provided input on how the 2015
HMP will be integrated into other planning processes. The Emergency Management
Coordinator also presented the planning team with the final asset lists for review and
comment.
Documentation of the planning process for the planning team is shown in Appendix B:
Planning Process Documentation.
From mid - August through December, planning team members received requests for
information and portions of the draft plan by email for review and comment. The Emergency
Management Coordinator also met with individual planning team members for specific
information necessary for the plan. The Emergency Management Coordinator incorporated
planning team feedback, and provided team members with a revised draft 2015 HMP for
review in late- January. The draft HMP was presented to City Council and the Disaster Council
on January 27, 2015. A two week review period was given for comments. The following efforts
were made to receive comments and recommendations about the draft 2015 HMP:
• A draft version of the 2015 HMP was made available on the City's website for a 15 -day
public comment review period on January 28, 2015. Information advertising the
availability of the draft 2015 HMP for review and comment was put on El Segundo TV
and on the City website. The plan was left on the City website indefinitely for review
until the plan was on the agenda for the City Council meeting (Apri17, 2015).
On January 28, 2015 the draft 2015 HMP was distributed to all members of the Business
and Industry Emergency Management Group for a 2 -week review period.
• On January 29, 2015 the draft 2015 HMP was distributed to emergency management
staff of each city participant of Area G.
On January 28, 2015 the draft 2015 HMP was distributed to the El Segundo Faith Based
Emergency Preparedness Group.
Upon submittal to and approval by FEMA, this HMP will be presented to City Council for
adoption at a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. Upon adoption by City Council, the
HMP will be modified to reflect the adoption.
On May 13, 2015, The Emergency Management Coordinator sent the revised public comment
draft of the 2015 HMP to Cal OES for a preliminary review. Dependent on the outcome of the
Cal OES review, the HMP will be sent to FEMA for the final review.
A crosswalk was developed of the 44 CFR requirements and locations of the requirements in
the 2009 and 2015 HMPs. Table 2 -2 also serves to show the revisions that were made from the
2009 plan to the 2015 HMP.
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44 CFR Requirement
Al. Does the Plan document the
planning process, including how it was
prepared and who was involved in the
process for each jurisdiction?
44 CFR 201.6(c)(1)
A2. Does the Plan document an
opportunity for neighboring
communities, local and regional
agencies involved in hazard mitigation
activities, agencies that have the
authority to regulate development as
well as other interests to be involved in
the planning process?
44 CFR 201.6(b)(2)
A3. Does the Plan document how the
public was involved in the planning
process during the drafting stage?
44 CFR 201.6(b)(1) and 201.6(c)(1)
A4. Does the Plan document the review
and incorporation of existing plans,
studies, reports, and technical
information? 44 CFR 201.6(b)(3)
A5. Is there discussion on how the
community will continue public
participation in the plan maintenance
process? 44 CFR 201.6(c)(4)(iii)
A6. Is there a description of the method
and schedule for keeping the plan
current (monitoring, evaluating and
updating the mitigation plan within a 5-
year cycle)? 44 CFR 201.6(c)(4)(i)
B1. Does the Plan include a description
of the type, location, and extent of all
natural hazards that can affect each
jurisdiction?
44 CFR 201.6(c)(2)(i) and 44 CFR
201.6(c)(2)(iii)
B2. Does the Plan include information
on previous occurrences of hazard
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describes who participated in
the development of the plan
(pages 6 -7).
Appendix B - Attachment 2
provides a list of people that
reviewed the plan from
outside the city (page 204-
205).
Appendix B: Public
Participation
Section 2: Plan Maintenance
describes that the plan used
existing programs (page 39)
Continued public involvement
is explained in Section 2: Plan
Maintenance (page 41).
Section 2: Plan Maintenance
details a formal update
process for evaluation and
revision of the plan every five
years (pages 40 -41).
Section 4: Risk Assessment —
Table 4 -1 lists the location,
extent, and probability of the
hazards (page 98). Sections 5,
6, 7, 8, and 9 describe the type
of hazards.
Table 4 -1 lists the location,
extent, and probability of
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The planning process is
documented in Section 2.
Section 2 describes the
planning opportunities for
stakeholders and the public.
Section 2.2.1 specifically
describes the interaction
with stakeholder agencies in
the planning process.
Section holders and the
public. Section 2.2.2
specifically describes the
interaction with the public in
the planning process.
Section 2.3 outlines the
incorporation of existing plans
and other technical
information into the HMP.
Section 2.4 describes how the
public will be included in plan
maintenance process.
Section 2.5 (2.5.1— 2.5.5)
describes the plan
maintenance methods and
schedule for keeping the plan
current.
Section 3 provides the
description of each hazard
(natural, technological, and
human caused) that is present
to include the type, location,
extent, previous occurrences,
and probability of future
events.
Section 3.2 (3.2.1— 3.2.12)
describes this information for
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events and on the probability of future
hazard events for each jurisdiction? 44
CFR 201.6(c)(2)(i)
B3. Is there a description of each
identified hazard's impact on the
community as well as an overall
summary of the community's
vulnerability for each jurisdiction?
44 CFR 201.6(c)(2)(ii)
B4. Does the Plan address NFIP insured
structures within each jurisdiction that
have been repetitively damaged by
floods? 44 CFR 201.6(c)(2)(ii)
C1. Does the plan document each
jurisdiction's existing authorities,
policies, programs and resources, and its
ability to expand on and improve these
existing policies and programs? 44 CFR
201.6(c) (3)
C2. Does the Plan address each
jurisdiction's participation in the
NFIP and continued compliance with
NFIP requirements, as appropriate?
44 CFR 201.6(c)(3)(ii)
C3. Does the Plan include goals to
reduce /avoid long -term vulnerabilities
to the identified hazards? 44 CFR
201.6(c)(3)(i)
C4. Does the Plan identify and analyze a
comprehensive range of specific
mitigation actions and projects for each
jurisdiction being considered to reduce
the effects of hazards, with emphasis on
new and existing buildings and
infrastructure?
44 CFR 201.6(c)(3)(ii) and 44 CFR
201.6(c) (3) (i v)
C5. Does the Plan contain an action plan
that describes how the actions identified
will be prioritized (including cost benefit
review), implemented, and administered
by each jurisdiction?
44 CFR 201.6(c)(3)(iii) and
future hazard events (page
98). Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
describe the history of each
hazard.
Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
describe the impact of each
hazard. Table 4 -3 lists essential
facilities and which hazard
they are vulnerable to (page
101).
On page 130 there is a
sentence stating there is no
evidence of any flood - related
loss properties.
There is a resource directory in
Appendix A. On page 10 there
is a list of plans as existing
programs.
NFIP was not adopted at the
time the 2009 plan was
written.
The plan goals are in Part 1:
Mitigation Actions on page 7-
8.
Table 1 is a Mitigation Actions
Matrix that lists multi- hazard
action items (pages 11 -29).
Many of the items listed are
preparedness activities
unrelated to mitigation that
should not be on the list.
STAPLEE Prioritization Tool -
Table 2-1 (pages 42 - 90).
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all hazards present in the
planning area. Each hazard
profile describes previous
occurrences and the
probability of future events.
Section 3.5 outlines the impact
of each hazard and includes a
vulnerability assessment, list of
critical facilities, values at risk,
and a table with figures
indicating potential loss.
Section 3.4 describes the City's
NFIP participation and
repetitive loss due to flooding.
Section 4 documents the City's
capabilities: Table 4.1 includes
legal and regulatory assets,
Table 4.2 lists administrative
and technical resources, and
Table 4.3 lists financial
resources.
Section 4.2 addresses the
City's participation and
compliance with the NFIP
requirements.
In Section 4.3., Table 4.4 lists
the revised goals for the 2015
HMP.
In Section 4.4, Table 4.5 lists 31
newly developed mitigation
actions and projects to reduce
the effects of hazards for new
and existing buildings and
infrastructure.
Section 4.5 lays out an action
plan to prioritize the
implementation of the
mitigation actions.
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C6. Does the Plan describe a process by
Section 2: Plan Maintenance
Section 4.6 describes how the
which local governments will integrate
describes how the plan will be
City will integrate the
the requirements of the mitigation plan
implemented through existing
requirements of the HMP into
into other planning mechanisms, such as
programs and incorporated
other plans and procedures.
comprehensive or capital improvement
into existing planning
plans, when appropriate?
mechanisms. Page 39
44 CFR 201.6(c)(4)(ii)
Not applicable for initial plan
D1. Was the plan revised to reflect
Section 5.1 describes how the
changes in development? 44 CFR
plan was revised to reflect
201.6(d)(3)
changes in development.
Section 5.2 describes how the
D2. Was the plan revised to reflect
Not applicable for initial plan
progress in local mitigation efforts?
plan was revised to reflect
44 CFR 201.6(d)(3)
progress in mitigation efforts.
D3. Was the plan revised to reflect
Not applicable for initial plan
Section 5.3 describes how the
changes in priorities?
plan was revised to reflect
44 CFR 201.6(d)(3)
changes in priorities.
E1. Does the Plan include
The plan provides a copy of
Section 6.1 includes the
documentation that the plan has been
the plan adoption by City
resolution of formal adoption
formally adopted by the governing body
Council (page 206 -207).
of the HMP by City Council.
of the jurisdiction requesting approval?
44 CFR 201.6(c)(5)
E2. For multi - jurisdictional plans, has
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
each jurisdiction requesting approval of
the plan documented formal plan
adoption?
44 CFR 201.6(c)(5)
2.2 STAKEHOLDER AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
A requirement is that the HMP must document an opportunity for neighboring communities,
local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, agencies that have the
authority to regulate development as well as other interests to be involved in the planning
process (44 CFR § 201.6(b)(2)). The plan must also document how the public was involved in
the planning process during the drafting stage (44 CFR § 201.6(b)(3)).
At the July 29, 2014 Disaster Council Meeting, the revision of the 2009 hazard mitigation plan
was discussed. Members of the El Segundo City Council, department directors, planning team
members, the American Red Cross, and the superintendent of the El Segundo Unified School
District were present and provided recommendations on the public and stakeholder outreach
process. An outline of the revision of the HMP was presented and discussed. A question and
answer period was given, and recommendations from the meeting attendees were given
regarding the plan update. The discussion included a two - pronged strategy for reaching out
to the public, focused on efforts during the drafting phase and prior to plan adoption. The
recommendations were to utilize existing groups in the city such as civic organizations, city
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commissions, the business community, and school district, and established community fairs to
conduct outreach for public input.
2.2.1 STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH
To facilitate stakeholder involvement for the 2015 HMP revision, the Emergency
Management Coordinator conducted presentations to groups within the community and
provided an overview of the 2015 HMP update, gave presentations of information, provided a
survey for input, and answered questions regarding the plan revision process. The Emergency
Management Coordinator conducted the following stakeholder outreach:
El Segundo Business and Industry Emergency Management Group
Two meetings of the Business and Industry Emergency Management Group were
devoted to the 2015 HMP revision. The meetings were held on July 29, 2014, and
September 23, 2014 at the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The
Emergency Management Coordinator hosted and led both meetings, and provided
materials for the meeting attendees to review. At the first meeting, the Emergency
Management Coordinator gave a presentation about the requirements for the
revision, the revision process, and hazards from the 2009 HMP, the 1992 Safety
Element, and the 2013 EOP. The group discussed the hazards in the city and what
threats concerned the members, on behalf of the businesses they work for, the most.
The group also discussed the vulnerability assessment, critical facilities, and provided
input on those subjects. The group also shared information from the business plans
of their employers as input for the plan revision.
At the second meeting, the Emergency Management Coordinator presented
information on the hazard mitigation goals, actions, and mitigation strategies. The
group discussed strategies that involved businesses and how the City could best
assist the businesses in mitigating hazards. Both meetings were entirely focused on
the revision of the HMP. Group members provided input and provided
recommendations during the meetings, and often afterwards, via email or phone
calls. The Business and Industry Group was also sent a hazard mitigation survey to
complete to provide input. Of the 50 members on the roster that were sent the
survey, 12 completed it. Their responses in summary showed concerns about
earthquakes, hazardous materials and terrorism incidents. The surveys reflected
most businesses were well prepared or very well prepared for a disaster, and most
have emergency management staff on site. Business personnel responded they
prefer emails, alert /warning devices, and phone /text to receive information of an
emergency or disaster.
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El Segundo Faith Based Emergency Preparedness Group
Two meetings were held with the El Segundo Faith Based Emergency Preparedness
Group focusing entirely on the HMP revision. The meetings were held on August 13,
2014, and November 19, 2014. The meeting included representatives from El Segundo
United Methodist Church, Saint Michaels's Episcopal Church, Saint Andrews Catholic
Church, the Bridge Foursquare Church, and the American Red Cross. At the first
meeting, Emergency Management Coordinator gave a presentation about the
requirements for the revision, the revision process, and hazards from the 2009
HMP, the 1992 Safety Element, and
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the 2013 EOP. The group discussed the hazards in the city and what threats
concerned the members the most. The group also discussed the vulnerability
assessment, critical facilities, and provided input on those subjects.
At the second meeting, the Emergency Management Coordinator presented
information on the hazard mitigation goals and mitigation actions, and mitigation
strategies. The information presented at the meeting was distributed via email to the
complete membership of the group on behalf of those pastors and church leaders that
could not make the meeting with a request for input. The Group was also sent a
hazard mitigation survey to complete to provide input. Of the ten people that were
sent the survey, three completed it. The people that completed the survey were
primarily concerned with earthquakes, severe weather and climate change with the
effect of air pollution hazards. They answered they were moderately prepared for a
disaster and prefer to receive disaster information through emails and the internet.
They also answered they were equally responsible to conduct preparedness activities
in conjunction with the City.
The following additional activities were undertaken as part of outreach to stakeholders
regarding the 2015 HMP:
The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management was sent the draft HMP
for review to provide comments and recommendations.
■ Area G Disaster Coordinators for the neighboring cities were sent the draft 2015 HMP
for review and input.
• The American Red Cross Los Angeles (ARCLA) was sent the revised 2015 HMP for
review and comment.
• The Business and Industry Emergency Management Group was sent the revised 2015
HMP for review and comment.
• The Faith Based Emergency Preparedness Group was sent the revised 2015 HMP for
review and comment.
For documentation of the above 2015 HMP stakeholder outreach efforts, see Appendix C,
Stakeholder Outreach.
2.2.2 PUBLIC OUTREACH
To begin the public outreach the Emergency Management Coordinator created a survey
regarding public opinion on numerous hazard related issues and mitigation actions. The survey
was placed on the City's web site located at www.elsegundo.org. The Emergency Management
Coordinator issued a press release on the 2015 HMP revision process, and posted the surveyon
the website on September 11, 2014. The survey (included in Appendix D) stated that El
Segundo sought input for the HMP revision and hazard mitigation issues, and on disaster
preparedness related issues aswell.
The Emergency Management Coordinator felt outreach could be conducted to the general
public through existing civic and non - governmental organizations in the city. A PowerPoint
presentation was developed that could be tailored to each organization that would host a
meeting. Presentations were given to several groups and the website survey was also
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presented to the attendees. The comments and recommendations were documented by the
Emergency Management Coordinator, and in several instances the survey was completed by
people attending the presentation.
There were 112 responses to the online survey. Although this number is few, the calculated
percentages for the answers to the survey were telling. The primary threats of concern were
earthquakes (33% very concerned and 26% extremely concerned) and hazardous materials
incidents (27% concerned and 26% extremely concerned). More than half of the responding
citizens have prepared a disaster supply kit (56 %), stored water (61 %), and stored non-
perishable food (87 %). Most homes have medical supplies (63 %), smoke detectors (94 %), and
carbon monoxide detectors (73 %). Members of the public selected they like to receive
information about emergencies and disasters from government entities (57 %), the local fire
department (62 %), and public safety campaigns (63 %). The highest rated projects the
participants selected for hazard mitigation were retrofitting of critical facilities, bridges, roads,
water supply and wastewater drainage (65 %). Participants also agreed somewhat (51 %) that
the government is responsible to provide education programs for hazard mitigation compared
to (72 %) strongly agreeing it is their personal responsibility to be educated and take actions to
reduce exposure to hazards.
The following additional activities were undertaken as part of outreach to members
of the community regarding the 2015 HMP:
• An article released in the El Segundo Herald described the revision process for the
2015 HMP and advertised the hazard mitigation survey on the City's website.
• A notice was placed on the City's website about the 2015 HMP revision and requested
citizens complete the survey.
• El Segundo TV ran an advertisement about the revision to the HMP and advertised the
survey on the City's website, asking community members to participate.
• The Emergency Management Division had a booth displaying information about the
hazard mitigation plan at the Richmond Street Fair in El Segundo on September 27,
2014 from 9:00 to 5:00 PM. A survey asking community members 12 questions about
their opinions on hazards, personal and City emergency preparedness efforts,
mitigation actions and projects, distribution of emergency preparedness information,
and other related questions was distributed to community members to fill out. There
were an estimated 5,000 people that attended the street fair. Approximately 50
people completed the survey.
• On September 30, 2014, a presentation was given to El Segundo Kiwanis, a civic
organization that is very active in the community. An overview of the HMP and the
revision process was discussed and a survey was given to the attendees to provide
input. Kiwanis members also provided verbal input during the meeting which was
incorporated into the HMP where appropriate. There were 28 people at the
presentation.
• A presentation was given to Teradata, Inc. on October 14, 2014. The presentation
included information on the hazards in the city and an overview of the HMP revision
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process was discussed. A survey was distributed to the attendees to provide input.
Many employees had questions about what to do if an earthquake occurs and they
can't get out of the city. There were 60 people at the presentation.
• An advertisement asking community members to participate in the website hazard
mitigation survey was distributed to student families through school E- newsletters.
The E- newsletters were emailed to parents of students through the El Segundo
Unified School District. The advertisement is included in Appendix D.
• The complete revised draft version of the 2015 HMP was posted on the City's
website on January 28, 2015, with a link forthe public to make comments.
• El Segundo TV ran an advertisement about the draft 2015 HMP being posted on the
City's website, and soliciting community members to review the draft plan on the
website and provide comments.
For documentation of the above 2015 HMP public outreach efforts, see Appendix D, Public
Outreach.
2.3 INCORPORATION OF EXISTING PLANS AND OTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The requirements for review and incorporation of existing plans, studies, reports, and
technical information (44 CFR §201.6(b)(3)), as described in the federal regulations are
described below.
During the plan revision process, members of the planning team reviewed and incorporated
information from several existing plans, studies, and reports into the 2015 HMP. These
documents and reports are listed below:
• El Segundo Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) (2013). The hazard section of the EOP
provided a basis for the hazards identified in the 2015 HMP.
• El Segundo General Plan, Safety Element (1992): The hazards identified in the 1992
Safety Element provided natural hazard profile information for seismic hazards,
including ground shaking and ground failure, flooding and tsunami inundation
hazards, and urban fires.
• El Segundo General Plan (1992): The land use and development trends identified in
the General Plan provided guidance for development trends identified in the 2015
HMP vulnerability analysis.
• El Segundo General Plan, Land Use Element (1992): Land use and development
trends identified in the Land Use Element provided guidance for developmenttrends
identified in the 2015 HMP vulnerability analysis.
• El Segundo Environmental Impact Analysis: Hydrology and Water Quality, 2004,
provided information for the 2015 HMP groundwater impacts and storm water
flooding hazard profile.
• Environmental Impact Report: Chevron El Segundo Marine Terminal Lease Renewal
Project was used to obtain information about pipeline and oil spill hazards.
* El Segundo Building Codes: These codes were used in developing new mitigation actions.
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+ El Segundo Local Coastal Plan, 1980: was used to obtain information for the tsunami
hazard and develop mitigation actions.
+ 2014 Los Angeles Department of Public Health Climate and Health Series Report 2:
Frameworkfor Addressing Climate Change, August 2014: This report provided information
that was used for the development of the climate change hazard profile.
0 California Climate Adaptation Planning Guide (APG): The 2012 APG provides
information on the effects of climate change on California, and provided adaptation
planning guidance used in the development of the climate change hazard profile.
• 2013 State of California Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan: The State HMP was reviewed to
ensure the alignment of the El Segundo HMP with the state's current hazard profiles
and mitigation strategy.
The Emergency Management Coordinator also reviewed parts of the 2013 California State
Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2011 City of Los Angeles Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2010 City of Santa
Clarita Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2014 City and County of San Francisco Hazard Mitigation Plan,
2013 Santa Monica hazard Mitigation Plan, and the 2014 County of Los Angeles All- Hazard
Mitigation Plan for input to the El Segundo HMP or planning ideas and guidance.
2.4 CONTINUED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PLAN MAINTENANCE
The overall success of the HMP is through implementation of the plan's hazard mitigation
strategy and activities to reduce the effects of hazards, protect people and property, and
improve the City's efforts to respond to and recover from disasters. The public members within
El Segundo are the ultimate benefactors of the HMP and must have continued input to the
HMP planning process.
El Segundo will strive to regularly keep the public aware of hazard mitigation projects that
take place as a result of the HMP through public information outreach such as press releases,
cable television announcements, public hearings, council and commission meetings, and
alerts on Nixie and Everbridge. After approval and adoption of the 2015 HMP, copies of the
plan will be placed on the City's website and in the El Segundo Library and on the library
web -based system. Public comment will continue to be solicited and appreciated. The
Emergency Management Division website page includes an e-mail address and phone number
to which people can direct
further comments or concerns. The Emergency Management Coordinator will publicize these
actions through issuance of a media release, cable television, and alerts via Nixie and
Everbridge.
Hazard mitigation projects are included in the City's Annual Strategic Plan. The City conducts
extensive public outreach during the strategic planning process and the public is invited to
open sessions during this time. This will serve as an opportunity to conduct outreach to the
public by conducting a survey for input on how the community feels about the progress being
made on HMP activities. The City provides press releases and information about projects to the
public on a regular basis, but at a minimum, the public will be engaged to learn about current
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HMP activities, and given the opportunity to provide comments and information on an annual
basis
to update and maintain the HMP. The Emergency Management Coordinator will be responsible
to ensure the public is included and involved in the annual public plan update and outreach.
When the time comes to begin revising the 2015 HMP, the plan update process will begin and
include continued public involvement and input through attendance at designated public
meetings, web postings, through press releases to local media, community fairs and events, and
surveys. As part of this effort, a series of public meetings will be held and public comments will
be solicited on the revision to the plan according to the five -year cycle.
2.5 PLAN MAINTENANCE METHOD AND SCHEDULE
Implementation and maintenance of the plan is critical to the overall success of hazard
mitigation planning. This section details the process that El Segundo will use to monitor,
update, and evaluate the plan within the five year cycle of the plan's revision to ensure the
HMP remains an active and relevant document. The format of the plan aligns with the
regulation checklist and is divided into sections of information. When it is time to maintain or
revise the HMP, data can be easily located and incorporated, resulting in an easy method to
keep the plan current and relevant.
2.5.1 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The hazard mitigation plan includes a range of action items to reduce losses from hazard
events. Together, the action items provide a framework for activities that the City can choose
to implement over the next five years. The effectiveness of the plan depends on the
incorporation of the action items into existing City plans, policies, and programs. Although the
City Manager's Office will have primary department responsibility for the HMP's continual
review, coordination, and promotion, plan implementation and evaluation will be a shared
responsibility among all departments and agencies that contributed to the mitigation action
plan. The El Segundo City Manager and department directors will be jointly responsible for the
plan's implementation and maintenance through existing City programs. Division managers will
be responsible for implementing mitigation strategies and actions specific to their department
operations. The Emergency Management Coordinator in the City Manager's Office will assume
the lead responsibility for monitoring and tracking the activities, facilitating plan maintenance
and revisions, coordinating the HMP planning team, and making the actual updates to the plan.
2.5.2 HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING TEAM
The planning team represents staff from each City department and other stakeholders that
contributed to the development of the initial 2009 HMP and revised 2015 plan. The Emergency
Management Coordinator oversaw the development of the plan, and made recommendations
on key elements of the plan, including the maintenance strategy.
The 2015 HMP followed recommendations from the 2009 plan that each City department be
represented on the planning team for the next plan revision. This philosophy will be continued
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for future plan revisions through evaluations, maintenance, and updates of data, processes,
and programs. The planning team will convene annually to perform annual reviews of the
updated plan and its implementation. The planning team will include representation from
citizens, citizen groups, and stakeholders within the planning area.
If planning team members can no longer serve on the planning team, the department director
will assign another staff person to be on the planning team so that every City department is
represented.
2.5.3 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
The onset of the planning process for the City's Annual Strategic Plan will serve as an
appropriate time to review the HMP and the implementation of mitigation actions. City staff
will not only review the HMP for input to the strategic plan, but take advantage of the strategic
plan to align annual reviews of the hazard mitigation plan to incorporate information. As annual
updates are completed, the public will be given an opportunity to review the changes to the
HMP.
The planning team will monitor the hazard mitigation strategies during the year and at a
meeting held during the time period of strategic planning will provide information for the
evaluation of the progress of the 2015 HMP. This evaluation will include:
• A summary of any hazard events that occurred during the prior year and theirimpact
on the planning area
• A review of successful mitigation initiatives identified in the 2015 plan
• A brief discussion about the targeted strategies that were not completed
• A re- evaluation of the action plan to determine if the timeline for identified projects
needs to be amended, and the reason for the amendment, e.g., funding issues
• Any recommendations for new projects
• Any changes in or potential for new funding options (grant opportunities)
• Any impacts of other planning programs or initiatives in the City that involve hazard
mitigation
The planning team will write a progress report that will be provided to the strategic planning
team for review and incorporation into the strategic plan. The hazard mitigation plan progress
report will also be posted on the City's website page dedicated to the hazard mitigation plan,
provided to the local media through a press release, and presented in the form of a report to
the El Segundo City Council. The planning team will strive to complete the progress report
process between June and July every year.
2.5.4 PLAN UPDATE
Section 201.6.d.3 of 44CFR requires that local hazard mitigation plans be reviewed, revised as
appropriate, and resubmitted for approval in order to remain eligible for benefits awarded
under the Disaster Mitigation Act. The City of El Segundo intends to update its hazard
mitigation plan on a 5 -year cycle.
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Based on needs identified by the planning team, this update will, at a minimum, include the
following elements:
• The hazard risk assessment will be reviewed and updated using the most recent
information and technologies.
• The action plan will be reviewed and revised to account for any initiatives completed,
dropped, or changed and to account for changes in the risk assessment
• Any new City policies identified under other planning mechanisms, as appropriate.
• The draft update will be sent to appropriate agencies and organizations for comment.
• The public will be given an opportunity to comment on the update prior to adoption.
• The El Segundo City Council will adopt the updated plan.
At a minimum of six months prior to the expiration date of the 2015 HMP, the planning team
will resume a plan revision schedule to formally update the 2015 plan. The plan will be revised
using the latest FEMA hazard mitigation guidance documents, such as a Mitigation Planning
Tool and Regulation Checklist to ensure compliance with hazard mitigation planning
regulations.
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SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND FRISK ASSESSMENT
This section of the HMP includes requirements for hazard profiles and a risk assessment, as
provided in the Code of Federal Regulations.
FEMA REGULATION CHECKLIST: RISK ASSESSMENT
Hazard Identification
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(i): The risk assessment shall include a description of the type of all natural hazards that
can affect the jurisdiction.
Elements
B1. Does the Plan include a description of the type, location, and extent of all natural hazards that can
affect the jurisdiction? Requirement § 201.6(c)(2)(i).
B2. Does the Plan include information on previous occurrences of hazard events and on the probability of
future hazard events for the jurisdiction? See 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(2)(i).
B3. Is there a description of each identified hazard's impact on the community as well as an overall
summary of the community's vulnerability for each jurisdiction? Requirement § 201.6(c)(2)(ii).
B4. Does the Plan address NFIP insured structures within the jurisdiction that have been repetitively
damaged by floods? Requirement § 201.6(c)(2)(ii).
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Handbook Review Tool, March 2013.
3.1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
The goal of mitigation is to reduce the future impacts of all types of hazards, including the loss
of life, property damage, disruption to the local economy, and the expenditure of public and
private funds for recovery.
Hazard Identification
A list of all hazards that had the potential to occur in El Segundo was presented to the planning
team, stakeholders and the general public through a survey, and a comparison chart of the
hazards listed in the 1992 Safety Element of the General Plan, the 2009 HMP, the 2013
Emergency Operations Plan and the California State Hazard Mitigation Plan. The FEMA
reviewer's comments from the 2009 Local Mitigation Plan Review Crosswalk were also provided
to the planning team for review. The comments stated that the descriptions of the hazards in
the 2009 HMP were vague and did not always relate to El Segundo. The planning team wanted
to ensure the hazards listed in the revised plan were more specific to the threat in El Segundo,
and add several hazards that weren't addressed in the 2009 HMP. Taking the reviewers
comments into consideration, and the recommendations from the stakeholders and the public,
the planning team decided to make the following changes to the hazards profiled in the 2015
HMP. Table 3 -1 reflects the hazards in the 2009 HMP and hazards identified for the 2015 HMP.
Table 3 -1: Hazard Identification Chart
Hazards Profiled in 2009 HMP
Hazards Profiled in 2015 HMP
Earthquake
Earthquake— Seismic hazards
Urban / Coastal Flooding
Flooding — Localized_ Storms
Windstorm
Severe Weather — Wind, Heat and Tornados
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Tsunami
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials
Transportation
Transportation —Air and Rail
Civil Unrest
Removed due to low threat potential
Domestic Terrorism
Terrorism — Nuclear
Public Health Emergency
Public Health — Epidemic, Pandemic
Not included in 2009 HMP
Pipeline — Oil Spills
Not included in 2009 HMP
Urban Fires
Not included in 2009 HMP
Drought
Not included in 2009 HMP
Climate Change — Air Pollution
The 2015 HMP lists 12 hazards that affect the Planning Area based on historical information,
the presence of the hazard, and the likelihood of future occurrences of the hazard. The hazard
profiles serve as the basis of the hazard assessment.
3.1.1 EL SEGUNDO DISASTER PROCLAMATION HISTORY
The planning team reviewed historical information and more recent past events to identify
hazards where an emergency or disaster was proclaimed within the City. The following table
shows the history of disaster resolutions proclaimed for the City of El Segundo:
Table 3 -2: El Segundo Disaster Proclamation History
Year
Resolution Number
Ernergency/Disaster Type -
1928
Impaired water pump in Well #1 causing public safety issue; the
#191
resolution allowed for the immediate repair of the pump.
1946
#838
An emergency was proclaimed for the housing shortage for veterans.
1992
An emergency was proclaimed for the response to assist Los Angeles
#3769
during a Rodney King Trial Civil Disturbance.
Director of Emergency Services proclaimed a local emergency from
#3902,#3903
winter storm flooding. The emergency was affirmed and ratified by
1995
City Council.
#3908
The winter storm emergency was terminated by City Council.
Director of Emergency Services proclaimed a local emergency due to
#4049,#4050
flooding from a severe storm. The emergency was affirmed and
1998
ratified by City Council.
#4052
The severe storm emergency was terminated by City Council.
A local emergency was proclaimed allowing for an immediate contract
2006
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to be awarded without bidding due to a 12" water main break that
flooded the area.
3.1.2 DISASTER PROCLAMATION PROCESS
When there is a condition of extreme peril or potential peril to the safety of persons and
property, and the condition is beyond the capability of the local jurisdiction to control
effectively, the local governing body (city council, board of supervisors or a person authorized
by ordinance) may proclaim that a local emergency exists. The local government may request
the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Director to concur in their proclamation of
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a local emergency and to provide assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act
(CDAA). In Los Angeles County, a copy of the resolution must be provided as soon as possible to
the Los Angeles County Operational Area for transmission to Cal OES. When a county proclaims
a local emergency pursuant to Section 8630 of the Government Code, based upon conditions
which include both incorporated and unincorporated territory of the county, it is not necessary
for the cities to also proclaim the existence of a local emergency independently. If sufficient
conditions occur, the State may proclaim a state of emergency to fully commit state and mutual
aid assistance and provide resources to assist local government. Following the proclamation of
a state of emergency, the Cal OES Director may recommend that the Governor request a
Presidential declaration of a major disaster under the authority of Public Law 93 -288. The
Governor's request to the president is submitted through the FEMA.
The table below lists the State and Federal disaster declarations affecting Los Angeles County,
which encompass the cities within the County. Disaster proclamations for hazards that are not
present in El Segundo (wildland fires, dam failure, landslides, fruit fly infestations, etc.) were
excluded from the table.
Table 3 -3: Los Angeles County Disaster Proclamation History
Year
Disaster #'3
Hazard
Declaration
Area Involved
Damage / Loss
1950
CCD 50 -01
Floods
State only
Statewide
$32 +m / 9 deaths
1955
DR -28
Floods
State only
Statewide
$200 m / 74 deaths
1958
N/A
Floods
State only
Statewide
$24 m / 13 deaths
1962
DR -122
Flood /Rain
State / Federal
Los Angeles /Ventura Co.'s
Not available
1964
N/A
Storms
State only
Los Angeles Count
$1.6+ m
1965
N/A
Civil Unrest
State only
Los Angeles County
$44.9 +m / 32 deaths,
874 injured
1969
N/A
Oil Spill
State only
Coastal Areas So. California
Not available
1971
DR -299
EQ -San
Fernando
State / Federal
Los Angeles
$483.9 m
1976
N/A
Drought
Storms
State only
Los Angeles Co & 30 counties
$2.6 m
1978
Unknown
State / Federal
Los Angeles Co & 13 counties
$117.8 m / 14 deaths,
21 injured
1979
N/A
Gas Shortage
State only
Los Angeles Co & 18 counties
Unknown
1980
DR -615
Winter Storms
State/ Federal
Los Angeles Co & 6 counties
Not available
1982
DR -677
Winter Storms
State / Federal
Los Angeles Co & 42 counties
$523.6 + m
1987
DR -799
EQ- Whittier
State / Federal
Los Angeles Co & 2 cities
$358 m / 9 deaths,
200 injured
1988
DR -812
j Coastal Storms
State / Federal
Los Angeles Co & 2 counties
Not available
1990
N/A
EQ- Upland
State only
Los Angeles /San Bernardino
Counties
$12 m / 38 injured
1992
DR -935
Severe Storms
State / Federal
Los Angeles Co & 5 counties
$123+ m / 5 deaths
1992
DR -942
Civil Unrest
State / Federal
Los Angeles County
$800 m / 53 deaths,
2383 injured
1994
DR -1008
EQ- Northridge
State / Federal
Los Angeles Co & 2 counties
$1 b / 57 deaths, 162
injured
1995
DR -1044
Severe Storms
State / Federal
Los Angeles Co & 44 counties
$741.4 m / 11 deaths
1995
DR -1046
Late Storms
State / Federal
All counties except Del Norte
$1.1 b / 17 deaths
1998
1 N/A
El Nino
Unknown
Los Angeles Co & 44 counties
$550 m / 17 deaths
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N/A
EQ- Sierra
State only
Los Angeles County
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This disaster history (combined federal and state) suggests that Los Angeles County (including El
Segundo) could experience a major incident worthy of a disaster declaration every 2.3 years,
and 15 out the 23 disaster declarations were the result of severe weather. Similarly, most
disaster - related injuries to people and damage to property resulted from severe weather.
3.2 HAZARD PROFILES
The hazards that exist in El Segundo are profiled below. Each hazard profile includes a
description of the type, location, extent, previous occurrences, and probability of future events
within the description. Maps and graphs are used in this plan to display hazard identification
data. Except for the future earthquake probability, which was taken from the 2008 Uniform
California Earthquake Rupture Forecast (UCERF), the probability of future hazard events was
calculated based on existing data. Probability was determined by dividing the number of events
observed by the number of years on record and multiplying by 100. This gives the percent
chance of an event happening in any given year (e.g., three tornados over a 30 -year period
equates to a 10 percent chance of a tornado in any given year). The likelihood of future
occurrences is categorized into one of the following classifications:
• Highly Likely —Near 100 percent chance of occurrence in the next year, or happens
every year or many times each year.
• Likely— Between 10 and 100 percent chance of occurrence in the next year, or
has a recurrence interval of 10 years or less.
• Occasional— Between 1 and 10 percent chance of occurrence in the next year, or has a
recurrence interval of 11 to 100 years.
• Unlikely —Less than 1 percent chance of occurrence in the next 100 years, or has
a recurrence interval of greater than every 100 years.
3.2.1 EARTHQUAKE AND SEISMIC HAZARD PROFILE
Type
Seismic events, or earthquakes, are the highest threat to the city of El Segundo. The two
principal seismic considerations for most properties in Southern California are surface rupturing
of earth materials along fault traces and damage to structures due to seismically induced
ground shaking. The following geologic hazards are associated with earthquakes and may be
caused by seismic activity and cause additional damage.
3.2.1.1 GROUND SHAKING
Ground shaking caused by a strong earthquake is probably the most important seismic hazard
that can be expected anywhere in the El Segundo and greater Los Angeles region. The amount
of earthquake shaking at a site is associated with the earthquake magnitude; the type of
earthquake fault; the distance from the site and the earthquake source; the geology of the site;
and how the earthquake waves decrease or increase as they travel from their source to the site
in question. Shaking from the earthquake intensifies with a greater magnitude and closer
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distance to the epicenter. Softer soils and topographic ridges can also amplify seismic ground
motions.
The shaking of the ground is caused by the sudden breaking and movement of tectonic plates
(large sections) of the earth's rocky outermost crust. Movements within the Earth's crust cause
stress to build up at points of weakness, and can cause deformation of rocks in the earth's
crust. Stored energy builds up and when the stress finally exceeds the strength of the rock, the
rock fractures along a fault, often at a zone of existing weakness within the rock. The stored
energy is suddenly released as an earthquake. Intense vibrations, or seismic waves, radiate
outward from the initial point of rupture, or focus, where the earthquake begins. These seismic
waves are what makes the ground shake and can travel large distances in all directions. Near
the focus, the waves can be very large, making them extremely destructive. The epicenter is the
point on the Earth's surface located directly above the focus of an earthquake.
3.2.1.2 LIQUEFACTION
Soil liquefaction is a phenomenon in
which the strength and stiffness of a
soil is reduced by earthquake shaking
or other rapid loading. The vast
majority of liquefaction hazards are
associated with sandy soils and soils
of low plasticity, such as silt. The
composition of the soil must be
saturated or nearly saturated to be
susceptible to liquefaction.
Liquefaction can result in the settling
and compacting of unconsolidated
sediment in the event of a major
earthquake. Liquefaction may
increase as the ground acceleration
and duration of shaking increase.
Liquefaction is more likely to occur in
sand dune areas, as is quake
triggered ground failure According
to the State of California Seismic California Seismic Hazard Zones Map: Liquefaction in Venice Quadrangle
Hazard Zones Map - Venice
Quadrangle, the only area of the city with high liquefaction potential occurs along the coast.
3.2.1.3 LANDSLIDES
Some soil materials, such as clay minerals, have the capacity to absorb water, resulting in a
reduction of shear strength. The force of gravity can cause landslides and mudslides when the
shear strength of saturated clay is reduced below its minimum stability threshold. Earthquake
induced ground failure can cause landslides on steep slopes in either bedrock or soils. Firm
bedrock can usually stand in steeper, more stable slopes than soils. Rock type, grain size,
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Quadrangle, the only area of the city with high liquefaction potential occurs along the coast.
3.2.1.3 LANDSLIDES
Some soil materials, such as clay minerals, have the capacity to absorb water, resulting in a
reduction of shear strength. The force of gravity can cause landslides and mudslides when the
shear strength of saturated clay is reduced below its minimum stability threshold. Earthquake
induced ground failure can cause landslides on steep slopes in either bedrock or soils. Firm
bedrock can usually stand in steeper, more stable slopes than soils. Rock type, grain size,
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degree of consolidation and angle of the beds all contribute to the strength or weakness of a
bedrock hillside. Shale and deeply weathered rocks are very susceptible to slope instability and
failures. The presence of excessive amounts of water, or the lack of shear strength in the soil or
at the soil -rock interface can also contribute to unstable soil conditions. Areas at risk from
landslides typically have steep slopes (15% or greater), unstable rock or soil characteristics, or
other geologic evidence of instability. The bluffs along the coast of El Segundo have slopes
greater than 30 %. Ground failure including landslides and mudslides can occur in the slope
areas within the city.
3.2.1.4 SUBSIDENCE
Land subsidence is defined as the lowering of the land surface. Many different factors can cause
the land surface to subside, such as a sinkhole, underground mine collapse, or a major
earthquake. Land subsidence can occur in various ways during an earthquake. Movement that
occurs along faults can be horizontal or vertical or have a component of both. As a result, a
large area of land can subside drastically during an earthquake. Land subsidence can also be
caused during liquefaction. Liquefaction can result in the settling and compacting of
unconsolidated sediment in an event of a major earthquake. This can result in the lowering of
the land surface.
3.2.1.5 SURFACE FAULT RUPTURE
Surface rupture is an offset of the ground surface when fault rupture extends to the Earth's
surface. Fault rupture almost always follows preexisting faults, which are zones of weakness.
Any structure built across the fault is at risk of being torn apart as the two sides of the fault slip
past each other. Normal and reverse surface fault ruptures have vertical motion while strike -
slip surface fault ruptures produce lateral offsets. Many earthquake surface ruptures are
combinations of both. Structures that span a surface fault are likely to suffer great damage.
3.2.1.6 EARTHQUAKE MEASUREMENT
There are two scales that are used to measure the severity and intensity of an earthquake.
The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale measures the ground shaking intensity in terms
of acceleration, velocity, and displacement. The Moment Magnitude (Mw) Scale measures
the severity of the earthquake by the amount of energy released at the source of the
earthquake. The Mw scale, based on the concept of seismic moment, is uniformly applicable
to all sizes of earthquakes. The extent of damage from an earthquake is determined by the
magnitude of the earthquake, distance from the epicenter, and characteristics of surface
geology. Table 3 -4 shows an approximate correlation between the Moment Magnitude
(Mw) and the Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) Scale and its effects.
Table 3 -4: Severity (Mw) and intensity (MMI) Comparison
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Abbreviated MMI Scale: Effects
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especially on upper floors of buildings. especially on upper floors of buildings. Many
people do not recognize it as an earthquake.
Standing motor cars may rock slightly.
Vibrations similar to the passing of a truck.
Duration estimated.
4.0-4.9 IV — V IV. Felt indoors by many, outdoors by
few during the day. At night, some
awakened. Dishes, windows, doors
disturbed; walls make cracking sound
Sensation like heavy truck striking
building. Standing motor cars rocked
noticeably.
5.0-5.9 VI — VII VI. Felt by all, many frightened. Some
heavy furniture moved; a few
instances of fallen plaster. Damage
slight.
6.0-6.9 VIII — IX VIII. Damage slight in specially
designed structures; considerable
damage in ordinary substantial
buildings with partial collapse.
Damage great in poorly built
structures. Fall of chimneys, factory
stacks, columns, monuments, walls.
Heavy furniture overturned.
V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awakened.
Some dishes, windows broken. Unstable
objects overturned. Pendulum clocks may
stop.
VII. Damage negligible in buildings of good
design and construction; slight to moderate
in well -built ordinary structures; considerable
damage in poorly built or badly designed
structures; some chimneys broken.
IX. Damage considerable in specially
designed structures; well- designed frame
structures thrown out of plumb. Damage
great in substantial buildings, with partial
collapse. Buildings shifted off foundations.
7.0 and X - XI X. Some well -built wooden structures XI. Few, if any (masonry) structures remain
higher destroyed; most masonry and frame standing. Bridges destroyed. Rails bent
structures destroyed with foundations. greatly.
Rails bent.
XII I XII. Damage total. Lines of sight and level are distorted. Objects thrown into the air.
Source: US Geological Survey (USGS): htta: // earthquake .usps.gov /learnitopicsZmag vs do .php
Location
El Segundo has no known earthquake faults within its boundaries, but due to the close
proximity of several faults, the entire city is equally subject to the earthquake hazard as shown
on the fault map on the following page:
The Newport- Inglewood Fault is 3.2 miles north - northeast of the city. The fault zone can easily
be noted by the existence of a chain of low hills extending from Culver City to Signal Hill. The
Newport- Inglewood Fault is a designated Alquist - Priolo Fault Zone for surface fault rupture
hazards. This fault is capable of producing earthquakes in the range of 6.0 to 7.4 magnitude
range. The Mw6.3 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred on the Newport - Inglewood fault. The
Charnock and Overland Avenue Faults may represent two branches of this fault zone and
respectively are about 3.5 miles northeast and 4.5 miles northeast of the planning area. The
Newport- Inglewood fault is relatively active and due to its closer proximity to El Segundo,
would pose a more significant threat than the more distant San Andreas Fault.
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The San Andreas Fault is located approximately 70 miles east and northeast of the city. This
fault marks the edges of the North American and Pacific tectonic plates, is 800 miles long, and is
capable of producing earthquakes in the magnitude 6.8 - 8.0 magnitude range.
The Palos Verdes Fault is located west of the city, offshore, and traverses the southern portion
of the South Bay. This fault has two branches - the Cabrillo Fault (probable magnitudes: Mw6.0 -
6.8) and the Redondo Canyon Fault (probable magnitudes: Mw5.8 - 6.5) which join the main
fault at different points along its route. The Palos Verdes fault is likely a right- reverse fault that
is capable of producing earthquakes in the 6.0 to 7.0 magnitude range and due to proximity
would also pose a more significant threat to El Segundo than the more distant San Andreas
Fault.
The Catalina Ridge Fault is a right - lateral strike -slip; and may be a right- reverse fault that is a
minimum of 30km off the coast. The seismically active portion of the fault is 60km and the slip
rate and interval between major ruptures is unknown. The Catalina Ridge Fault is capable of
producing earthquakes in the 6.5 to 7.3 magnitude range. This fault zone is probably much
longer than the 60- kilometer seismically- active portion, and may in fact extend far to the south,
to link up with the San Diego Trough fault zone, making it over 150 kilometers long.
The Santa Monica Fault lays north -west of the planning area and is one of several northeast -
southwest- trending, north- dipping, reverse faults that extend through the Los Angeles
metropolitan area. Its slip rate may be greatest at its western end. This fault is approximately
ten miles from El Segundo and is capable of producing an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0
to 7.0.
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The Elysian Park and Torrance - Wilmington fold and thrust belts are deeply buried, low -angle
reverse or thrust faults that underlie the Los Angeles Basin. The Torrance - Wilmington Thrust
Zone may represent the deep- seated "master" fault thought to underlie the Newport-
Inglewood Structural Zone. These faults are thought to be capable of generating earthquakes
up to M 7.5. The largest earthquake attributed to these faults is the M 5.9 Whittier Narrows
earthquake of 1987. The inferred surface expression of the Torrance - Wilmington Fold and
Thrust Belt is located 6 -7 miles northeast of the planning area, while the actual fault plane
passes the site of the Chevron Marine Terminal, 1.5 miles off the coast.
Extent
El Segundo is located in a high seismic risk zone. There are four seismic zones in the U.S.A.,
ranging from 1 to 4; the higher the number the higher the earthquake danger. All of El Segundo
is situated within Seismic Zone 4 with the highest risk for seismic activity. A major earthquake
with ground shaking would be felt across the entire city of El Segundo. Earthquakes can cause
significant structural damage to buildings and infrastructure, injury to people and loss of life, as
well as damage to infrastructure networks and systems, such as water, power, gas, sewage,
communications, and transportation. The city of El Segundo has 14 un- reinforced masonry
(URM) commercial buildings located primarily in the older part of town (the 100 -300 blocks of
Richmond and Virginia Streets) which have all been retrofitted. A significant earthquake could
occur and exceed the response capabilities of El Segundo. Response and disaster relief support
would be required from other counties, private organizations, and from state and federal
governments.
Previous Occurrences
Southern California is one of the most seismically active areas in the U.S. The region has
experienced at least 52 major earthquakes, M 6.0 and greater, since 1796.
Table 3 -5: Large Earthquakes Recorded in the Los Angeles Harbor Area
Date
Magnitude
Distance from
Planning Area
Fault Name
January 17, 1994
6.8*
22
Unnamed Fault in Northridge Area
June 28, 1992
6.6*
95
Unnamed Fault in Big Bear Area
June 28, 1992
7.5*
117
Camp Rock - Emerson - Johnson Valley Faults
April 22, 1992
6.1*
122
Camp Rock - Emerson - Johnson Valley Faults
June 28, 1991
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Sierra Madre Fault
October 1, 1987
5.9+
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Elysian Park Fault
February 9, 1971
6.6*
35
San Fernando - Sunland Fault
July 21, 1952
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White Wolf Fault
July 1, 1941
5.9+
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Undetermined Fault in Santa Barbara
Channel
March 10, 1933
6.3+
34
Newport Inglewood Fault Zone
November 4, 1927
7.5+
146
Undetermined Fault offshore Point Arguello
June 29, 1925
6.3+
85
Undetermined Fault in Santa Barbara
Channel
July 23, 1923
6.3+
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Claremont Fault (San Jacinto Fault Zone)
October 23, 1916
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Tejon Pass area (San Andreas Fault Zone,
suspected)
Elsinore Fault
May 15, 1910
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December 25,
1899
6.6 **
94
Claremont Fault (San Jacinto Fault Zone)
April 4, 1893
6.0 **
25
San Fernando -Santa Susana Fault
January 9, 1857
8.3 **
166
San Andreas Fault Zone
December 8, 1812
7.0 **
54
San Andreas Fault Zone (Newport-
Inglewood Fault Zone also suspected)
December 21,
1812
7.1 **
102
Undetermined Fault in Santa Barbara
Channel
July 28, 1769
6.75 **
27
San Fernando -Santa Susana Fault
(suspected)
* Moment Magnitude + Richter Magnitude ** Estimated Magnitude
Source: Southern California Earthquake Data Center website, 2010
The most notable earthquake to affect El Segundo was the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The
epicenter was approximately 35 miles away, and although no catastrophic damage occurred as
a result of the earthquake, the South Bay area was affected. The marina at Redondo Beach King
Harbor suffered liquefaction failure, severely damaging facilities. A bridge at Hawthorne Plaza
collapsed, without anyone being injured. There was a gas leak in a neighborhood in Torrance. In
Inglewood, a man died of a heart attack, attributed to the earthquake. Within the area, a power
outage occurred, effecting 31,000 customers, including Los Angeles International Airport which
was closed for over two hours. Many windows shattered and items toppled and spilled
throughout the South Bay. In El Segundo, aside from similar damages as listed above, the
earthquake caused the north wall of Fire Station #1 to move slightly, and although not in
danger of collapse, the building requires retrofitting. A local emergency was proclaimed in
concert with the countywide proclamation. A Federal Disaster was declared.
Probability of Future Events
Earthquake probabilities are calculated by projecting earthquake rates based on earthquake
history and fault slip rates, not simply the number of occurrences within a span of years. The
result is expressed as the probability that an earthquake of a specified magnitude will occur on
a fault or within an area.
There is a strong likelihood that El Segundo will experience a significant earthquake from one of
the known major faults in the next 30 years. In 2008, the Working Group on California
Earthquake Probabilities (WGCEP) issued its 2008 Uniform California Earthquake Rupture
Forecast ( UCERF), which was endorsed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the
Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC), and the California Geological Survey (CGS). The
2008 UCERF indicated that the probability of a magnitude 6.7 or larger (similar to the 1994
Northridge Earthquake) earthquake over the next 30 years striking the greater Los Angeles area
is 67 %. For the entire California region, the fault with the highest probability of generating at
least one magnitude 6.7 quake or larger is the southern San Andreas (59% in the next 30 years).
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The likelihood of an even more powerful quake of magnitude 7.5 or greater in the next 30 years
is 46 %. Such a quake is more likely to occur in the southern half of the state (37%
chance in 30 years) than in the northern half (15% chance in 30 years). El Segundo
would experience strong ground shaking and resultant damage to older structures if
and when a major earthquake occurs on the Southern San Andreas Fault.
The Chevron Refinery is a major stakeholder in the City of El Segundo. As the largest
refinery on the west coast taking up almost 6 square miles of land with the City limits,
earthquakes present a major concern for the residents, employees of the refinery and
the environment. The Emergency Management Coordinator met with representatives
from Chevron who act in the same capacity (Emergency Preparedness Coordinator) to
discuss Chevron's roles and responsibilities given an earthquake of significant
magnitude. Chevron personnel conduct annual exercises to test their Emergency
Response Plan in order to provide safe operations during any emergency to include
earthquakes. An earthquake of 4.9 on the Richter Scale or greater triggers inspections
of all occupancies /buildings and process related structures within the refinery. The
Chevron Refinery has their own fire department which is specially trained for "all- risk"
scenarios. The City of El Segundo has a strong relationship with the Chevron Refinery
and their fire department conducting joint training operations to ensure the public
and the environment are protected before, during and after an earthquake.
3.2.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT
Type
A hazardous material is any substance that is flammable, combustible, corrosive,
poisonous, toxic, explosive or radioactive. Hazardous materials require special care in
handling and storage due to the harm they pose to public health, safety and the
environment. Hazardous substances can be in liquid, solid, or gas form, and can
include toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, infectious substances, and wastes.
Most hazardous waste is identified by one or more of its dangerous properties or
characteristics: corrosive, ignitable, reactive, or toxic:
• Corrosive - A corrosive material can corrode or destroy a substance. For
example, most acids are corrosives and can eat through metal, burn skin on
contact, and give off vapors that burn the eyes.
• Ignitable - An ignitable material can burst into flames easily and poses a fire
hazard. Ignitable materials can also irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs, and
may give off harmful vapors. Gasoline, paint, and furniture polish are
ignitable.
• Reactive - A reactive material can explode or create poisonous gas when
combined with other chemicals. For example, chlorine bleach and
ammonia are reactive and create a poisonous gas when they come into
contact with each other.
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Toxic - Toxic materials or substances can poison people and other life.
Toxic substances can cause illness and death if swallowed or absorbed
through theskin. Pesticides, weed killers, and many household cleaners
aretoxic.
Even with proper management and control, the dangers of hazardous waste can still
have damaging affects to people and the environment. Tanks used for storing
petroleum products and other chemicals can leak and catch fire; underground storage
tanks weaken over time and leak their hazardous contents. Transportation accidents,
such as train crashes and overturned trucks, can occur while transporting hazardous
substances. There are also cases of intentional and illegal dumping of hazardous waste
in sewer systems, abandoned warehouses, or ditches in remote areas to avoid the
costs and rules of safe disposal.
El Segundo Fire Department is designated by the State of California as a Certified
Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and is authorized to apply statewide standards to each
facility within the planning area that treats on site or generates hazardous waste,
operates underground storage tanks, or stores hazardous materials. State and CUPA
responsibilities include chemical disclosure programs, Risk Management Plan audits
and inspections, hazardous waste control, underground tank and aboveground
petroleum tank regulation, and industrial wastewater pretreatment and storm water
inspection requirements to meet National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
water pollution control requirements. The City of El Segundo Environmental Safety
Division inspects the facilities that use, store, or produce hazardous materials to
ensure the facilities are in compliance with city, state and federal regulations.
The significance of the problems to the environment, property, or human health is dependent
on the type, location and quantity of the material released. Depending on the substance
involved, a hazardous materials release may affect nearby populations and or contaminate
critical or sensitive environmental areas. Although hazardous material incidents can happen
almost anywhere, certain areas are at higher risk. Businesses such as industrial facilities that
use, store, or dispose of such materials all have an increasing potential for major incidents.
Buildings near roadways that are frequently used for transporting hazardous materials and or
crossed by certain railways, waterways, airways and pipelines have an increased risk of being
involved in a hazardous materials incident.
Location
El Segundo has numerous industrial businesses that use, store, or produce hazardous materials.
Specific locations of hazardous materials are identified in the City of El Segundo Hazardous
Materials Plan which is maintained by the Fire Department's Environmental Safety Division.
Most of the businesses are located in the eastern portion and southwest corner of the City (see
Land Use map on the following page), but hazardous materials are also transported through the
city via pipelines, railroad and on highways.
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The Chevron El Segundo Refinery (Chevron) encompasses slightly over 1.56 square miles of the
entire planning area (5.54 square miles). Chevron also has a Marine Terminal off the coast of El
Segundo with two berths for docking of tankers. The Chevron El Segundo Refinery is the largest
producing oil refinery on the west coast, with the capacity of processing 290,000 barrels of
transportation fuels per day. Gasoline, jet and diesel fuels are the primary products refined
from the crude oil. There are approximately 150 major storage tanks greater than 30 feet in
diameter, with a total storage capacity of 12.5 million barrels. The largest tank, tank #1015,
holds about 54,000 barrels with a diameter of 260 feet and a height of 64 feet. The refinery
receives 53,000 BPD crude via pipeline from California sources, and 141,000 BPD via tanker.
The refinery produces up to 110,000 barrels per day (BPD) of gasoline (45% of product),
100,000 BPD of jet and diesel fuel (41 %), 25,000 BPD of fuel oils and coke, a solid coal -like
material called petroleum coke, (10 %), and 9,000 BPD of LPG (4 %). There are ten miles of
railway and rail cars at Chevron that transport petroleum products from other locations to the
refinery and from the refinery to the other locations, such as the Port of Los Angeles. The El
Segundo Refinery supplies 40% of the jet fuel to Los Angeles International Airport and has 20%
of the gasoline market share in Southern California. Chevron is classified in a heavy industrial
area on the City of El Segundo Zoning Map.
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El Segundo's level of exposure to hazardous materials can be understood by examining
the city's types of businesses, commercial traffic routes, highways, and sea exposure.
To date there are 342 businesses that use, store, or manufacture hazardous materials
in El Segundo and report hazardous materials incidents to the CUPA and State OES.
There are many industrial businesses that are classified in a light industrial area on the
El Segundo Land Use Element of the General Plan. There is a greater risk of exposure
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and incidents in the areas classified as a heavy or a light industrial area. Within these
designated areas are approximately 50,000 commuters that work daily. Due to their
proximity to businesses that use, store, or manufacture hazardous materials, their risk
of exposure is higher than that of the population not in those industrial areas. An
accidental hazardous material release can occur wherever hazardous materials are
manufactured, stored, transported, or used.
Fire and life safety inspection records and hazardous material business plan reports are located
at El Segundo Fire Station #1 and maintained by the Environmental Safety Division. All
businesses and facilities are inspected at least three times a year for compliance. A mapping
database identifies all commercial hazardous materials locations and the types of chemicals
stored within each facility. The Fire Department has also established pre - plans, and conducts
regular inspections of commercial /industrial sites, and ensures placards and other measures to
identify risks to the community.
Previous Occurrences
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services tracks reportable hazardous materials
releases per year within the state. Table 3 -6 lists the number of reported hazardous materials
releases that occurred in El Segundo per year.
Table 3 -6: Hazardous Materials Reported Releases
Year
# of Incidents
1993
8
1994
18
1995
26
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11
1997
15
1998
30
1999
37
2000
96
2001
133
2002
109
2003
67
2004
85
2005
101
2006
50
2007
49
2008
31
2009
33
2010
29
2011
12
2012
18
2013
19
Through 11 -3 -2014
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These incidents account for the release of hazardous materials into the atmosphere and actual
spills of materials on the ground. All releases of material into the atmosphere must be reported
to the Cal OES Hazardous Materials Section. Any spill of a hazardous material is responded to by
the El Segundo Fire Department and also reported to Cal OES. The El Segundo Fire Department
records show that from Jan 1, 2004 to December 1, 2014 there were 122 hazardous material
incidents in El Segundo in which the Fire Department provided on -scene response.
A notable incident occurred on January 26, 1990, when a cloud of nitric acid was
released from the Hughes Aircraft facility in El Segundo. Seven people were sent to the
hospital, and 400 employees were evacuated from six different buildings.The amount
of nitric acid released was not reported, nor was the cause of the incident. Nitric acid is
a strong corrosive and is considered highly toxic. Hughes uses it to etch electronic
circuit boards for airborne radar systems.
On October 18, 1990, a fire occurred at the Chevron El Segundo refinery sending flames
150 feet into the air. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after two hours of fighting the
fire, which was the result of a pump malfunction that triggered a release of 450 - degree
crude oil. No injuries were reported, and company officials described the damage as
minimal.
On March 13, 1988, a fire ignited by a hydrogen gas leak at the Chevron oil refinery was
extinguished by workers at the plant. The El Segundo Fire Department also responded
to the fire and remained at the scene for 20 minutes to ensure that the flames were out.
There were no reported injuries from the fire that occurred in the low- sulfur fuel
section of the plant.
Probability
Highly Likely — Previous occurrences indicate there have been 987 hazardous materials
incidents in the past 21 years. This equates to a hazardous materials incident every .02 years on
average or a 4700% chance of occurrence in any given year.
3.2.3 TRANSPORTATION INCIDENT —AIR AND RAIL
Type
This threat summary applies primarily to large -scale citywide and single point mass - casualty
disaster events that would cause sufficient casualties and /or fatalities to overwhelm local medical,
health, and mortuary services capabilities. Transportation incidents are typically an incident of air
or rail passenger travel that results in mass casualties. All but the most serious highway accidents
are excluded from consideration under this hazard since such incidents are generally handled by
emergency response services without emergency management organization involvement. There
are conditions related to a serious accident that could result in a mass casualty incident. Trucks
that transport hazardous materials drive through the city each day. Many of these trucks are
transporting large quantities of hazardous substances or extremely hazardous substances
classified by the Environmental Protection Agency. Trucks from industrial businesses within the
community often transport chemicals to ports or other receiving facilities. If a major vehicle
accident occurred with a truck transporting a large quantities of hazardous materials, it could
be life threatening to those involved and people in the immediate surrounding area.
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Location
Local rail traffic passes through the city on a daily basis to and from the Chevron Refinery and
crosses Sepulveda Boulevard, Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard. Rail traffic includes the Los
Angeles Metro Green Line which is on an elevated track through El Segundo making a vehicle and
train accident impossible. There is the potential for a pedestrian — rail car accident. The skies in
the area of El Segundo are heavily occupied by aircraft originating and departing from a number
of airports located in Southern California. The airports nearest to El Segundo, handling the
greatest amount of air traffic are:
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): LAX is the fourth busiest airport in the world.
Planes arrive and department at a rate of one per minute.
• Long Beach Airport (LGB): LGB is ranked the 12th busiest airport in the nation. Planes
arrive and depart at a rate of 1.5 every two minutes.
• Hawthorne Airport (HHR) averages 220 flights per day with 24 -hour operations and is
home to an FAA - operated Air Traffic Control Tower.
Military aircraft also travel through the air space above the city. Although the occurrence of an
aircraft accident is rare, such an incident can result in extensive casualties, both in the aircraft and
on the ground.
Extent
Both air and rail hazards encompass many threats, such as hazardous materials incident, fire,
explosion, severe damage to rail lines, roadways, adjacent buildings, or vehicles,
roadway closures, evacuations, and loss of life if pedestrians or those in either the adjacent
buildings or vehicles are affected by the incident.
Any air accident will involve coordination among federal, state and local agencies. The City of El
Segundo Fire Department will coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration, and agencies
from the County of Los Angeles, and State of California to provide the necessary resources to
manage such an event. The nature of an air mass casualty transportation accident will require
these agencies to establish a unified command post; disaster mortuary teams; set up medical aid
stations; and develop a plan for moving patients and resources.
A rail accident would be less devastating and typically involve vehicles driving on the city streets at
a train crossing. A railcar accident would most likely also be a hazardous materials incident. The
railroad crosses major streets in the commercial zone of the city. The tankers leaving or enroute to
the refinery are typically loaded with crude oil or other refined oil products. When a rail car is
involved in an accident or derailment, a combination of products and materials that are
extremely hazardous and /or flammable may be released and cause a rupture or burst into
flames.
Previous Occurrence
The Metro Net website provides the quarterly rail accident statistics for the past three years. In
fiscal year 2013 of the Metro Line operations (July 1 - June 30 annually), there were two
accidents involving the Metro Green Line. The Green Metro Line has the least amount of
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The National Transportation Safety Board reports between 1969 through the present, there
have been 14 aircraft accidents in the vicinity of or on the property of Los Angeles International
Airport. See Table 3 -7 for the list of air accidents closest to or in El Segundo:
Table 3 -7: Air Crashes near El Segundo / or Los Angeles International Airport
Year
Event
2004
A Mooney M20K descended into a single family residence about 0.5 nautical miles south - southwest
of the Santa Monica Airport killing two private pilots. No one was injured on the ground.
Alaska Air Flight #261 enroute to LAX with an in- flight emergency and catastrophic instrument failure,
2000
crashed into the Pacific Ocean just 7 air minutes from LAX — killing 88 passengers and crew.
2000
KLM 767 Passenger Jet dropped an engine cover due to a bird strike onto Dockweiler
State Beach immediately after takeoff and made a successful emergency landing.
2003
A Beech A36TC descended into a 3 -story apartment building in the Fairfax District, killing the pilot,
three passengers, and killing one person and injuring seven in the apartment building.
1996
A Cessna 310D collided with the surface of the ocean about 3 miles west of LAX killing the pilot, co-
pilot and two passengers.
1995
After take -off, a Piper PA 28 collided with power lines and the roofs of two houses during a forced
landing at the Santa Monica Airport. The plane caught on fire as did the houses. The pilot was
severely injured and the co -pilot was killed.
1991
February 1991— a collision between a US Air 737 and a twin engine SkyWest Metroliner occurred or
the runway of LAX —12 fatalities on the SkyWest / 22 on the US Air and 67 injured.
1980
2 single engine planes collided over El Segundo onto Mariposa Avenue and Sepulveda
Blvd, — killing 3 and injuring 6 people on the ground.
1979
A Swift Air commuter plane ditched in the Santa Monica Bay shortly after take -off from LAX. Four
passengers and three crewmembers were on board. The plane immediately sank into the ocean.
Two crewmembers and one passenger died being unable to get out of the plane.
1978
Continental Airlines DC -10 blew both tires on takeoff and aborted takeoff, crashing
600 feet off the runway and coming to rest on Vista Del Mar at the Los Angeles/El
Segundo border — killing 2 and injuring 200 passengers.
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1974 After touching down the nose -gear of the Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 collapsed immediately
and the airplane caught on fire. Out of the 58 passengers and seven crew members, eight persons
were injured all during the emergency evacuation.
1969 A B -26 crashed into an apartment complex at Holly and Eucalyptus in El Segundo — killing
4 aboard, and 2 on the ground.
1969 A United 727 suffered catastrophic failure on takeoff and crashed into Santa Monica
Bay — killing all 28 passengers and crew.
1969 I A Scandinavian DC -8 crashed 7 miles from the airport into Santa Monica Bay due to pilot error
killing 15, and injuring 28
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Probability
Likely — Previous occurrences indicate there have been 16 (combined) transportation
emergencies in the past 45 years. This equates to a transportation incident occurring every 2.8
years on average or a 36% chance of occurrence in any given year.
3.2.4 PIPELINE EMERGENCIES AND OIL SPILLS
Type
Although pipelines are the safest and most reliable way to transport natural gas, crude oil,
liquid petroleum products, and chemical products, there is still an inherent risk due to the
nature of the hazardous materials. Crude oil is a complex mixture of thousands of different
hydrocarbons and varying amounts of other compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen
as well as salts, trace metals, and water. Crude oils can vary from a clear liquid, similar to
gasoline, to a thick tar -like material needing to be heated to flow through a pipeline. A
petroleum refinery's main job is to split crude oil into its many parts (or fractions) which are
then reprocessed into useful products. The type, number, and size of process units required at
a particular refinery depends on a variety of factors including the type of crude oil and the
products required. The interconnected units making up a refinery are tanks, furnaces,
distillation towers (fractionating columns), reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, pipes, fittings,
and valves. Products of crude oil refineries include:
• Fuels such as gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, kerosene, jet fuel, bunker fuel oil, and
liquefied petroleum gas
• Petroleum solvents including benzene, toluene, xylene, hexane, and heptane, which are
used in paint thinners, dry - cleaning solvents, degreasers, and pesticide solvents
• Lubricating oils produced for a variety of purposes, and insulating, hydraulic, and
medicinal oils
• Petroleum wax
• Greases, which are primarily a mixture of various fillers
• Asphalt
These products can be hazardous not only in their final state but as they are being processed
and refined. The principal hazards at refineries are fire and explosion. Refineries process a
multitude of products with low flash points. Although systems and operating practices are
designed to prevent such catastrophes, they can occur. In a refinery, hazardous chemicals can
come from many sources and in many forms. In crude oil, there are not only the components
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sought for processing, but impurities such as sulfur, vanadium, and arsenic compounds. The oil
is split into many component streams that are further altered and refined to produce the final
product range. Most, if not all, of these component stream chemicals are inherently hazardous
to humans, as are the other chemicals added during processing. Hazards include fire,
explosion, toxicity, corrosiveness, and asphyxiation. At the Chevron Marine Terminal the
potential for fires, explosions, releases of flammable or toxic materials, or other accidents that
could cause
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vapors and other flammable materials transported as cargo by tankers visiting the Marine
Terminal. Damage prevention measures include routine inspection and maintenance, corrosion
protection, continuous monitoring and control technologies, public awareness programs, and
integrity management and emergency response plans.
Location
Pipelines owned and operated by various companies run beneath the city's streets. Pipelines
are primarily underground, which keeps them away from public contact and accidental
damage. Despite safety and efficiency statistics, increases in energy consumption and
population growth near pipelines present the potential for a pipeline emergency incident.
While pipelines are generally the safest method of transporting hazardous chemicals, they are
not failsafe. Pipeline product releases, whether in the form of a slow leak or violent rupture,
are a risk in any community. For example, the pipeline that provides the transport of jet fuel to
the Los Angeles International Airport lies underground along Virginia Street, in the residential
section of the city. The Chevron El Segundo Refinery has more than 1,100 miles of pipelines at
the facility site with additional pipes running through the Planning Area. Some pipelines enter
from the South and travel north along Sepulveda Boulevard and Aviation Street, and exit the
city to the north. The pipes vary in size from six to 18 inches in diameter, and are buried at
different depths.
About 90% of the crude oil processed at the El Segundo Refinery is delivered from its point of
origin to the facility by tankers. The crude oil is off - loaded by pumping it into underwater
pipelines at the offshore Marine Terminal to the onshore refinery. The terminal has two
separate mooring berths and can handle two tankers at a time. The two separate berths are
located approximately one and a half miles from shore, and are designed to allow for the safe
maneuvering of vessels.
Extent
Most fires, explosions, or pipeline spill incidents occurring at the Chevron Refinery are isolated
on the site. Pipelines running through the city are unlikely to burst or combust; jet fuel pipelines
are filled with oxygen -free liquid, and without oxygen, combustion cannot occur. Pipelines are
regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshall Pipeline Safety Division. Pipelines are also
monitored by a complex data web called System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
measuring the flow rate, temperature and pressure. The network transfers real -time data via
satellite from the pipelines to a control center where the valves, pumps and motors are
remotely operated. If any tampering with the pipeline occurs, an alarm sounds. The ensuing
valve reaction is instantaneous, with the alarm system isolating any rupture and setting off a
chain reaction that shuts down pipeline pumps and alerts pipeline operations within seconds.
Most jet fuel pipelines run underground, and in populated areas, must be over three feet below
the asphalt. The pipes are at least one inch thick steel. If the pipe did rupture, valves would cut
off and operators would receive an automatic alarm.
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Oil spills are considered to be a significant impact along the coast and in the coastal waters.
Small spills can be mitigated and are classified as less than significant. Large oil spills (greater
than 50 barrels) may not be completely contained and, therefore, would be considered
significant impacts. The Chevron Marine Terminal reportedly loads and unloads approximately
billion gallons of oil annually. Significant adverse impacts on biological resourceswould occur
from a major oil spill. There are a great number of state, Federal, and international regulations
governing marine terminals and the transportation of hydrocarbons byvessel.
A moderate to large earthquake along one of the faults in the vicinity may result in strong to
intense ground motions at the site, and could include ground accelerations beyond design
specifications for facilities and, potentially, tsunamis. Ruptures of onshore tanks, pipelines, and
other components of the Marine Terminal facilities could occur and spill petroleum products.
Water quality impacts would result from changes in water chemistry after an uncontained spill
of crude oil or product either at the Marine Terminal or en route. The severity of the impact
depends on the size of the spill, composition of the oil, characteristics of the spill event
(quantity of discharge, location of the spill, and type of operation), the environmental
conditions and the effect of these conditions on propagation of the spill, and the effectiveness
of clean -up operations. If a large oil spill were to cause enough biological damage so as to result
in or contribute to the elimination of a species, an irreversible impact would result.
Previous Occurrence
This plan does not reflect a record of pipeline incidents or oil spills provided by Chevron. The
previous incidents listed were from personal or written accounts. The following incidents were
documented:
Q On December 28, 1980 The John McCone oil tanker, a single hulled ship, spilled 105,000
gallons of heavy crude off El Segundo due to a hole in the ship's bottom.
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• On August 31, 1991, three Southern Pacific railroad tankers carrying about 60,000
gallons of propane gas derailed but did not spill their contents. The three 20,000 -
gallon tankers were among six cars being pulled by a locomotive and derailed as the
train was switching tracks. No one was injured in the derailment.
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On March 16, 1991, a 26 -inch pipeline at Chevron's offshore marine terminal was ripped
open by an oil tanker's anchor, causing a spill of about 27,720 gallons of a diesel -like oil
mixture into Santa Monica Bay.
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• More recently on March 2010, a sludge oil spill occurred at the plant. (Source: El
Segundo Fire Department)
Probability
Occasional — Previous occurrences indicate there have been at least four pipeline or oil spill
emergencies in the past 23 years. This equates to a pipeline emergency every 5.75 years on
average or a 17.4% chance of occurrence in any given year.
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3.2.5 TERRORISM AND NUCLEAR INCIDENTS
Type
The definition of terrorism by the Federal Bureau of Investigation is "the unlawful use of force
or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian
population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives."
The formal definition of Weapons of Mass Destruction (Title 18 USC section 2332a) is: (1) Any
weapon or device that is intended, or has the capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury
to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, or impact of toxic or
poisonous chemicals or their precursors; a disease organism; or radiation or radioactivity; (2)(a)
any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, bomb, grenade, or rocket having a propellant charge of
more than four ounces, or a missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one
quarter ounce, or mine or device similar to the above; (b) poison gas; (c) any weapon involving
a disease organism; or (d) any weapon that is designed to release radiation or radioactivity at a
level dangerous to human life.
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) typically used by terrorists are categorized by an acronym
that lists the types of materials /weapons: CBRNE stands for chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear, and explosives — BNICE stands for biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, and
explosives. The nature of each category of weapon is described briefly below:
Chemical: chemical weapons include blood and choking agents, nerve agents, blister agents,
and toxic industrial chemicals. The advantages of using chemical weapons for a terrorist include
they are easy to make, readily available, inexpensive, have an immediate effect, and are easily
spread. The disadvantages are they require significant quantities for a mass effect, and the
production and deployment are potentially hazardous to the terrorist. Some chemical agents
are odorless and tasteless and are difficult to detect, while others have distinct odors. They can
have an immediate effect (a few seconds to a few minutes) or a delayed effect (several hours to
several days). Routes of exposure for chemical weapons are inhalation, ingestion, absorption,
and injection. Unlike many of the biological weapons, first responders can take self - protective
measures by wearing personal protective equipment, first aid measures and effective medical
interventions are available, and chemical agent exposures can be decontaminated and agents
neutralized.
Biological: biological weapons are defined as bacteria, viruses, or toxins used to produce illness
or death in people, animals, or plants. The advantages of biological weapons are that they are
easy to make, readily available, and relatively inexpensive. The disadvantages include delayed
effects and potential deployment hazards to the terrorist. Routes of exposure for biological
weapons are inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and injection. Biological agents can be dispersed
as airborne particles or aerosols on food items or in water, or through an injection. Terrorists
may use biological weapons because the agents odorless, tasteless, and extremely difficult to
detect.
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Radiological / Nuclear: radioactive or nuclear weapons are typically in the form of a traditional
fission device such as an atom bomb, a radiological dispersal device, often called a dirty bomb,
or a conventional explosion at a nuclear facility. The advantages of radiological or nuclear
weapons are that the materials are available, cause devastating effects and a great
psychological impact on the population. The disadvantages include delayed effects, deployment
is hazardous to the terrorists, and they are extremely expensive — in the millions of dollars for a
nuclear weapon. Radiation cannot be detected by human senses. Consequences may include
death, severe health risks to the public, damage to the environment, and extraordinary loss of,
or damage to, property. The health effects of radiological or nuclear materials include radiation
burns, fragmentation wounds, acute radiological poisoning, and longterm effects, such as
cancers and birth defects.
Explosives: explosive weapons are most terrorist's weapon of choice. 86% of domestic terrorist
incidents involve the use of explosives. Explosives are readily available and have dramatic
results, are low risk, require few skills to build and use, are easy to execute, allow for remote
attacks, and don't require many people to execute. There are low explosives and high
explosives. The effects include blast pressure, both positive and negative, fragmentation, and
thermal. There are pipe bombs or bombs that can be easily concealed into a backpack, box,
vehicles, or virtually any type of container, with numerous trigger mechanisms to set off the
bomb. Bombings account for up to 50% of worldwide terrorist attack patterns.
Cyber- terrorism: according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, cyber terrorism is any
"premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer
programs, and data which results in violence against non - combatant targets by sub - national
groups or clandestine agents." As nations and critical infrastructure became more dependent
on computer networks for their operations, new vulnerabilities are created. A cyber terrorist
attack is designed to cause physical violence or extreme financial harm. Possible cyber terrorist
targets include the banking industry, military installations, power plants, air traffic control
centers, and water systems, but could be against any facility that relies on computers,
computer systems and programs for their operations.
Location
There is a wide range of motivations for terrorist attacks. They can be for or against almost any
issue, religious belief, political position, or group of people of one national origin or another.
Because of the tremendous variety of causes supported by terrorists and the wide variety of
potential targets, there is no place that is truly safe from terrorism. Primary locations likely to
be targets include airports, mass transit targets, government facilities, and high population
density locations, although so- called "soft targets" such as schools, local entertainments
facilities, etc. are also at risk. The potential for nuclear, biological or chemical terrorism is also a
concern. The entire Los Angeles basin is considered at risk for a nuclear event. These types of
emergencies could be devastating to any community and would necessitate detailed
contingency planning and preparation of emergency responders prior to such an attack.
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El Segundo is home to numerous Fortune 500 and international companies, a military facility,
the largest refinery on the west coast, and elite shopping and dining areas all of which could be
a target for terrorism.
El Segundo is not within a planned range of a radioactive plume from the decommissioned San
Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The city is approximately 14 miles outside of the ingestion
pathway zone, which is a 50 mile radius surrounding the generating station. There are no
known businesses or educational facilities that have a nuclear reactor on their premises within
the city.
Extent
As outlined in the 2010 National Security Strategy, there is no greater danger to the Nation than
a terrorist attack with a weapon of mass destruction. Terrorist acts may cause casualties,
extensive property damage, fires, flooding, and other subsequent hazards. Incidents generating
significant mass casualties make preparedness and the mechanisms for effective response
essential. In addition to large -scale attacks, a full range of terrorism tactics must be considered,
including simple bombings, chemical or biological incidents, explosions and cyber- attacks,
bomb threats, and the use of radiological and nuclear materials. Use of explosive devices
remains the weapon of choice for terrorist activity. The possibility exists that a terrorist
organization might acquire the capability of creating a small nuclear detonation. A single
nuclear detonation in the United States would likely produce fallout affecting an area many
times greater than that of the blast itself, certainly the entire Los Angeles region.
The entire Los Angeles region is considered a prime target for terrorist activity because of its
high economic and social profile. In 2003, the California Anti - Terrorism Information Center,
with the assistance of the California National Guard, compiled a list of potential terrorism
targets. The five top targets were listed as Los Angeles International Airport, the Port of
Oakland, the Port of Long Beach, the Golden Gate Bridge and Disneyland. These sites were
selected due to the economic, political and psychological impact if attacked. As mentioned in
the location section of this profile, many locations in El Segundo could be a target for terrorism.
Previous Occurrence
Although El Segundo has not had a terrorist attack, there have been many incidents within Los
Angeles County. The following table shows the terrorism related incidents that have occurred in
Los Angeles County:
Table 3 -8: Terrorists Incidents within Los Angeles County
Date
Type
Affil €ation
Shooting attack at LAX; 1 TSA officer killed, 2 TSA officers and several
Unknown
11 -1 -2013
civilians injured.
9 -16 -2010
Phoned in bomb threat for Hawaiian Airlines plane bound for Honolulu. No
Unknown
bomb found.
Written bomb threat on Thai Airways plane that landed at LAX from Bangkok.
9 -17 -2010
Unknown
No bomb found.
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Probability
Likely — Previous occurrences indicate there have been 11 terrorist related acts in 104 years.
This equates to a terrorist act every 9.5 years on average or an 11% chance of occurrence in any
given year.
3.2.6 URBAN FIRES
Type
Due to the urban setting of El Segundo, there is no potential for wildland fires. As a result, fire
safety in the city is focused on commercial, industrial, and residential areas. The main fire
hazards of concern are those associated with industrial facilities using large amounts of
flammable or toxic materials, high -rise buildings, public gathering places, older buildings with
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was found to be false.
6 -19 -2010
Man grabbed a passenger's luggage outside of the terminal, ran
Unknown
inside and claimed the package contained a bomb. Claim was found to be false.
Attempted arson by means of an improvised incendiary device consisting of a
Animal Liberation Front
9 -16 -2005
four - inch -long tube with a cigarette as the fuse. The tube has a label stating
TOXIC.
7 -7 -2005
Attempted arson to a vehicle in the driveway of the home of a representative
Unknown
for Animal Care Technicians Union connected with the Los Angeles Animal
Services.
7 -5 -2005
rorrance Police disrupted a plot for a Muslim organization to attack military
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and Jewish targets by arresting two armed robbery suspects. The suspects
Saheeh (Authentic
confessed to the robberies to raise money for the terrorist plot.
Assembly of Islam)
8 -22 -2003
Individuals carried out vandalism in the Los Angeles area damaging 125
Earth Liberation Front
vehicles by spray painting graffiti and setting fire to 2 SUVs.
7 -4 -2002
A lone gunman, an Egyptian citizen, opened fire at LAX with a .45 caliber
Unknown but
handgun while at the ticket counter of El Al Airlines, killing 3 people and
deemed a terrorist
injuring 5 others. The man was shot at the scene.
incident
12 -31 -2000
Ahmed Ressam, an Algerian national, was stopped as he came across the U.S.-
Possible Armed Islamic
Canadian border into Washington State. His vehicle's trunk was filled with
Group and al -Qaeda
explosives and timing devices. He planned to detonate a suitcase bomb at LAX
associate
during the Y2K festivities.
8 -6 -1974
A bomb, equal to 8 lbs. of dynamite, went off in a section of the LAX overseas
Unknown
terminal about 20 feet from the Pan American World Airways check -in counter,
killing 2 people and injuring 36 others.
Information derived from City of Los Angeles 2011 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Updated 1/2017
Probability
Likely — Previous occurrences indicate there have been 11 terrorist related acts in 104 years.
This equates to a terrorist act every 9.5 years on average or an 11% chance of occurrence in any
given year.
3.2.6 URBAN FIRES
Type
Due to the urban setting of El Segundo, there is no potential for wildland fires. As a result, fire
safety in the city is focused on commercial, industrial, and residential areas. The main fire
hazards of concern are those associated with industrial facilities using large amounts of
flammable or toxic materials, high -rise buildings, public gathering places, older buildings with
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substandard electrical and heating systems, and residential neighborhoods interspersed with
untreated wood shingle roofs.
Location
Major urban fires are typically associated with large or high density commercial, industrial and
residential developments. Although the residential area of the city is primarily single family
detached homes, there are numerous multi - family complexes throughout the residential area. An
uncontained fire could spread to adjacent homes or through apartment complexes.
There are numerous high rise buildings and industrial facilities in the commercial district of the city
that have the potential for large urban fires. These commercial businesses comply with fire hazard
regulations, so the probability of a large uncontrollable fire is not great. An area in town called
Smoky Hollow is susceptible to large fires or conflagration, only because historically the
buildings were built close together. Back in 1990, the Zoning Code was modified to require
sprinkler protection in all new structures in that area due to the closeness of the buildings and
lack of water supply. This requirement was codified in the 2007 California Fire Code, when the
adoption of that code took place.
Extent
A true urban conflagration is a large fire occurring in a built environment that spreads
beyond a city block to destroy sections of a city, or potentially engulfing adjoining
areas. The cause of a conflagration can be from:
• Criminal acts, such as arson, explosive devices, acts of terrorism, or civil unrest
Building infrastructure incidents, such as
faulty electrical and heating systems,
improper storage or handling of
flammable materials, or faulty
connections
• Industrial accidents, such as hazardous
material incidents, large quantities of
combustible fuel, explosions, and
transportation accidents
• Natural hazards such as weather, lightning
strike, earthquakes, rupture of gas main,
etc.
• High winds which could spread fire to
other nearby buildings.
• Oil field fires in the city oil fields, at the
refinery, or oil and gas storage
facilities
Between 1935 and 1987, seventy -six oil wells
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Many areas within the city are underlain by gas and oil deposits. Such deposits that exist under
the city can work their way to the surface or infiltrate structures, causing potential fires and
health hazards. The map shows the El Segundo oil field, photographed in 1994 by U.S.
Geological Survey. In the 1994 picture, the oil wells are displayed by white dots. Many of these
oil wells were plugged or abandoned and may be near or under buildings that have been
developed in the commercial and industrial area of the city.
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gas could migrate into buildings or other enclosed spaces, where it could accumulate and
present a fire or explosion hazard. New development and building must conduct a geotechnical
report and often an environmental investigation where methane will be identified. A remedy
plan must then be developed in order to protect the health and safety of people due to toxic
substances like methane. Methane becomes explosive at about 50,000 parts per million (ppm),
and requires some type of remediation above a level of 5,000 ppm
Previous Occurrence
From January 1, 2004 through December 1, 2014 there have been 148 structure fires, 26 other
classifications of fires, and 60 cooking fires in El Segundo totaling $15,686,186 m in damages.
Although none of these fires resulted in an urban conflagration or spread to multiple buildings,
the costs in damages and danger to people are worth the efforts to mitigate fires in the city.
Probability
Highly Likely — Previous occurrences indicate there have been 198 fire emergencies in the past
10 years. This equates to a fire emergency every .05 years on average or a 1980% chance of
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3.2.7 SEVERE WEATHER — TORNADOS, WIND, AND HEAT
Type, Location and Extent
Severe weather consisting of wind, heat and tornados pose a risk to life and property in El
Segundo by creating conditions that disrupt essential systems such as public utilities,
telecommunications, and transportation routes. Severe weather is generally any destructive
weather event, but in El Segundo it usually occurs as windstorms and excessive heat.
According to the Western Regional Climate Center, the average high and low temperatures
documented at Los Angeles International Airport (adjacent to El Segundo) in September are
75.37 and 63.27, respectively.
3.2.7.1 Tornados
High winds can and do occasionally cause tornado -like damage to local homes and businesses
in El Segundo and across Los Angeles County. Tornados could occur anywhere within the city
and there have been a few tornados that did touch down close to El Segundo. There have also
been water spouts in Santa Monica Bay off the coast of El Segundo, and west of Los Angeles
International Airport, which is on the northern border of El Segundo. The National Climatic Data
Center Storm Events Database has tracked 37 tornados since 1950 that touched down in the
county of Los Angeles, causing injuries to 45 people, no deaths, and a total of $56,193,000 in
damages. The largest tornado in the Los Angeles area was an F2 (max. wind speeds 111 -135
mph) that touched ground in South Central Los Angeles, 4.6 miles away from El Segundo,
injuring 30 people and causing up to $50,000 in damages.
3.2.7.2 Wind
The National Weather Service Severe Weather Definitions for high winds are as follows:
• 25 to 38 mph (22 to 33 knots) - Wind or small craft Advisory
• 39 to 54 mph (34 to 47 knots) - High wind warning or Gale
• 55 to 73 mph (48 to 63 knots) - High wind warning or Storm
■ 74 to110 mph (64 to 99 knots) - High wind warning or Hurricane
High winds can occur across the entire planning area
and have a destructive impact, especially to trees,
power lines, and utility services. Most incidents of high
wind in El Segundo are the result of the Santa Ana
wind conditions. While high impact wind incidents can
occur, they are not frequent in the city.
The California Nevada Climate Applications Program
(CNAP) Climate information for California and Nevada
decision makers (funded by the NOAA Office of Global
Programs) defines the Santa Ana winds as a dry,
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a seasonal phenomenon occurring mostly during fall, winter and spring, tending to peak in
December. The wind usually has its origin when cold air spills southward into the Great Basin,
trapped between the Rockies to the east and the Sierras and Southern California coastal range
to the west. This cold air mass is characterized by unusually high pressure near the land
surface. Winds are driven into Southern California and the Los Angeles basin when the
pressure of this interior air mass exceeds the pressure along the California coast.
3.2.7.3 Heat
Extreme heat is defined as temperatures that reach ten degrees or more above the average
high temperature for the region lasting for several weeks. In El Segundo, extreme heat is
generated when a high - pressure ridge inhibits the normal onshore breezes, resulting in
temperatures that reach between 85 - 99 °F and occasionally above 100 °F. Extreme temperature
can have severe impacts on human health and mortality, natural ecosystems, agriculture, and
other economic sectors. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported the
first eight months of 2014 were the warmest on average in California's history since record -
keeping began in 1895. The average temperature was 62.6 degrees in California over the 8-
month time period, which is 1.1 degrees hotter than the previous high and more than 4 degrees
warmer than the 20th century average. The California Department of Public Health reports heat
related deaths from 2000 to 2010:
Table 3 -9: CDPH Heat Related Deaths
Year of
Death
(per 100,000)
limit
%
Limit
Number of
deaths
2000
0.14
0.07
0.10
0.19
43
2001
0.04
0.10
21
2002
0.11
0.08
0.15
36
2003
0.10
0.07
0.15
35
2004
0.09
0.06
0.13
31
2005
0.16
0.12
0.21
55
2006
0.55
0.47
0.63
184
2007
0.18
0.14
0.23
62
2008
0.12
0.08
0.16
42
2009
0.15
0.11
0.19
55
2010
0.09
0.07
0.13
36
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0.13
0.10
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The United States Department of Labor reports across the nation, from 2008 through July of
2014, 109 outdoor workers died of heat related illnesses, two of which were in Los Angeles
County.
Though excessive heat in El Segundo would impact all areas of the city, it would not affect all
citizens equally. The elderly, the very young, and those with chronic health problems are most
at risk when extreme heat occurs. People suffer heat - related illness when their bodies are
unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by
sweating. But under some conditions, sweating isn't enough and a person's body temperature
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Previous Occurrence
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
has been tracking severe weather since 1950. Their Storm Events Database tracks severe
weather events on a county basis and contains data on weather events from 1993 to current
(except from 6/1993- 7/1993). Table 3.10 summarizes the past windstorm, excessive heat, and
tornado activity in the county of Los Angeles:
Table 3 -10: NCDC Hazard Event Reports for Los Angeles County 1950 -2014
Type
# of Events
Description
Deaths
Injuries
Severe Windstorm
1
Winds in excess of 41 knots
1
1
Excessive Heat
10
Heat index values between 105
and 112 degrees were reported
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9
$557,500 in property damage
0
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Tornado F2
5
$55,250,000 in property damage
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Although a tornado has never touched down in El Segundo, four tornados causing significant
damage and injuries have occurred within five miles of the city. El Segundo has moderate
weather due to being a coastal city, but there have been incidents of high heat in the city. The
highest recorded temperature in El Segundo was 110 °F in 1963. A severe windstorm with winds
over 41 knots in El Segundo has only occurred once in 64 years. While high impact wind
incidents can occur, they are not frequent in the city. In the Los Angeles area, November 30,
2011 through December 1, 2011, high winds from a Santa Ana event gusted at speeds
approaching 100 miles per hour, causing approximately $40 million in damage. The prolonged
winds toppled hundreds of trees, closed roads and schools and left more than 400,000 Edison
customers without electricity. Some utility customers were without power for up to a week. In
El Segundo, numerous trees toppled over, some onto houses causing property damage, but no
one was injured. In the Planning Area, the citywide power outage was resolved within 24 hours.
Probability
Occasional — past severe wind activity equates to a severe wind emergency every 64 years on
average or a 1.6% chance of occurrence in any given year.
Likely — past tornado activity equates to a tornado occurring every 1.7 years on average or a
58% chance of occurrence in any given year.
Likely — past excessive heat activity equates to excessive heat occurring every 6.4 years or a
16% chance of occurrence in any given year.
3.2.8 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES — EPIDEMIC AND PANDEMIC
Type
The City of El Segundo does not have any public health resources and relies on the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Health as the lead agency for all issues pertaining to public health.
Public health emergencies can be a local health emergency, or classified as an epidemic, or
pandemic. Epidemics and pandemics occur when a disease, often a strain of influenza, emerges
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to which the population has little immunity. An epidemic occurs when an infectious disease
spreads rapidly across a population. Epidemics can also be non - infectious such as the childhood
obesity epidemic currently within Los Angeles County and across the nation. A pandemic is a
global disease outbreak. HIV /AIDS is an example of one of the most destructive global
pandemics in history. Influenza pandemics have occurred more than once:
• Spanish influenza killed 40 -50 million people in 1918.
• Asian influenza killed two million people in 1957.
• Hong Kong influenza killed one million people in 1968.
The latest acute communicable diseases in Los Angeles County, reported in the Acute
Communicable Disease Control Program Special Studies Report, 2013, were botulism,
coccidioidomycosis (valley fever), Legionellosis (Legionnaires disease), hepatitis A
(multi -state from frozen food product), Campylobacter (fish ingestion), and norovirus.
More current communicable disease trends in Los Angeles County include respiratory
syncytial virus, influenza, West Nile virus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome,
Tuberculosis (among homeless persons), non -polio Enteroviruses, and Pertussis.
Location
El Segundo in its entirety is vulnerable to a public health incident, epidemic, or
pandemic. People that spend significant time in locations that have high concentrations
of people, such as schools, churches, restaurants, entertainment facilities, etc., where
bacteria can be spread through the air by respiratory droplets from a person coughing
or sneezing, or by viruses spread from an infected person's bodily fluids (snot and
spit), or by touching objects and surfaces that have the virus on them, are more
vulnerable to being infected.
Extent
Public health experts are always concerned about the risk of another pandemic where a disease
spreads between and amongst species. The National Health Foundation developed and tested a
Los Angeles County Pandemic Flu Hospital Planning Model that simulated two 25 -week
pandemics, moderate and severe, wherein 25 percent of the population (100,000) became ill in
a moderate pandemic and 35 percent (300,000) became ill for the severe pandemic. Key
findings included 204,000 patients would have unmet needs during a moderate flu pandemic
and 555,000 during a severe pandemic ( i)ttn:ll www. nf, fca. org /ProiectDescCurrent.asnx?PID =si ).This level of
disease activity would likely disrupt all aspects of society and may severely affect the economy.
El Segundo has no hospitals or major medical facilities or resources. All patients are transported
to medical facilities outside of the city for care.
Previous Occurrence
In 2003, the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic took the lives
of nearly 800 people worldwide. There were 22 potential cases in Los Angeles
County, none of which were in El Segundo.
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From 1997 to 2005 statistics showed the prevalence of adult obesity increasing
from 14% to 21% and has continued to rise. In 2007, a Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health report stated obesity rates in children havetripled
since the late 1970's. This epidemic is ongoing and every city in the county is
affected.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) is a nationwide epidemic and a major cause of illness and
death in Los Angeles County for the past two decades.
Other illnesses such as influenza are episodic and occur annually but have not reached the
epidemic or pandemic level. In El Segundo, both medical (medications, vaccines) and non-
medical (school dismissal, isolation and /or quarantine) countermeasures will be implemented
as deemed appropriate to mitigate the impact of the emergency on the public's health and
safety. The City will, at the direction of the County Public Health Officer, implement all
procedures and protocols as recommended. To ensure consistent planning efforts, federal,
state, and county public health agencies use the World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic
phases to guide their planning efforts.
Probability
Likely — Previous occurrences indicate there have been three public health emergencies in the
past 20 years. This equates to a public health emergency every 6.7 years on average or a 15%
chance of occurrence in any given year.
3.2.9 FLOODING — LOCALIZED STORMS
Type
El Segundo has not had a major flood event since the area was first settled in the 19th century.
The main source of flooding for the city is from localized urban flooding caused by severe rain.
Surface water flow through the city is not concentrated within any natural occurring streams or
channels. Urbanization has led to the collection of natural surface waters in a complex storm
water drainage system. El Segundo is not in the pathways of any dams or waterways and is not
subject to dam failure or inundation.
The City has a complex Storm Water collection system consisting of catch basins, drainage
basins, pumping stations and force mains. There are four pump stations, three fore bays, plus
numerous catch basins connected to about 12 miles of storm drain mains owned by the City.
Additionally, there are 11 miles of storm drains, one large pump station on Center Street and a
pump station at Standard Street and El Segundo Boulevard, which is owned, operated and
maintained by the Los Angeles County Public Works Department.
There are three separate drainage systems: 1) the general area located west of Sepulveda
Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard; 2) the Chevron Refinery located south of El
Segundo Boulevard and west of Sepulveda; and 3) the general area located east of Sepulveda
Boulevard. Several isolated areas located west of Sepulveda Boulevard drain by discharging to
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the City's sanitary sewer system, which is carried to the City of Los Angeles Hyperion Treatment
Plant, for treatment and ultimate discharge to Santa Monica Bay (El Segundo Circulation
Element Update).
Many storm water and drainage projects have been completed within the city to mitigate local
flooding:
• In 1989 -1990 the Acacia /Cedar /Imperial Storm Drain project was constructed to divert
water into holding tank which drains into a large storm drain down Imperial Highway.
• In 2000 a new storm drain system was installed at the 600 block of Lomita.
• From 1998 -2002, the Arena Drain Project was constructed which included a gravity
storm drain system at Franklin Avenue and Standard Street and the reconstruction of
the existing storm drain pump station at the El Segundo Boulevard and Standard Street
intersection.
• In 2002 a large gravity storm drain system (Southport Drain System) was constructed at
Mariposa Avenue and Hillcrest Street to achieve full flow capture and diversion to the
County storm drain.
• In 2005 Pump 16 was remodeled to include two pumps.
• In 2012 a new storm drain was installed at Mariposa and Maryland
• In 2013 new storm drains were installed on Maple near Nash.
• Numerous other projects including the Douglas Street Gap Closure project; the Virginia
Street Drainage Improvement project; the Maple Sump project; and building a storm
station to take water from the underpass.
Location
The National Flood Insurance Program ranks the majority of El Segundo in Zone X: an area
outside the 500 year flood zone with a less than 0.2% chance of annual flooding. The city does
not flood per se, but there may be ponding of water at flat or low spots. The El Segundo Public
Works Department has identified locations that need to be checked for drainage during major
storms to ensure water is draining efficiently. These locations have grates that allow water into
the drainage system and if clogged with leaves or papers will cause water to pond and potential
flood the streets. These locations are listed below and shown on the map following the
locations:
• The alley east of 108 Sheldon Street
• 118 Whiting Street at the alley
• 130 Loma Vista Street @the east alley
• The alley east of 326 & 428 Loma Vista
• 431 & 438 Whiting Street
• 344 & 333 Virginia Street
• The alley east of 346 Virginia Street
• alley west of 411 Richmond Street
• 804 & 811 California Street
• 817 Hillcrest Street
• 515 Irene Court
• Storm plant 14 — Douglas gap
• Storm plant 16 — Stevenson Field
• Storm plant 17 — Imperial @ Center
• Storm plant 18 — Hughes Way
• City car wash at City Yard — discharges
• The alley west of 323 & 415 Eucalyptus on Illinois to storm drain
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A small portion of the city located along the coastline has been
determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to
be in a Special Flood Hazard Area Zone A which is subject to
inundation with a 1% chance of annual flooding. This flooding is
prevalent primarily in natural depressions within the sand dune
topography along the beach. Coastal flooding could also
potentially impact a small portion of the coastline located
generally between Grand Avenue and 45th Street.
Extent
Due to the mitigation efforts of the City to address flood issues,
= the potential for flooding is specifically related to ponding of
water resulting from clogged storm drains in the areas listed
above during periods of heavy rainfall.
Previous Occurrence
Historical flooding from winter storms caused proclamations of emergencies by El
Segundo in 1995 and 1998. In 1995, a series of storms over a few weeks hit the South
Bay area and caused $695,000 in response and rain related problems and damage.
Approximately 12 businesses in the Smoky Hollow area and six homes flooded due to
the excessive rain. The sewer system backed up due to so much water in the drainage
system causing additional problems. In 1998 there was an El Nino and significant rain
occurred causing $72,000 in damages.
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El Segundo records indicate disaster assistance funds were received for flooding emergencies in
1995 for severe storms resulting in $695,000 and in 1998 due to storms from an El Nino,
resulting in $72,000. After 1995, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District performed a
major upgrade of the storm drain system within the city, which resulted in significantly less
damages due to localized flooding in subsequent years. In 2004/2005 severe storms resulting in
damages valued at $45,000, although an emergency was not proclaimed.
Probability
Likely — Previous occurrences indicate there have been three flooding incidents with significant
costs from damage in the past 19 years. This equates to a flooding emergency every 6.3 years
on average or a 16% chance of occurrence in any given year.
3.2.10 TSUNAMI
Type
A tsunami is a series of ocean waves of
extremely long length generated by
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
massive undersea landslides, or any
other disturbance that displaces a large
water mass, causing a high speed
seismic sea wave or series of waves. As
the waves enter shallow coastal
waters, the wave speed decreases and
the wave height increases, with enough
momentum to flatten buildings and
trees and carry boats and ships inland.
Tsunamis can cause great loss of life and property CA GS Tsunami Inundation Map — Venice Quadrangle
damage. Following the arrival of the first wave,
subsequent waves may increase in height and arrive minutes to hours later.
A seiche is a standing wave with propagating waves traveling in opposite directions, which can
occur in large enclosed bodies of water (e.g. a lake) or a semi - enclosed body of water (e.g. a
harbor). The coastline of El Segundo faces open ocean and is unlikely to have a seiche in effect
along the coast.
By definition, a local- source tsunami is when the source of the tsunami occurs within 1000
kilometers (621 miles) of the area. Local or nearfield tsunamis have a very short travel time (10-
20 minutes). The most likely cause of a local- source tsunami striking the Los Angeles area is an
earthquake occurring off the Californian coast causing a landslide to occur on the coastal shelf.
By definition, a distant - source tsunami is when the source of the tsunami occurs more than
1000 km (621.4 miles) away from the area. The event most likely to cause a distant - source
tsunami to strike the Los Angeles area is an earthquake occurring in the Pacific Rim; particularly
Alaska, Hawaii, or Chile.
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The factors that determine the severity of a tsunami may include the source (local, distant or
landslide), the source location (epicenter or rupture surface), magnitude of the earthquake,
size - volume of slope failure, class of earthquake fault (strike -slip, dip -slip, reverse or thrust,
transform, or oblique), depth of water, tsunami amplitude, and sediment type, slope, and
potential seismic acceleration.
Location
The western border of the city is the only area vulnerable to a seismic or underwater landslide
induced tsunami
According to the State of California Geological Survey, the predicted run up
for a tsunami along the coast %J EI Segundo is 50 feet. This
would inundate the beach sand and Vista Del Mar, the only
street route running north -south along the coast. There are
City owned restrooms on the beach within the inundation
zone. The Chevron Marine Terminal Control Room and
Forebay is also present along the beach. It lies south of Grand
Avenue and the restrooms,
and north of NRG, Inc. The -�
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may have from one to 11 operators in the control room at µ
any given time. NRG, Inc. has an energy plant directly on the
coast. The plant has a sea wall between the plant and the
beach and ocean waves. Depending on the height and run up
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The primary emergency response for the beach area would be to ensure evacuation of any
people present there and notify Chevron and NRG, Inc. of the impending tsunami. With enough
warning, tankers at the Marine Loading System berths may be able to go further out to sea to
avoid the incoming tsunami.
Extent
Based on the FEMA projected sea water run -up modeling of tsunamis, it is estimated that less
than 2% of the city would be directly impacted. The Chevron Marine Terminal facility and NRG,
Inc. are directly in the path of an incoming tsunami, well within the designated inundation zone.
Regarding an off -shore landslide causing a near shore tsunami, Lee et al. (2000) conducted a
study to isolate regions of shallow seated submarine slope failures in Santa Monica Bay.
Through GIS technology, the study evaluated parameters related to submarine slope failure,
including sediment type, slope, and potential seismic acceleration for susceptibility to
seismically induced slope failures. They found that the south facing flank of the Santa Monica
Mountains and the walls of the Santa Monica and Redondo Canyons are particularly vulnerable
to submarine sliding. Although the study had limitations to shallow seated submarine landslides
that may not be tsunamigenic, the findings highlight the potential for larger underwater slides.
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Another study, conducted by researchers Costas E. Synloakis, University of Southern California
(USC) professor of civil and environmental engineering, Jose C. Borrero, assistant research
professor in the USC engineering school, and Mark Legg, a geophysicist working with the USC
researchers at the Viterbi School of Engineering described the tsunami hazard associated with
offshore faults, including one that lies under Santa Catalina Island. Restraining bends in the
fault trace, like the bend under Catalina Island, produce regions where earthquake stresses
cause the sea floor to pop up and generate a tsunami. "A magnitude 7.6 earthquake could
cause seafloor uplift of six feet or more," Borrero said. That, in turn, would disturb the sea
surface by the same amount, resulting in a tsunami.
Previous Occurrence
California has experienced tsunamis of both local and distant origin:
The December 21, 1812 Santa Barbara earthquake, appears to have generated a
moderate tsunami that affected over 60 km of the Santa Barbara coast causing
extensive damage to the Spanish missions of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and La Purisima at
Lompoc (Toppozada et al., 1981; Lander and Lockridge, 1989). Run up from this event is
believed to have been up to 4 meters (m) at El Refugio (40 km west of Santa Barbara),
and around 2 m in Santa Barbara and Ventura.
• The November 4, 1927 Point Arguello- Lompoc earthquake (MS 7.0) northwest of Point
Conception (Byerly, 1930, Satake and Somerville, 1992). A 2 m wave was reported in
Surf, while at Port San Luis a 2 m leading depression wave followed by a 2 m leading
elevation wave was reported. This event was recorded on tidal stations in California and
Hawaii. A 10 cm tsunami height was recorded on a tidal gage in Hilo, Hawaii ( Satake and
Somerville, 1992).
• On August 31, 1930, a moderate (Ms 5.2) earthquake centered off Santa Monica inside
Santa Monica Bay was widely felt across the Southern California region (Gutenberg et
al., 1932; Hauksson and Saldivar, 1986; Hauksson, 1990). Newspaper accounts after the
event describe a day of unusually large waves for the normally calm time of year (Lander
et al., 1993). One drowning was associated with the conditions and local lifeguards were
forced to make several rescues (Lander, et al., 1993). It is possible that the temblor
caused a submarine landslide that may have triggered a seiche within Santa Monica Bay
[Lander, et al., 19931.
• Crescent City in northern California received extensive damage from atsunami
generated by the 1964 Alaska earthquake (M 9.2). Recorded measurement of
the largest wave (crest to trough) following this event was approximately 6.5 feet
(2.0 m) at Santa Monica Bay (McCulloch 1985).
• The most damaging tsunami in southern California occurred after the 1960 Chilean
earthquake (M 9.4), when wave heights up to approximately 8.9 feet were
recorded in Santa Monica Bay and more than $1 million in damages were incurred
(McCulloch 1985).
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The table below shows data for previous tsunamis recorded in central and southern California
from 1812 to 2000 (from http:// www. Figdc. noaa .ggV[naa / "servlet /"ShowDatasets ):
Table 3 -11: Tsunamis Impacting California
Date
Generation Area
Impact Area
Distant - source Tsunamis
08/13/1868
Arica, Peru
San Diego
5/10/1877
Chile
San Pedro
6/15/1896
Sanriku, Japan
Santa Cruz
1/31/1906
Ecuador
San Diego
1/31/1906
Unimak Island, Alaska
Noyo Harbor, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz,
Port Hueneme, Catalina Island
11/4/1954
Kamchatka, USSR
Crescent City
San Diego
Crescent City, Noyo Harbor, Pismo Beach,
Morro Bay, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles,
and San Diego
3/9/1957
Unimak Island, Alaska
5/22/1960
Chile
3/28/1964
Prince William Sound,
Alaska
Crescent City, San Francisco
3/28/1964
Kanapala, Hawaii
Catalina Island
Source: Lander et al., 1993
Local- source Tsunamis
Date
Impacted Area
12/21/1812
Santa Barbara
5/31/1854
Santa Barbara
10/21/1854
San Francisco
7/10/1855
San Juan Capistrano
2/15/1856
San Francisco
5/27/1862
San Diego
10/8/1865
Santa Cruz
10/21/1868
San Francisco
11/22/1873
Northwest, CA
2/2/1901
Monterey
4/18/1906
San Francisco
11/4/1927
Point Arguello
8/30/19030
Santa Monica
10/19/1989
Monterey
4/25/1992
Cape Mendocino
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Probability
Unlikely - There has been one tsunami that affected the Los Angeles county coastline in 202
years. This equates to a tsunami occurring every 202 years on average or a .5% chance of
occurrence in any given year.
3.2.11 DROUGHT
Type
Drought is a lack of adequate water, whether atmospheric, surface or ground water. Drought
occurs over a prolonged period of time —typically more than one year, or lasting several years.
Drought impacts most the populations that rely on or are affected by a lack of water or annual
rainfall. A drought negatively impacts forests and wildland fires, the economy of the agricultural
industry, growth of feed and sufficient grazing for livestock, and rural residents that use wells or
small water systems for their water source. The California Department of Water Resources
(DWR) tracks water supply conditions across the state. Indicators include the annual snowpack,
precipitation, runoff, and reservoir storage. There are ten major hydrologic regions in the state.
By tracking the indicators in the hydrologic regions, the DWR can continually monitor drought
conditions and forecast potential drought or dry years in the 58 counties across the state.
In El Segundo, drought impacts are more related to social, economic, and environmental uses.
El Segundo is entirely urban; water usage is typically related to municipal, tourism, commerce,
and recreation, all of which require a constant steady supply of water.
Location
When a drought is in effect, the entire city is affected by the drought.
Extent
Currently, the State of California is in a severe drought. On January 17, Gov. Edmund G. Brown
Jr. declared a drought state of emergency. Dry conditions have occurred for the past three
years culminating in an historic drought in the state. Reservoirs, groundwater basins and
ecosystems are at half- capacity or less, and are stressed. The wildfire risk is extremely high.
2014 is the state's third driest in 119 years of record, based on statewide precipitation. In late
July, the U.S. Drought Monitor classified 58 percent of California in "exceptional" drought, the
most severe on the U.S. Drought Monitor's five -point scale, and that percentage remained
unchanged through September. More than 80 percent was in "extreme" drought (California
Department of Water Resources). On July 15, 2014, the California State Water Resources
Control Board approved an emergency regulation to ensure agencies and state residents
increase water conservation allowing local agencies to ask courts to fine water users up to $500
per day for failure to implement conservation requirements. As of November, 2014, at least
252 local water agencies have implemented some form of mandatory restrictions or
conservation actions in response to the drought.
The city's only source of potable water is imported from the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California (MWD) supplied through the West Basin Municipal Water District
(WBMWD). Water is imported into Southern California through two major water supply
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systems:
The Colorado River Aqueduct, constructed and operated by MWD, transportswater
from the Colorado River to MWD's service area
• The State Water Project, owned and operations by the State Department of Water
Resources, transports water from the Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta through the
California Aqueduct
MWD is the purveyor of imported water for most of Southern California, encompassing Los
Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. This accounts for more than 60 percent of MWD's
Central Pool service area. MWD's service area covers approximately 5,200 square miles with a
resident population of/over 16.5 million people. tub
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MWD Service Area, 2014
Although MWD water supply conditions are below normal, and storage reserves are at their
lowest since 2008, the MWD has a Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan (1999) that
lays out a ten - year -plan to attain the region's 100 percent reliability goal. There is the possibility
of MWD having insufficient water for their customers. The plan addresses both surplus and
shortage contingencies:
• Surplus: Supplies are sufficient to allow Metropolitan to meet Full Service demands,
make deliveries to all interruptible programs (replenishment, long -term seasonal
storage, and agricultural deliveries), and deliver water to regional and local facilitiesfor
storage.
• Shortage: Supplies are sufficient to allow Metropolitan to meet Full Service demands
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and make partial or full deliveries to interruptible programs, sometimes using stored
water and voluntary water transfers.
• Severe Shortage: Supplies are insufficient and Metropolitan is required to make
withdrawals from storage, call on its water transfers, and possibly call for extraordinary
drought conservation and reduce deliveries under the Interim Agricultural Water
Program.
• Extreme Shortage: Supplies are insufficient and Metropolitan is required toallocate
available imported supplies.
In El Segundo, the average annual potable water purchases are 8,800 acre feet per year. The
City sells approximately 8,300 acre feet per year of various qualities of recycled water to
Chevron and other customers through the WBMWD recycled water system. Recycled water
makes up approximately 48.5% of the total water demand from businesses within the city.
The City has 9.5 million gallons (mg) of capacity in two ground level steel reinforced concrete
reservoirs (3 mg circular tank, and 6.3 mg rectangular tank) and one elevated tower tank
reservoir (200,000 g). The reservoirs store water to be used for operations, emergency storage,
and firefighting:
• Operational storage serves to equalize variations in sources of supply and demand over
daily or weekly periods of time and to fight fires. This component is approximately 35
percent of the average day demand.
• Emergency storage is used in the event of an
State and Federal
interruption in the primary water supply Declared Drought Disasters
source. MWD estimates that most outages in 1950 - December 2012
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service can be mitigated within seven days. Number of Disasters
For El Segundo, this is approximately 55 mg ' 5
for the existing system and 60.5 mg for the 1 2
ultimate system. This amount of storage is ' e
not feasible for a closed system, such as El
Segundo's due to the water quality issues ?'
that would result from maintaining such large r
quantities in storage.
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Fire suppression storage is the volume
required to supply the planning area with
required fire flows, ranging from 2,000 to r
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Local governments and water suppliers are
responsible for managing their water system to
ensure an adequate and safe water supply. Drought response at the local level is commonly
voluntary or mandatory conservation imposed under local ordinances. The governing body of a
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city or county may proclaim a local emergency when the conditions of disaster or extreme peril
exist. The proclamation enables the city or county to use emergency funds, resources, powers,
and to promulgate emergency orders and regulations.
Previous Occurrence
In the past, the County of Los Angeles, including the El Segundo, has experienced four droughts:
from 1976 -1977, from 1987 to 1992, in 2001, and from 2011 to 2014. In a period of 97 years,
1917 through 2014, Los Angeles County has had one drought declared disaster (source: Cal
OES). Los Angeles or El Segundo have yet to proclaim a local emergency due to the ongoing
drought.
Probability
Occasional - There has been four droughts that affected Los Angeles County and the cities
within its borders in the past 97 years. This equates to a drought occurring every 24 years on
average or a 4.1% chance of occurrence in any given year.
3.2.12 CLIMATE CHANGE — AIR POLLUTION
Type
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes climate change as "any significant
change in the measures of climate lasting for an extended period of time. In other words,
climate change includes major changes in temperature, precipitation, or wind patterns, among
other effects, that occur over several decades or longer." Many people confuse climate change
with global warming. Global warming refers to the recent and ongoing rise in global average
temperatures near Earth's surface, however, global warming represents only one aspect of
climate change. The Earth's average temperature has risen by 1.4 °F over the past century, and
is projected to rise another 2 to 11.5 °F over the next hundred years. Rising global temperatures
have been accompanied by changes in weather and climate. Many places have seen changes in
rainfall, resulting in more floods, droughts, or intense rain, as well as more frequent and severe
heat waves. The planet's oceans and glaciers have also experienced changes - oceans are
warming and becoming more acidic, ice caps are melting, and sea levels are rising.
Location
Climate change is occurring around the entire world, but the effects of climate change are
enhanced in coastal cities, like El Segundo. As greenhouse gases trap more energy from the sun,
the oceans are absorbing more heat, resulting in an increase in sea surface temperatures and
rising sea level. Changes in ocean temperatures and currents brought about by climate change
will lead to alterations in climate patterns around the world. For example, warmer waters may
promote the development of stronger storms in the tropics, which can cause property damage
and loss of life. The impacts associated with sea level rise and stronger storms are especially
relevant to coastal communities. Climate change will affect the city equally by geography, aside
from the aspect of sea level rise, which will affect the businesses directly on the coast. Sea level
rise can cause inundation or long -term waterline change, extreme high tides, coastal erosion,
and salt water intrusion.
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Extent
The EPA works with other organizations to observe, collect and communicate data about
climate change. The indicators that are tracked correlate to long -term trends related to the
causes and effects of climate change, although some indicators show trends that can be more
directly linked to human - induced climate change than others.
Table 3 -12: Climate Change Indicators
Climate Change Indicators
Greenhouse
Weather and
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snow and Ice
Health and
Ecosyste ms
Gases
Climate
Society
U.S.
U.S. and Global
Heating and
Greenhouse
Ocean Heat
Arctic Sea Ice
Cooling
Wildfires
Gas Emissions
Temperature
Degree Days
Sea Surface
Heat - Related
Global
High and Low
Greenhouse
Temperatures
Temperature
Glaciers
Deaths
Streamflow
Gas Emissions
Atmospheric
Great Lakes
Concentrations
U.S. and Global
Sea Level
Lake Ice
Lyme Disease
Water Levels
of Greenhouse
Precipitation
and
Gases
Temperatures
Length of
Climate Forcing
Heavy
Ocean Acidity
Snowfall
Growing
Bird Wintering
Precipitation
Ranges
Season
Ragweed
Leaf and
Drought
Ocean Heat
Snow Cover
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Pollen Season
Bloom Dates
Tropical Cyclone
Snowpack
Activity
The effects of these indicators include:
• Greenhouse Gases: human activities have increased the emissions of greenhouse gases.
As a result of the increase in emissions, average concentrations of heat - trapping gases in
the atmosphere are also increasing.
• Weather and Climate: average U.S. and global temperatures are increasing, while
attributes of weather and climate, such as precipitation, drought, and tropical cyclone
activity, are changing.
+ Oceans: the oceans are getting warmer. Sea levels are rising around the world, andthe
oceans are becoming more acidic.
Snow and Ice: glaciers in the United States and around the world are generally
shrinking, while snowfall and snow cover in the United States have decreased overall.
The extent of Arctic sea ice is declining.
• Health and Society: warmer temperatures and later fall frosts allow ragweed plants to
produce pollen later into the year, potentially prolonging allergy season. The length of
Ragweed pollen season has increased at 10 out of 11 locations studied in thecentral
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United States and Canada since 1995. The change becomes more pronounced from
south to north.
• Ecosystems: many areas are experiencing earlier spring events, such as peak stream
runoff and flower blooms. Bird migration patterns are changing, and wildfire size has
increased.
The California Adaptation Planning Guide (APG): Planning for Adaptive Communities identifies
climate change impacts statewide as:
• Increases in the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events and heat
waves in California, which are likely to increase heat — related illness and the risk of
mortality and morbidity for the elderly, individuals with chronic conditions such as heart
and lung disease, diabetes, and mental illnesses, infants, the socially or economically
disadvantaged, and those who work outdoors.
• A decrease in water supplies to California users due to higher temperatures meltingthe
Sierra snowpack earlier and driving the snowline higher, resulting in less snowpack.
• Intense rainfall events, periodically ones with larger than historical runoff, with more
frequent and extensive flooding.
• More frequent and persistent droughts in the 21st century.
• Increased snowmelt producing higher winter runoff from the landward side.
• Accelerated sea -level rise producing higher storm surges during coastal storms.
The APG: Understanding Regional Characteristics identifies regional impacts for the South Coast
region (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties) to include sea level rise, reduced
water supply, and public health issues — both heat and air pollution. Cal -Adapt (www.Cal-
Adagt.o(g) projects the following climate projections for the South Coast region, which includes
EI Segundo:
Effect Ranges;
• Temperature 1990 to 2100: winter temperature increase: 1 °F to 2.5 °F by 2050 and 5 °F to 6 °F
and summer temperature increase: 3 °F to 4 °F by 2050 and 5 °F to 10 °F
• Precipitation: low -lying coastal areas will lose up to 2 inches by 2050 and 3 to 5 inches by
2090
• Sea Level Rise: by 2100, sea levels may rise 55 inches resulting in 45 percent more land in Los
Angeles County to be more vulnerable to 100 - yearfloods.
• Heat Wave: along the coast, a heat wave is five days over temperature in the 80s. All areas
can expect 3 to 5 more heat waves by 2050 and 12 to 14 by 2100.
The State Water Project and the Colorado River are the primary sources of water used by the
South Coast region. In both cases, these water supplies originate in mountain snowpack, which
will be reduced by climate change, resulting in reduced water supply (APG: Understanding
Regional Characteristics). Further threatening the regional water supply is the vulnerability of
the levees protecting the California Delta, which feeds the State Water Project (DWR, 2011).
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According to the Los Angeles Department of Public Health: Climate and Health Series Report,
changes to the climate also present significant health risks, including respiratory disease, heat -
related illness and death, poorer water quality, and vector -borne disease.
• Los Angeles County suffers from some of the worst air pollution in the country, which is
worsened by climate change. Hotter temperatures speed up the chemical reactions that
create ground -level ozone, the main component of smog. Ground -level ozone is linked
to asthma, bronchitis, heart attack, and premature death.
• Increasing temperatures also lead to heat - related illnesses and death. The human body
operates best within a narrow range of core body temperature, around 98.6 °F. As core
body temperature rises, the body cools itself by sweating and increasing blood
circulation close to the skin's surface. When this cooling system is unable to keep up
with a prolonged heat wave or a drastic change in temperature, the individual is at
greater risk of heat - related illness.
• Water quality is affected by heat - caused evaporation of bodies of water and reduced
snowfall, which may lead to more demand for water. When water resources dwindle,
the county is affected not only by the lack of water, but also by the quality of water.
Pollutants already existing in the water supply become more concentrated in smaller
bodies of water, increasing the risk of water -borne illnesses like diarrheal diseases.
• Hotter temperatures can cause vector -borne diseases. Vectors are living things, such as
insects or rodents that transmit disease to humans. Vectors like mosquitoes are an
increasing concern in the Los Angeles region. Mosquitos can carry diseases like Dengue
fever and West Nile virus (WNV). In 2013, mosquitoes that carried WNV contributed to
9 deaths and 165 infections in the county.
Previous Occurrence
Climate change was first observed and documented in the late 1800s. It has been an
increasingly constant hazard since that time, with more significant effects during the past three
decades more than any other time in history.
Probability
Since climate change has been constantly occurring since the late 19th century, the probability
of occurrence cannot be calculated using the described standard as with the previous hazards.
Climate change will continue to occur and gradually increase in severity through the year 2100
and into the next century.
3.3 RISK ASSESSMENT
A risk assessment involves evaluating vulnerable assets, describing potential impacts, and
estimating losses for each hazard. The intention of a risk assessment is to help the community
understand the greatest risks facing the city. The risk assessment defines and quantifies
vulnerable populations, buildings, critical facilities, and other assets at risk from hazards, and is
based on the best available data and the significance of the hazard. The risk assessment further
examines the impact of the identified hazards on the city, determines which areas of the city
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are most vulnerable to each hazard, and estimates potential losses to City facilities for each
hazard.
3.3.1 HAZARD RISK RATING
For the 2015 HMP, the risk for each hazard was rated using the Calculated Priority Risk Index
(CPRI). The CPRI examines four criteria for each hazard (probability, magnitude /severity,
warning time, and duration (Table 3 -13). For each hazard, an index value is assigned for each
CPRI category from 0 to 4 with "0" being the least hazardous and "4" being the most hazardous
situation. This value is then assigned a weighting factor and the result is a hazard ranking score
(Table 3 -14). Table 3 -15 is an overall summary of the hazard evaluations for the city.
Table 3 -13: Calculated Priority Risk Index
CPRI
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Index
Assigned
Category
Description
Value
Weight
Unlikely
Extremely rare with no documented history of occurrences
1
or events. Annual probability of less than 0.001.
Rare occurrences with at least one documented or anecdotal
Possible
historic event. Annual probability of between 0.01 and
2
0.001.
Probability
45%
Occasional occurrence with at least two or more
Likely
documented historic events. Annual probability of between
3
0.1 and 0.01.
Highly Likely
4
Frequent events with a well- documented history of
occurrence. Annual probability of greater than 0.1.
Magnitude
Negligible property damages (less than 5% of critical and
- Severity
non - critical facilities and infrastructure).
Negligible
Injuries or illnesses are treatable with first aid and there are
1
no deaths.
Negligible quality of life lost.
Shut down of critical facilities for less than 24 hours.
Slight property damages (greater than 5% and less than 25%
of critical and non - critical facilities and infrastructure).
Injuries and illnesses do not result in permanent disability
Limited
and there are no deaths.
2
Moderate quality of life lost.
Shut down of critical facilities for more than 1 day and less
30%
than 1 week.
Moderate property damages (greater than 25% and less than
50% of critical and non - critical facilities and infrastructures).
Critical
Injuries or illnesses result in permanent disability and at least
3
one death.
Shut down of critical facilities for more than 1 week and less
than 1 month.
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Severe property damages (greater than 50% of critical and
non - critical facilities and infrastructure).
Catastrophic
Injuries or illnesses result in permanent disability and
4
multiple deaths.
Shut down of critical facilities for more than 1 month.
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< than 6 hours
Population receives less than 6 hours of warning.
4
Rank Score
Warning
6 to 12 hours
Population receives between 6 -12 hours of warning.
3
Time
12 to 24 hours
Population receives between 12 -24 hours of warning.
2
15%
> than 24 hours
Population receives greater than 24 hours of warning.
1
< than 6 hours
Disaster event will last less than 6 hours.
1
6 to 24 hrs.
Disaster event will last between 6 -24 hours.
2
Duration
24 hrs. to 1 week
Disaster event will last between 24 hours and 1 week.
3
10%
< than 1 week
Disaster event will last more than 1 week.
4
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Table 3 -14: Calculated Priority Risk Index Summary
CPRI Hazard Risk Scoring
Risk Level
Severe High
Moderate
Low
Rank Score
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2 -2.9
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4
0.6
4
0.4
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3
1.35
2
0.6
4
0.6
3
0.3
2.85
Transportation Incidents -Air, Rail
3
1.35
1
0.3
4
0.6
2
0.2
2.45
Pipeline - Oil Spills
3
0.90
2
0.6
4
0.6
3
0.3
2.4
Terrorism - Nuclear
1
0.45
3
0.9
4
0.6
3
0.3
2.25
Severe Weather - Wind, Tornados, Heat
2
0.90
2
0.6
3
0.45
2
0.2
2.15
Flooding - Localized Storms
3
1.35
1
0.3
2
0.3
2
0.2
2.15
Urban Fires
2
0.90
1
0.3
4
0.6
2
0.2
2.0
Drought
2
0.90
1
0.3
1
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4
0.4
1.75
Public Health - Epidemic, Pandemic
2
0.90
1
0.6
1
0.15
2
0.2
1.85
Tsunami
1
0.45
2
0.6
4
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2
0.2
1.85
Climate Change - Air Pollution
2
0.90
1
0.3
1
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4
0.4
1.75
CPRI Hazard Risk Scoring
Risk Level
Severe High
Moderate
Low
Rank Score
4 3 -3.9
2 -2.9
1 -1.9
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3.3.2 POPULATION AT RISK
Residential population data for El Segundo was obtained from the State of California
Department of Finance E -1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State — January 1,
2013 and 2014. The population is estimated to be 16,897.
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Critical
> 6 hrs.
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Likely
Limited
> 6 hrs.
2.85 - Moderate
week
Transportation Incidents
Likely
Negligible
> 6 hrs.
6 -24 hrs.
2.45 - Moderate
24 hrs. —1
Pipeline — Oil Spills
Likely
Limited
> 6 hrs.
2.4 - Moderate
week
24 hrs. —1
Terrorism — Nuclear
Unlikely
Critical
> 6 hrs.
2.25 - Moderate
week
Severe Weather
Possible
Limited
6 -12 hrs.
6 -24 hrs.
2.15 - Moderate
Flooding — Storms
Likely
Negligible
12 -24 hrs.
6 -24 hrs.
2.15- Moderate
Urban Fires
Possible
Negligible
> 6 hrs.
6 -24 hrs.
2.0 - Moderate
Drought
Possible
Negligible
< 24 hrs.
> 1 week
1.75 - Low
Public Health
Possible
Negligible
< 24 hrs.
6 -24 hrs.
1.85 - Low
Tsunami
Unlikely
Limited
> 6 hrs.
6 -24 hrs.
1.85 - Low
Climate Change
Possible
Negligible
< 24 hrs.
> 1 week
1.75 - Low
3.3.2 POPULATION AT RISK
Residential population data for El Segundo was obtained from the State of California
Department of Finance E -1 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State — January 1,
2013 and 2014. The population is estimated to be 16,897.
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The number of daily commuters that enter El Segundo each day for work is widely estimated
between 47,000 (Gallup Daily estimate of U.S. employment) and 80,000 (System Evaluation and
Capacity Assurance Plan and Rehabilitation and Replacement Program). The estimate of 53,170
employees shown in the map below was calculated using the number of employees listed on
the business licenses through the City.
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3.3.4 IDENTIFICATION OF CRITICAL FACILITIES AND ASSETS
The location and operations of high -risk facilities such as critical infrastructures and key assets
in or near El Segundo are a significant concern with respect to a disaster. The planning team
reviewed the critical facilities represented in the 2009 HMP and found that many facilities now
considered critically important were not listed. The 2015 HMP added critical infrastructure,
private businesses, schools and churches to the list. The planning team used FEMA's "Public
Assistance Guide" (FEMA 322) that defines critical facilities as shelters, hospitals EOCs, data
centers, utility plants or high hazardous materials facilities, and the example from the FEMA
Hazard Mitigation Handbook that described three categories of facilities for analysis to revise
the list: critical facilities such as City operations and public safety; high potential loss facilities
such as businesses, churches, schools, and facilities with hazardous materials; and critical
infrastructure such as streets and bridges, airports, and oil refineries. Table 3 -16 lists the
revised critical facilities for the 2015 HMP.
Table 3 -16: El Segundo Critical Facilities
Facility Name
Category
Site Purpose
El Segundo City Hall
Critical Facility
Critical Facility
Continuity of Operations
Public Safety
El Segundo Fire Station # 1
El Segundo Fire Station # 2 /Alt. EOC
Critical Facility
Public Safety
El Segundo Police Department /EOC
Critical Facility
Public Safety
El Segundo Maintenance Facility
Critical Facility
Continuity of Operations
El Segundo Water Plant / Tower
Critical Facility
Water Resource
Library
Critical Facility
Continuity of Operations
Plunge - Urho Saari Swim Stadium
Critical Facility
Historical Site
Teen Center
Critical Facility
Evacuation Center
Joslyn Center
Critical Facility
Shelter Site
Gordon Clubhouse
Critical Facility
Shelter Site
Golf Course Clubhouse
Critical Facility
Evacuation Center
Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields
Critical Facility
Shelter Site
Reservoir 1
Critical Infrastructure
Water Resource
Reservoir 2
Critical Infrastructure
Water Resource
Pump House A
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 1
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 2
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 4
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 5
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 6
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 7
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 8
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 9
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pump Station 13
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Storm Drain Plant 14
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Storm Drain Plant 16
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Storm Drain Plant 17
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Storm Drain Plant 18
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Pressure Reduction Station
Critical Infrastructure
Public Works Services
Non -City Owned Critical Infrastructure and High Potential Loss Facilities
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Critical Infrastructure
Data Center
T5 Data Center
Critical Infrastructure
Data Center
NRG Energy, Inc.
Critical Infrastructure
Energy /Power Plant
Scattergood Generating Station
Critical Infrastructure
Power Plant
West Basin Water Reclamation Plant
Critical Infrastructure
Water Resource Utility
West Basin Pressure Reduction Station #3
Critical Infrastructure
Water Resource Utility
West Basin Pressure Reduction Station #28
Critical Infrastructure
Water Resource Utility
Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant
Critical Infrastructure
Water Resource Utility
Church of Jesus Christ Of LDS
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Church of Religious Science
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
El Segundo Christian Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
First Baptist Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Foursquare Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Hilltop Community Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Shelter Site
El Segundo Jehovah's Witnesses
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Oceanside Christian Fellowship
High Potential Loss Facility
Shelter Site
Pacific Baptist Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
St. Anthony Catholic Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
El Segundo St. John's Lutheran Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
El Segundo St. Michael's Episcopal Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
United Methodist Church
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Arena High School
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Center Street Elementary School
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
El Segundo High School
High Potential Loss Facility
Shelter Site
El Segundo Middle School
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Richmond Street Elementary School
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
St Anthony School
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Vistamar School
High Potential Loss Facility
Evacuation Center
Boeing Satellite Systems (19 facilities)
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population /Target Site
Chevron Products Co.
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
International Rectifier
High Potential Loss Facilit..
High Population / Target Site
Northrop Grumman Corp (5 facilities)
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
Pacific Corporate Towers (3 facilities)
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
Raytheon Company (18 facilities)
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
The Aerospace Corporation (10 facilities)
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
Toyota Sports Center
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
The DirecTV Group, Inc. (7 facilities)
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population/ Target Site
Mattel Corporation (5 facilities)
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
Tri -Star Technologies
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population /Target Site
US Post Office
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population /Target Site
Virginia Street Pipeline
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population /Target Site
Railroad Bridge
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
Los Angeles International Airport
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
Los Angeles Air Force Base
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
Military Entrance Processing Station
High Potential Loss Facility
High Population / Target Site
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The land use information is based on the City's latest General Plan land use map. Sepulveda
Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard divide the city into four major quadrants. The northwest
quadrant consists of the residential community and adjoining downtown business district. The
Chevron Refinery is located in the southwest quadrant.
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The northeast and southeast quadrants are primarily industrial and commercial areas.
Of the city's 3,494 total acres, approximately 16.0 percent is residential; 9.4 percent is
commercial /office; 13.2 percent is mixed use (includes specific plan areas); 39.5 percent is
industrial; 5.0 percent is open space and parks; and 3.8 percent is public and government
facilities; the remaining 12.9 percent are right -of -ways. As shown in the map above, there is
very little land available for future development. Table 3 -17 shows the existing land use in the
City.
Table 3 -17: El 5eeundo Existine Land Use
Land Use Category
Allowed Uses
Acres
/o Total
Single - Family Residential
Single family homes
385.80
11.0
Two - Family Residential
Two residences per lot
45.06
1.3
Multi - Family Residential
Multiple dwelling units
121.45
3.5
Neighborhood Commercial
Neighborhood- serving retail, office, and
residential
8.20
0.2
Downtown Commercial
Community- serving retail, office, and
residential
3.90
0.1
General Commercial
All retail, including hotel and medical
facilities
33.47
1.0
Commercial Center
Commercial
80.06
2.3
Corporate Office
Office and food - serving
202.9.9
5.8
Smoky Hollow
Light industrial and manufacturing,
R &D, warehousing, office, residential
93.10
2.7
Urban Mixed -Use North
Office, R &D, retail, and hotel
220.01
6.3
Urban Mixed -Use South
Office, R &D, retail, and hotel
68.18
2.0
Parking
Parking
9.45
0.3
Light Industrial
Light manufacturing, warehousing,
R &D, office
374.92
10.7
Heavy Industrial
Heavy manufacturing (factories, refinery, etc.)
1,004.23
28.7
Public Facility
Publicly owned facilities (schools, library,
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3.3.6 CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
In El Segundo,the Urho Saari Swim Stadium, is a local historic and cultural landmark built in
1940. Natural resources include threatened and endangered species, and sensitive habitats.
The local El Segundo Blue Butterfly is on the federal list of endangered species. The El Segundo
Blue Butterfly lives on the dune system which lies north of the city, west of Los Angeles Airport,
and on the property occupied by Chevron. In order to ensure the future of the El Segundo Blue,
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as officials from the LAX and Chevron Oil have
undertaken important dune management programs which focus on removing exotic plants and
reestablishing the sites' native vegetation. In addition, several sites are currently being
examined for their potential as reintroduction sites for the species.
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3.3.7 RISK ASSESSMENT AND POTENTIAL LOSS
A risk assessment determines the vulnerability of assets within the city by evaluating the
hazards in the city with an inventory of the existing property and population exposed to a
hazard. A quantitative vulnerability assessment is limited to the exposure of people, buildings,
and infrastructures to the identified hazards. The risk assessment includes only those hazards
that have the ability to cause damage to buildings and infrastructures, therefore, hazardous
materials, drought, public health and climate change are not included in this assessment.
Flooding and tsunami are also not included due to the lack of City facilities in the designated
hazard areas — along the coastline of the city. More detailed assessments of risk that would
include deaths and injuries, and economic losses, are beyond the scope of this plan. Table 3 -18
provides an analysis of El Segundo's critical facilities, impacting hazards, and total exposure.
Replacement and content values were derived from the City's insurance coverage values.
Impacting hazards were estimated according to the structure or utility type, geographic
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utilities, etc.)
85.20
2.4
Federal Government
U.S. Government facility
48.23
1.4
Open Space (utility easement, flood control
Open Space
sumps, etc.)
120.81
3.5
Parks
Parks for recreational use
53.26
1.5
124th Street Specific Plan
Warehousing and mini - storage
1.36
0.04
Hotel, offices, public facilities,
199 N Continental Blvd Specific Plan
recreational facilities, R &D, restaurants
1.75
0.1
Light industrial, manufacturing, offices, public
222 Kansas St Specific Plan
facilities, R &D, warehouses, public facilities
4.83
0.1
Senior housing /multi - family residential or
540 E Imperial Ave Specific Plan
single family /multi - family residential
5.70
0.2
Aviation Specific Plan
Warehousing and storage
6.05
0.2
Downtown Specific Plan
Retail, service, and office
25.28
0.7
Office, commercial, retail, and
Corporate Campus Specific Plan
recreational
40.64
1.2
Right -of -Ways
450.47
12.9
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3.3.6 CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
In El Segundo,the Urho Saari Swim Stadium, is a local historic and cultural landmark built in
1940. Natural resources include threatened and endangered species, and sensitive habitats.
The local El Segundo Blue Butterfly is on the federal list of endangered species. The El Segundo
Blue Butterfly lives on the dune system which lies north of the city, west of Los Angeles Airport,
and on the property occupied by Chevron. In order to ensure the future of the El Segundo Blue,
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as officials from the LAX and Chevron Oil have
undertaken important dune management programs which focus on removing exotic plants and
reestablishing the sites' native vegetation. In addition, several sites are currently being
examined for their potential as reintroduction sites for the species.
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3.3.7 RISK ASSESSMENT AND POTENTIAL LOSS
A risk assessment determines the vulnerability of assets within the city by evaluating the
hazards in the city with an inventory of the existing property and population exposed to a
hazard. A quantitative vulnerability assessment is limited to the exposure of people, buildings,
and infrastructures to the identified hazards. The risk assessment includes only those hazards
that have the ability to cause damage to buildings and infrastructures, therefore, hazardous
materials, drought, public health and climate change are not included in this assessment.
Flooding and tsunami are also not included due to the lack of City facilities in the designated
hazard areas — along the coastline of the city. More detailed assessments of risk that would
include deaths and injuries, and economic losses, are beyond the scope of this plan. Table 3 -18
provides an analysis of El Segundo's critical facilities, impacting hazards, and total exposure.
Replacement and content values were derived from the City's insurance coverage values.
Impacting hazards were estimated according to the structure or utility type, geographic
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Impacting
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El Segundo City Hall
X
X
X
X
X
X
$7,620,615
$905,091
$8,525,706
Fire Station # 1
X
X
X
X
X
X
$4,783,931
$268,748
$5,052,679
Fire Station # 2 /EOC
X
X
X
X
X
X
$7,652,220
$347,010
$7,999,230
Police Department/
Comm. Addition /EOC
X
X
X
X
X
X
$8,234,316
$5,195,272
$13,429,588
EDP Computer Equip.
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A
$661,975
$661,995
Maintenance Facility/
Shop /Vehicle Storage
X
X
X
X
X
$6,294,639
$1,153,091
$7,447,730
Water Plant /Tower
X
X
X
X
X
$2,644,306
$382,279
$3,026,585
Library
X
X
X
X
X
X
$8,763,802
$3,159,396
$11,923,198
StadiParkette - Urho Saari Swim
X
X
X
$4,301,872
$115,162
$4,417,034
Teen Center
X
X
X
X
X
$1,165,315
$79,898
$1,245,214
Joslyn Center
X
X
X
X
X
$1,476,581
$102,215
$1,578,796
Gordon Clubhouse
X
X
X
X
X
$2,472,207
$169,481
$2,641,688
Golf Course Clubhouse
X
X
X
X
X
$1,545,746
$242,115
$1,787,861
Reservoir 1
X
X
X
X
$3,543,129
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$3,543,129
Reservoir 2
X
X
X
X
$5,714,749
6.3 M GL
$5,714,749
Pump House A
X
X
X
X
X
$531,054
$385,490
$916,544
Pump Station 1
X
X
$168,733
$560,340
$729,073
Pump Station 2
X
X
$105,108
$560,340
$665,448
Pump Station 4
X
X
X
$76,311
$560,340
$636,651
Pump Station 5
X
X
$121,501
$560,340
$681,841
Pump Station 6
X
X
$84,508
$560,340
$644,848
Pump Station 7
X
X
X
$92,925
$560,340
$653,265
Pump Station 8
X
X
X
$58,590
$560,340
$618,930
Pump Station 9
X
X
$71,982
$560,340
$632,332
Pump Station 13
X
X
X
$31,677
$560,340
$592,017
Sewer Plant
X
X
$56,708
$559,287
$615,995
Storm Drain Plant 14
X
$1,538,225
$789,507
$2,327,732
Storm Drain Plant 16
X
$1,538,225
$789,507
$2,327,732
Storm Drain Plant 17
X
$1,538,225
$789,507
$2,327,732
Storm Drain Plant 18
X
$1,538,255
$789,507
$2,327,732
Pressure Reduction Station
X
$156,135
$210,535
$366,670
Totals:
$73,921,560
$22,138,133
I $96,059,693
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3.3.8 ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL LOSSES
FEIVIA requires that an estimation of loss be conducted for the identified hazards to include the
number of potential structures impacted by the hazards and the total potential costs. The
analysis of potential losses calculated in Table 3 -19 used the data currently available to produce
the estimations of loss. These estimates may be used to understand relative risk from hazards
and potential losses. There are uncertainties in any loss estimation method, resulting from lack
of scientific study and the exact result of hazard effects on the built environment, and from the
use of approximations that are necessary for a comprehensive analysis.
In addition, this assessment does not include analysis of non -City owned facilities, even though
they are deemed critical. The City does not have replacement or content values or insured
values for critical infrastructure, private businesses, schools and churches. A mitigation action
was developed to acquire that information so a complete analysis of critical facilities could be
completed to show total potential loss in the city.
A quantitative assessment has been prepared for the critical facilities affected by each hazard
assessed, and multiplied by a value of percent damage. The percent damage was determined
by the geographic area at stake, previous history of damage from the type of hazard, and
potential for severity from the hazard profiles.
Table 3 -19: Summary of Potential Loss
In addition, HAZUS analyses for two scenarios — a 6.7 earthquake on the Newport - Inglewood
Fault and a 6.9 earthquake on the Palos Verdes Fault - were prepared. These reports were
prepared using Hazus -MH 2.2, which is based on 2010 census data. Due to the length of the
reports, they were included as appendices. See Appendix E Summary Report for Newport-
Inglewood Fault and Appendix F Summary Report for Palos Verdes Fault for the Hazus -MH
earthquake event reports. Because the city is not within a flood zone, nor is the city vulnerable
to hurricanes, reports on those hazards were not prepared through Hazus.
Hazardous materials, public health, drought, and climate change hazards do not cause
structural damage to buildings and were not assessed in the Summary of Potential Loss.
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of
Percent
Replacement
Content
Estimated
Estimated
Total
Hazard Type
Critical
Damage
Value
Value
Replacement
Conte nt Loss
Estimated Loss
facilities
Loss
Earthquake
31
0.5
$73,921,560
$22,138,133
$36,960,780
$11,069,066.50
$48,029,846.50
Transportation
31
0.5
$73,921,560
$22,138,133
$36,960,780
$11,069,066.50
$48,029,846.50
Pipeline -Oil Spills
10
0.2
$37,488,719
$12,677,217
$7,497,743.80
$2,535,443.40 1
$10,033,187.20
Terrorism
17
0.75
$66,801,190
$13,726,510
$50,100,892.50
$10,294,882.50
$60,395,775
Severe Weather -
15
0.3
$62,442,610
$13,052,061
$18,732,783
$3,915,618.30
$22,648,401.30
Wind/Tornados
Urban Fires
13
0.45
$52,653,678
$12,666,571
$23,694,155.10
$5,699,956.95
$29,394,112.05
In addition, HAZUS analyses for two scenarios — a 6.7 earthquake on the Newport - Inglewood
Fault and a 6.9 earthquake on the Palos Verdes Fault - were prepared. These reports were
prepared using Hazus -MH 2.2, which is based on 2010 census data. Due to the length of the
reports, they were included as appendices. See Appendix E Summary Report for Newport-
Inglewood Fault and Appendix F Summary Report for Palos Verdes Fault for the Hazus -MH
earthquake event reports. Because the city is not within a flood zone, nor is the city vulnerable
to hurricanes, reports on those hazards were not prepared through Hazus.
Hazardous materials, public health, drought, and climate change hazards do not cause
structural damage to buildings and were not assessed in the Summary of Potential Loss.
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3.4 NFIP INSURED STRUCTURES
According to the NFIP, a repetitive loss structure is an insured building that has had two or
more losses of at least $1,000 each being paid under the NFIP within any ten year period since
1978. In El Segundo, there have not been any floods in the past 15 years so there have not
been any repetitive loss structures in the City. Due to the lack of repetitive loss properties in the
City, there are no areas that are deemed to be especially vulnerable to repetitive loss. The NFIP
has ranked the majority of El Segundo in Zone X. Zone X is an area with minimal -risk and flood
insurance is not mandatory. The only area with the potential for flooding in the City is a small
portion of the coastline located between Grand Avenue and 45th Street. This portion has been
determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to be in a Special Flood Hazard
Area, Zone A, which is subject to inundation with a 1% chance of annual flooding. There has
also not been any flooding in the special flood hazard area along the coastline, nor any
buildings with repetitive losses from flooding. A flood map is shown in Section 3.2.9 in the flood
hazard profile section of this plan.
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SECTION 4: CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION STRATEGY
The federal regulations require local mitigation plans to identify goals for reducing long -term
vulnerabilities to the identified hazards in the planning area (Section 201.6(c)(3)(i)).
FEMA REGULATION CHECKLIST: CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3): —The plan must include mitigation strategies based on the jurisdiction's "existing
authorities, policies, programs and resources, and its ability to expand on and improve these existing tools."
Elements
C1. Does the plan document the jurisdiction's existing authorities, policies, programs and resources, and its
ability to expand on and improve these existing policies and programs? 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3).
C2. Does the Plan address the jurisdiction's participation in the NFIP and continued compliance with NFIP
requirements, as appropriate? 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(ii).
C3. Does the Plan include goals to reduce or avoid long -term vulnerabilities to identified hazards? 44 CFR §
201.6(c)(3)(i).
C4. Does the Plan identify and analyze a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects
for the jurisdiction being considered to reduce the effects of hazards, with emphasis on new and existing
buildings and infrastructure? See 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(3)(ii).
C5. Does the Plan contain an action plan that describes how the actions identified will be prioritized
(including cost - benefit review), implemented, and administered by the jurisdiction? 44 CFR §
201.6(c)(3)(iii).
C6. Does the plan describe a process by which local governments will integrate the requirements of the
mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms, such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans, when
appropriate?
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Handbook Review Tool, March 2013.
A hazard mitigation plan's primary focus is the mitigation strategy. It represents the efforts
selected by the City to reduce or prevent losses resulting from the hazards identified in the risk
assessment. The strategy includes mitigation actions and projects to address the risk and
vulnerabilities discovered in the risk assessment. The mitigation strategy consists of the
following steps:
• Revise the 2009 local hazard mitigation goals.
• Identify new and updated mitigation actions and projects.
• Revise the mitigation strategy to implement the revised mitigation actions.
® Develop an action plan to prioritize, implement, and administer the mitigation actions.
• Develop a process to integrate the requirements of the 2015 HMP mitigation plan into
other appropriate plans.
A capability assessment was conducted of the City's authorities, policies, programs, and
resources. From the assessment, goals and mitigation actions were developed. The planning
team also developed a plan to prioritize, implement, and administer the mitigation actions to
reduce risk to existing buildings and new development. This section also includes information
regarding El Segundo's implementation of and continued participation in the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP).
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4.1 EXISTING AUTHORITIES, POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES
The planning team conducted an assessment of the City's capabilities that contribute to the
reduction of long -term vulnerabilities to hazards. The capabilities include authorities and
policies, such as legal and regulatory resources, staff, and fiscal resources, e.g., technical
personnel such as planners /engineers with knowledge of land development and land
management practices, engineers trained in construction practices related to building and
infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or human - caused
hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills, and staff with expertise of
the hazards in the city. The planning team also considered ways to expand on and improve
these existing policies and programs with the goal of integrating hazard mitigation into the day -
to -day activities and programs of the City. Tables 4 -1, 4 -2, and 4 -3 summarize the existing
authorities, policies, programs, and resources to implement mitigation actions and projects.
Table 4 -1: Local Legal and Regulatory Capabilities
Regulatory Tools
Lead City
(ordinances, plans,
Department
Description
codes)
Addresses hazards associated with geology and
seismicity, flooding, fire, petroleum storage, and
El Segundo General Plan
hazardous materials in order to reduce death, injuries,
Safety Element
Public Works
property damage, and economic and social dislocation
resulting from natural and man -made hazards such as
urban fire, flooding, mudslides, earthquakes, and
hazardous materials incidents.
Addresses the problems of maximum air pollution levels,
reducing the health and economic impacts of air
pollution, compliance with the requirements of the Air
El Segundo General Plan
Public Works
Quality Management Plan for the South Coast Air Basin,
Air Quality Element
determining the best means of addressing the AQMP
measures for local government, and increases
awareness of local community and governmental
responsibility for air quality.
In compliance with Chapter 1167 (SB 477, Greene) of the
1987 State Statutes, this element addresses polluted
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ground and surface water, soil, and air, improper
Hazardous Materials
Fire
disposal associated with elevated levels oftoxics in
and Waste
Department
humans, aquatic species, and livestock; illegal dumping
Management Element
of hazardous waste along roadsides or in open fields
resulting in explosions, fires, contaminated ground
water, and air pollution; in order to protect public
health, the environment, and the economy.
Public Works
Adoption of the Uniform Codes (to include the
Uniform Codes
Planning and
Administrative Codes, Building Codes, Electrical Codes,
Building Safety
Energy Codes, Fire Codes, Mechanical Codes, and
Plumbing Codes) and incorporated into the El Segundo
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Table 4 -2: Administrative and Technical Capabilities
f Personnel Resources
Department
Municipal Code as the means of operations for the City,
II Planners /Engineers/
Building and
and to provide sufficient and effective protection of life,
health, and property.
Per Health and Safety Code 17958.7, adoption of the CA
Public Works
Building Code to regulate the general design
Building Code
Planning and
requirements applicable to construction of all structures
Building Safety
and portion regulated by the code for seismic
strengthening and structural integrity.
Public Works
Provides the means to ensure fire protection systems
Planning and
are installed and maintained; fire protection and life
Fire Code
Building Safety
safety equipment is installed in new mid -rise
buildings /structures; prohibits the use of fireworks; and
Fire
reduces the available fire flow reduction to 50% to
Department
increase site available fire flow.
Establishes water conservation measures to encourage
Water Ordinance (No.
Public Works
efficient water use and discourage waste to avoid a
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water emergency related to contamination, drought, or
damage to the City's potable water infrastructure.
Adoption of the model floodplain management
Floodplain Ordinance
City Council
ordinance for special flood hazards within the city in
No.1427
order to maintain eligibility with the National Flood
Insurance Program.
A plan to meet the requirements established in the State
Sewer System
Water Resources Control Board's Order
Management Plan
Public Works
No. 2006 - 0003 -DWQ to prevent sanitary sewer
overflows (SSOs) by establishing a statewide monitoring
and reporting program.
System Evaluation and
A report that provides an assessment of the wastewater
Capacity Assurance Plan
Public Works
system and provides recommendations for upgrades to
/ Rehabilitation and
meet future capacities.
Replacement Program
Explains how the City will respond to a major emergency or
disaster and coordinate between the Emergency Operations
City Manager's
Center (EOC) and field level Incident Commanders; includes
Emergency Operations
Office
the hazards with a description of each; the concept of
Plan
Emergency
operations during a major emergency or disaster; the role of
Management
the EOC, and the coordination that occurs between the EOC
and City departments and other local, state, and federal
governments in times of disaster.
El Segundo Hazardous
Fire
Addresses the storage, use and emergency planning for
Materials Plan /
Department as
hazardous materials and extremely hazardous
Hazardous Material
Administering
substances in the community and at businesses.
Business Plan
Agency
Table 4 -2: Administrative and Technical Capabilities
f Personnel Resources
Department
Relation to Hazard Mitigation 1
II Planners /Engineers/
Building and
Issue building permits, review plans for new I1
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Analysts /General Staff
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Safety Division I construction and improvements; conduct plan checks;
Planning
Division
work with architects, engineers, designers and building
owners during pre- construction; inspect all phases of
residential and commercial /industrial construction for
compliance; enforce municipal code violations.
Plan future City land use; develop and implement the
General Plan, land use regulations through zoning and
subdivision codes, and environmental review of
development; administer the Community Development
Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the Air Pollution
Reduction Fund; conduct Code Compliance program
with the Building Safety Division; conduct conditional
use permits, variances, land subdivision, CEQA review,
public hearings, noise permits, alcohol permits, and
zoning information.
Planners /Engineers/
Public Works
Supply water to the City's customers and perform the
Analysts /General Staff
Water Division
operation, maintenance and repair of the City's water
distribution system.
Oversee public and private improvements in the public
right -of -way; develop and implement the Capital
Improvement Program by providing staff support to the
Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee
(CIPAC) relative to city streets, sanitary sewer, storm
drains, water system facilities, traffic signals, park and
Planners /Engineers/
Public Works
recreational facilities; maintain and upgrade public
Analysts /General Staff
Engineering
infrastructure; provide services related to traffic issues;
Division
monitors the street lighting system maintained by
Southern California Edison Company; keeps and
maintains record drawings of City -owned infrastructure;
conducts traffic committee meetings with the Police
Department; and provides engineering support to other
City Departments and other Divisions within the Public
Works Department.
Provide for the coordinated response and recovery from
major emergencies and disasters; develop, administer
and coordinate the emergency planning preparedness
program in conformity with local, State and Federal
requirements; develop emergency management and
Emergency
hazard mitigation plans; provide training to City staff in
Management
City Manager's
emergency planning and preparedness; develop,
Coordinator
Office
maintain, and coordinate the City Emergency Operations
Center; provide businesses and residents with
emergency planning and preparedness material to help
reduce the loss of life and property resulting from a
disaster; coordinate with County, State, and Federal
counterparts; prepare emergency management grants;
coordinate the efforts of volunteer organizations.
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Provide free disaster preparedness and Community
Emergency
Emergency Response Team training to citizens and
Public Preparedness
Management
businesses in El Segundo; provide an organizing
Education
and Fire
framework and support to neighborhood CERTteams,
Department
which may volunteer in the event of a serious earthquake
or other major disaster.
Conducts inspections involving hazardous materials,
hazardous wastes, extremely hazardous substances,
Environmental Safety
Fire
underground tanks, emergency release planning;
Officer
Department
responds to hazardous materials incidents; reviews
business hazardous materials /risk management plans;
provides hazardous materials and waste operations
training; serves on Cal -OSHA Refinery Task Force.
Perform fire inspections for construction, commercial,
multi - family occupancies, and high rise buildings;
conduct fire prevention, emergency evacuation, and
Fire
extinguisher training to businesses and the public;
Fire Marshall
Department
conduct enforcement and identify and issue notices for
fire code violations; update Fire Prevention Regulations
to conform with currently adopted Coeds, Regulations,
and Standards; coordinate with industries for fire
prevention.
As a member of the National Flood Insurance Program
Public Works
(NFIP) the Floodplain Manager is responsible for working
Floodplain Manager
Director
with stakeholders to ensure the Floodplain Management
Ordinance is followed within the City of El Segundo
(Ordinance 1427).
Public Information
Police and Fire
Provide public and media information regarding El
Officers
Departments
Segundo's disaster response, mitigation, and recovery
efforts.
Provide the technical resources and support necessary
to operate all of the Application Systems detailed in the
Technology Master Plan relating to the City's
information resources; respond to the service needs to
all departments based on citywide priorities as
Information technology
established by the City Manager and the Executive
and Geographic
Information
Technology Review Committee; responsible for the
Information System/
Systems
training and effective use of all City technology
HAZUS -MH- skilled
Division
computer hardware, software, and peripherals; provide
personnel
internal coordination of technology efforts Citywide
including substantial interface with all technology
vendors to assure cost - effective, secure and reliable
technologies compatible with the long -range needs of
the City; provide high - quality spatial data to El Segundo
departments.
Risk Management
Human
Provide services to assist City departments in managing
Resources
their risk of injury to employees, City property, and the
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Department public at large; purchase insurance for City departments
and act in an advisory capacity with respect to workers'
compensation, public liability, City property, and City
contracts.
Table 4 -3: Financial Resources
Financial Resource
Administrator
Purpose
General Fund
Department
Program operations and specific projects.
Specific
Provides funding for Water Division operations,
Water Utility Fund
Public Works
maintenance and repair of the City's water distribution
system, meter reading, and water quality testing.
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Sewer Fund
Public Works
Provides funding for the operation and maintenance of
the sewer system, as well as replacement of facilities.
Provides a cost center for major maintenance and
Facilities Maintenance
public Works
upgrading City owned buildings such as roofs, water
Funds
sealing, flooring, HVAC, etc.
Monies are transferred from various funds to this fund
Capital Improvement
Department
for City capital improvement projects approved by the
Funds
Specific
City Council.
A revenue fund used for the replacement of office
Equipment
Department
furniture and equipment, vehicles, and other capital
Replacement Funds
Specific
equipment.
Special Revenue Funds used exclusively for projects that
State Gas Tax Funds
Public Works
build, repair and /or maintain highways, streets,
bikeways or sidewalks.
The CDBG program provides funding for eligible senior
activities such as in -home care, art classes, counseling
Community
Planning
and home delivered meals. HUD also provides Disaster
Development Block
p
Division
Recovery Assistance in the form of flexible grants to help
Grants (CDBG)
cities, counties, and States recover from Presidentially declared
disasters, especially in low- income areas, subject to availability of
supplemental appropriations.
Hazard Mitigation Grant
FEMA
Provides support for post- disaster mitigation plans and
Program (HMPG)
projects.
Pre - Disaster Mitigation
FEMA
Provides support for pre- disaster mitigation plans and
grant program (PDM)
projects.
Flood Mitigation
Assistance grant
FEMA
Mitigates structures and infrastructure that have been
program (FMA)
repetitively flooded.
Assistance to
FEMA/
Provides emergency vehicles, equipment, protective gear,
Firefighters Grant
U.S. Fire
training, and other resources for protection from fire and
Program (AFG)
Administration
related hazards.
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As a result of conducting the capabilities assessment, it was evident that the process of
changing and improving current plans and regulation is ongoing. The City continually, and often
on an annual basis, modifies and revises plans, documents, procedures and regulations
involving actions related to hazard mitigation. This may come as a change in or adoption of a
state or federal regulation, or may be a revision to a City ordinance or development of a new
program. The City is regularly involved in expanding and improving its existing policies and
programs.
4.2 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND COMPLIANCE
In March 2009, the City of El Segundo adopted the Model Floodplain Management Ordinance
for Special Flood Hazards within the city in order to maintain eligibility within the National
Flood Insurance Program (Environmental Assessment No. 812).
Since 1968 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has provided federally funded flood
insurance to homeowners, renters, and businesses in communities that adopt and enforce
floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage. The adoption of Ordinance
1427 allows residents of the city to remain eligible to purchase flood insurance through the
National Flood Insurance Program. The Ordinance meets the minimum standards set forth in
Title 44, Section 60.3 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The City of El Segundo does not
participate in the Community Rating System.
The City of El Segundo coastal zone consists of an area of approximately 50 acres in area. The
linear extent of beach frontage is slightly less than one mile and the coastal zone in this area is
approximately 200 yards in width. The Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) appears to be roughly
contiguous with the portion of the city's coastal zone designated as "shoreline" area within the
City's Local Coastal Program (LCP).
The LCP allows for the construction of beach facilities, such as lifeguard towers and rest room
facilities and allows for above or below grade facilities required as part of the operation of
coastal dependent energy facilities. The Floodplain Management Ordinance's effect is limited to
requiring that any new construction or substantial improvement to existing structures will have
to comply with the standards of construction identified in the Ordinance. The City's continued
involvement in NFIP supports this plan. Currently, the City of El Segundo implements a
floodplain management program designed to protect the people and property of the city and
implements activities such as public information and outreach activities, mapping and
regulatory activities, and flood damage reduction activities as outlined in the Standard Urban
Storm Water Mitigation Plan and Los Angeles County and Cities Urban Storm Water Mitigation
Plan. In 2010 the City updated their Coastal Development procedures to ensure that all public
and private development in the Coastal Zone of El Segundo is consistent with the City's certified
Local Coastal Plan. The area affected by these regulations is located west of Vista Del Mar. (Ord.
1212, 11 -16 -1993)
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There are only two businesses located in the SFHA: Chevron and NRG, Inc. There are also
restrooms and a lifeguard tower on the beach. It is unknown if Chevron and /or NRG, Inc. have
purchased a NFIP policy, or if they are self- insured for damage to their facilities.
4.3 2015 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN GOALS
Mitigation goals are guidelines that represent what the community wants to accomplish
through the mitigation plan. Goals are broad statements that represent a long -term, community -
wide vision. The planning team reviewed the goals from the 2009 HMP and decided to change
the goals to reflect information from the risk analysis and align them with the hazards added to
the 2015 plan and input from stakeholders and the public. Table 4 -4 lists the 2009 goals and the
revised goals for the 2015 HMP.
Table 4 -4 Revised Hazard Mitigation Goals
2009 Goals
2015 Goals
Goal 1: Protect life, property, and reduce potential injuries
Protect Life and Property
from natural, technological, and human - caused hazards.
Enhance Public Awareness
Goal 2: Improve public understanding, support and need
for hazard mitigation measures.
Preserve Natural Systems
Goal 3: Promote disaster resistance for El Segundo's natural,
existing, and future built environment.
Encourage Partnerships and
Goal 4: Strengthen partnerships and collaboration to
Implementation
implement hazard mitigation activities.
Goal 5: Enhance the City's ability to effectively and
Strengthen Emergency Services
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immediately respond to disasters. J
4.4 MITIGATION ACTIONS
Mitigation actions are specific activities or projects that serve to meet the goals that the
community has identified. Mitigation actions and projects are more specific than goals or
objectives, and often include a mechanism, such as an assigned time period, to measure the
success and ensure the actions are accomplished. The planning team conducted a review of the
mitigation actions and strategies from the 2009 HMP. With information from the 2015 risk
assessment, capability assessment, and status of the actions implemented since the 2009 HMP,
the planning team developed 31 new mitigation actions and projects to reduce the effects of
hazards, with emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure.
Table 4 -5 lists the potential mitigation actions developed by the planning team. For each
mitigation action, the following information is listed: type of mitigation project; hazard(s)
addressed; type of development affected by action; and the source of the mitigation project
idea.
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4.5 2015 HMP MITIGATION ACTION PLAN
The mitigation action plan developed by the planning team includes the action items that El
Segundo intends to implement during the next five years, assuming funding availability. The
action plan, shown in Table 4 -6, includes the implementing department, an estimate of the
timeline for implementation, and potential funding sources.
The new mitigation actions include a broad range of approaches to hazard mitigation such as
retrofitting, code enforcement, development of new regulations, public education,
development of redundant facilities, and others. Measures are included to mitigate risks to
existing buildings and infrastructure, as well as new buildings and infrastructure. The mitigation
action plan assigns primary responsibility for each of the action items to an implementing
department. The implementing department is the controlling department that will assign
funding and oversee activity implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
The planning team does not presume the expertise to prescribe which projects will be
implemented. The prioritization of projects in the HMP is a means to provide a basis for
implementing the mitigation strategies, but all new mitigation actions and projects will be
formally prioritized and selected by the implementing department. This will accommodate the
project funding, schedule of the department, staff requirements, and ability to integrate the
new project into existing and ongoing projects. Departments will take into account the funding
source, the cost effectiveness of the project, alternative projects, the compatibility of the new
project with ongoing projects, the extent to which the project addresses the risks assessed in
Section 3, and the potential of economic and social damage.
Prioritization
To assist with implementing the Mitigation Action Plan, the planning team used the following
ranking process to provide a method to prioritize the projects for the Action Plan. Designations
of High, Medium, and Low priorities have been assigned to each action item using the following
criteria.
Does the action: Solve the problem?
Address vulnerability assessment?
Reduce the exposure or vulnerability to the highest priority hazard?
Address multiple hazards?
Offer benefits that equal or exceed costs?
Implement a goal, policy, or project identified in the General Plan or
Capital Improvement Plan?
Can the action: Be implemented with existing funds?
Be implemented by existing state or federal grant programs?
Be completed within the five -year life cycle of the LHMP?
Be implemented with currently available technologies?
Will the action: Be accepted by the community?
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Be supported by community leaders?
Adversely affect segments of the population or neighborhoods?
Require a change in local ordinances or zoning laws?
Result in positive or neutral impact on the environment?
Comply with all local, state, and federal environmental laws and
regulations?
Is there: Sufficient staffing to undertake the project?
Existing authority to undertake the project?
Each positive response is equal to one point. Answers to the criteria above determined the priority
according to the following scale:
1 -6 = Low priority 7 -12 = Medium priority 13 -18 = High priority
Benefit -Cost Analysis
Conducting benefit /cost analysis for a mitigation activity can assist the City in determining
whether a project is worth undertaking now, in order to avoid disaster related damages later.
Cost - effectiveness analysis evaluates how to best spend a given amount of money to achieve a
specific goal. Determining the economic feasibility of mitigating hazards can provide decision
makers with an understanding of the potential benefits and costs of an activity, as well as a
basis for comparing alternative projects.
Funding
The funds required to implement the mitigation action plan will come from a variety of sources
including: Federal Hazard Mitigation Grants, City budget, bonds, fees and assessments, and
others. Some projects are, or will be, included in capital improvement budgets, while some,
especially ongoing projects, are included in department operating budgets.
Prior to beginning a project or when federal funding is involved, the implementing department
will use a FEMA approved benefit /cost analysis approach to identify the actual costs and
benefits of implementing these mitigation actions. For non - structural projects, implementing
departments will use other appropriate methods to weigh the costs and benefits of each action
item, and then develop a prioritized list.
Implementation
Mitigation projects were assigned one of three categories as a tentative schedule for
implementation; short - range, mid - range, and long- range. Projects that are currently being
implemented by various departments are assigned to the ongoing category. Implementation of
short -range projects will typically begin within the next three years. Mid -range projects will
require some planning and likely require funding beyond what is currently allocated to the
various departments in the City's general fund. Projects in the mid -range category will generally
begin implementation in the next three to five years. Long range projects will require great
planning and funding and will generally begin implementation within five years and beyond.
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4.6 INCORPORATION OF HMP INTO OTHER PLANNING MECHANISMS
The hazard mitigation plan process provided the City with an opportunity to review and expand
on policies contained in the general plan. The City views the general plan and the hazard
mitigation plan as complementary documents that work together to reduce risk exposure to
the citizens of El Segundo. Many of the ongoing recommendations identified in the 2015 HMP
are programs recommended in the general plan.
Per California Assembly Bill 2140, the City intends on adopting the hazard mitigation plan in
accordance with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 as part of the safety element of the
general plan, adopted pursuant to Section 65302 (g) of the California Government Code. As
appropriate, the City will incorporate hazard mitigation hazards and risks, plan
recommendations, and mitigation activities into additional planning mechanisms and processes
such as the following documents:
• City emergency operations plans and procedures
• Capital improvement planning and programs
• El Segundo municipal code
• Community design guidelines
• Drought and water-efficiency guidelines
• Stormwater management program
• Local Coastal Plan
• Environmental Work Plan
• General Plan Conservation Element
• Tsunami Response Plan
Incorporation of action items and processes from the 2015 HMP into various planning documents
will be completed as other plans are updated, and when new plans are developed. These
efforts may coincide with the Plan Maintenance Method and Schedule activities. Additional
action items may be implemented through the creation of new public educational programs,
continued interagency coordination, and public input and participation.
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SECTION 5: PLAN REVIEW, EVALUATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION
FEMA REGULATION CHECKLIST: PLAN
REVISION Plan Revise to Reflect Development Changes
44 CFR § 201.6(d)(3): A local jurisdiction must review and revise its plan to reflect changes in development.
Element
D1. Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development? 44 CFR § 201.6(d)(3).
D2. Was the plan revised to reflect progress in local mitigation efforts? 44 CFR § 201.6(d)(3).
D1. Was the plan revised to reflect changes in priorities? 44 CFR § 201.6(d)(3).
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Handbook Review Tool, March 2013.
5.1 CHANGES IN DEVELOPMENT
The HMP reflects current conditions and development patterns as a result of the evaluation and
revision of hazard and risk information for the 2015 HMP. While growth in the city has not
changed much, due to the small availability of vacant land, remodeling and rebuilding of new
business and recreation complexes has grown and will continue to expand. The City has
implemented many changes in development that has decreased the vulnerability of the city
since the 2009 HMP was approved. Some of the projects include:
• A drainage improvement project mitigating ponding of waterfrom localized flooding
• A recycled water program resulting in 50% of El Segundo's water demand being met by
recycled water
• Environmental programs such as purchasing low emission vehicles, and preparation of
an Air Quality Element to the General Plan
• Implementing a seismic retrofit of Fire Station #1
• New communications and data technology for the City and in the EOC's
• Extension of the storm drain system
• Adoption of new Building Codes, state and international
• Water main replacement program
• Construction of a new Fire Station #2
• Roof replacement of City buildings
• Evaluations and repairs of City water reservoirs
• Purchase of radio systems to receive severe weather and tsunami notifications
• Sewer system telemetry and repair or replacement program
The City has completed numerous projects that have reduced the vulnerability to many
hazards, including severe weather, earthquakes, flooding, drought and climate change.
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Departments will continually consider new mitigation strategy projects throughout the year and
into the future. Projects will continue to mitigate hazards and reduce vulnerability across the
city.
5.2 PROGRESS IN LOCAL MITIGATION EFFORTS
During the 2015 HMP update process, the planning team reviewed the 2009 HMP mitigation
actions and provided an update on those actions that were selected for implementation. Table
5 -1 contains the results of this review, which shows the progress made by El Segundo over the
last five years in implementing the strategies selected in 2009. The table indicates a description
of the project and the implementing department.
Table 5 -1: Completed Hazard Mitigation Action Items and Projects
Description I Implementing Department
Accomplishments During FY 2009 — 2010
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was adopted by
Emergency Management
City Council and was implemented throughout all City departments.
Division (EMD)
The City purchased mass notification systems Everbridge and Nixle
Fire Department
to notify community members in the event of an emergency.
Water main replacements between Mariposa and Walnut, on
Public Works
Maryland.
Implemented City Hall roof replacement.
Public Works
Installation and updating of the sewer system telemetry project.
Public Works
Construction of a new Fire Station #2.
Public Works
Design for the replacement of pump station #1 and abandonment of
public Works
pump station #7
Seismic evaluation of the City's 3.1 million gallon reservoir.
Public Works
Public Works
Sewer replacement on Imperial Avenue.
Installed or inspected the installation of 50 new service connections
public Works
and 5,000 feet of water main.
Conducted valve Exercising Program for 389 of the City's 1,400
Planning and Building Safety
valves and minor repairs were performed.
Department
Installed Smartcovers on 7 Sewer Lift Stations to provide
Planning and Building Safety
redundancy in alarm notification of problem conditions.
Department
Provided residents, businesses and local schools with information
regarding recycling and household hazardous waste disposal via
Public works
local newspapers, the Inside El Segundo, brochures and flyers, the
City Internet, and local city events
Adopted the new 2010 California Building Standards Code including
the state codes for Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire,
Planning and Building Safety
and Green Building Codes with El Segundo amendments and trained
Department
all staff.
Completed update of El Segundo's local California Environmental
Planning and Building Safety
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Quality Act Guidelines.
Department
WebEOC was purchased and installed in the EOC for use during
Information Services
disasters and major emergencies, and training was conducted for all
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Implementing Department
EOC staff.
A radio system and monitor were purchased to receive early Fire Department
warning of tsunamis from state and federal agencies.
Accomplishments During FY 2010 — 2011
MSDS sheets were posted in all City facilities to enhance safety and
prepare emergency responders in the event of an incident at these
Fire Department
facilities.
Purchased very low emission vehicle in compliance with AB2766
Planning and Building Safety
requirements (Air Pollution Reduction Fund) to replace existing City
Department
vehicles used for building inspections.
Secured a tri -party agreement between the City, West Basin and
Planning and Building Safety
NRG, Inc. to provide recycled water to the El Segundo Power Plant.
Department
Coordinated with the West Basin Municipal Water District to supply
Planning and Building Safety
reclaimed water to El Segundo customers (approximately 50% of El
Department
Segundo's water demand met with reclaimed water supplies).
Designed the extension of Storm Drain system on Mariposa Avenue
public Works
to capture Maryland Street storm water runoff.
Completed the major capital improvement project to install CCTV of
public Works
the entire City sewer system.
Secured Measure "R" grant funds for the Maple Avenue Drainage
Public Works
Improvement Project
Reconstruction and up- sizing of sanitary sewer system on Maple
Public Works
Avenue.
Replacement of the sanitary sewer system in the Smoky Hollow
Public Works
area.
Accomplishments During FY 2011— 2012
A Continuity of Operations Plan was developed in 2011 which
includes alternate facility locations for staff to carry out essential
Police Department
functions through operations and recovery.
Reconstruction and up- sizing of sanitary sewer system on Maple
Public Works
Avenue.
Design and extension of Storm Drain system on Mariposa Avenue to
public Works
capture Maryland Street storm water runoff.
Planning and Building Safety
Completed update of the Coastal Zone development procedures.
Department
Planning and Building Safety
Completed and adopted State - mandated, water efficient landscape
ordinance.
Department
Initiated the design for the replacement of sewer pump station #1 public Works
and abandonment of pump station #7.
Accomplishments During FY 2012 — 2013
Purchased and installed IP phone system in primary EOC.
Information Services
Created backup data center and technology for the alternate EOC at
Information Services
Fire Station #2
Purchased very low emission vehicle in compliance with AB2766
Building Safety
requirements (Air Pollution Reduction Fund) to replace existing City
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vehicles used for building inspections.
Secured Measure "R" grant funds for the Maple Avenue Drainage
Public Works
Improvement Project.
An Emergency Operations Plan was written and adopted by the City
which addresses emergency and disaster response operations,
Police Department
emergency operations center activations, and state and federal
requirements for local governments during disasters.
Implemented feasibility study for construction of a new water Public Works
reservoir facility
Design and extension of Storm Drain system on Mariposa Avenue to public Works
capture Maryland Street storm water runoff.
Identified surface water drainage obstructions for all parts of the
Public Works
city.
Implement seismic project for replacement of the Apparatus Bay
Public Works
door at Fire Station No. 1
Planning — Economic
Identified undeveloped land sites that have had historical challenges
to development.
Development
Accomplishments During FY 2013 — 2014
Adopted new 2013 state building standard codes and trained staff.
Planning and Building Safety
Updated the Coastal Zone development procedures and trained
Planning and Building Safety
staff.
Completed fiber to Fire Station #2
Information Services
Completed City Hall and Park Vista Roof Repairs Project.
Public Works
Completed the inspection and repair of the 6 million gallon
Public Works
reservoir.
Completed the 2014 -2020 Housing Element of the General Plan.
Planning
The Emergency Management Coordinator developed and
Emergency Management
conducted an online survey of citizens and the business
Division
community regarding hazard risks to assist in identifying mitigation
Initiated Seismic Retrofit Project for Fire Station #1,
Public Works
Completed the Elevated Reservoir Tank Restoration project.
Public Works
Completed oversight of NRG West Basin recycled water line.
Public Works
Completed 24 -inch waterline improvements at Pressure Reducing
Public Works
Station.
Performed exercising program of 275 valves and repaired or
Public Works
replaced.
Initiated construction and upgrade of sewer pump station #1 and
Public Works
abandonment of pump station #7.
The remainder of the mitigation actions from the 2009 HMP were either included in the 2015
HMP or removed from the list of mitigation actions. The 2009 HMP utilized a list of over 300
mitigation actions taken from numerous mitigation plans across the county as the basis of the
actions for the El Segundo HMP. Many of the actions were not truly mitigation activities but
disaster preparedness activities. All of the preparedness activities were removed from the
action list. The planning team decided to develop new mitigation actions that were aligned with
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the current projects and priorities of the City. Aside from the actions that have been completed,
the mitigation actions that were maintained from the 2009 HMP include:
• Integrate the goals and action items from the HMP into the Safety Element of the
General Plan and other regulatory documents as appropriate.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to develop and implement local mitigation
activities
• Develop inventories of at -risk buildings and infrastructure and prioritize mitigation
projects
$.3 CHANGES IN PRIORITIES
The City's priorities have changed in that hazard mitigation has become more important and
has been integrated in day -to -day decisions and activities. Many programs that mitigate
hazards have expanded, such as environmental, recycling, air quality, seismic building
standards, green building standards, disabled access, and stricter energy codes. There is strong
support for emergency management, disaster preparedness, continuity of operations and
hazard mitigation from City Council and the City Manager's office. This support is imparted to
department directors and throughout the City organization. El Segundo will continue to strive
to make hazard mitigation a priority within the City's philosophy and resulting operations.
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SECTION r PLAN i i• i
FEMA REGULATION CHECKLIST: PLAN ADOPTION
Adoption by the Local Governing Body
44 CFR § 201.6(c)(5): The local hazard mitigation plan shall include documentation that the plan has been
formally adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction requesting approval of the plan. 44 CFR §201.6(c)(5)
Element
El. Does the Plan include documentation that the plan has been formally adopted by the governing body of
the jurisdiction requesting approval?
Source: FEMA, Local Mitigation Planning Handbook Review Tool, March 2013.
Per 44 CFR 201.6(d)(1) the El Segundo hazard mitigation plan must be submitted to the State
Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) for review. The State will then send the plan to the
appropriate FEMA Regional Office for formal review and approval. The State will coordinate
with El Segundo and between El Segundo and FEMA, once the plan is sent to FEMA for the final
review and approval. FEMA has the authority to conduct the final review and approve the HMP.
As the 2015 EL Segundo Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan is a revision of the 2009 HMP, the Local
Mitigation Plan Review Guide addresses plan updates within each required Element, and more
specifically in Element D, Plan Updates. Element D identifies the plan update requirements to
"reflect changes in development, progress in local mitigation efforts, and changes in priorities"
(44 CFR §201.6(d)(3)).
The 2015 EL Segundo Multi- Hazard Mitigation Plan meets all requirements on the regulation
checklist and was adopted by City Council of the City of El Segundo on [date added]. A scanned
copy of the resolution is included on the following page. Accordingly, the City of El Segundo
meets the requirements of the Stafford Act, as amended, and 44 CFR § 201.6(c)(5).
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6.1 LOCAL PLAN ADOPTION RESOLUTION - SAMPLE ONLY
RESOLUTION NO. 4910
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2015 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:
1. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988
(Public Law 93 -288), as amended, 42 U.S.C. §5165, and the National Flood
Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §4001 of seq., and Title 44 Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) §201.6 require that local governments develop and
submit hazard mitigation plans to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
as a condition of receiving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other Mitigation
project grants;
2. The 2015 El Segundo Hazard Mitigation Plan (the "Plan ") identifies and profiles
each potential hazard that can affect the City, includes information on the
probability of future hazard events, and contains a risk assessment that
distinguishes the critical facilities located in the City by an estimate of the
potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures identified in the Plan;
3, The Plan will define the sustained actions taken to reduce or eliminate the long-
term risk to human life and property from hazards, which set the stage for
successful long -term recovery for the City of El Segundo;
4. The Plan outlines a long -term strategy that includes mitigation actions and
projects, which may involve planning, policy changes, programs, projects, and
other activities to reduce losses from future disasters;
5. Per 44 CFR §201.6(c)(5), the Plan must be formally adopted by the City Council
to demonstrate the City of El Segundo's commitment to fulfilling the hazard
mitigation goals and actions outlined in the Plan, and to legitimize the Plan and
authorize responsible agencies to execute their responsibilities; and
6. The El Segundo Department Directors, City Attorney, stakeholders and the
general public have reviewed the Hazard Mitigation Plan and all appropriate
edits, recommendations, and organizational changes have been resolved within
the Plan.
SECTION 2: Based on the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Plan
"City of El Segundo Hazard Mitigation Plan January 2015" hereto as "Exhibit A ". The
City Council further directs the City Manager or his designee to submit the adopted plan
to the State of California Office of Emergency Services,
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. Adoption of this resolution and the 2015 City
of El Segundo Hazard Mitigation Plan are exempt from the California Environmental
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Quality Act (CEQA) because general policy and procedure making of this nature does
not constitute a "project" that is subject to environmental review pursuant to 14
California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) Section 15378(b)(2), Moreover,
adoption of this resolution and the Plan are exempt from CEQA review pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) in that the action proposed does not have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk Is directed to certify adoption of this Resolution; record the
Resolution in the book of the City's original resolutions; and make a minute of the
adoption of the Resolution In the City Council's records and minutes of this meeting.
SECTION 5: This Resolution will take effect Immediately upon adoption and will remain
in effect unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2015.
Suzae Fu
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TTEST:
Tracy We er, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HE S��LjjEY, City Attorney
By: J'
David King, i nt City Attorney
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SECTION 7: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
2009 HMP 2009 City of El Segundo Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
2015 HMP 2015 City of El Segundo Hazard Mitigation Plan
AB Assembly Bill
APG
California Adaptation Planning Guide
ARCLA
American Red Cross Los Angeles Chapter
BNICE
Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, and Explosives
Cal OES
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
CBRNE
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive
CDAA
California Disaster Assistance Act
CERT
Community Emergency Response Team
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
CGS
California Geological Survey
CPRI
Calculated Priority Risk Index
CUPA
Certified Unified Program Agency
DMA 2000
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
DPH
Department of Public Health
DPW
Department of Public Works
DWR
California Department of Water Resources
EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
EMD
El Segundo Emergency Management Division
EOP
Emergency Operations Plan
EQ Earthquake
ESFD El Segundo Fire Department
ESPD El Segundo Police Department
ESUSD El Segundo Unified School District
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHSZ Fire Hazard Severity Zone
FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map
FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance
FY Fiscal Year
GIS Geographic Information System
HHR Hawthorne Airport
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HIV /AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
HMGP
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
HMP
Hazard Mitigation Plan
LAAFB
Los Angeles Air Force Base
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
LCP
Local Coastal Plan
LGB
Long Beach Airport
M
Magnitude
Mw
Moment Magnitude
MMI
Modified Mercalli Intensity scale
MWD
Metropolitan Water District
NFIP
National Flood Insurance Program
PDM
Pre - Disaster Mitigation
RFC
Repetitive flood claims
RL
Repetitive Loss
SARS Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
SFHA Special Flood Hazard Area
SHMO State Hazard Mitigation Officer
SRL Severe Repetitive Loss
Stafford Act Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
STAPLEE Social, Technical, Administrative, Political, Legal, Economic, Environmental
(FEMA Criteria Worksheet)
UCERF Uniform California Earthquake Rupture Forecast
URM Unreinforced Masonry
USC
United States Code
USGS
United States Geological Survey
WBMWD
West Basin Municipal Water District
WHO
World Health Organization
WMD
Weapon of Mass Destruction
WGCEP
Working Group on California Earthquake Probabilities
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE EL SEGUNDO HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH 44 C.F.R. § 201.6.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds as follows:
A. The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires local governments to
update and approve Hazard Mitigation Plan every five (5) years to receive
certain federal funding;
B. Failure to comply with the timely submission of an approved Mitigation
Plan could prevent the City from obtaining financial reimbursement from
the federal government following a catastrophic event;
C. The City updated the Hazard Mitigation Plan which is attached as Exhibit
"A," and incorporated by reference ( "Plan "). The Plan will assist City
Council, City staff, and other El Segundo community leaders in making
decisions that would enhance the safety of El Segundo residents,
business owners, and City infrastructure.
SECTION 2: The Plan is adopted as set forth in Exhibit A. The City Manager, or
designee, is authorized to execute any required documents to obtain additional federal
or state approvals for the Plan.
SECTION 3: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2017.
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
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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 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 2017, 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
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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March 30, 2017
Christopher Donovan
Fire Chief
El Segundo Fire Department
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Chief Donovan:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
1111 Broadway, Suite 1200
Oakland, CA. 94607 -4052
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FEMA
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We have completed our review of the City of El Segundo Hazard Mitigation Plan and have
determined that this plan is eligible for final approval pending its adoption by the City of El
Segundo.
Formal adoption documentation must be submitted to the FEMA Region IX office by the
jurisdiction within one calendar year of the date of this letter, or the entire plan must be updated
and resubmitted for review. We will approve the plan upon receipt of the documentation of
formal adoption.
If you have any questions regarding the planning or review processes, please contact
Alison Kearns, Lead Community Planner, at (510) 627 -7125 or by email at
a1isoii.kearns@fema.dhs.gov.
Sincerely,
kfYre-v D. Lusk
ivision Director
Mitigation Division
FEMA Region IX
Enclosure
cc: Jose Lara, Chief of Hazard Mitigation Planning, California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services
Jennifer Hogan, State Hazard Mitigation Officer, California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services
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LOCAL MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW TOOL
The Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool demonstrates how the Local Mitigation Plan meets the regulation
in 44 CFR §201.6 and offers States and FEMA Mitigation Planners an opportunity to provide feedback to
the community.
• The Regulation Checklist provides a summary of FEMA's evaluation of whether the Plan has
addressed all requirements.
• The Plan Assessment identifies the plan's strengths as well as documents areas for future
improvement.
• The Multi - jurisdiction Summary Sheet is an optional worksheet that can be used to document
how each jurisdiction met the requirements of the each Element of the
Plan (Planning Process; Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment; Mitigation Strategy; Plan
Review, Evaluation, and Implementation; and Plan Adoption).
The FEMA Mitigation Planner must reference this Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide when completing
the Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool.
Jurisdiction:
City of El Segundo
Local Point of Contact:
Christopher Donovan
Title:
Fire Chief
Agency:
El Segundo Fire Department
Phone Number:
310 - 524 -2219
Title of Plan: Date of Plan:
El Segundo Hazard Mitigation Plan January 2015
Address:
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245 -3813
E -Mail:
State Reviewer:
Title:
Date:
Victoria LaMar -Haas
Sr. ESC
FEMA Reviewer:
Tom Miller
Alison Kearns
Date Received in FEMA Region (insert #)
Plan Not Approved
Plan Approvable Pending Adoption
Plan Approved
Title: Date:
Community Planner 1/05/2016
Lead Community Planner 3/30/2017
1St Submission: 12/31/2015
2nd Submission: 3/20/2017
3/30/2017
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SECTION 1:
REGULATION CHECKLIST
INSTRUCTIONS: The Regulation Checklist must be completed by FEMA. The purpose of the
Checklist is to identify the location of relevant or applicable content in the Plan by
Element /sub - element and to determine if each requirement has been 'Met' or'Not Met.'
The 'Required Revisions' summary at the bottom of each Element must be completed by
FEMA to provide a clear explanation of the revisions that are required for plan approval.
Required revisions must be explained for each plan sub - element that is 'Not Met.' Sub -
elements should be referenced in each summary by using the appropriate numbers (Al, B3,
etc.), where applicable. Requirements for each Element and sub - element are described in
detail in this Plan Review Guide in Section 4, Regulation Checklist.
1. REGULATION CHECKLIST Location in Plan
(section and/or
Regulation 44 CFR 201.6 Local Mitigation Plans) page number) Met Not Met
ELEMENT A. PLANNING PROCESS
Al. Does the Plan document the planning process, including how
Section 2.1, Table
it was prepared and who was involved in the process for each
2.1, Pages 17 -26
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jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(1))
A2. Does the Plan document an opportunity for neighboring _
Section 2.2.1, Pages
communities, local and regional agencies involved in hazard
23 -25
mitigation activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate
X
development as well as other interests to be involved in the
planning process? (Requirement §201.6(b)(2))
A3. Does the Plan document how the public was involved in the
Section 2.2.2, Pages
planning process during the drafting stage? (Requirement
25 -26
X
§201.6(b)(1))
Section 2.3, Page 27
A4. Does the Plan describe the review and incorporation of existing
plans, studies, reports, and technical information? (Requirement
X
§201.6(b)(3))
A5. Is there discussion of how the community (ies) will continue
Section 2.4, Pages
public participation in the plan maintenance process? (Requirement
27 -28
X
§201.6(c)(4)(iii))
A6. Is there a description of the method and schedule for keeping
Section 2.5, Pages
the plan current (monitoring, evaluating and updating the mitigation
28 -30
X
plan within a 5 -year cycle)? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(i))
ELEMENT A: REQUIRED REVISIONS
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ELEMENT B. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
61. Does the Plan include a description of the type, location, and Section 3.2: 3.2.1 —
extent of all natural hazards that can affect each jurisdiction(s)? 3.2.12, Pages 34 -75
(Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
B2. Does the Plan include information on previous occurrences of 'Section 3.2: 3.2.1 —
hazard events and on the probability of future hazard events for each 3.2.12, Pages 34 -75
jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(i))
B3. Is there a description of each identified hazard's impact on the
community as well as an overall summary of the community's
vulnerability for each jurisdiction? (Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
B4. Does the Plan address NFIP insured structures within the
jurisdiction that have been repetitively damaged by floods?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(2)(ii))
ELEMENT I3: REQUIRED REVISIONS
ELEMENT C. MITIGATION STRATEGY
C1. Does the plan document each jurisdiction's existing authorities,
policies, programs and resources and its ability to expand on and
improve these existing policies and programs? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(3))
C2. Does the Plan address each jurisdiction's participation in the NFIP
and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(ii))
C3. Does the Plan include goals to reduce /avoid long -term
vulnerabilities to the identified hazards? (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(i))
C4. Does the Plan identify and analyze a comprehensive range of
specific mitigation actions and projects for each jurisdiction being
considered to reduce the effects of hazards, with emphasis on new
and existing buildings and infrastructure? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(3)(ii))
C5. Does the Plan contain an action plan that describes how the
actions identified will be prioritized (including cost benefit review),
implemented, and administered by each jurisdiction? (Requirement
§201.6(c)(3)(iv)); (Requirement §201.6(c)(3)(iii))
X
on 3.3, Pages 75-
X
on 3.4, Page 86
X
Section 4.1, Pages 88-
'93 X
'Section 4.2, Page 94
X
Section 4.3, Page 95
X
Section 4.4, Table 4.5,
Pages 95 -98
X
ection 4.5, Table 4 -6,
ages 99 -103 PI X
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C6. Does the Plan describe a process by which local governments will
Section 4.6, Page 104
integrate the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning
X
mechanisms, such as comprehensive or capital improvement plans,
when appropriate? (Requirement §201.6(c)(4)(ii))
ELEMENT C: REQUIRED REVISIONS
REGULATION 1. ,
(section and/or Not
Regulation 44 CFR 201.6 Met Met
ELEMENT D. PLAN REVIEW, EVALUATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION (applicable to plan updates
only)
D1. Was the plan revised to reflect changes in development?
Section 5.1, Pages
(Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
106 -107
X
D2. Was the plan revised to reflect progress in local mitigation
Section 5.2, Pages
efforts? (Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
107 -110
X
D3. Was the plan revised to reflect changes in priorities?
Section 5.3, Page 110
(Requirement §201.6(d)(3))
X
ELEMENT D: REQUIRED REVISIONS
ELEMENT E. PLAN ADOPTION
E1. Does the Plan include documentation that the plan has been
Section 6.1, Page
formally adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction
111 -113
X
requesting approval? (Requirement §201.6(c)(5))
E2. For multi - jurisdictional plans, has each jurisdiction requesting Not Applicable
approval of the plan documented formal plan adoption?
(Requirement §201.6(c)(5))
ELEMENTS: REQUIRED REVISIONS
ELEMENT F. ADDITIONAL STATE REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL FOR STATE REVIEWERS ONLY;
NOT TO BE COMPLETED BY FEMA)
F1,
F2.
ELEMENT F:_REQUIRED REVISIONS
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SECTION 2:
PLAN ASSESSMENT
INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of the Plan Assessment is to offer the local community more
comprehensive feedback to the community on the quality and utility of the plan in a narrative
format. The audience for the Plan Assessment is not only the plan developer /local community
planner, but also elected officials, local departments and agencies, and others involved in
implementing the Local Mitigation Plan. The Plan Assessment must be completed by FEMA.
The Assessment is an opportunity for FEMA to provide feedback and information to the
community on: 1) suggested improvements to the Plan; 2) specific sections in the Plan where
the community has gone above and beyond minimum requirements; 3) recommendations for
plan implementation; and 4) ongoing partnership(s) and information on other FEMA programs,
specifically RiskMAP and Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs. The Plan Assessment is
divided into two sections:
1. Plan Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement
2. Resources for Implementing Your Approved Plan
Plan Strengths and Opportunities for Improvement is organized according to the plan
Elements listed in the Regulation Checklist. Each Element includes a series of italicized bulleted
items that are suggested topics for consideration while evaluating plans, but it is not intended
to be a comprehensive list. FEMA Mitigation Planners are not required to answer each bullet
item, and should use them as a guide to paraphrase their own written assessment (2 -3
sentences) of each Element.
The Plan Assessment must not reiterate the required revisions from the Regulation Checklist or
be regulatory in nature, and should be open -ended and to provide the community with
suggestions for improvements or recommended revisions. The recommended revisions are
suggestions for improvement and are not required to be made for the Plan to meet Federal
regulatory requirements. The italicized text should be deleted once FEMA has added
comments regarding strengths of the plan and potential improvements for future plan
revisions. It is recommended that the Plan Assessment be a short synopsis of the overall
strengths and weaknesses of the Plan (no longer than two pages), rather than a complete recap
section by section.
Resources for Implementing Your Approved Plan provides a place for FEMA to offer
information, data sources and general suggestions on the overall plan implementation and
maintenance process. Information on other possible sources of assistance including, but not
limited to, existing publications, grant funding or training opportunities, can be provided. States
may add state and local resources, if available.
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Guidance and Resources
Local Mitigation Planning Handbook
https; / /www.ferna.gov/ media - library /assets /documents /31598
Beyond the Basics
http: / /Enitigationguide.o[g/
Mitigation Ideas
https-.Ilwww,fema.gov/media-Iibrary/assets/documents/30627
Plan Integration: Linking Local Planning Efforts
https://www.fema.gov/media-Iibrarv/assets/documents/108893
Integrating Disaster Data into Hazard Mitigation Planning
https://www.fema.gov/media-Iibrary/assets/documents/103486
Integrating Historic Property and Cultural Resource Considerations into Hazard Mitigation
Planning
https:Zlwww. fem a.pov /ar /media - library /assets /documents /4317
Community Rating System User Manual
https:llwww.fern a.pov /media -I i brary /assetsldocu ments /8768
U.S. Climate Resilient Toolkit
https: / /toolkit.climate.eov/
2014 National Climate Assessment
http: / /nca 2014.globatchanize.gov/
Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation
htt]2: / /ipcc- ws2,gov /SREx /imap,es /unloads /SREx -All FINAL.pdf
FY15 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance
https:l/www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/103279
Climate Resilient Mitigation Activities for Hazard Mitigation Assistance
httos://www.fema.gov/media-library/assetS/documents/110202
Training
More information at https : / /training.fema.gov /emi.aspx or through your State Training Officer
Mitigation Planning
IS -318 Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities
httos:// training. fema.gov /is /courseoverview.aspx ?code =is -318
IS -393 Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
https : / /tra ining. fema.gov /_3_s /cou rseoverview.aspx?code -is -393. a
G -318 Preparing and Reviewing Local Plans
G -393 Mitigation for Emergency Managers
Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Grant Programs
IS -212.b Introduction to Unified HMA
htto:llwww.trai n ine.fema.eov /is /cou rseoverview.aspx ?code =lS -212. b
IS -277 Benefit Cost Analysis Entry Level
http://www.training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-277
E -212 HMA: Developing Quality Application Elements
E -213 HMA: Application Review and Evaluation
E -214 HMA: Project Implementation and Programmatic Closeout
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E -276 Benefit -Cost Analysis Entry Level
GIS and Hazus -MH
IS -922 Application of GIS for Emergency Management
http: // www. training. fema.pov /is /courseoverview.asi2x ?code =IS -922
E -190 ArcGIS for Emergency Managers
E -296 Application of Hazus -MH for Risk Assessment
E -313 Basic Hazus -MH
Floodplain Management
E -273 Managing Floodplain Development through the NFIP
E -278 National Flood Insurance Program/ Community Rating System
Potential Funding Sources
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
POC: FEMA Region IX and State Hazard Mitigation Officer
Website: httos: / /www.fema.goy/ hazard - mitigation- prant- program
Pre - Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
POC: FEMA Region IX and State Hazard Mitigation Officer
Website: https : / /www.fema.govZpre- disaster- mitigation- grant - program
Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program
POC: FEMA Region IX and State Hazard Mitigation Officer
Website: htti2s: / /www.fema.g v /florid- mitigation- assistance - grant - program
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program
POC: FEMA Region IX
Website: https:// www.fema.gov/ emergency- managemertt.performance- grant - program
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action regarding approval of an amendment to the MuniTemps
agreement number 4802 for temporary staffing in the Public Works Department for Interim
Director of Public Works. (Fiscal Impact $50,000.00)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Authorize City Manager to execute an amendment, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, with MuniTemps, for additional temporary staffing.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Sixth Amendment to Agreement No. 4802
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: $50,000.00
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): From Accounts: 001 - 400 - 4801 -4101 (43,500), 501 -400-
7102 -4101 (438,750), 502- 400 - 4301 -4101 (- $7,750)
(various Public Works Divisions — Full Time Salaries)
To Account: 001 - 400 - 4801 -6214 ($3,500), 501- 400 -7102-
6214 ($38,750), 502- 400 - 4301 -6214 ($7,750) (Public
Works - Professional and Technical)
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 5(b) Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability:
El Segundo approaches its work in a financially disciplined and
responsible way
Objective: 2 The City will maintain a stable, efficient, and transparent financial
environment
ORIGINATED BY: Joseph Lillio, Director of Finance
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Director of Public Works position became vacant in November. The City is currently
conducting an executive search for a Director of Public Works, with initial interviews having
been conducted last week. It is anticipated that the position will be filled in late May. In 2014,
the City Manager approved a five year on -call agreement for staffing services with MuniTemps
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to provide staffing services for the City in order to address vacancies in various departments. The
original contract was in the amount not to exceed $25,000. Since that time, the City has amended
the contract five times, to amount not to exceed $220,000. The most recent amendment was done
in December 2016. It is anticipated an additional amount of $50,000 will be necessary to meet
the needs of the Public Works Department for the next two months, bringing the contract total to
an amount not to exceed $270,000. Because this amendment to the agreement exceeds $25,000,
City Council approval is required.
At this time, staff is requesting the City Council approve a sixth amendment to the agreement for
an additional amount of $50,000.00, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for MuniTemps
Inc. to provide temporary staffing services to the Public Works Department. MuniTemps has
provided customer service consistent with their agreement terms and conditions.
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Agreement No. 4802F
SIXTH AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT NO. 4802 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
MUNITEMPS, a division of GOVERNMENT STAFFING SERVICES, INC.
THIS SIXTH AMENDMENT ( "Amendment ") is made and entered into this 18th day of April
2017, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law city and municipal corporation
existing under the laws of California ( "CITY "), and MUNITEMPS, a division of GOVERNMENT
STAFFING SERVICES, INC., a California CORPORATION ( "STAFFING FIRM ").
1. Pursuant to Section 31 of Agreement No. 4802 ( "Agreement "), Section 1(C) of the
Agreement is amended to read as follows:
"C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay
CONTRACTOR an additional Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000.00) for CONTRACTOR's services not to exceed a
total of Two Hundred - Seventy Thousand Dollars
($270,000)."
2. This Amendment may be executed in any number or counterparts, each of which will be an
original, but all of which together constitutes one instrument executed on the same date.
4. Except as modified by this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of Agreement No.
4802 remain the same.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first
hereinabove written.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Greg Carpenter,
City Manager
ATTEST:
Tracy Weaver,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
MUNITEMPS, a division of
GOVERNMENT STAFFING SERVICES,
INC.
John Herrera, President
Taxpayer ID No. 20- 8332593
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to award a standard Public Works Contract to Byron
Epp, Inc. for the Fire Station 1 Apparatus Bay Doors Replacement Project, Project No.
PW 15 -23B (Fiscal Impact: $218,550.00)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract in a form
approved by the City Attorney with Byron Epp, Inc. in the amount of $198,682.00 and
authorize an additional $19,868.00 for construction related contingencies;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in Adopted Budget
Amount Budgeted: $385,640.00
Additional Appropriation: $0
Account Number(s): 301 - 400 - 8201 -8702 (Fire Station Seismic Retrofit / Install
Doors)
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4 Develop Quality Infrastructure and Technology
Objective: 1 City infrastructure is well maintained
Goal: 3 Develop as a Choice Employer & Workforce
Objective: 4 The City has an inspired, engaged workforce
ORIGINATED BY: Cheryl Ebert, Senior Civil Engineer y
REVIEWED BY: Ken Berkman, Interim Public Works Director
Chris Donavan, Fire Chief
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager lqt
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The apparatus bay doors at Fire Station 1 (FS1) are currently roll -up doors that provide ingress
and egress from the Station. They are aging and in need of replacement due to routine mechanical
breakdowns. Fire Department staff requested newer technology folding doors to replace the
existing roll -up doors. The new doors would provide decreased opening times and increased
reliability; thus improving apparatus response times on emergency calls. The City's consultant for
the seismic retrofit design, KPFF, has recommended four -fold doors and provided specifications
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for their installation. Only three of the five doors, those opening up to Main Street, are
recommended for replacement at this time to provide cost savings.
On May 17, 2016, City Council adopted the plans and specification for the Project and authorized
staff to advertise for construction bids. Public Works staff commenced research and outreach
activities to the construction community to try and ensure experienced and successful contractors
pursued this niche type of project. In addition, with the other capital improvements slated for FS 1
this fiscal year, staff from Public Works and Fire agreed to install the doors after the other internal
improvement projects were completed. Therefore, on March 28, 2017, the City Clerk received
and opened one (1) bid as follows:
1. Byron Epp, Inc. $198,682.00
The lowest responsive and responsible bidder is Byron Epp, Inc. Although it was the only bid
received, the cost is in line with similar works of four fold doors in other fire stations. Staff
checked the Contractor's license status and references, and found Byron Epp, Inc. has satisfactorily
met the City's requirements and has successfully completed similar projects for other public
agencies. The project will not affect the funding for the Fire Station Seismic Retrofit Project even
though the two projects share the same expense account. The funding for the seismic retrofit
project will be adjusted with internal cost saving identified in other areas if needed with no new
appropriation.
Staff respectfully recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a standard
Public Works Contract in a form approved by the City Attorney with Byron Epp, Inc. in the amount
of $198,682.00, and authorize an additional $19,868.00 for construction related contingencies.
With the contract award, a Notice to Proceed for the fabrication of the doors is anticipated in June
2017, with installation of the doors at expected to occur in October 2017.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the Bikeway Design
Plans, Project No. PW 16 -29. (Fiscal Impact: $99,323.52. Measure R fund)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the Bikeway Design Plan by JMDiaz, Inc.
(Project No. PW 16 -29);
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Resolution
Project Location Map
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in the adopted budget
Amount Budgeted: $150,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 110- 400 - 8203 -6214 (Measure R Professional & Technical)
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4 Develop Quality Infrastructure and Technology
Objective: 1 City infrastructure is well maintained
ORIGINATED BY: Lifan Xu, City Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Ken Berkman, Interim Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager ,k
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
In 2010, City Council adopted a resolution authorizing City staff to participate in the South Bay
Regional Bicycle Master Plan planning with the South Bay Bicycle Coalition. The goal of the
plan was to create a master plan that would regionally connect South Bay cities through a bicycle
network and to encourage the allocation of transportation and grant funds to pedestrian and bicycle
network as they became available.
The bicycle Master Plan was completed in Summer 2011 and was subsequently approved by the
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). On May 20, 2014, City Council
authorized entering an agreement with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG)
to receive Grant Funds from the Measure R South Bay Highway Program (SBHP) and
now
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subsequently award a Professional Services Agreement with JMDiaz, Inc. (JMD) for design
services for the following four bikeways in El Segundo:
• Aviation Blvd., from Imperial Hwy. to Rosecrans Ave.
• Douglas Street, from Imperial Hwy. to Rosecrans Ave.
• Nash Street, from Imperial Hwy to El Segundo Blvd.
• El Segundo Blvd., from Sepulveda Blvd. to Aviation Blvd.
The streets chosen in El Segundo for the installation of bikeways and related facilities supports
Metro's "First Mile — Last Mile" objective to create networks and facilities that encourage people
to take public transportation in lieu of single car trips; it has the potential to significantly benefit
the employees of our large and small businesses.
The Bikeway Design Plans by JMD have been completed under the supervision of Engineering
Division staff, with the exception of Aviation Blvd. Construction of the Aviation Blvd. segment
is dependent upon Metro vacating a portion of its right -of -way along Aviation Blvd., and Metro
has refused to vacate its right -of -way or to grant an easement. Staff explored the possibility of
reallocating the remaining grant funds to other bikeways with SBCCOG staff, but the guidelines
prohibit any fund reallocation. Therefore, staff has been directed to remove the Aviation
Boulevard segment from the current project, to be revisited in the future when conditions are more
favorable and further grant funding opportunities are available.
Therefore, staff respectfully recommends City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the
Bikeway Design Plans for the Douglas Street, Nash Street and El Segundo Boulevard bikeways.
Accounting Summary:
$150,000.00 Budgeted Amount from Measure R SBHP fund
- $99,323.52 Total Spent Funds to be reimbursed from Measure R SBHP fund
$ 50,676.48 Unspent Measure R SBHP fund Amount to be disencumbered by SBCCOG
Once the Bikeway Design Plans are approved by Council, staff will apply for grants and explore
other funding opportunities for construction, and also include it in the Capital Improvement
Projects list for the Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Committee's (CIPAC) consideration.
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RESOLUTION NO. _
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PW16 -29, BIKEWAY DESIGN PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 830.6 AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT
PAYMENT ACCOUNT.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City retained J M Diaz, Inc. ( "Consultant ") as the engineer to design
and prepare the plans for PW16 -29, Bikeway Design ( "Project ");
B. The Consultant informed the City Engineer that these plans are complete
and that construction of the Project may begin;
C. The City Engineer reviewed the completed design and plans for the
Project and agrees with the Consultant that the plans are complete and
the Project may be constructed;
D. The City Council wishes to obtain the immunities set forth in Government
Code § 830.6 with regard to the plans and construction of the Project.
SECTION 2: Design Immunity, Authorization.
A. The design and plans for the Project are determined to be consistent with
the City's standards and are approved.
B. The design approval set forth in this Resolution occurred before actual
work on the Project construction commenced.
C. The approval granted by this Resolution conforms with the City's General
Plan.
D. The City Engineer, or designee, is authorized to act on the City's behalf in
approving any alterations or modifications of the design and plans
approved by this Resolution.
E. The approval and authorization granted by this Resolution is intended to
avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.
SECTION 3: Project Payment Account. For purposes of the Contract Documents
administering the Project, the City Council directs the City Manager, or designee, to
establish a fund containing sufficient monies from the current fiscal year budget to pay
for the Project ( "Project Payment Account "). The Project Payment Account is the sole
source of funds available for the Contract Sum, as defined in the Contract Document
administering the Project.
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SECTION 4: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2017.
ATTEST:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENSLEY, City Attorney
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
David H. King, Assistant City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to approve Final Parcel Map No. 73476, a subdivision to
merge two lots into one parcel and to subdivide it for commercial condominium purposes located
at 119 -125 Lomita Street. (Fiscal Impact: N /A)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Adopt the proposed Resolution, approving a Final Parcel Map No. 73476, and
authorizing the Director of Planning and Building Safety and the City Clerk to sign and
record said Map; and /or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Final Parcel Map No. 73476; and
2. Proposed Resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager&g;
REVIEWED BY: Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safet)
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
Background and Discussion
On July 22, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed subdivision
located at 119 -125 Lomita Street.
The project site (the "Property ") is within the Small Business (SB) zone in the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan ( "SHSP "). The proposed project involves merging two lots into one parcel and to
subdivide it to create three commercial condominium units. Proposed Parcel No. 1 (identified in
Parcel Map No. 73476 is 11,400 square feet in area with 80 feet of frontage on Lomita Street.
The site was previously developed with three commercial buildings and surface parking. The
applicant (Mr. Drogmund) has demolished the previous improvements and is in the process of
constructing a new 2 -story building with 6,840 square feet of net floor area and a surface parking
lot containing 17 parking spaces. The subdivision will allow for the space within the building to
be sold to three separate owners.
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Based on the evidence presented at the hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2778 approving Environmental Assessment No. EA -1116 and Subdivision No. SUB 15 -06
for Parcel Map No. 73476.
The Final Parcel Map conforms to the Tentative Map and has been reviewed and approved by
the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. City staff has determined that Final
Parcel Map No. 73476 is in substantial conformance with the General Plan and applicable zoning
and building ordinances.
Government Code § 66458 states that a Final Parcel Map must be reviewed and approved by a
jurisdiction's legislative body. Pursuant to Government Code § 66458, the Final Parcel Map is
now ready for approval by the City Council. City staff have prepared the attached, proposed
resolution approving the map and recommend the City Council adopt the resolution. If the City
Council approves the Final Parcel Map, it will be recorded in the County Recorder's Office.
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1 PARCEL SHEET 1 OF 2 SHEETS
11,440SQ.FT. PARCEL MAP N0. 73476
IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDU
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18 AND
19, BLOCK 4, OF THE EL SEGUNDO
TRACT, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK
18, PAGE 69 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE
OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID
COUNTY.
FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
I HEREBY STATE TFIAT I AM THE SUBDIVIDER OF THE LANDS INCLUDED WITHIN fm... THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION AND WAS
THE SUBDMSION SHOWN ON THIS MAP WITHIN THE DISTINCTIVE BORDER COMPILED FROM RECORD DATA IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
UNESI AND I CONSENT TO THE PREPARATION AND FILLING OF SAID MAP AND # OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT ANO LOCAL ORDINANCE AT THE REQUEST OF
SUBDIVISION. PROPELLER PROPERTIES LLC, ON NOVEMBER 10, 2015.
1 > I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS PARCEL MAP SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO THE
APPROVED OR CONDITIONALLY APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP, IF ANY.
C_ -- SUBDIVIDER ,/ A
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08 RECORD OWNER IS: PROPELLER PROPERTIES LLC, CiAFirY J. R{1B1{T„ R.G. 0626 DATE
A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LABILITY COMPANY
A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER COMPLETING THIS
CERTIFICATE VERIFIES ONLY THE IDENTITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL WHO
SIGNED THE DOCUMENT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ATTACHED,
AND NOT THE TRUTHFULNESS, ACCURACY, OR VALIDITY OF THAT
DOCUMENT.
STATE OF CAUFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
ON LAM Lt4 �/ BEFORE ME, 1"wE'� �l'"tVP��•rryi
A NOTARY PUBLIC, PERSONALLY APPEARED re #i' ro Muh
WHO PROVED TO ME ON' THE BASIS OF SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE TO BE THE
PERSON(4 WHOSE NNAE(,g) IS /ARE SUBSCRIBED TO THE WITHIN INSTRUMENT
AND ACKNOWLEDGED TO ME THAT HE /SHEf1HL''` EXECUTED THE SAME IN
HIS /LIERf�iIEIR AUTHORIZED CAPACTTYK -S) AND THAT BY HIS /NERfTMEfR
SIGNATUREO ON THE INSTRUMENT, THE PERSON($) OR TILE ENTITY UPON
BEHALF OF WHICH THE PERSON(g) ACTED, EXECUTED THE INSTRUMENT.
I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CAUFORNIA THAT THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPH IS TRUE AND CORRECT,
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL
SIGNATURE: ^ -Q-r -- 'i/
PRINTED NAME- �trk -t4- ai rw.l
MY PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
MY COMMISSION NO. 21 SL °10-1
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL CERTIFICATES HAVE BEEN FILED AND DEPOSITS
RAVE BEEN MADE THAT ARE REQUIRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS
66492 AND 66493 OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
BY _
DEPUTY DATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF i - --
HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES
AND SPECLAL ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED AS TAXES ON THE LAND SHOWN ON
MAP OF PARCEL MAP NO, 73476 AS REQUIRED BY LAW,
EXECUTIVE OFFICER. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
BY
DEPUTY DATE
RECORD DATA WAS
RECORD DATA WAS TAKEN FROM EL SEGUNDO TRACT, AS PER MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 16, PAGE 69 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY
QNDOIAINIUM NOEL
THIS SUBDIVISION IS APPROVED AS A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT FOR 3
(THREE) UNITS, WHEREBY THE OWNERS OF THE UNITS OF AIR SPACE WILL
HOLD AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON AREAS THAT WILL, IN TURN,
PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR THE UNITS
CITY,AEBY CERTIFY THAT IEHA
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP; THAT IT CONFORMS
SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE TENTATIVE MAP AND ALL APPROVED ALTERATIONS
THEREOF; THAT ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCES OF THE
CNY OF EL SEGUNDO A- PUCABLE AT THE TIME OF APPROVAL OF THE
TENTATIVE MAP HAVE.. BEEN COMPLIED WITH; THAT ALL PROVISIONS OF THE
SUBDIVISION MAP ACT SECTION 66450 (a)(1)(2) AND (3) HAVE BEEN
COMPLIED WITH; AND THAT I AM SATISFIED THAT THIS MAP IS TECHNICALLY
CORRECT WITH RESPECT TO CITY RECORDS.
STEPHANIE KATSOULEAS, R.C.E. NO. 61997
CITY ENGINEER, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
LiTY xREASI R3B; s CCR nCA E
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, TO WHICH THE LAND
INCLUDED WITHIN THIS SUBDIVISION OR ANY PART THEREOF IS SUBJECT,
AND WHICH MAY BE PAID IN FULL, HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL
CRISTA BINDER /DATE
CITY TREASURER, CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
pyA+!a!ING GOMMI^�+5�?'S CCRITPIClTE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO AT A MEETING HELD ON JULY 22, 2015, APPROVED THE
ATTACHED MAP
SAM LEE DATE
SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
L,",i3BNTY SURVEYOR °S. CERTIFICA1�17
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP; THAT IT COMPLIES
WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF
APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP; AND THAT I AM SATISFIED THAT THIS
MAP IS TECHNICALLY CORRECT IN ALL RESPECTS NOT CERTIFIED BY THE
CITY ENGINEER..
COUNTY SURVEYOR
BY /
FABRIZIO G. PACHANO, DEPUTY DATE
L.S. NO 7274
CITY C(,.',(RO STAT }]AFNT:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
BY RESOLUTION NO. ADOPTED AT ITS SESSION HELD ON
THE DAY OP 2017, APPROVED THE
ANNEXED MAP AND SUBDIVISION.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO DATE
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 73476 FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA -1116 AND SUBDIVISION
NO. SUB 15 -06 TO MERGE TWO LOTS INTO ONE PARCEL AND TO
SUBDIVIDE IT FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES, LOCATED AT 119-
125 LOMITA STREET IN THE SMALL BUSINESS (SB) ZONE IN THE
SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN (SHSP).
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:
A. On April 27, 2015, Brett Drogmund of Propeller Properties, LLC filed an
application for Environmental Assessment No. EA -1116 and Subdivision
No. SUB 15 -06 for Tentative Parcel Map No. 73476 to merge two lots into
one parcel and to subdivide it for condominium purposes;
B. On July 22, 2015, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2778
approving Environmental Assessment No. EA -1116 and Subdivision No.
SUB 15 -06 for Tentative Parcel Map No. 73476; and
C. The Final Parcel Map now requires approval by the City Council.
SECTION 2: Final Map Findings. Based upon the entirety of the record including,
without limitation, the staff report, the City Council approves Final Map for the following
reasons:
A. The Final Parcel Map substantially conforms to Tentative Parcel Map. No.
73476 approved by Planning Commission Resolution No. 2778; and
B. The Final Parcel Map conforms to the El Segundo Municipal Code and
Subdivision Map Act (Government Code §§ 66410, et seq.).
SECTION 3: Authorization. The Director of Planning and Building Safety and the City
Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and record said Map and take any further actions
needed to effectuate this Resolution.
SECTION 4: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and
remain effective unless superseded by a subsequent resolution.
SECTION 5: The City Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to Brett
Drogmund and to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 6: This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become
effective immediately upon adoption-
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of April, 2017.
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 18th day of April, 2017, 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
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving Plans and Specifications
for the Lighted Crosswalk Repairs Project on Main Street between El Segundo Boulevard
and Pine Avenue, Project No. PW 17 -20 (Fiscal Impact: to be determined)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for the Lighted Crosswalk
Repairs Project on Main Street between El Segundo Boulevard and Pine Avenue;
2. Alternately, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Resolution
Location Map
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in Adopted Budget
Amount Budgeted: $80,000
Additional Appropriation: No
Account Number(s): 301 - 400 - 8203 -8946 (Capital Improvement Fund)
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4 Develop Quality Infrastructure and Technology
Objective: 1 City infrastructure is well maintained
ORIGINATED BY: Floriza Rivera, Principal Civil Engineer
REVIEWED BY: Ken Berkman, Interim Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager,
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Mid -block lighted stamped crosswalks were installed years ago near the following locations on
Main Street between El Segundo Boulevard and Pine Avenue:
1.
117 Main Street
2.
214 Main Street
3.
337 Main Street
4.
418 Main Street
The lighted crosswalks were older models based on outdated technology and subject to frequent
breakdown and expensive repairs in outdoor conditions. They eventually stopped functioning
altogether and the push button poles were removed. This project proposes to remove the existing
lights within the stamped crosswalks and replace them with solar powered wireless lights, along
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with re- installation of push button poles. A similar model of the crosswalk lights selected for this
project has been used successfully for two lighted crosswalks on Maple Street between Lairport
Street and Nash Street. The funding for the project is included in the adopted FY 2016/17 Budget.
Staff respectfully recommends City Council adopts the plans and specifications and the attached
Resolution and authorize advertising for bids. The schedule for the project is estimated as follows:
Advertise for bids
April 2017
Award by City Council
June 2017
Construction Start
August 2017
Construction End
August 2017
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RESOLUTION NO. _
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR REPAIR
OF LIGHTED CROSSWALKS ON MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO BETWEEN EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD AND PINE
AVENUE. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6 AND
ESTABLISHING A PROJECT PAYMENT ACCOUNT.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City Engineer prepared specifications and plans for repair of lighted
crosswalks on Main Street in the City of El Segundo between El Segundo
Boulevard and Pine Avenue (the "Project "). The plans and specifications
are complete. Bidding for construction of the Project may begin;
B. The City Council wishes to obtain the immunities set forth in Government
Code § 830.6 with regard to the plans and construction of the Project.
SECTION 2: Design Immunity; Authorization.
A. The design and plans for the Project are determined to be consistent with
the City's standards and are approved.
B. The design approval set forth in this Resolution occurred before actual
work on the Project construction commenced.
C. The approval granted by this Resolution conforms with the City's General
Plan.
D. The City Engineer, or designee, is authorized to act on the City's behalf in
approving any alterations or modifications of the design and plans
approved by this Resolution.
E. The approval and authorization granted by this Resolution is intended to
avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.
SECTION 3: Project Payment Account. For purposes of the Contract Documents
administering the Project, the City Council directs the City Manager, or designee, to
establish a fund containing sufficient monies from the current fiscal year budget to pay
for the Project ( "Project Payment Account ") following receipt of construction bids. The
Project Payment Account will be the sole source of funds available for the Contract
Sum, as defined in the Contract Document administering the Project.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution.
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SECTION 5: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20
ATTEST:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENSLEY, City Attorney
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
David H. King, Assistant City Attorney
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AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving plans and specifications for
Center St. Water Main Improvement, Pine Ave. to El Segundo Blvd., Project No. PW 17 -22.
(Fiscal Impact: To be determined)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Adopt the attached Resolution approving plans and specifications for Center St. Water Main
Improvements, Pine Ave. to El Segundo Blvd. (Project No. PW 17 -22);
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Map of Project Area
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in Adopted Budget
Amount Budgeted: $3,000,000.00 (Water CIPs)
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 501- 400 - 7103 -8206 (Water Enterprise Fund)
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4 Develop Quality Infrastructure and Technology
Objective: 1 The City's infrastructure is well maintained.
ORIGINATED BY: John Gilmour, Senior Engineering Associate
REVIEWED BY: Ken Berkman, Interim Public Works Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Much of the City's water transmission and distribution system dates back to the 1920's. Many of
these water mains have exceeded their useful life and are in need of replacement. Standard
practices call for replacing lines every 50 -70 years due to natural degradation from soil chemistry
and chlorinated potable water sources. Staff regularly evaluates the conditions of the pipes to
develop and prioritize a replacement schedule each year. The water main on Center Street has
experienced several breakages over the past years; subsequently, staff evaluated its condition and
determined that the segment between Pine Avenue and El Segundo Boulevard (2,100 feet) is in
urgent need of replacement. This work was identified and approved in FY 2016/17 Budget as part
of the Capital Improvement Program and will advance our ultimate goal to replace all of our aging
water infrastructure.
Omnis Consulting Inc. prepared the construction plans and specifications for the Project under
staff direction. The plans and specifications are complete and ready for adoption by City Council;
therefore, staff respectfully recommends City Council adopt the attached resolution and authorize
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staff to advertise the project for bids. The schedule for the project is estimated as follows, to
minimize any potential impacts related to the El Segundo Middle School:
Advertise for bids April 2017
Award by City Council June 2017
Construction July- August 2017
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RESOLUTION NO. _
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CENTER ST. WATER MAIN, PINE AVE. TO
EL SEGUNDO BLVD., PROJECT NO. PW 17 -22, PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 830.6 AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT
PAYMENT ACCOUNT.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City retained Omnis Consulting, Inc. ( "Consultant ") as the engineer to
design and prepare the plans and specifications for Center St. Water
Main, Pine Ave. to El Segundo Blvd., Project NO. PW 17 -22 ( "Project ");
B. The Consultant informed the City Engineer that these plans and
specifications are complete and that construction of the Project may begin;
C. The City Engineer reviewed the completed plans and specifications for the
Project and agrees with the Consultant that the plans and specifications
are complete and the Project may be constructed;
D. The City Council wishes to obtain the immunities set forth in Government
Code § 830.6 with regard to the plans and construction of the Project.
SECTION 2: Design Immunity, Authorization,
A. The design and plans for the Project are determined to be consistent with
the City's standards and are approved.
B. The design approval set forth in this Resolution occurred before actual
work on the Project construction commenced.
C. The approval granted by this Resolution conforms with the City's General
Plan.
D. The City Engineer, or designee, is authorized to act on the City's behalf in
approving any alterations or modifications of the design and plans
approved by this Resolution.
E. The approval and authorization granted by this Resolution is intended to
avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.
SECTION 3: Project Payment Account. For purposes of the Contract Documents
administering the Project, the City Council directs the City Manager, or designee, to
establish a fund containing sufficient monies from the current fiscal year budget to pay
for the Project ( "Project Payment Account "). The Project Payment Account is the sole
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source of funds available for the Contract Sum, as defined in the Contract Document
administering the Project.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of
ATTEST:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
for
Mark D. Hensley
City Attorney
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
, 2017.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
Consideration and possible action regarding 1) Approval to reactivate class specification formally
abolished by Council and include in the Classification Plan, 2) Adoption of a Resolution
reactivating the Basic Monthly Salary Range for the job classifications of Accountant and 3)
Approval of Examination Plans. (Fiscal Impact: $113,000)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Approve to reactivate the Accountant classification and to include in the Classification Plan.
2. Adopt the Resolution reactivating the Basic Monthly Salary Range for the job classifications of
Accountant.
3. Approve the Examination Plans for Accountant.
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Proposed Class Specification.
2. Resolution establishing the Basic Monthly Salary for reactivated job classifications.
FISCAL IMPACT: $ 113,000
Amount Budgeted: $ 113,000
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s):
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 1 Enhance Customer Service & Engagement
Objective: 1 Provides unparalleled service to internal and external customers
ORIGINATED BY: Mayra Houston, Human Resources Manager -- /14
REVIEWED BY: Lynn Lindberg, Human Resources Director,►
bA
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager,
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Accountant position was abolished at the City Council meeting held on September 17, 2013
with the creation of the Payroll Accountant position. At the September 28, 2016 Council Meeting,
Council adopted Resolution approving the 2016 -2017 Final Operating and Capital Improvement
Budget which included staffing for the Accountant position. Adoption of the Resolution
establishing Basic Monthly Salary Range, and approval of the Class Specification and Examination
Plan for the reactivated classification are necessary in order to implement the approved changes.
The recommended classification and salary range are as follows:
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A. Job Classification and Salary Range Changes in the FY 2016 -2017 Operating Budget
A cnnrnntant
This position is assigned to the Finance Department and will be responsible for performing
professional accounting duties in preparation of factual and analytical statements and reports;
analyzing and evaluating financial records; and performing a wide variety of duties requiring
confidentiality, independent judgment and decision making. This position will continue to be part
of the Management /Confidential employee group and compensated at the salary grade 31M
$5,953.28 - $7,003.28.
B. Examination Plan
Accountant
Open Competitive or Promotional
- Written Exam
- Structured Technical and
Career Preparation Interview
Pass /Fail
Open Competitive or Promotional
Weighted 100%
Approval of exam plans for Merit System job classifications in all City Departments has been
required since the passage of Initiative Ordinance No. 586 in April 1962.
For departments other than Police and Fire, the plan may consist of any one or combination of the
following techniques:
1. Written;
2. Oral;
3. Demonstration; and
4. Any evaluation of education, experience, or skills or physical fitness, which fairly evaluate the
relative capacities of the applicants.
Police and Fire Departments:
The examination plan for entrance or promotional, for the Police and Fire Departments, shall
consist of a written examination and one or more of the following:
1. Oral;
2. Demonstration; and
3. Any evaluation of education certification, experience, or skills or any test of manual skills or
physical fitness, which fairly evaluates the relative capacities of the applicant.
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City of El Segundo, CA
ACCOUNTANT
Job Description
Job Code: 311
Dcfynition: Under general supervision, performs professional accounting duties in preparation of
factual and analytical statements and reports; analyzes and evaluates financial records; and
performs a wide variety of duties requiring confidentiality, independent judgment and decision
making.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.
This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive
listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates and performs accounting operational functions including accounts payable, accounts
receivable, payroll, general journal and the like; evaluates accounting procedures and fiscal
practices and recommends and assists in implementing new or revised accounting systems,
procedures and records; participates in developing computer programs for accounting analyses.
May assist with bi- weekly payroll warrants, payroll registers and reports; prepares magnetic media
for storage of payroll records; prepares tax return and other reporting documentation related to
payroll matters; compiles routine reports related to payroll activity; merges payroll records in
Finance System.
Prepares detailed accounting, statistical and narrative financial statements and reports requiring
analysis and interpretation of source data; administers designated accounts and programs; performs
both general ledger and bank account reconciliations and prepares related work sheets, cash
balances, proofs and schedules.
Provides professional level staff support related to the administration of the City's employer -
employee relations program, including duties requiring access to confidential information utilized
in the development of management positions in the contract negotiations process.
Provides professional level staff support related to: the analysis of association proposals and
costing of association economic items; employee discipline; employee investigations; grievance
processing; employee related litigation; processing of EEOC and FEHC complaints; reductions in
force; departmental reorganizations; employee association decertifications and elections;
performance evaluations; probationary releases; closed promotional testing processes; wage
garnishment judgments, and confidential medical information.
Conducts and /or coordinates internal and external audits of financial records; examines, analyzes
and verifies documents to ensure adherence to established internal controls and accepted
professional standards.
Monitors, coordinates and makes adjustments to accounting subsystems; assists in closing the
City's financial records at the end of the accounting period; assists with annual year -end audit and
other periodic compliance audits throughout the year; and assists in budget preparation and
interfaces with departments in preparing annual budget.
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Coordinates and reviews work of fiscal and clerical staff in making entries, reconciliations and
performing other fiscal record keeping work.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance, Finance Manager or Revenue
Manager, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and auditing, including governmental
accounting and budgeting; including best practices related to internal controls and accounting
procedures.
Knowledge of data processing applications related to accounting and budgeting procedures and
practices, as well as general office procedures.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of supervision.
Skill applying and adapting established accounting principles and procedures to a variety of City
accounting applications.
Skill interpreting and applying accounting- related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and
procedures.
Skill performing professional level staff support related to the administration of the City's
employer - employee relations program.
Skill analyzing data and drawing logical conclusions.
Skill preparing and maintaining accurate reports and records.
Skill using standard office computer programs, including spreadsheets.
Skill communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other
City employees and the public, and in functioning effectively in a confidential work environment.
Working Conditions:
Typical office environment.
Licensing /Certification Requirements:
None.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree with major coursework in accounting, business administration or a closely
related field, and two (2) years of accounting - related experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BASIC MONTHLY
SALARY FOR THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTANT
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
Section 1: The City Council approves the following basic monthly salary range:
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
Accountant
31M $5,953.28 $6,196.89 $6,452.69 $6,721.27 $7,003.28
Section 2: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution; record this
Resolution in the book of the City's resolutions; and make a minute of the adoption of the
Resolution in the City Council's records and the minutes of this meeting.
Section 3: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain
effective unless repealed or superseded.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18 day of April , 2017.
Suzanne Fuentes
Mayor
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CERTIFICATION
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 Resolution No.
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 18th day of
April, 2017, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
NOT PARTICIPATING:
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 18th day of April, 2017.
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
of the City of El Segundo,
California
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
By:
David King
Assistant City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA HEADING: Continued Business
Informational report on the Strategic Plan's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the month of
March 2017. (Fiscal Impact: none)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file an informational report on March KPIs.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Exhibit A - Key Performance Indicator results for the month of March 2017
2. Exhibit B — ESPD Performance Metrics for February 2017
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 5(b) Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability:
El Segundo approaches its work in a financially disciplined and
responsible way
Objective: 2 The City will maintain a stable, efficient, and transparent financial
environment
FISCAL IMPACT: $ (0)
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
PREPARED BY: Joseph Lillio, Finance Director,
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
The Mayor and City Council, the City Manager, and City staff worked diligently to develop a three -
year Strategic Plan. The mission, "Provide a great place to live, work and visit," serves as the
foundation for the City's five major goals. These goals are:
1. Enhance Customer Service and Engagement;
2. Support Community Safety and Preparedness;
3. Develop as a Choice Employer and Workforce;
4. Develop Quality Infrastructure and Technology; and
5. Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability.
Identifying these goals enables the City to align its efforts and resources to accomplish the goals and
achieve positive progress for the community of El Segundo. This plan sets the course for the City of
El Segundo to ensure the City's mission is accomplished. 1
.;
The three -year Strategic Plan is a living document and should not be considered static by any means.
The strategic plan features a framework that can be adjusted based on the current needs of the
community. The goals, objectives, activities, and key performance indicators (KPIs) will be reviewed
annually and Council can modify these if necessary. Also, on a quarterly basis the City will provide
updates on the progress and performance of the work plan and monthly updates on the KPIs. As such,
the plan may be modified to ensure that stated goals are aligned with the needs of the community.
This is the second monthly report to City Council on the KPIs. The monthly reporting on the City-
wide performance indicators is part of the approved strategic plan and falls under the strategic goal
of "Enhance Customer Service and Engagement ". The strategic objective under this goal is "the City
is transparent regarding services and performance ". Finally, the related strategic activity is "report
City -wide performance indicators ". As staff presents the monthly KPIs to Council, the KPI
measurements can be modified per Council's direction.
Furthermore, with the adoption of the 3 -year strategic plan, the strategic planning and budgeting
process are now linked to assure that the City's budget reflects City Council and community priorities.
With the development and implementation of the strategic plan, the City of El Segundo reaffirms its
commitment to continue to provide exceptional services and programs to its community.
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Exhibit A - Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
Enhance Customer Service and Engagement
Goal 1(a): El Segundo provides unparalleled service to internal and external customers
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
Cross- training and cross - communication
1) City operations are
Building: 30 plan
Building: 43 plan
unified and integrated
Enhance collaborative capacity Citywide
checks - 11.8 days to
checks - 14 days to
(e.g., teleconferencing)
review
Electrical: 12 plan
review
Electrical: 8 plan
Build a business center for the
development team and customers
checks - 16.2 days to
checks - 16.9 days to
review
review
Mechanical: 7 plan
Mechanical: 9 plan
checks- 11.1 days to
checks- 18.9 days to
Average workdays to
process plan check reviews &
review
review
2) City services are
the number of plan checks
Plumbing: 3 plan
Plumbing: 3 plan
convenient, efficient and user
per FTE (P &BS)
checks - 5 days to
checks - 30.3 days to
friendly for all residents and
Replace, streamline and optimize website
review
review
businesses
with mobile app and robust intranet
Grading: 2 plan
Grading: 0 plan
checks - 26 days to
checks - 0 days to
review
review
51 total plan checks
63 total plan checks
& an average of 8
& an average of 8
FTEs = 6.75 per FTE
FTEs = 7.9 per FTE
Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
Enhance Customer Service and Engagement
Goal 1(a): El Segundo provides unparalleled service to internal and external customers
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
Provide online business transactions for
residents and business community
Average workdays to
6 permits reviewed
4 permits reviewed
E file and Online Plan Check, online
process film permits &
for an avaerage of
for an average of
permitting (all business areas), Online
the number of film
48 hours
48 hours
business license renewal, new application
permits per FTE (Finance)
turnaround
turnaround
process, payments. Online T.O.T. reporting
and payment remittance
Provide a user - friendly digital file cabinet
for public to access online
2) City services are
Monthly report on
Provide GIs software access to basic
convenient, efficient and user
property information and relevant
Resident /Business
friendly for all residents and
documents
satisfaction survey s (CM)
businesses
Create a citizens' training academy
I Expand Library hours, search access,
Turnaround time to
programs, etc.
process all City contracts
Average of 8 days to
Average 6.9 days
Expand Parks & Rec programs to (a)meet
& the number of
process 14
to process 39
the customer demand of affordable, safe,
contracts processed per
agreements by .75
Agreements by .75
and fun programs for youth
FTE (City Clerk)
FTE
FTE
Employee
Implement year -long festivities and
celebration of the City's Centennial
satisfaction survey s
(H.R.) (to be
Amend codes in response to issues
discovered by staff and customers
developed)
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Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
Enhance Customer Service and Engagement
Goal 1(b): El Segundo's engagement with the community ensures excellences — it understands
and exceeds customer expectation
Objective
Activity
I
KPIs
I
February
March
April
Average
Quarterly status report
3) The City is
to City Council on the
transparent regarding
Report Citywide performance indicators
strategic work plan
services and performance
Assess customer satisfaction via
(Finance)
Monthly report on
Annual resident and business
Resident /Business
surveys
satisfaction surveys
Post service or event questionnaires
(Finance)
4) The City engages in
regular, intentional
i
19,586 card holders,
19,223 card
information gathering
Number of Library card
13,386 visitors,
holders, 16,612
holders, library visitors,
Visitors, 16,242
13,553 Circulation
Personal outreach throughout year
number of circulation of
Circulation of
of Materials,
materials, & attendance
Materials,
Attendance at
at programs (Library)
Attendance at
Programs - 333
Program - 619
Enrollment in Park /Rec
Provide inter - departmental tours and
programs & General Fund
brief overview of services provided
cost per attendee
5) City communication
(Rec /Park)
is comprehensive and
Expand use of social media as
integrated
communication tool
Event attendance &
General Fund cost per
Expand use of E- newsletters as
attendee (Rec /Park)
communication tool
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Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
Support Community Safety and Preparedness
Goal 2: El Segundo is a safe and prepared city
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
Ensure equipment, systems and staffing
Monthly report on
See attached
See attached
Crime Statistics (P.D.)
"Exhibit A"
"Exhibit B"
remain up to date with standards and
local needs (e.g., high- density
Monthly report on
construction and increased service
Priority 1 response times
155 calls with 24
112 calls with 24
demands, changed crime rates, State laws
& number of Priority 1
FTEs = 6.5 calls per
FTEs = 4.7 calls per
and funding)
responses per FTE (P.D.)
FTE
FTE
Institute proactive plans to mitigate
9 Members Trained
hazards within the City with community
19 Members
involvement
Number of CERT
Trained
60 labor hours of
members trained
training conducted
Ensure redundancies are in place
annually & the number of
60 labor hours of
by FD Staff
labor hours by staff (F.D.)
training conducted
by FD Staff
1) The City has a
proactive approach to
risk and crime that is
EMS Calls:
EMS Calls:
outcome focused
Avg. time Dispatch
Avg. time Dispatch
Prepare via planning, training and mock
Average total response
to Arrive on scene
to Arrive on scene
activities
time for Fire &EMS calls
4 min 03 sec
4 min 09 sec
and the number of FTEs
Fire Calls:
Fire Calls:
responding per call (FD)
Avg. time Dispatch
Avg. time Dispatch
to Arrive on scene
to Arrive on scene
4 min 59 sec
5 min 23 sec
1,786 service calls
1,442 service calls
Number of total service
Ensure ordinances are current with
at 24 patrol FTEs =
at 24 patrol FTEs =
calls per sworn FTE (PD &
new /emerging risks
74.4 service calls
60.1 service calls
FD)
per FTE
per FTE
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Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
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Inform owners re retro -fit for
2) Proactive
earthquakes
Citizen surveys &
communication and
questionnaires (CM)
community engagement
Use social media to keep community &
staff informed & engaged
Develop as a Choice Employer and Work Force
Goal 3(a): El Segundo is a City employer of choice and consistently hires for the future
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
129 Days & 8
74 days & 16
Average time to fill
recruitments filled
recruitments filled
Institute a wellness program to enhance
recruitments & the
The City has a strong
wellbeing and morale
number of recruitments
Filled to HR FTE's =
c ulture of customer
c
Filled to HR FTEs =
filled per H.R. FTE
4.5
service, employee
5.33
retention, and internal
Number of vacancies
feedback
32 full-time
33 full-time
Institute a formal Employee Recognition
(H.R.)
Quarterly turnover
Program
2 (1 f/t & 1 p /t)
6 (2 f/t & 4 p /t)
percentage (H.R.)
2) The City provides a
Applicant surveys & the
competitive environment
total number of surveys
and nimble hiring / on
Ensure process excellence to attract
received per recruitment
qualified applicants
boarding process for its
(H.R.) (to be
employees
developed)
Train employees to effectively and
3) The City has a
efficiently perform their jobs
comprehensive,
intentional plan for staff
Develop employees so they are prepared
Number of internal
3
0
development, training
to progress in the organization
promotions (H.R.)
and succession
Develop employees to be able to fill
critical vacancies from within
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Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
Develop as a Choice Employer and Work Force
Goal 3(b): The El Segundo workforce is inspired, world - class, engaged — increasing stability and innovation
Objective
Activity
KPIs February
March
April
Average
4) The City has a
Average
I
Regularly assess Citywide facility needs
culture of innovation,
Each department will develop plans for
meet safety standards and best practices
Quarterly report on
trust and efficient
advancing these items
Annual Employee
satisfaction surveys
5) City Staff enjoy
mastery, autonomy and
Department leaders as a group will
(H.R.)(to be developed)
Identify funding and commit to future
purpose in their work —
develop plans for reinforcing these items
ride
implementation (PW
Develop Quality Infrastructure & Technology
Goal 4(a): El Segundo's physical infrastructure supports an appealing, safe, and effective
City
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
Regularly assess Citywide facility needs
meet safety standards and best practices
Quarterly report on
status of capital
Identify funding and commit to future
improvement plan
infrastructure needs
implementation (PW
1) The City optimizes
Coordinate multi- agency CIP
its physical resources
Monthly re on
Y ort p
254 Potholes, 13
Maintain park equipment and fixtures to
number of potholes &
p
366 potholes, 20
Sidewalk
meet safety standards and best practices
sidewalk repairs
skim patches,- 174
Grinding /AC
completed & the
labor hours
Repairs, 32 skim
■ Enhance trimming schedule to mitigate
number of labor hours
patches, 2 Digouts
risk
spent per repair (PW)
139 labor hours
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Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
Develop Quality Infrastructure & Technology
Goal 4(b): El Segundo's technology supports effective, efficient, and proactive operations
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
2) The City has an
Improve efficiency and effectiveness of
Status update of IS
integrated focus on
staffing and leave replacement, with safety
master plan
technology
focus
implementation (IS)
Water bill: 406
Water bill: 601
Number online
3) The City has an
online payments
online payments
transactions
s conducted
effective structure to
made
made
from residents,
meet the technology
Use the full potential of software
businesses and
needs of the City and its
Employees: 320
Employees: 318
employees (City -
constituents
wide /Finance to report)
online timesheets
online timesheets
submitted
submitted
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Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
Develop Quality Infrastructure & Technology
Goal 4(b): El Segundo's technology supports effective, efficient, and proactive operations
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
Use mobile app to allow residents to
easily report ROW problems and issues
Implement paperless: Payroll,
Purchasing & A/P
Monthly analytical
Scan historical documents
analysis of City website
traffic: number of visitors
Develop an updated and user friendly
(hits), what webpage was
4) The City invests in
website that is Basil navigated; Y g
most viewed, and how
systems as necessary in order
communicating City's ability to meet
g Y Y
many inquiries were
to add citizen value, provide
citizen and business service expectations;
made from community
279 Total IS Tickets,
322 Total IS Tickets,
access to information that is
attracts new business; and is feature -rich
via web tools (IS
272 Closed tickets,
296 Closed Tickets,
easily available, engage
180:31 hours spent
533 hours spent
pending implementation
residents in civic
of new website)
resolving tickets
resolving tickets
Expand Library access to internet
participation, and provide
Agenda Management System(s)
mass notification
Monthly reporting of
Replace Online classes & reservations
Total IS tickets, closed
system (CLASS)
tickets, and hours spent
Plan and implement self- checkout
resolving tickets
Wi -Fi in all critical City facilities
Purchase equipment and systems
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Key Performance Indicators for the Month of March
Champion Economic Development & Fisca Sustaina ility
Goal 5(a): El Segundo promotes community engagement and economic vitality
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
1) Implement a
Advocate and promote local arts
Tracking of economic
comprehensive economic
indicators and tax
budget
Monthly OpenGov
Promote business attraction and
development strategy to
retention
revenue annually (Econ
ensure the City
Dev)
Develop revenue streams and reserve fund
status reports on budget
February data
March data
Use events strategically
encourages a vibrant
appropriate reserve
to keep infrastructure advancing
versus actuals (accessed
updated
updated
business climate that is
Business
via City website) (Finance
accessible, user - friendly
Actively communicate, advertise and engage
retention /attraction /satis
and welcoming to all
in Public Relations
faction surveys (Econ Dev
Quarterly status report to
residents, businesses and
to be developed)
City Council on the strategic
visitors
Develop a comprehensive master fee
work plan progress
Champion Economic Development & Fiscal Sustainability
Goal 5(b): El Segundo approaches
its work in a financially disciplined and responsible way
Objective
Activity
KPIs
February
March
April
Average
Annual adoption of a structurally balanced
2) The City will
budget
Monthly OpenGov
maintain a structurally
balanced budget with
Develop revenue streams and reserve fund
status reports on budget
February data
March data
appropriate reserve
to keep infrastructure advancing
versus actuals (accessed
updated
updated
via City website) (Finance
levels
Review and refine the budget / strategic
Quarterly status report to
plan process
City Council on the strategic
Develop a comprehensive master fee
work plan progress
schedule and cost recovery policy to support
(Finance)
3) The City will
City needs
maintain a stable,
efficient, and transparent
Annual percent of costs
financial environment
Review of Business License Tax
recovered for services
provided (Finance)
Quarterly investment
Annual review of financial policies
policy compliance
Fully in compliance
Fully in compliance
(Treasury)
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ESPD Performance Metrics
Exhibit B: Monthly Report - February 2017
CRIME TYPE # of Crimes Percent Change From
El Segundo Previous Year (YTD)
Culy Gar Haw HBch MBch Ina PV RBch Torr
Homicide
4
0%
0
0
0
0
Rape
1
100%
4
2
0
0
Robbery
1
100%
14
18
0
4
Aggravated Assault
0
67%
11
17
0
0
Burglary
14
0%
26
47
8
12
Theft / Larceny
27
-14%
56
132
26
62
Vehicle Theft
12
46%
23
50
9
3
Arson
0
0%
1
2
0
1
Total Part 1
55
0%
0 135
268
43
82
0 0 0 0
PRIORITY TYPE # of Calls Response Times
El Segundo (Dispatch to Onscene)
Priority E 2 1:05
Priority 1 112 4:04
Total 114 4:01
POSITION
All RCC Agencies -- # of Calls / Response Times
(Dispatch to Onscene)
66 calls / 3:19 minutes
1376 calls / 5:15 minutes
1442 calls / 5:10 minutes
RECRUITMENT & HIRING
Entry - Police Officer Police Officer Trainee Oral Board - 2/23/2017
Pre- Serivice / Lateral 1 Pre - Service Test - 1 applicant failed oral exam, 1 applicants remain in the background process
Police Service Officer No recruitments
Police Assistant Accepting Applications - 88 received
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 18, 2017
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Dr. Don Brann
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to appoint two Council Members to an ad -hoc committee to address
the rising California Public Employees Retirement System (Ca1PERS) costs. (Fiscal Impact: $0)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. City Council appoint two Council Members to an ad -hoc PERS Committee to address the
rising PERS costs.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
None
FISCAL IMPACT: $ (0)
Amount Budgeted: $0
Additional Appropriation: N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 5(b) Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability:
El Segundo approaches its work in a financially disciplined and
responsible way
Objective: 2 The City will maintain a stable, efficient, and transparent financial
environment
PREPARED BY: Joseph Lillio, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager IQ
DISCUSSION:
Per direction of City Council from the April 4, 2017 Council meeting, City Council is being asked to
appoint two Council Members to an ad -hoc PERS Committee. This Committee will explore potential
solutions to effectively address the rising pension costs the City will need to confront in the coming
years. The composition of this ad -hoc committee is to be discussed by City Council.
BACKGROUND:
At the December 21, 2016, Ca1PERS Board (the "Board ") meeting, it was approved by the Board to
lower the Ca1PERS discount rate assumption. The discount rate, or long -term rate of return, was
adjusted from 7.5% to 7.0 %.
Lowering the discount rate means the City's plan will see an increase in both the normal cost (the cost
of pension benefits accruing in one year for active members) and the accrued liabilities (the future cost
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of pension benefits). These increases to the normal cost and accrued liabilities will result in higher
required employer contributions beginning in FY 2018 -19. As displayed in graph 1 below, the City will
begin to experience additional pension contributions from the discount rate change beginning in FY
2018 -19.
Graph 1: Total annual Ca1PERS pension contributions by the City
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$5,000,000
$0 2016 -17 2017 -18 2018 -19 2019 -20 2020 -21 2021 -22 2022 -23
7.5% Discount Rate $10,596,497 $11,269,657 $12,422,183 $13,642,946 $14,379,473 $15,227,620 $15,929,139
7.0% Discount Rate $10,596,497 $11,269,657 $12,837,825 $14,535,806 $16,499,911 $18,011,363 $19,423,895
In addition to the approved lowering of the discount rate, Ca1PERS is contemplating additional changes
to the pension system to further mitigate risk. These changes will have added budgetary pressures on
the City of El Segundo. The additional steps that could be taken to further mitigate funding risks
include:
• Margins for conservatism: This could be accomplished by either further lowering the
discount rate or by changing other actuarial assumptions to include additional conservatism.
• Systematic De- risking: This would involve changing the asset allocation gradually over time
to lower investment risk and reduce the funding risks outlined in the report.
• Flexible De- risking: This would involve changing the asset allocation but only when good
investment returns permit this to occur without increasing employer rates beyond their
expected levels.
• Multiple Asset Allocation Choices: This would involve providing employers with the ability
to choose from a range of asset allocations (e.g. high, medium and low risk). This option has
been requested by a number of employers.
• Risk Sharing Options: While the Board does not have the ability to change the benefit
structure or member contribution rates, the level of risk could be reduced by either benefit
design or various forms of employee /employer cost sharing. This would require legislative
changes.
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