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RESOLUTION NL11BER
8390(CCS)
(C~ty Ccunc~l Serl.es)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
ON THE SANTA MONICA PIER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation of an Environ17i.ental
Impact Report was l.ssued on July 23, 1990: and
WH.~REAS, a public seoping meeting was held on October
2.5, 1990; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion of a Draft Environmental
Impact Report was published in Septe~ber, 1991;
W2ER2AS, the Draft Environmental I~pact Report was
circulated for a 4.5 day public review period;
wnEREAS1 in Dece~ber, 1991, the Final Environmental
Impact Report was published: and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Impact Report and all notices
were prepared in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), and the city of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines;
\V:'iEREAS ,
the Fun Zone only project with parking
improvements to the 1550 parklng lot and Deauvi11e property and
without either the cent=al plaza or t~e 16~0 Appian Way parki~g
str~ct~re substantially reduces the irr.pacts on the environment
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while accomplishing the City's goals and objectives for the Pier,
and
NHEREAS, the Plannlng Commission has reviewed and considered
the contents of the Final EIR in its decisl.on-making process,
~iliEREAS, the Planning commission certified the EIR on March
2, 1992
WHEREAS, the city Council has reviewed and considered the
contents of the Final EIR in its decision-making process;
NOH, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
XONICA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The city Council finds that the Final
Environmental Impact Report adequately reviews and analyzes
potential environmental effects of the proposed project and
project alternatives.
SECTION 2.
The City council makes the followlng
findings, censiste~t with A~ticle VI, Sections 12 and 13 of the
City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines and Sectl.ons 15091 and 15093
of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.
(a) (1) The city Council finds that there is no other
feasible, reasonable and available alternative to the Fun Zene
only project without either the Cent~al Plaza or the 1640 Appian
Way parking structure and that there are no further mitigation
measures to this project alternative that would significantly and
substantially reduce the i~pact on the environment while
acco~plishing the City'S goals a~d objectlves for use of the pier
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as identl.fied l.n the adopted Santa Mon~ca Pler Development
Program (February 1988).
(2) Further, the Clty Councll finds that the proJect
wlll revitalize the clty-owned Pier in a way that preserves its
unique character and at the same time serves the current and
fu~ure needs of the community. The proJect will provide:
(a) increased public parking;
(b) year round recreational opportunities;
(c) extended nighttime and multi-season uses;
(d) circulation and access improvements to the area
around the Pier;
(e) uses that will attract and serve visitors fro!:1 a
broad range of income groups and lifestyles;
(f) design ele~ents that retain the historic and unique
qualities that distinguish the Santa z.1onica Pier
from other piers and commercial enterprises, and
(g) uses that will eMphasize the role of the Pier in
the community.
(3) The city council finds that the project will also
deliver increased reVenues to the City while encouraging
increased public access at the Pler.
(4) The City Council finds that the Environmental Impac~
Report overestimates the amount of cumulative trafflc that will
be generated by future projects in the city. Over 40 per cent
of the estimated cumulative traffic will not occur due to the
fact that projects contained on the cumulative project's ll.st are
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not longer viable or are theoretical projects. As a result of
this, the project ~mpacts may be less than those identif~ed in
the Final Environmental I~pact Report.
(5) Further, the c~ty Council finds that the certificatlon
of the Final Environnental Impact Report is is only for the
purposes of approving the Fun Zone only proJect with the parking
lot improvements without either the Central Plaza or the 1640
Appian way parking structure.
SECTION 3. The city Council finds that, in response to
concerns over the project's potential environmental impacts, the
applicant has requested that t~e City council approve the Fun
ZO:1e only proj ect without el ther the Central Plaza or the 16'::'0
Appian Way parklng structure which reduces the environ~ental
impacts identified in the Environ~ental Impact Report (EIR).
(a) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
proposed project could result in significant adverse impacts on
the natu~al terrain, subsurface soils, and local geology in the
fo~lowing manner (Draft EIR, section IV-B). There will be
temporary disruption in the project locale during excavation and
construction. Project construction will require measures to
elimlnate the liquefaction potential, such as dewaterlng and
recompaction of soils. The location of the property in relation
to known active faults indicates that the site is not exposed to
greater seismlc risk than other locatlons in the local reglon.
Nevertheless, movement on any of the active or potentially active
faults could cause g~ound shaking at the b~ilding site.
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consistent with Article VI, section 12 of the city CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the state CEQA Guidelines, the
city finds that the following changes or mitigatl.on ~easures have
been required in the proj ect which will avoid or substantlally
lessen the potential significant environmental effects identlfled
with respect to natural terrain, subsurface soils, and local
geology:
(1) During project construction, all grading shall be
carefully observed, mapped and tested by the project
engineer:
(2) During project construction, all grading shall be
performed under the supervision of a licensed
engineering geologist and/or soils engineer in
accordance with applicable provl.sions of the Municipal
Code and to the satisfaction of the city's Bu~lding ar.d
Safety Division:
(3) The two Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) shall be
removed in compliance with all applicable regulations of
the City of Santa ?1onica, the South Coast Air Quality
Hanageme:J.t District, and the Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services.
Tbese rr:easures, as \o/ell as the approval of the FUl1 Zone 0::11'
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian ~ay
parking structure will mitigate or avoid the potential for
significant adverse impacts on natural ter~ain, subsurface soils
or local geology and thus mitigate or avold the significant
environmental effects identified In the Final ErR, Section IV-B.
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(b) The Fl.nal EIR determined that wlthout I'litlgation the
proj ect could result in a slgnificant ir.lpact to short-term air
quality in the area dur~ng site demolition and construct~on
(Final EIRt section IV-C). Although the creation of dust and the
daily emission of pollutants from construction equl.pment would
not exceed the threshold criteria established by SCAQMD, the
Cal!.fornia Health ad Safety Code requires the minimization of
dust generation. Consistent with Article VI, section 12 of the
city CEQA guidelines and Sections 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the city finds that the fo1lowlng changes or
~itigation measures have been required in the project which will
mitiga~e or avoid the potent~al signiflcant envl.ronmental effects
identified with respect to air quality impacts:
(1) Contractors shall cover any stockp~les of soil,
sand and similar material;
(2) Construction equipment shall be shut off to reduce
idling when not in direct use;
(3) Low sulfur fuel shall be used for construction
equipment; and
(4) Contractors shall discontinue construction
activities during second stage smog alertsi
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project witho~t either the Central Plaza or the 16~O Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts to short-term air
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quality, and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR (Section IV-C).
(c) The Final EIR deterIuned that without mitigation the
pro] ect could result in significant impacts to long-term alr
quality in the area (Final EIR, Sectl.on IV-C). The Final EIR
determined that the project would result in an increase in
long-term daily emissions.
Increased daily eml.ssions would be
generated by vehicular trips associated with Phase 2 development
and would exceed the threshold established by SCAQMD for nitrogen
oxides. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
city finds that the approval of the Fun Zone only project without
eithe~ the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way parking structure
will mitl.gate or avol.d the potential significant environmental
effects identified with proposed proJect with respect to
long-term air quality.
Thls change in the project will avoid or substantially lessen the
potentl.al for significant adverse impacts on long term air
quality and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environmental
effects ldentlfied in the Final EIR, Section IV-C.
(d) The Final ErR determined that ..lithout r:1.itlgation t:-.e
proj ec": could result in adverse envlyonmental il""pacts to plant
and an1.mal life in the pro] eet area in the following manne:-
(Final EIR, Section IV-D). Improper d~sposal of wastes generated
by varlOUS uses within the proposed project may adversely af~ect
~ar~ne a~i~als in the project vicinity. Consistent wlth Article
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VI, Section 12 of the Cl.ty CEQA Gu~dellnes and Section 15091 of
the State CEQA Guidellnes, the project will undertake the
following changes
or mi t~gatJ.on measures which
avold or
substantially lessen the potential adverse environmental effects
identified with respect to plant and aninal life:
(1) Recyclable food service products and shopping bags shall
be required for all businesses on the Pier; and
(2) trash receptacles shall be located throughout the
project area, no more than 25 feet from one another.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
proJect without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or SUbstantially lessen the
potentlal for significant adverse inpacts on long term air
quality and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environ~ental
effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-D.
(e) The Final EIR determined that without mltigation the
proJect could result in adverse environmental effects with
respect to noise in the project area (Final EIR, Section IV-E).
Construction activities resulting from project implementation
would result in increases in ambient noise levels in the vicinity
of the slte O~ an intermittent basis.
Noise levels would
fluctuate de!?ending on construction phase, equ.ipment type a~d
duration of use, distance between noise source and llste~er, and
preser.ce or absence of barriers betwee~ the noise source and
listener. Estimated noise levels would not change significantly
fycm existing conditions. Consistent with Article VI, Sec~ion 12
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of the city CEQA Guidelines and Sectl.on 15091 of the state CEQA
Guidelines, the project will undertake the following changes or
mltigation measures which will avoid or substantlally lessen
potential adverse noise impacts ldentifled:
(1) A construction plan shall be submitted to the Cl ty in
sufficient
detail
to
determine
the
duration
of
construction activities and the speciflc types of
equipment to be used and the~r approximate location
including specific locations for compressors and pumps.
(2) Project
shall
comply with
applicable
ci ty noise
regulations specified in the city ordinances (Ordinance
Numbers 1406 CCS and 1458 CCS);
(3) ProJect contractors shall Duffle and shield intakes and
exhaust, shroud and shield impact tools, and use
electric-powered rather than diesel-powered construction
equipment, as feasible, and,
(4) Roller coaster rides shall be designed to require and
use plastic wheels on metal rails.
These neasures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for adverse noise impacts at the site and thus mitigate
or avoid any potential adverse effects identified in the Final
EIR, Section IV-E.
(f) The Final EIR determined that witbout mitigation the
project could result in an increase in daytime glare and evening
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illumination in the project area in the following manner (Final
EIR, Section IV-F). The project could change the nighttime
c~aracter of that sectlon of the Pier and ad] acent beach. I::
addition, the project would result In nighttine illumination that
would be perceptlble to motorists, ne~ghbors, and pedestr~an
trafflc. Consistent with Article VI, Sectlcn 12 of the city CEQA
GUl.delines and Sectlon 15091 of the state CEQA Guidell.nes, the
project will undertake the following changes or mitigation
measures have been required in the project which will avoid or
substantially lessen the potential significant environmental
effects identified with respect to light and glare:
(1) Lighting and building materials shall be bUllt and/or
installed in acco~dance with City of Santa Monica
ordinances, standards and applicable requirements;
(2) Exterior building surfaces shall be of a color, material
and texture to reduce daytime glare;
(3) Outdoor lighting shall be shielded and directed on-site
and dowmv-ard i
(4) Outdoor lighting shall be reduced or softened after peak
hours, especlally in restaurant areas and
in the
amusement
areas
after
the
Fun
Zone
has
ceased
operations;
(5) Outdoor lightl.ng shall be restricted to security
lighting between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.;
(6) General night lighting of all non-public service areas
shall be a miniillum level of two footcandles a~d a
max~~um level of four footcandlesi
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(7) General night lighting in public areas shall be a
minimum level of four footcandles and a naxi~um level of
eight footcandles; and
(8) A Zonlng Ordinance text anendment shall be obtal.ned to
allow the use of lighting that blinks, flashes,
osc~llates or is of unusually high intensity of
brightness.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking str~cture, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for adverse light and glare impacts at the site and
thus mitl.gate or avoid any potential adverse effects identified
in t~e Flnal EIR, section IV-F.
(g) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
proj ect could result in significant land use impacts in the
following manner (Final EIR, section IV-I). Residential uses,
co",,:nercial uses and public facilities all exist within close
proxi~lty to one another in the Oceanfront District adjacent to
the Pier. The project meets the objectives of developing
visitor-commercial uses along the beach. However, the proj ect
does not comply with the Zoning ordinance and Land Use and
Circulation Element (LUCE) of the General Plan. Consistent with
Article VI, Section 12 of the city CEQA G~ideline5 and Sectlcn
15091 0: the state CEQA Guidelines, the ci"':y finds that the
follm-ling changes or rni'tigation measures have been required in
t~e project which will ~itigate or avoid the pote~~ial
s~gnificant environmental effects identified with respect to land
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use:
(1) Amend the zoning Ordinance for development within the
Pier Overlay of the RVC District to allow three story/~G
foot maX1.mum height liI:lit for the replacement of the
Sinbad's building, and 85 feet for one Ferris Wheel, 55
feet for one roller coaster, and 45 feet for all other
amusement rides.
These measures a5 well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 16~O Appian Way
pa~king structure, will mitigate or avoid the potential for
signifl.cant land use impacts and thus mitigate or avoid any
potential adverse effects l.dentified in the Final EIR, section
IV-I) .
(h) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
pro] ect could resul t in adverse impacts on the Cl. ty' s
right-of-way/publlC access (?inal EIR, section IV-J). The
increased number of visitors expected at the pier as a result of
the proposed project could adversely affect the right-of-way and
access of pedestrians, bicycl1.sts and motorists. However 1 the
project will undertake the fOllowing changes or mitigation
measures which will avoid or substantially lessen any potential
signlficant environmental effects identified with respect to
r1.ght-of-way and pUblic access:
(1) Project shall comply Wl~~ all State and City standards,
codes a~d ordinances regarding the provision of access
and parking to the gene~al public and the handicappedi
(2) Pedestrian walkways through the parking lots shall be
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clearly delineated and signage shall be posted to
indicate the safest pathway to the pier for pedestrians
and warning motorists of those walkways. The pedestrian
access pathvlay from the Civic Center site through the
RAND Corporation site shall be marked with appropriate
signage ar.d the stairs adjacent to the Moss Avenue
pumping plant shall be well lighted:
(3) stop signs shall be placed T..:here the driveways to the
1590 Appian Way parking lot and the 1440 Pacific Coast
Highway parkl.ng lot cross the Promenade walkway.
(4) The 1550 Pacific Coast Highway state parking lot access
road shall be w~dened at the entrance near the parking
control booth to acco!IL"lllodate a total of four traffic
lanes ( two inbound and two outbound). The lanes shall
be reveysible, thereby permitting up to three lanes l.n
one direction during peak periods;
(5)
Seaside Terrace between Ocean
shall be striped with three
width of 36 feet is re~~ired}.
Avenue and Appian Way
lanes (a minimum street
A six foot right-of-way
would be required from the parcel on the north side of
Seaside Terrace between Appian Way and Seaside Terrace.
Two lanes could be provided in one direction and one in
the other to accommodate peak inbound and outbour.d
traffic flows. At the intersec~ion of Seaside Ter~ace
and Ocean Avenue, a specially designed traffic signal
shall be installed to allow two lanes of traffic to
enter southbound onto Ocean Avenuei
(6) Exiting (outbound) traffic shall be allowed to exit frOM
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the 1440 lot directly onto southbound Pacific Coast
Highway. The exit shall be positioned far enough nort~
to allow drivers to maneuver either into the Paclfi:::
Coast High\"ay lane dest~ned toward eastbound I-IO or
lnto the lane toward the Pacl.fic Coast Highway off-ra~p
to Ocean Avenue. Clear signage shall be provided,
including advance warning inside the 1440 lot, to direct
drivers to this exit and into the appropriate lanes for
either I-IO eastbound or Ocean Avenue via Pacific Coast
Hight'laY;
(7) A 32 foot wide roadway should be constructed, if
feasible I under the Pier which could be striped for
three lanes of traffic. During peak periods, two lanes
could be used in one direction and one in the other to
acco~odate peak inbound and outbound traffic flowSi
(8) The sidewalks on the south side of the Pier Bridge shall
be widened by ellml.nating the sidewalk on the north side
and relocating the two lanes of traffic to the nortt.
side;
(9) A 20 foot fire access lane shall be provided around the
entire perimeter of the Pier and a 12 foot ambulance
lane shall be provided through the Fun Zone to the
satisfaction of the Santa Monica Fire and Police
Departr::ents:
(10) The Carousel Park handicapped access ramp shall be
brought up to code by installing a continuous handrail
along the lower se~ent of the ramp, ar.d a f~11 har.drai~
along the other side of the ramp.
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These measures, as well as approval of the Fun Zone only proJect
w~thout either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way parklng
structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the potential for
significant adverse lmpacts on right-of-way and access and thus
mitigate or avoid any slgnificant environmental effects
identified in the Final EIR, section IV-J.
(i) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
proj ect would result in adverse impacts on the City IS vlater
supply. (Final EIR, section IV-M). The project will have a net
increase in water consumption of 55,149 gallon increase per day
over existing conditions. Consistent with Article VI, section 12
of the city CEQA G~idelines and Section 15091 of the state CZQA
Guidel~nes, the proJect will ~ndertake the following changes or
mi tigation measures which will mitigate or avoid the potential
adverse environmental effects identified with respect to water:
(1) The project shall incorporate water saving devices and
techni~~es and operate the proposed project in
accordance with the requirements of all city Ordinances;
(2) Improvement costs to meet fire flow requirements and any
improvements to on-site water lines shall be borne by
the project applicant~
(3) The project applicant shall pay a water connection fee
to the Director of General Services in order to meet the
~equire:ments of the e~ergency water control ordina~ce f
and
(4) the project applicant shall pay a water conr.ection fee
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to the city prior to issuance of a permit to connect to
the water system.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone cnly
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure wlll avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for signiflcant adverse impacts on water conservation
and
thus
avoid
or
substantially
lessen
the
significant
envi:::-onmental effects identified in the Final EIR (Final EIR,
section IV-H).
(j) The Final ErR determined that ,.,ithout mitigation the
proJect could result In significant adverse impacts on sanitary
sewerage in the following manner (Final EIR, Section IV-H). The
proJect
will generate a net increase in sewage of 50,894
gallons over existing conditions per day.
Consistent with
Article VI, section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section
15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City finds that the
follow~r.g changes or mit~gation measures have been required in
the project which w~ll mitigate or avoid the potential
significant environmental ef=ects identified with respect to
sanitary sewerage:
(1) The applicant shall co~ply wit~ current and futu~e
ordlr.ance provisions regarding sewer capacity allotment
in the CitYi
( 2 ) The
oro~ect
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inco~porate
water
CO:lservaticn
measu:::-es.
(3) Prior to issuance of a building permit, a flew tes~ 0=
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downstream lines shall be conducted to determine if
existing sewer lines serving the project site are
adequate to serve the proposed project and any required
improvements to the sewage collection system shall be
borne by the project; and
(4) A sewerage facllities charge shall be paid to the City
before a permit can be issued to connect to the sewe~
per Sectlon 7190 of Ordinance 1451.
These ~easures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
proJect without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parklng structure wlII avoid or sUbstantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on sanitary sewerage
and
thus
avoid
or
substantially
lessen
the
significant
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR (Final r:R,
Section IV-M) .
(k) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse environmental impacts on solid
waste (Final EIR, Section IV-M). The development and operation
of tbe project would result in a net increase of 33,519 gallons
over existing conditions. consistent with Article VI, Section 12
of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the state CEQA
Guidelines, the City finds that the followlng changes or
mitigation measures have been req~ired in the proJect which will
mitigate or avoid the potential significant environmental effects
identified wi~h respect to solid waste:
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(1) The project shall participate in the Santa Monica
Recycle programi
(2) Trash receptacles sufficient in size and number to
contain the trash generated on the parcel shall be
provided with outdoor receptacles shielded from publl.c
view on at least three sides by impact resistant walls
of not less than five or not more than eight feet in
height and an impact resistant gate of not less than
five and not more t~an eight feet highi
(3) Appropriate signage shall be placed in strategic
locations on the Pier to notify visitors and employees
of exis~ing anti-litter laws and regulations~
(4) Separate recycling receptacle cans shall be clearly
marked, and placed alongside trash cans l.n the food
court area, and all other public portions of the Pieri
and
(5) recyclable food service products and shopping bags shall
be required for all businesses on the Pier.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
proJect without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parkl.ng structu~e will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for sign~ficant adverse impacts on solid waste and t~us
avoid or substa~tially lessen the signiflcant environmental
effects identified in the Final ErR (Final ErR, Section IV-M).
(1) The Final EIR. deter1Uir:ed that without mitigation "the
project could result i~ significant adverse impacts in fire
protection in the following manner (Final EIR, Section IV-N and
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VII-N) .
Project l.mplementation would lncrease the need for fire
protection
and
emergency medical
services
in
the
area.
Conslstent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Sectlon 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, tt.e
pro) ect will undertake the following mitigation measures \vhich
will avoid or substantially lessen any potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to fire protection:
(1) No building or portion of a building shall be
constructed more than 150 feet from the edge of a
roadway of an improved street or designated flre lane~
(2) Fire hydrants shall be located on-site with their number
and location determined after the Fire Department
reviews definitive project plans and specifications:
(3) The proposed project shall comply with all applicable
state and local ordinances regard1ng f1re prevention and
suppressioni and
(4) Definitive p!"oject plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the Fire Department, and requirements shall
be satisfied prior to iss~ance of a building permit.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
proJect without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid O!" substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts in fire protectio~ and
thus avoid or sUbstantially lessen the significant environmental
effects identi=ied in the Final EIR (Fl.nal EIR, Sectio~ IV-N).
(:1) I'he Final Er~ de"::er:nined that v!l thout mi tiga tioD tt.e
proj ect could result in significant adverse impacts on police
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protectlon (Final EIR, section IV-N).
Project implementation
would increase the need for pollce protection in the area.
Consistent with Artlcle VI, Sectlon 12 of the City CEQA
Guidell.nes and section 15091 of the state CEQA Guidelines, the
project will undertake the follor;Iing mitigation measures which
will avoid or substantially lessen the potential signlficant
environ1':1ental
effects
identlfied
wit~
respect
to
police
protection:
(1) Public spaces, such as common areas,
parking lots,
stainvays, and walkways shall be designed to prevent
areas of concealment.
(2) All areas of the project shall be well-lighted including
alcoves, walkways, and parking lots and shall be
designed to minimize illumination impacts on surroundlng
land uses;
(3) The Police Department be contacted for security design
assistance.
A security plan shall be prepared for
Police Department approval prior to issuance of a
building permit;
(4) The Police Department shall be provided with a design of
the project upon completion that shall include diagrams
of access routes, and any info~atior. that might
facilitate police response; and
(5) A full police substation shall be provided on the Pier,
and it shall be staffed with two police officers, 24
hours a day.39. Appropriate signage shall be placed in
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strategic locations on the pier to notify visltors and
employees of existing anti-litter laws and regulatlons.
(6) The projec~ shall provide a full pollce substation on
the Pier, and it shall be staffed Monday through
Thursday w1th one officer working from 1 p.m. to 11
p.m.i Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with two officers
working from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.. This schedule shall be
supplemented by two officers working overtime on Fri-
day, saturday, and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This
staffing would be in addition to the existing Harbor
Guard coverage.
These meaS'..l::::"es, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project w1thcut ei~her the Cent::::-al Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parklng structure Wl.ll avoid or substantially lessen the
potent.:..al for significant adverse impacts on police protection
and
thus
mitigate
or
avoid
any
potential
significant
environ~ental effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-N
and VII-N.
(n) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project
could
result
in
signiflcant
adverse
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l.::npac....s
or:
CUltural/historic resources In the following manner (Final EIrt,
section IV-P).
Consistent with Article VI, section 12 of t!le
city CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the state CEQA
Guidelines, the proJect will undertake the following char-ges O~
mitigation measures have been req~ired in the prcject which will
avoid
or
substant:.ally
lessen
the
potential
significant
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environmental
effects
identif~ed
w~th
respect
to
cultural/histor~c resources:
(1) To the extent feasible and consistent: ~n th the p:..lbllc
access and project design objectives, the proposed
proj ect shall
conform to the
"Secretary of the
Interior I s Standards for Rehabilitation and Gu~delines
for Rehabilitating Historlc Buildings" which shall
include a proJect design which is historically and
architecturally compatible with the existing structure
and shall include preservation of the P~er' s historic
fabric;
(2) The proposed project will require a Certificate of
Appropriateness by the city's Landmarks conmission and
the
applicant
shall
comply
with
the
specific
requirements imposed as a result of an issuance of a
certiflcate of Appropriateness with respect to historic
preservation;
(3) The entire property shall be photo-documented in its
current
state
before
development
proceeds.
A
photographic record shall be made of the exterior
historic fabric if preservation of portions of that
fabric is not possible.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
proJect without either the Central Plaza or the 16~O Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or subs~antlally lessen the
pote:1tial
for s.:gnif~cant adve1::"se
. ...
lrrpac _5
on cuI tural/historic
resources
and
thus
ltlitigate
or
avoid
the
signifl.car;t
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environmental effects ldentified in the Final EIR, Section IV-P.
(0) The F1.nal EIR determ~ned that w!.thout mitigat1.on the
project could result in significant adverse l.mpacts on aesthetlCs
(Final EIR, section IV-Q).
Consistent with Article VI, Section
12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Sectl.on 15091 of the state
CEQA Guidelines, the project will undertake the following changes
or mitigation measures have been required in the proj ect wh1.ch
...-!ill mitigate or avoid the potent~al significant environmental
effects identified with respect to aesthetics:
(1) During the project's architectural review by the
Landmarks Ccn~ission, the City shall evaluate building
mass, heigtt, mater!.als( colors, and perimeter and
exterior
and
interior
landscaping
to
ensure
appropriateness for their location.
This measure, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parki~g structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on aesthetics and thus
avoid or substantially lessen any significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR (Final EIR, section IV-Q).
(p) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
construction of the project could result ~n significant adverse
impac~s (Final ErR, Sect~on IV-R).
consistent with Ayticle VI,
Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Sectlon 15091 of the
state CEQA Guidel~nes, the proJect w~ll undertake the following
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measures which will mitigate OY avoid the potential signiflcant
environmental effects identifl.ed with respect to construction:
(1) California Occupational Safety and Health Administration
require:nents regarding scaffolding erection and slope
shoring shall be i~plemented during construction;
(2) Safety measures such as roping off the area underneath
the construction zone on the Pler, using construction
barricades and providing construction site warnings
shall be taken.
(3 ) Security lighting shall be provided at all the
construction sites;
(4 ) Uniform Fire Code and Fire Department requirements
relatlng to accessibility to construction sites and fire
prevention shall be met including, but not limited to,
maintaining adequate fire access paths to the site,
maintaining working fire extinguishers at the site and
storing all volatile chemicals used in the construction
process in a fire resistant place;
(5) Truck deliveries shall not be scheduled during peak
traffic periods (between 7: 30 a.m. and 9: 00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.) ~ and
(6) Construction activlties shall be concentrated in one
general area at a tine, to the extent practical.
I'hese measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without elther the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts from construction and
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thus mitigate or avo~d any significant env~ronmental effects
identified in the Final ErR, section IV-R.
SECTION 4.
The Final EIR found that the development of the
Fun Zone only pro] ect without either the Central Plaza or the
1640 Appian Way parking structure could result in a significant
impact to traffic circulation at the intersections of Lincoln
Boulevard and the 1-10 Westbound Ramp and Ocean Avenue and the
Pacific Coast Highway ramp during the PM peak hours. Consistent
wi th Article VI, Section 13 of the city CEQA Guidelines and
Sectlons 15091 and 15093 of the state CEQA Guidelines, the City
Council hereby makes a Statement of Overriding Considerations and
flnds that the benefits of the project outweigh its unavoidable
environmental risks based on the findings in section 2 and for
the fallowing reasons:
(a) The project will revitalize the City-owned Pier in a way
that preserves its unique character and at the same time
serves the current and future needs of the communitYi
(b) The project will provide increased public parking;
(c) The project will provide year round recreational
opportunities;
(d) The project will
multi-season uses;
(el The project will
provide
extended nighttime
and
provide
circulation
and
access
improvements to the area around the Pieri
(f) The project will attract and serve visitors fro~ a broad
range of income groups and lifestyles;
(g) The design elements of the project will retain the
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historic and unique qualities that d~stinguish the Santa
Monica Pier from other piers and conmercl.al enterprises,
and
(h) The project will e~phasize the role of the pier in the
community.
(i) The proJect will deliver l.ncreased revenues to the city
while encouraging increased public access at the Pier.
SECTION 5. Further, the City Council finds that the project
will undertake the followlng changes and mitigation ~easures
w~lch will reduce, although not elimlnate, the significant
impacts identified with respect to traffic and circulation:
(1) Restripe the northbound and southbound approaches to add
another through lane in the northbound and southbound
directions at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and
pico Boulevard (this requires eliminating peak hour
parking on Lincoln Boulevard) .
This measure, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or reduce the potential impact on
traffic circuation, therefore, the City Council finds that, as
substantially mitigated by the above specified requirements, the
potential impact on traffic and circulation is acceptable.
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SECTION 6. In the event any of the adverse environmental
effects ~dent~fied in the Final EIR are not considered
substantially mitigated within the meaning of Article VI, Section
13 of the city CSQA guidelines, and Sectlon 15093 of the state
CEQA gUldelines, the city Council finds that the benefits of the
proJect outweigh its unavoidable environmental risks for the
reasons stated in Sections 2 and 5.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section
21081.6, the mitigation measures required by this Resolution
shall be monitored by the City to ensure their compliance during
project implementation in accordance with the requirements of the
ElR's mitigation monitoring program (Final ErR, section VI) and
Development Review Permit conditlons of approval.
SECTION 8. The City council certifies that the
environmental review for the project was conducted in full
compliance with state and C~ty CEQA Guidelines, that there was
adequate public review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report,
that the City council has considered all comments on the Draf"':.
E~vironmental Impact Report and responses to comments, that the
Final Environmental Impact Report adequately dlscusses all
significant environmental issues, and that the City Council has
considered the contents of the Final Environmental I~pact Report
in its decision-making process.
SECTION 9. The city Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall
be in full force and effect.
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APPROVED AS TO FOID1:
. "?"'Io 0;. ~-~~ ~.oF
(~~M }...rt.., · '>"fV'1'O-';\> -' .
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Robert 1-1. Hyers
city Attorney
w/ccpreso
rlarch 24, 1992
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Adopted and approved thls 28th day of Aprll, 1992.
Hayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 8390(CCS)
,;:ras duly adopted by the Clty Council of the City 0:: Santa ilonica
at a meeting thereof held cn April 28 I 1992 by the follOl.ving
Council vote:
Ayes:
Councilmembers:
Abdo, Holbrook, Katz, Vazquez,
Zane
Noes: Councilmembers:
Genser, Olsen
Abstain: Councilmembers:
None
Absent: Councilme~bers:
None
ATTEST:
f~/;,J~LJ>!b~
~ '2_ c"ity ClerK I