| Development | Los Angeles Air Force Base | Recreation |
| Hyperion | LAX | Schools |
| Infrastructure | Public Safety | Supporting Our Seniors |
Downtown Utility Lines Moved Underground - The power and utility lines were placed underground to beautify the downtown area. General Plan - The general plan is the blueprint for how the city should grow and develop. It addresses multiple elements from land use, to noise pollution, to traffic circulation. We were able to complete the entire plan in less than one year with full public participation. Most Business Friendly City Designation – We were honored with this designation in 2006 because of our speedy permit and plan check process; 24-hour average turnaround time for issuing business licenses; modest fee structures for utility users and transient occupancy taxes; innovative business tax credit programs; implementation of customer service surveys; use of the assistant city manager as an ombudsman to facilitate projects; and incorporation of an economic development strategy in the City’s general plan. Plaza El Segundo – we have been able to attract retail tenants with strong name recognition to the previously underdeveloped site at Sepulveda and Rosecrans to increase customers and sales tax revenue to El Segundo, thus increasing our ability to fund our city projects and programs.
Hyperion Mitigation Agreement - This agreement allowed El Segundo to hire an engineering consultant to evaluate the many construction projects at Hyperion with funding provided by the City of Los Angeles. This Mitigation Monitor had the ability to investigate these projects to evaluate their effects on El Segundo and how they could be managed.
Douglas Street Gap Closure Project – Douglas Street was extended between El Segundo and Rosecrans Boulevards, allowing another corridor for El Segundo residents and employees to travel into our city. Douglas/Nash Streets – Funding has been obtained and construction has begun on returning Douglas and Nash Streets to 2-way streets (will be completed later this year). Douglas and Nash were changed to one-way streets to satisfy CalTrans requirements related to the onramp to the 105 Freeway. The traffic problems CalTrans predicted in that area never materialized and convenience and safety have been compromised. Sewer Assessment District - When the city was nearing its contracted sewer capacity at Hyperion, we were able to prevail on the property owners in a large block east of Sepulveda Blvd to pay for changing their flow from Hyperion to the County Sanitation District. They chose to have the city set up an assessment district to issue bonds to pay for this project. Sewer Pump Stations Overhauled - Many of the pump stations were renovated to maintain their useful life.
BRAC - During the 1991 round of BRAC (Base Realignment and Closures), a group of us worked to find housing options for Air Force personnel. It was felt that without more housing the base would be moved. We formed a coalition and went to Washington D.C. to lobby for keeping the base in El Segundo. The result was the Los Angeles Air Force Base was saved from that round of BRAC.
2005 Settlement Agreement – El Segundo received enough money from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) , which runs LAX for the City of Los Angeles, to sound insulate every eligible home in our city. We have tripled the number of homes insulated each year. The settlement also requires the airport to downsize the number of passenger gates it operates to a total of 153. No other airport has ever been forced to limit its passenger capacity this way and it is a truly historic achievement. FAA – We were able to persuade the FAA to change navigation procedures at the airport in 3 months instead of the normal 12 months to reduce noise in the northwest residential area. LAX Early Turn Camera System – An aircraft catching surveillance system was installed to catch the flagrant violators of the no early turns policy. For additional information, please see the ABC Channel 7 news article/video from August 10, 2007. LAX Early Turns - After lengthy negotiations with the FAA and several air traffic tower chiefs, a system was implemented that has dramatically reduced, though not eliminated, aircraft turning over the west end of El Segundo. LAX Easement Agreement - We were able to work out an agreement where the cities around LAX could get funding for sound insulation of homes in noise impacted areas. When the City of Los Angeles refused to honor this agreement, El Segundo was forced to sue to get $1.4 million which was used to insulate a group of residences in our city.
Building of Fire Station 2 – Land has been dedicated, funding has been reserved and plans have been drawn & are ready to be submitted for bid in March for the building of a new Fire Station 2. This fire station will enhance the department's ability to better serve the entire community. Fire Station One Expansion - Fire station one on Main Street was in need of both more office space and apparatus bay area to hold the vehicles of the fire department. Second Paramedic Unit - The Fire Department had just one paramedic transport unit and an assessment squad with only one paramedic. A second paramedic transport was added to improve the overall level of service.
Campus El Segundo Athletic Fields – The 2 – 100 yard x 65 yard synthetic turf athletic fields, snack bar, restrooms, maintenance building & seating were opened to the public after the Grand Opening & Dedication Ceremony on August 18, 2007. Constitution Park & Valley Park - Constitution Park was created from bare land under the power lines as a passive park while Valley Park gave the residents in the southwest area of the city a park with a children’s playground. Golf Course - Working with Chevron Land and Development, the city was able to gain the land to add an improved golf course and lighted driving range for the recreational needs of the citizens of El Segundo. The golf course was built to allow another recreation facility for El Segundo where an old existing course had deteriorated. Golf Course Upgrades - Recently, the tees and driving range were improved in order to keep our facilities in great condition. George Gordon Clubhouse – The Clubhouse has been recently updated, including adding additional safety features to keep all of our citizens out of harm's way. Library Addition - The community felt that the existing library was too small to have the collections that were needed, the children’s area was very cramped and the library processing area needed more space. The library went through a major renovation to give the citizens of El Segundo the fine facility we have now with a large public meeting room and an expansive children’s area. Renovation of Many Park Playgrounds - Many of our fine parks had the playground equipment upgraded for the safety and enjoyment of our children. Some of these parks include the Recreation Park older kids & younger kid play areas, Candy Cane Park, Kansas-Holly Park & Sycamore Park. Renovation of Urho Saari Swim Stadium - Major renovation of this facility was completed, including asbestos removal and encapsulation. New windows were installed in keeping with the architectural elements of the building. This building was then classified as a historic building per the new historic building ordinance making the stadium the first and only building in El Segundo to have such a designation.
School - City Library Affiliation - With our local school district needing more funds for the classrooms and each school having a separate library, a co-operative agreement was developed to allow the city to combine the out-of-date school collection with the city’s library. This allowed the collections available at each school site to be improved and provided city staff to operate the libraries saving the school district considerable money. Joint Use Agreement – This agreement allows the School District to use City facilities & the City to use the various School facilities when not in use by the other party.
Joslyn Center Addition - The main room and kitchen of this senior center were cramped for potluck dinners, dances and other senior activities. This facility was expanded and upgraded to provide our seniors the space they deserved. Park Vista Senior Housing - This 96 unit apartment building constructed on existing city property along with purchased property was paid for with City funds. Without using federal funds, the city is able set its own qualifying criteria for this affordable housing for our senior citizens.
Committee to Elect Carl Jacobson ID # 840773 708 Bungalow Drive, El Segundo, CA 90245