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2018 Oct 02 - CC PACKET AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
• COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City-related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524-2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only, — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250.
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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 sem.) 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
1. Sean Norwood v. City of EI Segundo, Workers Compensation Appeals Board
Case No. ADJ10243733
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): -2- matters
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -8-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters
Association; Supervisory, Professional Employees Association; City Employee
Association; and Executive and Management/Confidential Employees
(unrepresented groups).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager, Greg
Carpenter and Human Resources Director.
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AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City-related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2)working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524-2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor George Lopez, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Brann
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PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation — Police Department to introduce New HR Analyst, Marilyn Dyson
and New Police Assistant 1, Alejandra Rivera.
b) Proclamation — Fire Prevention Week October 7 through October 13, 2018
c) Presentation — Chevron regarding refinery catalyst dust release.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to Citv Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the
Agenda by title only.
Recommendation — Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
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1. Consideration and possible action to amend the Development Standards of
the Corporate Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) § V(F)(4)(c)(8) to allow
balconies to project up to 10 feet into a required setback. The City Council
Certified a Final EIR (FEIR) on January 2, 2002 for the development of the
CCSP. The proposed project is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California
Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "State CEQA Guidelines"), since
it involves a minor revision to the Development Standards. No new
significant effects previously analyzed in the FEIR will result from a minor
modification to the Development Standards. Accordingly, no further
environmental review is required pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. §
15168(a)(3) in connection with the issuance of rules and regulations.
(Applicant: William Messori, representing EVA Airways Corporation).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Introduce an Ordinance (Specific Plan Amendment No.
SPA 18-01) amending the Development Standards of the Corporate Campus
Specific Plan (CCSP); 2) Schedule second reading and adoption of the
Ordinance for October 16, 2018; 3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Consideration and possible action to receive and file report on Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan checks and permits since adoption of the ADU
ordinance in July, 2017 (12 month review).
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file report regarding ADU permits; 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a call for
discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of
business.
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3. Warrant Numbers 3022788 through 3023017 and 9000572 through 9000572
on Register No. 24 in the total amount of $1,788,369.39 and Wire Transfers
from 9/10/18 through 9/23/18 in the total amount of $2,940,308.66.
Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to
release. Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due
to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and
wire transfers.
4. Special City Council Minutes of September 4, 2018 (Budget Session lll),
Regular City Council Minutes of September 4, 2018 and Regular City
Council Minutes of September 18, 2018.
Recommendation — 1) Approval
5. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute
an amendment to License Agreement No. 4698, in a form approved by the
City Attorney, with The EI Segundo Nursery School Group ("Co-Op") to
operate a non-profit pre-school at the Clubhouse Building for three years at
$600.00 per year.
(Fiscal Impact: estimated revenue of $1800.00)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
License Agreement No. 4698 with The EI Segundo Nursery School Group ("Co-
Op") in a form approved by the City Attorney to operate a non-profit pre-school at
the Clubhouse Building for an additional 3 years at $600 per year; 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
6. Consideration and possible action regarding Environmental Assessment
No. EA-1011, General Plan Amendment No. GPA 13-01, Zone Change No.
ZC 13-01, and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 13-01 for the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan update project. (Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
Address: Smoky Hollow
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1573 for
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1011, General Plan Amendment No. GPA
13-01, Zone Change No. ZC 13-01, and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 13-01;
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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7. Consideration and possible action regarding City Council approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1198 and Zone Text Amendment No.
ZTA 17-06 to establish a parking in-lieu fee program in the Smoky Hollow
area. (Applicant: City of EI Segundo) Address: Citywide
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1574 for
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1198 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA
17-06 to establish a parking in-lieu fee program in the Smoky Hollow area and
adopt a parking in-lieu fee; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related
to this item.
8. Consideration and possible action to approve the Joint Powers Agreement
for the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group (RTG); Adopting
Resolution No. XXX supporting the EI Segundo Fire Department's
membership within the RTG authority, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the JPA.
(Fiscal Impact: $0)
Recommendation — 1) Approve the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group
(RTG) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA); 2) Adopt Resolution No. XXX approving
membership within the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group (RTG) Joint
Powers Authority; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the JPA agreement
and to take such reasonable actions as may be required to implement the intent
of the program; 4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
9. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of ongoing
professional service agreements and blanket purchase orders for FY
2018/2019 in excess of $50,000 for various departments; and possible
action to waive the formal bidding process and authorize the continued
purchase of various goods and services as described below.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in the FY 18/19 Budget: General Fund $2,311,321;
Asset Forfeiture Fund $13,000; Prop A Fund $30,000; Water Enterprise
Fund $109,000; Wastewater (Sewer) Enterprise Fund $13,000; Golf Course
Enterprise Fund $96,000)
Recommendation —
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No.
4095 with High Point Strategies, LLC for City's advisors and advocate
regarding issues relating to LAWA, LAX, FAA, MTA and other Los Angeles
agencies, in a form approved by the City Attorney to (1) extend the term of
the agreement to September 30, 2019; (2) authorize payment for services up
to $75,000 (General Fund — City Manager); and (3) take such additional,
related, action that may be desirable.
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(2) Authorize the City Manager to issue a blanket purchase order to Baker &
Taylor Information Services for supplying books and other library materials
for not to exceed amount of $ 85,145 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund -
Library).
(3) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with J.
Lee Engineering provides plan check and inspection consulting services for
the Building and Safety Division in the amount not to exceed $120,000 in FY
2018/2019 (General Fund — Building Safety).
(4) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with JAS to
provide plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building and
Safety Division in the amount not to exceed $60,000 in FY 2018/2019
(General Fund — Building Safety).
(5) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with Hayer
Consultants, Inc. to provide plan check, permitting staff, and inspection
consulting services for the Building and Safety Division in the amount not to
exceed $75,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund — Building Safety).
(6) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with
Michael Baker International to provide professional planning consulting and
interim staffing services for the City's Planning Division in the amount not to
exceed $120,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund — Building Safety).
(7) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with CSG
Consultants to provide professional planning consulting services for the
City's Planning Division in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in FY 2018-
2019 (General Fund — Building Safety).
(8) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with
Westchester Medical Group/Center for Heart and Health to provide annual
fitness for duty, and annual physical examinations for public safety and
executive physical examinations not to exceed $60,000 in FY 2018/2019
(General Fund — Human Resources/Fire).
(9) Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with HR Dynamics &
Performance Management to add consulting services in the Human
Resources Department. The total cost for FY 18-19 is not to exceed
$100,000 (General Fund - Human Resources).
(10) Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with All Cities
Management Services, Inc. for ongoing services to provide crossing guard
services for the EI Segundo School District not to exceed $103,626 in FY
2018/2019 (General Fund — Finance Administration (non-departmental).
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(11) Authorize the City Manager to issue a blanket purchase order to The Pun
Group LLP for auditing services of the City's internal controls and annual
financials not to exceed amount of $64,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund
— Accounting Services)
(12) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Hinderliter De Llamas
& Associates (Agreement #3313) to provide professional services related to
sales and use tax for an amount not to exceed $100,000 in FY 2018/2019
(General Fund — Finance Business Services).
(13) Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Robert Half
International to provide professional staffing services to various departments
for an amount not to exceed $500,000 in FY 2018-2019 (General Fund — City-
wide departments).
(14) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Lane Donovan
Partners, LLC (Agreement #3399) to provide management services for The
Lakes Golf Course for an amount not to exceed $96,000 in FY 2018/2019
(Golf Course Enterprise Fund — Recreation & Parks).
(15) Authorize the City Manager to extend Agreement # 4096 with Landcare USA,
LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney and issuance of a blanket
purchase order to provide weekly landscape services for an amount not to
exceed $238,540 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund — Recreation & Parks).
(16) Authorize staff to continue to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel for City
vehicles and equipment through the use of spot market purchasing in an
amount not to exceed $315,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund = $250,000;
Asset Forfeiture Fund = $13,000; Prop "A" Fund = $30,000; Water Enterprise
Fund = $9,000; Wastewater (sewer) Enterprise Fund = $13,000).
(17) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Metron Farnier in an
amount not to exceed $100,000 in total for the purchase of single jet AMR
water meters for the City's water system in FY 2018/2019 (Water Enterprise
Fund).
(18) Authorize the City Manager to extend the ongoing professional service
Agreement #4269 with Aerotek Professional Services for providing
temporary staffing service for the Public Works Department not to exceed
$200,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund — Public Works, Government
Buildings).
(19) Authorize the City Manager to amend contract #3957 with Galls LLC for
purchasing uniforms and equipment for the Police Department, not to exceed
$60,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund — Police Department). Galls, LLC is
the only physical location that provides in-house, appointment tailoring,
embroidery and distribution of equipment in the State of California
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(20) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible actions related to these items.
F. NEW BUSINESS
F. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
H. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel —
Council Member Nicol —
Council Member Brann —
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsatuk —
Mayor Boyles —
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Onlv — 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
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The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property
Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or
discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with
the City's Labor Negotiators.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
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Presentation
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New HR Analyst, Marilyn Dyson and
New Police Assistant 1 , Alejandra Rivera.
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WHEREAS, fire departments in the United States responded to an estimated 352,500 home fires in 2016,
according to the latest research from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA);and
WHEREAS, home fires killed 2,735 people in the United States in 2016,according to the National Fire
Protection Association;and
WHEREAS, the fire death rate per 1000 home fires reported to U.S. fire departments was 10 percent
higher in 2016 than in 1980;and
WHEREAS, residents should identify places in their home where fires can start and eliminate those
hazards; and
WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half,and
WHEREAS, Residents should install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping
area, and on every level of the home; and
WHEREAS, home fire escape plans should be developed by all members of the household and practiced at
least twice a year to ensure everyone know what to do in a real fire situation;and
WHEREAS, The El Segundo Fire Department, which is dedicated to the safety of life and property from
the devastating effects of fires and other emergencies, is joined by concerned citizens of our
community, as well as businesses, the school district, service clubs and other organizations,in
its fire safety efforts.
NOW,THEREFORE, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California,in
commemoration of the great Chicago Fire of 1871, which killed 250 persons, left 100,000 homeless, and
destroyed more that 17,400 buildings, and in order to raise the awareness in the community of the importance
of practicing fire prevention and fire safety to avoid needless loss of property and life, do hereby proclaim the
week of October 7 through October 13,2018 as:
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
FURTHER, the Mayor and Members of the City Council join Fire Chief Christopher Donovan in inviting the
El Segundo community to observe Fire Prevention Week by practicing fire prevention and fire safety year-round
and heeding the message "Look Listen. Learn. Be aware—fire can happen an
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 2, 2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Special Orders of Business—Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to amend the Development Standards of the Corporate Campus
Specific Plan(CCSP) § V(F)(4)(c)(8)to allow balconies to project up to 10 feet into a required setback.
The City Council Certified a Final EIR (FEIR) on January 2, 2002 for the development of the CCSP.
The proposed project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act(California
Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14
California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "State CEQA Guidelines"), since it involves a
minor revision to the Development Standards. No new significant effects previously analyzed in the
FEIR will result from a minor modification to the Development Standards. Accordingly, no further
environmental review is required pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15168(a)(3) in connection with the
issuance of rules and regulations. (Fiscal Impact:None)(Applicant: William Messori,representing EVA
Airways Corporation).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Introduce an Ordinance (Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 18-01) amending the
Development Standards of the Corporate Campus Specific Plan(CCSP);
2. Schedule second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for October 16, 2018;
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance (strike-out/underline version)
2. Planning Commission Staff Report Dated August 23, 2018
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2849
FISCAL IMPACT:None.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 1(a). Provide unparalleled service to internal and external customers
Objective: City services are convenient, efficient and user-friendly for all residents,
businesses, and visitors
Activity: Amending the specific plan in response to a customer's request.
PREPARED BY: Maria Baldenegro, Assistant Planner/]6
REVIEWED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Direct
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
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INTRODUCTION:
On June 6, 2018, William Messori representing EVA Airways Corporation filed an application for their
new headquarters offices at 2125 Campus Drive in the CCSP. The proposed amendment was originally
intended to allow balconies to project into the required front yard setback.However,on August 23,2018,
the applicant requested to modify the text to allow balconies to project into all required setback areas.
As a result, the language was revised and the Planning Commission approved an amendment to the
Development Standards of the CCSP to allow balconies to project up to ten feet into a required setback.
The proposed amendment will allow the applicant to develop two office buildings containing balconies
which project up to ten feet into the minimum required 15-foot side yard setback, measuring from the
concrete curb face adjoining a private street. Balconies are proposed adjacent to Campus Square Drive
and Campus Square West.
PROJECT BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION:
In 2002, the City Council approved a Specific Plan for the Corporate Campus Development, which
allowed the development of up to 2,175,000 gross square feet of building area and a Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) of.99 on a 46.5-acre site. The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) was certified by the
City Council on January 2, 2002 (City Council Resolution No. 4241 and Ordinance No. 1345). The
CCSP is 46.5 acres in size and is located in the northeast quadrant of the City. The CCSP is bounded by
Atwood Way and the Metro Green Line to the north,Douglas Street to the east,Mariposa Avenue to the
south, and Nash Street and Metro Green Line to the west.
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The applicant's site is located at 2125 Campus Drive, within the Corporate Campus Specific Plan
(CCSP) zone. The site is rectangular in shape, and is bounded by Campus Drive (private) to the south,
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Maple Avenue to the north, Campus Square West (private)to the east, and Nash Street to the west. The
applicant's site is 113,544 square feet and has 274 feet of frontage along Nash Street, 412 feet of street
frontage along Campus Drive, and 274 feet of street frontage along Campus Square West. In 2017, the
applicant obtained approval to subdivide the 2.6 acre parcel to create three lots for the purpose of
constructing two five-story office buildings containing 37 condominium units and to construct a five-
level parking structure containing 37 parking condominium units. When the plans for the project were
submitted to the City, staff discovered that balconies were proposed within the required front yard
setback and advised the applicant to file an application for a Specific Plan Amendment.
The proposed amendment to the development standards of the Corporate Campus Specific Plan will
allow new buildings to contain balconies closer to the street on the facades which face the street,making
them more architecturally attractive and will be enjoyed by the employees and its visitors within a
commercial district.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The City Council Certified a Final EIR (FEIR) on January 2, 2002 for the development of the CCSP
project. The proposed project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated
thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "State CEQA Guidelines"), since
it involves a minor revision to the Development Standards. No new significant effects previously
analyzed in the FEIR will result from a minor modification to the Development Standards. Accordingly,
no further environmental review is required pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15168(a)(3) in connection
with the issuance of rules and regulations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning staff recommends that the Council:
1. Introduce an Ordinance (Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 18-01) amending the
Development Standards of the Corporate Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) ;
2. Schedule second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for October 16, 2018;
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CORPORATE CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS TO ALLOW BALCONIES TO PROJECT INTO A
REQUIRED SETBACK.
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1 : The City Council finds and declares that:
A. On January 2, 2002, the City Council approved a development
known as Corporate Campus under EA-548. Approvals for that
development included a Specific Plan, a General Plan Amendment,
a Zone Change, a Subdivision, and a Development Agreement for
the development of 2,175,000 square feet of office, light industrial,
retail, restaurant, health club, hotel conference, medical/dental
office, and day care uses, along with public recreational facilities
and a City Fire Station on a 46.5 acre site;
B. On June 7, 2018, William Messori representing EVA Airways
Corporation filed an application for Environmental Assessment No.
EA-1204 and Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 18-01 to amend
the Corporate Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) to allow balconies to
project up to ten feet into a required setback;
C. The City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the
California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources
Code §§ 21000, et seq., CEQA) and the regulations promulgated
thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.,
CEQA Guidelines);
D. On August 23, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2849 recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance;
and
E. On October 2, 2018, the City Council held a public hearing,
considered the Planning Commission's recommendation, and
information provided by City staff and public testimony regarding
this Ordinance; and
F. The Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire
administrative record including, without limitation, the public hearing
held by the City Council on October 2, 2018.
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SECTION 2: Factual Findings and Conclusions. The Planning Commission finds
that the following facts exist and makes these conclusions:
A. On January 2, 2002, the City Council approved and certified a Final
EIR for a development known as Corporate Campus Specific Plan
under (EA-548).
B. The Corporate Campus Specific Plan is 46.5 acres in size and is
located in the northeast portion of the City of EI Segundo. The
CCSP is bounded by Atwood Way and the Metro Green Line to the
north, Douglas Street to the east, Mariposa Avenue to the south,
and Nash Street and the Metro green Line to the west.
C. The CCSP originally allowed an overall FAR of 0.99:1 and up to
2,175,000 gross square feet of development. However, in 2013 the
CCSP was amended under (EA-1021) which reduced the maximum
allowed development from 2,175,000 gross square feet to 930,025
gross square feet and an the overall FAR was reduced from 0.99:1
to 0.60:1.
D. In 2013, the City approved an Addendum to the FEIR for the
Revised CCSP development. The City determined that there would
be no new, or substantially more severe, significant impacts than
the impacts originally identified in the FEIR. The following
amendments to the specific plan were approved under (EA-1021):
1. Parking on private streets;
2. At-grade patios with 6-foot high walls, fences, and hedges to
encroach into front yard setbacks;
3. 80-foot frontage on lots that abut green-belt lots;
4. The development of green-belt lots with 30 feet of frontage;
5. Truck loading spaces to be shared with open parking spaces
and to restrict the loading hours and prohibit parking during
loading hours;
6. The update of Exhibit 3 and 4 which incorporates Vesting
Tentative Map No. 72287 into the Specific Plan Subdivision map
exhibit; and
7. An update of the Legal Description in Appendix A and the
addition of Appendix C for the Legal Descriptions of the "Green-
belt Lots."
E. In 2015, the City prepared an Addendum to the FEIR for the CCSP,
which analyzed a 5-acre site for the approval of the Lakers Facility.
The Lakers Facility was allowed up to a maximum of 133,000
square feet of combined offices, athletic training facilities, and
exhibition venues for a professional sports team. An Addendum
was prepared under the authority of CEQA Guidelines § 15164 to a
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previously certified FEIR, and according to CEQA Guidelines §
15162, a supplemental or subsequent EIR was not required.
F. The applicant's site is located at 2125 Campus Drive, within the
Corporate Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) zone and is the last site
left to be developed in the project area. The 2.6 acre site is
comprised of three parcels. The site is currently vacant, is
rectangular in shape, and is bounded by Campus Drive (private) to
the south, Maple Avenue to the north, Campus Square West
(private) to the east, and Nash Street to the west. The site is a total
of 113,543 square feet and has 274 feet of frontage along Nash
Street, 412 feet of street frontage along Campus Drive, and 274
feet of street frontage along Campus Square West.
G. In 2017, the applicant obtained approval to subdivide an existing
2.6 acre parcel to create three lots for the purpose of constructing
two five-story office buildings containing 37 condominium units and
to construct a five-level parking structure containing 37 parking
condominium units. When the plans for the project were submitted
to the City, staff discovered that balconies were proposed within the
required side yard setback and advised the applicant to file an
application for a Specific Plan Amendment.
H. The applicant proposes 157,899 gross square feet of office and
after the project is completed, the combined total building area for
the CCSP area will be 922,780 gross square feet.
I. The proposed amendment will allow the applicant to develop two
office buildings containing balconies which project up to ten feet
into the minimum required 15-foot side yard setback measuring
from the concrete curb face adjoining a private street. Balconies are
proposed adjacent to Campus Square Drive and Campus Square
West.
SECTION 3: General Plan Findings. As required under Government Code
Section 65860, the proposed amendment to the development standards of the
CCSP by the Ordinance is consistent with the EI Segundo General Plan as
follows:
A. The property is in the Corporate Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) zone
and the EI Segundo General Plan land use designation is
Corporate Campus. This land use designation permits a mix of
office, research and development, light industrial/manufacturing,
laboratories, restaurants, technology related telecommunications
and web hosting facilities, hotels, restaurants, retail, service,
recreational, public service uses (fire station), and recreational uses
(soccer field and athletic sports facility for the Lakers). The purpose
of the proposed amendment is to allow flexibility in the design of
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projects while preserving and promoting a pedestrian-oriented
environment.
B. The General Plan contains a number of relevant Goals, Objectives,
and Policies in the Economic Development Element. The goal of
Objective ED1-1 is building "support and cooperation among the
City of EI Segundo and its businesses and residential communities
for the mutual benefits derived from the maintenance and
expansion of EI Segundo's economic base." The proposed
development will expand office use area in the City. The
development will provide significant fiscal benefit to the City by
generating additional business license fees.
C. According to Policy ED1-1.2, long-run efforts for economic
development should focus on "diversification of EI Segundo's
economic base in order to meet quality of life goals." The proposed
new office development will meet quality of life goals by benefiting
the residential and business community by expanding job creation
and growth potential.
D. Policies ED1-2.1 and ED1-2.2, both seek to promote land uses,
which improve the City's commercial tax base. The purpose of the
Corporate Campus Specific Plan Land Use Designation is to
provide for office development and supporting retail and other
commercial services which provide a fiscal benefit to the City. The
proposed office development will provide this opportunity in the
northeast area of the City.
E. Any new development in the Corporate Campus Specific Plan area
is required to meet all health and safety and environmental
regulations and would be built to meet all current seismic safety
standards, as overseen by the Building Safety Division. The
proposed project is consistent with Policy LU4-1.2 and Policy LU4-
1.4.
F. The proposed amendment will allow balconies within the required
setbacks. Allowing balconies enhances the aesthetic design of a
building and improves the quality of life for employees in the area
who can enjoy fresh air while at work and the views outside
adjacent to the street or the building. Any new development would
comply with all the zoning regulations and development standards.
The proposed amendment to the development standards of the
Corporate Campus Specific Plan will allow new buildings to contain
balconies closer to the street on the facades which face the street,
making them more architecturally attractive and will provide a
people-oriented amenity for the public to enjoy within a commercial
district. The proposed project is consistent with Policy LU4-2.1.
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G. The Corporate Campus Project Site is located within a quarter-mile
of a Green Line's Mariposa/Nash Station. (Policy LU44.4) which
will help encourage transit ridership to the project site.
H. The proposed project would allow the development of a site that
has been vacant for many years and was previously improved with
a blighted former industrial use area into a new commercial
opportunity for the surrounding area. This redevelopment would
occur through the combined efforts of the City of EI Segundo and
private applicants and would conform to the Corporate Campus
Specific Plan development standards (Objective LU5-3).
I. As a re-use of a previously developed industrial site, that will be
remediated to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory
agencies and will not pose any health hazard to employees,
patrons or visitors to the site, the project is consistent with Policy
HM3-1.1 requiring compliance with hazardous materials handling
laws.
J. The project site is located within a % mile of the Metro Green Line
Light Rail with a Light Rail Station at Nash Street and Mariposa
Avenue within walking distance. The proposed office buildings will
draw visitors from the metropolitan region with the ability of
encouraging alternative modes of transportation and thus meeting
CCSP Goals 5a, 5b, and 5c.
SECTION 4: Corporate Campus Specific Plan Amendment Findings. Pursuant to
ESMC Chapter 15-26, and based on the factual findings set forth in Section 2
and 3, the proposed specific plan amendment is consistent with the ESMC and
necessary to carry out the general purpose of the CCSP as follows:
A. It is consistent with the purpose of the CCSP, which is to serve the
public health, safety, and general welfare and to provide the economic
and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land
resources.
B. It is necessary to facilitate the development process and ensure the
orderly development of commercial, industrial or office buildings on
properties in the CCSP zone which are compatible with surrounding
properties and consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the
General Plan as set forth in Section 3 above.
SECTION 5: Environmental Assessment. The City Council Certified a Final EIR
(FEIR) on January 2, 2002 for the development of the CCSP project. The
proposed project is exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and
the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§
15000, et seq., the "State CEQA Guidelines"), since it involves a minor revision
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to the Development Standards. No new significant effects previously analyzed in
the FEIR will result from a minor modification to the Development Standards.
Accordingly, no further environmental review is required pursuant to 14 Cal.
Code Regs. § 15168(a)(3) in connection with the issuance of rules and
regulations.
SECTION 6: The following amendment or addition is proposed to the
Development Standards of the CCSP Section V(F)(4)(c) as follows (strike+hm gh
is language to be deleted, and underlined is language to be added):
F. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
4. Setbacks
a. Buildings within the Specific Plan area must be setback a minimum
of fifteen feet from the adjoining public rights-of-way of Nash Street,
Atwood Way, Douglas Street, and Mariposa Avenue.
b. Building setbacks within the interior of the Specific Plan must be a
minimum of five feet from each lot line, except for buildings
adjacent to private streets/internal roadways, in which case
setbacks will be fifteen feet from curb face. Actual required
setbacks may vary depending on California Building Code, as
adopted by the ESMC, requirements that relate to type and height
of structure.
C. The following intrusions are permitted to project into a setback:
1. Architectural landscape features, such as fountains, arbors,
trellises, pergolas, colonnades, statuary, and other similar
features, as well as works of art which also do not contain floor
area; or a roof or side walls consisting of greater than 20%
component solid portions.
2. Cornices, belt courses, sills, eaves or similar architectural
features.
3. Planting boxes or masonry planters.
4. Guard railing for safety protection around ramps.
5. Mechanical equipment and housing.
6. Bay or greenhouse windows.
7. At-grade patios with 6-foot high walls, fences, and hedges within
the front yard setbacks.
8. Balconies may proiect ur) to 10 feet.
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SECTION 6: CONSTRUCTION. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in
order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's
intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the
City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this
Ordinance.
SECTION 7: ENFORCEABILITY. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC does
not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude
prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this
Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and
effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective
date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8: VALIDITY OF PREVIOUS CODE SECTIONS. If this entire
Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the ESMC or other city ordinance by this
Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous ESMC provision or
other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 9_ SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is
deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that
such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or
applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 10: RELIANCE ON RECORD. Each and every one of the findings and
determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial
evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the
project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and
determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely
supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 11: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of
this ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of EI Segundo's book of
original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of
this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this
ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
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SECTION 12: This Ordinance will become effective on the thirty-first day
following its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 2018.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
TEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five;
that the foregoing Ordinance No. was duly introduced by said City Council
at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of October, 2018, and was duly passed
and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and
attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the
16th day of October, 2018, and the same was so passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 23,2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: New Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding approval of:
1. Environmental Assessment No. EA-1204; and
2. Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 18-01:
a) To amend the Development Standards of the Corporate Campus Specific Plan(CCSP)
§ V(F)(4)(c)(8)to allow balconies to project up to 10 feet into the required front yard
setbacks.
Applicant: William Messori,representing EVA Airways Corporation.
The City Council Certified a Final EIR(FEIR) on January 2, 2002 for the development of the CCSP.
The proposed project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act(California
Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14
California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "State CEQA Guidelines"), since it involves a
minor revision to the Development Standards. No new significant effects previously analyzed in the
FEIR will result from a minor modification to the Development Standards. Accordingly, no further
environmental review is required pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15168(a)(3) in connection with the
issuance of rules and regulations.
RECOMMENDED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: It is recommended that the Planning
Commission open the public hearing, receive testimony, consider the evidence, and then adopt
Resolution No. 2849 approving Environmental Assessment No. EA-1204 recommending that the City
Council approve the Draft Ordinance.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution No. 2849
2. Draft Ordinance for an Amendment to the Specific Plan(strikeout/underline format)
3. Project Plans TD
ORIGINATED BY: Maria Baldenegro,Assistant Planner
REVIEWED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
APPROVED BY: Sam Lee,Director of Planning and Building Safet&
I. Introduction
On June 6, 2018, William Messori representing EVA Airways Corporation filed an application
for their new headquarters offices at 2125 Campus Drive in the CCSP. The applicant proposes
an amendment to the Development Standards of the CCSP to allow balconies to project into the
required front yard setbacks.
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The proposed amendment will allow the applicant to develop two office buildings containing
balconies which project up to ten feet into the minimum required 15-foot front yard setback
measuring from the concrete curb face adjoining a private street.Balconies are proposed adjacent
to Campus Square Drive and Campus Square West.
The proposed amendment to the development standards of the Corporate Campus Specific Plan
will allow new buildings to contain balconies closer to the street on the facades which face the
street, making them more architecturally attractive and will provide a people-oriented amenity
for the employees and the public to enjoy within a commercial district.
Background History
In 2002, the City Council approved a Specific Plan for the Corporate Campus Development,
which allowed the development of up to 2,175,000 gross square feet of building area and a Floor
Area Ratio(FAR)of.99 on a 46.5-acre site.The Final Environmental Impact Report(FEIR)was
certified by the City Council on January 2, 2002 (City Council Resolution No. 4241 and
Ordinance No. 1345). The first phase of development involved the following: 1)216,465 square
foot Edge at Campus Project; 2)an 83,855 square-foot hotel (Hyatt Place); 3)two soccer fields;
4) a Fire Station for the City; 5) a parking lot for the soccer fields; and 6) the internal roadway
system(private streets).
In 2013,the City Council approved a 625,205 square-foot commercial office/retail development
("Revised Project")under(EA-1021)which reduced the maximum building area from 2,175,000
gross square feet to 930,025 gross square feet and reduced the maximum Floor Area Ratio(FAR)
from .99 to .60. The remaining 23.87 acres would be developed in 3 phases. The City approved
an Addendum to the FEIR for the Revised Corporate Campus development. An addendum was
prepared and it was determined that there would be no new, or substantially more severe,
significant impacts than the impacts originally identified in the FEIR.Additionally,the following
amendments to the specific plan were approved:
1. Parking on private streets;
2. At-grade patios with 6-foot high walls, fences, and hedges to encroach into front yard
setbacks;
3. 80-foot frontage on lots that abut green-belt lots;
4. The development of green-belt lots with 30 feet of frontage;
5. Truck loading spaces to be shared with open parking spaces and to restrict the loading
hours and prohibit parking during loading hours;
6. The update of Exhibit 3 and 4 which incorporates Vesting Tentative Map No. 72287 into
the Specific Plan Subdivision map exhibit;and
7. An update of the Legal Description in Appendix A and the addition of Appendix C for
the Legal Descriptions of the"Green-belt Lots."
In 2015,the City prepared an Addendum to the FEIR for the CCSP,which analyzed a 5-acre site
for the Lakers Facility. The Lakers Facility allowed up to a maximum of 133,000 square feet of
combined offices,athletic training facilities,and exhibition venues for a professional sports team.
An Addendum was prepared under the authority of CEQA Guidelines § 15164 to a previously
certified FEIR, and according to CEQA Guidelines § 15162, a supplemental or subsequent EIR
was not required.
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The applicant's site is located at 2125 Campus Drive,within the Corporate Campus Specific Plan
(CCSP) zone. The site is currently vacant, is rectangular in shape, and is bounded by Campus
Drive (private) to the south, Maple Avenue to the north, Campus Square West (private) to the
east, and Nash Street to the west. The applicant's site is 113,544 square feet and has 274 feet of
frontage along Nash Street,412 feet of street frontage along Campus Drive,and 274 feet of street
frontage along Campus Square West. In 2017, the applicant obtained approval to subdivide the
2.6 acre parcel to create three lots for the purpose of constructing two five-story office buildings
containing 37 condominium units and to construct a five-level parking structure containing 37
parking condominium units. When the plans for the project were submitted to the City, staff
discovered that balconies were proposed within the required front yard setback and advised the
applicant to file an application for a Specific Plan Amendment.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant filed an application and proposes an amendment to the Development Standards of
the CCSP zone to allow balconies to project into the required front yard setbacks. The CCSP is
46.5 acres in size and is located in the northeast quadrant of the City. The CCSP is bounded by
Atwood Way and the Metro Green Line to the north,Douglas Street to the east,Mariposa Avenue
to the south, and Nash Street and Metro Green Line to the west.
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The surrounding land uses and zoning are described as follows:
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TABLE 1
SURROUNDING LAND USES
Land Uses Zones
North Warehouse, Office and Parking Light Industrial (M-1)and Urban Mixed
Use North(MU-N)
East Office,Parking and Research and Development Urban Mixed Use North (MU-N)
South Office Urban Mixed Use North (MU-N)
West Sports Center, Office, and Hotel Urban Mixed Use North(MU-N)
Table 2 describes the existing total building area and proposed uses in the CCSP. The CCSP was
originally approved to accommodate up to 2,175,000 gross square feet of building area.However,
in 2013 an Addendum was considered which reduced the total building area by 1,244,975 gross
square feet to 930,025 gross square feet. The applicant proposes 157,899 gross square feet of
office and the proposed combined total building area for the CCSP area is 922,780 gross square
feet.
TABLE 2
CORPORATE CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
EXISTING AND PROPOSED LAND USES
Office Other Uses
(sq. ft.) (sq. ft.)
Elevon, (24 lots) 117,038 115,775 (Medical, software, and other)
Shokeen, (1 lot) 22,667 98,728 (AC Marriott Hotel)
Hyatt, (1 lot) 0 83,855 (Hyatt Place Hotel)
Lakers, (1 lot) 51,514 73,135 (Sports Facility)
The Edge,(8 lots) 146,341 55,828 (Retail,medical,and software)
EVA,(3 lots) 157,899 0
TOTAL: 495,459 + 427,321 = 922,780
III. Environmental Review
The City Council Certified a Final EIR (FEIR) on January 2, 2002 for the development of the
CCSP project.The proposed project is exempt from review under the California Environmental
Quality Act(California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA")and the regulations
promulgated thereunder(14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.,the"State CEQA
Guidelines"), since it involves a minor revision to the Development Standards. No new
significant effects previously analyzed in the FEIR will result from a minor modification to the
Development Standards. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required pursuant to
14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15168(a)(3) in connection with the issuance of rules and regulations.
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IV. Application Findings
In order to approve the project,the City Council must take certain actions related to the proposed
project. The Planning Commission's responsibility is to make recommendations to the City
Council. The required findings for each application are included in the draft resolution.
V. Recommendation
Planning Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2849
recommending that the City Council approve the proposed Ordinance.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2849
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CORPORATE CAMPUS
SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ALLOW
BALCONIES TO PROJECT UP TO TEN FEET INTO THE REQUIRED
FRONT YARD SETBACKS.
(Environmental Assessment No. 1204 and
Specific Plan Amendment No. 18-01)
The Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. On January 2, 2002, the City Council approved a development known as
Corporate Campus under EA-548. Approvals for that development
included a Specific Plan, a General Plan Amendment, a Zone Change, a
Subdivision, and a Development Agreement for the development of
2,175,000 square feet of office, light industrial, retail, restaurant, health
club, hotel conference, medical/dental office, and day care uses, along
with public recreational facilities and a City Fire Station on a 46.5 acre site;
B. On June 7, 2018, William Messori representing EVA Airways Corporation
filed an application for Environmental Assessment No. EA-1204 and
Specific Plan Amendment No. SPA 18-01 to amend the Corporate
Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) to allow balconies to project into the
required front yard setbacks;
C. The City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., CEQA) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California
Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., CEQA Guidelines;
D. On August 23, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed
specific plan amendment, including information provided by City staff and
public testimony; and
E. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and
evidence presented to the Commission at its August 23, 2018 public
hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the
Planning and Building Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings and Conclusions. The Planning Commission finds that
the following facts exist and makes these conclusions-
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A. On January 2, 2002, the City Council approved and certified a Final EIR
for a development known as Corporate Campus Specific Plan under (EA-
548).
B. The Corporate Campus Specific Plan is 46.5 acres in size and is located
in the northeast portion of the City of EI Segundo. The CCSP is bounded
by Atwood Way and the Metro Green Line to the north, Douglas Street to
the east, Mariposa Avenue to the south, and Nash Street and the Metro
green Line to the west.
C. The CCSP originally allowed an overall FAR of 0.99:1 and up to 2,175,000
gross square feet of development. However, in 2013 the CCSP was
amended under (EA-1021) which reduced the maximum allowed
development from 2,175,000 gross square feet to 930,025 gross square
feet and an the overall FAR was reduced from 0.99:1 to 0.60:1.
D. In 2013, the City approved an Addendum to the FEIR for the Revised
CCSP development. The City determined that there would be no new, or
substantially more severe, significant impacts than the impacts originally
identified in the FEIR. The following amendments to the specific plan were
approved under (EA-1021):
1. Parking on private streets;
2. At-grade patios with 6-foot high walls, fences, and hedges to encroach
into front yard setbacks;
3. 80-foot frontage on lots that abut green-belt lots;
4. The development of green-belt lots with 30 feet of frontage;
5. Truck loading spaces to be shared with open parking spaces and to
restrict the loading hours and prohibit parking during loading hours;
6. The update of Exhibit 3 and 4 which incorporates Vesting Tentative
Map No. 72287 into the Specific Plan Subdivision map exhibit; and
7. An update of the Legal Description in Appendix A and the addition of
Appendix C for the Legal Descriptions of the "Green-belt Lots."
E. In 2015, the City prepared an Addendum to the FEIR for the CCSP, which
analyzed a 5-acre site for the approval of the Lakers Facility. The Lakers
Facility was allowed up to a maximum of 133,000 square feet of combined
offices, athletic training facilities, and exhibition venues for a professional
sports team. An Addendum was prepared under the authority of CEQA
Guidelines § 15164 to a previously certified FEIR, and according to CEQA
Guidelines § 15162, a supplemental or subsequent EIR was not required.
F. The applicant's site is located at 2125 Campus Drive, within the Corporate
Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) zone and is the last site left to be
developed in the project area. The 2.6 acre site is comprised of three
parcels. The site is currently vacant, is rectangular in shape, and is
bounded by Campus Drive (private) to the south, Maple Avenue to the
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north, Campus Square West (private) to the east, and Nash Street to the
west. The site is a total of 113,543 square feet and has 274 feet of
frontage along Nash Street, 412 feet of street frontage along Campus
Drive, and 274 feet of street frontage along Campus Square West.
G. In 2017, the applicant obtained approval to subdivide an existing 2.6 acre
parcel to create three lots for the purpose of constructing two five-story
office buildings containing 37 condominium units and to construct a five-
level parking structure containing 37 parking condominium units. When
the plans for the project were submitted to the City, staff discovered that
balconies were proposed within the required front yard setback and
advised the applicant to file an application for a Specific Plan Amendment.
H. The applicant proposes 157,899 gross square feet of office and after the
project is completed, the combined total building area for the CCSP area
will be 922,780 gross square feet.
I. The proposed amendment will allow the applicant to develop two office
buildings containing balconies which project up to ten feet into the
minimum required 15-foot front yard setback measuring from the concrete
curb face adjoining a private street. Balconies are proposed adjacent to
Campus Square Drive and Campus Square West.
SECTION 3: General Plan Findings. As required under Government Code Section
65860, the proposed amendment to the development standards of the CCSP by the
Ordinance is consistent with the EI Segundo General Plan as follows:
A. The property is in the Corporate Campus Specific Plan (CCSP) zone and
the EI Segundo General Plan land use designation is Corporate Campus.
This land use designation permits a mix of office, research and
development, light industrial/manufacturing, laboratories, restaurants,
technology related telecommunications and web hosting facilities, hotels,
restaurants, retail, service, recreational, public service uses (fire station),
and recreational uses (soccer field and athletic sports facility for the
Lakers). The purpose of the proposed amendment is to allow flexibility in
the design of projects while preserving and promoting a pedestrian-
oriented environment.
B. The General Plan contains a number of relevant Goals, Objectives, and
Policies in the Economic Development Element. The goal of Objective
ED1-1 is building "support and cooperation among the City of EI Segundo
and its businesses and residential communities for the mutual benefits
derived from the maintenance and expansion of EI Segundo's economic
base." The proposed development will expand office use area in the City.
The development will provide significant fiscal benefit to the City by
generating additional business license fees.
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C. According to Policy ED1-1.2, long-run efforts for economic development
should focus on "diversification of EI Segundo's economic base in order to
meet quality of life goals." The proposed new office development will meet
quality of life goals by benefiting the residential and business community
by expanding job creation and growth potential.
D. Policies ED1-2.1 and ED1-2.2, both seek to promote land uses, which
improve the City's commercial tax base. The purpose of the Corporate
Campus Specific Plan Land Use Designation is to provide for office
development and supporting retail and other commercial services which
provide a fiscal benefit to the City. The proposed office development will
provide this opportunity in the northeast area of the City.
E. Any new development in the Corporate Campus Specific Plan area is
required to meet all health and safety and environmental regulations and
would be built to meet all current seismic safety standards, as overseen by
the Building Safety Division. The proposed project is consistent with Policy
LU4-1.2 and Policy LU4-1.4.
F. The proposed amendment will allow balconies within the required
setbacks. Allowing balconies enhances the aesthetic design of a building
and improves the quality of life for employees in the area who can enjoy
fresh air while at work and the views outside adjacent to the street or the
building. Any new development would comply with all the zoning
regulations and development standards. The proposed amendment to the
development standards of the Corporate Campus Specific Plan will allow
new buildings to contain balconies closer to the street on the facades
which face the street, making them more architecturally attractive and will
provide a people-oriented amenity for the public to enjoy within a
commercial district. The proposed project is consistent with Policy LU4-
2.1.
G. The Corporate Campus Project Site is located within a quarter-mile of a
Green Line's Mariposa/Nash Station. (Policy LU4-4.4) which will help
encourage transit ridership to the project site.
H. The proposed project would allow the development of a site that has been
vacant for many years and was previously improved with a blighted former
industrial use area into a new commercial opportunity for the surrounding
area. This redevelopment would occur through the combined efforts of the
City of EI Segundo and private applicants and would conform to the
Corporate Campus Specific Plan development standards (Objective LU5-
3).
f. As a re-use of a previously developed industrial site, that will be
remediated to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory agencies and
will not pose any health hazard to employees, patrons or visitors to the
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site, the project is consistent with Policy HM3-1.1 requiring compliance
with hazardous materials handling laws.
J. The project site is located within a % mile of the Metro Green Line Light
Rail with a Light Rail Station at Nash Street and Mariposa Avenue within
walking distance. The proposed office buildings will draw visitors from the
metropolitan region with the ability of encouraging alternative modes of
transportation and thus meeting CCSP Goals 5a, 5b, and 5c.
SECTION 4: Corporate Campus Specific Plan Amendment Findings. Pursuant to ESMC
Chapter 15-26, and based on the factual findings set forth in Section 2 and 3, the
proposed specific plan amendment is consistent with the ESMC and necessary to carry
out the general purpose of the CCSP as follows:
A. It is consistent with the purpose of the CCSP, which is to serve the public
health, safety, and general welfare and to provide the economic and social
advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land resources.
B. It is necessary to facilitate the development process and ensure the orderly
development of commercial, industrial or office buildings on properties in the
CCSP zone which are compatible with surrounding properties and consistent
with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan as set forth in
Section 3 above.
SECTION 5: Environmental Assessment. The City Council Certified a Final EIR (FEIR)
on January 2, 2002 for the development of the CCSP project. The proposed project is
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public
Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated
thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "State CEQA
Guidelines"), since it involves a minor revision to the Development Standards. No new
significant effects previously analyzed in the FEIR will result from a minor modification
to the Development Standards. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required
pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15168(a)(3) in connection with the issuance of rules
and regulations.
SECTION 6: Recommendations. The Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt the ordinance in a form substantially similar to the draft attached as
Exhibit 2, which is incorporated into this resolution by reference.
SECTION 7: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and
determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence,
both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings
and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the
Planning Commission in all respects and are fully and completely supported by
substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
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SECTION 8: Limitations. The Planning Commission's analysis and evaluation of the
project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in
evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the
project will not exist. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate
assumptions.
SECTION 9: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
SECTION 10: The Commission secretary is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to
any person requesting a copy.
SECTION 11: This Resolution may be appealed within 10 calendar days after its
adoption. All appeals must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk within this time
period. Failure to file a timely written appeal will constitute a waiver of any right of
appeal.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23th day of August 2018.
Ryan Baldino, Chair
City of EI Segundo Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Sam Lee, Secretary
Baldino -
Newman -
Wingate -
Hoeschler -
Keldorf -
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
By:
David King, Assistant City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 2,2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to receive and file report on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
plan checks and permits since adoption of the ADU ordinance in July, 2017 (12 month review).
(Fiscal Impact: None.)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file report regarding ADU permits;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
FISCAL IMPACT:None.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: None (State mandate)
Objective: N/A
PREPARED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
REVIEWED BY: Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Directo
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager /o
In the past six months the City received 20 applications for ADUs, which is an uptick from the 16
received in the first six months. The chart below shows 3 applications were withdrawn by the
owners, 16 are in plan check, 13 are under construction, and 7 had final inspections in the past
year. The total for the year, excluding those withdrawn, is 36.
ADUs by Status, First Year
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Withdrawn by owner In plan check Under construction Final inspection
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Among the 36 ADUs built or soon to be built, 31 involve new or partially new structures, 13 of
which are attached to or over a garage, the rest are stand-alone structures or attached to the main
house. Five ADUs are conversions of previously approved and built structures.
ADUs by Type, First Year
Stand Alone Structure House-Attached
47% 3%
conversions
14%
Garage-Attached
36%
The ADUs currently in the permitting process or already approved range in size from about 250
square feet to 1,200 square feet. The average size is approximately 750 square feet.
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
WARRANTS TOTALS BY FUND
3022788 - 3023017 DATE OF APPROVAL: AS OF OCTOBER 02.2018 REGISTER#24
9000572- 9000572
GENERAL FUND 1,109,841.73
104 TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND -
106 STATE GAS TAX FUND 153.54
108 ASSOCIATED RECREATION ACTIVITIES FUND -
109 ASSET FORFEITURE FUND 1,875.00
111 COMM.DEVEL BLOCK GRANT -
112 PROP"A"TRANSPORTATION 34.91
114 PROP"C"TRANSPORTATION 5,137.75
115 AIR QUALITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM -
116 HOME SOUND INSTALLATION FUND 14.78
117 HYPERION MITIGATION FUND 55.59
118 TDA ARTICLE 3-SB 821 BIKEWAY FUND 1.132.50
119 MTA GRANT
121 FEMA
120 C.O.P.S.FUND
122 L.A.W-A-FUND -
123 PSAF PROPERTY TAX PUBLIC SAFETY -
202 ASSESSMENT DISTRICT#73 -
301 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 63,810.62
302 INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT FUND -
405 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE -
501 WATER UTILITY FUND 24,739.85
502 WASTEWATER FUND 504,986.39
503 GOLF COURSE FUND -
601 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
602 LIABILITY INSURANCE 4,75075
603 WORKERS COMP.RESERVEIINSURANCE 4,75518
701 RETIRED EMP INSURANCE 21,987.28
702 EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND-DEVELOPER FEES 3,850.31
703 EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND-OTHER 29,670.75
708 OUTSIDE SERVICES TRUST
TOTAL WARRANTS $ 1,788,369.39
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Information on actual expenditures is available in the Director of Finance's office in the
City of EI 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: VOID CHECKS DUE TO ALIGNMENT:
N/A
R= Computer generated checks for all non-emergency/urgency payments for materials,supplies and
services in support of City Operations
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
09canbe avoided or when a situation arises[hat the City Manager approves.
H= Handwritten Ea I� y R4aae dishyva�e�meand/or adjustments approved by the City Manager. _
FINANCE DIRECTOR }ffjTJ` CITY MANAGER
� DATE: n� ��.� �a� DATE:
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PAYMENTS BY WIRE TRANSFER
9/10/18 THROUGH 9/23/18
Date Payee Description
9/10/2018 IRS 243,050.48 Federal 941 Deposit
9/10/2018 Employment Development 55,558.65 State PIT Withholding
9/10/2018 Employment Development 3,924.57 State SDI payment
9/10/2018 Joint Council of Teamsters 4,440.00 Vision Insurance payment 10/2018
9/10/2018 West Basin 2,283,360.26 H2O payment
9/11/2018 Cal Pers 4,400.49 EFT Retirement Safety-Fire-PEPRA New 25020
9/11/2018 Cal Pers 7,227.27 EFT Retirement Safety-Police-PEPRA New 25021
9/11/2018 Cal Pers 24,192.11 EFT Retirement Misc - PEPRA New 26013
9/11/2018 Cal Pers 47,849.56 EFT Retirement Misc-Classic 27
9/11/2018 Cal Pers 70,706.06 EFT Retirement Safety Police Classic- 1st Tier 28
9/11/2018 Cal Pers 49,632.77 EFT Retirement Safety Fire- Classic 30168
9/11/2018 Cal Pers 4,282.03 EFT Retirement Sfty Police Classic-2nd Tier 30169
9/12/2018 Cal Pers 2,038.70 Mandatory Arrears, CaIPERS
9/12/2018 Cal Pers 2,550.31 Mandatory Arrears, CaIPERS
9/12/2018 Cal Pers 8.17 Employer Contribution, PEPRA New, 25021
9/12/2018 Cal Pers 431.30 Employer Contribution, PEPRA New, 26013
9/12/2018 Cal Pers 424.91 Employer Contribution, PEPRA New, 26013
9/12/2018 Cal Pers 1,750.00 GASB 68 Reporting Services Fee
9/12/2018 Cal Pers 1,124.55 Employer Contribution, Classic, 28
9/14/2018 Health Comp 748.99 Weekly claims
9/21/2018 Manufacturers&Traders 23,712.18 457 payment Vantagepoint
9/21/2018 Manufacturers&Traders 500.00 ROTH IRA payment Vantagepoint
9/21/2018 Nationwide NRS EFT 31,087.02 EFT 457 payment
9/21/2018 Health Comp 361.39 Weekly claims
9/13/2018 Lane Donovan Golf Ptr 21,346.85 Payroll Transfer
9/3/18-9/9/18 Workers Comp Activity 36,566.11 SCRMA checks issued
9/10/18-9/16/18 Workers Comp Activity 19,033.93 SCRMA checks issued
9/3/18-9/9/18 Liability Trust-Claims 0.00 Claim checks issued
9/10/18-9/16/18 Liability Trust-Claims 0.00 Claim checks issued
9/3/18-9/9/18 Retiree Health Insurance 0.00 Health Reimbursment checks issued
9/10/18-9/16/18 Retiree Health Insurance 0.00 Health Reimbursment checks issued
2,940,308.66
DATE OF RATIFICATION: 9/21/18
TOTAL PAYMENTS BY WIRE: 2,940,308.66
Certified as to the accuracy of the wire transfers by:
&7
Deputy City Ti as-fur I! Date
Director inance Date
City Mana r Date
Information on actual expenditures is available in the City Treasurer's Office of the City of EI Segundo.
PACity Treasurer\Wire Transfers\Wire Transfers 10-01-17 to 9-30-18 9/21/2bl 8 1/1
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, September 4, 2018
EI Segundo City Hall
3:00 p.m.
(Budget Study Workshop Session III for FY 2018-19)
3:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 3:10 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Pimentel
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present Arrived 03:10pm
Council Member Brann Absent
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only) — 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS.
1. Consideration and possible action regarding a budget study workshop resulting in City
Council receiving and filing of staff's discussion, analysis, and recommendations in
preparation for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget for the general fund, internal service
funds, enterprise funds, special revenue funds and debt service fund which encompass the
majority of the City's revenues and expenditures. Staff will present on the following matters:
A. Public Comments
B. Introduction: Review Agenda and Session Objectives
Finance Director, Joe Lillio presented
C. Comments from the City Manager
City Manager, stated Joe Lillio would be presenting with Department Directors support as
required
D. Overview of Preliminary City-wide Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget
(A copy of the Preliminary Operating Budget FY 18/19 is available at the Library and the
City Clerk's office)
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(BUDGET STUDY WORKSHOP SESSION III FY 2018-19)
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
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i. Overview of Internal Service Funds, Enterprise Funds, Special Revenue
Funds, and Debt Service Fund.
Council Member Pimentel had questions related to Special Revenue Funds specific to
CUPA, Finance Director, Joe Lillio and Fire Chief, Chris Donovan answered questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk had questions related to Component Unit and Internal Service
Funds specific to Senior Housing Fund, Finance Director, Joe Lillio answered questions.
Mayor Boyles had questions related to Projected City Reserves at October 1, 1018 specific
to OPEB Trust, Finance Director, Joe Lillio answered questions.
Mayor Boyles had questions related to Projected City Reserves at October 1, 2018 specific
to Parking in-Lieu, Finance Director, Joe Lillio answered questions.
Council asked various questions related to FY 2017-2018 Budget Assumptions — Revenues,
Finance Director, Joe Lillio answered questions.
Council asked various questions related to FY 2017-2018 Year-end Estimates compared to
Proposed FY 2018-2019 General Fund Expenditure Budget, Finance Director, Joe Lillio
answered questions.
ii. Review of various City reserves
E. Council to discuss and provide direction on the Departmental requests for FY 2018-19
as well as potential uses for General Fund surplus revenues and undesignated fund
balance for Fiscal Year 2018-19, (refer to attached Exhibit D)
Council discussed, Employee Engagement, Finance Director, Joe Lillio answered Council
questions, Council asked staff to come back with updated status, consensus by Council to
approve
Council discussed, Payment to section 115 Pension Trust Fund, Finance Director Joe Lillio
answered Council questions, consensus by Council to come back to
Council discussed, Pay down CalPERS unfunded pension liabilities, Finance Director Joe
Lillio answered Council questions, consensus by Council to approve payment of to come
back to
Council discussed, Department Requests,
Council discussed, current vacancies, 39 head count, take Safety Police Department out of
equation, possibly take existing open vacancies and repurpose to new requested positions,
City Manager, Greg Carpenter spoke to Councils questions, refer to attached updated
Exhibit D for Council Action.
Recessed at 5:22 PM
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(BUDGET STUDY WORKSHOP SESSION III FY 2018-19)
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
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Reconvened at 10:00 PM
CIPAC discussion:
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director was asked by Council if the $1,000,000.00 placeholder
was correct. Ken agreed with the placeholder stating $20,000,000.00 will be needed in the
next 20 years to complete the infrastructure priorities. The City wide assessment should be
completed and brought to Council in February or March 2019. Council consensus to
approve the CIPAC list.
Council Member Nicol stated he would to see a Master Plan for field conditioning and would
like the Recreation and Parks Commission to oversee the Plan.
Council suggested the following future possibilities for CIPAC's consideration, multimodal,
field management master plan, beautification at entry points, added stop signs and
sidewalks, Teen Center renovation and updating the skate park for the 2019/2020 budget
year.
Council would like a quarterly update of the traffic committee outcomes, especially regarding
stop signs.
F. City Council additional priorities and direction regarding finalizing the 2018-19 budget.
Council consensus to approve the fully equipped fire truck replacement.
Council consensus not to fund the Fire Department Accreditation.
G. Wrap Up and Next Steps
2. Council may raise other revenue and expenditure issues relating to staff's preparation of the
FY 2018-2019 Budget Study Session.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to pay $1,500,000.00 to
the pension liability fund. MOTION APPROVED BY A VOICE VOTE. 4/0
ADJOURNMENT at 11:10 PM
Mona Shilling, Deputy City Clerk II
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(BUDGET STUDY WORKSHOP SESSION III FY 2018-19)
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
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Exmed D
City of EI 5eg.hd. Current Slralegic Goals
FY1e19 Butlget 51utly Session-Action Plan [�r1nn Gpal1 Enlance customer service antl enga0emenl
Aextllvi of lfielyvele0 C1nu.1 FIM.Reu✓y.1
IRS O Goall Support communilV sa Illy ane preparedness
seprern-4,1018 Goal]Develop ass cnoice employer antl,wrNlorce
]?3 Goal4 Develop quality inlrastruciure and leclnology
Appropriallon
One.Tlme Request from Appropriation
Action Type Deserlpflons Expense or S palcal Revenue Request from General Stratogic Goal Action Approval
Ongolng Fund or Enterprise Fund Reserves
OeN F G1n8Fn reem.ne M.tlerakLa l•C Fe[N wluwwe!
id6meeddfiuk y,pplralhvil.
$1,263,600 $1,766,214 Yes I No
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City Clerk's Office-0 aialional Budget r/�r{ a.•wp�-.�-�y°�-°T� 'e SyS.vS�prs Oa vno-Ldi 5lt 000 Goals l.4 8 -
1 Requests Electrnne.ius,or�1uollcn""'l[o be oacetl In LlN Hall auadl ontl•Cfv E12 G00 Cast
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Remodel of City Clerks Office(recanllgure peaks and Install dutch-style t1rlF5me 514 ODD Ca,.[3
d tsl X
Current Economic Development Manager-Upgrade the positon to
Economic Development&Communicahons Officer or Deupty City Ongoing SIB,DOD Goals 1,3
Mans99e x
a City Manager's Office-Personnel Requests New Pa rllon-FFuuil.bbrh,E.Y�ic Deveiopmen15peaalisVcaardinaiorl On $126,ODG Goals l,5 x
��—,'mfr going
Ne`•/poslI Cammumcahans Management Analyst/Senior On S140,OOD Goals l,5 I X
MansgqFmenl Analyst(100%General Fund) going
City Managers Office-Operational Budget Anpual mar4eltm and tourism abaci enlMnn Lwit.ow GN11,5
Requests f��//u�,,,�.,,.—.,K�1rinv lE iM•tmy MWD r.ALti 1.]
Full ire Llcense Permit Specialist/II(Cunenlly vacan(leave unFllletl lof Ongoing ($B:,766) Cost 5
1e•t61. .0vino/ 'x
'mance Department-Personnel Requests• Part-bine Ulhoa Specialist Ito Full-time UMce 5pecl iisli/II(current Ongoing 530,221 Goals 1,3
iv result in a net savings •330.r331.566 65111 -Y
Full-hme Admin Specilast-Upgrade to Admin Technical Specialist Ongoing 516,298 Goals 1,3
"aM 39177
1051ge-0591 Y -
•Annual Net Promoter Score business antl resident satisfaction surveys on6l,ma 525•00q Goal 1 X
(Finance Depanmenl-Operational Budget
Recurnng transactional surveys located al various customer service
dstU one-hme 521,000 Goal 1 X
• Requests Annual review and update to Ile cost allocation plan and Ile CIry-wine
•f.'1Ner0e Of 19�4�1 aria OdWmg 59,000 Goal JL
• Vl-NrsGR�y, M s1)yptlwlF•u•nef she" 5„•'TW tie.15
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New-paslllan—RislNAanager�at1y1I I budeatedhH&F-Gerberal Fund-
r HR Depanment-Personnel Requests iL16,000 p0%yrenl.rpl.e Fulfil 560lowo61:y Ongoing S4 50 Gook-35 X
I•Pan-time
11R Management Analystto Full-hme H R Senior Analyst Ongoing 5B3,ODG Goals 1,3
(current 540.00n is$1239001 X .
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15 Depur,h n,0pmalipnal Budget Reqursls I.P I nal H Technical Services(consullantsto address project onnox
vW ffft•• RdniM..MMeStlxiyyl pn0E-'W $e2�41,-8-M5J01 FGoal 11r•i4
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Foe Department-Operational Budget I F.e PrWentpe le4M M Onv-6"' 'x'3.000 CG"1 -�
Requests I•Enhance Wellness Program fOnOCrfiO 555,000 Goal 3 X
f•Pr0fe0vaLut COnopp•Plan cheek.' claorl q '19.000 f."1 Y
Replacement Fire Engine(ru fly equipped)-Equipment Replacement
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w.7r pp Freta Si Sall. � IppI'' t�jjrr'r0 ya Ongoing seGo,000 so Goal z I iil7
REMS VehiKcle-(Brush Flre Responsas)' Ia keeTeam Ongoing $140,ODO So Goal
x Fire Department-Capital Equipment I•Retlabumom.nt5 ,AwiyyfgNRooleCemen'FvnEs X
•Te��'J�"teal Rest r s pee.6mv $5015 Oead2
II YPptyh�i 5 Oaks la Gam2
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Firelessional B Technical Services for Building Safety Div-(Muni Permit one-hme $1 D5,DD0 Goal t
system transihon,increase in Inspechors) X
Planning 8 Building Safety Department- I•Professional 8 Technical Services(Crime or even hon plan check $25,DOB Goal 1
# Operabonal Budget Requests 4 consultant-PD) ongoing x
•Professional 8 Technical Services for Planning CN- one-bme $30,000 Goat 1
X
Planning ft Builtling 5alety Depanmenl- I•Reclassification of Office Spenalisl If to Senior Administrative Specialist Ongoing 53.163 Goal 3
r Personnel Request }:
xiv P.Ic Depanment-Operational Budgedlvprtui 1a1 IncreaselpC.nti..Wal Services(Lexipol Pallcy Manual{annual Ongoing $52,132 Goals l,3
renewal),Contract Crime Analyst) .X
n nd4n pdnlwedie Pr, d Iftei I.CSI/Property Officer(nor-swornJ 592,891 Goals 1,2,3 x
xvi POtire Depanmenl-Capital Equipment I•SWAT Van(S271,752 from Asset Forfeiture Fundsl$413•2401rom Ongoing- 5320,GDd •Goals 1,3
Equipment Reacemenl Funds) j
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Recreation&Parks[Department Personnel Two(2)new Part-Time PERS-a—fied positions
• (,,Sr.V,deo T,chli-517.87/hour-appr"30 hours per week Ongoing S5D,7OG 4?'wll
xvn Requests p)Vitlep Tech Ill-S12.45Ihour-aoorox.25 hoursoerweek x
Public Works Department-Personnel Upgrade current Senior Admin Speciatisdto Admin Technical Specialist Ongoing $3,800 GW5
uestas
IN Employes EngaoMFmt (a selected of examples listed below) 7 silo W
Employee recognition/appreciation i
Staff recommends earmarking$200,OOD far ManagemenUSupe--y professional development/leadership programq
City-vale employee e,g,gementilemsOngoing 5200,000 Goal3
CIN-ynde wellness program which includes programs geared at
encouraging healthier lifestyles
•
Employee Lunch-N Learn training genes _ x
to 1 Ccpllal Improvements Projects — ---_.. .d_y-'/�'tNtlO — . 5100,000 53,170,1100
• 5acwtes ire ekddcr -a+pal �I arhullfe 51000000
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I• Acacia L IF Iiuhdinal adir.da 3790.000
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Council Consensus 1)Any ongoing expense requests approved related to new personal or consultants must be managed with die current
budgeted vacant personal Costs;2)item xvi was a 3 yes vote,Mayor Boyles,Mayor Pro Tem Plrszhlk,Council Member Nicol,I no vote
Council Member Pimeri l;3)Items C through F to be continued to the 7pm session,
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MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 5:22 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Brann Present
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -5- matters
1. Achambault v. City of El Segundo, WCAB Case Nos. 79049(39, 53 and 56)
2. James v. City of EI Segundo, WCAB Case No. ADJ 10523289
3. Turnbull v. City of EI Segundo, WCAB and Cal PERS Matter
4. Houston v. City of EI Segundo, Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
5. Simpson v. City of EI Segundo, WCAB Cases No. ADJ10970131, ADJ10970130
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-
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DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -2- matters
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -8-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters
Association; Supervisory, Professional Employees Association; City Employee
Association; and Executive and Management/Confidential Employees
(unrepresented groups).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager, Greg
Carpenter and Human Resources Director.
Adjourned at 6:59 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:02
INVOCATION — Pastor Rob McKenna, The Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Nicol
PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation — Crista Binder, City Treasurer and Dino Marsocci, Deputy City
Treasurer gave the Treasury Department's Quarterly Investment Portfolio Report.
Presentation moved to September 18, 2018 City Council Meeting.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Brann Present
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Gary Schmunk, resident, commented on Short Term Rentals and his experience with a
home near his home that rents to large parties who are unruly.
Melissa McCollum, Librarian, invited the community to read over the EI Segundo Library
Calendar and join in on the fun.
Gino (unknown last name), resident, commented on Short Term Rentals and his
experience with a home near his home that rents to large parties who are unruly.
Marion Avani, resident, commented on Short Term Rentals and the nuisance they have
become.
Jeff Atteridge, resident, commented on a home under construction that has been vacant
for over 4 years. Mr. Jeff said at this point the wood is rotting and kids are hanging out
in the abandoned home.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
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MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol to read all
ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration and possible action to 1) approve the Residential Waste Collection
Request for Proposals (RFP) and authorize staff to issue the RFP, and 2)
approve the Notice of Public Hearing and Proposition 218 Ballot to establish a
maximum $20.00 monthly fee upon eligible residential dwellings for solid waste
collection services.
(Fiscal Impact: $10,000.00)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, reported and answered Council questions on the
item
Council Discussion
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol, approving
the Residential Solid Waste Collection Request for Proposals. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles, authorizing staff to
issue the RFP and approving the Notice of Public Hearing and Proposition 218 Ballot.
MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 Yes; Boyles Pimentel Pirsztuk Nicol No;
Brann
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
ITEM MOVED TO #1
2. Consideration and possible action to review the evaluation results of proposals in
response to RFP #18-02 related to future operations, management, and
improvements at The Lakes at EI Segundo Site as conducted by the The Lakes
RFP Task Force.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Mayor Boyles allowed Public Comment before the presentation
Ron Swanson, resident, asked the Council to respect the RFP process. Mr. Swanson is
in favor of TopGolf.
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Brian Lewis, resident, asked the Council to respect the RFP process and isn't happy
about TopGolf turning in their proposal 36 minutes late.
Bob Eggers, resident, liked the Stamford Ventures RFP best.
Jeff Atteridge, resident, one question; "What will happen to Junior Golf?"
Linda Pollard, resident, non-golfer, but looks at the project as a Mom and grandmother
and feels we need to maintain a sense of community and she doesn't feel TopGolf fills
that need.
John Gutt, resident and a Lakes Task Force member, is in favor of a more traditional
golf range, not a technology range.
Josh Alpert, resident and owner of Good Swings Happen, commented on the need to
provide for the golfing youth in our Community and surrounding communities.
Mike Lipsey, resident, in favor of a proposal that would benefit the youth in our
community,
Dave Atkinson, resident, in favor of TopGolf.
Ryan Baldino, resident and a Lakes Task Force member, cleared up a few facts that he
felt were misguided.
Rod Spackman, Chevron Rep, thanked the Council for their continuing improvements of
the Lakes Golf Course and Range and asked if we had an exit strategy in case of the
company going out of business.
Truman Hedding, resident, expressed that no matter the decision made, that all
residents would work together and see beyond the decision.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a presentation on the item.
Carol Beck, Consultant, was on hand to answer Council questions.
Council discussion
Council consensus to move forward with the RFP process and include the Lakes Task
Force top two choices; TopGolf, Inc and Drive Shack. Council would like the following
considered when moving forward; youth programs, course management, reasonable
fees for residents, clubhouse for those using the golf course and a financial review at
the end of the lease term.
Recessed at 8:47 PM
Reconvened at 9:00 PM
3. Consideration and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the Economic
Development Advisory (EDAC) Bylaws, as amended.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item and answered Council questions.
Megan Covarrubias, Economic Development Intern, gave a presentation.
Council Discussion
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MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to
adopt Resolution No. 5101. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
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. Approve Warrant Numbers 30222452 through 3022629 on Register No. 22 in the
total amount of $998,425.77 and Wire Transfers from 8/13/18 through 8/26/18 in
the total amount of$856,846.30. Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks;
checks released early due to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements
and/or adjustments; and wire transfers.
5. Approve Special City Council Meeting Joint with the Technology Committee
Minutes of August 8, 2018, Special City Council Meeting Minutes of August 14,
2018 (Budget Session II) and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August
21, 2018.
6. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments 4814A-AYSO, 4815A-Babe
Ruth, 4816A-Girls Softball, 4819A-Lacrosse, 4818A-Little League, 4817A-
Hockey, 4820A-Flag Football, 4821A-USYVL to the License Agreements, in a
form approved by the City Attorney, with each EI Segundo Youth Sports
Organization identified in the Youth Sports Council Athletic Field/Facility Use
and Allocation Policy, to extend the term of the agreements for 3 years (Fiscal
Impact: $25,000 Revenue)
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public Works Contract No.
5581, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Corral Construction &
Development Inc. in the amount of $38,805.31 and approve an additional $7,000
for construction-related contingencies. Project No. PW18-04.
(Fiscal Impact: $127,551.36)
8. Receive and file Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Third Quarter Financial Review of the
General Fund (GF) and Enterprise Funds.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
9. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1572, regarding Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1228, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 18-03 to add Chapter
30 to Title 15 (Zone Regulations) of the Municipal Code to require a discretionary
Site Plan Review Permit for specified types of development. Adopting the
proposed ordinance does not have the potential to cause significant effects on
the environment and, therefore, is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).
(Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
(Fiscal Impact: $None)
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10. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1571, regarding approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1210 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA
17-08 to amend various sections of the EI Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC)
Title 15 (Zoning Code) to: (1) update and introduce new definitions related to
measuring building height, (2) establish new zoning code standards for
measuring the maximum height of buildings, and (3) allow the Director to
approve an adjustment to the maximum building height by up to 5 feet, pursuant
to ESMC Chapter 15-24.
(Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
(Fiscal Impact: None with this action)
11. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter into
Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) for 1) Administration and Cost Sharing for
Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Programs (CIMPs),
Agreement No. 5577 and Enhanced Watershed Management Program
(EWMPs) for the Dominguez Channel Watershed and for the Santa Monica Bay
Jurisdictional Groups 2 & 3 Watershed, Agreement No. 5578 and 2) Santa
Monica Bay Dry &Wet Weather Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Loads
Coordinated Shoreline Water Quality Monitoring Program, Agreement No. 5579.
(Fiscal Impact: FY 17/18 $4,492.49, FY 18/19 $53,311.26, FY 19/20
$51,566.08, FY 20/21 $59,728.06, FY21/22 $45,479.33, FY 22/23 $43,792.00
plus $12,362.00 for contingency)
12.PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PIMENTEL
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Brann approving
Consent Agenda items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and.11. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
12.Consideration and possible action regarding the second reading and adoption of
Ordinance No. 1567 to prohibit gatherings where underage drinking or illegal
marijuana use occurs, and adoption of Resolution No. XXX establishing the
schedule of fines for administrative citations when there are violations of Ordinance
No. 1567.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Council Member Pimentel introduced the item and requested the item be pulled until the
September 18, 2018 City Council meeting. Council Member Pimentel suggested
residents would want to weigh in on the item, but may not have wanted to stay during
the Lakes Task Force update.
MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Mayor Boyles to continue the
item to the September 18, 2018 regular City Council Meeting. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
F. NEW BUSINESS
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13.Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract amendment with The Company of Others — Los Angeles, LLC (dba The
Phelps Group) for expanded economic development and hospitality and tourism
marketing services.
(Fiscal Impact: FY 17-18 - $596,500.00 in Economic Development Advertising
and Publishing budget and Chevron Grant Fund expenditures)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Barbara Voss, Economic Development Manager, reported on the item.
Sara Hoerner, Team Leader, Phelps Group, gave a brief report.
Kristen Bergevin, VP, Public Relations, Phelps Group, gave a brief report.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann upon approval of
the FY18-19 budget, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment no.
5272F with The Company of Others — Los Angeles, LLC (dba The Phelps Group), in a
form approved by the City Attorney, for expanded economic development and
hospitality and tourism marketing services. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
14. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of a Resolution adopting
the proposed inter-fund loan policy for the City of El Segundo.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, reported on the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, adopting
Resolution No. 5102. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, mentioned the
City of Los Angeles will be paving and improving Imperial Hwy in the next month. The
work will take place on the weekends. The City has made many strides to get the word
out to the public.
REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — No report
REPORTS — CITY CLERK — No report
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REPORTS — CITY TREASURER- Presentation has been moved to the September 18,
2018
REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Pimentel —Attended the Disaster Preparedness Drill in conjunction
with Boeing and the City.
Council Member Nicol — Invited the Community to the Fair at Richmond Street on
September 22, 2018.
Council Member Brann — Let everyone know about the Randy's Donuts Ribbon Cutting.
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk — Met with LAWA and Mayor Boyles for an update on the
airport plans, more information will follow, wished everyone back to school and
reminded everyone to keep an eye on the kids walking to and from school and thanked
Ron Swanson for the lunch he held in honor of those lost on 9/11.
Mayor Boyles — Mentioned the bollards are getting installed on Main St., invited the
community to Safety Day on Thursday, September 13, 2018 during Farmer's Market on
Main St. and thanked AYSO for their contribution of $50,000.00 for the shade shelters
to be built at Campus EI Segundo.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Ryan Baldino, resident, commented on the Stamford Venture RFP regarding an outdoor
theater at possibly the Raytheon site.
Linda Pollard, resident, commented on item #D2. (The Lakes at EI Segundo RFP)
ADJOURNMENT at 9:51 PM
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER- Mayor Boyles at 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Brann Present
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Boyles announced that Council would be meeting in closed session pursuant to
the items listed on the Agenda.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and/or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -0- 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): -2- matters
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
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2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -8-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Police Officers
Association; Police Support Services Employees Association; Fire Fighters
Association; Supervisory, Professional Employees Association; City Employee
Association; and Executive and Management/Confidential Employees
(unrepresented groups).
Agency Designated Representative: Irma Moisa Rodriquez, City Manager, Greg
Carpenter and Human Resources Director.
Adjourned at 6:55 PM
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER — Mayor Boyles at 7:02 PM
INVOCATION — Pastor Mark Stepp, Oceanside Christian Fellowship
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk
PRESENTATIONS
a) Commendation given by Council Member Pimentel to the 9-10 year olds, 10-11
year olds and 11-12 year olds EI Segundo Little League All Star Teams.
b) Presentation by Recreation and Parks Summer Intern, Katherine Kakuske, on
her completed projects in coordination with the Recreation and Parks and Library
Departments.
c) Proclamation read by Mayor Boyles, proclaiming "The Fair on Richmond Street"
from 9:OOam to 5:OOpm, Saturday, September 22, 2018 organized by the EI
Segundo Kiwanis Club, presented to Barry Gribon, Richmond St. Fair event
coordinator.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Boyles Present
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk Present
Council Member Brann Present
Council Member Pimentel Present
Council Member Nicol Present
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total)
Cathy (last name unknown), resident, commented on the water rates and why the vote
isn't a yes or no vote and also commented on the current employee salaries.
Paul Lanyi, resident, read a letter from Melissa Caverty regarding item #E10. The letter
can be found on the City's website.
Paulette Caudill, resident, commented on and is in favor of item #E10.
Barbara Briney, resident, commented on and is in favor of item #E11.
Marc Rener, resident, commented on items regarding trash and pensions.
Melissa Moore, EI Segundo Unified School District Superintendent, commented on and
is in favor of item #E11.
Coach Bolanos, EI Segundo Cross Country coach, thanked all involved in the Cross
Country event held at the Lakes at EI Segundo, the event was a success.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
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Mayor Boyles asked Greg Carpenter to explain the Prop 218 process.
Mayor Boyles addressed the concerns stated during Public Comments.
Mayor Boyles and Council Member Nicol left the dais due to possible conflict of interest.
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
only.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to read
all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda by title only. MOTION PASSED BY
UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
1. This item is continued from the August 21, 2018 City Council Meeting
Consideration and possible action regarding Environmental Assessment No. EA-
1011, General Plan Amendment No. GPA 13-01, Zone Change No. ZC 13-01,
and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 13-01 for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
update project. (Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
Address: Smoky Hollow
(Fiscal Impact: None with this action)
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing
regarding Environmental Assessment No. EA-1011, General Plan Amendment No. GPA
13-01, Zone Change No. ZC 13-01, and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 13-01 for the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan update project. (Applicant: City of EI Segundo)
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that
written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the items.
Gregg McClain, Planning Manager, gave a presentation on the updated changes asked
of Council at a prior Council meeting and answered Council's questions.
Public Comment:
Jay Hoeschler, resident and planning commission member, commented on the
excitement of the transformation of Smoky Hollow and gave a few suggestions for the
parking situation. Happy to see the area walkable, multimodal and getting people out of
their cars.
Mark Selis, representing a property owner, commented on the proposed new building
height requirements, which he is in favor of.
Dani Brubaker, property owner, commented on the parking situation and the proposed
new building height requirements.
Paul Schwartz, property owner, in favor of the parking proposals.
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Brett Drogmund, property owner, commented on and is in favor of the proposed new
building height requirements.
Dale Inghram, resident and business owner, commented on wanting to open a coffee
shop in Smoky Hollow and the walkability aspects of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
Encourage Council and the City to continue to look at the parking situation in town.
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to close
the public hearing. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Council Discussion
Regarding the proposed height requirements, Council advised the following: 1. No, on
adding 3 story limit to numeric height limit, 2. No, on restricting additional height to east
side of Smoky Hollow and 3. Yes, on making-height related CBP subject to Council
approval. Council Member Brann in favor of lifts/elevators when a building is more than
3 stories.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5099
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSEMENT NO. EA-1011,
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 13-01, AND A COMPHREHENSIVE
UPDATE OF THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN
MOTION by Council Member Brann, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to
adopt Resolution No. XXX. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1573
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 13-01 AND ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 13-01 AMENDING EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE COMPHREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE SMOKY
HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN.
Council Member Pimentel introduced Ordinance No. 1573. The second reading and
adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for October 2, 2019.
2. This item is continued from the August 21, 2018 City Council Meeting
Consideration and possible action regarding City Council approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1198 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA
17-06 to establish a parking in-lieu fee program in the Smoky Hollow area and
adopt a parking in-lieu fee.
(Applicant: City of EI Segundo).
Address: Citywide
(Fiscal Impact: None with this action)
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Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk stated this was the time and place to conduct a public hearing
regarding Environmental Assessment No. EA-1011, General Plan Amendment No. GPA
13-01, Zone Change No. ZC 13-01, and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 13-01 for the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan update project and regarding City Council approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1198 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 17-06 to
establish a parking in-lieu fee program in the Smoky Hollow area and adopt a parking
in-lieu fee.
Clerk Weaver stated that proper notice had been given in a timely manner and that no
written communication had been received in the City Clerk's office.
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced both items.
Gregg McClain, Planning Manager, answered Council questions on the item.
Public Comment: None
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk closed the Public Hearing
Council discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
ESTABLISHING A PARKING IN-LIEU FEE AND PROCEDURES FOR PAYMENT OF
SUCH FEES.
MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to
adopt Resolution No. XXX. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
ORDINANCE NO. 1574
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1198 AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A
PARKING IN-LIEU FEE PROGRAM FOR THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN
AREA.
Council Member Brann introduced Ordinance No. 1574. The second reading and
adoption of the Ordinance is scheduled for October 2, 2018.
Item #13 moved from Consent to Public Hearing section due to Mayor Boyles and
Scot Nicol possible conflict of interest on this item as well.
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13.Consideration and possible action to approve a contract extension, amendment
no. 46645D through September 30, 2019 and authorize a budget appropriation of
$5,000 related to an ongoing contract for professional services with MIG, Inc. for
additional traffic analysis as part of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Update
Project and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing
agreement with MIG, Inc.
(Fiscal impact: $5,000)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Council discussion
MOTION by Council Member Pimentel, SECONDED by Council Member Brann
approving a contract extension through September 30, 2019, authorize a budget
appropriation of$5,000.00 for professional services with MIG, Inc. and authorize the
City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with MIG, Inc.
MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 3/0
Recessed at 8:53 PM
Reconvened at 8:58 PM
Mayor Boyles and Council Member Nicol returned to the dais.
3. Consideration and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget
(including all City Revenues and Expenditures), Adoption of Resolution
approving the 2018-2019 Final Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and
the 2018-2019 Appropriations Limit. Copies of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Preliminary Budget can be found in the Library, City Clerk's Office, and on the
City's website. (Fiscal Impact: Total Revenues (including transfers-in) of
$119,405,893, Total Expenditures (including transfers-out) of$137,608,498,
General Fund Revenues of$74,465,624, Expenditures (including transfers-out)
of$79,062,784)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Joe Lillio, Finance Director, gave a presentation and answered Council questions.
Council Discussion
Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only:
RESOLUTION NO. 5103
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2018-2019 FINAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET AND THE 2018-2019 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.
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MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Pimentel to adopt
Resolution No. 5103. MOTION PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES: Boyles Nicol
Pimentel Pirsztuk NO: Brann
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving the
General Fund Reserve Policy, the Economic Uncertainty Reserve Policy and directed
staff to return with an updated employee classification and salary schedule. MOTION
PASSED BY VOICE VOTE. 4/1 YES: Boyles Nicol Pimentel Pirsztuk NO: Brann
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
E CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed
unanimously. If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered
individually under the next heading of business.
4. Approve Warrant Numbers 3022630 through 3022787 and 9000533 through
9000571 on Register No. 23 in the total amount of $590,652.98 and Wire
Transfers from 08/27/18 through 09/09/18 in the total amount of $1,201 ,162.00.
Ratified Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due to
contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and wire
transfers.
5. PULLED BY CITY CLERK
6. Authorize the acceptance of an additional $29,505 in grant funds from the UASI
2015 grant program, authorize the City Manager to sign an Amendment No.
5000B to the Sub-Recipient Agreement#5000 with the City of Los Angeles, who
will serve as the grant administrator for the grant, authorize the City Manager to
sign the Amendment No. 5348C to the Professional Services Agreement, in a
form approved by the City Attorney, with Michael T. Little dba Counter Risk, Inc.,
authorize an increase of the blanket purchase order by $29,505 to enable the
Fire Department to receive the services provided by Michael T. Little dba Counter
Risk, Inc., and authorize and approve additional appropriation to expense
account 124-400-3785-6214.
(Fiscal Impact: $29,505.00)
7. Approve William J. Bonadiman's request to withdraw their bid due to a clerical
error in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 5101, authorize the City
Manager to execute a Standard Public Works Contract No. 5582, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, with Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. in the
amount of $542,544.00 and approve an additional $81,456.00 for construction-
related contingencies, authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public
Works Professional Services Agreement No. 5583, in a form as approved by the
City Attorney, with Berg & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $88,510.00 for
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construction inspection and geotechnical (compaction) oversight and testing, and
approve an additional $8,500.00 for related contingencies for Water Main
Improvement Project on Cedar Street and Walnut Avenue, Project No. PW18-10.
(Fiscal Impact: $721,010.00 in FY 2017/18)
8. Accept the work as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion in the County Recorder's office the Fire Station 1 Seismic Retrofit
Project, Project No. PW 15-23A.
(Fiscal Impact: $179,595.52)
9. PULLED BY MAYOR BOYLES
10.PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PIMENTEL
11.PULLED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRANN
12.Adopt Resolution No. 5105 authorizing the annual destruction of identified
records in accordance with the provisions of Section 34090 of the Government
Code of the State of California.
(Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,200)
13. This item was moved to Public Hearing section.
MOTION by Council Member Nicol, SECONDED by Council Member Brann approving
Consent Agenda items 4, 6, 7, 8, and 12. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOTE. 5/0
PULLED ITEMS:
5. Special City Council Minutes of August 8, 2018 (Closed Session) and Special
City Council Minutes of September 4, 2018 (Budget Study Session III).
City Clerk pulled the Special City Council Minutes of September 4, 2018 (Budget Study
Session III).
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve the
Special City Council Minutes of August 8, 2018. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS
VOICE VOTE. 5/0
11.Consideration and possible action to (1) approve two Facility Use Agreements
between the City and EI Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) for EI Segundo-
Wiseburn Aquatics Center Agreement No. 5585 and Urho Saari Swim Stadium,
Agreement No. 5586 and (2) approve a Joint Use Agreement No. 4887C between
the City and Wiseburn Unified School District (WUSD) for the use and operations of
the new EI Segundo-Wiseburn Aquatics Center.
(Fiscal Impact: Aquatics Center - $400,000 contribution by ESUSD for a 10 year use
term, estimated $175,000 annual net operation expense to be paid by City, design
and construction costs - $1.8 million by City, $6 million by Wiseburn Unified School
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District plus land costs, $6 million by non-profit South Bay Sports, Health and
Recreation; Urho Saari — the lesser of 24% or $1 million contribution by ESUSD
towards refurbishment costs with City paying 76°/x/$3 million, ESUSD receives 10
year use term, City pays for annual operating expenses.
Mayor Boyles, read the item.
Mark Hensley, City Attorney and Greg Carpenter, City Manager answered Council's
questions.
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Nicol to approve the Facility Use
Agreement between the City and EI Segundo Unified School District for the EI Segundo-
Wiseburn Aquatics Center, the Facility Use Agreement between the City and EI
Segundo Unified School District for the Urho Saari Swim Stadium and approve the Joint
Use Agreement between the City and Wiseburn School District for the use and
operations of the new El Segundo-Wiseburn Aquatics Center. 4/1 YES.. Boyles Nicol
Pimentel Pirsztuk NO: Brann
9. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a contract, no. 5584 for
consulting services with Ignited, LLC a marketing agency, for the
implementation of a marketing and Police Officer recruitment campaign
exclusively for the EI Segundo Police Department.
(Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00)
Mayor Boyles read the item
Lt. Jaime Bermudez answered Council's questions
Council Discussion
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Council Member Brann to approve the
contract as amended, one year contract, with an evaluation at the end of the contract
term. MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. 5/0
10. This item is continued from the September 4, 2018 City Council Meeting
Consideration and possible action regarding the second reading and adoption of
Ordinance No. 1567 to prohibit gatherings where underage drinking or illegal
marijuana use occurs, and adoption of Resolution No. XXX establishing the
schedule of fines for administrative citations when there are violations of
Ordinance No. 1567.
(Fiscal impact: None)
Mayor Boyles read the item
Council Discussion
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Mark Hensley, City Attorney, read by title only.-
ORDINANCE
nly:ORDINANCE NO. 1567
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 13 TO TITLE 7 OF THE EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE HOSTING, PERMITTING OR ALLOWING OF
GATERHINGS AT WHICH PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE ARE CONSUMING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR USING MARIJUANA.
MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, SECONDED by Council Member Nicol approving
Ordinance No. 1567. 4/1 YES: Boyles Brann Nicol Pirsztuk NO: Pimentel
RESOLUTION NO. 5104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ESTABLISHING THE
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7-13 OF THE EL
SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE.
MOTION by Mayor Boyles, SECONDED by Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk, approving
Resolution No. 5104. 4/1 YES: Boyles Brann Nicol Pirsztuk NO.. Pimentel
F. NEW BUSINESS
14.Consideration and possible action to identify critical negotiating deal points for a
lease agreement related to future operations and capital improvements at The
Lakes at EI Segundo Golf Course and Driving Range and establish a City
Council Subcommittee comprised of two Councilmembers to carry out the
discussions with the selected bidders' representatives.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Greg Carpenter, City Manager, introduced the item.
Meredith Petit, Recreation and Parks Director, gave a report
Council Discussion
Council consensus to appoint Council Members' Pimentel and Nicol to a subcommittee
to enter into discussions with selected bidders. Council directed staff and committee
members to include the following, to the deal points already established in the staff
report, during negotiations; renegotiate the term at the conclusion of the first term, allow
the City to grant special permits for use of the golf course, outside company to run the
golf course and non-technology driving range and expand the details for
accommodating early entry, non-technology driving range hitting bays for golfers prior to
on-course play.
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — Thanked everyone for the hours spent on the
budget process, especially Joe Lillio, Finance Director and the finance
department staff.
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H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY - Passed
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK — Passed
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — Not present
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS —
Council Member Pimentel —Thanked staff for all the hard work they do for the City.
Council Member Nicol — Invited the Community to The Fair on Richmond Street this
Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Council Member Brann — Passed
Mayor Pro Tem Pirsztuk —Thanked Ron Swanson for the In & Out Lunch on 9/11
honoring our fallen heroes and City employees and thanked the Fire Department for the
Pancake Breakfast event.
Mayor Boyles —Attended the South Bay Council of Governments Steering and
Transportation Committee meeting, mentioned the EI Segundo Art Walk held an
appreciation event at the Aloft Hotel, mentioned the Chevron burn off incident that
occurred the day before and if a resident's car was affected, Chevron will provide a
voucher for a car wash, mentioned the recent "Coffee with the Mayor" went well,
commented on the successful Champions of Business event and thanked all involved in
the event, mentioned the possibility of placing solar panels in the soon to be built shade
shelters at EI Segundo Campus and attended the Future of LAX at ESMoA, a
moderated discussion about the future of LAX which explored creative collaborations
between LAX, EI Segundo and neighboring communities.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only— 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) None
MEMORIALS — None
ADJOURNMENT at 10:21 PM
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 2, 2018
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to License
Agreement No. 4698 in a form approved by the City Attorney with The El Segundo Nursery School Group
("Co-Op") to operate a non-profit pre-school at the Clubhouse Building for three years at $600 per year.
(Fiscal Impact: estimated revenue of$1800)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to License Agreement No.4698 with The El
Segundo Nursery School Group ("Co-Op") in a form approved by the City Attorney to operate a
non-profit pre-school at the Clubhouse Building for an additional 3 years at $600 per year;
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: None
FISCAL IMPACT:
Amount Budgeted: $1800
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): 001-300-0000-3879 y
ORIGINATED BY: Arecia Hester, Recreation Superintendent2P2rk
REVIEWED BY: Meredith Petit, Director of Recre tion and
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
The El Segundo Nursery School Group("Co-Op")has been operating a non-profit pre-school in El Segundo
since 1947. Since the early 1950's the school has utilized the Clubhouse Building at Recreation Park as its
home. During this time, it has served the community by offering this low cost program to El Segundo
Residents utilizing limited funds for two part-time staff members and hundreds of parent volunteer hours to
run the program. The program serves up to 24 students per academic year and operates three days per week,
Tuesday-Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., from early September through early June.
According to the City Council-approved fee schedule for Recreation and Parks Department facilities, the
cost for the school to reserve the Clubhouse would normally be charged$15 per hour.The school utilizes the
facility approximately 400 hours per year,yielding fees of nearly$6,000. Due to their non-profit status and
low registration cost of the program, these fees are not feasible for the school's limited budget.
In October 2014 the City and the Co-Op School entered into a License Agreement for a term of three years
that provided a discounted rental rate to the school over the three years as follows: $750 for FY 14/15,
$1,500 for FY 15/16, and$3,000 for FY 16/17. However, on June 21, 2016 the Co-Op School requested a
modification to the agreement and the City Council approved a fee of$1.00 for FY 16/17.Last year,the Co-
Op revealed a plan to fund and donate an artist's mural design and implementation at the Clubhouse
Building.The school requested that this donation be in lieu of rental fees for the upcoming 2017/2018 school
year. Staff agreed and recommended that an amendment to the agreement be executed with El Segundo
Nursery School Group ("Co-Op") from October 1, 2017- September 30, 2018 at no cost. City Council
approved staff's recommendation. The current agreement expires September 30, 2018.
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Recently,the City staff and the Co-Op met to discuss and agree upon new terms for FY 18/19. After further
discussion, the group agreed to establish a three year contract for use of the rooms in the Clubhouse
Building. Due to staffing, utility and maintenance costs, City staff felt some cost-recovery would be
important. The El Segundo Co-Op also agreed to pay $600 per year. This amount will be paid in
installments of$100 per month to start in September of each new school year. Staff is recommending an
amendment to the agreement with El Segundo Nursery School Group ("Co-Op") from October 1, 2018-
September 30, 2021 at$600 per year.
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 2,2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding Environmental Assessment No. EA-1011, General
Plan Amendment No. GPA 13-01, Zone Change No. ZC 13-01, and Zone Text Amendment No.
ZTA 13-01 for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan update project. (Applicant: City of El Segundo)
Address: Smoky Hollow
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1573 for Environmental Assessment
No. EA-1011, General Plan Amendment No. GPA 13-01,Zone Change No. ZC 13-01,
and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 13-01; and/or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 1573
2. Excerpts from the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan 2018
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Objective: The City will implement a comprehensive economic development strategy
to ensure the City encourages a vibrant business climate that is accessible,
user-friendly and welcoming to all residents and visitors.
ORIGINATED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
REVIEWED BY: Sam Lee, Planning and Buildin afety Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On September 18, the City Council introduced an Ordinance 1) amending the Zoning Map to
reflect the boundary changes of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, 2) amending the El Segundo
Municipal Code to delete and/or revise provisions related to the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, and
3) adopting the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan 2018.
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During its discussion, the City Council directed staff to make the following two changes the
Community Benefits Plan process in the Specific Plan: 1) make deviations from the maximum
building height up to 50 feet subject to City Council review and approval, and 2) include enhanced
accessibility improvements, such as elevators in multi-story buildings, in the potential public
benefits that can be required as part of a Community Benefits Plan. The exact changes can be
found in the attached excerpts from the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan 2018 (Exhibit No. 2).
The Council may waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. If the Ordinance is adopted
by the City Council at its October 2nd meeting, the effective date of the Ordinance will be
November 1, 2018, which is thirty (30) days from the adoption date.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1573
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 13-01 AND ZONE
TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 13-01 AMENDING EL SEGUNDO
MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
UPDATE OF THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN.
The City Council of the city of EI Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On October 1, 2014, the City initiated an Environmental Assessment No.
EA 1011, General Plan Amendment No. GPA 13-01, Zone Change No. ZC
13-01, and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 13-01 for the comprehensive
update of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan;
B. The City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.,
"CEQA"), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of
Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines");
C. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared pursuant to the
requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines;
D. On June 28, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the application
including, without limitation, information provided to the Planning
Commission by city staff; and, adopted Resolution No. 2837 recommending
that the City Council approve the proposed Specific Plan;
E. On August 21 and September 18, 2018, the City Council held a public
hearing and considered the information provided by City staff and public
testimony regarding this Ordinance; and
F. This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire
administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the
City Council at its August 21 and September 18, 2018, hearing including the
totality of evidence in the administrative record.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings and Conclusions. The City Council finds as follows:
A. The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Update (hereinafter, the "Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan" or "Specific Plan") covers approximately 94.3 acres and will
replace the existing Smoky Hollow Specific Plan which covers
approximately 93.55 acres. The Specific Plan is located in the northwest
quadrant of the City, generally bounded by Standard Street to the west, EI
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Segundo Boulevard to the south, Pacific Coast Highway to the east and
Grand Avenue to the north (Exhibit A— Specific Plan Boundary Changes);
B. The project removes a 7.44-acre area north of Grand Avenue from the
existing Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and changes its General Plan Land
Use designation to Multi-Family Residential (Exhibit B — General Plan Land
Use Map Amendments) and its zoning designation to Multi-Family
Residential (R-3) (Exhibit C — Zoning Map Amendments),-
C_
mendments);C_ The project incorporates three areas immediately abutting the existing
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, which are approximately 8.19 acres in size,
into the Specific Plan, change their General Plan Land Use designations
from Parking and Public Facilities to Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (Exhibit B
— General Plan Land Use Map Amendments), and zoning designations to
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan — Parking (P) and Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
— Public Facilities (P-F) (Exhibit C — Zoning Map Amendments);
D. The zone text amendments to the EI Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC)
change or delete municipal code provisions regarding the existing Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan, its zones and overlay districts, and other provisions.
These amendments are necessary to ensure that the ESMC is consistent
with the General Plan.
E. The zone text amendments are necessary and ensure that the ESMC is
consistent with the updated Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
F. The zone text amendments enable the adoption of the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan Update, and with it, the adoption of new regulations for private
properties to.-
1.
o:1. Allow more office uses in the plan area;
2. Increase the permitted floor area ratio (FAR) from .6 currently, to .75 in
the west and 1.0 in the east portion of the plan;
3. Replace the existing parking requirements that are based on the type of
use with a single parking ratio of 1 space per 400 gross square feet of
building area; and
4. Allow deviations from development standards, subject to approval of a
community benefits plan.
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SECTION 3: General Plan Findings. As required under Government Code Section
65860, the Zone Change and ESMC amendments proposed by the zone text amendment
are consistent with the EI Segundo General Plan as follows:
A. As set forth in Section 2, the zone change ensures that the zoning map
designations of properties affected by the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
Update project are consistent with their General Plan Land Use
designations.
B. The zone text amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the
General Plan and will not obstruct their attainment. The zone text
amendment eliminates zoning designations that are inconsistent with the
amended General Plan and updated Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and will
establish new zoning designations that are consistent with the General Plan
Land Use designations and the updated Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
C. The zone text amendment eliminates ESMC regulations regarding
permitted uses, development standards, and design guidelines that are
inconsistent with the regulations in the updated Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
and with the General Plan Land Use Designation description for the updated
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
D. The zone text amendment eliminates ESMC regulations regarding
nonconforming buildings and uses that are inconsistent with the regulations
in the updated Smoky Hollow Specific Plan.
E. The ordinance amends the ESMC to add and to delete permissible use
categories in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area in a manner consistent
with the updated Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. These amendments are
consistent with the General Plan and the updated Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan.
1. The ordinance is consistent with Land Use Element Goal LU4 (Provision
of a Stable Tax Base for El Segundo) and Objective LU4-3 in that it
provides for new office and research and development uses in Smoky
Hollow. The ordinance does so by eliminating an existing cap on the
floor area of office uses on individual building sites and eliminating a
prohibition on public assembly uses.
2. The ordinance is consistent with Objective LU4-4 to provide areas where
development has the flexibility to mix uses, in an effort to provide
synergistic relationships which have the potential to maximize economic
benefit, reduce traffic impacts, and encourage pedestrian environments,
in that it eliminates a prohibition on public assembly uses in the plan
area, and public assembly uses can operate synergistically with other
permitted uses.
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3. The ordinance is consistent with Goal LU5 to attract clean and beneficial
industrial uses in that it deletes noxious uses, such as automobile
service uses, freight forwarding, and service stations.
4. The ordinance is also consistent with Objective LU5-6 to encourage a
mix of office and light industrial uses in industrial areas, because it
permits additional office, along with research and development, and light
industrial uses in Smoky Hollow.
SECTION 4: Zone Change Findings.
A. Based on the factual findings of this Resolution, the Zone Change is
necessary to carry out the proposed project. The General Plan Amendment
changes the land use classification of the Specific Plan area to Smoky
Hollow Specific Plan and certain properties north of Grand Avenue to Multi-
Family Residential as identified in Exhibit B (General Plan Land Use Map
Amendments). Therefore, the Zone Change is necessary to maintain
consistency with the proposed General Plan land use designations.
B. The purpose of ESMC Title 15 (Zoning Code) and adopted specific plans is
to implement the goals, objectives and policies of the EI Segundo General
Plan. The zone change is necessary to implement the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan and is consistent with the General Plan goals, objectives and
policies discussed in Section 3 of this resolution.
C. The Zone Change will not adversely affect surrounding properties, in that
the Specific Plan area is anticipated to transition to more office uses, which
tend to have less impacts with regard to noise, odors, hazardous materials,
and other impacts associated primarily with industrial uses.
D. The Zone Change promotes the public health, safety and general welfare
and serves the goals and purposes of the Zoning Code, in that the Zone
Change, the Specific Plan vision and standards are consistent with General
Plan goals, objectives, and policies as detailed in Section 3. The Specific
Plan vision and guiding principles will benefit the surrounding area and
community overall by generating new employment and tax revenues;
providing new public infrastructure, including additional public parking,
publicly available open space, street trees and other streetscape
improvements, bicycle improvements; and creating connections to all
modes of travel. In addition, the development standards and design
guidelines in the Specific Plan serve the public health, safety, and general
welfare and provide economic and social advantages resulting from an
orderly use of land resources.
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SECTION 5: Zone Text Amendment Findings. In accordance with ESMC Chapter 15-26
(Amendments), and based on the findings set forth in Sections 2 and 3, the zone text
amendment is consistent with and necessary to carry out the purpose of the ESMC as
follows:
A. The zone text amendment is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning
Code, which is to serve the public health, safety, and general welfare and
to provide the economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly
planned use of land resources.
B. The zone text amendment is necessary to facilitate the development
process and ensure the orderly development of buildings and the location
of uses in the City. The intent of the zone text amendment is to update the
vision, permitted uses and development standards in the Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan area, which will encourage, facilitate, and expedite the
development process and provide economic and social benefits resulting
from the orderly planned use of land resources. The zone text amendment
will not adversely affect properties surrounding the Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan area.
C. The zone text amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties,
in that it will enable the adoption of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. One
of the Specific Plan goals is to transition to more office uses in the area,
which tend to have less impacts with regard to noise, odors, hazardous
materials, and other impacts associated primarily with existing industrial
uses.
D. The zone text amendment promotes the public health, safety and general
welfare and serves the goals and purposes of the Zoning Code, in that it
enables the adoption of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. The Specific Plan
vision and standards are consistent with General Plan goals, objectives,
and policies as detailed in Section 3. The Specific Plan vision and guiding
principles will benefit the surrounding area and community overall by
generating new employment and tax revenues; providing new public
infrastructure, including additional public parking, publicly available open
space, street trees and other streetscape improvements, bicycle
improvements; and creating connections to all modes of travel. In addition,
the development standards and design guidelines in the Specific Plan will
serve the public health, safety, and general welfare and provide economic
and social advantages resulting from an orderly use of land resources.
SECTION 6: Environmental Assessment. Resolution No. 5099 certified a Final
Environmental Impact Report and adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations
(SOC) for this Project. The Environmental Impact Report was prepared in accordance
with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. This Ordinance incorporates by reference the
environmental findings and analysis set forth in Resolution No. 5099.
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SECTION 7: ESMC Section 15-3-1 (Designation of Zone Names) is amended to read as
follows:
15-3-1 : DESIGNATION OF ZONE NAMES:
In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of lands and buildings, to
regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, to regulate the area of yards and
other open spaces about buildings, and to regulate the density of population, the
classes of use zones are by this title established, to be known as follows:
R-1 Single-family residential zone
R-2 [Two-family residential zone
R-3 ` Multi-family residential zone
C-RS Downtown commercial zone
C-2 Neighborhood commercial zone
[General General commercial zone
CO Corporate office zone
MU-N [Urban mixed use north zone
MU-S Urban mixed use south zone
C-4 Commercial center zone
M-1 Light Findustzone
M-2 Heavy industrial zone
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MAIi— Media m rricnafaotwring Ana
MDR Medium density residential zone
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MMO Multimedia overlay district
O-S I Open space zone
P Automobile parking zone
P-F Public facilities zone
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SECTION 8, ESMC Section 15-3-2(A)(1) regarding Specific Plan Zones is
amended to read as follows:
1. Smoky Hollow Specific Plan: There are four (4) classes of use zones intended to
be used within the boundaries of the Smoky Hollow specific plan. These zones
include:
SS Sme.11 Luoinooa zoneSH-W - Smokv Hollow West Zonina District
m m[ans:faoturing zeneSH-E - Smokv Hollow East Zoning District
MDR Modivrn density residantiai zor�oPF - Public Facilitv Zoning District
GAC Grand Aver _-,L\,nmereia�eP - Parkinu Zoninq District
SECTION 9: ESMC Chapter 15-6, Article C (Small Business (SB) Zone) and ESMC
Chapter 15-6, Article D (Medium Manufacturing (MM) Zone) are deleted in their entirety.
SECTION 10: ESMC Chapter 15-7, Article A (Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone),
Subsection 1(D) is amended as follows:
"D. In effect, this zone is not a true "floating" zone in that it does not add more regulations
"over" an existing base zone. Rather, it is a "holding zone" which can be activated within
certain areas of the Smoky Hollow specific plan and used in place of the base zone
regulations. The zone is activated when an application for a Zone Chanae and Site Plan
rReview is filed consistent with E;hapter 11 this title—, whinh inclus!ao praparatian of a
tom`✓� :f��ml cntol en* i or:tal irnpv�a{ rvporl,"
SECTION 11: ESMC Chapter 15-7, Article A (Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone),
Section 15-7A-6 (Off Street Parking and Loading Spaces) is amended as follows:
"15-7A-6: OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES:
Off street parking and loading shall be provided, as required by cubuc,tiol� 15 11 36 -tnd
chapter 15 of this title."
SECTION 12: ESMC Section 15-7A-9 (Project Review and Plan Consistency) is deleted
in its entirety.
SECTION 13: ESMC Chapter 15-7, Article B (Grand Avenue Commercial (GAC) Zone) is
deleted in its entirety and ESMC Chapter 15-7, Article C (Multimedia Overlay (MMO)
District) is renumbered as ESMC Chapter 15-7, Article B.
SECTION 14: ESMC Chapter 15-11 (Smoky Hollow Specific Plan) is deleted in its
entirety.
SECTION 15: ESMC Section 15-15-5(K) (Tandem Spaces Permitted) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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K. Tandem Spaces Permitted: All tandem parking spaces, where allowed, must be
clearly outlined on the surface of the parking facility.
TANDEM SPACES PERMITTED
FPercentage Of
Twat
Percentage Required
Of Tetaf Spaces
Required In Smoky Maximum
Use Spaces Hollow Depth
Single-family and two- 100 n/a 2 spaces
family dwellings
Multiple-family Prohibited2~ Drib#-& 2-n/a n/a
residential
Retail uses and services ��Prohibited 30 f ` spaces
Industrial uses 20 TF5 2 spaces
Offices 20 F 85 2 spaces
Restaurants Prohibited 10 2 spaces
Notes:
1. Tandem spaces for single- and two-family dwellings must be assigned to the same
unit.
2. Tandem parking is permitted for multiple-family residential developments involving
density bonuses, pursuant to Government Code section 65915.
3. Includoc manufacturing;�ntarohowaing--and-r-esoarah and c�3vcJ%opraent uGeo.
The Director may approve tandem parking and/or administrative adjustments to the
tandem parking standards as provided in chapter 24, "Adjustments", of this title, subject
to conditions. The conditions may include recording of a covenant agreement, requiring
a parking attendant, requiring valet service, and other operational conditions. The
Director may also approve tandem parking in excess of the above limits for permitted
temporary uses and/or special events.
SECTION 16: ESMC Section 15-21-7 (Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Restrictions) is
deleted and Sections 15-21-8 (Restrictions for the Heavy Industrial (M-2) Zone) and 15-
21-9 (Nonconforming Signs) are re-numbered as 15-21-7 and 15-21-8 respectively.
SECTION 17: The current Zoning Map is amended to reflect the updated Smoky Hollow
Specific Plan boundaries, the zoning district designations within the Specific Plan, and
the new zoning designations of properties immediately north of the Specific Plan. The
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corresponding changes to the Zoning Map are set forth in attached Exhibit C (Zoning Map
Amendments), which is incorporated into this Ordinance by reference.
SECTION 18: The City Council adopts and approves the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
2018 as set forth in attached Exhibit D (Smoky Hollow Specific Plan 2018).
SECTION 19: EXHIBITS. There are four exhibits to this ordinance, each of which is
incorporated herein by this reference. They are as follows:
Exhibit A: Specific Plan Boundary Changes
Exhibit B: General Plan Land Use Map Amendments
Exhibit C: Zoning Map Amendments
Exhibit D: Smoky Hollow Specific Plan 2018
SECTION 20: CONSTRUCTION. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to
achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the
provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a
manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 21: ENFORCEABILITY. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC does not affect
any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition
of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such
repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting
violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 22: VALIDITY OF PREVIOUS CODE SECTIONS. If this entire Ordinance or
its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or
amendment of the ESMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void
and cause such previous ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full
force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 23: SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity
will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 24: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and,
within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause a
summary thereof to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
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SECTION 25: This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of October, 2018.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 1573 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 18th day of September 2018, and was duly passed and adopted by said City
Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the 2nd day of October, 2018, and the same was
so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 1573
EXHIBIT D
SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN 2018
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SPECIFIC PLAN \ ADOPTED OCTOBER 2018
Prepared by
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Strategic Economics
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
City Council Staff
Drew Boyles Greg Carpenter
Mayor City Manager
Carol Pirsztck Sam Lee
Mayor Pro Tem Planning and Building Safety director
Don Brann Gregg McClain
Council Member Planning Manager
Scot Nicol Paul Samaras
Council Member Principal Planner
Tina Gall
Chris Pimentel Contract Planner
Council Member
Ken Berkman
Planning Commission Public Works Director
Li#an Xu
Ryan Baldino City Engineer
Chairman
Brenda Newman Consultant Team
Vice Chair
Jay Hoeschler MIG,Inc.
Commissioner John Kalish Architects
Michelle Keldorf KOA
Commissioner Strategic Economics
Carol Wingate
Commissioner
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CONTENTS
3.5 District Identity......................................89
1.1 Objectives..............................................5 3.6 Infrastructure Improvements................89
1.2 Setting...................................................7
1.3 Plan Context ...11 04 SPECIFIC PLAN PROCESS
+ ADMINISTRATION
1.4 Vision.....................................................13
1.5 Guiding Principles ...............................14 4.1 Interpretations.......................................99
1.6 Transformative Projects.......................17 4.2 Severability............................................99
4.3 Environmental Review..........................99
1.7 The Future of Smoky Hollow...............17
4.4 Nonconformities....................................99
02 PRIVATE REALM STRATEGIES 4.5 Project Review and Approval
Process..................................................102
2.1 Private Realm Strategies........... ...27
4.6 Appeals--.... 102
2.2 Land Use Regulations..........................29
4.7 Specific Plan Modifications and
2.3 Development Standards ......................37 Amendments 102
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2.4 Private Realm Design Guidelines........44
2.5 Urban Design Guidelines.....................49 05 IMPLEMENTATION
+ FINANCING
03 PUBLIC REALM STRATEGIES 5.1 Implementation Strategies...................107
3.1 Public Realm Strategies.......................61 5.2 Implementation Action Plan.................108
3.2 Mobility and Streetscape 5.3 Funding Strategy..................................117
Improvements........................................61
3.3 Parking Management Strategies..........82 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY 128
3.4 Pedestrian and Open Space
Enhancements.......................................85
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INTRODUCTION + VISION
The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan provides
a framework and long-term strategy to
guide public and private investment in the
Smoky Hollow area.
1.1 OBJECTIVES The Specific Plan emphasizes flexibility and
creativity to enable new businesses to thrive
Development activity in Smoky Hollow will be and supports the long-term health and
stimulated and influenced by a range of tools, expansion of the many existing businesses that
including: contribute to EI Segundo's success.
► Development standards, design guidelines, The Specific Plan builds on the eclectic
and other regulatory tools and metrics nature of Smoky Hollow,sets policy to create
► Public infrastructure improvements a dynamic public realm,and grounds the
► A comprehensive and strategic set of policy, regulatory framework in economic reality.
physical, and programmatic implementation
actions
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1.2 SETTING The east side of Smoky Hollow is characterized
by larger block patterns and parcels and
1.2.1 Planning Area medium-scale buildings originally intended for
manufacturing, with a typical building footprint
Located in the central portion of the City of EI of over 10,000 square feet. In comparison,the
Segundo, the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area street grid on the west side has smaller blocks
extends east to west and is bounded by Indiana
and smaller-scale buildings, with a typical
Street and Sepulveda Boulevard to the east, footprint of just over 3,000 square feet.
downtown EI Segundo to the west,the
Chevron oil refinery(and EI Segundo To the east, Sepulveda Boulevard separates
Boulevard)to the south, and residential Smoky Hollow from large corporate campuses
neighborhoods to the north. Regional access to and multi-story buildings.To the west, Main
Smoky Hollow is provided by Interstate 105 Street provides downtown amenities within
(Glenn Anderson Freeway) Interstate 405 (San walking distance to the west half of the Smoky
Diego Freeway), and California State Route 1 Hollow Specific Plan area.
(Sepulveda Boulevard, also known as the
Pacific Coast Highway). EI Segundo Boulevard 1.2.2 Local History
and Franklin Avenue run east/.west the length Smoky Hollow rapidly developed into an
of the Specific Plan area (see Figure 1-1: Smoky industrial district after World War II due to the
Hollow District). The Specific Plan area covers
influence of local aerospace companies such
0.18 square miles (120 acres), or just over three
as Northrop Grumman (with a presence in EI
percent of the City's total area of 5.5 square
Segundo dating to 1932)and general demand
miles (see Figure 1-2: Regional Location). With
for manufacturing, distribution,and industrial
a mix of lot sizes on small streets,the land use
service uses.The district was largely built out by
pattern and character of the Smoky Hollow
the early 1960s.
area were largely shaped by the original
industrial uses that developed during the By the late 201h century,the district suffered
mid-201h century to serve the airport, the loss of large-scale manufacturing uses,as
aerospace/defense, and nearby refinery the regional aerospace industry contracted in
CD industries. response to post-Cold War defense cuts.
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While the shrinking demand for manufacturing between a residential neighborhood to the
companies created a glut of industrial space, north and a heavy industrial site—the Chevron
Smoky Hollow retained a sizable base of Oil Refinery—to the south. Reflecting the
manufacturing companies. However, by 2000, transition of Smoky Hollow's traditional
limited demand for industrial space and the industrial lands,the area is characterized by
aging building stock resulted in a gradual a pattern of traditional industrial buildings,
decline of physical conditions in the district. typically built over 50 years ago,and some
newer structures.The mix of old and new
The accompanying decline in property values is enticing to prospective businesses and
I The Stondard Oil Refinery formed the and rents sparked a renaissance driven by visitors to the district. Incubator, creative,and
•• F F demand for creative office and flexibWresearch
. F boom ,.,, and development(flex/R&D) space. knowledge-based businesses are attracted to
these types of building forms and the funky,
2 General Me Company was located on Sheldon
Street in Smoky Hollow in the 1950s. Today, Smoky Hollow is a transitional, eclectic nature of Smoky Hollow.
co co predominately light industrial district located
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1 i 3 By the 1960s,most of Smoky Hollow had been
� developed.
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,�_ _ i4 .a+� � 4 International Rectifier,a Smoky Hollow
:���'`, � " i . � � ', r �- industry,invented the world's first solar-
y •- � I ` � � � powered automobile in 1958.The team concerted
s � � - - � � u ntage 9 2 Baker electric car to run on
.'.} f jnFirm orphotovoltaic energy,using over 10,000 individual
E � solar cells mounted to the car's rovftap.
• iy _ 5 The E1 Segundo Herald ran this cartoon to
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1.3 PLAN CONTEXT companies. With demand for creative office
space expected to continue to rise,an updated
In response to shrinking manufacturing land use framework is needed to sustain
demand,declining investment,and parking Smoky Hollow's transformation into a regional
issues,the City adopted the first Smoky Hollow hub for creative businesses and new types of
Specific Plan in 1986.The intent of the 1986 plan manufacturing.
was to:1) preserve existing uses that conform to
the plan,2) provide opportunities for both small This updated Smoky Hollow Specific Plan sets
business and medium-sized manufacturing a regulatory and planning framework that
uses,3) provide a transition from the high- focuses development efforts on revitalizing
density uses on the east side of Sepulveda buildings for incubator industrial and office
Boulevard to the lower-density commercial space. This Specific Plan reflects the goals and
and residential uses to the west,and 4) resolve objectives of various stakeholders, including
issues related to parking, circulation, and businesses and property owners, real estate
development standards. and development professionals,the Planning
Commission,and City Council.The Smoky
The 1986 plan did not anticipate the Hollow Specific Plan includes development
tremendous growth in emerging creative, regulations,design guidelines,and funding
technology,and new media companies in strategies to realize the new vision.The plan
the greater Los Angeles area. Faced with deliberately builds upon the traditional uses and
space, regulatory, and time constraints, many structures within the district and introduces
developers opted to modernize existing the opportunity for intensification and
buildings rather than wait for new,ground-up revitalization.The ultimate goal is to facilitate
development.This resulted in the preservation the transformation of the Smoky Hollow district
of many original brick industrial buildings from an aging industrial area to a vigorous
juxtaposed against more modern,sleeker, and incubator district and major economic force in
newer developments. the City.
Smoky Hollow's transition and interesting
character appeals to today's creative class of
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Smoky Hollow is an
eclectic incubator district
of creatine, innovative, and
dynamic businesses.
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1.4 VISION
WHAT IS A SPECIFIC PLAN? it is consistent with the General Plan,which The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan sets forth a
In the State of California,a specific was last comprehensively updated in 1992, forward-thinking, practical vision for the future
plan is one of the many tools for (The Circulation Element was updated in of this eclectic, creative area.The vision and
implementing the goals and policies of a 2004 and the Housing Element in 2014).The guiding principles are built upon extensive
general plan.Specific plans implement a General Plan provides a citywide approach to community engagement,including workshops
city or county's general plan through the planning fr,-future development. Il includes and stakeholder interviews,City policy,and
development of policies,programs;and the seven required General Plan elements: technical analysis of established conditions. In
regulations for a localized area and in greater Land Use,Circulation,Housing,Open Space turn,every goal,strategy,and action included in
detail.Specific plans are put in place to (cornbined with Recreation), Conservation, this plan must both relate to and implement this
regulate distinct character areas that cannot Noise,and Public Safety,along with an Air shared vision.
be regulated through general ordinance or Quality Element and Hazardous Materials
city-wide zoning.A specific plan establishes and%`rite Management Element.The
a link between implementing policies of the General Plan identifies goals, objectives,
General Plan and the individual development and policies related to each of the chapters.
proposals in a defined area vrithin the city. The land use and development approach
for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area
is compatible with the goals,policies,and
GENERAL PLAN general pattern of land uses contained in the
CONSISTENCY General Plan.The authority for preparation
The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan has a and adoption of specific plans is set forth in
direct relationship to the City of El Segundo the California Government Code,Sections
General Plan and provides site-specific, 65450 through 65457.
detailed descriptions of regulations,
standards,and guidelines for implementing
General Plan goals and policies.To achieve
this,the Specific Plan must demonstrate that
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1.5 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The Vision Framework includes eight guiding principles:
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possesses significant potential Inadequate infrastructure may Its vibrant industrial, district remains a primary
to become an incubator hub limit the desirability of the commercial,and downtown concern for local businesses
and creative center in EI area for creative and areas create a distinct and nearby residents.The
Segundo and throughout the technology-based businesses. character.The Specific Plan Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
region.The Specific Plan The Specific Plan supports the preserves and enhances identifies parking and mobility
promotes characteristics that provision of adequate Smoky Hollow's intimate, solutions that address parking
attract creative and cutting- infrastructure to facilitate small-town character,its needs,including the
edge businesses to the area, telecommunications that will history,authenticity,and maximization of curb-side
and addresses identified I attract and retain employee- fine-grained architectural parking resources,the
constraints to the retention intensive businesses. scale. development of shared
and gro,v:i_,of local parking facilities,and other
businesses. transportation demand
management strategies.
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A walkable,cohesive,and A place as unique as Smoky
commercial and industrial
enduring built environment The Smoky"Hoow district will Hollow draws creative
development that promotes provides a foundation for become a center for daytime industries,innovative thinking,
new and existing businesses, Smoky Hollow to flourish. activity,complete with walking and advanced technologies.
sustains economic growth,
Enhanced streetscapes, and bicycle pathways to Main The Specific Plan recognizes
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and incorporates sustainability pedestrian-oriented buildings, Street and the Sepulveda this asset and provides
principles.Further and intimate outdoor spaces Boulevard corridor,The Smoky' flexibility for new solutions
development of uses that are create a sense of place and Hollow Specific Plan prioritizes and ideas that contribute to
incompatible with the vision is community.Architecture that seamless cycling and the success of Smoky Hollow.
respects the established pedestrian connections,
discouraged. Additionally, industrial character while
nearby residential encouraging greater reliance Ilk
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solutions for new and more options.
sustainable development
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1.6 TRANSFORMATIVE economy shifts toward increasing shares
PROJECTS of professional services firms and creative
businesses,which often prefer unique
Transformative projects are intended to spaces and vibrant, eclectic locations such
embody the creative ideas and further as Smoky Hollow and EI Segundo.
support the Specific Plan's vision for Smoky
► Leverage the many positive attributes
Hollow.These projects catalyze future change
of the area such as the artistic industrial
while addressing some of the key issues and
vibe and the relaxed beach community
opportunities in Smoky Hollow.
feel.The vision for Smoky Hollow will
► Undertake a comprehensive approach to be communicated most effectively by
parking and mobility.The Specific Plan drawing people to the district by providing
identifies short-and long-term actions, interesting destinations.
including using existing rights-of-way to ► Take the next steps in bringing a complete
increase the parking supply. In the longer fiber optic network to Smoky Hollow.
term,the potential formation of a parking Providing adequate infrastructure supports
district and transportation demand the flow and processing of information and
management practices will be critical. maintains the desirability of the area to
► Establish Franklin Avenue as the functional, creative and technology-based businesses.
aesthetic,and social backbone of the plan
area. Implement projects that create a 1.7 THE FUTURE OF SMOKY
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and pedestrians,and make the street
welcoming and appealing with a focus on The following visualizations illustrate the vision
landscaping,signs,and street furniture. through photo-realistic renderings of key areas
► Facilitate development of creative office and in the Specific Plan area. Each visualization
flexible/research and development space shows the baseline 2017 conditions and
and intensification of these desirable uses potential improvements articulated in the
on appropriate sites. Demand is growing Specific Plan.These renderings are illustrative
C) for these uses in the area as the regional and are intended to be conceptual and not
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The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan creates
a foundation to support the Plan area 's
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creative and cutting-edge businesses.
2.1 PRIVATE REALM development.The chapter concludes with
STRATEGIES design guidelines.
The regulatory and design framework Where a provision in this chapter does not
established here will guide and focus the address a specific condition or situation that
transition of Smoky Hollow to a creative, arises,the provisions set forth in the EI Segundo
innovative,and dynamic environment. Municipal Code(ESMC) shall apply. In the event
of a conflict between these provisions and the
The private realm includes all privately owned provisions of the ESMC,the provisions set forth
property in Smoky Hollow, which accounts for in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan shall govern.
78 percent of the total land within the Specific
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2.2 LAND USE REGULATIONS ► The purpose of the Smoky Hollow West
(SH-W)zoning district is to encourage
2.2.1 Land Use Objectives a range of small business and incubator
industrial uses, including light industrial
These land use objectives are broad policy activities and research,creative office,and
statements intended to guide land use decision- technology uses.
making:
► The Smoky Hollow East(SH-E)zoning
► Encourage commercial and industrial district provides a transitional land use
development that promotes new and area between higher-intensity office uses
established businesses and sustains east of Sepulveda Boulevard and the
economic growth while also preserving smaller, single-parcel industrial and creative
Smoky Hollow's postwar industrial businesses of the western portion of the
character, history, authenticity, and fine- Smoky Hollow area.The SH-E zoning
grained architectural scale. district accommodates development
► Encourage the integration of everyday of incubator industrial, research,and
uses that serve the Smoky Hollow district technology uses; medium-sized light
without unduly competing with the retail industrial and manufacturing;and creative
activity of Main Street and surrounding office activities.
districts. ► The Public Facilities(PF)zoning district
► Limit non-supportive land uses that dilute designates property for public uses
the area's reputation as a creative and necessary to support community needs,
cutting-edge business community. such as libraries,fire stations,schools,and
utilities.
2.2.2 Zoning Districts ► The Parking (P)zoning district identifies
To identify spa ific areas for certain allowed land that is currently used or expected
uses and development standards,the Specific to be used as a parking facility either as
Plan establishes four zoning districts(see surface lots or parking structures.
Figure 2-1: Zoning Districts).
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2.2.2 Allowable Uses by Zoning District of a Conditional Use Permit authorized by 2.2.3 Prohibited Uses
Allowed land uses within each zoning district the Planning Commission and subject to The following uses are prohibited,as defined in
are listed in Table 2-1.Certain uses may be the requirements outlined in ESMC Chapter Appendix A(Glossary):
subject to special conditions regarding the 15-23.
location,operation,design,or special permitting ► An Accessory Use(A) refers to a use that is ► Financial Institutions
requirements.Following an application submittal, incidental and subordinate to a primary use ► Dwelling:Single,Two, and Multiple Family
the Planning and Building Safety Director of the land or building and located on the ► Live/Work
(Director)or his or her designee shall make a same lot with the primary use or building.
► Service Stations
determination as to whether the proposed use ► Uses specifically not allowed in a zoning
is permitted,conditionally permitted, prohibited, district are indicated by(—). ' General Personal/Mini Storage
or allowed as a temporary or accessory use to a ► Freight Forwarding
permitted use.Any use not specifically listed in It is not po«�ble to anticipate every land use
that might be proposed and suitable in the ► Medical/Dental Office/Clinic
Table 2-1 shall be interpreted as not allowed in
Smoky Hollow. future. Primary uses not listed in Table,2-1 ► Data Centers
unless determined to be substantially similar Retail Stores (unless accessory to an
> A Permitted Use(P) is allowed without to a listed use, are not permitted.Where a allowed use)
discretionary approval and subject to all proposed land use is not listed but is largely
applicable provisions of this Specific Plan. similar to one of the listed uses,the process ' Gyms/Fitness Studios
► An Administrative Use Permit(AUP) set forth in the ESMC Chapter 15.22 shall apply. ► Vehicle Sales and Services
requires discretionary approval authorized Prohibited uses are listed in Section 2.2.3 below. All existing nonconforming uses listed as
by the Director and subject to the All existing nonconforming uses that are listed prohibited in this Section shall be subject
requirements outlined in ESMC Chapter as prohibited in this Section shall be subject to the procedures outlined in Section 4.4
15-22. to the procedures outlined in Section 4.4 (Nonconformities).
(Nonconformities).
> A Conditionally Permitted Use(CUP)
requires discretionary approval in the form Detailed definitions for uses are listed in
Appendix A: Glossary.
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Table 2--1: Allowed Lard Uses Table
SH-W=Smoky Hollow West Zoning District P Permittad By Right
LAND USES
SH-E=Smoky Hollow East g District A Permitted
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P=Parking Zoning District CUP=Conditional -Permit
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Industria
Brewery and Alcohol Production P P — — Subject to applicable State ABC regulations.
Industrial,Heavy CUP CUP
Industrial,Light P P — —
Shall be screened from view from public right-of-way and all
Outdoor Storage A A A — screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building
design.See ESMC Section 15-2-8.
Personal Storage,Collection AUP AUP —
Research and Development P P — —
Warehousing P P — —
Office
General Offices P P I P
Commercial/Services I
Alcohol Sales—:ff-Site and On-Site Includes instructional tasting that is accessory to
with Food Service AUP AUP off-site sales.
Business and Consumer Support Services P P — A
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Table 2-1:Allowed Land Uses Table
LAND USES SH-W=Smoky Hollow West Zoning District
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Commercial Kitchen P P —
Restaurant—wFull Service and Fast Food CUP CUP -- A Drive-through windows and facilities are prohibited.
Restaurant—Food To Go and Take-out P P — A
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Parking for outdoor dining areas is required only for outdoor
Restaurant,Outdoor Dining P P A seats in excess of 12,
Includes the incidental direct sale to consumers of only those
Retail A A A A goods produced on-site of another permitted or conditionally
permitted use.
Snack Shop A A A A
StudicVSound Stages and Support Facilities P P —
Veterinary Services with or without boarding P P — —
Wholesaling P P — —
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Table 2-1:Allowed Land Uses Table
HollowLAND USES SH-W=Smoky . ■ By Right
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Parking Facility AUP AUP ALP P
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Public Facilities P P
Public or Quasi-public Open Space F P P P
Public Utilities p F• P —
Assembly Halls CUP CUP -- —
Residential
Caretaker Unit A A — — At the ratio of one caretaker unit per legal building site or business
establishment,whichever is larger.
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2.3 DEVELOPMENT ► Enhance investment potential through
STANDARDS higher-intensity development while
respecting the area's physical form and
New structures and alterations to existing eclectic,creative character.
structures shall be designed,constructed,and
established in compliance with the requirements ► Provide development standards that
of this chapter.This chapter outlines emphasize flexibility,creativity,and
development standards for Smoky Hollow-East, innovation to attract desired uses.
Smoky Hollow-\Vest,and the Parking zoning ► Create standards and guidelines that
districts. Development standards for the Public differentiate between the smaller scale
Facilities(PF)zoning district shall comply with block-and-lot patterns of the western
Chapter 15.10(Public Facilities Zone)of the EI
portion of the district and the larger scale
Segundo Municipal Code(ESMC). block-and-lot patterns of the eastern
portion to conserve opportunities for a
2.3.1 Development Standard Objectives varietyof business
types and maintain the
The following objectives are broad policy sense of district authenticity.
statements intended to guide development and ► Address parking needs while limiting
design decision making.
the proliferation of surface lots.Maintain
► Encourage reuse and preservation of parking regulations that allow for better site
existing buildings that contribute positively design and maximum site utility.
to the area's visual and functional character.
► Identify standards and guidelines for on-site
open space and encourage the retention
and development of off-site open spaces.
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2.3.2 Development Tiers and 2.3.3 Development Standards Applicable
Community Benefits to All Zoning Districts
The base development standards listed in Table Projects within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
2-2 represent the minimum project requirements. shall also comply with the standards in the
New development that proposes to exceed following sections of ESMC:
the base standard for height,density,or any
other development standardbeyond the minor ► 15-2-3 Exceptions to Building Heights
deviation threshold allowed by Section 4.5.1 ► 15-2-4 Height restrictions for walls and
Administrative Adjustment shall in return provide fences
community benefits that enhance Smoky ► 15-2-9 Screening
Hollow's character and experience.However, ► 15-2-10 Temporary Buildings
under no condition shall building height exceed
50 feet. ► Chapter 18:Signs.
Proposals to exceed standards shall submit a
Community Benefits Plan and be considered
through the appropriate review process
described in Section 4.5.2:Community Benefits
Plan for Tier I and Tier II level projects.
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Table 2-2:Building Intensity and Height Standards by Zoning District
Development Standard Smoky Hollow West Smoky Hollow East Parking
A. FAR
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Base Standard 0.75 1.0 0.15 z
1.Allowable Gross Floor Community Benefits 15 N/A
Area Ratio(FAR)' J Tier 13
Community Benefits >15 N/A
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1.Maximum Building Community Benefits
Height Tier 13 50 ft
Community Benefits
Tier 113 50 ft
2.Parapet Height May exceed maximum building height by 5 ft
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sf=square feet:ft=feet
1.FAR shall be calculated using gross floor area of structures,as defined in Appendix A.
2.FAR in the P zone is applicable only to non-parking facility uses.
3.See 4.5.2:Community Benefits Plan.
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Table 2-3:General Development Standards by Zoning District
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1.Minimum Lot Area 5,600 sf 11,200 sf 5,000 sf
2.Minimum Lot Frontage 50 ft N/A
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1.Building Orientation:Franklin Lots adjoining Franklin Avenue shall provide a minimum of one primary entry facing Franklin
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Avenue Avenue.Primary entry doors shall be visible and accessible from the public sidewalk.'
2.Building Transparency:Franklin For new buildings or new additions fronting Franklin Avenue,a minimum 15%facade
Avenue Frontages(see Figure 2-2) transparency shall be provided at the ground level or first 12 feet of height above grade, N/A
whichever is less,through the utilization of windows,entries,or similar openings.
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1.Front Yard No setback required
2.Side Yard No side or rear setback required,unless adjacent to a residential zoning district,in which case the setback along only the property
line shared with a residential zoning district shall be 10 feet.Lots separated by streets or other rights-of-way,including alleys,are not
3.Rear Yard considered adjacent.
4.Front and Side Yards Adjoining
Minimum 0 ft,maximum 5 ft
Franklin Avenue
5.Adjoining Alley Minimum 10 ft,as measured from property line ' No setback required
6.All Structures Comply with corner,driveway,and alley visibility requirements in ESMC Sections 15-2-6(Corner Clearance)and 15-2-11(Driveway
Visibility).
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sf=square feet;ft =feet
1. A secured and transparent gate facing a public sidewalk and street that opens to a garden,terrace,plaza,paseo,or similar may be defined as a primary entrance.
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Figure 2-2:Building Transparency,Franklin Avenue Frontages
Ground level or first 12 feet of height above grade
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Table 2-4: Open Space Standards by Zoning District
Development Stan
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1.Open Space,General Minimum 3%of lot Minimum 3%of lot.If the lot area exceeds Minimum 3%of lot
22,400 sf,a minimum of 10%of the lot.
2.Surface Parking Lot On sites larger than 22,400 sf,a minimum of 1 tree shall be provided on site for every 4 at-grade,open-to-the-sky surface parking
Landscaping spaces(see Figure 2-3).Each required tree shall be a minimum 24-inch box tree with a projected growth to a minimum of 25 feet in
height and canopy,as documented in the Sunset Western Garden book or similar.
3.Irrigation All landscaped areas,including trees at surface parking lots,shall be provided with appropriate permanent watering facilities.
Note:
1. Required open space may be provided on building rooftops;however,at least 50%of required open space shall have direct access from the existing ground elevation.
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Figure 2-3:Surface Parking Lot Landscaping:Alustrative Landscaping at Surface Parking that Meets Standard
Tree,typical
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Table 2-5:Access,Loading,and Refuse Collection Standards by Zoning District
Development Stan
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a.Lots adjoining an alley are prohibited from providing curb cuts along street frontages. a.New curb cuts along Franklin
b.For lots not adjoining an alley,a maximum of 1 curb cut is allowed for each 150 ft of lot A•Venue are prohibited.
frontage along a public street. b.Curb cuts shall not be more
1.Vehicular Access
c.New curb cuts along Franklin nvr_•nue are prohibited. than 25 ft in width except where
required by the City to be larger for
d.Curb cuts shall not be more than 25 ft in width except where required by the City to be safety purposes.
larger for safety purposes.
a.Not required if gross building area<50,000 sf. Not required.
b.Required if gross building area>_50,000 sf and/or required for the following uses when
2.Loading
the use exceeds 2,500 sf in size:restaurant or other food sales and service.
c.On-site loading areas shall be at least 18 ft long and 10 ft wide.For lots adjoining an alley,
loading areas shall adjoin or have access from the alley.Loading spaces may encroach into
any required alley setback.
a.Refuse collection service shall be contracted with an approved local service provider.Refuse collection areas shall
3.Refuse Collection be screened per ESMC Section 15-2-8 D.
b.On lots adjoining an alley,refuse collection storage areas shall be oriented to and accessed from the alley.
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Table 2-6:Parking Standards by Zoning Development Standard Smoky Hollow West Smoky Hollow East Parking
H. Private Parking Standards
1.New Construction and Change 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sf gross floor area.Shall be on-site,off-site per covenanted agreement,or addressed through payment of in-lieu
of Occupancy' fees,per ESMC Section 15-15-6D.
2.Additions to Buildings 2.5 spaces per 1,000 sf gross floor area(addition only).Shall be on-site,off-site per covenanted agreement,or addressed through
payment of in-lieu fees,per ESMC Section 15-15-6D.
3.Tandem Parking Tandem spaces shall have a maximum length of 40 feet(parking for 2 vehicles maximum).
Consistent with Section 5.106.4 of the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code:
New projects anticipated to generate visitor traffic shall provide one 2-bike capacity rack for 5%of new visitor motorized vehicle
parking spaces being added,with a minimum of one 2-bike capacity rack.Additions or alterations that add 9 or fewer visitor vehicle
parking spaces are excluded.
New buildings with 10 or more tenant-occupants or additions or alterations that add 10 or more tenant vehicle parking spaces shall
4.Bicycle Parking2 provide secure bicycle parking for 5%of the tenant vehicle parking spaces being added,with a minimum of one secure bicycle
parking space.Acceptable parking facilities shall be convenient from the street and shall meet one of the following:
.a.Covered,lockable enclosures with permanently anchored racks for bicycles;
b.Lockable bicycle rooms with permanently anchored racks;or
c.Lockable,permanently anchored bicycle lockers.
5.Other Parking Area Refer to ESMC Sections 15-15-1 through 15-15-5.
Development Standards'
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1. Parking requirements in the Parking Zoning District apply only to non-parking uses.
2. Bicycle parking standards shall apply to new construction,additions,and alterations,but shall not apply to change of occupancy or use.
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2.4 P R i VAT E REALM DESIGN site design. Conversely,smaller closely-packed ► Preserve Smoky Hollow's existing character
GUIDELINES structures and lot configurations line the streets through the use of compatible architectural
of Smoky Hollow West.Tighter blocks create features, materials,and details.
Smoky Hollow represents a unique World a more intricate, urban,and sidewalk-oriented 0- Insist upon streetscape and landscape
War II-era industrial district. Once home to work district.The Specific Plan's objective is
amenities that allow for small-scale, informal
traditional manufacturing, machining,and to preserve the district's unique characteristics
aerospace industries,the SmokyHollow gathering, both within sites and along
while allowing the emergence of design
district—with its one-and two-story brick, public rights-of-way,especially sidewalks,
innovation and creative use of space, street corners,and along Franklin Avenue
metal,and stucco exteriors,curved ceilings,
high roof lines and light-filled interiors— ►2.4.1 Smoky Hollow Design Objectives Develop more accessible and street-side
is attractive to ne%,,/media,technology, public open space. Buildings fronting public
incubator,and creative business endeavors. The overarching design goal for the sidewalks, and specifically buildings
The repurposing of existing space will inform Smoky Hollow Specific Plan is to provide a fronting Franklin Avenue,shall provide
future development in a manner that retains the development framework that maintains the sidewalk-oriented entries and small-scale
district's authenticity and character. district's unique setting and character while gathering opportunities.
promoting adaptive design features that ► Project designs, orientation,and spaces
Smoky Hollow generally consists of two sub- integrate well-designed architecture; enhanced,
should anticipate and facilitate emerging
districts:Smoky Hollow East and Smoky viable public space: and accessible pedestrian
sidewalk and pedestrian activity, reuse of
Hollow West. Smoky Hollow East includes and transit linkages.
alleys, and access to all transit modes.
larger,free-standing buildings on spacious
parcels.This configuration allows campus- These design objectives are broad policy ■ Encourage active and passive design
style,business park settings that integrate statements intended to guide development strategies that conserve natural resources.
landscape and communal outdoor space into throughout Smoky Hollow.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE guidelines address elements that cannot
BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT easily be measured or quantified,but are
STANDARDS AND DESIGN important aspects of the design and quality
GUIDELINES? of a building or development.The design
guidelines contain recommendations
Standards on design aspects that are more open to
interpretation,such as texture,materials,
Development standards are measurable
style,and overall design character.In
criteria for building elements such as. certain circumstances,design guidelines are
setbacks,building heights,open space mandatory—these are indicated with clear
requirements,and floor area ratio(FAR), terminology such as "shall"and"must".
Standards are prescriptive and quantitative
and are applied consistently to all properties When used in conjunction,the development
in each zoning district.Development standards and design guidelines will shape
standards are mandatory,and projects future development to achieve the community's
may only be approved if the proposed vision of Smoky Hollow as an iconic and
improvements are consistent with the innovative employment zone.
development standards,unless otherwise
allowed by a Variance or Administrative
Adjustment.
Guidelines
Design guidelines are discretionary and
qualitative.They are intended to serve as
criteria For reviewing projects during the
application and approval process.Design
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GUIDELINES
HOW TO USE THE The design guidelines are organized into five
SMOKY HOLLOW DESIGN key themes:
GUIDELINES ► Enhance Building Character
This section presents guidelines to assist ► Facilitate Gathering
applicants in developing high-quality building ► Provide Landscape
rehabilitation,additions,and new construction
projects in Smoky Hollow.Guideline concepts ► Encourage Connectivity
are noted over photographic examples of ► Design for Signage, Wayf,nding
project types;these concepts are further and Public Art
described in the written design guidelines that
follow the photographic examples. Each theme is represented by a color-and
individual guidelines by an icon -to visually
Applicants and their design teams should cross-reference the themes and ideas of the
utilize the following design guidelines to the guidelines to the illustrative examples shown on
maximum extent for all construction projects. the previous pages.
Figure 2-4:Design for Adaptive Reuse
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Build on the Industrial CharacterJ:
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Figure 2-6:Design for Building Additions
Specify 360°Architecture
Encourage Additions Complementing Existing Features
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Improve Landscape in Parking Area Designs
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rient Secondary Entries to Alleys
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GUIDELINES � Conserve and retain the character-
defining features of an existing
Not all of the design guidelines will be building; minimize the removal of older
applicable to each project, but each project components, materials,and details.
team should be able to explain how the Repair such features rather than
guidelines shaped their project design and replace them,to the maximum extent
work with City staff to incorporate as many feasible.
of the ideas as possible. Encourage additions that complement
existing character-defining features
Enhance Building Character and are differentiated and secondary
Build on the quality industrial to the bulk and massing of existing
character of architecture currently in buildings.
Smoky Hollow. i� Incorporate small,medium,and large
Convey a sense of old and new scales through design of differentiated
through conservation of existing massing and a variety of components,
materials and details and selection proportions,and details.
of new building components that Emphasize design at the pedestrian
complement existing conditions level through expressed forms,shapes,
without mimicking an older masses, materials,and details at first-
architectural character. floor frontages.
Build upon existing context through Specify 3600 architecture through
use of similar forms, heights, extension of the character-defining
proportions, building materials, and elements and materials, level of detail,
details observed in the surrounds. and architectural consistency at all
building fapades.
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Enhance entry expression through Provide street corner plazas through pedestrian zone from traffic lanes.
use of color,forms, materials,details, setbacks from street corners or through Provide street furniture of enduring
orientation to sidewalks, landscaping, conversion of front yard surface parking. quality and aesthetic value;examples
and place-making to create a sense of iT% Develop outdoor gathering spaces at include benches, information posts,
arrival. entries,along sidewalks,at patios,and trash cans,etc.
Encourage the use of roll-up doors on rooftops to invite activity. Use exterior lighting to accentuate
and sliding walls at street frontages Provide alley-facing gathering spaces safety and design elements of public
to add visual interest at the pedestrian
through setbacks and modulations at and private outdoor areas and sidewalks.
level and enhance indoor-outdoor rear property lines that invite safe use
Provide Wi-Fi hotspots to attract
interactions. and activity.
pedestrians and encourage gathering at
Orient secondary entries to alleys to Provide ease of access along and specified locations.
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create a sense of arrival and increase across sites through leveling outdoor
pedestrian presence in alleys. and indoor height differences, provision Incorporate Landscape
Incorporate different materials,colors, of accessible ramps and handrails, and Environmental Design
and textures at a building's exterior to removal of obstacles on sidewalks,and Q Design layered and lush landscaping
create visual interest,avoid monotonous minimization of curb cuts. through selection of plant materials that
or repetitive building frontages. O Enhance surface parking through use of display a variety of shapes,textures,and
Facilitate Gathering enduring quality paving materials that colors.
create visual interest; use permeable Select drought-tolerant and
Form an active street wall through paving materials consistent with City native plants to reduce irrigation and
design of building frontages with building codes. conserve water
material and detail interest at or Use enduring,quality paving materials
near sidewalks and use of sidewalk- T' Utilize planters and pots to provide
or street painting to realize visual greenery along sidewalks where street
oriented entries. interest and differentiate the defined
trees are not permitted.
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Improve landscaping in parking areas Design for Signage, Way-Finding,
through the use of tree canopies, and Public Art
landscape planters,and design of walls Design signs as an integral
and fences that create visual interest, component of the architectural
and reduce the heat island LFfact.
program.Consider channel letter signs,
Use fences and walls as an extension projecting signs,and flag signs.Av�.-Jid
of the architecture and character of box signs with plastic covers.
the building. Incorporate way-finding through
Utilize natural light through use of integral design of identity and
u large window expanses,clearstories, directional signage and on-site lighting
skylights,etc.to enhance working to guide and enhance circulations.
spaces and reduce lighting energy Encourage public art,including murals,
consumption. street paintings,outdoor ins`allation
art,and light-based art installations,to
Encourage Connectivity create visual interest along alleys.
Install bike facilities consistent with
City building code requirements-such
as bike racks, bike storage, bike sharing
stations,dedicated shower rooms,and
lockers-to encourage biking.
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PURI IG REALM STRATEGIES
The Smoky Hollow public realm includes
publicly owned rights-of-way (streets,
pathways, and alleys) and publicly
accessible open spaces.
3=1 PUBLIC REALM 3=2 MOBILITY AND
STRATEGIES STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS
The quality and character of a district's
public realm is an integral component of an The public realm improvement strategies
environment in which people want to live and establish street standards and guidelines
work.This chapter identifies the transformative to ensure long-term provision of sidewalks,
strategies applicable to the public realm landscape amenities, and active transportation
that will further the vision of a creative and infrastructure that encourages walking and
prosperous Smoky Hollow business district. biking, that maximizes curb-side parking
resources throughout Smoky Hollow.
Addressing the lack of adequate sidewalks and
basic streetscape facilities is a key Specific Plan
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objective. Figure 3-1 (Mobility and Streetscape the pedestrian environment. Understanding
Improvements)outlines planned roadway that change is incremental, the Specific Plan
improvements.This mobility plan represents a identifies easy-to-implement improvements for
schematic roadway strategy. Improvements will the near term as well as longer-term solutions.
require additional analysis based on existing In the short term, the 60-foot right-of-way will
conditions prior to implementation. be restriped to accommodate an eight-foot
parking lane on the north side of the roadway.
3.2.1 El Segundo Boulevard This change does not require any widening and
EI Segundo Boulevard is classified as a"minor maintains the existing four-lane configuration
arterial," running east/west along the south solely by reducing lane widths.This adjustment
edge of the Specific Plan area, bordering the would yield approximately 100 additional
Chevron Oil Refinery. EI Segundo Boulevard on-street parking spaces. In addition, high
links the Smoky Hollow area to downtown EI visibility-crosswalks will be added along EI
Segundo to the west and the office parks east Segundo Boulevard, marked with traditional
of Sepulveda Boulevard,and beyond to the continental stripes (sometimes referred to as
Metro Green Line EI Segundo stations and zebra striping).Contrasting and high-visibility
I Zebra crosswalks,also refierred to as I-405 freewa crosswalks indicate pedestrian pathways and
continental crosswalks,alert motorists that they y. have been shown to improve safety behavior
• approaching ,pedestrian zone. Transformative strategies for EI Segundo of motorists. Complete Streets provide options
Boulevard aim to increase parking and improve for modes of travel.
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The term"COMPLETE STREETS" The principles of complete streets are an
describes a comprehensive approach integral part of the Smoky Hollow Specific
to the practice of mobility planning. Plan and work with land use policies that
Complete streets principles recognize that encourage economic development.The
transportation corridors have multiple following recommendations,categorized
users with different abilities and mode by key street section,provide for a
preferences(driving,biking,walking,and transportation network that successfully
taking transit).Adjacent land uses influence integrates bicyclists,walkers,and transit
the functionality and character of the street users with people in cars,while creating a
environment_A well-integrated street system unique backdrop for businesses to flourish in
considers the complementary relationship Smoky Hollow.
between land use,local and regional
travel needs,and the greater community
context.Complete streets can accommodate
expected traffic demand while also providing
additional facilities to support travel by other
modes and contributing to creation of vibrant
public spaces by incorporating distinctive
placemaking and programming elements.
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Figure 3-2:El Segundo Boulevard Proposed Improvements
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In the longer term, EI Segundo Boulevard is parking lane.Curb extensions serve to calm
envisioned to be reconfigured to remove the traffic by visually and physically narrowing
four-foot landscape strip on the south side the roadway. Curb extensions also provide
of the roadway;the sidewalk on the north placemaking opportunities by creating more
side would be widened to eight feet.A wider space for landscaping, benches,and even
sidewalk will improve sidewalk vitality by outdoor dining, providing a place to experience
facilitating a more enjoyable environment and build the Smoky Hollow identity. Tree
for pedestrians through wider walking planters can also be installed among parallel
spaces, an increased buffer between traffic parking spaces to provide additional shade
and pedestrians,and improved options and placemaking opportunities. Other traffic
for landscaping and amenities.This long- calming measures will also be considered.See
term reconfiguration will also provide new Figure 3-2: EI Segundo Boulevard-Proposed
opportunities to build curb extensions,where Improvements.
the sidewalk and curb are extended into the
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Grand Avenue is classified as a"minor arterial", approximately 0.5 and 1.2 miles, respectively,
running parallel to EI Segundo Boulevard and east of the Specific Plan's eastern boundary. Bike
forming the northern boundary of a portion facilities along Grand Avenue will also facilitate
of the Specific Plan area. Grand Avenue is access to the 22-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail,
configured with two 12-foot travel lanes and also known as The Strand, located at the western
two 12-foot combination travel/parking lanes, terminus of Grand Avenue,one mile west of the
where parking is allowed during off-peak hours. Specific Plan's western boundary.See Figure
3-3:Regional Transit and Bicycle Facilities.
Through the Specific Plan, Grand Avenue is
envisioned to facilitate a more cyclist-friendly Transformation strategies include a roadway
environment.Creating enhanced bike access reconfiguration to modify lane widths on Grand
on Grand Avenue will facilitate connections Avenue to provide additional space for bicycles
between Smoky Hollow and the EI Segundo to share the road and narrowing internal travel
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Figure 3-4: Grand Avenue-Proposed Improvements
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Sharrow
lanes to encourage drivers to remain within The shared lanes will have identifying markings
the speed limit.There is a strong correlation called "sharrows"to indicate a shared lane
between lane width and speed (narrower lanes environment for bicycles and automobiles.
encourage lower vehicle speeds),although it Among other benefits, sharrows reinforce the
varies based on factors such as time of day, legitimacy of bicycle traffic on the street and
amount of traffic, and even the character of recommend proper bicyclist positioning to
adjacent land uses. Interior lane widths on avoid open doors of parked cars.
Grand Avenue should not exceed 11 feet to
avoid unintended speeding.As the interior
lane widths are narrowed,the peak travel/
off-peak parking lane width is increased to a
13-foot shared lane,allowing additional space
for bicycles in that lane.See Figure 3-4:Grand
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Franklin Avenue,a two-lane street parallel to encourages land uses,activities,and pedestrian- standard crosswalk markings.Special crosswalk
Grand Avenue and EI Segundo Boulevard, oriented design standards that facilitate a improvements can showcase local history and
functions as the district's spine. Franklin Avenue shared sense of space. In the near term,this character, serve as an identifying feature of
runs the length of the plan area and provides can be accomplished affordably by restriping the district,and further the Specific Plan's aim
easy access to the north/south streets and the existing roadway and painting creative to support a vibrant pedestrian environment.
alleyways.For approximately half of the district crosswalks and paintings within the roadway. Additional street paintings,such as painted
(between Center and Illinois Streets), Franklin In addition, parklets on Franklin Avenue will intersection emblems,also enhance the
Avenue is a 50-foot right-of-way,configured allow for outdoor conference rooms and casual district's public realm.See Figure 3-5: Franklin
with two travel lanes and two parking lanes. meeting places. Parklets are described in more Avenue Near-Term Proposed Improvements.
Between Main Street and Center Street, Franklin detail in Section 3.4(Pedestrian and Open
Avenue is a 40-foot right-of-way, with two Space Enhancements).
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In the long term, Franklin venue is envisioned Main Street to the west and destinations east addition of tree planters among the parking
as a creative space that merges the boundary of Sepulveda Boulevard.In addition, Franklin rows, enhanced street paving,and improved
between sidewalk and street to provide a Avenue will provide an enjoyable pathway crosswalks and pedestrian lighting.The woonerf
common public space shared by pedestrians, toward the EI Segundo and Mariposa Metro concept is a long-term goal that will likely be
cyclists and low-speed vehicles.Such streets, Green Line Stations located less than one mile achieved through incremental changes,such as
called"woonerfs"(pronounced/woonerf/), east of the Specific Plan's eastern boundary and the gradual replacement of key parking spaces
or living streets,are pedestrian-oriented travel to the Marvin Braude Bike Trail located one mile with trees or other sidewalk amenities such
ways.The long-term concept for Franklin west. as street furniture or bicycle racks. Enhanced
Avenue includes two multi-modal lanes shared paving and full build out of the woonerf
by automobiles and cyclists, parking lanes A reconfigured Franklin Avenue will be designed concept may occur on a block-by-block basis;
that integrate stormwater planters and street to allow drivers,cyclists,and pedestrians the priority location for the woonerf is the
trees,and two six-foot curbless sidewalks. to share the same space, making the street western edge of Franklin Avenue, near Main
Transforming Franklin Avenue into a pedestrian welcoming and appealing.Once reconfigured, Street(see Figure 3-6:Franklin Avenue Long
Franklin Avenue will function as a social space
and bike-friendly woonerf will facilitate Term/Incremental Proposed Improvements-
connections between Smoky Hollow and and will not be limited to just vehicular mobility. Woonerf).
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3.2.4 NorthlSouth Streets strategy for north/south streets in Smoky Hollow additional analysis based on existing conditions
Thirteen side streets run perpendicular to the is a reconfiguration of the majority of these prior to implementation to best optimize on-
three eastAdest streets in the Specific Plan area.
streets to one-way directions to increase the street parking spaces. See Figure 3-7: North/
The majority of businesses have their primary supply of on-street-parking. Figure 3-1: Mobility South Streets-Proposed Improvements.
entrances on one of these north/South streets. and Streetscape Improvements shows a
conceptual map of one-way north/south streets In addition to the expected increase of an
Most of the north/south streets are 50-foot estimated 85 parking spaces,designating
rights-of-way,developed with one travel lane in Smoky Hollow.This orientation is optimized
based on the potential to increase on-street one-way streets is expected to efficiently
and one parking lane in each direction and move north-south automobile traffic and limit
five-foot sidewalks on both sides of the street. parking spaces due to street and driveway
configurationsAs designed, no more than two curbside activity conflicts such as service
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Three streets(Standard Street, Eucalyptus vehicle loading and unloading, which can
streets in a row would be oriented in the same
Drive,and Center Street)have 60-foot rights-
direction.Streets will be reconfigured to one be less disruptive on a one-way street given
of-way thus the sidewalks on these streets are proposed lane widths. However, loading is
20-foot one-way. Improvements will require
primarily 10 feet wide.The key transformative encouraged to occur in alleys wherever feasible.
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3.Z5Alleys for alleys such as event space, retail,cafes or
Towards the west of the Smoky Hollow district, art venues can enhance the public/pedestrian
narrow alleys running north/south provide environments in Smoky Hollow.While most
access to rear-of-lot parking and servicing of alleys in Smoky Hollow will continue to serve
businesses.Alleys were historically designed a primary function of access to properties
into cities for trash access, deliveries, electrical, for parking,trash, and loading as needed,
plumbing and mechanical services, emergency
flexibility in development standards facilitates
vehicles,and parking.As a secondary the use of loadings spaces located off of alleys
circulation pattern, many pedestrians, cyclists, for alternative temporary uses such as picnic
and even autos use alleys for shortcuts or areas, removable landscape amenities, public
back access.Alleys not only provide important recreation, or art.See Figure 3-8:Alleys-
2 Alleys in Smoky Hollow provide access space for services but also an opportunity Proposed Improvements.
to businesses and may also present new to recapture underutilized public space for
opportunities for "' outdoor activity.Additional temporary uses
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3.2.6 Bicycle Facilities Creative bike racks that function not only as See Figure 3-3: Regional Transit and Bicycle
Smoky Hollow is an ideal location to provide attractive and functional street furniture but Facilities.The area will also be served by the
enhanced opportunities for bicycling. Bike also as public art will enhance streetscapes, Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line when it is completed
Facilities will be expanded along roadways. encourage the use of bicycles in Smoky in 2019.The Aviation/LAX rail station for the
Hollow, and contribute to the area's eclectic Green and Crenshaw/LAX lines is located just
► Along Grand Avenue,as outlined in Section character. over two miles from the Plan area at Aviation
3.2.2 (Grand Avenue)above,the street Boulevard just south of 1-105.
reconfiguration will create two 13-foot 3.2.7 Transit
shared lanes for cyclists and automobilesThe Specific Plan area is served by the Los Improved transit options and clear connections
during peak travel times. In off-peak to transit services, stops, and stations result in
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation reduced traffic and parking demand. In Smoky
travel times,automobile parking will be Authority(Metro), City of EI Segundo, City of
permitted in this lane, which will be wide Hollow, safe, attractive, walkable environments
Redondo Beach, and Los Angeles Department for workers and visitors encourage pedestrians
enough to accommodate both parked cars of Transportation (LADOT) for bus transit.
and bicyclists. Bicycle facilities on GrandPublic transportation in Smoky Hollow area and the use of bicycles. In addition,the City's
Avenue will be marked with additionallunchtime shuttle presents an opportunity to
consists of fixed route bus service and dial-a- enhance connections between business districts
signage and sharrows. ride service, most of which is located at the plan
and transit stations.A key implementation
► Re-imagined Franklin Avenue(Section 3.2.3 area's periphery along Grand Avenue to the
strategy will be to explore appropriation of
above) will be designed as a pedestrian north, Main Street to the west, and Sepulveda the lunch shuttle during peak travel times to
and bicycle-friendly street that allows Boulevard to the east.The City of EI Segundo
provide connections to Smoky Hollow from the
drivers,cyclists, and pedestrians to share provides lunchtime shuttle services between
Nash Metro Green Line Station.
the same space, making the street much corporate offices east of Sepulveda Boulevard
more welcoming and appealing.Once and the downtown Main Street area,just west
reconfigured, Franklin Avenue will function of the Specific Plan area.
as a social space and will facilitate all modes
The Metro Green Line, a 20-mile light rail line
of travel within the enhanced streetscape.
running between the cities of Redondo Beach
> The planned reconfiguration of north/south and Norwalk, has two nearby stops:the EI
roadways provides new opportunities for Segundo and the Mariposa Metro Green Line
bicycle parking within street areas at the Stations located approximately 0.5 and 1.2
end of rows,striped for no vehicle parking. miles, respectively, east of the Specific Plan.
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3.3 PARKING MANAGEMENT site limitations—as reasons to defer expansions, ► Implementing one-way traffic patterns
STRATEGIES renovations, rehabilitation,and changes of on north/south streets, coupled with
use. In addition,standard strategies to address 60-degree angled parking configurations
Limited and inefficient parking has historically parking needs are slated for a significant shift on one side of the street, is estimated to
been identified as one of the district's biggest as autonomous vehicles. ride-share,and transit add 8S additional parking spaces.
liabilities.The original Smoky Hollow Specific decrease demand for parking.
► Restriping EI Segundo Boulevard to provide
Plan attempted to balance the need for more
effective parking with the desire by area
on-street parking along the north curb of
business owners to maintain tighter parking 3.3.1 Short-Term Parking Strategies the roadway between Standard Street on
regulations that allowed for better site design 3.3.1.1 ON-SITE PARKING DEVELOPMENT the west and Kansas Street on the east
and maximum site utility.While demand for STANDARDS would add an estimated 101 parking spaces.
business space in Smoky Hollow has increased Recognizing these constraints and long-term Reconfiguration was not considered for
significantly since adoption of the original trends,the Specific Plan establishes parking areas outside of the specified extents
Specific Plan,the area has not been able to regulations that are tied to building area, not to limit intersection capacity impacts at
absorb the increased parking demand.This use,to allow for flexibility and change over time intersections to the west(Main Street)and
is largely due to two factors. First, in Smoky (see Section 2.3.1.H: Private Parking Standards). east (Sepulveda Boulevard).
Hollow the existing on-street parking is free, The City has also completed analysis towards 3.3.1.3 OVERNIGHT CURBSIDE PARKING
with no time limits.As a result,this common a parking in-lieu fee for Smoky Hollow, Overnight parking in Smoky Hollow will be
good has been occupied as an extension of which provides flexibility for developers and prohibited between 2:00 and 6:00 A.M.
private properties for parking vehicles that funding to increase parking in the district. In Curbside parking for recreational and oversized
are being serviced by local automobile repair addition, strategies to address existing parking vehicles(including trailers)will be limited per
businesses and overnight large vehicles such as deficiencies are discussed below. the EI Segundo Municipal Code(Title 8,Article
RVs.Second, new businesses in Smoky Hollow G).
that have been replacing industrial operations 3.3.1.2 OPTIMIZE CURBSIDE PARKING
are more employee-intensive and thus have In the short term, existing rights-of-way will 3.3.2 LONG-TERM PARKING STRATEGIES
somewhat different parking and infrastructure be restriped to significantly increase parking Long-term parking strategies seek to increase
demands. supply, resulting in an estimated increase of the supply of parking with a fiscally sustainable
18S parking spaces(see also Section 3.2.1: EI approach that may include a parking district
At the same time, many property owners have Segundo Boulevard and Section 3.2.4: North/ and development of parking structures as
cited the high cost associated with providing South Streets). p /private partnerships.
�I private ventures or public
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on-site parking—together with physical
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► The City will support development of and financially supports the facilities'capital
shared/public parking structures for use by and operating expenses.
workers and visitors in the district.While ► In the long term,the City will also explore
two potential locations have been identified, establishment of a business parking
centrally located at the northeast and permit district or parking management
northwest corners of the Maryland Street/
program to ensure fairness and continuity
Franklin Avenue intersection(see Figure 3:1: of access for the managed curbside
Zoning Districts),the provision of parking parking.The business parking permit
structures would also be considered in other district may distribute parking passes to
parts of the Specific Plan area.The provision local businesses and reserve certain on
of structures that can be shared (i.e., parking street spaces for visitors only.The business
for commuters during the day,and visitors/
parking district will manage on-street
patrons in the evening and weekends)can parking in the district,with associated fees,
maximize the use of the parking structure, rights,and penalties.
C.n reduces the amount of parking to be built,
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3.4 PEDESTRIAN AND OPEN ► Create a"Living Street":Along Franklin
SPACE ENHANCEMENTS Avenue,the creation of a woonerf,or living
street concept,will include multi-modal
The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan identifies lanes and parking lanes that integrate tree
strategies to expand existing found spaces planters, parklets,and curbless sidewalks
for outdoor engagement, conversations,and (see Section 3.2.3: Franklin Avenue).
vitality.Several open space strategies have ► Plant Street Trees: On key streets in Smoky
been identified for Smoky Hollow.
Hollow, new tree planters will provide
► Preserve existing open space:The City shade and visual enhancement to the area's
will work with private property owners to environment. Planters are identified for the
preserve Smoky Hollow's existing open north side of EI Segundo Boulevard, key
space resources and identify ways to locations on Franklin Avenue,and north/
incorporate open space and greenspace south streets between parking spaces.
into streetscapes and as part of new private Planters can be strategically located among
development.The northeast corner lot at striped parking spaces or at the end of a
Franklin Avenue and Maryland Street is parking row in areas generally striped as
the only open space in Smoky Hollow and '.no parking".Curb extensions can also
is regularly used for picnicking and active accommodate tree planters.A key design
recreation. However,this lot is privately consideration for tree planters in Smoky
owned and may be developed in the future. Hollow is to offset the planter from the
Maintaining and expanding open space sidewalk to avoid impacting the storm
resources in Smoky Hollow is a priority, drainage system.The tree planters will
► Create new open space: For larger, also provide opportunities for additional
campus-like developments, Specific stormwater filtration.Appropriate tree
Plan development standards require species selection and location and design
adequate provision of on-site open space
of the planting site ensure the healthy
(see Section 2.3.1.F: Open Space and
growth and longevity of trees, and will
Landscaping Standards). enhance the Smoky Hollow streetscape
character.See Figure 3-9:Tree/Stormwater
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
Design for public rights-of way,pedestrian n Create landscape buffers through use Utilize curb extensions(bulb-outs)to
amenities and parklets should consider and of flourishing plants and sturdy planters reduce pedestrian crossing distance and
utilize the following design conceptsthat enhance safety by separating the mitigate vehicular traffic.
Provide street furniture of enduring pedestrian zone from traffic lanes. Use exterior lighting to accentuate
quality and aesthetic value;examples Develop location-specific phone safety and design elements and enhance
include benches, information posts, applications that inform about the safety of public rights-of-way.
trash cans,etc. public amenities,assist in wayfinding, Provide WiFi hotspots to attract
Use enduring,quality paving materials and encourage pedestrian interactions pedestrian flows and encourage
or street painting to realize visual
with destinations in and around gathering at specified locations.
Smoky Hollow.
interest and differentiate the defined Select drought-tolerant and
pedestrian zone from traffic lanes. Design for public-rights-of-way should also - native plants to reduce irrigation
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Design layered and lush landscaping consider the additional design concepts,as and conserve water.
noted below.
through selection of plant materials Encourage public art including murals,
displaying a variety of shapes,textures, Introduce outdoor food-related retail street paintings,outdoor installation
and colors. through allocation of dedicated spaces art,and light-based art installations to
r4l Utilize planters and pots to provide for food trucks, ice cream cars,food create visual interest.
greenery,especially those that are carts,farmer's market, and tailgating Provide mid-block crossings to shorten
lightweight,modular, movable,and events. walking distances,increase the safety
easy to assemble and disassemble in Install bike facilities such as bike racks, of crossings,and enhance interactions
anticipation of temporal e/ents or for bike storage,and bike sharing stations. between both sides of streets.
emergency use.
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generally located in on-street parking lanes, other features, but should always strive to of-Way image and comprehensive list of
provide amenities like seating, planting, become a focal point for the community and design guidelines for streetscapes and
bicycle parking,and art.Parklets encourage a welcoming public gathering place, helping parklets in Smoky Hollow.
social activity by creating community spaces to form a series of small intimate outdoor ► Enhanced Pedestrian Lighting: Pedestrian-
where people can move out of pedestrian spaces in Smoky Hollow.The spaces nearest scaled street lighting enhances safety,
traffic,sit down and have a conversation,or new street trees and left over from parking encourages evening use of outdoor spaces,
simply people watch on a break from the reconfigurations present an exciting and contributes to aesthetics. Where
workday,creating a more exciting pedestrian opportunity to create an extension of indoor feasible, pedestrian-level lights should be
realm.The design of any individual parklet spaces outside, perhaps even small outdoor introduced,especially near parklets.
may vary according to the wishes of the conference rooms for local businesses or
primary partner or applicant.Designs may simply places to enjoy lunch and a nice day. repur,, small segments
into public spaces. These small parks can
prouide amenities like seating,planting,
parking,and art.
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3.5 DISTRICT IDENTITY 3.6 INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS
The importance of a unique identity for Smoky
Hollow is multi-faceted,but primarily relates A cost-efficient and reliable infrastructure
to bolstering economic advantage for local network is essential to serve any business
businesses.By building a reputation for the community. Most of the existing infrastructure
area based on the Specific Plan's vision, Smoky within Smoky Hollow—with the key
Hollow will become more recognized. People will exception of high-capacity and rapid speed
want to connect their business endeavors and telecommunications—is adequate to serve
relationships with the area. existing and future businesses,although it
A successful place-based identity, or brand, is is aging and will require periodic upgrade
memorable if it reflects a reputation, a sense of and expansion.The City will focus its
place, and qualities distinctive to a particular efforts on providing an adequate level of
area.This kind of identity must be built and service to accommodate existing uses and
maintained*'irough City policies and actions, projected growth. One key focus will be to
collaborations with the business community, identify solutions to create more sustainable
infrastructure that relies on fewer natural
marketing and promotions,and physical
resources.
improvements.
Throughout this Specific Plan, Smoky Hollow's 3.6.1 Water
identity is expressed in text,graphics,and photo The City of EI Segundo manages and operates
examples.This includes both specific physical the domestic water system that serves the
improvements to the district's streetscapes to Smoky Hollow district.The City provides both
facilitate placemaking, as well potable and recycled water.The City obtains its
as design guidelines that provide a framework
potable water from a single source, purchased
for selecting design textures and placement through the West Basin Municipal Water District
of features.
(WBMWD),which in turn receives the water
through the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California.Water lines exist within
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most water lines are six-and eight-inch reliability of both recycled and potable water
lines. Larger water lines(ranging from 10 to service in EI Segundo.
20 inches) run east-west along EI Segundo
Boulevard and north-south along Standard Overall,the City's water system is well
Street, Lomita Avenue, Illinois Street,and positioned to serve existing and future
Sepulveda Boulevard.The City does not have businesses within Smoky Hollow.To maintain
any planned projects that will diversify or adequate water supplies, new and expanded
expand the available water supply.The City has development will be encouraged to maximize
determined that pumping groundwater is not efficient use of water resources through
a viable option for diversifying its water supply. conservation, demand reduction,and water
Instead,the City anticipates that all potable recycling. Projects will also be expected
water will be provided through WBMWD, which to incorporate water conservation best
provides water of high quality from reliable
management practices.
sources. Due to the slow rising population and
demand reduction requirements required by 3.6.2 Sewer
State law, projected water supply needs are The City's Public Works Department,
expected to decrease from 2015 to 2035. Wastewater Division operates and maintains
In addition to distributing potable water, EI the local wastewater system. EI Segundo's
Segundo is part of WBMWD's recycled water sewer lines,which are typically eight inches in
system. Recycled water is used for industrial diameter, are located throughout the Specific
applications(primarily the Chevron Refinery) Plan area in public street rights-of-way. Force
and irrigation. New industrial customers are mains,which move wastewater under pressure
encouraged to connect to recycled water, by using pumps or compressors located in lift
thereby relieving any large demand on the City's stations,are located on Center Street(north
potable water supply.The City does not have of Franklin Avenue), California Street(north
any plans to expand its recycled water system, of Holly Avenue), Kansas Street(between
Image .:Angeles County Fl.., but WBMWD's Capital Implementation Master Grand Avenue and EI Segundo Boulevard),and
Franklin Avenue(between California and Kansas
Control ' Plan for Recycled Water Systems identifies
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conducted in 2014 found that the local system's
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pump stations have ample capacity to handle 3.6.3 Storm water Drainage as the Smoky Hollow area is highly developed
the estimated existing and future peak wet Stormwater refers to precipitation and and largely impervious.The continuous
weather flows.Additional storage capacity and irrigation runoff that collects on streets and maintenance and improvement of stormwater
emergency generators were recommended for in gutters,along with any other particles and quality are imperative for the protection
all pump stations within Smoky Hollow. substances that the runoff carries along with of public health, wildlife,and watersheds.
it.Considerable stormwater volumes can be Through management and appropriately
The City will support ongoing monitoring and designed development,water pollution can be
maintenance of local sewer lines.Tracking generated during a significant rain storm,
planned infrastructure improvements and,
potentially resulting in the runoff overwhelming dramatically reduced.
as feasible,coordinating these with roadway the local collection and conveyance Typically,storm drains are located along
improvements associated with implementation infrastructure.The City of EI Segundo and the roadways and within large developments.
of this Specific Plan will also help minimize costs, Los Angeles County Flood Control District Stormwater quality is a significant concern in
street closures,and disturbances associated provide the majority of drainage infrastructure Southern California, as stormwater runoff is a
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pollution and the largest source of unregulated million people and covers an area of
pollution to the waterway and coastal areas approximately 50,000 square miles across 180
of the United States. Federal,State,and cities. Natural gas is provided by the Gas
regional regulations require the control of Company(SoCal Gas),which serves 21.4 million
pollutants discharged to the storm drain customers in more than 500 cities. The area is
system on construction sites and areas of new currently fully served with electricity and natural
development or significant redevelopment. gas. Periodic upgrades are funded by the
Low-Impact Development(LID) principles service provider.
can be applied to manage, reduce,and re-use
stormwater runoff.These LID elements provide Stakeholders within the Smoky Hollow district
water quality treatment and delay stormwater have expressed concern that the area has
runoff while enhancing the urban landscape. limited access to high-speed internet services.
Media,software,engineering,aerospace,and
The City will work with developers and many emerging business sectors rely heavily on
property owners in Smoky Hollow to promote, access to the internet. Fiber-optic systems in
approve,and implement designs that include particular have played a crucial role in enabling
the integration of LID strategies, including site broadband and Wi-Fi internet access by making
designs that maximize permeable surface cover transmission of information much more cost
and infiltration potential. effective than copper wire technology.The
current fiber optic network system primarily
3.6.4 Utilities runs along EI Segundo and Sepulveda
Smoky Hollow benefits from an extensive utility Boulevards, with very limited access points
network for power,gas,and telecommunications within the Specific Plan area. EI Segundo
services.The area has not suffered from unusual approved funding for two projects to expand
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service interruptions,and systems continue to he City-owned fiber optic network and to link
provide energy and information to businesses all City buildings with its fiber optic network.
and residents. The City has initiated work to install fiber optic
cable crossing Sepulveda Boulevard (I-NetFiber
Electrical power is provided by Southern Optic).
po California Edison (SCE).SCE serves over 14
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04 SPECIFIC PLAN! PROCESS
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This chapter describes the authority of
a Specific Plan, the project review and
approval process, and the administrative
procedures required for amendments and/
or modifications to the Specific Plan.
Specific Plans serves as an implementation tool Proposed development plans,tentative tract
for the General Plan and establish the zoning or parcel maps,and any other development
regulations for a unique area.This Specific Plan approval must be consistent with the Smoky
has been prepared pursuant to Section 65450 Hollow Specific Plan. Projects consistent with
et seq.of the California Government Code this Specific Plan will be automatically deemed
and addresses general provisions, permitted consistent with the General Plan.
uses,development and design standards,
design guicl^lines, mobility improvements,
and infrastructure.All development proposals
within the Specific Plan area are subject to the
procedures established herein.
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4.1 it NTERPRETATIONS are no significant changes in conditions
and that the project is in compliance with
Any ambiguity concerning the content or the Specific Plan requirements. Certain
application of the Specific Plan shall be resolved projects may require additional specific
by the responsible review authority in a manner environmental review as necessary, if they
consistent with the goals, policies, purposes, do not conform to the Specific Plan.This
and intent established in this Specific Plan. could include targeted studies on one or
more identified environmental concerns.The
4.2 SEVERABILITY City will make these determinations,and
environmental review may be incorporated in
If any section,subsection,sentence, clause, the development approval process.
phase,or portion of this Specific Plan,or any
future amendments or additions, is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional 4II 4 N O N C O N F O R M I T I E S
by the decision of any court or competent Within the zoning districts established by
jurisdiction,such decision shall not affect the this Specific Plan or amendments that may
validity of the remaining portions of this Specific later be adopted,there exists or will exist lots,
Plan or any future amendments or additions structures,and uses of land which were lawful
that can be implemented without the invalid before the adoption or amendment of this
provision,and,to this end,the provisions of this Specific Plan,but which no longer comply.
Specific Plan are declared to be severable. The intent of this Section (Nonconformities)
is to permit those nonconformities to continue
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REV 9 E W until they are removed, but not to encourage
their continuance. Such uses and structures
A program-level Environmental Impact Report shall not be enlarged upon,expanded, or
(EIR) was prepared for the Smoky Hollow extended, nor be used as grounds for adding
1-4 The El Segundo Art Walk introduces the Specific Plan. A Program EIR may reduce other structures or uses prohibited elsewhere
public to creative businesses throughout
Downtown ••en
the need for project-specific environmental in the same zoning district,except as may
and Smoky Hollow, which their
doors for studio review in areas that have been analyzed be expressly permitted in this Section.
by the EIR, subject to findings that there
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4.4.1 Nonconforming Uses of Land these regulations by reason of restrictions on 4.4.4 Nonconforming Parking
Uses of land that were lawful before the area, height,setbacks, its location on the lot, or A legally established use of a lot that does not
effective date of adoption or amendment of other requirements concerning the structure, meet the requirements for on-site vehicular
this Specific Plan, but which no longer comply, such structure may be continued so long as it parking (either through provision of required
may be continued so long as such use remains remains continuously occupied and is otherwise on-site parking, off-site parking,or payment of
otherwise lawful, provided: lawful,subject to the following provisions: in-lieu fees)established by this Specific Plan
A. Nonconforming structures may expand is nonconforming with respect to parking and
A. No such nonconforming use may be shall be governed by the following regulations:
enlarged or increased, nor extended to up to the allowable floor area ratio
occupy a greater area of land than was (FAR) permitted by this Specific Plan. A. Continuation.Uses that have nonconforming
adoption at the effective date of
occupied The expansion itself must meet all the
p p parking or loading may be continued
or amendment of the Specific Plan. requirements of the Smoky Hollow Specific indefinitely except as indicated below.
Plan, but is not required to compensate
B. If any such nonconforming use is for any deficiency or nonconformity in the B. Repair and Remodel of Buildings. Repairs,
discontinued for any reason for a period original structure_ rehabilitations,and remodeling that do not
of more than 12 consecutive months,any enlarge or extend the structure, nor change
subsequent use must conform to the B. Should a nonconforming structure be the building occupancy group as defined
regulations specified by the Specific Plan involuntarily destroyed to any extent, in the Building Code,are permitted without
for the zoning district in which such land is including total destruction, it may be rebuilt change to the parking provided.
located. Buildings that are actively available to the idntical use and original floor area.
for lease and occupancy or are beingC. Additions to Buildings.Additions to structures
C. Should a nonconforming structure be with nonconforming parking are permitted,
remodeled pursuant to a permit or subject moved for any reason for any distance
to ESMC Section 15-21-3 are not consideredprovided the existing use of the property is
whatsoever, it must then conform to the conforming and that parking,as required by
vacant for the purposes of this section. regulations for the zoning district in which it
this Specific Plan,shall be provided for the
is located after it is moved. new addition above whatever parking existed
4.4.2 Nonconforming Structures
for the original structure.
Where a lawful structure exists at the effective 4.4.3 Nonconforming Lots
date of adoption or amendment of this Specific Nonconforming lots shall comply with ESMC
Plan that could not be built under the terms of Section 15-21-4 (Nonconforming Lots).
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D. Change of Occupancy.When all or a portion gross floor area of existing structures on
of a building is modified in such a manner, a lot,all nonconforming curb cuts shall be
including how it is used, such that the removed.
Building Code occupancy group is changed,
parking,as required by this Specific Plan, 4.5 PROJECT REVIEW AND
shall be provided for the entire building and
all other buildings on the same lot. APPROVAL PROCESS
All projects proposed within the Smoky Hollow
4.4.5 Nonconforming Curb Cuts Specific Plan area shall substantially conform
Existing nonconforming curb cuts along street with the provisions of this Specific Plan.
frontages shall be removed subject to the
following provisions: 4.5.1 Administradue Adjustments
A. New Buildings. When new buildings are The Administrative Adjustment review
constructed on a lot, any nonconforming process allows limited exceptions to certain
curb cuts on the property shall be removed. development standards. In addition to the
instances allowed by ESMC Section 15-24-1
B. Additions to Buildings. When additions to (Adjustments),a property owner or authorized
co
w structures add 50 percent or more of the
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agent of the property owner may file an 4.5.2 Community Benefits Plan 4.6 APPEALS
Administrative Adjustment application Community benefits are based on the principle
whenever any one of the following deviations All appeals pertaining to the Smoky Hollow
that in exchange for allowing incremental Specific plan shall be conducted in accordance
from the provisions of this Specific Plan is increases in development intensity,the
proposed: with the provisions of ESMC Chapter 15-25.
community should,in return, receive certain
A. Condition of Approval. If an Administrative benefits, including beneficial design features
Adjustment process is not already included such as publicly accessible open space and 4,7 SPECIFIC PLAN
in an approved conditional use permit or other development requirements that serve the MODIFICATIONS A N D
administrative use permit,a minor deviation community's core needs.Any project in Smoky AMENDMENTS
from a condition of approval. Hollow proposing a deviation from development
sModifications to the text or exhibits of this
standards beyond the minor deviations allowed
B. Development Standards.A deviation in any by Section 4.5.1 Administrative Adjustment shall Specific Plan may be warranted in the future
numeric development standard, excluding submit a Community Benefits Plan for review to accommodate unforeseen conditions or
the number of required parking spaces, and approval by the Director.The Community events.The City will process revisions pursuant
density, height, or floor area ratio, not Benefits Plan shall outline the request for to California Government Code Section 65450,
exceeding 10 percent. flexibility from strict interpretation of the et seq. All Specific Plan amendments shall be
development standards and regulations of this found consistent with the EI Segundo General
C. Curb Cuts for Additions.A deviation from Plan in compliance with Government Code
Specific Plan,as well as the proposed public
the standard required by Section 4.4.5.6 Section 65454.The Specific Plan may be
amenities,features,and improvements prioritized
(Additions to Buildings), amended as often as deemed necessary by the
in this Specific Plan that would be provided.
Findings and required notice for Administrative Examples of potential community benefits City Council in compliance with Government
Adjustments shall comply with ESMC Chapter include, but are not limited to, publicly accessible Code Section 65453.
15-24(Adjustments). open space, publicly accessible parking,
enhanced accessibility improvements,and
implementation and/or funding of streetscape
improvements identified in this Specific Plan.
See Table 4-1:Community Benefits Plan for a
description of the process and requirements for
Community Benefits Tiers I and II.
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Community Review/Approval
Benefits Tiers Authority Applicable Projects
Community Planning Projects that include any of the following A Community Benefits Plan for Tier I may be approved
Benefits Tier I Commission components shall be considered under if the following findings are made:
the Tier I review process: A. The proposed additional building height, intensity,
A. FAR deviation up to 1.5 or deviation from development standards would
B. One or more deviations to standards not be detrimental to the public health,safety or
(neither of which is height or FAR) welfare,or materially injurious to properties or
that exceed the minor deviation improvements in the vicinity;
threshold (10%)allowed by Section B. The proposed community benefit provides
4.5.1 Administrative Adjustment exemplary project aned/or streetscape design;and
C. The proposed community benefit directly
implements objectives of the Specific Plan.
Community City Council Projects that include any of the following A Community Benefits Plan for Tier II may be approved
Benefits Tier II components shall be considered under if the following findings are made:
the Tier II review process:
A. All findings in Tier I;and
A. Building height deviation up to B. The value of the community benefits bear a
50 feet relationship to the value generated by the project;
B. FAR>1.5 and
C. Three or more deviations to C. The community benefits proposed do not
standards(one of which is height principally benefit the project or occupants of the
or FAR)that exceed the minor project, but rather provide a district or area-wide
deviation threshold (10%)allowed benefit to the larger Smoky Hollow Plan area.
by Section 4.5.1 Administrative
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The preceding chapters of this Specific
Plan outline the vision for Smoky Hollow.
This chapterprovides the implementation
mechanisms to realize that vision.
5.1 I M P L E M E N TAT i O N revisit and reprioritize the implementation
STRATEGIES steps for achieving the vision for Smoky
Hollow. Therefore, this chapter describes a
Implementing this Specific Plan will require a variety of potential funding mechanisms in
collaborative effort between the public and order to accommodate dynamic local interest/
private sectors to collectively achieve the capacity and market conditions in Section 5.3
vision. Private sector developers,entrepreneurs, (Funding Strategy).
investors, and property owners will drive new
investment and construction in Smoky Hollow.
The City's responsibility is to offer mechanisms 5.2 i M P L E M E N TAT I O N
that facilitate private investment, and to ACTT ON PLAN
coordinate,encourage, and deliver parallel and
To fully implement the Smoky Hollow Specific
complementary investment in the public realm.
Plan,a series of specific policy and regulatory
Changes in economic conditions and trends
CD
actions are required. Implementation will require
CD over time may require the City to periodically
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collaboration with local businesses,partner costs and potential revenues to pay for projects. more cost—effective yet still expedient—
agencies,and the City.The Implementation A detailed engineering study should examine to construct the EI Segundo Boulevard
Action Plan(Table 5-1) lists specific actions the costs of delivering proposed individual reconfiguration and improvements all at once,
and provides a priority timeframe, primary major infrastructure projects, including options rather than completing an interim streetscape
responsibilities and partners,approximate and costs for phasing the improvements improvement.The cost savings must be
costs,and potential funding sources. It should over time.A separate study should analyze weighed against the extra time it would take
be noted that generalized phasing and cost projected revenues that could be generated by to plan and construct the major improvement
estimates are based on baseline(2017)costs, different funding sources, including the amount project, and the accompanying lost opportunity
funding sources,and logistics.Actual timing, of debt that would be incurred and which to incentivize additional investment in the
costs and implementation will be dependent stakeholders would be responsible for paying immediate future by completing an interim
on development activity,funding and staff for improvements under each funding option. improvement.
resources. Funding sources are further Taken together, these studies can then inform
described in Section 5.3. a more detailed discussion with property 5.2.2 Sustainability
owners and the EI Segundo City Council as
Smoky Hollow supports a sustainable future
5.2.1 Strategic Approach to Delivering to which funding tools are best suited to
for local businesses and the environment.The
Major Infrastructure Projects deliver different improvements and projects to
Smoky Hollow area will evolve in a sustainable
prioritize;then decisions can be made about
Many of the short-term and ongoing programs manner by decreasing reliance on automobiles,
how to move forward.
in the Implementation Action Plan are reducing the urban heat-island effect, and
relatively inexpensive to deliver and will lay The Implementation Action Plan (see Table promoting sustainable sources of energy.The
the groundwork for future change;examples 5-1) identifies major physical improvements City encourages the use of solar panels, cool
of these programs include publicizing by short-, medium-, long-term,and on-going roofs,and tree plantings for new and existing
opportunities under the new Specific Plan and actions. However,this approach may need to development.The City also encourages
ensuring that Smoky Hollow is well-integrated be reconsidered based on the results of the businesses to seek out delivery,transport,and
with City economic development and engineering and funding studies,which may fleet vehicles that use clean and alternative
marketing efforts. In contrast, delivering major find that it is significantly more cost-effective fuels.Smoky Hollow is a hub for innovation-as
infrastructure projects will require a multi-step, to prioritize certain infrastructure projects over technologies evolve,Smoky Hollow can lead the
longer-term strategic approach. others,or to construct a major infrastructure way in sustainability.
project all at once instead of through a
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multi-step process. For example, it may be
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Table 5-1:Implementation Action.Plan
ShortTIMEFRAME COST
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SPECIFIC • • •
Action 1.Amend the General Plan to be Consistent with the Smoky Hollow Specific
Plan
Amend the General Plan to be consistent with the adopted Smoky Hollow SUecif:c Plan Short City $ City
land uses,density/intensity standards,and/or policy direction.
Action 2.Publicize Specific Plan Changes
Develop a handout describing the new Smoky Hollow Specific Plan guidelines,
standards,and incentives.Publicize and distribute to area businesses,property Short City $ City
owners,and real estate professionals as a resource to encourage reinvestment and
development in the area.
Action 3.Complete a Detailed Engineering Study to Determine Costs for High-
Priority Major Infrastructure Projects
Identify the high-priority major infrastructure projects,and complete cost estimates for Short City $$ City
completing the projects.Include different options for phasing the improvements over
time or excluding/including different components.
Action 4.Complete a Revenue Projections Study
Analyze projected revenues that could be generated by different funding sources for Short City $ City
the major infrastructure projects.Develop recommendations for sources to be used
and how they should be applied to different improvements.
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ACTIONSPRIMARY
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PARTNERS
Action S.Capital Improvement Plan Integration
Identify applicable capital improvements from this Specific Plan in the Capital
Improvement Plan(CIP).Update based on priorities outlined in this Implementation Short City $ City
Plan with each budget cycle.
Federal
Action 6.Acquire Grant f=unding State
Research and apply for Federal,State,and regional grant funding programs that offer Ongoing City $ SCAG
funding for improvements in Smoky Hollow.. Metro
Grants
Action Z Positive Business Climate Marketing
Ensure that EI Segundo's economic development activities aggressively market Smoky
Hollow's strong competitive location and supportive regulatory climate for users in a Short City $$ City
variety of industries,such as creative and multimedia industries.
City
Action S.Crosswalk Enhancement Pilot Project Federal
Work with property owners and businesses to identify crosswalk enhancement State
locations along Franklin Avenue.Implement a pilot project to make visual Short City $
enhancements to crosswalks,which could include a community art competition to Grants
design crosswalk art and other roadway intersection paintings. Metro
Private
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• •••
ACTIONSPRIMARY
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P• COST FUNDING
Action 9.Parklet Pilot Project
Work with property owners and businesses to identify locations for temporary parklets.
Action 10.EI Segundo Boulevard Streetscape Improvement:Short Tenn
Implement roadway restriping to accommodate an eight-foot parking lane on the north Short City $$ City
side of EI Segundo Boulevard while maintaining a four-lane configurat!on.
Action 11-EI Segundo Boulevard Streetscape Improvement.Mid Term City
Implement street tree plantings within the parking lane along EI Segundo Boulevard as Medium City $$ Grants
feasible,and incorporate drought-tolerant landscaping. Private
Action 12.EI Segundo Boulevard Reconfiguration:Long Term
Remove the four-foot landscape strip on the south side of EI Segundo Boulevard to
accommodate a wider sidewalk on the north side of the street.This adjustment will City
double the sidewalk's width to eight feet. Implement sidewalk improvements(e.g., Long City $$$$ Grants
street tree plantings in curb bulb-outs,street furniture,bicycle racks,and pedestrian Private
scale lighting),improve drought-tolerant landscaping,and create pedestrian amenities
where feasible.
Action 13.Grand Avenue Streetscape Improvement
Implement roadway restriping to accommodate two 11-foot lanes and two 13-foot City
shared lanes for cyclists and automobile parking(sharrows)on Grand Avenue.Work Short City $$ Grants
with Metro to develop wayfinding signage to improve access to the Mariposa and EI Metro
Segundo Metro Green Line Station.Add wayfinding signage to Downtown and the Private
Marvin Braude Bike Trail.
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• •••
ACTIONSPRIMARY
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Action 14.Franklin Avenue Streetscape Improvement:Phase 1
Implement sidewalk improvements(e.g.,street tree plantings,parklets,street furniture,
bicycle racks,and pedestrian scale lighting),and create pedestrian amenities where Short City $$ City
feasible.Add creative crosswalks to complete Franklin Avenue vision for short-term
improvements.
Action 15.Franklin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Phase 2
Implement a"woonerf"or living street concept for Franklin Avenue to include two
multi-modal lanes shared by automobiles and cyclists,parking lanes that integrate tree Medium City $$$$ City
planters,and two six-foot curbless sidewalks.Integrate enhanced paving along Franklin
Avenue,pedestrian lighting,and parklets.
Action 16.North/South Streets Reconfiguration
Reconfigure(re-stripe)key north/south running streets to provide a 20-foot one-way Short City $$ City
travel lane and a 20-foot angled parking lane to increase on-street park, capacity.
Action 17.North/South Streets Streetscape Improvement
Implement streetscape improvements(e.g.,street tree plantings,parklets,street
furniture,bicycle racks,and pedestrian scale lighting), Short City $$ City
cY p g g),and create pedestrian amenities
where feasible.
Action 18:Establish New Funding Mechanisms
Using the results of the previously completed engineering cost estimates and revenue City City
projections,work with property owners,businesses,and developers to establish Property
mutually agreed-upon funding mechanisms,such as a Property-Based Business Medium Property Owners $ Owners
Improvement District(PBID)or Business-Based Business Improvement(BID),and other Business Owners Businesses
district-based funding tools.
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• .•.
ACTIONSPRIMARY
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Action 19:Transportation Management Associatton(TMA)
Establish a TMA to implement travel and parking demand reductions in Smoky Hollow, City
in conjunction with the related improvements described in the following actions.The Short City $ Property
TMA's work would closely coordinate with the activities of the parking benefit district,if Owners
the latter is created. Businesses
Action 20:Establish Parking Benefit District City Permit.
The parking benefit district will create a mechanism to oversee and guide reinvestment Fee,and Fine
of parking permit revenue,fee revenue,and other sources in order to increase the City
Revenue
supply of parking in Smoky Hollow,reduce parking demand,and improve management Medium Property Owners $$ Property
of existing spaces. The benefit district will establish a process for business permit Business Owners Owners
parking,making parking spaces available via permit,on a first-come/first-serve basis,or
arising from a change of land use/occupancy,and/or building additions. Businesses
Action 21:Estab fsh Parking in-Lieu Fee
Provide for the establishment of a parking in-lieu fee where new developments,
changes of occupancy,and additions to existing buildings in the district have the
option of paying an in-lieu fee as a substitute for providing on-site parking. Revenue Short City $$ Property
generated by the in-lieu fee program can be used to fund the new parking facilities or Property Owners Owners
to fund improvements that reduce automobile parking demand,such as pedestrian,
bicycle,and transit improvements recommended in this Specific Plan,as well as
maintenance and operations of parking facilities.
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• •••
ACTIONSPRIMARY
SPECIFIC • •NSIBILITY/ COST FUNDING
PARTNERS
Action 22:parking Monitoring Program
Via the TMA and/c;r parking benefit district,establish a parking monitoring program TMA
to track parking supply and demand in Smoky Hollow and assess performance of the Medium City $
area's parking standards.Establish timeliness to re-assess Specific Plan implementation Oty
and standards and make modifications as needed.
Action 23.Key Intersections Crosswalk Improvements City
Implement crosswalk improvements at key intersections in Smoky Hollow to increase Property
Medium City $$
pedestrian safety and branding.These improvements should be prioritized based on Owners
the results of the engineering cost study and available funding. Businesses
Action 24.Transit Improvements City
Coordinate with transit providers to provide additional or extended routes through City Metro
Smoky Hollow.Ensure that bus stop layouts,street furniture,shelters,and signage Medium Metro $$$ Beach Cities
are consistent with the artistic and creative nature of Smoky Hollow.These Transit
improvements should be prioritized based on the results of the engineering cost study Beach Cities Transit
Federal
and available funding. Funding
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Action 25.Expand the EI Segundo Lunchtime Shuttle Bus
Metro
Expand the existing EI Segundo Lunchtime Shuttle to create a new shuttle route Beach Cities
for peak hours between the Mariposa and,or EI Segundo Green Line Stations and Medium City $$ Transit
Smoky Hollow. Federal
Funding
TMA
Action 26. Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity.
Continue to develop and implement bicycle and pedestrian improvements in Smoky City
Hollow,including bicycle parking along key north/south streets and bicycle signage and Ongoing City $$ Federal
sharrows on bike-friendly streets.These improvements should be prioritized based on Funding
the results of the engineering cost study and available funding.
Action 27, Multimodal Marketing.
Via the TMA,promote multimodal transportation to create awareness and opportunity Short City $ TMA
for commuters to take the train or bicycle to work. Metro City
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• •••
ACTIONSPRIMARY
SPECIFIC • •NSIBILITY/ COST FUNDING
PARTNERS
Actlon 28.Shade Trees and Open Space
Continue to prioritize the provision of open space and planting trees.Emphasize
planting of trees to shade sidewalks in order to mitigate the heat island effect and Ongoing City $$ City
encourage pedestrian activity.These improvements should be prioritized based on the
results of the engineering cost study and available funding.
City
Action 29.Partnerships Property Owners
Establish an environment of collaboration and partnership between the City,other Business Owners
public agencies,key stakeholders,and community to help ensure the implementation Ongoing Metro $ City
of this Specific Plan.
SCAG
Caltrans
Action 30.dcpand!Marketing of Smoky Hollow through Event Programming
Coordinate with City's existing programs and activities to highlight and include Smoky City City
Hollow,and work with Smoky Hollow businesses-or business representatives such as Ongoing Property Owners $$
a future PBID/BID-to expand and market events such as the EI Segundo Art Walk,andBusinesses
Business Owners
create new events that highlight the district.
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5.3 FUNDING STRATEGY ► Reduce dependency on future
development: Implementation solutions
A range of funding sources and financing will focus on resolving existing district-
options are available for infrastructure wide deficiencies regardless of future
development and ongoing operations and development activity.
maintenance costs in California.While the
ideal set of solutions and implementation and It is envisioned that many future improvements
funding mechanisms to achieve the Smoky planned for the Smoky Hollow area will be
Hollow Specific Plan's goals will evolve over achieved through development by the private
time,a consistent set of criteria for selecting sector, including meeting development
these mechanisms are established as follows. standards, paying existing and possible future
fees, and through other funding mechanisms
► Equitable distribution of costs and benefits: that could apply to all future development.
Smoky Hollow's existing parking, parks, Guided by the development standards and
and pedestrian deficiencies are shared guidelines included in this Specific Plan, these
among all property owners and businesses, development projects can each incrementally
and are not attributable only to future contribute to establishing a high-quality place
development projects.As a result,funding whose value will be much greater than it would
for resolving existing deficiencies should be be without these coordinated efforts.
shared among all property owners and/or
businesses in the district.
It is also incumbent on the City to pursue
an array of funding sources and financing
► Allow for incremental solutions:While mechanisms to implement some of the larger
major, long-term infrastructure projects can public improvements included in this Specific
occur in later phases of Smoky Hollow's Plan.These mechanisms are complex and
build out,the implementation strategy are tied to many factors outside the control
prioritizes high-impact approaches to of the City of EI Segundo, including market
infrastructure improvements that can be and economic cycles,State and Federal grant
introduced in the short term. funding availability. State enabling legislation,
N etc.This precludes the ability to immediately
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Smoky Hollow buildings portray a sense of history
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establish a detailed timeline for building 5.3.1 Categories of Physical ► Interim Physical Improvements: Relatively
every identified improvement.Therefore,this Improuements and Programs Requiring low-cost physical improvements that
implementation strategy focuses on identifying Funding can either precede or be completed in
the range of potential mechanisms available for Implementation of the Smoky Hollow Specific conjunction with a more significant physical
delivering the major improvements necessary to Plan requires completing a number of physical improvement. Potential projects include
realize the core elements of the Specific Plan's improvement projects and initiating several temporary parklets,street restriping
vision.The strategy prioritizes an initial set of ongoing programs.Section 5.3 below describes (including minor lane reconfigurations
investments and programmatic activities that the process and timing for implementing and on-street parking changes), modest
will set the stage for long-term implementation. specific projects and programs, and describes landscaping improvements,and minor
This implementation strategy should be the specific locations of improvements. For bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
revisited on a regular basis to ensure that the
purposes of understanding how funding
Plan's desired outcomes are being achieved. sources and tools align with these projects ► Major Capital Improvement Projects:Capital
and programs, however,the projects and improvement projects that require major
Iv programs can be broken down into three major reconfigurations of physical infrastructure
o categories. when fully implemented. Examples of these
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projects in Smoky Hollow include major 5.3.2 Funding Sources and Application Table 5-2:Funding Source Exornples
street reconfigurations(moving curbs, to Smoky Hollow Improvements and
adding sidewalks, etc.), major streetscape Programs r
improvements(trees,landscaping, — -
This section provides a menu of potential
pedestrian and bicyclist improvements), City General Fund
funding sources for implementing capital Resources
and new open spaces or parks. Capital Improvement
improvements and programmatic activities to Program
► Ongoing Programs: Programs and realize the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan vision. In User Fees
activities that require continuous many cases, multiple funding sources must be
funding for implementation. Examples combined to pay for projects.Therefore,each Outside Regional,State,and
of such programs include publicizing source's description includes considerations
Grants Federal Grants
development opportunities under the new for deploying the source in the specific Smoky
Specific Plan,continuing study of capital Hollow context. Developer DevelopmentContributions Standards
improvement costs and financing,grant AlthouCEQA Mitigations
funding applications, creation of marketing gh the terms "funding"and "financing" Impact/In-Lieu Fees
programs,creation and maintenance are often used interchangeably,there is an Negotiated
of a permit parking district,expanded important distinction between the two terms. Agreements
lunchtime shuttle bus, implementation of "Funding"typically refers to a revenue source -
such as a tax,fee•or grant that is used to pay District-Based Assessment District
a transportation demand management Tools Community Facilities
program,and event programming. for an improvement.Some funding sources, District
such as impact fees, are one-time payments, Enhanced
while others,such as assessments, are ongoing Infrastructure
payments. "Financing" involves borrowing Finance District
against future revenues by issuing bonds or
other debt instruments that are paid back
over time through taxes or fee payments,
enabling agencies to pay for infrastructure
before the revenue to cover the full cost of the
infrastructure is available.
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CITY RESOURCES: for implementation of the Smoky Hollow DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS:
► General Fund:General Fund revenues Specific Plan. One exception to this is Development Standards: Each new
include property tax,sales tax,transient that any potential future parking meter or development project will contribute
occupancy tax,and other revenues that business permit parking revenue—if these to the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan's
are primarily used to pay for ongoing programs are adopted—could contribute implementation by meeting requirements
municipal services and operations. Both the partial funding for parking management regulating each project's land uses, height,
General Fund and the Capital Improvement programs as part of a parking benefit density, bulk, parking requirements, on-
Program are critical funding sources for district. site circulation, on-site open space, street
the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan's"interim" OUTSIDE GRANTS• frontage improvements, and other features.
physical improvements.The General Various Federal,State, and regional grant New development projects can also be
Fund will also need to support ongoing programs distribute funding for public required to reimburse the City for the cost
programs that require City staff time, such improvements. Because grant programs are of developing and administering the Smoky
as the developer toolkit and grant funding typically competitive, grant funds are an Hollow Specific Plan itself. These standards
applications. unpredictable funding source,and the City of are adopted in the City's zoning ordinance
► Capital Improvement Program(CIP): EI Segundo must remain vigilant in applying and must be satisfied in order for a project
Infrastructure projects identified in the for grants to implement the Smoky Hollow to be granted approval.
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan—including the Specific Plan. Smoky Hollow projects focused ► CEQA Mitigations:The environmental
major capital improvement projects—are on transit improvements and pedestrian and review process requires the analysis of a
candidates for inclusion in the City's Capital bicycle improvements may be especially project's environmental impacts and the
Improvement Program, which is updated competitive for grant funding since these identification of measures to reduce or
annually and includes a projection of five projects contribute to achieving the goals of the eliminate these impacts.As a requirement
years of future infrastructure projects. regional Sustainable Communities Strategy. For of approval, developers may be required
► User Fees• User fees and rates include example,the Southern California Association to undertake a number of mitigation
the fees charged for the use of public of Governments (SCAG) provides competitive measures, such as off-site traffic mitigation
infrastructure or goods. It may be possible grant funding under the Active Transportation as defined by the California Environmental
to use some portion of user fee or rate Program for infrastructure improvements such Quality Act(CEQA).
revenue toward financing the costs of new as bicycle lanes and pedestrian improvements. ► Impact/In-Lieu Fees: Impact and in-lieu
infrastructure, but user fees are generally fees are one-time fees imposed on new
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and facilities that either serve the new ► EI Segundo's existing impact fees are ► Negotiated Agreements: Negotiated
development or reduce the impacts of the dedicated to specific traffic mitigation and community benefits are developer
project on the community.Fee revenues public facilities.This fee would have to be contributions that exceed the baseline
cannot be used to fund existing deficiencies amended to include projects in the Smoky features required through development
in infrastructure. In-lieu fees are payments Hollow area. standards,environmental mitigation
made instead of meeting an on-site A parking in-lieu fee option is promising measures,and impact fees.These
development requirement(such as paying for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan district, agreements are typically negotiated for
a fee in-lieu of providing on-site parking since it would allow reinvestment to occur large development projects,often either
spaces),while impact fees are required on smaller parcels that may be unable to as a codified condition of approval for
unless the impact is addressed in some accommodate required parking on-site. projects meeting certain conditions, or in
other way(if allowed).The cost and basis of Fee revenue could be dedicated to street exchange for variances from existing land
impact fees and in-lieu fees must be directly restriping to expand the supply of on-street use regulations.These could potentially be
related to the impacts being mitigated or parking. applicable to the larger property holdings in
N requirement being met, respectively. the eastern Smoky Hollow area.
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Reimbursement agreements are a form of DISTRICT-BASED TOOLS: a PBID or BID would provide an ongoing
agreement in which a developer provides Land-based financing tools are typically stream of revenue for promoting the
infrastructure or facilities that serve the associated with new real estate development district, contributing to lower-cost physical
needs of the broader area, which are then to generate benefit-based special assessment improvements,and managing any ongoing
dedicated or conveyed to the public. revenues or property tax revenues to finance programs. This revenue source is generally
The developer's additional costs are then improvements through bond repayment or insufficient to fund major capital improvements,
reimbursed by the City and/or future paying for improvements over time. District- but the limited assessment and the local control
development projects that benefit from the based tools provide a stable revenue stream of revenues are likely to appeal to property
infrastructure or facility.Such an approach while ensuring that properties benefiting owners and businesses within the district.
is more typically used in greenfield from improvements also contribute to those
locations in which a single developer is public investments.The following table A Mello-Roos community facilities district
required to build major sewer/water and describes the three primary types of district- (CFD)would provide a flexible and substantial
parks facilities with capacity to serve future based funding and financing tools. Note that revenue source against which it is possible to
growth at other adjacent properties. While assessment districts and community facilities issue bonds for major capital improvements.
opportunities to use the reimbursement districts primarily capture additional funding Revenues can also be used to fund ongoing
agreement tool are therefore limited in from private entities, while the enhanced operation and maintenance expenses. However,
Smoky Hollow,a single large development infrastructure financing district reinvests growth passage of a CFD in Smoky Hollow is likely to
project may have capacity to dedicate in public property tax revenues within the be challenging until property owners reach
additional land for parks or parking under district that would otherwise accrue to the City. consensus around shared infrastructure needs
such an arrangement. and a willingness to contribute significant
The property-based improvement district monetary resources toward resolving
(PBID) and/or business improvement district those needs.
(BID)are particularly promising for use in
Smoky Hollow. With ongoing funding by
property owners and/or business owners,
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Table 5-3:Summary of Major District-Based Value Capture Tools
FUNDING TOOL DESCRIPTION
Special Assessment Additional assessment against a Most useful for funding I ► Requires majority vote of paying stakeholders.
Districts range of participants,depending i ongoing operations and ► Increases costs and risk for paying stakeholders.Stakeholders
on the type of district and relative maintenance. need to perceive a clear benefit for themselves.
benefit received. ► Impacts paying stakeholders'overall ability to support other I
taxes,fees,and community benefits.
► Little financial risk to the City or public agencies;could lead to
Examples include:Landscaping increased tax revenue based on private reinvestment.
and Lighting District,Community ► Additional City staff time to administer districts could offset
Benefit District.Business some gains.
Improvement District,Property-
Based Business Improvement
District
Community Facilities Additional assessment on Infrastructure ► Requires approval of 2/3 of property owners(by land area)if
District(Mello-Roos) property,levied and varied improvements, there are fewer than 12 registered voters residing in the district.
based on a selected property development of public ► Boundaries can include noncontiguous parcels.
characteristic(excluding property facilities,ongoing
► Fees can be proportionally subdivided and passed on to future
value). operations and property/home owners.
► Increases costs and risk for landowners and homeowners if fees
maintenance. dissuade buyers or reduce achievable sales prices.
► Impacts paying stakeholders'overall ability to support other
taxes,fees.and community benefits.
Enhanced Diverts a portion of future Infrastructure ► Formation does not require a local vote,but bond issuance
Infrastructure General Fund property tax improvements, requires a vote of SS percent of landowners by area if there are
Financing District revenues generated within the development of public fewer than 12 registered voters residing in the district.
district to help fund infrastructure facilities,affordable ► Does not cost individual property owners additional fees and
projects. housing development. taxes.
► Does not divert revenues from schools.
► Reduces future General Fund revenues by restricting use of the
district's future property tax revenue growth.Does not typically
generate significant additional revenue above what the City
already receives.
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Implementation +Financing
Table 5-4:Applicable Funding Sources for improvements and Programs in Smoky Hollow
DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS DISTRICT-BASED CITY RESOURCES OUTSIDE
MECHANISMS SOURCES
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Property frontage improvements X X X X X X X
Crosswalk improvements X X X X X X X X X
Temporary parklets X X X X X X X
Privately-owned open spaces X X
Street reconfiguration and redesign X X X X X X X X
Streetscape improvements X X X X X X X
Public parks and open spaces X X X X X X X
Public improvement financing plan X
Promotional marketing of Smoky Hollow X X
Property owner outreach X X
Permit parking district X X
Lunchtime shuttle bus expansion X X X X 1
Transportation demand management
programs X X
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APPENDIX :
GLOSSARY
A APPENDIK GLOSSARY
This Appendix defines terms and phrases
used in this Specific Plan that are
technical or specialized or that may not
reflect common usage.
Words or phrases not defined here shall be as sold, served, or given away for consumption
defined in ESMC Section 15-1-6(Definitions). on site as part of a restaurant, deli, market
or similar establishment where customers
Accessory
purchase food and beverages and consume the
A building, part of a building or structure, or
food and beverages on the premises.
use which is subordinate to,and the use of
which is incidental to,that of the main building, Assembly Halls:A building or portion of a
structure or use on the same lot. building, used for large-scale indoor gatherings
of people. For example, assembly halls
Alcohol Sales,Off-Site:Any establishment include private educational facilities; religious
in which alcoholic beverages are sold for institutions;clubs; lodges;theaters; and similar
consumption off the premises. kinds of facilities whether available for public or
Alcohol Sales,On-Site with Food Service: Any private use.
establishment in which alcoholic beverages are
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Appendix: Glossary
Brewery and Alcohol Production:An Dwelling, Multiple-Family:A building or portion shall be the usable area under the horizontal
establishment that produces ales, beers, of a building containing three or more dwelling projection of the roof or floor above.
meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and/or units designed or arranged for occupancy by
similar beverages on-site.Also includes three or more households living independently Freight Forwarding:A person or company
incidental sale of beverages for on-site and in which they may or may not share common that organizes shipments for individuals
off-site consumption in keeping with the entrances and/or other spaces.
or corporations to move goods from the
regulations of the Alcohol Beverage Control manufacturer or producer to a market,
(ABC)and Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Dwelling, Single-Family:A building containing customer or final point of distribution.
and Firearms(ATF). no more than one dwelling unit designed for
occupancy by not more than one household. Gyms: See"Fitness Studio."
Business and Consumer Support Services:
Dwelling,Two-Family:A building containing Incidental:See"Accessory."
Business and consumer support services
include establishments primarily providing no more than two dwelling units designed or Industrial,Heavy:The manufacturing,
consumers and businesses with services, arranged for occupancy by two households compounding, processing, assembling or
including maintenance, repair,testing, and living independently. testing of large heavy items or materials in bulk.
rentals. Financial Institutions: Banks, credit unions, Industrial, Light:A use engaged in the
Caretaker Unit:A dwelling unit used for a investment companies, lending and thrift manufacture, predominately from previously
caretaker of the property on which it is located institutions,securities/commodity brokers. prepared materials,of finished products
and no larger than 500 square feet in area. Fitness Studios:An establishment where or parts.
Commercial Kitchen:An establishment where exercises and related activities are performed Live/Work:The partial use of a dwelling unit for
food and beverages are prepared for off-site for the purpose of physical fitness. Examples of commercial uses.
consumption.Typical use is a catering facility. uses include Pilates, personal training, dance,
yoga and martial arts studios. Medical/Dental Office/Clinic:A building or
Data Centers:An industrial building containing group of buildings designed and or used by,
floor space that houses computer servers,and Floor Area(Gross):The area included within physicians, chiropractors, dentists and others
informational technology equipment primarily the surrounding exterior walls of a building engaged professionally in such healing arts
for the purpose of storing and distributing data. or portion thereof, exclusive of garages.The for humans.
floor area of a building,or portion thereof,
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Outdoor Storage:The storage of various contracted for the storage of personal or
materials outside of a structure incidental to business goods or property Also known as self
a principal use. Does not include the keeping storage and mini storage. Does not include
of building materials reasonably required for Personal Storage, Collection or Warehousing.
construction work on the premises pursuant to
a valid and current Building Permit.
Personal Storage, Collection:A facility having
compartments, rooms,spaces, containers
Offices,General:Offices maintained and used or other type of units that are individually
as a place of business conducted by persons leased, rented•sold or otherwise contracted
whose business activity consists principally of for the storage of specialized collections.
services as distinguished from the handling of Facilities under this definition provide
commodities. specialized features and/or mechanisms to
facilitate the storage of specific collection
Open Space, Public or Quasi-public: Outdoor types,such as temperature or humidity
space that serves a leisure, recreational or controlled units for the storage of wine, cigars,
aesthetic function. Examples include parks and art,furs,or classic cars. Does not include
athletic fields.Also includes privately owned General Personal/Mini Storage.
publicly accessible spaces in the form of an
arcade, plaza,and similar places. Excludes Public Facilities:A building or structure owned,
commercial recreation where fees are charged operated or occupied by a governmental
for entrance or use. agency. Public facilities include: municipal,
Parking Facility:A public or private space county,state or federal governmental facilities.
dedicated to accommodating vehicle parking Public Utilities: Facilities,equipment,and
stalls, backup area, driveways,and aisles.Also associated features related to the mechanical
includes parking structures. functions of a building and services such as
water,electrical,telecommunications, and
Personal/Mini Storage,General:A facility waste. Includes facilities for flood control and
having compartments, rooms,spaces,
the generation of electricity. Excludes wireless
containers or other type of units that are
communications facilities.
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Research and Development: Establishments restaurant may include incidental or occasional use, including the incidental wholesale and retail
engaged in study,testing,design,analysis takeout sales. sale of vehicle parts as an accessory use.
and experimental development and testing of
products,processes or services.
Restaurant,Outdoor Dining:A dining area with Veterinary Services: Establishments where
seats and/or tables located outside the walls of household animals receive medical and surgical
Restaurant, Fast Food:A restaurant where the structure without a solid roof cover. treatment and may be temporarily boarded
customers purchase food and beverages and in association with such medical or surgical
either consume the food and beverages on the Retail:Sales,of physical objects and/or treatment.
premises or take the food and beverages off the prepackaged food items to the consumer. Retail
premises.Typical characteristics of a fast food sales transactions typically require collection of Veterinary Services with Boarding and/or
restaurant include:the purchase of food and sales and use tax. Day Care: Establishments where household
beverages at a walk-up window or counter; no Service Stations:An area which provides for animals receive medical and surgical treatment,
table service; payment for food and beveragesand which offer boarding or animal day care
the sale of gasoline,other fuels,and lubricants
before consumption;and the packaging of foodservices and facilities not associated with
for motor vehicles as the primary use.
and beverages in disposable containers. medical or surgical treatment.
Snack Shop:An establishment that sells food Warehousing:The use of a building or structure
Restaurant, Food To Go and Take-out: or beverages for consumption on or off the
A restaurant or other such establishmentas storage space for goods, merchandise,
premises in conjunction with retail sales of
designed as a take-out facility in which no foodor equipment and where the facility owner/
other goods.
is consumed on the premises and no permanent operator of the warehouse is the owner of the
provisions are made for that purpose. Provisions Studio/Sound Stages and Support Facilities: goods or is the entity that offers the goods for
for deliveries,catering,drive-through or walk-up Space in an outdoor or indoor area, building, sale or resale.
facilities are permitted. part of a building,structure, or a defined area,
Wholesaling:The sale of commercial goods at
which is utilized primarily for the creation of or near production cost.The wholesaling use
Restaurant, Full Service:A restaurant where film,television, music video, multimedia, or
category includes firms involved in the sale,
customers purchase food and beverages other related activities.
and consume the food and beverages on the of products primarily intended for industrial,
premises.Typical characteristics of a full service Vehicle Sales and Services:The sales, rental, institutional,or commercial businesses.
restaurant include:table service; payment after repair,alteration, restoration,towing, painting, Businesses may or may not be open to the
consumption;and serving food and beverages or finishing of automobiles,trucks, recreational general public, but sales to the general public
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agent of the property owner may file an 4.5.2 Community Benefits Plan 4.6 APPEALS
Administrative Adjustment application Community benefits are based on the principle
whenever any one of the following deviations All appeals pertaining to the Smoky Hollow
that in exchange for allowing incremental Specific plan shall be conducted in accordance
from the provisions of this Specific Plan is increases in development intensity,the
proposed: with the provisions of ESMC Chapter 15-25.
community should, in return, receive certain
A. Condition of Approval. If an Administrative benefits, including beneficial design features
Adjustment process is not already included such as publicly accessible open space and 4.7 SPECIFIC PLAN
in an approved conditional use permit or other development requirements that serve the MODIFICATIONS A N D
administrative use permit,a minor deviation community's core needs.Any project in Smoky AMENDMENTS
from a condition of approval. Hollow proposing a deviation from development
sModifications to the text or exhibits of this
standards beyond the minor deviations allowed
B. Development Standards.A deviation in any by Section 4.5.1 Administrative Adjustment shall Specific Plan may be warranted in the future
numeric development standard,excluding submit a Community Benefits Plan for review to accommodate unforeseen conditions or
the number of required parking spaces, and approval by the Director.The Community events.The City will process revisions pursuant
density, height,or floor area ratio, not Benefits Plan shall outline the request for to California Government Code Section 65450,
exceeding 10 percent. flexibility from strict interpretation of the et seq. All Specific Plan amendments shall be
development standards and regulations of this found consistent with the EI Segundo General
C. Curb Cuts for Additions.A deviation from Plan in compliance with Government Code
Specific Plan,as well as the proposed public
the standard required by Section 4.4.5.13 Section 65454. The Specific Plan may be
amenities,features,and improvements prioritized
(Additions to Buildings). amended as often as deemed necessary by the
in this Specific Plan that would be provided.
Findings and required notice for Administrative Examples of potential community benefits City Council in compliance with Government
Adjustments shall comply with ESMC Chapter include, but are not limited to, publicly accessible Code Section 65453.
15-24(Adjustments). open space,publicly accessible parking,
enhanced accessibility improvements,and
implementation and/or funding of streetscape
improvements identified in this Specific Plan.
See Table 4-1: Community Benefits Plan for a
description of the process and requirements for
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Specific Plan Process +Administration
Table 4-1: Community Benefits Plan
Community Review/Approval
Benefits Tiers Authority
Community Planning Projects that include any of the following A Community Benefits Plan for Tier I may be approved
Benefits Tier I Commission components shall be considered under if the following findings are made:
the Tier I review process: A. The proposed additional building height, intensity,
A. FAR deviation up to 1.5 or deviation from development standards would
B. One or more deviations to standards not be detrimental to the public health,safety or
(neither of which is height or FAR) welfare,or materially injurious to properties or
that exceed the minor deviation improvements in the vicinity;
threshold(10%)allowed by Section B. The proposed community benefit provides
4.5.1 Administrative Adjustment exemplary project anal/or streetscape design;and
C. The proposed community benefit directly
implements objectives of the Specific Plan.
Community City Council Projects that include any of the following A Community Benefits Plan for Tier II may be approved
Benefits Tier II components shall be considered under if the following findings are made:
the Tier II review process: A. All findings in Tier I;and
A. Building height deviation tip to
B. The value of the community benefits bear a
50 feet relationship to the value generated by the project;
B. FAR>1.5 and
C. Three or more deviations to C. The community benefits proposed do not
standards(one of which is height principally benefit the project or occupants of the
or FAR)that exceed the minor project, but rather provide a district or area-wide
deviation threshold(10%)allowed benefit to the larger Smoky Hollow Plan area.
by Section 4.5.1 Administrative
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 2, 2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding City Council approval of Environmental Assessment
No. EA-1198 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 17-06 to establish a parking in-lieu fee
program in the Smoky Hollow area.
(Applicant: City of El Segundo).
Address: Citywide
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1574 for Environmental Assessment
No. EA-1198 and Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 17-06 to establish a parking in-lieu
fee program in the Smoky Hollow area and adopt a parking in-lieu fee; and/or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 1574
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: Champion Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability
Objective: The City will implement a comprehensive economic development strategy
to ensure the City encourages a vibrant business climate that is accessible,
user-friendly and welcoming to all residents and visitors.
ORIGINATED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
REVIEWED BY: Sam Lee,Plamiing and Buildin Safety Directo
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On September 18, the City Council introduced an Ordinance to establish a parking in-lieu fee
program for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area. In addition, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 5100 establishing a parking in-lieu fee amount.
The Council may waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance. If the Ordinance is adopted
by the City Council at its October 2nd meeting, the effective date of the Ordinance will be
November 1, 2018, which is thirty (30) days from the adoption date.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1574
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.
EA-1198 AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH A PARKING IN-LIEU FEE PROGRAM FOR THE
SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
(Zone Text Amendment ZTA 17-06)
The City Council of the city of EI Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The Council finds and declares as follows:
A. Under the California Constitution, the City of EI Segundo has broad
authority, under its general police power, to regulate the development and
use of real property within its jurisdiction to promote the public welfare (Cal.
Const. art. XI, § 7);
B. As part of its police power, the City may adopt development fees of general
applicability, provided that the fee bears a reasonable relationship to the
impacts of the development project (Cal. Building Industry Assoc. v. City of
San Jose (2015) 61 CalAth 453; Gov. Code § 66001);
C. On July 13, 2017, the City initiated the process to amend the EI Segundo
Municipal Code (ESMC) to create a parking in-lieu fee program for the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area. The program's intent is to allow the
payment of a fee as an alternative method of meeting the City's parking
requirements for private development, to encourage such development
within the plan area;
D. The City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.,
"CEQA"), and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of
Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines");
E. On June 14, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the application
including information provided to the Planning Commission by city staff;
and, continued the public hearing to its June 28, 2018 meeting;
F. On June 28, 2018, the Planning Commission completed the public hearing
regarding the application and adopted Resolution No. 2827 recommending
that the City Council approve the proposed project;
G. On August 21 and September 18, 2018, the City Council held a public
hearing and considered the information provided by City staff and public
testimony regarding this ordinance; and
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H. This ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire
administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the
City Council at its August 21 and September, 2018, hearing and the staff
report.
SECTION 2: General Plan Findings. As required under Government Code Section
65860, the ESMC amendments in this ordinance are consistent with the EI Segundo
General Plan as follows:
A. This ordinance is consistent with Objective LU1-3 of the General Plan Land
Use Element in that it permits the continued operation and orderly
conversion of existing uses, by providing an alternative method of meeting
the City's parking requirements.
B. This ordinance is consistent with Objective LU4-3 of the General Plan in
that it facilitates development of new office and research and development
(R&D) uses. The ordinance does so by allowing the conversion of older
warehouses to office and R&D uses without having to provide additional
parking spaces onsite.
C. This ordinance is consistent with Goal LU7 to provide the highest quality
public facilities, service, and public infrastructure possible to the community.
The parking in-lieu fee program will provide funding for public parking for
the Smoky Hollow area of the City.
D. This ordinance is consistent with Goal ED2 of the Economic Development
Element to provide a supportive and economically profitable environment
as the foundation of a strong local business community. This ordinance
does so by investing in shared parking infrastructure which encourages
commercial and industrial development.
E. This ordinance is consistent with Objective C3-2 of the Circulation Element
in that it considers the impacts of land use decisions on the City's parking
situation. The parking in-lieu fee program will help ensure adequate shared
parking is provided for new development in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan
area. This ordinance takes into consideration the anticipated amount of
new development in the draft Smoky Hollow Specific Plan, which is
approximately 517,000 square feet. This ordinance also takes into account
and will help address the shortage of parking in the Specific Plan area
currently, which is estimated to be approximately 2,200 spaces.
F. Considering all of its aspects, this ordinance furthers the objectives and
policies of the general plan and will not obstruct their attainment.
SECTION 3: Zone Text Amendment Findings. In accordance with ESMC Chapter 15-26
(Amendments), this ordinance is consistent with and necessary to carry out the purpose
of the ESMC as follows:
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A. This ordinance is consistent with the purpose of the ESMC, which is to serve
the public health, safety, and general welfare and to provide the economic
and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land
resources.
B. This ordinance is necessary to facilitate the development process and
ensure the orderly development of buildings and the location of uses in the
City. The intent of this ordinance is to establish a parking in-lieu fee program
allowing the payment of a fee in order for new development to meet the
City's off-street parking requirements, and to develop shared public parking
facilities to meet the parking demand for private development. This program
will facilitate and expedite the development process and provide economic
and social benefits resulting from the orderly planned use of land resources.
SECTION 4: Environmental Assessment. The zone text amendment and proposed fee
is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality
Act(California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines
(14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because it is for general policies
and procedure-making. It does not authorize any new development entitlements, but
simply establishes policies and procedures for allowing the previously approved project
to be constructed. Any proposed project that will utilize the changes set forth in this
Resolution will be subject to CEQA review as part of the entitlement review of the project.
The zone text amendment and fee will not adversely impact the environment and is
therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
SECTION 5: ESMC Section 15-15-6 (Required Parking Spaces), Subsection D (Parking
of Licensed Recreation Vehicles and Habitable Vehicles) is deleted and replaced as
follows:
B- ng ^f firm^cd Rscrstliorcl V3NO39 And !-'inketls Vohiclos:
a--Parking of any ric0e h-_\mo, cizr-ipv,, hjv3e4Faflfir. PC C�hcr ho its:lc vvhisle
e6tr6k cf an a6heriti� mct-i% hcrn�-p rk P lucncv�d reer%vticni;� 1mrkipe
fa4gity is prcfhr:it3d-ex6e{ct that cvvh v&.idlv nnay M parIvAo, of, Gf.y public
�rw�cr'y cr right of way ea"joat to an7 a,Kl;c'7 pc*in5 rcctricticr:c of thiSsede,
er an fay dail lot gra long ■c the vehic-1c, if perlccd ki c front ycrc,
l�Zvi
on a nonporoso wwfsm &-da vette tc ccccmmvde a the p rked
Yehisle.
2. A hw`irat-l■ vchi-_-�a perkc,d cn Brow ..y may "c ti:►,}icy' fn rn:iG!cnt l
pvrp-catec for rr. lertiay. t"r,i (72) hccrc (cv4€v cf an rWhcriz9d
e}eh,le hrmc perk) within any thrli7 (?i) dwf p-3ried. l'c hetilikNl vchioic m2y ti
o¢eup�a� for ncmm in :s ct4erwis:d prcv43d i►y We ocdc.
D. Parkinq in-lieu fees.
Notwithstanding anv provision of this Code to the contrarv, the Citv
Council may designate certain areas within the Citv where, in lieu of
providing the number of on-site parking spaces required by this
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chapter or applicable specific plan, such reauirement may be
satisfied by paving a parkinq in-lieu fee in an amount set by City
Council resolution. Desianated parkinq in-lieu fee areas and the
process for payment of parkinq in-lieu fees are described in Chapter
15-27B of this code.
SECTION 6: ESMC Chapter 15-15 is amended to add a new section (Section 15-15-8,
Parking of Licensed Recreation Vehicles and Habitable Vehicles) as follows:
15-15-8 Parkina of Licensed Recreational Vehicles and Habitable
Vehicles:
1. Parkinq of anv mobile home, camper, house trailer or other
habitable vehicle outside of an authorized mobile home park or
licensed recreational vehicle narkina facility is prohibited except
that such vehicles may be parked on anv public pronertv or riaht
of wav subiect to anv applicable parkinq restrictions of this code,
or on anv developed residential lot as Iona as the vehicle. if parked
in a front vard, is parked on a nonporous surface pad adequate to
accommodate the parked vehicle.
2. A habitable vehicle parked on private property may be occupied
for residential purposes for no lonaer than 72 hours (outside of an
authorized mobile home park) within anv 30 day period. No
habitable vehicle may be occupied for commercial purposes
except as otherwise provided by this code.
SECTION 7: A new ESMC Chapter 15-29 is added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 29
PARKING IN-LIEU FEES
15-29-1: PURPOSE
This chapter establishes fees in lieu of providing on-site parkinq
spaces within designated parkinq in-lieu fee areas.
15-29-2: PARKING IN-LIEU FEE AREAS.
Anv property owner of a property located within the area enclosed by
a bold dashed line on the parkinq in-lieu fee area map may oav
parkinq in-lieu fees as established by the Citv Council, in lieu of
providina required on-site parkina spaces as outlined in Section 15-
15-6 of this code or applicable Specific Plans.
Parkinq in-lieu fee area
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15-29-3: PAYMENT.
A. Timing of r)avment.
The parkinq in-lieu fee must be paid before the City issues a
Certificate of Occupancy for the project or formally approves the
project when such project does not require a Certificate of
Occupancy. In addition, the parkinq in-lieu fee may be paid over a
period of time, as avoroved by City Council resolution.
B. Use of funds.
Funds collected by the City from such Payments must be deposited
in a separate fund and may not be commingled with any other City
fund. Monies from the in-lieu fund may only be used for acauirin-q,
developing and maintaining additional on-street and off-street
parkinq and parkinq facilities within or adiacent to the area where
they are collected. Funds paid to the City for in-lieu parkinq are non-
refundable.
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C. Written agreement/contract required.
Notwithstandinq any other provision of this Chaoter, oavment of the
parking in-lieu fee must be orovided by means of a written contract
with the Citv. The contract must meet requirements identified by City
Council resolution and approved as to form by the Citv Attornev.
15-29-4. NO VESTED RIGHTS.
Pavment of a parkina in-lieu fee does not provide or vest anv
orooertv owner with a special richt, privileae or interest of anv kind in
anv parkina facilitv that may result from the pavment of the fee. The
Citv retains sole discretion to decide when and how the fees will be
spent in accordance with this chapter. The Citv retains sole discretion
to determine where and when it will build parkina. and the Citv is
under no obligation to. and makes no such representation that it will,
build parkina in a location near the fee paver's property or that is
advantaaeous to the fee paver.
15-2713-5 DIRECTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED.
Reauests to pav parkina in-lieu fees for more than 50% of the
required parkinq spaces for a property or proiect as outlined in
Section 15-15-6 of this code or applicable Specific Plans must be
approved by the Director at his or her discretion. The Director must
consider potential impacts to the surroundina area when deciding
whether to approve such a reauest. The Director's decision may be
appealed to the Planninq Commission oursuant to Section 15-25-2
of this Code.
SECTION 8: CONSTRUCTION. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to
achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the
provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a
manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.
SECTION 9: ENFORCEABILITY. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC does not affect
any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition
of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance's effective date. Any such
repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting
violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 10: VALIDITY OF PREVIOUS CODE SECTIONS. If this entire
Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any
repeal or amendment of the ESMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will.be
rendered void and cause such previous ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to
remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 11: SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity
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will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 12: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of EI Segundo's book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and,
within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause a summary
thereof to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 13: This Ordinance will go into effect and be in full force and effect on the
thirty-first day after its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of October, 2018.
Drew Boyles, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 1574 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the 18th day of September, 2018, and was duly passed and adopted by said City
Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the 2nd day of October, 2018, and the same was
so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 2,2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to approve the Joint Powers Agreement for the Los Angeles
Area Regional Training Group(RTG);Adopting Resolution No. supporting the El Segundo
Fire Department's membership within the RTG authority, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the JPA. (Fiscal Impact: $0)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Approve the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group (RTG) Joint Powers Agreement
(JPA)
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving membership within the Los Angeles Area Regional
Training Group (RTG) Joint Powers Authority
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the JPA agreement and to take such reasonable actions
as may be required to implement the intent of the program
4. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Exhibit A- Joint Powers Agreement For Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group (RTG)
2. Exhibit B—Resolution No. , authorizing the El Segundo Fire Department to join the
Regional Training Group (RTG) Joint Powers Authority
3. Exhibit C - Questions & Answers Document
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Carol Lynn Urner, Senior Management Analyst l— U "
REVIEWED BY: Chris Donovan, Fire Chief41
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APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
There are 30 fire departments within Los Angeles County and each Fire Chief has
membership within the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association (LAAFCA). LAAFCA
recognized the need for regional training more than a decade ago and established the Regional
Training Group (RTG), which is largely supported through Homeland Security Grant funds.
By establishing the RTG Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), the Los Angeles Region is on the
cusp of developing the next major cooperative nationally recognized Fire Service program
which will continue regional training far beyond the availability of Federal grant dollars.
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Fire agencies within the Los Angeles County Operational Area have worked together for
years to prepare for natural,technological and human-caused disasters. California led the way
in the 1940's with the development of the statewide mutual aid system. Then Southern
California fire agencies, through FIRESCOPE, developed the Incident Command System
(ICS) to strengthen the command and coordination of fire resources responding to and
managing large scale emergencies. Both of these regional fire service systems are now in use
nationwide.
Several years ago, in keeping with the progressive approach within the Southern California
fire service, LAAFCA established a vision to create and operate a nationally recognized
regional training and education program. Through this initiative to develop regional training
for the ever-changing fire service environment,the RTG has proven to be quite successful at
creating, conducting and evaluating regional training through multi-agency integration. The
outcomes have been remarkable and are indeed a force multiplier in comparison to what a
local, independent fire department can accomplish within its own training apparatus.
Currently 9,000 professional firefighters within LAAFCA's sphere of influence serve a
population of well over 10 million people and the RTG efforts have ramped up resource
leverage, have increased the capacity of first responders and specialty teams to handle the
most critical work required in the event of terrorism or other disaster and have become a
State, if not Nationally recognized initiative — simply put the LAAFCA RTG vision of
regional training has become a reality and is a very important component of all 30 fire
departments within the region.
Through RTG's regionalized training, emergencies are handled more seamlessly, thus,
increasing the fluidity of the operation. When a disaster strikes the LA region, no one
department will be able to handle all calls for assistance in a widespread emergency response.
Through this cooperation, the 30 fire agencies in the LA region have built relationships by
promoting trust with the goal of achieving interoperability between all partner agencies.
Beyond the operational benefits, firefighter service delivery improvements to all
communities within Los Angeles County, as well as improvements in preparation and
response to terrorism or other large-scale disasters have improved. Example of training that
will be provided by the RTG include: Green Cell Training (simulations of managing large-
scale emergencies); Video training and field support for homeland security preparedness
(Active Shooter Training, Urban Search & Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response and
Incident Command Training to name a few); and access to regional training centers.
The Joint Powers Agreement under consideration will ensure regional training continues even
as Federal Homeland Security funds diminish. In fact,the past three-years has seen an annual
*$20 million dollar reduction in Homeland Security funding that would otherwise be
available for projects such as RTG and there is no certainty that these dollars will return to
levels that were once the norm.
*Funding for the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System (LA-RICS)
has seen a three-year $60 million dollar carve out for the project; funds that were used for
such projects as the RTG.
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By joining of the Joint Powers Agreement(JPA) agencies are guaranteeing participation in fire
service regional training even if Federal dollars expire. Additionally, by becoming an early
adopter to the RTG JPA, the Fire Chief will become a board member and will determine critical
aspects that will impact future training such as:
• Creating Bylaws and/or other guidelines
• Developing Overall Policy & Strategies for regional training
• Developing a comprehensive plan for equitable funding
• Developing a budget
• Creating committees and sub-committees, as needed
• Other related responsibilities as set forth by the JPA Board that will benefit all local fire
departments that choose to form the Regional Training Group Authority
There is no fee associated with joining the RTG JPA at this time, however, it is anticipated that
establishing a budget and seeking funding from member agencies will be a top priority. We can
anticipate that current El Segundo Fire Department training dollars,from the General Fund,could
be diverted to the RTG JPA following a formula agreed upon by JPA members. That said, the
goal will be to provide equity, fairness and transparency for all member agencies and ultimately
to follow LAAFCA's vision and training 9,000 professional firefighters as one.
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EXHIBIT A
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR
LOS ANGELES AREA REGIONAL TRAINING GROUP
This Joint Powers Agreement("Agreement") is executed by and among those public
agencies, duly organized and existing,which are parties signatory to the Agreement, including
parties that may later become signatories to this Agreement, for the purpose of operating a joint
powers authority as provided in this Agreement. This Agreement is created pursuant to Article 1
(commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5, Division 7, Title I of the California Government
Code relating to the joint exercise of powers between the public agencies.
Each public agency executing this Agreement shall be referred to individually as
"Member," with all referred to collectively as "Members."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Members have and possess the power and authority to organize and
establish a consolidated area training group to address fire protection and safety issues for the
benefit of the lands and inhabitants within their respective boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Members propose to join together to establish, operate, and maintain a
joint powers authority for the purpose of integrating, sharing, and combining resources, facilities,
regional assets, and information related to training firefighters and researching fire prevention,
protection, and safety techniques, issues, and information for the benefit of their respective lands
and inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to provide a means by which other public
agencies may request training and other services for the benefit of their lands and
inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the Members to create a joint powers authority,
and the Members have the authority under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, in California
Government Code Section 6500, et seq.,to enter into this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained in this Agreement, the Members agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
Unless the context requires otherwise,the terms used in this Agreement shall have the
following meanings:
1.01 "Act" shall mean the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, in California Government Code Section
6500, et seq.
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1.02 "Agreement" shall mean this Joint Powers Agreement, as originally entered into and as
amended from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
1.03 "Authority" shall mean the Los Angeles Area Regional Training Group created by this
Agreement.
1.04 "Associate Member" means a public agency which is a party to an Associate Membership
Agreement entered into between the Authority and such public agency pursuant to Article 4 of
this Agreement.
1.05 "Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean the governing body of the Authority.
1.06 "Bylaws" shall mean guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors setting forth policies
and procedures for the operation of the Authority and for the exercise of the Board's powers
granted in this Agreement, as amended from time to time by the Board.
1.07 "Director(s)" shall mean the individuals serving on the Board of Directors
1.08 "Effective Date" shall mean the date referenced in Article 3 and upon which this
Agreement becomes effective and binding upon the Members.
1.09 "Executive Committee" shall mean the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of
the Authority.
1.10 "Fiscal Year" shall mean that period of twelve months which is established by the Board of
Directors or the Bylaws as the fiscal year of the Authority.
1.11 "Member" means any public agency as the term "public agency" is defined by Section
6500 of the Act, which includes, but is not limited to, any federal, state, county, city, public
corporation, public district of this state or another state, or any joint powers authority formed
pursuant to the Act by any of these agencies which has executed this Agreement and has
become a member of the Authority.
ARTICLE 2
CREATION OF JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY; PURPOSES
2.01 Pursuant to the Act,there is hereby created a joint powers authority to be known as Los
Angeles Area Regional Training Group (also referred to herein as the "Authority"). The
Authority shall be a public entity separate and apart from the Members, and shall administer this
Agreement.
2.02 The purpose of the Authority is to establish a separate organization for the exercise of
powers common to the Members, which may include conducting coordinated trainings and
sharing resources, including but not limited to, facilities, equipment, and information, related to
training firefighters and researching fire prevention, protection, and safety techniques, issues,
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and information, and to address emerging and existing fire protection and safety issues for the
benefit of their respective lands and inhabitants, in the manner set forth in this Agreement.
2.03 The Authority is intended to conduct coordinated fire protection and safety trainings,
and to address emerging fire protection and safety issues throughout the Los Angeles County
area and other areas that appear to have a connection or nexus to Los Angeles County,
encouraging maximum cooperation between all fire department agencies, and promoting the
safety of both fire personnel and the public, accomplished in an effective manner by the
following means, including but not limited to:
a) Researching, identifying and selecting a records and business management system
to be utilized by all Members for financial records, logistical support, training needs, and other
purposes.
b) Designing an initial plan to utilize training centers for training focused on
firefighting activities, including Fire Suppression, Paramedic, Hazardous Materials and Urban
Search and Rescue training.
C) Constructing and conducting a comprehensive training needs assessment for the
Authority or its Members.
d) Training regional training staff and instructors on procedures and defining
expectations to enable the success of the collaborative efforts.
e) Designing a comprehensive plan for equitable, effective education and training
delivery for Members that utilizes all available delivery systems and training centers, sites, or
facilities used by the Authority.
f) Updating the comprehensive plan for equitable, effective education and training
deliveries for Members based on experience using the plan on an ongoing basis.
ARTICLE 3
PARTIES TO AGREEMENT; EFFECTIVE DATE
3.01 This Agreement shall become effective, and the Authority shall come into existence,when
this Agreement is authorized and executed by not less than three (3)public agencies ("Effective
Date").
3.02 Members may submit written notice of immediate withdrawal from the Authority within
180 days after the Bylaws are adopted. There will be no costs for any Member that withdraws
from the Authority within this time period. It is the intent of the Members that Bylaws will be
developed and adopted by the Board, as authorized under Section 6.04(a), and that the Authority
will seek applicable and necessary liability coverage during this period.
Notice shall be given to all Members pursuant to Section 18.02 within five (5)
business days of adoption of the Bylaws. The notice shall include a copy of the adopted
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Bylaws. After the Bylaws have been adopted, Members may withdraw from the Authority
during the specified period in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3.02. After
expiration of the stated time period, any Member may withdraw from the Authority in
accordance with Article 16 of this Agreement, and will be reimbursed its pro-rate portion of
monetary contributions as set forth in Article 16.
ARTICLE 4
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
4.01. Power to Enter Into Associate Membership Agreements. In addition to those powers
specified in this Agreement, the Authority shall have the power to enter into Associate
Membership Agreements with any public agency upon the approval thereof by a majority vote of
all members of the Board.
4.02. Contents of Associate Membership Agreement. Each Associate Membership Agreement
shall:
a) State that the public agency is an Associate Member of the Authority.
b) Specify that the purpose of the Associate Membership Agreement
is (i)to facilitate cooperation between fire department agencies to carry out the stated
purposes of the Authority; and (ii)to contribute fire department personnel or facilities,
who or that shall remain under the general direction and control of the respective
Associate Member agency to which they or it belongs,to the Authority to assist in
carrying out the activities of the Authority.
c) Restrict the powers and obligations of such Associate Member public agency with
respect to the Authority to those enumerated in this Article 4;
d) Specify that such public agency shall not have the power to: (i)vote
on any action to be taken by the Authority; or(ii) appoint a Director to the Board;
e) Specify the fees, if any, to be charged such public agency for its
participation in the Authority; and
f) Specify to what extent, if any, the Associate Member may share in asset distributions.
4.03. Anaroval of Associate Membershiq Agreements. In determining whether to approve an
Associate Membership Agreement with a public agency which proposes to be an Associate
Member, the Board may take into account any criteria deemed appropriate to the Board.
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ARTICLE 5
POWERS
5.01 The Authority shall possess in its own name all powers granted to it by law, including, but
not limited to, any powers common to the Members, and the following enumerated powers:
a) To make and enter into, in its own behalf and not on behalf of the individual
Members, contracts consistent with this Agreement, including, but not limited to,
contracts to retain or provide services, contract to permit others to use facilities, rent
out facilities, and to purchase, lease, or dispose of equipment or supplies.
b) To acquire by purchase or lease, hold, and dispose of property, real and personal.
c) To receive gifts, contributions, and donations of property, funds, services, and other
forms of assistance from persons, firms, corporations, entities, Members, and any
governmental entity, in accordance with applicable laws, including applicable Los
Angeles County Conflict of Interest Code and State conflict of interest laws.
d) To sue and be sued in its own name.
e) To apply for, accept, and receive appropriate grants, loans, and other assistance under any
Federal, State, or local programs for assistance in developing any of its programs or
providing services to other public entities.
f) To issue bonds and to otherwise incur debts, liabilities and obligations, provided that
no such bond, debt, liability or obligation shall constitute a debt, liability or
obligation of the individual respective Members.
g) Apply for, accept, and receive all licenses and permits from any federal, state, or local
public agency.
h) To appoint committees and adopt rules, regulations, policies, Bylaws, and procedures
governing the operation of the Authority.
i) To add Members or Associate Members to the Authority as approved by the Authority
Board of Directors and the existing Members as provided herein.
j) To appoint/hire officers, employees, agents, or consultants and adopt personnel rules and
policies governing officers and employees.
k) To reimburse Members for overtime expenditures of a Member's contributed personnel
who is/are assigned to assist in carrying out the activities of the Authority as directed by
the Executive Director of the Authority and approved by the Executive Committee in
accordance with Section 13.06 of this Agreement. Such overtime expenditures, if any,
shall be paid in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws, including the Fair
Labor Standards Act.
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1) To purchase equipment with prior approval by the Executive Director and pursuant to the
Board's purchasing policy.
m) To assign personnel contributed from the Members or Associate Members to positions
that fulfill the needs of the Authority, who shall remain under the general direction and
control of the respective Member or Associate Member agency to which such personnel
belong.
n) To invest, or cause to be invested, and manage, or cause to be managed, Authority funds,
by and through the Treasurer, in accordance with State law.
o) To obtain all types of insurance as may be necessary to cover the
liabilities of the Authority or its Members as determined by the Board.
p) To exercise such other powers and authority as are necessary and
proper to carry out its functions herein, and as provided in the Act or otherwise permitted
by law.
5.02 Pursuant to Government Code Section 6509, the powers of the Authority shall be exercised
in accordance with the Act, and shall be subject to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising
such powers that are imposed upon the El Segundo Fire Department.
5.03 Each Member expressly retains all rights and powers to finance, plan, develop,
construct, equip, maintain, repair, manage, operate, and control equipment, facilities,
properties, projects, and information that it deems in its sole discretion to be necessary or
desirable for its own fire protection needs, and that are authorized by the laws governing it.
This Agreement shall not be interpreted, and the Authority created herein, shall not have the
power to impair or control any of the Members' respective rights, powers, or title to such
equipment, facilities, properties, information, and projects, nor shall any Member be
required to provide additional personnel, equipment, or services to the Authority than as
provided in this Agreement, without the written consent of the Member.
5.04 Each Member expressly retains all rights and powers to use other funds or funding sources
to finance, plan, develop, construct, equip, maintain, repair, manage, operate, and control
equipment and facilities for their fire protection and safety needs.
ARTICLE 6
ORGANIZATION
6.01 Composition of Board,The Authority shall be governed by the Board of Directors,
which shall be composed of the Fire Chief of each member agency. Each Director may
designate an alternate to act in his/her place on the Board, provided the alternate is a person
at executive command rank. Each Member shall provide a written designation of its Director
representative to the Authority. The Board shall maintain a list of all current Members in
good standing who serve on the Board. The Board of Directors may allow for an alternate of
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the designated representative to the Authority in accordance with the Bylaws of the
Authority.
6.02 Termination of Status as Director. A Director shall be removed from the Board of Directors
upon the occurrence of any one of the following events:
a) The withdrawal or removal of the appointing Member from the Authority;
b) The death or resignation of the Director, in which case the appointing Member will
provide a replacement Director;
c) The Authority's receipt of written notice from the Member that the Director appointed by
that Member is no longer qualified; or
d) The Board by at least a two-thirds (2/3)vote of the entire Board determines to remove a
Director, in which case the appointing Member will provide a replacement Director.
6.03 Compensation. Directors and their alternates, if any, are not entitled to compensation by the
Authority. The Board of Directors may authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred by
Directors in the performance of services for the Authority where such expenses are not paid by
the appointing Member.
6.04 Powers of Board. The Board of Directors shall have the following powers and functions:
a) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Board shall
exercise all powers and conduct all business of the Authority, either directly or by
delegation to other bodies or persons. The primary objective of the Board is to establish
overall policy and strategy. As such,the Board may adopt and amend Bylaws or other
guidelines setting forth policies and procedures for the operation of the Authority and for
the exercise of the Board's powers granted herein.
b) The Board may form an Executive Committee, as provided in Article 8. The Executive
Committee may exercise all powers or duties of the Board, except (i)the adoption of the
Authority's annual budget or any amendments thereto, (ii)the adoption of the Bylaws or
any amendments thereto, and (iii)the issuance of bonded debt,which powers are
expressly reserved to the Board. All actions by the Executive Committee shall be subject
to review, and approval, modification, or disapproval, by the Board at its discretion.
c) The Board may form, as provided in Article 10, such other advisory
committees as it deems appropriate or it may delegate such power to the Executive
Committee in the Bylaws or by resolution of the Board. The membership of any such
other committee may consist in whole or in part of persons who are not Directors of the
Board.
d) The Board shall cause to be prepared, and shall review, modify as
necessary, and adopt the annual operating budget of the Authority. To the extent that the
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budget includes funding by Members, such funding is subject to approval by the
governing bodies of those Member agencies. Adoption of the budget may not be
delegated.
e) The Board shall receive, review and act upon periodic reports and
audits of the funds of the Authority, as required under Articles 10 and 13 of this
Agreement, including contracting with a certified public accountant for an annual audit of
accounts, records, and financial affairs of the Authority as necessary or required.
g) The Board shall have such other powers and duties as are reasonably necessary to
carry out the purposes of the Authority including but not limited to making and
entering into contracts; employing agents and employees; acquiring, holding, and
disposing of property; incurring debts, liabilities or obligations necessary for the
operation of the Authority; receiving, accepting and expending or disbursing funds, by
contract or otherwise, for purposes consistent with the provisions hereof, adopting
contracting and purchasing rules and regulations, internal financial controls, personnel
rules and regulations, maintaining at all times a complete and accurate system of
accounting for all funds of the Authority, and similar rules and regulations consistent
with State law governing public agencies.
h) Adopt any rules, regulations, and policies as may be required for meetings,the conduct of
meetings, and the orderly operation of the Authority.
ARTICLE 7
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
7.01 Regular Meetings. The Board of Directors shall hold at least two (2) regular meetings each
year. The Board of Directors shall fix by resolution or in the Bylaws the date upon which, and
the hour and place at which, each regular meeting is to be held. Meetings of the Board of
Directors, Executive Committee, and any other "legislative body" of the Authority, as that term
is defined in Section 54952 of the California Government Code, shall be called, noticed, and
conducted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, Section 54950 et seq. of the California
Government Code.
7.02 Minutes. The Authority shall have minutes of each regular, adjourned regular, and special
meetings kept by the Secretary. As soon as practicable after each meeting, the Secretary shall
forward to each Board member a copy of the minutes of such meeting.
7.03 Quorum. A majority of all members of the Board and the Executive Committee,
respectively, is a quorum for the transaction of business. A vote of the majority of a
quorum at a meeting of the Board or the Executive Committee is sufficient to take action
unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws; except that a majority of all members of the
Board is required in order to take action on: (i) the adoption of the Authority's annual
budget and any amendment(s) thereto, (ii) the adoption of the Bylaws and any
amendment(s) thereto, and (iii) the issuance of any bonded debt of the Authority. However,
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less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time but may not take action on matters
before the Board or Executive Committee.
7.04 Voting. Each Director of the Board shall have one vote.
ARTICLE 8
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
8.01 As set forth in Section 6.04 above, the Board may establish an Executive Committee
which shall consist of no less than three (3) Directors selected from the Board. The Board
will determine the number of Directors to serve on the Executive Committee. The Executive
Committee will include the Chair of the Authority designated pursuant to Article 9. Except
as otherwise provided herein, the composition, the terms of office of the Directors serving on
the Executive Committee, and the conduct of the Executive Committee shall be as provided
in the Bylaws. The Executive Committee shall conduct the business of the Authority between
meetings of the Board, exercising all those powers as provided for in Section 6.04(b), or as
otherwise delegated to it by the Board.
8.02 Each Director on the Executive Committee, except for the Chair of the Authority,
shall be confirmed and approved by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of the entire
Board.
8.03 Any vacancy on the Executive Committee shall be filled by the Board within ninety(90)
days of the vacancy.
ARTICLE 9
OFFICERS
9.01 The Board shall nominate and elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary of the Authority,
each for a term of two (2) years, from among the Directors at its last meeting of every odd-
year Fiscal Year. Each officer shall assume the duties of the respective office upon election.
If an officer ceases to be a Director of the Board, the resulting vacancy shall be filled at the
next regular meeting of the Board held after the vacancy occurs or at a special meeting of the
Board called to fill such vacancy. In the absence or inability of the Chair to act, the Vice
Chair shall act as Chair. The Chair shall preside at and conduct all meetings of the Board.
The Board may appoint such other officers as it considers necessary and as provided in the
Bylaws.
ARTICLE 10
COMMITTEES
10.01 The Board may establish advisory committees as it deems appropriate or it may, in the
Bylaws or by resolution, delegate such power to the Executive Committee. Members of
committees shall be appointed by the Board or the Executive Committee. Each committee
shall have those duties as determined by the Board or the Executive Committee or as
otherwise set forth in the Bylaws. Each committee shall meet on the call of its chairperson,
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and shall report to the Executive Committee and the Board as directed by the Board or the
Executive Committee.
ARTICLE 11
LIABILITY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
11.01 The members of the Board of Directors, officers and committee members of the Authority
shall use ordinary care and reasonable diligence in the exercise of their powers and in the
performance of their duties pursuant to this Agreement.
11.02 No Director, officer or committee member shall be responsible for any action taken or
omitted by any other Director, officer or committee member. No Director, officer or
committee member shall be required to give a bond or other security to guarantee the faithful
performance of his or her duties pursuant to this Agreement.
11.03 The Authority may acquire and maintain insurance protection as is necessary to
protect the interest of the Authority and its Members in its administration of the Authority in
accordance with Article 14 below.
ARTICLE 12
STAFF
12.01 Frincinal Staff. The following staff members shall be appointed by and serve at the
pleasure of the Executive Committee:
a) Executive Director. The Executive Director shall administer the daily business and
activities of the Authority, subject to the general supervision and policy direction of
the Board and the Executive Committee; shall be responsible for all minutes, notices
and records of the Authority; shall administer all contracts; may enter into contracts
within authority set by the Board or Executive Committee, and shall perform such
other duties as are assigned by the Board or Executive Committee. The Executive
Director may be a contractor or an employee of one of the Members or Associate
Members of the Authority and shall have obtained senior fire department management
rank that will provide a range of operational capability to the Authority.
b) Legal Counsel. With the approval of the majority of the Board, legal counsel shall be
appointed to serve as general counsel ("General Counsel")to the Authority.
12.02 SuDnort Staff. Subject to the approval of funding in the Authority's budget and to the
general supervision and direction of the Board and Executive Committee, the Executive
Director shall provide for the appointment of such other staff as may be necessary for the
administrative support of the Authority, which staff shall be employees of the Authority.
Upon mutual agreement, a Member may provide supplemental administrative support
services in exchange for reimbursement by the Authority, or as a contribution credit for
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services. Administrative personnel of a Member performing these functions remain
employees of the contributing Member, and are not employees of the Authority.
12.03 Treasurer and Controller. Pursuant to Section 6505.5 and 6505.6 of the Act, the
finance director and finance manager from an original member agency will be selected and
designated as the Treasurer and Controller, respectively, of the Authority. The Treasurer
and the Controller shall be employees of the same Member. The Treasurer shall be the
depository and have custody of all funds of the Authority. The Controller shall assure that
there shall be strict accountability of all funds and reporting of all receipts and
disbursements of the Authority. The Treasurer and Controller shall have the duties and
obligations set forth in Section 6505, 6505.1, and 6505.5 of the Act, as those sections may
be amended from time to time. To the extent permitted by the Act, the Board of Directors
may change the Treasurer and Controller of the Authority to any person or entity that is
authorized by the Act to occupy such offices.
12.04 Compensation. With the exception of the appointing Member for work performed by the
designated Treasurer and Controller, per a written agreement approved by the Board of Directors
for financial services, there shall be no direct compensation paid by the Authority to any
individuals contributed by a Member or Associate Member agency to serve in the capacity as an
officer of the Authority, such as the Executive Director, General Counsel, or any other
individuals who are employed by a Member or Associate Member agency and contributed to the
Authority under this Article 12, unless direct reimbursement is otherwise authorized pursuant to
Section 12.02 or Section 13.06 of this Agreement.
12.05 Personnel Contributed by Members. Participating personnel (both sworn and non-
sworn) assigned to the Authority by a Member or Associate Member shall not be considered
employees or contractors of the Authority for any purpose. Such personnel shall during the
period of assignment remain employees of the assigning Members or Associate Members.
ARTICLE 13
BUDGET, OPERATING FUNDS, AND AUDITS
13.01 Annual Budget. The Executive Director will prepare and submit to the Board of
Directors in sufficient time for revision and adoption prior to July 1 of each year, the
annual budget of the Authority for the next succeeding Fiscal Year.
13.02 Disbursement of Funds. The Executive Director or his/her designee shall cause to
have warrants drawn for the payment of funds or disbursements and such requisition for
payment in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Bylaws adopted by
the Board. The Executive Director may apply for, receive, and use credit cards for the sole
purpose of conducting Authority business in accordance with applicable written rules and
regulations.
13.03 Accounting. All funds received by the Authority shall be placed in the custody of the
Treasurer. These funds shall be given object accounts, and the receipt, transfer, or
disbursement of such funds during the term of this Agreement shall be accounted for by the
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Controller in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to
governmental entities. There shall be strict accountability of all funds by the Controller. All
revenues and expenditures shall be reported by the Controller to the Executive Committee on
a quarterly basis, unless otherwise required by the Board of Directors.
13.04 Approval of Expenditures. All expenditures within the approved budget shall be made
upon the approval of the Executive Director in accordance with the rules, policies, and
procedures adopted by the Board
13.05 Records and Audit. The Controller shall cause to be kept accurate and correct books
of account showing in detail all financial transactions of the Members relating to the
Authority, which books of account shall correctly show any receipts and also any costs,
expenses, or changes paid or to be paid to a Member. These books and records of the
Authority in the hands of the Controller shall be open to inspection at all times during normal
business hours by any representative of a Member, or by any accountant or other person
authorized by a Member to inspect the books of records. The Controller shall cause the books
of account and other financial records of Authority to be audited annually, or biennially if so
authorized by the Board of Directors, by an independent certified public accountant and any
cost of the audit shall be paid by the Authority. The minimum requirements shall be those
prescribed by the State Controller under California Government Code section 26909 and in
conformance with generally accepted auditing standards. The annual audit, or biennial as the
case may be, shall be submitted to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee when
completed.
13.06 Compensation of Contributed Personnel. All participating personnel contributed and
assigned to the Authority by a Member or Associate Member shall have their salary, benefits,
and overtime, if any, paid by the respective Member or Associate Member. The Authority
may, but is not obligated to, reimburse a Member or Associate Member for expenses, or for
the overtime of employees or for salary, benefits, and overtime of employees contributed for
administrative support as authorized by Section 5.01(k) and Section 12.02, respectively and
as approved by the Executive Director. It shall be the responsibility of the Authority to
institute an auditing system wherein the hours worked by each individual will be documented
and reported on a weekly basis for submission in a timely manner to the individual's
contributing agency.
ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
14.01 Obligations of the Authoritv. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority
("Authority Obligations") shall be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority alone.
Authority Obligations shall not constitute debts, liabilities, and obligations of any individual
Member, and the Members shall have no liability therefore.
14.02 Contributed Member Emolovees, The Members acknowledge that each Member may be
contributing and assigning its own personnel to a cooperative pool of personnel to provide
service to the Authority. Each such contributing Member shall be solely responsible for and
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retain all debts, liabilities, and other obligations for all activities of its employees while acting in
the course and scope of their assignment to the Authority, and shall maintain sufficient insurance
coverage, as determined by the Member, in effect at all times to cover any such claim, loss,
liability, or obligation, or otherwise provide for payment of such liability. Members may elect
to self-insure any insurance obligation under this Agreement.
14.03 Member Indemnitv for General Liabilitv of Contributed Emolo.vee. Each Member
shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the Authority and the other
Members, their respective elected and appointed boards, officials, officers, agents,
volunteers, and employees from and against any and all liabilities, damages, loss, cost,
claims, expenses, actions, or proceedings of any kind or nature caused by an employee of the
Member who is performing Authority primary or support functions, including, but not by
way of limitation, injury or death of any person, injury or damage to any property, including
consequential damages and attorneys' fees and costs, resulting or arising out of or in any way
connected with the alleged willful or negligent acts or omissions in the course and scope of
carrying out their responsibilities in the performance of their duties to the Authority and for
which each Member shall maintain sufficient liability coverage, pooled self-insurance
coverage, or a program of self-insurance, which includes coverage for contractual promises
to indemnify, in effect at all times as determined by the Board of Directors, to cover any such
damage claim, loss, cost, expense, action, proceeding, liability, or obligation.
14.04 Member Indemnitv for Workers Compensation Liabilitv of Contributed Emnlovee..
Each Member shall fully indemnify and hold harmless the Authority and each other Member,
its officers, employees and agents, from any claims, losses, fines, expenses (including
attorneys' fees and court costs or arbitration costs), costs, damages or liabilities arising from
or related to (1) any workers' compensation claim or demand or other workers' compensation
proceeding arising from or related to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, employment
which is brought by an employee of the respective agency or any contract labor provider
retained by the public agency, or (2) any claim, demand, suit or other proceeding arising
from or related to, or claimed to arise from or relate to, the status of employment (including
without limitation, compensation, demotion, promotion, discipline, termination, hiring, work
assignment, transfer, disability, leave or other such matters) which is brought by an
employee of the fire department agency or any contract labor provider retained by the fire
department agency.
14.05 Risk Management. The Authority shall employ the principles of sound risk management
in its operations. Risks of loss shall be identified, evaluated, and treated in a manner that protects
the Authority and each Member from adverse financial consequences. This may be accomplished
in part through the purchase of appropriate commercial insurance. The Board of Directors may
designate a Risk Manager from one of the Members (the "Authority Risk Manager")who shall
act in an advisory capacity to the Board to provide guidance in the area of risk management,
loss control, insurance procurement, and claims management. The Authority Risk Manager
or his/her designee will be responsible for maintaining the original insurance policies and
other risk management and insurance documents.
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14.06 Authority Indemnity of Members. The Authority shall protect, defend, indemnify, and
hold free and harmless the Members, their respective elected and appointed boards, officials,
officers, agents, volunteers, and employees, and the individual Chair, Vice Chair, and
Secretary, from and against any and all liabilities, damages, loss, cost, claims, expenses,
actions, or proceedings of any kind or nature caused by staff employed by the Authority
hired pursuant to Section 12.02 including, but not by way of limitation, injury or death of any
person, injury or damage to any property, including attorney's fees and costs, resulting or
arising out of or in any way connected with the alleged willful or negligent acts or omissions
in the course and scope of carrying out their responsibilities in the performance of their
duties to the Authority. This provision of indemnify shall not be construed to obligate the
Authority to pay any liability including, but not limited to, punitive damages, which by law
would be contrary to public policy or itself unlawful.
ARTICLE 15
MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
15.01 Each Member shall have the following responsibilities:
a) To appoint its Director, or alternate as may be allowed, to or remove from the Board as
set forth in Article 6.
b) To consider proposed amendments to this Agreement as set forth in Article 18.
c) To make contributions in the form of membership premiums, assessments, and fees, if
any, in accordance with the Bylaws and as determined by the Board, for the purpose of
defraying the costs of providing the annual benefits accruing directly to each party from
this Agreement. Any such contributions are subject to approval by the governing bodies
of Member agencies from whom such contributions are sought.
d) To provide to the Authority such other information or assistance as may be necessary for
the Authority to carry out fire protection or safety programs as determined by the Board.
ARTICLE 16
ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL OF PARTIES
16.01 Public agencies with fire departments and federal and California fire agencies may
become Members of the Authority upon approval and execution of this Agreement and under
such terms and conditions as are determined by the Bylaws and upon approval of the Board.
16.02 The Authority shall file a notice of this Agreement within 30 days of its Effective
Date with the office of the California Secretary of State, as required by California
Government Code Sections 6503.5 and 6503.6. Upon any change in membership, the
Authority shall file a notice of such change of membership within 10 days of its Effective
Date with the Secretary of State and with the county clerk of each county in which the
Authority maintains an office, as required by California Government Code Section 53051.
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16.03 Members may withdraw from the Authority in accordance with the following procedures
and conditions:
a) A Member may withdraw as provided and in accordance with Section 3.02 of this
Agreement.
b) After the expiration of the period provided in Section 3.02, a Member may withdraw as
follows:
(1) Effective Date of Withdrawal for a Member or Associate
Member. Such withdrawal shall become effective sixty(60) days following the giving of written
notice of withdrawal of participation by any Member or Associate Member agency to the
Executive Director.
(2) Disnosition of Monetary Contributions Uvon Withdrawal. Upon the withdrawal
of a Member or Associate Member, that agency will be entitled to a pro-rata return of monetary
contributions or payments it made to the Authority that have not been expended by the Authority
as of the effective date of the Member's or Associate Member's withdrawal. The pro-rata return
shall be calculated by taking the total monetary contributions or payments made by the then-
existing Members and that have not been expended, encumbered, or contractually obligated by
the Authority as of the effective date of the withdrawal, and dividing it by the number of then-
existing Members. Such allocation shall be reduced by the amount of any delinquent fees or
assessments owed by the Member or Associate Member. Each withdrawing or terminating
Member acknowledges and agrees that it is not entitled to and has no rights to a return or share
of any property, supplies, equipment, or other interests of the Authority, except as set forth in
this Section or as otherwise approved by a majority of the Board.
16.04 The Board of Directors may terminate membership of any Member or Associate Member
for any or no reason upon majority vote of the entire Board, upon the effective date set by the
Board.
16.05 Upon any withdrawal or involuntary termination of a Member,the Member shall remain
responsible and liable for any claims, demands, damages, or liability arising from the Member's
membership in the Authority before the effective date of its withdrawal or involuntary
termination of membership from the Authority. A Member shall not be responsible or liable for
any claim, demand, damage, or liability arising after the effective date of its withdrawal or
involuntary termination of membership from the Authority. The Authority may withhold funds
otherwise owing to the Member or require the Member to deposit sufficient funds, as determined
by the Board,to cover the Member's contingent responsibility for the foregoing claim, demand,
damage, or liability.
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ARTICLE 17
DISSOLUTION AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
17.01 Except as provided herein, the Members agree that all supplies and equipment
purchased by the Authority shall be owned and controlled by the Authority as its sole and
separate property and not as property of any Member.
17.02 The Authority shall continue to exist and exercise the powers herein until the Authority is
terminated and dissolved by a vote of two-thirds of the entire Board of Directors; provided,
however, that no such dissolution shall be complete and final until the Authority has
satisfactorily disposed of all financial obligations and claims, distributed all assets, and
performed all other functions deemed necessary by the Board to conclude the affairs of the
Authority.
17.03 Termination shall occur upon:
a) The written consent of two-thirds of the Board of Directors; and
b) Full satisfaction of all outstanding financial obligations of the Authority; and
c) All other contractual obligations of the Authority have been satisfied.
17.04 In the event of such termination of the Authority, any funds remaining following the
discharge of all debts and obligations shall be disposed of by distribution to each Member
who is on the Board immediately prior to the termination of the Authority, a share of such
funds proportionate to the contribution made to the Authority by the Member which have
accrued during its participation, to the extent determined by the Board in its sole discretion to
be fair and equitable and consistent to the distribution of assets as specified in the Bylaws.
17.05 Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Agreement, the Members agree to abide
by the following procedure for selling of equipment in the event the Agreement is
terminated. The equipment shall be given a fair market value by an appraiser agreed upon
by the Board. Before the equipment is sold on the open market, each Member shall have
the right to purchase the equipment at a price and under terms as agreed upon by the Board
which may include a financing arrangement for the purchaser to allow for a transition
period after the termination of this Agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached
concerning a purchase of the equipment, then it shall be sold on the open market. Proceeds
from the sale of equipment upon termination of the Agreement shall be distributed to the
Members in a manner consistent with the distribution of assets as provided in the Bylaws,
and any modifications to that formula adopted by the Board.
ARTICLE 18
MISCELLANEOUS
18.01 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended with the majority approval of the
Members; provided, however, that no amendment may be made that would adversely affect the
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interests of the owners of bonds, letters of credit, or other financial obligations of the Authority.
The Executive Director shall file a notice of the amendment to this Agreement within 30
days of its effective date with the office of the California Secretary of State, as required by
California Government Code Sections 6503.5 and 6503.6.
18.02 Notices. Any notice required or permitted to be made hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be delivered in the manner prescribed herein at the principal place of business of each
party. The party may give notice by:
• Personal delivery;
• E-mail;
• U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid;
• Facsimile; or,
• Any other method deemed appropriate by the Board.
At any time, by providing written notice to the other parties to this Agreement, any party may
change the place, facsimile number, or e-mail for giving notice. All written notices or
correspondence sent in the described manner will be deemed given to a party on whichever date
occurs earliest:
• The date of personal delivery;
■ The fifth business day following deposit in the U.S. mail, when sent by "first class"
mail; or,
• The date of transmission, when sent by e-mail or facsimile.
18.03 Effective Date. This Agreement shall be effective at such time as provided in Section
3.01.
18.04 Conflicts of Interest. No official, officer or employee of the Authority or any Member
shall have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Authority. Nor shall any such
officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Authority that affects his or her
financial interests or those of a corporation, partnership, or association in which he or she is
directly or indirectly interested, in violation of any State law or regulation. The Authority
shall be subject to a Los Angeles County Conflict of Interest Code, as adopted by the Board
of Supervisors, and must comply with all filing and other requirements as set forth therein
and in State law.
18.05 Dispute Resolution and Arbitration. Disputes regarding the interpretation or
application of any provision of this Agreement shall first, to the extent reasonably feasible,
be resolved by and between any Members, or by and between any such Member and the
Authority, through consultation between the parties. In the event the parties cannot resolve
their dispute, then the Executive Committee shall form a subcommittee of three non-
interested, objective Members of the Executive Committee who may resolve the dispute.
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In the event the dispute cannot be resolved by the subcommittee of the Executive
Committee, as provided hereinabove,the parties to the dispute agree to resolve the matter
through non-binding mediation by a mediator to be mutually selected by the disputing parties.
In the event the dispute is not resolved by mediation, the dispute shall be resolved by
binding arbitration. The parties shall submit such dispute for binding arbitration in Los Angeles
County, California, before an arbitrator selected from Judicate West(or if it no longer exists,
from the American Arbitration Association (AAA), of it that no longer exists, from JAMS, or if
that no longer exists, from a similar arbitration organization.) Arbitration will be conducted in
accordance with Judicate West's, or other chosen arbitration organization's, then current rules
related to commercial arbitration. Judicate West's Commercial Arbitration Rules can be found
at: https://www.judicatewest.com/Services/DisplayPDF/127 .
The parties shall have all rights for depositions and discovery as provided under the rules
of the selected arbitration organization. The arbitrator shall apply California law to the
proceeding. The arbitrator shall have the power to grant all legal and equitable remedies
including provisional remedies and award compensatory damages provided by law, but the
arbitrator may not order relief in excess of what a court could order. The arbitrator shall prepare
and provide the parties with a written award including factual findings and the legal reasoning
upon which the award is based. The arbitrator may award the prevailing party all reasonable
attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, and other litigation expenses, expended or incurred in such
arbitration or litigation, unless the laws related to the claim that the party prevailed on preclude a
court from awarding attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party. Any court having
jurisdiction may enter judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator, or correct or vacate such
award as provided by applicable law. The parties understand that by agreeing to binding
arbitration, they are giving up the rights they may otherwise have to trial by a court or a jury and
all rights of appeal, and to an award of punitive or exemplary damages.
18.06 Partial Invaliditv. If any one or more of the terms, provisions, sections, promises,
covenants or conditions of this Agreement shall to any extent be adjudged invalid,
unenforceable or void for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, each
and all of the remaining terms, provisions, sections, promises, covenants and conditions of
this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest
extent permitted by law.
18.07 Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
successors of the Members hereto.
18.08 Assienment. No Member may assign any right, claim or interest it may have under this
Agreement, and no creditor, assignee or third party beneficiary of any Member shall have any
right, claim, or title to any part, share, interest, fund or asset of the Authority.
18.09 Governine Law. This Agreement is made and to be performed in the County of Los
Angeles, State of California, and as such California substantive and procedural law shall apply.
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18.10 I-leadinis. The section headings are for convenience only and are not to be construed as
modifying or governing the language of this Agreement.
18.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Each executed
counterpart shall have the same force and effect as an original instrument and as if all
Members had signed the same instrument.
18.12 Execution. The legislative body or governing body of each Member
enumerated herein have each authorized execution of this Agreement, as evidenced by the
authorized signatures below, respectively. A Member's signature to this Agreement is not valid
until its legislative or governing body has authorized execution of this Agreement.
18.13 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, supersedes any and all other agreements or
representations, whether oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties
with respect to any matter, and each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no
representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made
by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and
that any other agreement or modification of this Agreement shall be effective only if
executed in writing and signed by the Authority and all Members.
18.14 Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in this
Agreement by this reference.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Member has caused this Agreement to be executed and attested
by its proper officers thereunto duly authorized, its official seals to be hereto affixed, as follows:
[MEMBER] Authorization
for Membership in the Los Angeles County Regional Training Group
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, [MEMBER], by Resolution of its [GOVERNING BOARD] has
caused this Joint Powers Agreement to be executed on its behalf by the [MEMBER EMPLOYEE
TITLE], and attested by [BOARD] Clerk, as of the date so executed below.
[MEMBER NAME]
Dated: By:
NAME
TITLE
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: By:
NAME NAME
TITLE TITLE
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EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE LOS
ANGELES AREA REGIONAL TRAINING GROUP (RTG) JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S MEMBERSHIP
IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA REGIONAL TRAINING GROUP
AUTHORITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE JPA AGREEMENT .
The City Council of the City of does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City recognizes the need to organize and establish a consolidated area training
group to address fire protection and safety issues for the benefit of the lands and
inhabitants;
B. The City supports the efforts to establish, operate, and maintain a joint powers
authority for the purpose of integrating, sharing, and combining resources, facilities,
regional assets, and information related to training firefighters and researching fire
prevention, protection, and safety techniques, issues, and information for the benefit
of their respective lands and inhabitants; and
C. The Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) attached as Exhibit A, and incorporated by
reference, creates a Joint Powers Authority to conduct coordinated fire protection and
safety trainings, and to address emerging fire protection and safety issues throughout
the Los Angeles Area and other areas that appear to have a connection or nexus to the
Los Angeles Area; and
D. The City desires to become a member of the Los Angeles Area Regional Training
Group (RTG) authority.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Government Code §6500, et seq., the City Council approves the JPA
and authorizes the City's membership in the Regional Training Group (RTG) Authority.
SECTION 3: The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute the Los Angeles Area
RTG Joint Powers Agreement to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. The City Manager, or
designee, is authorized to take such reasonable actions as may be required to implement the
intent of this Resolution.
SECTION 4: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will
remain effective unless superseded or repealed, in which case the City will withdrawal from the
Los Angeles Regional Training Group Joint Powers Authority (JPA) in accordance with terms of
the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA).
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2018.
Mayor
ATTEST:
, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
By:
City Attorney
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, , City Clerk of the City of , California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the whole
number of members of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution,
being RESOLUTION NO. was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council,
approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at
a regular meeting of the said Council held on the day of , 2018, and the same was so
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTION:
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this day of , 2018.
, City Clerk
Of the City of ,
California
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EXHIBIT C
Los Anqeles Area Reqional Training Group
Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
LOS ANGELES AREA REGIONAL TRAINING GROUP
JPA Information/Q&A
Background:
By establishing the Regional Training Group (RTG) JPA, we are on the cusp of developing the
next major cooperative nationally recognized Fire Service program. Fire agencies in the Los
Angeles County Operational Area have worked together for years to prepare for natural,
technological, and human-caused disasters. California led the way in the 1940's with the
development of the statewide mutual aid system; Southern California fire agencies, through
FIRESCOPE in the 1970's, developed the Incident Command System to strengthen the command
and coordination of the mutual aid system. Both of these regional fire service systems are now in
use nationwide.
Today the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs Association (LAAFCA) has set a vision for the RTG to
create and operate a nationally recognized regional training and education program. As part of a
larger initiative to develop regional training for a progressive fire service environment, the RTG
has successfully proven that regional training through multi-agency integration is a force multiplier
that ramps up resource leverage, and actually increases the capacity of first responders and
specialty teams to handle the most critical work which terrorism or disasters present. Through
regionalized training, any and all emergencies are handled more seamlessly thus increasing the
efficiency and effectiveness of operations. When a disaster strikes the LA region, no one
department will be able to handle all calls for assistance in a widespread emergency response.
Through cooperation, the 30 fire agencies in the LA region have built relationships by promoting
trust with the goal of achieving interoperability between all partner agencies.
Combined with the dangers that exist in urban/metropolitan framework is the fact that fire
department leaders are being asked to do more with less. This requires training officers to look for
new ways to continually deliver critical training information to their audiences. Fire department
training remains the best insurance policy that any agency can provide to ensure the safety and
operational effectiveness of its members and to the public it serves. That belief mandates that the
region's fire departments work in a cooperative manner within the urban area Homeland Security
Strategic Plan to effectively and efficiently develop and deliver standardized training to all of its
firefighters.The RTG Strategic Plan identifies ways to better prepare for human-caused and natural
disasters and was developed under the direction of the LAAFCA by the RTG. The next step in this
evolution of cooperation is the establishment of a Joint Powers Agreement(JPA).
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LAARTG JPA Information and Q&A 2
Discussion:
LAAFCA is seeking support from all 30 fire departments within the Los Angeles Area to create
the RTG Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). By doing so, the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs will
develop a governance structure that ensures an equitable and sustainable level of cost-effective
standardized all-risk training (inclusive of all in-service related training that is not supported by
homeland security grants).
This LA regional based program has the potential to provide Fire Service Training Standards
across the nation as the aforementioned Mutual Aid and FIRESCOPE systems did years ago,while
creating national significance. In our current structure, we have already provided a framework for
training fire department personnel to meet the full range of potential terrorism caused disasters in
the region.The current training platform is Homeland Security Grant funded and is an undertaking
that mandates establishing centralized regional training priorities with a Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) nexus. By creating a JPA, the fire chiefs are able
to provide all areas of Regional Fire Service training while not limiting to the restrictions of
CBRNE related training that Homeland Security Grants impose (think advancements in fire
suppression operations, emergency medical services [EMS], leadership development and similar
training that can be delivered to your local firefighters).
In the aftermath of September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, first
responders nationwide had to identify new ways to prepare for the unthinkable. New curriculum,
tools, equipment and methods for safe firefighting and rescue operations continue to evolve.
Incident command elements have had to be further developed to operate effectively within the
unified command, multi-agency, mutual aid environment. Although departments like Los
Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department possess unmatched
resources, every department in the LA region has something to offer through a cooperative and
collaborative manner which will make all of the 9000 professional firefighters within the Los
Angeles region better by training as one. It is the ongoing goal of the RTG to design, coordinate
and deliver cost-effective fire service training equitably to all the participating agencies. The
RTG training programs utilize trained instructors from across the region to deliver the necessary
learning at shared regional facilities of all types, through online training and via multi-media
communications to fire stations.
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Outcomes & Responsibilities:
The strategy of the RTG JPA may require a fundamental change of thinking by the participating
agencies; switching from individual stand-alone Non-CBRNE training to a regionally supported
and administered training program beneficial to the end goal of training as one. The establishment
of this JPA, in concert with the administration of a robust regional training program, will help
bring about a culture that accepts local control and self-directed learning for independent fire
departments while acknowledging and promoting the value of standardization and regional
training; the greatest good for the greatest number of first responders!
1. What are the responsibilities of each member agency that joins the JPA?
• Member agencies provide administrative control & oversight through a legal framework
• Member agencies agree to meet on a routine basis in compliance with the Brown Act
• Member agencies agree to create an executive committee, as needed
• It is anticipated that member agencies will be asked to conduct the following:
o Create Bylaws and/or other guidelines
o Develop Overall Policy & Strategies for regional training
o Develop a comprehensive plan for equitable funding
o Develop a budget
o Create committees and sub-committees, as needed
o Other related responsibilities as set forth by the JPA Board
2. What specific capabilities will member agencies obtain from participating in this JPA?
• Non-CBRNE related In-Service Training
• Agency specific, targeted training
• Research opportunities &funding(such as the WiFIRE Project related to wilfire analysis)
• Use of RTG Training which in turn should offset or augment annual training budgets for
participating agencies
• Confidence that mutual aid and automatic aid agencies from the LA Region responding into
the jurisdiction of the incident are trained to function at a competent and professional level
of performance
• Membership in a nationally recognized fire service training program which is intended to
partner with Community Colleges and University undergraduate and graduate level
educational programs
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Outcomes & Responsibilities (Cont'd):
3. What would be the monetary costs for RTG JPA membership?
It is important to note that LAAFCA is not asking any agency at this time to provide any funding
to join the JPA. The JPA Board will be tasked with creating an equitable funding plan for each
member agency.
Methodologies used to determine annual monetary contributions would be the responsibility of
the Board. The points listed below are examples of monetary costs formulas and/or revenue
generating plans that the JPA Board may consider:
• Annual contributions that are to be determined by the JPA Board could include:
o Scalable set fee per agency (0-50 employees; 51-200 employees; etc.)
o A per capita cost with a formula agreeable to all participating agencies
o In-kind services to the JPA to offset cost of membership
o ISA agreements with Educational Partners which produce FTE Revenue generation
for the JPA
o Securing Grants (Non-related Homeland Security Grants not requiring a CBRNE
training nexus)
o Other recommendations by finance officials and approved by the signatory agencies
(RTG JPA Board Members)
The RTG is exploring possibilities to be presented to the JPA Board for revenue generation once
the JPA is established. The following programs are examples of revenue generating possibilities
for the JPA:
• Granting access of RTG developed training to Fire Departments outside of the LA region
for a fee. Hence, developing Industry training standards while generating revenue for the
JPA. There are departments outside of the region already requesting access to RTG training.
• Selling advertising space on the newly developed RTG Mobile App
• Donations from private donors, private entities or higher learning centers/universities.
• Public/private partnerships related to studies, research, training or other
activities that support regional training
Finally, Firehouse World Conference is moving to Los Angeles in 2019, making the timing for
the JPA optimal.
The best way to predict the future is to create it!
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 2, 2018
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding approval of ongoing professional service
agreements and blanket purchase orders for FY 2018/2019 in excess of$50,000 for
various departments; and possible action to waive the formal bidding process and
authorize the continued purchase of various goods and services as described below.
(Fiscal Impact: Included in the FY 18/19 Budget: General Fund $2,311,321; Asset
Forfeiture Fund $13,000; Prop A Fund $30,000; Water Enterprise Fund $109,000;
Wastewater(Sewer) Enterprise Fund $13,000; Golf Course Enterprise Fund $96,000;)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Agreement No. 4095 with
High Point Strategies,LLC for City's advisors and advocate regarding issues relating
to LAWA, LAX, FAA, MTA and other Los Angeles agencies, in a form approved by
the City Attorney to (1) extend the term of the agreement to September 30, 2019; (2)
authorize payment for services up to $75,000 (General Fund—City Manager); and(3)
take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
(2) Authorize the City Manager to issue a blanket purchase order to Baker & Taylor
Information Services for supplying books and other library materials for not to exceed
amount of$ 85,145 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund - Library).
(3) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreements with J. Lee
Engineering provides plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building
and Safety Division in the amount not to exceed $120,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General
Fund—Building Safety).
(4) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with JAS to provide
plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building and Safety Division in
the amount not to exceed $60,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund—Building Safety).
(5) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with Hayer
Consultants, Inc. to provide plan check, permitting staff, and inspection consulting
services for the Building and Safety Division in the amount not to exceed $75,000 in
FY 2018/2019 (General Fund—Building Safety).
(6) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with Michael Baker
International to provide professional planning consulting and interim staffing services
for the City's Planning Division in the amount not to exceed$120,000 in FY 2018/2019
(General Fund—Building Safety).
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(7) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with CSG
Consultants to provide professional planning consulting services for the City's
Planning Division in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in FY 2018-2019 (General
Fund—Building Safety).
(8) Authorize the City Manager to extend ongoing service agreement with Westchester
Medical Group/Center for Heart and Health to provide annual fitness for duty, and
annual physical examinations for public safety and executive physical examinations
not to exceed $60,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund—Human Resources/Fire).
(9) Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with HR Dynamics &
Performance Management to add consulting services in the Human Resources
Department. The total cost for FY 18-19 is not to exceed $100,000 (General Fund -
Human Resources).
(10) Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with All Cities Management
Services, Inc. for ongoing services to provide crossing guard services for the El
Segundo School District not to exceed $103,626 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund —
Finance Administration (non-departmental)).
(11) Authorize the City Manager to issue a blanket purchase order to The Pun Group LLP
for auditing services of the City's internal controls and annual financials not to exceed
amount of$64,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund—Accounting Services)
(12) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Hinderliter De Llamas &
Associates (Agreement#3313)to provide professional services related to sales and use
tax for an amount not to exceed $100,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund —Finance
Business Services).
(13) Authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Robert Half International to
provide professional staffing services to various departments for an amount not to
exceed $500,000 in FY 2018-2019 (General Fund—City-wide departments).
(14) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Lane Donovan Partners, LLC
(Agreement#3399)to provide management services for The Lakes Golf Course for
an amount not to exceed $96,000 in FY 2018/2019 (Golf Course Enterprise Fund—
Recreation & Parks).
(15) Authorize the City Manager to extend Agreement # 4096 with Landcare USA, LLC
in a form approved by the City Attorney and issuance of a blanket purchase order to
provide weekly landscape services for an amount not to exceed $238,540 in FY
2018/2019 (General Fund—Recreation & Parks).
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(16) Authorize staff to continue to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel for City vehicles and
equipment through the use of spot market purchasing in an amount not to exceed
$315,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General Fund = $250,000; Asset Forfeiture Fund =
$13,000; Prop "A" Fund = $30,000; Water Enterprise Fund = $9,000; Wastewater
(sewer) Enterprise Fund= $13,000).
(17) Authorize the issuance of a blanket purchase order to Metron Farnier in an amount
not to exceed$100,000 in total for the purchase of single jet AMR water meters for the
City's water system in FY 2018/2019 (Water Enterprise Fund).
(18) Authorize the City Manager to extend the ongoing professional service Agreement
#4269 with Aerotek Professional Services for providing temporary staffing service
for the Public Works Department not to exceed $200,000 in FY 2018/2019 (General
Fund—Public Works, Government Buildings).
(19) Authorize the City Manager to amend contract #3957 with Galls LLC for purchasing
uniforms and equipment for the Police Department, not to exceed $60,000 in FY
2018/2019 (General Fund — Police Department). Galls, LLC is the only physical
location that provides in-house, appointment tailoring, embroidery and distribution of
equipment in the State of California
(20) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible actions related to these items.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Attachment A—Summary of Budgeted Accounts
FISCAL IMPACT: Included in Adopted Budget
Amount Budget: $2,572,321
Additional Appropriation: No (included in the adopted FY 18/19 Budget)
Account Number(s): See "Attachment A- Summary of Accounts"
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: Maria Cerritos, Purchasing Agent
REVIEWED BY: Joseph Lillio, Finance Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
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CITY MANAGER
41 - Hip-ii Paint 4trateJes, LLC
High Point Strategies,LLC will continue working on behalf of the City as its advisors and advocate
for the City regarding issues relating to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX), and the Federal Aviation Administration, transportation issues
relating to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or assisting with the City's relationship with
other City and County of Los Angeles agencies.
This amendment is to extend the Agreement in terms through September 30, 2019 not to exceed
$75,000. Account Number: 001-400-2101-6407 (General Fund).
LIBRARY
#2 - Baker and Tavlor
Baker and Taylor,the Library's leading supplier of books, music, books on CD, DVD's,E-books
and other items, offers substantial savings up to 45%under retail cost. The total purchases of
$85,145 are for the following accounts for Fiscal Year 2018/2019:
001-400-6103-5505 Youth Materials $20,500
001-400-6103-5507 School Library Materials $ 2,400
001-400-6104-5501 Adult Materials $54,062
001-400-6104-6277 Title Source Database & Axis 360 Access $ 4,683
001-400-6104-5501 Axis E-books $ 3.500
$85,145
PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY
#3-J. Lee Eneineering
J. Lee Engineering provides plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building and
Safety Division. These services are utilized when workload exceeds the level that would
preclude City staff from meeting customer service expectations. Not to exceed the amount
$120,000 for fiscal year 2018/2019. Account number: 001-400-2403-6214 (General Fund).
#4 -JAS
JAS provides code enforcement,plan check and inspection consulting services for the Building
and Safety Division. These services are utilized when workload exceeds the level that would
preclude City staff from meeting customer service expectations. Not to exceed the amount
$60,000 for fiscal year 2018/2019. Account number: 001-400-2403-6214 (General Fund)
#5—Haver Consultants.Inc.
Extend ongoing service agreement with Hayer Consultants, Inc. to provide plan check,
permitting staff, and inspection consulting services for the Building and Safety Division. Not to
exceed $75,000 in FY 2018/2019. Account number: 001-400-2403-6214 (General Fund).
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#6—Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International provides professional planning and interim staffing services for the
Planning Division. These services are utilized when workload exceeds the level that would
preclude City staff from meeting customer service expectations. Not to exceed the amount
$120,000 for fiscal year 2018/2019. Account number: 001-400-2403-6214 (General Fund)
#7 - CSG Consultants
Provides professional planning services for the Planning Division.These services are utilized when
workload exceeds the level that would preclude City staff from meeting customer service
expectations. Not to exceed the amount $100,000 for fiscal year 2018-2019. Account number:
001-400-2403-6214 (General Fund)
HUMAN RESOURCES
#8-Westchester Medical Grouts/Center for Heart and Health
The City has a longstanding relationship with Westchester Medical Group/Center for Heart and
Health to provide Public Safety employees annual Fitness for Duty and annual physical
examinations and Executive physical examinations. This long standing physical examination
program continues to meet or exceed staff's expectations. Westchester Medical Group/Center for
Heart and Health is also distinguished by their extensive involvement with public sector clients.
The original contract entered in 2008 included annual physicals for public safety but was halted
several years ago. As a result, the contract amount was decreased from seventy thousand to forty
thousand dollars annually and the term was amended every year. The City is now in a position to
re-engage this important program, which will serve to improve the health of employees, enhance
the wellness of executives, public safety employees and potentially reduce line-of-duty injuries.
At this time, staff recommends to revise the amount of the contract to include public safety annual
physical examinations as well as increase staff efficiencies by extending the term of the agreement
from an annual basis to a five-year term, not to exceed $60,000 annually.
The total cost for FY 18/19 is not to exceed $60,000 for annual public safety employee Fitness for
Duty examinations for public safety and other physical examinations. Account number: 001-400-
2506-6214 and 001-400-3201-6214 (General Fund).
#9 HR Dvnamics & Performance Management
On June 25, 2018, the City entered into an agreement with HR Dynamics & Performance
Management, Inc. to provide Human Resources consulting services. These services included a
systematic and comprehensive assessment to evaluate the Human Resources function for the City
of El Segundo. Staff recommends to amend the contract to add the consulting services of a
Principal Consultant and an Associate to perform defined Project Management activities. The total
cost for FY 18/19 is not to exceed$100,000. Account number 001-400-2506-2506(General Fund)
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FINANCE
#10 - All Cities Management Services, Inc.
On September 16, 2008, City Council approved an appropriation for ESUSD crossing guard
services under Special Orders of Business, Item 46 within the 2008-2009 Budget Appropriations.
This contract includes 6 crossing guards for a total of 5,400 hours. The contract is expected to be
renewed year to year as long as ACMS performance meets the City's and ESUSD's expectations.
The annual cost of funding this contract is not to exceed $103,636 for fiscal year 2018/2019.
Account number: 001-400-2901-6405 (General Fund).
#I1 —The Pun Group LLP
The Pun Group LLP will conduct auditing services for the City's FY 2017-18 evaluation of
internal controls and the annual financial audit. Services include auditing the financial statements
of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the aggregate discretely presented
component unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information, including the
related notes to the financial statements,which collectively comprise the basic financial statements
of the City as of and for the year ended September 30, 2018. The Pun Group LLP will also audit
will include obtaining an understanding of the government and its environment, including internal
controls, sufficient to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and to
design the nature, timing, and extent of further audit procedures. The services also include
obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City's financial statements are free of material
misstatement,by performing tests of the City's compliance with the provisions of applicable laws,
regulations, contracts, and agreements. The amount for the purchase order for FY 18/19 issued
to The Pun Group LLP is not to exceed $64,000. Account number: 001-400-2502-6214 (General
Fund).
#12—Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates
On April 01,2004,the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement#3313 with Hinderliter
De Llamas & Associates (HDL) to provide services to generate additional sales and use tax
revenue for the City of El Segundo. Services include sales tax and economic analysis, allocation
audit and recovery, and ongoing consultation. HDL receives 15% of any new and/or use tax
revenue received by the City as a result of audit and recovery work. The amount for the purchase
order for FY 18/19 issued to HDL is not to exceed $100,000. Account number: 001-400-2501-
6214 (General Fund).
#13 Robert Half International
In February 2015, the City Manager approved a five year on-call agreement for staffing services
with Robert Half/Accountemps to provide staffing services for the City in order to address City-
wide vacancies. The amount of the purchase order for FY 18/19 issued to Robert Half is not to
exceed $500,000, which will be necessary to meet the operational needs of various departments
that have vacancies. Currently, there are a total of Thirty-one non-sworn vacant positions within
various departments that will result in salary and benefit savings which can be used towards the
contract increase. This amendment, if approved, will bring the contract total (aggregate over the
last three years)to an amount not to exceed $1,180,000. Account Number: 001-400-various-6214
(General Fund).
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RECREATION & PARKS
#14 - Lane Donovan Partners, LLC
On October 22, 2004, the City entered into a Management Agreement#3399 with Lane Donovan
Partners for$108,000 a year to operate and maintain The Lakes at El Segundo. On April 16,2013,
City Council approved one of Lane Donovan's budget cut proposals of$12,000 by reducing the
management fee to $8,000 per month. The amount for the contract and purchase order for FY
18/19 issued to Lane Donovan is not to exceed $96,000. If alternative management solutions are
approved by City Council during the year,the contract for Lane Donovan Partners will be amended
as necessary to meet the operational needs of the City, including cancelation of the contract with
proper notice as required by the contract language. Account number: 503-400-5301-6214 (Golf
Course Enterprise Fund).
#15 - Landcare USA, LLC
On October 19,2010,the City Council awarded the lowest bid for landscape maintenance services
to Landcare USA, LLC (formerly TruGreen Landcare) for three years (Consent Agenda Item#5).
Under City's Agreement #4096, the annual cost is $137,322 for bi-weekly services or $153,504
for weekly services. The services include 12 parks, 5 median strips, Richmond School Field, Fire
Station#2,Douglas underpass, City Maintenance Facility,and The Lakes parking lot and frontage.
In FY 13/14, contract was amended to include maintenance services on Maple Ave. median for
$6,000 per fiscal year. In FY 14/15 the Department requested additional weekly landscape services
for the medians of Grand Ave. between Sepulveda Blvd. and Nash St., and Continental between
El Segundo Blvd. and Mariposa Ave, for $1,000 per month. On March 6, 2018 City Council
approved an additional $57,540 annually for the routine maintenance services of the Downtown
planters. Staff recommends renewing the contract for one year in a not to exceed amount of
$238,540 for FYI 8/19. Account number: 001-400-5102-6206 (General Fund).
PUBLIC WORKS
#16 - Fuel for Citv Vehicles and Equipment
Generally, fuel is purchased either through spot market purchases or long-term contracts. Spot
purchasing consists of shopping around each time fuel is needed and purchasing fuel from the
lowest priced vendor. This type of purchasing usually occurs when the fuel market is volatile as
it has been for the last three years. During periods of stability, agencies enter into long-term fuel
contracts. Pricing under long-term contact is tied to a published fuel price baseline plus a
markup. The volatility in the market has forced vendors to significantly raise this markup,making
long-term contracts unattractive. Under the City's last long-term contract through Los Angeles
Metropolitan Public Purchasing Agents' Cooperative (LAMPPAC), there was virtually no
markup. When that contract expired in September 2005, the fuel market was quite volatile and
City Council authorized staff to purchase gasoline and diesel fuel through the use of spot market
purchases.
Many agencies including Cities of Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Hawthorne have opted
to purchase fuel through spot purchases in lieu of entering into long-term contracts since the
expiration of the LAMPPAC contract. Staff continuously monitors long-term contracts available
in the industry.
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Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code(ESMC) § 1-7-10, relating to purchases and supplies,the
City Council may at any time, by a majority vote and without amending the ESMC, waive
purchasing procedures or alter proceedings to fit a specific purchase, when the waiver is not in
violation of State law. Spot purchasing is the sort of modified purchasing arrangement that
requires such a waiver by Council. It is possible that the total of purchases from any one vendor
may exceed $50,000; therefore, Council approval of spot purchasing is requested. The City is
budgeting $315,000 for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 in accounts:
001-400-4601-5215 in the amount of$250,000 (General Fund)
109-400-3105-5215 in the amount of$13,000 (Police - Asset Forfeiture Fund)
112-400-5292-5215 in the amount of$30,000 (Prop "A" Fund)
501-400-7102-5215 in the amount of$9,000 (Water Enterprise Fund)
502-400-4301-5215 in the amount of$13,000 (Wastewater (sewer) Enterprise Fund)
#17 - Water Meters —Metron Farnier
The City's water distribution system includes over 4,000 water meters. The Water division has
installed Automatic Meter Readers (AMR) on small scale over the course of several years as it
conducted trials. The Public Works Department completed its first major phase of the AMR meter
Conversion Program in FY2016-17 to replace 546 aging water meters in the City's commercial
sector. Over the next several years, two additional phases will be implemented to complete the
City's entire AMR meter conversion. Meanwhile, the water division will replace aging meters
with new AMR meters as part of their maintenance efforts. The cost to replace each meter ranges
from $250 to $5,000, dependent upon size.
Staff plans to continue replacing failing meters in FY 2018/2019 and recommends continuing to
purchase meters from Metron Farnier, the vendor chosen previously for the AMR meters, in an
amount not to exceed $100,000 in total. Account number: 501-400-7201-5207 (Water Enterprise
Fund).
#18—Aerotek Professional Services
Aerotek has provided temporary staffing for Public Works Department on an annual basis since
2012 under agreement#4269, which expires on 9/30/2017. For FY 2018/2019, staff recommends
awarding a professional service agreement with Aerotek to provide temporary staffing services
needed by Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $200,000. Savings from various
full-time salaries accounts in Public Works Department will be used to fund this contract in FY
2018/2019. Account number: 001-400-2601-6215 (General Fund)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
#19 —Galls, LLC
Galls, LLC provides uniforms and equipment to the Police Department. Galls, LLC is the only
physical location that provides in-house tailoring, embroidery and distribution of equipment in the
State of California. Galls, LLC provides uniforms and equipment to the department,not to exceed
$60,000 in FY 2017/2018. Account number: 001-400-3101-4215 (General Fund)
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Blanket PO Summary of Accounts
Attachment A
General Fund
001-400-2101-6407 High Point Strategies, LLC 75,000
001-400-2403-6214 J. Lee Engineering 120,000
001-400-2403-6214 JAS 60,000
001-400-2403-6214 Hayer Consultants, Inc. 75,000
001-400-2403-6214 Michael Baker International 120,000
001-400-2403-6214 CSG Consultants 100,000
001-400-2502-6214 The Pun Group LLP 64,000
001-400-2504-6214 Hinderliter De Llamas &Associates 100,000
001-400-various-6217 Robert Half International 500,000
001-400-2506-6214 Westchester Medical Group 60,000
001-400-2506-6214 HR Dynamics &Performance Management 100,000
001-400-2601-6215 AeroTek Professional Staffing Services 200,000
001-400-2901-6405 All Cities Management Services, Inc 1031636
001-400-3101-4215 Galls, LLC 60,000
001-400-4601-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 250,000
001-400-5102-6206 Landcare USA, LLC 238,540
001-400-6103-5505 Baker&Taylor 20,500
001-400-6103-5507 Baker&Taylor 2,400
001-400-6104-6277 Baker&Taylor 4,683
001-400-6104-5501 Baker&Taylor 57,562
General Fund Subtotal 2,311,321
Asset Forfeiture Fund
109-400-3105-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 13,000
Asset Forfeiture Fund Subtotal 13,000
Prop"A"Transporation
112-400-5292-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 30,000
Prop"A"Transporation Subtotal 30,000
Water Enterprise Fund
501-400-7102-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 9,000
501-400-7201-5207 Water Meter- Metron Farnier 100,000
Water Enterprise Fund Subtotal 109,000
Wastewater Enterprise Fund
502-400-4301-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 13,000
Wastewater Enterprise Fund Subtotal 13,000
Golf Enterprise Fund
503-400-5301-6214 Lane Donovan Partners, LLC 96,000
Golf Enterprise Fund Subtotal 96,000
TOTAL 2,572,321
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Attachment A
Blanket PO Summary of Accounts
Schedule A
Ref# Account Number Amount
City Manager
1 001-400-2101-6407 High Point Strategies, LLC 75,000
Library
2 001-400-6103-5505 Baker&Taylor 20,500
001-400-6103-5507 Baker&Taylor 2,400
001-400-6104-5501 Baker&Taylor 57,562
001-400-6104-6277 Baker&Taylor 4,683
Total for Baker&Taylor 85,145.00
Planning& Building
3 001-400-2403-6214 J. Lee Engineering 120,000
4 001-400-2403-6214 JAS 60,000
5 001-400-2403-6214 Hayer Consultants, Inc. 75,000
6 001-400-2403-6214 Michael Baker International 120,000
7 011-400-2403-6214 CSG Consultants 100,000
Human Resources
8 001-400-2506-6214 Westchester Medical Group 60,000
9 603-400-2321-6214 HR Dynamics& Performance Management 100,000
Finance
10 001-400-2901-6405 All Cities Management Services, Inc 103,636
11 001-400-2502-6214 The Pun Group LLP 641000
12 001-400-2501-6214 Hinderliter De Llamas&Associates 100,000
13 001-400-various-6214 Robert Half International 500,000
Recreation &Parks
14 503-400-5301-6214 Lane Donovan Partners, LLC 96,000
15 001-400-5102-6206 Landcare USA LLC 238,540
Public Works
16 001-400-4601-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 250,000
109-400-3105-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 13,000
112-40-5292-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 30,000
501-400-7102-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 9,000
502-400-4301-5215 Fuel for City Vehicles and Equipment 13,000
Fuel Total 315,000.00
17 501-400-7201-5207 Water Meter- Metron Farnier 100,000
18 001-400-2601-6215 AeroTek Professional Staffing Services 200,000
Police
19 001-400-3101-4215 Galls, LLC 60,000
TOTAL 2,572,321
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