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City Council Hybrid Meeting (Closed Session - 5:00 PM and Open Session - 6:00 PM) 01-10-23 17:00
Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral
i) REPORT 23-0022 FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE

TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS,
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
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Agenda Item: eComments for i) REPORT 23-0022 FINDINGS TO HOLD REMOTE TELECONFERENCE/MEETINGS, PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
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Megg Sulzinger
Location: 90254, Hermosa Beach
Submitted At: 3:42pm 01-06-23
The fact that this is even on the agenda is ridiculous. City employees & elected officials need to be showing up for work. These positions while may be possible remotely were not ever meant to be that way. The report noted to justify teleconferencing is from
June 2021, it is now January 2023. Please stop this pandering, the Covid 19 pandemic is over and people need to go back to work.

The agenda item notes: “ 1) a statewide state of emergency is currently in place; and (2) state and local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing in connection with COVID-19; and meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.” 1218
Neither 1 or 2 are accurate. Please update the information to accurately represent the current state of this previous pandemic.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0003
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of January 10, 2023

ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 19, 2022 AND NOVEMBER 16, 2022
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Civil Service Board meetings of October 19, 2022 and November 16, 2022.

Attachments:

1. Action Minutes of the October 19, 2022 Civil Service Board Meeting

2. Action Minutes of the November 16, 2022 Civil Service Board Meeting Respectfully Submitted by: Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0004
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of January 10, 2023

APPROVAL OF A REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION IN

THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO MANAGEMENT ANALYST
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve a request to reclassify the Administrative Assistant position assigned to the Public Works Department to Management Analyst.

Executive Summary:

The Administrative Assistant position assigned to the Public Works Department previously assumed an increased level of responsibilities related to preparation of the annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and department budget, grant management, website management, support for policy updates, invoicing, contract management, agenda preparation for the Public Works Commission, staff report writing assistance, and assistance with department budget oversight. A reclassification of the position to Management Analyst is recommended to align qualifications with the duties and responsibilities of the position and needs of the Public Works Department.

Background:

The FY 2022-23 budget includes the authorization of one Administrative Assistant position in the Public Works Department. In FY 2015-16 budget cycle, the Administrative Assistant position was reclassified to Management Analyst. The Management Analyst assigned to the department vacated the position in March 2019. Recruitment for Management Analysts at that time was difficult, therefore, the position was reverted back to Administrative Assistant in the 2019 and filled on December 9, 2019. On December 3, 2022, the Administrative Assistant assigned to the Public Works Department vacated the position. The recently vacated position was previously assigned additional duties related to preparation of the annual CIP and department budget, grant management, website management, support for policy updates, invoicing, contract management, agenda preparation for the Public Works Commission, staff report writing assistance, and assistance with department budget oversight. Given the breadth of duties and higher-level skillset required, a Management Analyst position better meets the department’s needs. Included with the staff report are class specifications for Administrative Assistant (Attachment 1) and Management Analyst (Attachment 2).

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REPORT 23-0004
Discussion:

After a thorough internal review of the administrative support needs of the Public Works Department, staff recommends reclassification of the Administrative Assistant position to Management Analyst.

Approval of the reclassification would permit recruitment and selection of a candidate with the necessary analytical, written communication, and administrative qualifications to meet the needs of the department.

General Plan Consistency:

This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:

Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.

Policy:
· 1.2: Strategic planning. Regularly discuss and set priorities at the City Council and management level to prioritize work programs and staffing needs.

Fiscal Impact:

Reclassifying the Administrative Assistant to Management Analyst would increase the salary and benefit costs in the Public Works Department by approximately $17,601 annually. The estimated increased cost of $8,067 for the remainder of FY 2022-23 would be covered by salary and benefit savings from the vacant position.

Attachments:

1. Administrative Assistant-Class Specification

2. Management Analyst-Class Specification
Respectfully Submitted by: Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

DEFINITION
Under direction, to be independently responsible for performing a wide variety of general or specialized office support, clerical, secretarial, and routine administrative and programmatic work in support of assigned department requiring specialized knowledge and involving several broadly defined policies and procedures; to relieve assigned staff of clearly defined and delegated administrative or technical detail; to provide information and assistance to other City staff and the general public regarding assigned programs, policies, and procedures; and to do related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from other clerical classifications by the level and type of duties performed, the independence in planning and completing work, and the supervision of other office staff. Administrative Assistants report and provide secretarial support to a Department Director and may coordinate department office operations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs a wide variety of secretarial, advanced clerical, and routine administrative and programmatic work of a general or specialized nature in support of assigned department; relieves supervisor of administrative work including investigating and answering complaints and providing assistance in resolving operational and administrative problems; types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads, and processes a variety of documents and forms including reports, correspondence, memoranda, agenda items and reports, agreements, technical and statistical charts and tables, and other specialized and technical materials from rough draft dictation, modified standard format, and brief verbal instructions; distributes information to various committees, departments, the City Council, and the County, and maintains related records; researches and prepares semiannual and annual reports for various governmental agencies sets up, updates, and maintains forms, files, and applications; provides effective customer service at the public counter; screens visitors; responds to public inquiries in person, over the phone, and/or by email; provides information and assistance including responding to requests for information and assistance; researches information related to City regulations and office policies; refers callers to proper authorities; assists the public and other City staff in interpreting and applying City policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances; may sort and distribute mail; Maintains calendar of activities, meetings, and various events for assigned staff; coordinates activities and meetings with other City departments, the public, and outside agencies; coordinates and arranges special events as assigned; coordinates, makes, processes, and confirms staff travel arrangements; arranges for 1223
transportation and accommodations for travel; checks and processes expense claims; maintains accurate and up-to-date office files, records, and logs for assigned areas; develops, prepares, and monitors various logs, accounts, and files for current and accurate information including manual and computer logs of documents processed; may receive, deposit, and account for monies; assists in the preparation of departmental budgets; prepares and processes confidential personnel actions; participates with special projects as assigned; prepares invoices, purchase orders, and material requisitions; participates in committees necessary to fulfill duties; processes payroll for the department; updates and maintains Departmental website and permit software including programming and backend changes; may supervise the work of other clerical and/or part-time staff within a department; and performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned functions, programs, and operations; work organization principles and practices; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; principles of business letter writing and report preparation; customer service and public relations methods and techniques; principles and procedures of record keeping and filing; methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: perform a variety of responsible and difficult clerical and secretarial duties and activities of a general and specialized nature in support of the assigned department; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; plan, lay out, and supervise office procedure and filing and record systems; review work for accuracy and completeness; learn and interpret rules, regulations, laws and procedures; make arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately; make sound decisions in procedural matters; work effectively with the public; ability to work independently; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in typing or related business subjects and four years of increasingly responsible clerical experience.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and constant interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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Approved by the City Council: 10/13/98
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

DEFINITION
Under general direction, to perform a full range of varied and responsible professional and technical administrative and analytical duties in support of assigned department, division, function, or program area including in areas of specialty such as finance, grants management, legislative affairs, communications, engineering, economic development, or public services; to provide professional level research, analysis, report preparation, statistical work, and other analytical support to assigned area; to coordinate assigned activities with other functions, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and to perform a variety of professional level duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Conducts studies, research projects, and analysis by selecting, adapting, and applying appropriate analytical, research, and statistical techniques; conducts studies and surveys of organizations; compiles information and prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations for action; researches, recommends, and implements, policies, procedures, and changing business practices and processes for assigned area; coordinates, structures, and oversees ongoing or special programs as assigned; provides assistance in resolving operational and administration problems including identifying problem areas and issues, conducting research to find alternative solutions, making recommendations, and assisting in implementation of recommendations; ensures accuracy, completeness and compliance with City standards, policies and procedures; assists in the preparation and administration of budgets and grants; provides financial analysis of revenues, expenditures and reimbursements; prepares administrative, operational, and financial reports including the preparation of conclusions, recommendations, and forecasts based on data summaries and other findings; researches, negotiates, and monitors assigned contracts and agreements with outside suppliers, service providers, and others; performs legislative affairs duties including supporting elected officials and serving as liaison; facilitates and administers web-based tools and communication platforms; ensures work is performed in compliance with contracts and agreements; coordinates assigned services and project activities with other City programs, functions, boards, committees, and task forces as well as external organizations and agencies and the general public; attends and participates in professional group meetings and stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of business and public administration and issues related to area of assignment.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of: operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned program area; general principles, practices, and procedures of business administration and public administration; principles of research, statistical analysis and report preparation; principles of accounting and budgeting; principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis; principles 1226
and practices of record keeping and records management; Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting applications; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to: perform a full range of analytical and administrative duties in support of assigned programs and functions; interpret laws, ordinances and policies; conduct research, analyze statistical data; collect, evaluate, and interpret information and data from multiple sources; prepare and organize data for professional reports and/or presentations using various research resources and modern software application including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database; provide information and explain and interpret laws, policies and procedures to others; deliver outstanding customer service; communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; meet deadlines.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Educational equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public administration, business administration or a related field and two years of increasingly responsible experience in government or a comparable business or non-profit organization is required. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable. Experience working with people, finance, budgets, contract administration, goal setting, technology, legislative affairs, communication and public relations are desirable.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and constant interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. 1227
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Approved by City Council: September 10, 2013
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0002
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of January 10, 2023

AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR

ON-CALL PLAN CHECKING SERVICES
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

1. Award a contract for on-call plan check services to Transtech Engineers, Inc. at a not-toexceed amount of $500,000 for a term of five years ending January 10, 2028, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to one additional year (Attachment 5);

2. Award a contract for on-call plan check services to Bureau Veritas, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 for a term of five years ending January 10, 2028, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to one additional year (Attachment 6); and

3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed agreements subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Executive Summary:

The City of Hermosa Beach employs third-party plan reviewers to assist with plan check work.

Following a competitive review process, staff recommends City Council award on-call plan check services agreements to Transtech Engineers, Inc. and Bureau Veritas, Inc., each at a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 and a term of five years ending January 10, 2028. Staff also recommends approval of an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to one additional year.

Background:

The Public Works Department relies on the assistance of third-party professional services to assist with plan checks for private improvement projects of all sizes, including residential and commercial developments and small cell wireless communication facilities reviews. Plan checks involve reviewing permit applications and building plans for building, health, and safety code compliance. The cost of the plan check services is primarily covered by plan checking fees paid by the applicant.

The City has a longstanding practice of hiring outside expertise based on Requests for Proposals to augment finite staff resources. The RFP process consumes a significant amount of time as staff engages in the RFP initiation, bidding, evaluating, award, and execution process each time the City City of Hermosa Beach Page 1 of 7 Printed on 3/25/2024
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engages in the RFP initiation, bidding, evaluating, award, and execution process each time the City needs geotechnical services. Each RFP issued takes months to process, from drafting the RFP to execution of award. Given the aim toward implementation of business process improvements, staff seized the opportunity in 2019 to re-envision the City’s approach to obtaining routine services.

A team from Public Works collaborated on the development of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to meet the needs of the City and the community. The RFQ approach, which includes a formal competitive bidding and advertisement process, provides the City with a list of pre-qualified professional consultants to serve on the “bench” for the coming three to five years without the need to go out for an RFP each time a routine service is needed. This approach improves efficiency and expedites commencement of work and project delivery. Similarly, staff followed the same approach issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to begin work immediately and secure a bench of on-call plan check reviewers.

The previous on-call agreement for plan check services was awarded by Council at its October 22, 2019 meeting and expired on December 31, 2023.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
October 22, 2019 City Council award of contracts to Transtech Engineers, Inc. and m6 Consulting, Inc. to provide on-call plan checking services.

Analysis:

On October 11, 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 22-011 (Attachment 1) inviting experienced and highly qualified firms to submit a proposal for plan check services through a competitive process. The RFP was advertised in the Easy Reader, on the City’s website, and on the City’s online bidding platform, Planet Bids. On November 8, 2022, a total of seven proposals were received in response to the RFP. The proposing firms are listed below in alphabetical order:
· Bureau Veritas;
· Interwest;
· Knarlys;
· Ladayu Consulting Group;
· m6 Consulting;
· NV5; and
· Transtech Engineers, Inc.

The proposals were evaluated in detail by a staff review panel based on the following weighted criteria:

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· Approach and Methods (30 percent)
o A well thought-out and tailored approach to the technical work that responds to the project’s particular issues and needs.
o Incorporation of innovative and/or creative approaches for providing the service that will maximize efficient, cost-effective operations or increased performance capabilities. o Evidence of the team’s ability to work collaboratively with other members of a multidisciplinary team in a complex and dynamic working environment. o Demonstration of the team’s commitment to accurate and superior work products and services as detailed in the project management project management plan. · Relevant Experience and Expertise (35 percent)
o Recent experience preparing similar projects or providing similar services for jurisdictions.
o Familiarity and experience with applicable industry standards and any relevant federal, state, or local requirements.
o The depth and appropriateness of experience of individual members of the technical team as they relate to the specific technical tasks called for by the project. o The team’s experience and ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and terminology with the community.
· Timeframe and Cost (25 percent)
o Display of a proposed schedule and timeline that meets any specific conditions laid out in the RFP or accomplishes the project objectives in a reasonable timeframe. o Delivery of a clear and reasonable project budget that provides sufficient detail on the costs for required and optional services.
o Evidence of the team’s ability to successfully deliver project tasks and deliverables within the identified project budget and minimize cost overruns. · Administration (10 percent)
o Ability to comply with the timeline, terms, and billing procedures. o The extent and nature of any proposed amendments to the Sample Professional Services Agreement.

Based on a comprehensive review, staff recommends award of contract for on-call plan check services to Transtech Engineers, Inc. and Bureau Veritas, Inc. Transtech Engineers, Inc. and Bureau Veritas. Inc. proposals (Attachment 2 and Attachment 3) were ranked the highest according to the weighted selection criteria versus the other proposals received. The proposer rankings are as follows:

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Ranking Company
1 Transtech Engineers, Inc.
2 Bureau Veritas, Inc.
3 m6 Consulting
4 NV5
5 Ladayu Consulting
6 Interwest
7 Knarlys
Transtech Engineers, Inc. and Bureau Veritas, Inc. exhibited the greatest understanding of the City’s needs and ability to provide timely reviews while ensuring the highest quality. Transtech Engineers, Inc. has provided on-call plan check services for the City since October 2019 and has provided exceptional service. Bureau Veritas, Inc. brings a strong background in plan check services, having provided similar services for Orange County Public Works, City of Chino, City of Rancho Cucamonga, and City of Murrieta. Staff contacted references provided in the respective proposals and received positive comments about each firm’s work.

If approved, on-call plan check services would immediately begin with both firms. The City previously relied on one external primary on-call plan check reviewer team to fulfill the general plan services to Public Works Department. Staff recognized the need to have two reviewer teams provide plan check services to better achieve business practice efficiencies. This approach improves timeliness and efficiency that meet the needs of the City and the community. The proposed contract for each firm includes a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 and a term of five years ending January 10, 2028, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to one additional year.

General Plan Consistency:

PLAN Hermosa, the City’s General Plan, was adopted by the City Council in August 2017. The award of contracts to provide on-call plan checking services to the City is key to the effective and efficient implementation of the Hermosa Beach community vision and supports several goals of the Governance Element, and Land Use and Design Element. Relevant Policies are listed below:

Governance Element
Goal 3. Excellent customer service by the use of emerging technologies.

Policies:
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systems (GIS), and use of new technologies as appropriate. · 3.4 Virtual public counter. As feasible, establish a “virtual” public counter through an online permitting system.
· 3.5 Expanded digital archive. As feasible, expand the use of document imaging to maintain and provide access to vital records.

Goal 5. Small beach town character is reflected throughout Hermosa Beach.

Policies:
· 5.1 Residential and commercial compatibility. Provide a balance between residential and commercial uses and strive to ensure their compatibility. · 5.2 Development decisions. Strive to conduct the development review process in a consistent and predictable manner.
· 5.3 Clear regulations. Establish clear, unambiguous regulations and policies to clearly communicate the City’s expectations for new development. · 5.4 Guidelines and standards. Provide for clear development guidance, standards, and rules by developing tools and guidelines to illustrate concepts of local character.

Land Use and Design Element
Goal 1. Create a sustainable urban form and land use patterns that support a robust economy and high quality of life for residents.

Policies:
· 1.1 Diverse and distributed land use pattern. Strive to maintain the fundamental pattern of existing land uses, preserving residential neighborhoods, while providing for enhancement of corridors and districts in order to improve community activity and identity. · 1.2 Focus infill potential. Proposals for new development should be directed toward the city’s commercial areas with an emphasis on developing transit-supportive land use mixes.

Goal 6. A pedestrian focused-urban form that creates visual interest and a comfortable outdoor environment.

Policies:
· 6.2 Streetscaping. Proactively beautify existing streetscapes with street trees, landscaping and pedestrian-scaled lighting.
· 6.5 Provision of sidewalks. Encourage pedestrian friendly sidewalks on both sides of streets in neighborhoods.
· 6.7 Pedestrian oriented design. Eliminate urban form conditions that reduce walkability by discouraging surface parking and parking structures along walkways, long blank walls along walkways, and garage-dominated building facades.
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· 6.8 Balance pedestrian and vehicular circulation. Require vehicle parking design to consider pedestrian circulation. Require the following of all new development along corridors:
o Where parking lots front the street, the City will work with existing property owners to add landscaping between the parking lot and the street. o Parking lots should be landscaped to create an attractive pedestrian environment and reduce the impact of heat islands.
o The number of curb cuts and other intrusions of vehicles across sidewalks should be minimized.
o When shared parking supply options are not available, encourage connections between parking lots on adjacent sites.
o Above-ground parking structures should be designed according to the same urban design principles as other buildings.
o Encourage the use of systems to increase parking lot efficiency, such as mechanical lift systems or occupancy sensors.