Page 12 January 29, 2015 EL SEGUNDO HERALD Women at Work from page 2 going out and meeting people and knocking on doors, and the worst part was having to fundraise, since she wasn’t sure she would win and she didn’t like the idea of wasting people’s money. She hired Dan as her campaign manager, and her whole family spent nights talking on the phones. The campaign wasn’t all fancy social media, because there is still a large bloc of older voters in Torrance who appreciate having things done the old-fashioned way. Ashcraft went onto city cable and talked about herself and her platform, and she was elected to the position. She believes her perspective can be very helpful to the City Council, and her long experience with other community positions has taught her to make the best decisions without trying to make everyone happy. “I don’t feel intimidated stating my position and following through on it,” she said. It’s her policy to be as courteous and professional as possible at the council meetings. She also encourages her own children who live in the Torrance area to get involved in their city. Did you think that was all Ashcraft could fit into her schedule? No, indeed. Besides her work as a public affairs specialist for her church community, she is also certified as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), which is a volunteer position overseen by Los Angeles County. A CASA oversees medical and educational needs for children in foster positions, and is also involved personally as a mentor who is there for the child while social workers get switched out or foster homes move a child from place to place. Ashcraft’s work as a CASA is one more way for her to give back to the city that she loves. “Once you’re involved,” she said, “there’s a special spirit about Torrance.” • School Spotlight from page 3 the teacher shares information. This is the first year this project is in action at ESMS, and it mainly focused on: Israel, Iraq, Iran, Serbia, Afghanistan, and Egypt. In studying these nations the project began with students building their understanding of how the civilizations emerged using the iBook as their main text source. Then, they were given documents to study and were asked questions geared toward comparing civilizations. Along the way, they had little projects and played fun games/activities regarding the topic. Thereafter, the students were taught a speaking writing frame to provide guidance on how their speeches should go. In the speech, they have to address the issues, address what the different groups in the regions share in common, why the issue needs to be addressed, and possible solutions. The listening and speaking standards of Common Core were incorporated into the grading of the speeches. I was invited to El Segundo Middle School to watch some of the student’s speeches, and I was blown away by the intelligence such young children displayed. Their speeches were cursive through their word choice, and they created great points and provided evidence for their claims. The children were so confident when they spoke, and they were all extremely advanced for their ages. I do not believe I could have ever been able to be that confident and have such an amazing speech at that age. The students were amazing! I would like to thank Amy Rockwell and Sean Brandlin for providing me with information, and for letting me experience the speeches, and I want to say congratulations to all of the students for applying critical analysis to issues in our world today- your speeches show that you are developing into intelligent and thoughtful citizens of this world. • Visit us online: www.heraldpublications.com Monday, January 19, 2015 A found property report was taken at 0251 hours from the 400 block of Concord Street. A bicycle was found in front of the location A stolen vehicle recovery report was taken at 1040 hours from the 700 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. Recovered was a Ford F250 truck that was reported stolen out of Hawthorne PD A domestic battery report was taken at 2041 hours from the 600 block of Sheldon Street A burglary (residential) report was taken at 1927 hours from the 700 block of Indiana Street. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by kicking open the front door. It was unknown if anything was taken at the time of the report Tuesday, January 20, 2015 A burglary (commercial) report was taken at 0213 hours from the 2000 block of East Park Place. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry into a business by smashing a window. Taken were miscellaneous cosmetic items A misdemeanor hit and run report was taken at 0908 hours from the 600 block of Virginia Avenue, vehicle versus a fence A traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at 1013 hours in the 600 block of West Imperial Avenue, skateboarder versus a parked vehicle An injury report was taken at 1841 hours from Main Street and Mariposa Avenue. Two elderly adults sustained head injuries when they fell while exiting a bus One male adult was arrested at 2203 hours from the 500 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard for trespassing Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at 1333 hours from the 300 block of East Mariposa Avenue, vehicle versus pedestrian One male adult was arrested at 0020 hours from Douglas Street and Rosecrans Avenue for possession of marijuana for sales, transportation of marijuana for sales, possession of a controlled substance for sales, and one LASD felony warrant Thursday, January 22, 2015 Identity theft report was taken at 1104 hours from the 300 block of East Sycamore Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) used the victim’s checking account to make a purchase Traffic accident (no injuries) occurred at 1231 hours from the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Nash Street, trailer versus vehicle Property report was taken at 1421 hours from the 300 block of Penn Street. A BB gun was turned in and booked for destruction Fraudulent use of an access card report was taken at 1759 hours from the 700 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard. Unknown suspect(s) took the victim’s wallet and used the credit cards Sexual battery report was taken at 1940 hours from the 500 block of Sierra Place. Known suspect touched the victim inappropriately Friday, January 23, 2015 One male adult was arrested at 0103 hours from Imperial Avenue and Vista Del Mar for one MBPD misdemeanor warrant One male adult was arrested at 0246 hours from Hermosa Beach PD for one ESPD misdemeanor warrant, one IPD misdemeanor warrant and one Hawthorne PD misdemeanor warrant One male adult was arrested at 0339 hours from the 300 block of Illinois Street for misdemeanor DUI and driving without a license Burglary (residential) report was taken at 1441 hours from the 700 block of Indiana Court. Unknown suspect(s) stole a backpack One male adult was arrested at 1709 hours from the 200 block of East Grand Avenue for plain drunk in public and one MBPD misdemeanor warrant Lost property report was taken at 1715 hours from the 200 block of East Grand Avenue. A wallet was lost One male adult was arrested at 1852 hours from the Continental Boulevard and Mariposa Avenue for plain drunk in public One female adult was arrested at 2351 hours from Loma Vista Street and Walnut Avenue for misdemeanor DUI Saturday, January 24, 2015 One male adult was arrested at 0217 hours from Hindry Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue for misdemeanor DUI and resisting arrest One male adult was arrested at 0219 hours from Hindry Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue for one GPD misdemeanor warrant and one LASD misdemeanor warrant Found property report was taken at 1104 hours from the 700 block of Virginia Street. A wallet was found Sunday, January 25, 2015 One female adult was arrested at 0205 hours from Center Street and Grand Avenue for misdemeanor DUI and driving with a suspended license One male adult was arrested at 1138 hours from the 100 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and one outstanding Monterey Park PD misdemeanor warrant An online misdemeanor hit and run report was taken at 1755 hours on 01/14/15 from the 500 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard, vehicle versus vehicle • Police Reports PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 12, 2015 TIME: 5:30 p.m. PLACE: City Council Chambers 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA TAKE NOTICE that the City of El Segundo (City) has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project and the El Segundo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated above regarding a recommendation action to the City Council on the following requested entitlements: Environmental Assessment No. EA-905, General Plan and General Plan Map Amendment No. GPA 11-01, Specific Plan No. SP 11-01, Development Agreement No. DA 11-02, Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment No. ZC 11-02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 11-01, and Subdivision No. SUB 11-02 (Tentative Map No. 71551) El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project Location: 2000-2100 East El Segundo Boulevard El Segundo, CA 90245 Applicant: The Raytheon Company 2000 East El Segundo Blvd. MS: E0/E07/S158 El Segundo, CA 90245 Applicant Representative: William Messori Mar Ventures, Inc. (310) 787-4734 The City of El Segundo, as lead agency pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, has prepared and completed a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed EI Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project (SCH # 2012101081). A Draft EIR is an informational document that evaluates a proposed project’s potential to result in significant impacts on the environment, while also identifying ways to reduce or avoid environmental impacts through mitigation measures and identifying and evaluating alternatives to the project. PROJECT LOCATION The proposed El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan Project is located in the County of Los Angeles, in the southeast quadrant of the City of El Segundo, approximately 19 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The 142-acre Project site is more specifically located at 2000-2100 East El Segundo Boulevard, south of East El Segundo Boulevard, in the block between South Sepulveda Boulevard and South Douglas Street. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed Project includes entitlement request for: Environmental Assessment No. EA 905, the Draft EIR. General Plan and General Plan Map Amendments No. GPA 11-01, changing the land use designations from ‘Light Industrial’, ‘Open Space’, and ‘Public Facilities’ to ‘El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan’ (‘ESSCSP’). Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment No. ZC 11-02 and a Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA No. 11-01 changing zoning designations in the project area from Light Industrial (M-1), Open Space (OS) and Public Facilities (P-F) to ‘ESSCSP’. Specific Plan No. SP 11-01 establishing a maximum allowable development within the Specific Plan area boundaries of 4,231,547 gross square feet, or an additional 2,142,457 gross square feet over existing conditions. Proposed uses within the Specific Plan include office, warehousing, light industrial, and commercial (retail/restaurant) uses. Subdivision No. SUB 11-02 (Vesting Tentative Map No. 71551) which would subdivide the property into 26 separate parcels in three phases. Development Agreement No. DA 11-02 specifying the standards and conditions that would govern development of the property and detailing the Applicant’s and City’s obligations. Should the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan be approved, all future development proposals within the Project area must comply with the Specific Plan. It is anticipated the actual amount of development may be refined during subsequent entitlement processes. However, future development could not exceed the development limits established by the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan. A mixed-use development concept that provides flexibility within the Project area has been developed. All future development within the Specific Plan would be subject to a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.60 (based on the gross square foot size of the Project area) and be subject to an overall vehicle trip ceiling. The development concept would allow for transfers of uses and densities between land use types and planning areas within the Project area, as long as the Specific Plan maximum FAR and vehicle trip ceiling are not exceeded. The Specific Plan application includes a conceptual development scenario that presents a potential implementation of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan land uses and standards. This conceptual development scenario includes 1,752,800 gross square-feet of new single tenant office, 148,960 gross square-feet of new retail/restaurant development, 91,840 gross square-feet of new warehouse space, 168,000 gross square-feet of new light industrial development, demolition of 19,142 square-feet of existing development and the existing 2,089,090 gross square-foot Raytheon Company facility. ANTICIPATED SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Based on the analysis in the Draft EIR, following the incorporation of mitigation measures, the project would have significant and unavoidable impacts relative to land use and planning, transportation and traffic, air quality, and greenhouse gas. Based on the analysis in the Draft EIR, following the incorporation of mitigation measures, the project would have significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts relative to transportation and traffic, air quality, and greenhouse gas. AGENCIES The City requests your agency’s views on the scope and content of the environmental information relevant to your agency’s statutory responsibilities in connection with the proposed Project, in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15082(b). Your agency may need to use the EIR prepared by the City when considering any permits that your agency must issue or for any other approval for the project. ORGANIZATIONS AND INTERESTED PARTIES The City requests your comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with construction and operation of the proposed project. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD The City made this Draft EIR available for public review and comment pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15082(b). The 45-day public review period for the Draft EIR began on July 14 and ended on August 27, 2014. The Draft EIR is available for review during regular business hours at the following locations: City of EI Segundo - Planning and Building Safety Department, 350 Main Street, EI Segundo, California 90245 El Segundo Public Library, 111 West Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, California 90245 The Draft EIR may also be viewed on the City’s website at: http://www.elsegundo.org/ depts/planningsafety/planning. COMMENTS Written comments regarding the project may be submitted to: City of EI Segundo - Planning and Building Safety Department 350 Main Street EI Segundo, California 90245 Attention: Masa Alkire, AICP, Principal Planner Comments can also be sent by fax to 310 322-4167 or by email to malkire@ elsegundo.org. Please indicate a contact person for your agency or organization. If you have any further questions regarding the proposed project please contact Masa Alkire, AICP, Principal Planner, (310) 524-2371 or by email at malkire@elsegundo.org. Sam Lee Director of Planning and Building Safety City of El Segundo Mailing Date: January 29, 2015 Publication Date: January 29, 2015 Posting Date: January 29, 2015 El Segundo Herald Pub. 1/29/15 H-24573
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