Page 12 August 3, 2017 EL SEGUNDO HERALD City Council from front page talks is Chevron’s grant deed on the project land, as there are current restrictions on what the property can be used for and the refinery has to clarify in writing that the TopGolf facility falls within acceptable uses. As of the moment, Hensley confirmed, “The language for the entitlement documents I thought would be harmful to the project.” He went on to recommend that until the Chevron document is finalized, the Council should not have a second reading of the ordinance--i.e. officially approve the project. Mayor Pro Tem Drew Boyles, who chaired Tuesday’s meeting in Fuentes’ absence, agreed. “We need the grant deed. If we don’t get that in writing, we don’t move forward with the second reading,” he said before making a motion to that effect (with his colleagues siding with him on the vote). Later during public communications, Planning Commission Chair Ryan Baldino said that Chevron indicated it “will sign” the document once the City approves the project. Other issues still on the table include particulars on youth camps and other City use of the driving range facility—such as tweaks on morning hours and the total number of available bays. The Council asked staff to come back on August 15 with a list of any remaining unresolved due diligence items. Hensley pointed out that most of these are minor “non-issues.” Dugan was critical of TopGolf for its role in a process that has now gone on for over five years. “We’re talking about minuscule tweaks to make this a win-win…we’re not far away… [but] I’m not gonna get pushed around by a developer or a golf company,” he said. Dugan later added, “TopGolf is not a partner in this. I’m embarrassed we are talking about one or two mats [driving range bays] for one or two hours a day. We’re not asking for a lot… Councilmember Carol Pirsztuk (who is on the Golf Course Subcommittee with Dugan) felt differently, saying that just like the City, TopGolf has not been provided with key information. She blamed poor communication as the main culprit in the ongoing saga. “Communication is killing this deal,” she said. “If TopGolf were present [at the negotiating table along with CenterCal], we would get it resolved more quickly.” Pirsztuk also expressed concern about the approval PUBLIC NOTICES Order to Show Cause for Change of Name Case No. ES021742 Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES Petition of: ERICA JINGWEN ZHANG for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ERICA JINGWEN ZHANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ERICA JINGWEN ZHANG to ELLIS JINGWEN ZHANG The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. 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Notice of Hearing: Date: SEP. 8, 2017, Time: 8:30 AM., Dept.: A The address of the court is: 300 EAST OLIVE BURBANK, CA 91502 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: EL SEGUNDO HERALD Date: JULY 21, 2017 DARRELL MAVIS Judge of the Superior Court El Segundo Herald Pub. 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/17 H-25676 NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR THE PICNIC SHELTER IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO PROJECT NO.: PW 16-15 The City of El Segundo is accepting sealed bids in the City Clerk’s office, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245, until 11:00 a.m. on: TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened. Bids will not be accepted after that time. As described in the Bidding Documents, the bids are for a Public Works project (“Project”) which consists of PICNIC SHELTER at Recreation Park and related work as shown on the plans on file with the City’s Public Works Department. The project location is at 348 Main Street. Construction shall include but not be limited to the removal and replacement of tile, countertops, cabinets, and sink as well as prime and repaint the interior walls. Work on the Project must be performed in strict conformity with Specifications No. PW 16-15 as adopted by the El Segundo City Council on July 18, 2017, which is filed with the Public Works Department. Copies of the Plans, Specifications, Contract Documents and Engineer’s estimate are available from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department, City of El Segundo, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California, 90245. Plans and Specifications are alternately available electronically via http://www.elsegundo.org/depts/works/ project_request_contact_form.asp. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at the City Hall Council Chambers at 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. Bidders’ attendance at this meeting is mandatory. Questions regarding the bid shall be submitted by 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 to http://www. elsegundo.org/depts/works/project_ request_contact_form.asp. The terms and conditions for bidding on the Project are described in the attached Bidding Instructions. This project requires payment of State prevailing rates of wages for Los Angeles County. The Contractor must post copies of the prevailing schedule at each job site. Copies of these rates of wages are available from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit, Telephone No. (415) 703-4774. The website for this agency is currently located at www.dir. ca.gov. The Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded must assist in locating, qualifying, hiring and increasing the skills of minority group employees and applicants for employment, as set forth in Executive Order 11246 and 11375. Any Contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wages and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations will be required. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required. The City of El Segundo hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this notice and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion • Out-of-town? Read the Herald newspapers online • Interested in an article from a prior date? See it online • Excited about an ad, photo, or article? Refer your friends, family and associates to the website, so they can see it too • Want to read the Torrance Tribune or other Herald newspapers not in your area? All available on our website! in any consideration leading to the award of Contract. Note that the Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California law, the City must find bids failing to comply with all applicable Labor Code requirements including, without limitation, Labor Code §§ 1725.5 and 1771.4, to be nonresponsive. Five percent (5%) will be deducted from each progress payment and retained by the City. The remainder less the amount of all previous payments will be paid to the Contractor. Pursuant to Public Contracts Code (“PCC”) § 22300, the Contractor may substitute securities for retention monies held by the City or request that the City place such monies into an escrow account. The Contractor is notified, pursuant to PCC § 22300, any such election will be at the Contractor own expense and will include costs incurred by the City to accommodate the Contractor’s request. In entering into a Public Works Contract, or a Subcontract, to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a Public Works Contract, the Contractor, or Subcontractor, offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title and interest in, and to, all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 [commencing with Section 16700] of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the Public Works Contract or the Subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties. Bids must be prepared on the approved Proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Bidders and submitted to the City Clerk, 350 Main Street, City of El Segundo, in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside: “SEALED BIDS FOR PROJECT NO.: PW 16-15 PICNIC SHELTER PROJECT IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” The bid must be accompanied by a bid bond, made payable to the City of El Segundo for an amount no less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid for the base Contract. No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions of the State Business and Professions Code. For these projects, those acceptable classes of license shall be “A” or “B.” The successful Contractor and his Subcontractors will be required to possess the correct license for their project classifications, and valid City Business Licenses from the City of El Segundo. The City of El Segundo reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity, and to take all bids under advisement for a period of ninety (90) calendar days. Any Contract entered into pursuant to this notice shall become effective or enforceable against the City of El Segundo only when the formal written Contract has been duly executed by the appropriate officer(s) of the City of El Segundo. DATED this 3rd day of August, 2017. CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA Tracy Weaver, City Clerk El Segundo Herald Pub. 8/3, 8/10/17 H-25682 timeline, pointing out that the target opening date of summer 2018 (in time for that busy season’s programs to start) is now in jeopardy. “We need to tighten up our belts and get this executed faster,” she said of the agreement. During public communications, former Councilmember Dave Atkinson came to Top- Golf’s defense, saying that he can’t think of “any business that has bent over backwards more than TopGolf has.” He also reiterated a few benefits of the project, including an increase from 54 to 102 bays, and 450 new employees coming to town (as opposed to 27 currently at The Lakes at El Segundo). In another links-related agenda item, Golf Course Subcommittee member John Gutt provided the Council with an annual report with the news that uncertainty over the TopGolf negotiations has hurt business at The Lakes and put the current facility in “a holding pattern” with “deferred maintenance” and “declining revenues.” While stating that the greens and grounds remain in good shape, he mentioned that rounds played, driving range cards and buckets sold, and tournaments are all down---though catering is up. Gutt added that the management contract of the golf course (with Lane Donovan) is also under review. City Manager Greg Carpenter spoke of a request for proposal (RFP) for alternative management companies with a restructured deal to include incentives instead of just base pay. In another annual report, Senior Housing Corporation Board member Martin Stone revealed that the first complete reserve study for Park Vista showed the facility underfunded at roughly $1.65 million (versus what would be a fully funded reserve of approximately $2.25 million). Making up the difference would entail kicking in $27,000 a month, but Park Vista doesn’t generate that level of income, Stone said. He also pointed out that if the City could find a way for needed repairs and improvements to not have to go through the Public Works department, that it would save a great deal of money and approval time. Hensley responded that as an “arm of the City,” Park Vista has to go through Public Works. But if the facility turns into a separate nonprofit, the City would lose control over the property and residents from outside El Segundo could move into the complex. At Boyles’ request, Hensley said his office would look into the feasibility of converting Park Vista to a non-profit with built-in covenants that still require local residency for tenancy. Also on Tuesday, the Council approved a contract for The Phelps Group to handle the City’s economic development and hospitality/ tourism marketing services for the next 14 months (through the end of the 2017/18 fiscal year). Two representatives from the firm made a presentation outlining marketing goals, target audiences, and plans for outreach/advertising to build awareness of El Segundo to attract new businesses, increase hotel stays (especially to take advantage of current construction on Century Boulevard that makes that area less appealing to travelers) and drive people to local retail, restaurant and other services. The budget commitment will be $117,000 for the next two months wrapping up the current fiscal year, and then another $448,000 for 2017/18. The Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) previously recommended approval for the plan’s scope but had concerns about some of the pricing—in particular the cost to build a new City website, so that item was removed from the budget package. Phelps will maintain the current website until it is replaced. City Manager Greg Carpenter noted that the revised package gives the City “more bang for our buck” and later praised the agency for being “very professional and responsive to staff requests.” Councilmember Brann added that he can already see the positive impacts of the work Phelps has done in a short period, such as coverage for El Segundo on “Eye on L.A.” and in Westways Magazine. In other action, the Council agreed to form a Downtown Committee to address maintenance and possible beautification/ landscaping improvements to the district. The group will include property owners, El Segundo Chamber members, Arts and Culture Advisory Committee members, and City staff led by Economic Development Director Barbara Voss. Boyles announced appointments to the Environmental Committee (Tracey Miller- Zarneke and Jack Ashworth to full terms expiring June 30, 2021) and Senior Citizens Housing Corporation Board (James Letta and Marjolein Oakley to full terms also through June 30, 2021). The Council also agreed to revise bylaws for the Library Board of Trustees so that members no longer have term limits; and (at Brann’s behest) to increase the number of members in the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee from seven to 11 to ensure a larger and more diverse group. Finally during reports, Boyles received Council support (with only Brann dissenting) for future staff reports to include an assessment of the environmental effects of Council decisions so that those may be kept in mind. The Environmental Committee will weigh in with policy suggestions. Boyles felt it important, especially in making certain purchases (e.g. considering an electric vehicle). “We are a poor example of environmental stewardship,” he said of the City’s track record. Brann was not in favor out of concern that it will bog down staff too much. • Every Visit our Website www.heraldpublications.com issue always available online! New Issues/Old Issues Check it out! www.heraldpublications.com
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