r10696ATTACHMENT C
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10696 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING FINDINGS
NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE CALIFORNIA INCLINE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the California Incline Bridge Replacement Project (the Project) is
subject to federal, State, and City environmental review requirements because in addition
to being a City project, the City also proposes to use funds from the Federal Highway
Administration; and
WHEREAS, to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), City staff, working with technical
consultants, has prepared a joint environmental document -- an Environmental Impact
Report /Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) that analyzes the potentially significant
environmental effects of the Project; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans is the lead agency for purposes of NEPA and the City is the
lead agency for purposes of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Final EIR /EA was completed in April 2012, incorporating the 75
comment letters that were received and the written responses to each of these
comment letters along with minor clarifications and corrections; and
WHEREAS, the Final EIR /EA has been prepared in accordance with federal,
State and City CEQA guidelines; and
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WHEREAS, on July 10, 2012 the City Council of the City of Santa Monica ( "City
Council "), as the City's decision - making body, certified (i) that the Final EIR /EA was
completed in compliance with CEQA, (ii) that the City Council has reviewed and
considered the information in the Final EIR /EA, and (iii) that the Final EIR /EA reflects the
independent judgment of the City as Lead Agency,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Consistent with Article IV, Section 6 of the City of Santa Monica
CEQA Guidelines and Section 15128 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the Initial
Study /Notice of Preparation determined that the following environmental impacts were not
considered potentially significant and were not addressed further in the Final EIR /EA:
Agriculture and Forest Resources, Mineral Resources, and Population and Housing.
While no adverse impacts on Utilities and Service Systems would occur as a result of the
Project, the following mitigation measure is proposed to ensure that the adjacent water line
is protected in place and avoided during construction:
Mitigation Measure UT -1: Prior to construction, the 12 -inch CIP that
follows the slope of the incline shall be protected in place. During
construction, the protected water line shall be shut down. The Santa
Monica Water Department will conduct residual testing on a monthly
basis.
SECTION 2. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City of Santa Monica
CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 and 15092 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as
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detailed in the Final EIR /EA at Sections 2.1.1.2, 3.2.1.2, and 3.25, incorporated herein by
reference, the City Council finds that there are no significant impacts for Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and Climate Change, Public Services, and Recreation.
SECTION 3. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City of Santa Monica
CEQA Guidelines and Sections 15091(a)(1) and 15092 of the State of California CEQA
Guidelines, the City Council finds that most potential impacts resulting from the Project can
be avoided through the implementation of policies incorporated into the Project which
result in the self- mitigation of potential impacts, or can be reduced to an acceptable level.
More specifically, the significant environmental effects as identified below can feasibly be
avoided, eliminated, or substantially lessened through the adoption of proposed Mitigation
Measures recommended in the Final EIR /EA. The remaining unavoidable significant
effects cannot be fully mitigated but are nevertheless found to be acceptable due to
overriding considerations, as discussed in Section 7.
(a) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in temporary significant adverse impacts on Aesthetics, specifically creating a new source
of substantial light or glare during construction that could significantly affect residents in
the area, from a project- specific and cumulative perspective. Consistent with Article VI,
Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091(a)(1) and 15092 of the State
of California CEQA Guidelines and as detailed in the Final EIR/EA at Sections 3.2.2 and
3.3.1, incorporated herein by reference, the City Council finds that the following mitigation
measure has been required for the Project, which will avoid or substantially lessen (i.e.,
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reduce to less than significant levels) the potential significant environmental effects
identified with respect to temporary, short -term lighting (glare) impacts:
Mitigation Measure VIS -1: Any construction - related nighttime
lighting shall be directed onto the roadway of the California Incline
and shielded to prevent glare impacts on residents along SR -1 and
Ocean Avenue.
(b) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in significant adverse impacts on Biological Resources from a project- specific and
cumulative perspective. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091(a)(1) and 15092 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines
and as detailed in the Final EIR /EA at Sections 3.2.2 and 3.3.3, incorporated herein by
reference, the City Council finds that the following mitigation measures have been required
for the Project, which will avoid or substantially lessen (i.e., reduce to less than significant
levels) the potential significant environmental effects identified with respect to impacts on
Biological Resources:
Mitigation Measure BRW -1: Flags and silt fencing shall be placed
and maintained throughout the construction period to ensure that no
construction materials enter the culvert system. Once construction is
completed, the silt fencing and flags shall be removed.
Mitigation Measure BRW -2: No construction or maintenance
vehicles shall be refueled, repaired, or maintained in the study area
unless a bermed and lined refueling area is constructed and
absorbent pads for hazardous material are available in the event of a
spill.
Mitigation Measure BRV -1: Prior to any ground disturbance, the
limits of construction - related activities shall be flagged to ensure that
the smallest amount of native vegetation practicable is removed
during construction activities. A qualified biologist/botanist shall be
present during this process.
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Mitigation Measure BRV -2: BMPs shall be implemented and
enforced to reduce the possibility of a potential further spreading of
nonnative plant species to the maximum extent practicable. These
shall include ensuring that all equipment is properly cleaned prior to
entering or leaving the survey area and ensuring that any
construction or revegetation materials are weed free to the maximum
extent practicable.
Mitigation Measure BRV -3: The City shall prepare a landscape plan
prior to the start of construction. The landscape plan's plant palette
shall consist of vegetation that is native to the Coastal Zone of Los
Angeles County and use plant species that are associated with the
existing plant communities (i.e., coastal bluff- and coastal sage
scrub - associated scrub species), at densities similar to those of
undisturbed examples of the communities, to ensure successful
establishment. Removed native vegetation shall be mitigated through
revegetation at a 1:1 ratio. The landscape plan shall include, at a
minimum, details regarding the number of species to be planted and
their location, maintenance measures during and after replanting, and
the time frame for replanting.
Mitigation Measure BWL -1: If construction activities cannot be
scheduled to avoid the breeding bird season (February 15 until
September 1), California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG)
recommends that, beginning 30 days prior to the disturbance of
suitable nesting habitat, the City arrange for weekly bird surveys to
detect any protected native birds in the habitat to be removed or any
other habitat within 300 feet of the construction work area (within 500
feet for raptors). A qualified biologist who has experience with nesting
birds shall conduct the surveys. The surveys shall continue on a
weekly basis, with the last survey conducted no more than 3 days
prior to the initiation of clearance /construction work. If a protected
native bird is found, the project proponent shall delay all
clearance /construction disturbance activities within suitable nesting
habitat or within 300 feet of nesting habitat (within 500 feet for raptor
nesting habitat) until September 1 or continue surveys to locate any
nests. If an active nest is located, clearing and construction within 300
feet of the nest (within 500 feet for raptor nests) shall be postponed
until the nest is vacated and juveniles have fledged and there is no
evidence of a second attempt at nesting. To avoid a nest, the limits of
construction shall be established in the field with flagging and stakes
or construction fencing. Construction personnel shall be instructed on
the sensitivity of the area. If construction timing can be adjusted to
occur September 1 through February 14, the above minimization and
avoidance measures shall not be necessary.
Mitigation Measure BWL -2: Prior to the start of any project
activities, a preconstruction survey shall be performed for bats.
Preconstruction surveys shall be conducted during early spring,
which is when the bats typically arrive. If found they can be excluded
before maternity roosts are established. If none is found, no further
avoidance measures or mitigation would be necessary.
(c) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in significant adverse impacts on Cultural Resources, specifically if buried archaeological
resources are discovered, from a project- specific and cumulative perspective. Consistent
with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091(a)(1) and
15092 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines and as detailed in the Final EIR /EA at
Sections 3.2.2 and 3.3.4, incorporated herein by reference, the City Council finds that the
following mitigation measures have been required for the Project, which will avoid or
substantially lessen (i.e., reduce to less than significant levels) the potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to impacts on buried archaeological
resources:
Mitigation Measure CR -1: If human remains are discovered,
California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that further
disturbances and activities shall cease in any area or nearby area
suspected to overlie remains and the county coroner shall be
contacted. Pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section
5097.98, if the remains are thought to be Native American, the
coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission
(NAHC), which will then notify the most likely descendent. At that
time, the person who discovered the remains will contact the Caltrans
District 7 Environmental Branch to work with the most likely
descendent on the respectful treatment and disposition of the
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remains. Further provisions of PRC Section 5097.98 are to be
followed, as applicable.
Mitigation Measure CR -2: If cultural materials are discovered during
construction, all earthmoving activity within and around the immediate
discovery area will be diverted until a qualified archaeologist can
assess the nature and significance of the find.
Mitigation Measure CR -3: If buried cultural resources, such as
flaked or ground stone, historic debris, building foundations, or
non -human bone, are inadvertently discovered during
ground- disturbing activities, work shall stop in that area and within
100 feet of the find until a qualified archaeologist can assess the
significance of the find and, if necessary, develop appropriate
treatment measures. Treatment measures typically include
developing avoidance strategies, capping with fill material, or
mitigating impacts through data recovery programs such as
excavation or detailed documentation.
(c) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in significant adverse impacts on Cultural Resources, specifically if buried paleontological
resources are discovered, from a project- specific and cumulative perspective. Consistent
with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091(a)(1) and
15092 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines and as detailed in the Final EIR /EA at
Sections 3.2.2 and 3.3.4, incorporated herein by reference, the City Council finds that the
following mitigation measures have been required for the Project, which will avoid or
substantially lessen (i.e., reduce to less than significant levels) the potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to impacts on buried paleontological
resources:
Mitigation Measure PR -1: If paleontological materials are located
below the surface during construction of the project, work shall be
halted in that area so that the significance of the find can be
determined by a qualified paleontologist.
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Mitigation Measure PR -2: Recovered specimens shall be prepared
to a point of identification and permanent preservation, including
washing of sediments to recover small invertebrates and vertebrates.
Identification shall include an assessment by a qualified
paleontologist to determine if the recovered specimens qualify for
protection as unique or "historical resources' under PRC Section
15064.5.
Mitigation Measure PR -3: Unique specimens worthy of preservation
shall be curated into a professional, accredited museum repository
with permanent retrievable storage.
Mitigation Measure PR -4: A report of findings, with an appended
itemized inventory of specimens shall be prepared. The report and
inventory, when submitted to the City, shall signify completion of the
program to mitigate impacts on paleontological resources.
(d) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in significant adverse impacts on Geology and Soils, specifically with regards to unstable
and expansive soils, from a project- specific perspective. Consistent with Article VI,
Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091(a)(1) and 15092 of the State
of California CEQA Guidelines and as detailed in the Final EIR /EA at Sections 3.2.2 and
3.3.5, incorporated herein by reference, the City Council finds that the following mitigation
measures have been required for the Project, which will avoid or substantially lessen (i.e.,
reduce to less than significant levels) the potential significant environmental effects
identified with respect to impacts to unstable and expansive soils:
Mitigation Measure GS -1: Design and construction of structures for
the proposed project shall conform to all applicable provisions and
guidelines set forth by Caltrans.
Mitigation Measure GS -2: If appropriate, the following actions shall
be incorporated into the project:
• removal of unsuitable subgrade soils and
• replacement with engineered fill,
• installation of cathodic protection systems to protect
buried metal utilities,
• use of coated or nonmetallic (i.e., concrete or PVC)
pipes that are not susceptible to corrosion,
• construction of foundations using sulfate- resistant
concrete,
• support of structures on deep -pile foundations,
• densification of compactable subgrade soils with in situ
techniques, and
• placement of moisture barriers above and around
expansive subgrade soils to help prevent variations in
soil moisture content.
(e) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in significant adverse impacts on Hazards and Hazardous Materials from a project- specific
and cumulative perspective. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091(a)(1) and 15092 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines
and as detailed in the Final EIR /EA at Sections 3.2.2 and 3.3.6, incorporated herein by
reference, the City Council finds that the following mitigation measures have been required
for the Project, which will avoid or substantially lessen (i.e., reduce to less than significant
levels) the potential significant environmental effects identified with respect to .Hazards and
Hazardous Materials impacts:
Mitigation Measure HM -1: Abatement of asbestos and lead -based
paint shall be conducted in accordance with applicable regulations,
including South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Rule 1403, prior to any demolition or bridge rehabilitation activities.
Mitigation Measure HM -2: To address issues related to the potential
to encounter aerially- deposited lead (ADL) in unpaved areas requiring
excavation within 25 to 30 feet of the edge of the roadway pavement,
a Site Investigation (SI) for ADL shall be performed to determine the
extent of possible contamination within the state right -of -way. A work
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plan for conducting testing for ADL shall be submitted to the Caltrans
Hazardous Waste Branch for review and acceptance prior to
conducting the SI (testing). The SI report shall then be submitted to
the Caltrans Hazardous Waste Branch for review and approval.
Handling and disposal of excavated material shall be determined
based on the results of the SI.
Mitigation Measure HM -3: During excavation, the contractor shall
observe the exposed soil for visual evidence of contamination. If
visual contamination indicators are observed during excavation or
grading activities, all work shall stop and an investigation shall be
designed and performed to verify the presence and extent of
contamination at the site. A qualified and approved environmental
consultant shall perform the review and investigation. Results shall be
reviewed and approved by the applicable local and state agencies
prior to construction. The investigation shall include collecting
samples for laboratory analysis and quantifying contaminant levels
within the proposed excavation and surface disturbance areas.
Subsurface investigation shall determine appropriate worker
protection and hazardous material handling and disposal procedures
appropriate for the project site.
Mitigation Measure HM -4: Areas with contaminated soil determined
to be hazardous waste shall be excavated by personnel who have
been trained through the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration — recommended 40 -hour safety program (29 CFR
1910.120), with an approved plan for excavation, control of
contaminant releases to the air, and off -site transport or on -site
treatment. Health and safety plans prepared by a qualified and
approved industrial hygienist shall be developed to protect the public
and all workers in the construction area. Health and safety plans shall
be reviewed and approved by the appropriate local and state
agencies.
Mitigation Measure HM -5: Should construction activities result in the
removal of yellow or white painted or thermoplastic traffic stripes, the
age of the traffic striping shall be determined. If lead or chromium is
present in the materials at or above hazardous waste levels, it shall
be disposed of at a permitted Class I disposal facility in California. In
addition, a project- specific Lead Compliance Plan shall be required to
prevent or minimize worker exposure to lead while handling materials
containing lead. Attention shall be directed to Title 8, California Code
of Regulations, Section 1532.1, Lead. Although there is no evidence
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that groundwater in the vicinity of the California Incline contains high
levels of contaminants or hazardous materials, the measure below
shall be implemented.
Mitigation Measure HM -6: Excavations below the elevations of
groundwater could experience strong seepage and require
dewatering. The contractor shall observe the groundwater for visual
evidence of contamination or unusual odors. The contractor shall
comply with all applicable regulations and permit requirements for
construction dewatering. This may include laboratory testing,
treatment of contaminated groundwater, or other disposal options.
(f) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in significant adverse impacts on Hydrology and Water Quality, specifically with regards to
water quality, from a project- specific and cumulative perspective. Consistent with Article
VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091(a)(1) and 15092 of the
State of California CEQA Guidelines and as detailed in the Final EIR /EA at Sections 3.2.2
and 3.3.7, incorporated herein by reference, the City Council finds that the following
mitigation measure has been required for the Project, which will avoid or substantially
lessen (i.e., reduce to less than significant levels) the potential significant environmental
effects identified with respect to impacts to water quality:
Mitigation Measure WQ -1: Under the statewide National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General
Permit, the project proponent, the City, must submit a Notice of Intent
to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) prior to
commencement of construction activities. In addition, the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be prepared and
implemented at the project site and revised as necessary as
administrative or physical conditions change. The SWPPP shall
include best management practices (BMPs) that address source
reduction and provide the measures and controls necessary to
mitigate impacts of potential pollutant sources. The SWPPP shall be
available to the public under Section 308(b) of the Clean Water Act
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(CWA) and shall be made available to the SWRCB upon request.
Required elements of the SWPPP include:
• a site description addressing the elements and
characteristics specific to the site;
a descriptions of BMPs for erosion and sediment
control;
• BMPs for construction waste handling and disposal;
• implementation of approved local plans;
• proposed post- construction controls, including a
description of local post- construction erosion and
sediment control requirements; and
• non - stormwater management.
Recommended BMPs for the construction phase shall pertain to
proper stockpiling and disposal of demolition debris, concrete, and
soil; protecting existing storm drain inlets; stabilizing disturbed areas;
erosion controls; proper management of construction materials;
waste management; aggressive litter control; and sediment controls.
SECTION 4. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City of Santa Monica
CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091, 15092, and 15093 of the State of California CEQA
Guidelines, the City Council finds that significant adverse environmental effects in the
areas of air quality (project- specific and cumulative construction impacts), cultural
resources (project- specific and cumulative demolition of a historic resource), land use and
planning (project- specific and cumulative inconsistency with City preservation policies and
goals) noise (project- specific and cumulative periodic increases in ambient noise levels
during construction), and transportation /traffic (temporary construction traffic impacts)
cannot feasibly be avoided or mitigated to below a level of significance. Nevertheless,
these impacts are found to be outweighed by overriding considerations as discussed in
Section 7.
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(a) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could
potentially result in significant adverse impacts on air quality, specifically construction
emissions that could contribute substantially to an existing or projected temporary air
quality violation during construction, from a project- specific and cumulative perspective.
Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines and
Section 15091, 15092, and 15093 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines, and as
detailed in Final EIR /EA Section 3.2.3.1, incorporated herein by reference, the City Council
finds that the following mitigation measures have been required in the Project that will
eliminate most of the Project's impacts on construction emissions:
Mitigation Measure AQ -1: Water or a stabilizing agent shall be
applied to exposed surfaces in sufficient quantities to prevent the
generation of dust plumes.
Mitigation Measure AQ -2: The construction contractor shall use at
least one of the following measures at each vehicle egress point from
the project site to a paved public road:
Install a pad with washed gravel, maintained in
clean condition, to a depth of at least 6 inches and
at least 30 feet wide and 50 feet long;
Pave the surface to a length of at least 100 feet
and 20 feet wide; or
Use a wheel shaker /wheel spreading device with
raised dividers, at least 24 feet long and 10 feet
wide, to remove bulk material from tires and
vehicle undercarriages or install a wheel washing
system to remove bulk material from tires and
vehicle undercarriages.
Mitigation Measure AQ -3: All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, or other
loose materials shall be covered (e.g., with tarps or other enclosures
that would reduce fugitive dust emissions).
Mitigation Measure AQ -4: Construction activity on unpaved
surfaces shall be suspended when winds exceed 25 miles per hour.
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Mitigation Measure AQ -5: Heavy -duty equipment operations shall
be suspended during first- and second -stage smog alerts.
Mitigation Measure AQ -6: Disturbed ground cover shall be replaced
as quickly as possible.
Mitigation Measure AQ -7: The construction contractor shall
maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition and in
proper tune per manufacturers' specifications.
Mitigation Measure AQ -8: All diesel - powered construction
equipment in use shall have control equipment that meets, at a
minimum, Tier III emissions requirements. In the event that Tier III
equipment is not available, diesel - powered construction equipment in
use shall have emissions control equipment with a minimum of Tier II
diesel standards.
Mitigation Measure AQ -9: During project construction, the
developer shall require all contractors to turn off all construction
equipment and delivery vehicles when not in use or prohibit idling in
excess of 5 minutes.
Mitigation Measure AQ -10: Construction contractors shall comply
with SCAQMD Rule 1403 (Asbestos Emissions from
Demolition /Renovation Activities). The requirements for demolition
activities include asbestos surveying, notification, removal procedures
and time schedules, handling and clean -up procedures, and storage,
disposal, and landfilling requirements for asbestos - containing waste
materials.
Mitigation Measure AQ -11: Construction contractors shall prepare a
project- specific Lead Compliance Plan to prevent or minimize worker
exposure to lead while handling material containing ADL. The Lead
Compliance Plan shall contain the elements listed in Title 8, California
Code of Regulations, Section 1532.1(e)(2)(B). Before submission to
the engineer, the Lead Compliance Plan shall be approved by an
industrial hygienist who is certified in comprehensive practice by the
American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Tha plan shall be submitted to
the engineer for review and acceptance at least 15 days prior to
begininning work in areas containing ADL.
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However, the City Council further finds even with implementation of all feasible
mitigation measures, identified above, NO., PM2.5, and PM10 emissions would continue
to exceed localized significance thresholds during construction and NOx emissions would
also exceed regional thresholds during construction. Therefore, construction of the Project
would result in a short -term unavoidable and significant impact with regards to regional
and localized construction emissions.
(b) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could
potentially result in significant adverse impacts to cultural resources, specifically the
potential demolition of an on -site historical resource, from a project- specific and cumulative
perspective. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City of Santa Monica CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091, 15092, and 15093 of the State of California CEQA
Guidelines, and as detailed in Final EIR /EA Sections 2.1.9 and 3.2.3.2, incorporated
herein by reference, the City Council finds that the following mitigation measures have
been required in the project that will minimize some of the Project's impacts on the
historical resource:
Mitigation Measure CR -4: Prior to the start of any work that could
adversely affect any characteristics that qualify the California Incline
(Bridge #53C -0543) as a historic property, Caltrans shall ensure that
the recordation measures specified in this measure (subsections a -d,
below) are completed.
a. The City shall take large- format photographs (4 —by 5 -inch, or
larger, negative size) showing Bridge #53C -0543 in context as well as
details of its historic engineering features. Photographs shall be
processed for archival permanence in accordance with Historic
American Engineering Record (HAER) photographic specifications.
Views of Bridge #53C -0543 shall include:
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• contextual views showing Bridge #53C -0543 in its setting.
• elevation views.
• views of the bridge's approaches and abutments.
• detail of views of significant engineering and design elements.
b. The City shall make a reasonable and good faith effort to
locate historic construction drawings for Bridge #53 -0543. If these
drawings are located, the City shall photographically reproduce plans,
elevations, and selected details from these drawings in accordance
with HAER photographic specifications. If they are legible in this
format, reduced -size copies (8.5 by 11 inches) of construction
drawings may be included as pages of the report cited in subsection
"c" of this mitigation measure rather than photographed and included
as photographic documentation. The City shall promptly notify
Caltrans if historic construction drawings for Bridge #53C -0543
cannot be located. In that event, the requirements of this paragraph
shall not apply.
C. A written historical and descriptive report for Bridge #53C-
0543 will be completed. This report will provide a physical description
of the bridge, discuss its construction and its significance under
applicable NRHP criteria, and address the historical context for its
construction following the format and instructions in the September
1993 National Park Service document Guidelines for Preparing
Written Historical and Descriptive Data.
d. Upon completion, copies of the documentation prescribed in
subsection "c" of this mitigation measure shall be retained by Caltrans
District 7, deposited in the Caltrans Transportation History Library in
Sacramento, submitted to the Office of Historic Preservation, and
offered to the City of Los Angeles Public Library and the City of Santa
Monica Public Library.
Mitigation Measure CR -5: The City shall install informative
permanent metal plaques at both ends of the new bridge that provide
a brief history of the original bridge, its engineering features and
characteristics, the reasons for its demolition, and a statement of the
characteristics of the replacement structure. The State Historic
Preservation Officer shall have 30 days to review proposed plaque
information before the plaques are produced and installed.
Mitigation Measure CR -6: The City shall prepare a web site,
or adapt its current web site, to make information from the Historic
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American Buildings Survey (NABS) /HAER report available to the
public for at least 5 years. The information will also be made available
to the Caltrans Transportation Library in Sacramento for inclusion on
its web site.
However, the City Council further finds that even with implementation of all feasible
mitigation measures, identified above, it would not reduce the significant adverse impacts
to the on -site historical resource to below the level of significance, given the proposed
demolition of the California Incline. As a result, this impact is considered significant and
unavoidable.
(c) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could
potentially result in significant adverse impacts to land use and planning, specifically
inconsistency with City policies related to historic preservation, from a project- specific and
cumulative perspective due to demolition of a historical resource. Consistent with Article
VI, Section 12 of the City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091, 15092,
and 15093 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines, and as detailed in Final EIR /EA
Sections 2.1.1.2 and 3.2.3, incorporated herein by reference, the City Council finds that
the following mitigation measures have been required in the project that will minimize the
Project's impacts on land use and planning due to demolition of the historical resource:
Mitigation Measure CR -4: Prior to the start of any work that could
adversely affect any characteristics that qualify the California Incline
(Bridge #53C -0543) as a historic property, Caltrans shall ensure that
the recordation measures specified in this measure (subsections a -d,
below) are completed.
a. The City shall take large- format photographs (4 —by 5 -inch, or
larger, negative size) showing Bridge #53C -0543 in context as well as
details of its historic engineering features. Photographs shall be
processed for archival permanence in accordance with Historic
American Engineering Record (HAER) photographic specifications.
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Views of Bridge #53C -0543 shall include:
• contextual views showing Bridge #53C -0543 in its setting.
• elevation views.
• views of the bridge's approaches and abutments.
• detail of views of significant engineering and design elements.
b. The City shall make a reasonable and good faith effort to
locate historic construction drawings for Bridge #53 -0543. If these
drawings are located, the City shall photographically reproduce plans,
elevations, and selected details from these drawings in accordance
with HAER photographic specifications. If they are legible in this
format, reduced -size copies (8.5 by 11 inches) of construction
drawings may be included as pages of the report cited in subsection
"c" of this mitigation measure rather than photographed and included
as photographic documentation. The City shall promptly notify
Caltrans if historic construction drawings for Bridge #53C -0543
cannot be located. In that event, the requirements of this paragraph
shall not apply.
C. A written historical and descriptive report for Bridge #53C-
0543 will be completed. This report will provide a physical description
of the bridge, discuss its construction and its significance under
applicable NRHP criteria, and address the historical context for its
construction following the format and instructions in the September
1993 National Park Service document Guidelines for Preparing
Written Historical and Descriptive Data.
d. Upon completion, copies of the documentation prescribed in
subsection "c" of this mitigation measure shall be retained by Caltrans
District 7, deposited in the Caltrans Transportation History Library in
Sacramento, submitted to the Office of Historic Preservation, and
offered to the City of Los Angeles Public Library and the City of Santa
Monica Public Library.
Mitigation Measure CR -5: The City shall install informative
permanent metal plaques at both ends of the new bridge that provide
a brief history of the original bridge, its engineering features and
characteristics, the reasons for its demolition, and a statement of the
characteristics of the replacement structure. The State Historic
Preservation Officer shall have 30 days to review proposed plaque
information before the plaques are produced and installed.
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Mitigation Measure CR -6: The City shall prepare a web site, or
adapt its current web site, to make information from the Historic
American Buildings Survey (NABS) /HAER report available to the
public for at least 5 years. The information will also be made available
to the Caltrans Transportation Library in Sacramento for inclusion on
its web site.
However, the City Council further finds that even with the implementation of all
feasible mitigation measures, identified above, it would not reduce the significant adverse
impacts to the on -site historical resource to below the level of significance, given the
resource's complete demolition. As a result, this impact is considered significant and
unavoidable.
(d) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in potentially significant adverse impacts on noise, specifically construction- related,
temporary or periodic increases in ambient noise levels, from a project- specific and
cumulative perspective. Although noise levels during construction would be less than
significant the majority of the time, construction noise would still be clearly audible and
could cause annoyance at nearby noise - sensitive uses, especially if construction
activities are performed during more noise- sensitive extended hours (6:00 a.m. to 8:00
a.m. /6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. /5:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday). Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City of Santa
Monica CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091, 15092, and 15093 of the State of California
CEQA Guidelines, and as detailed in Final EIR/EA Sections 2.2.7 and 3.2.3.4,
incorporated herein by reference, the City Council finds that the following mitigation
measures have been required in the Project that will eliminate most of the Project's short -
term noise impacts:
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Mitigation Measure N -1: All noise - producing project equipment and
vehicles using internal combustion engines shall be equipped with
mufflers; air -inlet silencers, where appropriate; and any other
shrouds, shields, or noise - reducing features, in good operating
condition, that meet or exceed original factory specification. Mobile or
fixed "package" equipment (e.g., arc welders, air compressors) shall
be equipped with shrouds and noise - control features that are readily
available for that type of equipment.
Mitigation Measure N -2: All mobile or fixed noise - producing
equipment used on the project that is regulated for noise output by a
local, state, or federal agency shall comply with such regulation while
in the course of project activity.
Mitigation Measure N -3: Electrically powered equipment shall be
used instead of pneumatic or internal combustion - powered
equipment, where feasible.
Mitigation Measure N-4: Material stockpiles and mobile equipment
staging, parking, and maintenance areas shall be located as far as
practicable from noise - sensitive receptors.
Mitigation Measure N -5: The use of noise - producing signals,
including horns, whistles, alarms, and bells, shall be for safety
warning purposes only.
Mitigation Measure N -6: No project - related public address or music
system shall be audible at any adjacent noise - sensitive receptor.
Mitigation Measures N -7: The on -site construction supervisor shall
have the responsibility and authority to receive and resolve noise
complaints. A clear appeals process to the City shall be established
prior to the commencement of construction that shall allow for the
resolution of noise problems that cannot be immediately solved by
the site supervisor.
Mitigation Measures N -8: Pile driving shall be restricted to the hours
between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
With respect to noise and vibration, the greater the vertical and
horizontal distance from the noise source, the less the effects of
any noise or vibration would be. The bluffs between the California
Incline and Palisades Park provide a natural shielding effect with
respect to noise for most of the project alignment. As the sound
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waves travel, both vertically and horizontally, the intensity and level
of the noise decreases. Therefore, a 10- foot -tall temporary noise
barrier was determined to be appropriate during construction.
Mitigation Measure N -9: A 10- foot -tall temporary noise barrier shall
be constructed at the project site to provide noise attenuation benefits
to the lower floors of nearby residential buildings, which are the most
likely to be affected by construction - period noise.
However, the City Council further finds that even with the implementation of all
feasible mitigation measures, identified above, the short -term noise impact may remain
significant and unavoidable since construction hours may be extended beyond the City's
normal hours for construction pursuant to an after -hours construction permit and these
construction noise levels could exceed the noise standards set forth in the Santa Monica
Noise Ordinance at nearby sensitive receptors.
(e) The Final EIR /EA determined that without mitigation the Project could result
in significant adverse impacts on transportation /traffic, specifically, temporary closure of
the California Incline during construction would redistribute traffic that is currently using the
California Incline, impacting Channel Road /Entrada Road via PCH, Ocean Avenue via
Moomat Ahiko Way, and Lincoln Boulevard /4th Street via 1 -10. Consistent with Article VI,
Section 12 of the City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091, 15092, and
15093 of the State of California CEQA Guidelines, and as detailed in Final EIR /EA
Sections 2.1.7 and 3.2.3.3, the City Council finds that the following mitigation measures
have been required in the Project that would eliminate some of the Project's construction
traffic impacts:
Mitigation MeasureTR -1: Restripe Moomat Ahiko Way to provide
dual left -turn lanes and dual right -turn lanes at Ocean Avenue. The
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existing raised median on Moomat Ahiko Way will also need to be
reconstructed.
Mitigation Measure TR -2: Traffic signals along Ocean Avenue shall
be synchronized to minimize north -south traffic delays. Traffic
conditions shall be monitored regularly and traffic signal timing shall
be adjusted as needed. For example, signal timing could be adjusted
at locations where severe queuing results in long delays or restricts
one or more movements at an intersection. This would result in
benefits from reduced travel time and traffic delay. The City of Santa
Monica shall monitor traffic conditions and adjust signal timing as
necessary on a daily basis for the first 30 days after closure of the
California Incline and on a weekly basis thereafter, unless severe
queuing continues to require more frequent monitoring. To improve
its ability to monitor traffic conditions, the City shall install additional
closed- circuit television (CCTV) cameras at key traffic signal -
controlled intersections along Ocean Avenue. Currently, CCTV
cameras are located along Ocean Avenue at California Avenue,
Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard, Colorado Avenue, and
Pico Boulevard. The City will install three new CCTV cameras along
Ocean Avenue at Arizona Avenue, Broadway, and Moomat Ahiko
Way.
Mitigation Measure TR -3: Implement stricter pedestrian controls at
the Ocean Avenue /Colorado Avenue /Pier Bridge intersection to
ensure the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicular
traffic at this busy intersection. These may include pedestrian
barricades, fencing, or channelization devices. The types of
pedestrian controls will depend on traffic conditions during the
construction period and specific measures determined and approved
by the City of Santa Monica.
Mitigation MeasureTR -4: Dynamic signage shall be installed at
least one month in advance of the construction start date to advise
motorists of the California Incline's closure, as well as the estimated
delay time, and direct them to the Ocean Avenue / Moomat Ahiko Way
detour. Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS) equipped with
cellular data modems shall be used, allowing the City to make
modifications to messages from a centralized location.
Mitigation MeasureTR -5: If needed, assign traffic officers to direct
vehicular traffic and pedestrians. For example, traffic officers could be
assigned to intersections where vehicle queues in the left -turn lane
severely disrupt through movements and overall traffic operations. An
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officer could alleviate blockages and improve operations by manually
directing traffic flow when needed. Traffic conditions shall be
monitored regularly, with traffic officers assigned by the City's traffic
engineer.
Mitigation MeasureTR -6: City of Santa Monica construction project
managers shall be the point of contact for the proposed project. Also,
a public relations firm shall be contracted to help relay information
about construction to residents and members of the community. In
addition, a hotline service shall be provided to record
comments /complaints during construction. As is standard practice
with all City projects requiring detours, the closure of the incline, as
well as the location of the designated detour route, shall be
communicated in advance through flyers, updates on the City's web
site, and the online resource pchpartners.org.
Mitigation Measure TR -7: In the event that traffic conditions during
construction obstruct ingress /egress at residential properties located
along Ocean Avenue and PCH adjacent to the project site, flagmen
shall be used to help residents enter and exit the parking areas of the
buildings.
Mitigation Measure TR -8: Seek implementation of Automated
Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) /Adaptive Traffic Control
System (ATCS). LADOT is planning to implement ATSAC /ATCS
improvements at signalized intersections located in Santa Monica
Canyon. The ATSAC /ATCS Pacific Palisades project which is
currently under construction, includes the intersections of Channel
Road /Entrada Drive /Ocean Avenue and Channel Road /Mesa
Road /Entrada Drive in Santa Monica Canyon and Signalized
intersections along Sunset Boulevard east of PCH to Bundy Drive.
ATSAC /ATCS monitors traffic conditions in real time and adjusts
Signal timing to reduce vehicular delay. The system, which is being
developed independent of the California Incline project, is
scheduled to be completed by August 2012.
Mitigation Measure TR -9: Seek installation of CCTV cameras to
monitor traffic in Santa Monica Canyon. Traffic signals would be
adjusted, and PCMS would be updated as necessary (e.g., should
severe queuing at intersections occur) during construction.
Mitigation Measure TR -10: Seek monitoring of traffic along PCH in
real time using existing CCTV cameras. Install dynamic signage
along PCH to advise motorists and direct them to the Ocean
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Avenue / Moomat Ahiko Way detour as well as 1 -10 via 4th Street
and Lincoln Boulevard. Traffic signals would be adjusted, and
PCMS would be updated as necessary for traffic headed south on
PCH.
Mitigation Measure TR -11: Seek installation of detour signage
(both static and dynamic) at least a month in advance of the
construction start date, along U.S. 101 and 1 -10, to notify drivers
about the closure of the Incline and potential traffic delays, The
signs would encourage drivers to use U.S. 101, 1 -10, and 1 -405
instead of PCH when traveling to and from Santa Monica, the
Palisades and canyons, Malibu, the San Fernando Valley, the
Greater Los Angeles area, and Ventura County.
Mitigation Measure TR -12: Seek the linking of traffic monitoring
data to detour signage to inform motorists of real -time traffic
conditions and travel times. This would be accomplished by using
portable dynamic messaging signs and cellular communications.
Mitigation Measure TR -13: Seek the assignment of traffic officers.
The City of Santa Monica would reimburse the City of Los Angeles
for traffic officers provided within Santa Monica Canyon. Traffic
conditions would be monitored when the construction period
begins, with traffic officers used as needed (e.g., when vehicle
queues in the left -turn lane severely disrupt through movements
and overall traffic operations).
Mitigation Measure TR -14: Seek the formation of a subcommittee
of the existing PCH Partners that would include the City of Santa
Monica, City of Los Angeles, Caltrans, and other appropriate
agencies /organizations to refine specific details of the TMP further
prior to commencement of construction.
Mitigation Measure TR -15: Seek contact with GPS and online
mapping companies (e.g., Google, Yahoo, Sigalert.com,
MapQuest, Garmin, TomTom, AAA) for information regarding
detour routes and real -time traffic conditions.
Mitigation Measure TR -16: Seek the posting of detour signs on
PCH to encourage use of the designated detour route (Ocean
Avenue via Moomat Ahiko Way).
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However, the City Council further finds that even with the implementation of all
feasible mitigation measures, identified above and because the City does not have
jurisdiction over Santa Monica Canyon streets, PCH, or 1 -10, and therefore cannot require
that all the proposed mitigation measures be implemented, the construction traffic impacts
remain temporary significant and unavoidable.
SECTION 5. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City of Santa Monica
CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091, 15092, and 15093 of the State of California CEQA
Guidelines, and as detailed in Final EIR /EA Section 1.4, incorporated herein by reference,
the City Council finds that, based on the impacts of the proposed project and other project
alternatives:
(a) The No -Build Alternative would not result in the construction impacts
identified in the Final EIR /EA that would result with the Project because no changes or
improvements to the existing California Incline would occur. However, according to
Section 15126.6(e)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines, if the environmentally superior
alternative is the "no project" alternative, the EIR shall also identify an environmentally
superior alternative among the other alternatives. Of the alternatives considered, the
Project would be the environmentally superior alternative.
Furthermore, while the construction impacts would be less under the No -Build
Alternative, there are other significant impacts that could occur by not taking any action
under the No -Build Alternative. The condition of the existing California Incline Bridge is
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poor and the deteriorated condition of the bridge makes corrective action necessary. The
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works rated the structure as structurally
deficient with a sufficiency rating of 34.1 out of 100. The bridge railing has concrete spalls
and is rated as substandard. Under the No -Build Alternative, continued deterioration of
the California Incline could render it unusable as a vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle
bridge. Continued deterioration would also have a significant impact on the qualities that
make the California Incline a visual and historic resource in the community. The California
Incline would also continue to pose a hazard to motorists and pedestrians in the event of a
major earthquake. For these reasons, the City Council rejects this alternative as
infeasible.
(b) Build Alternative, Design Option 2, Precast Slab Bridge Spanning
Longitudinally, would be similar to the Project. Like the Project, Build Alternative, Design
Option 2 would also meet the purpose and need, which is to correct deficiencies in the
bridge and make it safe for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian use. The Final EIR /EA
demonstrated that the Project and Build Alternative, Design Option 2 would also have
similar environmental effects during construction and operations. However, a substantial
number of comments received during the public circulation period (included in Chapter 4 of
the FEIR) expressed a desire for the City to pursue constructing the project in the shortest
amount of time possible. Although the construction schedule for both design options is
similar, as discussed in the Type Selection Report (included in Appendix J of the Final
EIR /EA), Design Option 2 (precast option) is likely to require more lane closures and night
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work than the Project (cast -in -place option). The precast bridge would have a lifting and
placing operation, then an additional operation to place the cast -in -place topping slab. The
superstructure of the cast -in -place bridge under the Project could be completed in one
operation, and lane closures should not be required during placement of the concrete. For
these reasons, the City Council rejects this alternative as infeasible.
(c) Eight design options were considered by the City and Caltrans in 2009 and
early 2010 as part of the type selection process. The two design options discussed above
were selected to be carried forward for further analysis as part of the Build Alternative and
are analyzed in detail in the Final EIR /EA. The remaining six design options, which
included rehabilitation of the existing bridge and construction of the bridge at an alternative
location, are described in Section 1.4.2 Environmentally Superior Alternative (CEQA) of
the Final EIR /EA. The criteria used in design option evaluation included environmental,
geotechnical, structural, cost, and community impacts. Each of these design options were
determined to be infeasible and consequently were not carried forward in the draft EIR /EA.
SECTION 6. The preceding Findings, although based primarily on conclusions in
the Final EIR /EA, have not attempted to describe the full analysis of each environmental
impact contained in the Final EIR /EA. Instead, the Findings incorporate by reference the
discussions and analyses in the Final EIR /EA and supporting reference documents for
the Final EIR /EA's determinations regarding the nature and severity of the impacts of
the Project and mitigation measures designed to address those impacts. In making
these findings, the City Council ratifies, adopts, and incorporates into these findings the
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analysis and explanation in the Final EIR /EA and ratifies, adopts, and incorporates in
these findings the determinations and conclusions of the Final EIR /EA.
SECTION 7. The Final EIR /EA found that the project would result in significant
unavoidable adverse impacts in the areas of air quality (project- specific and cumulative
construction impacts), cultural resources (project- specific and cumulative demolition of a
historic resource), land use and planning (project- specific and cumulative inconsistency
with City policies related to historic preservation) noise (project- specific and cumulative
exposure of persons to excessive temporary noise levels and periodic increases in
ambient noise levels), and transportation /traffic (traffic impacts during construction).
Consistent with Article VI, Section 13 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15093 of
the State of California CEQA Guidelines, the City Council hereby makes a Statement of
Overriding Considerations and finds that the benefits of the project, as outlined below,
outweigh its unavoidable environmental impacts and thus render those impacts
acceptable. Any one of these reasons is sufficient to justify approval of the Project.
Thus, even if a court were to conclude that not every reason is supported by substantial
evidence, the City Council would stand by its determination that each individual reason
is sufficient. The substantial evidence supporting the various benefits can be found in
the preceding findings, which are incorporated by reference into this section, and in the
documents found in the Record of Proceedings. The benefits of the project outweigh its
unavoidable environmental impacts because the Project would:
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(a) Correct the California Incline bridge's structural and seismic deficiencies
caused by age and damage during the Sylmar and Northridge earthquakes, in order to
minimize the risk of the structure's collapse;
(b) Improve the geologic integrity of the upper bluffs on the California Incline, to
minimize the risks to vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians posed by landslides and erosion;
(c) Improve the safety of multi -modal uses of the California Incline by including
barrier separation between the replacement structure's vehicular lanes and bicycle lanes,
as well as an exclusive pedestrian sidewalk, to accommodate all users more safely;
(d) Ensure that access to year -round revenue generators (i.e., beaches, parks,
shopping, dining, and entertainment) will not be compromised, because the California
Incline is a key transportation facility connecting travel between the beach and the rest of
the City (it is one of only two roadways that provide a direct vehicular connection between
SR -1 and Ocean Avenue), as well as linking Santa Monica to Malibu and other coastal
communities via SR -1; and
(e) Maintain the direct pedestrian and bicycle system connection between the
pedestrian and bicycle paths along the beach and those on Ocean Avenue and within
Palisades Park.
SECTION 8. Consistent with Section 21081.6(a) of the California Environmental
Quality Act, the documents that constitute the record of proceedings for approving this
project are located in the Department of Public Works Engineering Division, 1437 41h
29
Street, Suite 300, Santa Monica, California. The custodian of these documents is Mr.
Mark Cuneo, Principal Civil Engineer.
SECTION 9. Consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City
Council adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, to mitigate or avoid significant effects of the Project on the environment, as
detailed in Section 3 of this resolution, and to ensure compliance during project
implementation.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Exhibit A
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City of Santa Monica
Engineering Division
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Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310.458.8979
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword................................................................................. ...............................
Listof Acronyms .................................................................... ...............................
Introduction............................................................................. ...............................
Environmental Impact Overview ............................................ ...............................
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting ..................................... ...............................
Appendix A: Sample Compliance Form .........................
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) is a California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)- mandated outcome of the environmental analysis process undertaken for
the California Incline Bridge Replacement project. The results of the environmental analyses,
including proposed mitigation measures, are documented in the Final EIR/EA (April 2012) for
the proposed project.
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
AB
Assembly Bill
ADL
Aerially- deposited lead
ATSAC
Automated traffic surveillance and control
ATCS
Adaptive traffic control system
BMPs
Best Management Practices
Caltrans
California Department of Transportation
CCTV
Closed- circuit television
CDFG
California Department of Fish & Game
CEQA
California Environmental Quality Act
CIP
Cast -iron pipe
CWA
Clean Water Act
EIR
Environmental Impact Report
LADOT
City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation
HABS
Historic American Building Survey
HAER
Historic American Engineering Record
MMRP
Mitigation & Monitoring Reporting Program
MND
Mitigated Negative Declaration
NAHC
Native American Heritage Commission
NPDES
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NRHP
National Register of Historic Places
OCHCA
Orange County Health Care Agency
PCH
Pacific Coast Highway
PCMS
Portable changeable message sign
PRC
California Public Resources Code
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride (a thermoplastic polymer)
SCAQMD
South Coast Air Quality Management District
SHPO
California State Historic Preservation Officer
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Si Site investigation
SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
SWRCB (California) State Water Resources Control Board
TMP Transportation management plan
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INTRODUCTION
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that agencies adopting
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) and Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) take
affirmative steps to determine that approved mitigation measures are implemented subsequent to
project approval.
Effective January 1, 1989, CEQA was amended to add Section 21081.6, implementing Assembly
Bill (AB) 3180. As part of CEQA (state- mandated) environmental review procedures, Section
21081.6 requires a public agency to adopt a monitoring and reporting program for assessing and
ensuring efficacy of any mitigation measures applied to a proposed project. Specifically, the
lead or responsible agency must adopt a reporting or monitoring program for mitigation
measures incorporated into a project or imposed as conditions of approval. The program must be
designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. As stated in Public Resources
Code, Section 21081.6 (a) (1):
The public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes
made to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate
or avoid significant effects on the environment. The reporting or monitoring
program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation.
For those changes which have been required or incorporated into the project at the
request of a responsible agency or a public agency having jurisdiction by law over
natural resources affected by the project, that agency shall, if so requested by the
lead agency or a responsible agency, prepare and submit a proposed reporting or
monitoring program.
AB 3180 provides general guidelines for implementing monitoring and reporting programs
(MMRP). Specific reporting and /or monitoring requirements, to be enforced during project
implementation, shall be defined prior to final approval of the proposal by the responsible
decision maker(s). In response to established CEQA requirements and those of AB 3180 (Public
Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), the proposed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the California Incline Bridge Replacement project shall be submitted for adoption
by the decision makers prior to completion of the environmental review process.
The City of Santa Monica will use this Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
to ensure compliance with mitigation measures associated with development proposed under the
California Incline Bridge Replacement project. Under each identified resource, the adverse
impact(s), its corresponding mitigation measure(s), and the implementation and monitoring
requirements are discussed. The implementation and monitoring requirements that have been set
forth in this MMRP are as follows:
• Party Responsible for Implementation of Mitigation
• Reviewing and Approval Party
• Monitoring and Reporting Actions
• Monitoring Frequency
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• Implementation Phase(s)
Mitigation is required to address significant or potentially significant impact(s) to the following
resources:
• Air Quality
• Aesthetics
• Biological Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Geology and Soils
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Noise and Vibration
• Transportation/Traffic
Although the impact(s) that could occur in the following resource areas are expected to be less
than significant, mitigation is nonetheless proposed to ensure any potential impact(s) that do
occur are minimized:
• Utilities and Service Systems
A sample mitigation monitoring compliance form is provided at the end of this document. For
detailed information regarding environmental resource impact methodology and analysis, please
refer to the Draft EIR/EA and Final EIR/EA.
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NITIGA TION MONITORING AND REPORTING
RESPONSIBLE REVIEWING AND MONITORING AND MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION
MITIGATION MEASURE
PARTY APPROVAL PARTY REPORTING ACTIONS FREQUENCY PHASE(S)
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
UT -1: Prior to construction, the 12 -inch cast -iron
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
pipe (CIP) that follows the slope of the incline shall
Monica
ensure that contract
be protected in place. During construction, the
documents include
protected water line shall be shut down. The Santa
requirements that the CIP
Monica Water Department will conduct residual
will be protected in place
testing on a monthly basis.
and that the contractor will
notify the City of any
damage.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Daily
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the CIP is
protected and remains
protected during
construction activities.
TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC
TR -1: Restripe Moomat Ahiko Way to provide
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
dual left -turn lanes and dual right -turn lanes at
Monica
ensure that contract
Ocean Avenue. The existing raised mediant on
documents include the
Moomat Ahiko Way will also need to be
requirement that Moomat
reconstructed.
Ahiko Way will be restriped.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary
Construction
Contractor
monitor to ensure that the
during
contractor restripes Moomat
construction
Ahiko Way according to
contract.
TR -2: Traffic signals along Ocean Avenue shall be
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Daily for the first
Preconstruction and
synchronized to minimize north -south traffic
Monica
monitor traffic conditions
30 days of closure;
construction
delays. Traffic conditions shall be monitored
and adjust signal timing as
weekly thereafter,
regularly, and traffic signal timing shall be adjusted
necessary to prevent
unless severe
as needed. For example, signal timing could be
excessive queue lengths.
queuing continues
adjusted at locations where severe queuing results
Install three additional CCTV
to require more
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MITIGA TION MONITORING , REPORTING
MITIGATION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE REVIEWING AND
PARTY APPROVAL PARTY
MONITORING AND
REPORTING ACTIONS
MONITORING
FREQUENCY
IMPLEMENTATION
PHASE(S)
in long delays or restricts one or more movements
cameras along Ocean
frequent
at an intersection. This would result in benefits
Avenue.
monitoring.
from reduced travel time and traffic delay. The City
of Santa Monica shall monitor traffic conditions
and adjust signal timing as necessary on a daily
basis for the first 30 days after closure of the
California Incline and on a weekly basis thereafter,
unless severe queuing continues to require more
frequent monitoring. To improve its ability to
monitor traffic conditions, the City shall install
additional closed- circuit television (CCTV) cameras
at key traffic signal - controlled intersections along
Ocean Avenue. Currently, CCTV cameras are
located along Ocean Avenue at California Avenue,
Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard,
Colorado Avenue, and Pico Boulevard. The City will
install three new CCTV cameras along Ocean
Avenue at Arizona Avenue, Broadway, and
Moomat Ahiko Way.
TR -3: Implement stricter pedestrian controls at
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
the Ocean Avenue /Colorado Avenue /Pier Bridge
Monica
ensure that contract
intersection to ensure the safe and efficient
documents include
movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic at
provisions for the installation
this busy intersection. These may include
of barricades, fencing, and
pedestrian barricades, fencing, or channelization
channelization devices at
devices. The types of pedestrian controls will
locations determined by
City.
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MITIGA TION
MONITORING
REPORTING
RESPONSIBLE
REVIEWING AND MONITORING AND
MONITORING
IMPLEMENTATION
MITIGATION MEASURE
PARTY
APPROVAL PARTY REPORTING ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
PHASE(S)
depend on traffic conditions during the
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary
Preconstruction and
construction period and specific measures
Contractor
ensure that implementation
during
Construction
determined and approved by the City of Santa
of pedestrian control
construction
Monica.
measures occurs at the
appropriate locations.
TR -4: Dynamic signage shall be installed along
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
For locations along Ocean
Once, one month
Preconstruction and
PCH and Ocean Avenue at least one month in
Monica
Avenue, the City of Santa
in advance of the
Construction
advance of the construction start date to advise
Monica will ensure that
construction start
motorists of the California Incline's closure, as well
PCMS equipment is installed
date; As necessary
as the estimated delay time, and direct them to
and functions properly.
during
the Ocean Avenue /Moomat Ahiko Way detour.
construction
Portable Changeable Message Signs (PCMS)
Caltrans
City of Santa Monica
For locations along PCH, the
Once, one month
Preconstruction and
equipped with cellular data modems shall be used,
allowing the City to make modifications to
City of Santa Monica will
in advance of the
Construction
messages from a centralized location.
coordinate with Caltrans to
construction start
ensure that PCMS
date; As necessary
equipment is installed and
during
functions properly.
construction
TR -5: If needed, assign traffic officers to direct
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Daily monitoring of
Construction
vehicular traffic and pedestrians. For example,
Monica
monitor traffic and assign
traffic conditions.
traffic officers could be assigned to intersections
traffic officers to reduce
Traffic officers will
where vehicle queues in the left -turn lane severely
delays for vehicles.
be assigned as
disrupt through movements and overall traffic
necessary, based
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operations. An officer could alleviate blockages
on traffic
and improve operations by manually directing
conditions
traffic flow when needed. Traffic conditions shall
be monitored regularly, with traffic officers
assigned by the City's traffic engineer.
TR -6: City of Santa Monica construction project
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing during
Construction
managers shall be the point of contact for the
Monica
be available to serve as
construction
proposed project. Also, a public relations firm shall
points of contact; City to
be contracted to help relay information about
contract with a public
construction to residents and members of the
relations firm to assist in
community. In addition, a hotline service shall be
relaying information about
provided to record comments /complaints during
construction to residents
construction. As is standard practice with all City
and community members; A
projects requiring detours, the closure of the
hotline service shall be
incline, as well as the location of the designated
provided to record
detour route, shall be communicated in advance
comments /complaints
through flyers, updates on the City's web site, and
during construction .
the online resource pchpartners.org.
TR -7: In the event that traffic conditions during
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
construction obstruct ingress /egress at residential
Monica
ensure that contract
properties located along Ocean Avenue and PCH
documents include
adjacent to the project site, flagmen shall be used
requirements that the
to help residents enter and exit the parking areas
Construction Contractor will
of the buildings.
be responsible for aiding
vehicles entering and exiting
residential properties.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary
Construction
Contractor
report noncompliance,
complaints, and ensure
corrective action.
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TR -8: Seek implementation of Automated Traffic
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) /Adaptive Traffic
Monica and City of
and City of Los
coordinate with LADOT
Construction
Control System (ATCS). LADOT is planning to
Los Angeles
Angeles
regarding implementation of
implement ATSAC /ATCS improvements at
ATSAC /ATCS.
signalized intersections located in Santa Monica
Canyon. The ATSAC /ATCS Pacific Palisades project,
which is currently under construction, includes the
intersections of Channel Road/ Entrada Drive/
Ocean Avenue and Channel Road/ Mesa Road/
Entracia Drive in Santa Monica Canyon and
signalized intersections along Sunset Boulevard
east of PCH to Bundy Drive. ATSAC /ATCS monitors
traffic conditions in real time and adjusts signal
timing to reduce vehicular delay. The system,
which is being developed independent of the
California Incline project and scheduled to be
completed by August 2012.
TR -9: Seek installation of CCTV cameras to
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
monitor traffic in Santa Monica Canyon. Traffic
Monica and City of
and City of Los
coordinate with LADOT to
Construction
signals would be adjusted, and PCMS would be
Los Angeles
Angeles
ensure the updating of PCMS
updated as necessary (e.g., should severe queuing
and timely installation of
at intersections occur) during construction.
CCTV cameras in Santa
Monica Canyon.
TR -10: Seek monitoring of traffic along PCH in
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
real time using existing CCTV cameras. Install
Monica and
and Caltrans
coordinate with Caltrans to
Construction
dynamic signage along PCH to advise motorists and
Caltrans
ensure the timely installation
direct them to the Ocean Avenue /Moomat Ahiko
of real time CCTV cameras
Way detour. Traffic signals would be adjusted, and
and dynamic signage along
PCMS would be updated as necessary (e.g., should
PCH.
severe queuing at intersections occur) for traffic
headed south on PCH.
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TR -11: Seek installation of detour signage (both
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Once, one month
Preconstruction and
static and dynamic) at least a month in advance of
Monica and
and Caltrans
coordinate with Caltrans to
in advance of the
Construction
the construction start date, along U.S. 101 and
Caltrans
ensure the timely installation
construction start
1 -10, to notify drivers about the closure of the
of detour signage along U.S.
date; Ongoing
incline and potential traffic delays. The signs would
101 and 1 -10.
during
encourage drivers to use U.S. 101, 1 -10, and 1 -405
construction
instead of PCH when traveling to and from Santa
Monica, the Palisades and canyons, Malibu, the
San Fernando Valley, the Greater Los Angeles area,
and Ventura County.
TR -12: Seek the linking of traffic monitoring data
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
to detour signage to inform motorists of real -time
Monica and
and Caltrans
coordinate with Caltrans to
Construction
traffic conditions and travel times. This would be
Caltrans
seek the linking of real -time
accomplished by using portable dynamic
traffic conditions with
messaging signs and cellular communications.
dynamic messaging signs
and cellular
communications.
TR -13: Seek the assignment of traffic officers. The
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary
Construction
City of Santa Monica would reimburse the City of
Monica and City of
and City of Los
coordinate with the City of
Los Angeles for traffic officers provided within
Los Angeles
Angeles
Los Angeles to seek the
Santa Monica Canyon. Traffic conditions would be
assignment of City of Los
monitored when the construction period begins,
Angeles traffic officers within
with traffic officers used as needed (e.g., when
Santa Monica Canyon.
vehicle queues in the left -turn lane severely disrupt
through movements and overall traffic operations).
TR -14: Seek the formation of a subcommittee of
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction
the existing PCH Partners that would include the
Monica
coordinate with PCH
City of Santa Monica, City of Los Angeles, Caltrans,
Partners to form a
and other appropriate agencies /organizations to
subcommittee to refine the
refine specific details of the TMP further prior to
TM P.
commencement of construction.
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TR -15: Seek contact with GPS and online mapping
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
companies (e.g., Google, Yahoo, Sigalert.com,
Monica
contact GPS and online
Construction
MapQuest, Garmin, TomTom, AAA) for information
mapping companies to notify
regarding detour routes and real -time traffic
them of detour routes.
conditions.
TR -16: Seek the posting of detour signs on PCH to
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Once, one month
Preconstruction and
encourage use of the designated detour route
Monica and
and Caltrans
coordinate with Caltrans to
in advance of the
Construction
(Ocean Avenue via Moomat Ahiko Way).
Caltrans
seek the installation of
construction start
detour signs on PCH to
date; Ongoing
encourage use of designated
during
routes.
construction
VISUAUAESTHETICS
VIS -1: Any construction- related nighttime
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
Ensure that contract
Ongoing
Design
lighting shall be directed onto the roadway of the
Monica
documents include
incline and shielded to prevent glare impacts on
requirements that the
residents along SR -1 and Ocean Avenue.
Contractor direct nighttime
lighting onto the roadway of
the incline and shielded from
residents.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
Ensure that the Contractor
As necessary
Construction
Contractor
meets the obligations of the
measure. Report complaints
and ensure corrective action.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
CR -1: If human remains are discovered, California
Construction
City of Santa Monica
Ensure that the Contractor
As necessary in the
Design
Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that
Contractor
implements measures
event that human
further disturbances and activities shall cease in
relating to human remains
remains are
any area or nearby area suspected to overlie
according to applicable law
unearthed.
remains and the county coroner shall be
as referenced in this
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contacted. Pursuant to Public Resources Code
mitigation measure,
(PRC) Section 5097.98, if the remains are thought
including stopping any
to be Native American, the coroner will notify the
construction activity in the
Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC),
area of the discovery and
which will then notify the most likely descendent.
contacting the county
At that time, the person who discovered the
coroner, and coordinating
remains will contact the Caltrans District 7
with the Caltrans District 7
Environmental Branch to work with the most likely
Environmental Branch on the
descendent on the respectful treatment and
respectful treatment and
disposition of the remains. Further provisions of
disposition of the remains as
PRC Section 5097.98 are to be followed, as
necessary. Report
applicable.
noncompliance and ensure
corrective action.
CR -2: If cultural materials are discovered during
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
Ensure that measures
Ongoing
Design
construction, all earthmoving activity within and
Monica
related to cultural materials
around the immediate discovery area will be
training for Construction
diverted until a qualified archaeologist can assess
Contractor are incorporated
the nature and significance of the find.
in contract documents.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
Obtain and review resume or
Ongoing, during
Preconstruction
Contractor
other documentation of
procurement and
consulting archaeologist's
contracting stage
qualifications.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary, in
Contruction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
the event that
implements measures
cultural materials
related to cultural materials
are discovered.
according to contract
documents and applicable
law. Report noncompliance
and ensure corrective action.
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CR -3: If buried cultural resources, such as flaked
city of Santa
City of Santa Monica
Ensure that measures
Ongoing
Design
or ground stone, historic debris, building
Monica
related to cultural materials
foundations, or non -human bone, are
training for Construction
inadvertently discovered during ground- disturbing
Contractor are incorporated
activities, work shall stop in that area
in contract documents.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing, during
Design
and within 100 feet of the find until a qualified
archaeologist can assess the significance of the find
Contractor
obtain and review resume or
procurement and
and, if necessary, develop appropriate treatment
other documentation of
contracting stage
measures. Treatment measures typically include
consulting archaeologist's
developing avoidance strategies, capping with fill
qualifications.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary, in
Contruction
material, or mitigating impacts through data
recovery programs such as excavation or detailed
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
the event that
documentation.
implements measures
buried cultural
related to cultural materials
materials are
according to contract
discovered
documents and applicable
law. The City will report
noncompliance and ensure
corrective action.
CR -4: Prior to the start of any work that could
City of Santa
Caltrans
City to submit recordation
Ongoing
Design and
adversely affect any characteristics that qualify the
Monica
documents to Caltrans prior
Preconstruction
California Incline (Bridge #53C -0543) as a historic
to start of bridge demolition
property, Caltrans shall ensure that the
activities. Caltrans will
recordation measures specified in this measure
ensure that the City of Santa
(subsections a —d, below) are completed.
Monica appropriately
a. The City shall take large- format photographs
documents the historic
(4- by 5 -inch, or larger, negative size) showing
features of the California
Bridge #53C -0543 in context as well as details
Incline.
of its historic engineering features.
Photographs shall be processed for archival
permanence in accordance with Historic
American Engineering Record (HAER)
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photographic specifications. Views of Bridge
#53C -0543 shall include:
• contextual views showing Bridge
#53C -0543 in its setting.
• elevation views.
• views of the bridge's approaches and
abutments.
• detail of views of significant
engineering and design elements.
b. The City shall make a reasonable and good
faith effort to locate historic construction
drawings for Bridge #53C- 0543. If these
drawings are located, the City shall
photographically reproduce plans, elevations,
and selected details from these drawings in
accordance with HAER photographic
specifications. If they are legible in this
format, reduced -size copies (8.5 by 11 inches)
of construction drawings may be included as
pages of the report cited in subsection "c" of
this mitigation measure rather than
photographed and included as photographic
documentation. The City shall promptly notify
Caltrans if historic construction drawings for
Bridge #53C -0543 cannot be located. In that
event, the requirements of this paragraph
shall not apply.
c. A written historical and descriptive report for
Bridge #53C -0543 will be completed. This
report will provide a physical description of
the bridge, discuss its construction and its
significance under applicable NRHP criteria,
and address the historical context for its
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construction following the format and
instructions in the September 1993 National
Park Service document Guidelines far
Preparing Written Historical and Descriptive
Data.
d. Upon completion, copies of the
documentation prescribed in subsection "c"
of this mitigation measure shall be retained
by Caltrans District 7, deposited in the
Caltrans Transportation History Library in
Sacramento, submitted to the Office of
Historic Preservation, and offered to the City
of Los Angeles Public Library and the City of
Santa Monica Public Library.
CR -5: The City shall install informative permanent
City of Santa
SHPO
The City of Santa Monica and
Once, after plaque
Following
metal plaques at both ends of the new bridge that
Monica and
Caltrans will coordinate with
information is
Construction
provide a brief history of the original bridge, its
Caltrans
the SHPO, and allow the
completed and
engineering features and characteristics, the
SHPO to review information
ready to be
reasons for its demolition, and a statement of the
for plaques to be installed at
installed on the
characteristics of the replacement structure. The
either end of the new bridge.
new bridge
State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) shall
have 30 days to review proposed plaque
information before the plaques are produced and
installed.
CR -6: The City shall prepare a web site, or adapt
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Once, when report
At least 5 years
its current web site, to make information from the
Monica
make the HABS /HAER report
is complete.
following report
Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) /HAER
available to the public on its
completion.
report available to the public for at least 5 years.
website for at least five
The information will also be made available to the
years.
Caltrans Transportation Library in Sacramento for
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inclusion on its web site.
City of Santa
Caltrans
The City of Santa Monica and
Once, when report
At least S years
Monica
Caltrans will make
is complete.
following report
information about the
completion.
HABS /HAER report available
for inclusion on the Caltrans
Transportation Library
website.
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
WQ -1: Under the statewide National Pollutant
City of Santa
State Water
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Monica
Resources Control
submit a Notice of Intent to
Construction General Permit, the project
Board
the State Water Resources
proponent, the City, must submit a Notice of
Control Board Prior to
Intent to the State Water Resources Control Board
commencement of
(SWRCB) prior to commencement of construction
construction.
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
activities. In addition, the Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be prepared and
Monica
ensure that a SWPPP is
implemented at the project site and revised as
prepared. The City will also
necessary as administrative or physical conditions
ensure that construction
change. The SWPPP shall include best
contracts include
management practices (BMPs) that address source
requirements of compliance
reduction and provide the measures and controls
with the SWPPP BMPs and
necessary to mitigate impacts of potential
Caltrans' NPDES
pollutant sources. The SWPPP shall be available to
Construction General Permit.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
the public under Section 308(b) of the Clean Water
Act (CWA) and shall be made available to the
Contractor
ensure that implementation
SWRCB upon request. Required elements of the
of the SWPPP BMPs occurs
SWPPP include:
and that construction
• a site description addressing the elements
proceeds in accordance with
and characteristics specific to the site;
Caltrans' NPDES
• a descriptions of BMPs for erosion and
Construction General Permit
sediment control;
and other applicable laws
• BMPs for construction waste handling and
and regulations. The City will
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disposal;
report noncompliance and
• implementation of approved local plans;
require corrective action.
• proposed post- construction controls,
including a description of local
post- construction erosion and sediment
control requirements; and
• non - stormwater management.
Recommended BMPs for the construction phase
shall pertain to proper stockpiling and disposal of
demolition debris, concrete, and soil; protecting
existing storm drain inlets; stabilizing disturbed
areas; erosion controls; proper management of
construction materials; waste management;
aggressive litter control; and sediment controls.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
GS -1: Design and construction of structures for
City of Santa
Caltrans
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
the proposed project shall conform to all
Monica
ensure that contract
applicable provisions and guidelines set forth by
documents include
Caltrans.
requirements that the design
and construction of
structures conform to
applicable provisions and
guidelines set forth by
Caltrans.
Construction
Caltrans
Caltrans will ensure that
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
Contractor
Contractor designs and
Construction
construction conform to
provisions and guidelines set
forth by Caltrans.
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GS -2: If appropriate, the following actions shall be
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
incorporated into the project:
Monica
ensure that contract
• removal of unsuitable subgrade soils and
documents include
• replacement with engineered fill,
provisions related to soils as
• installation of cathodic protection systems
outlined in this measure.
to protect buried metal utilities,
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary
Preconstruction and
• use of coated or nonmetallic (i.e.,
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
Construction
concrete or PVC) pipes that are not
implements provisions of
susceptible to corrosion,
this measure, if appropriate.
• construction of foundations using
sulfate- resistant concrete,
• support of structures on deep -pile
foundations,
• densification of compactable subgrade
soils with in situ techniques, and
• placement of moisture barriers above and
around expansive subgrade soils to help
prevent variations in soil moisture
content.
PALEONTOLOGY
PR -1: If paleontological materials are located
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
below the surface during construction of the
Monica
ensure that contract
project, work shall be halted in that area so that
documents include
the significance of the find can be determined by a
requirements related to the
qualified paleontologist.
uncovering of
paleontological materials.
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Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary, in
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
the event that
complies with the
paleontological
requirements of the
materials are
contract, will report
located below the
noncompliance, and ensure
surface during
corrective action.
construction.
PR -2: Recovered specimens shall be prepared to a
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
point of identification and permanent
Monica
ensure that contract
preservation, including washing of sediments to
documents include
recover small invertebrates and vertebrates.
requirements that the
Identification shall include an assessment by a
Construction Contractor
qualified paleontologist to determine if the
retain a qualified
recovered specimens qualify for protection as
paleontologist to prepare
unique or "historical resources" under PRC Section
specimens recovered.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing, during
Design
15064.5.
Contractor
obtain and review resume or
procurement and
other documentation of the
contracting stage
consulting paleontologist's
qualifications.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary, in
Contruction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
the even that
implements measures
paleontological
related to paleontological
materials are
materials according to
located below the
contract documents and
surface during
applicable law. Report
construction
noncompliance and ensure
corrective action.
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PR -3: Unique specimens worthy of preservation
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary, in
Construction
shall be curated into a professional, accredited
Contractor
ensure that unique
the event that
museum repository with permanent retrievable
(qualified
specimens discovered will be
unique specicmens
storage.
paleontologist)
curated into a professional,
worthy of
accredited museum
preservation are
repository.
discovered
PR -4: A report of findings, with an appended
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The consulting
As necessary
Report to be
itemized inventory of specimens, shall be
Contractor
paleontologist will ensure
submitted following
prepared. The report and inventory, when
(qualified
that the City of Santa Monica
construction
submitted to the City, shall signify completion of
paleontologist)
receives a report of findings
the program to mitigate impacts on paleontologic
with an itemized inventory
resources.
of discovered specimens.
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HM -1: Abatement of asbestos and lead -based
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
paint shall be conducted in accordance with
Monica
ensure that contract
applicable regulations, including South Coast Air
documents include
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403,
requirements related to the
prior to any demolition or bridge rehabilitation
abatement of asbestos and
activities.
lead -based paints.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
complies with the
requirements of the contract
related to abatement of
asbestos and lead -based
paint, will report
noncompliance, and ensure
corrective action.
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HM -2: To address issues related to the potential
City of Santa
Caltrans
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
to encounter aerially- deposited lead (ADL) in
Monica
prepare and submit to
unpaved areas requiring excavation within 25 to 30
Caltrans a work plan for
feet of the edge of the roadway pavement, a Site
conducting tests for ADL as
Investigation (SI) for ADL shall be performed to
well as a SI report.
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
determine the extent of possible contamination
within the state right -of -way. A work plan for
Monica
ensure that contract
conducting testing for ADL shall be submitted to
documents include
the Caltrans Hazardous Waste Branch for review
requirements for the
and acceptance prior to conducting the SI (testing).
handling and disposal of
The SI report shall then be submitted to the
excavated material based on
Caltrans Hazardous Waste Branch for review and
the results of the SI.
approval. Handling and disposal of excavated
material shall be determined based on the results
of the SI.
HM -3: During excavation, the contractor shall
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
observe the exposed soil for visual evidence of
Monica
ensure that contract
contamination. If visual contamination indicators
documents include
are observed during excavation or grading
requirements related to soil
activities, all work shall stop and an investigation
contamination, including a
shall be designed and performed to verify the
requirement that the
presence and extent of contamination at the site. A
Construction Contractor
qualified and approved environmental consultant
retain a qualified and
shall perform the review and investigation. Results
approved environmental
shall be reviewed and approved by the applicable
consultant to perform the
local and state agencies prior to construction. The
review and investigation for
potential soil contamination.
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investigation shall include collecting samples for
Construction
City of Santa Monica,
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
laboratory analysis and quantifying contaminant
Contractor
California
ensure that the Construction
levels within the proposed excavation and surface
Department of Toxic
Contractor performs an
disturbance areas. Subsurface investigation shall
Substances Control
investigation for any soil
determine appropriate worker protection and
contamination encountered
hazardous material handling and disposal
that is consistent with this
procedures appropriate for the project site.
measure.
HM -4: Areas with contaminated soil determined
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
to be hazardous waste shall be excavated by
Monica
ensure that contract
personnel who have been trained through the
documents include
Occupational Safety and Health Administration—
requirements related to the
recommended 40 -hour safety program (29 CFR
excavation and transport of
1910.120), with an approved plan for excavation,
any contaminated soil.
control of contaminant releases to the air, and
off -site transport or on -site treatment. Health and
safety plans prepared by a qualified and approved
industrial hygienist shall be developed to protect
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the public and all workers in the construction area.
Construction
City of Santa Monica,
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
Health and safety plans shall be reviewed and
Contractor
California
verify that the Construction
approved by the appropriate local and state
Department of Toxic
Contractor has
agencies.
Substances Control
appropriately- trained
personnel to handle any
contaminated soil that is
discovered. The City will also
ensure that the Contractor
prepares and submits a
health and safety plan.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
Construction
implements provisions
according to the health and
safety plan and applicable
law. The City will report
noncompliance and ensure
corrective action.
HIM -5: Should construction activities result in the
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
removal of yellow or white painted or
Monica
ensure the contract
thermoplastic traffic stripes, the age of the traffic
documents include
striping shall be determined. If lead or chromium is
provisions related to the
present in the materials at or above hazardous
proper disposal of
waste levels, it shall be disposed of at a permitted
thermoplastic traffic stripes
Class I disposal facility in California. In addition, a
containing lead or
project- specific Lead Compliance Plan shall be
chromium. The City will also
required to prevent or minimize worker exposure
ensure that contract
to lead while handling materials containing lead.
documents require the
Attention shall be directed to Title 8, California
Contractor to prepare a Lead
Compliance Plan.
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Code of Regulations, Section 1532.1, Lead.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction
Although there is no evidence that groundwater in
Contractor
review the Lead Compliance
the vicinity of the California Incline contains high
Plan submitted by the
levels of contaminants or hazardous materials, the
Contractor.
measure below shall be implemented.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
implements measures
related to lead according to
the Lead Compliance Plan.
The City of Santa Monica will
report noncompliance and
ensure corrective action.
HM -6: Excavations below the elevations of
'City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
groundwater could experience strong seepage and
Monica
ensure that contract
require dewatering. The contractor shall observe
documents include
the groundwater for visual evidence of
requirements that the
contamination or unusual odors. The contractor
Contractor will comply with
shall comply with all applicable regulations and
any construction dewatering
permit requirements for construction dewatering.
regulations.
This may include laboratory testing, treatment of
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contaminated groundwater, or other disposal
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
options.
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
implements measures
related to construction
dewatering.
AIR QUALITY
AQ -1: Water or a stabilizing agent shall be applied
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
to exposed surfaces in sufficient quantities to
Monica
ensure that contract
prevent the generation of dust plumes.
documents include
requirements related to the
control of dust plumes.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that Contract
implements measures to
prevent the generation of
dust plumes.
AQ -2: The construction contractor shall use at
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
least one of the following measures at each vehicle
Monica
ensure that contract
egress point from the project site to a paved public
documents include
road:
requirements related to
• install a pad with washed gravel,
vehicle egress from the
maintained in clean condition, to a depth
construction site.
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of at least 6 inches and at least 30 feet
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
wide and 50 feet long;
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
Construction
• Pave the surface to a length of at least 100
implements measures
feet and 20 feet wide; or
related to vehicle egress
• Use a wheel shaker /wheel spreading
from the construction site.
device with raised dividers, at least 24 feet
long and 10 feet wide, to remove bulk
material from tires and vehicle
undercarriages or install a wheel washing
system to remove bulk material from tires
and vehicle undercarriages.
AQ -3: All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, or other
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
loose materials shall be covered (e.g., with tarps or
Monica
ensure that contract
other enclosures that would reduce fugitive dust
documents include
emissions).
requirements related to the
reduction of fugitive dust
emissions.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
covers haul trucks carrying
soil, sand, and other loose
materials in order to reduce
fugitive dust emissions.
AQ -4: Construction activity on unpaved surfaces
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
shall be suspended when winds exceed 25 miles
Monica
ensure that contract
per hour.
documents include
requirements related to the
suspension of construction
activity during periods of
high winds.
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Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary,
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
when winds
suspends construction
exceed 25 miles
activities during periods of
per hour
high winds.
AQ5: Heavy -duty equipment operations shall be
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
suspended during first- and second -stage smog
Monica
ensure that contract
alerts.
documents include
requirements that the
Contractor suspend
operation of heavy -duty
equipment during smog
alerts.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
As necessary,
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
during first -and
suspends operations of
second -stage smog
heavy -duty equipment
alerts
during smog alerts.
AQ -6: Disturbed ground cover shall be replaced
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
as quickly as possible.
Monica
ensure that contract
documents include
requirements related to the
expeditious replacement of
disturbed ground cover.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
replaces disturbed ground
cover as quickly as possible.
AQ -7: The construction contractor shall maintain
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
equipment and vehicle engines in good condition
Monica
ensure that contract
and in proper tune per manufacturers'
documents include
specifications.
requirements related to the
proper maintenance of
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equipment and vehicle
engines.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
Construction
maintains equipment and
vehicle engines in good
condition and in proper tune
per manufacturers'
specifications.
AQ -8: All diesel - powered construction equipment
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
in use shall have control equipment that meets, at
Monica
ensure that contract
a minimum, Tier III emissions requirements. In the
documents include
event that Tier III equipment is not available,
requirements related to the
diesel - powered construction equipment in use
control devices on diesel -
shall have emissions control equipment that meets
powered control equipment.
a minimum of Tier II diesel standards.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that diesel - powered
equipment used by the
Contractor meets Tier III
emissions requirements or
Tier II requirements if Tier III
equipment is not available.
AQ -9: During project construction, the developer
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
shall require all contractors to turn off all
Monica
ensure that contract
construction equipment and delivery vehicles
documents include
when not in use or prohibit idling in excess of 5
requirements that the
minutes.
Contractor will turn off all
equipment and delivery
vehicles when not in use or
does not idle equipment and
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vehicles in excess of 5
minutes.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
turns off equipment and
delivery vehicles that are not
in use or does not idle
equipment and vehicles in
excess of 5 minutes.
AQ -10: Construction contractors shall comply
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
with SCAQMD Rule 1403 (Asbestos Emissions from
Monica
ensure that contract
Demolition /Renovation Activities). The
documents include
requirements for demolition activities include
requirements related to
asbestos surveying, notification, removal
SCAQMD Rule 1403
procedures and time schedules, handling and
compliance.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
clean -up procedures, and storage, disposal, and
landfilling requirements for asbestos-containing
Contractor
ensure that that Contractor
Construction
waste materials.
complies with SCAQMD Rule
1403.
AQ -11: Construction contractors shall prepare a
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
project- specific Lead Compliance Plan to prevent
Monica
ensure the contract
or minimize worker exposure to lead while
documents include
handling material containing ADL. The Lead
requirements that the
Compliance Plan shall contain the elements listed
Contractor prepare a Lead
Compliance Plan.
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in Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Once, prior to the
Preconstruction
1532.1(e)(2)(B). Before submission to the engineer,
Contractor
review the Lead Compliance
start of
the Lead Compliance Plan shall be approved by an
Plan submitted by the
construction
industrial hygienist who is certified in
Contractor.
comprehensive practice by the American Board of
Industrial Hygiene. The plan shall be submitted to
the engineer for review and acceptance at least 15
days prior to beginning work in areas containing
ADL.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
implements measures
related to lead according to
the Lead Compliance Plan.
The City of Santa Monica will
report noncompliance and
ensure corrective action.
NOISE
N -1: All noise - producing project equipment and
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
vehicles using internal combustion engines shall be
Monica
ensure that contract
equipped with mufflers; air -inlet silencers, where
documents include noise -
appropriate; and any other shrouds, shields, or
related requirements for
noise - reducing features, in good operating
equipment.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
condition, that meet or exceed original factory
specification. Mobile or fixed "package' equipment
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
Construction
(e.g., arc welders, air compressors) shall be
uses appropriate noise -
equipped with shrouds and noise - control features
control devices on project
that are readily available for that type of
equipment.
equipment.
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N -2: All mobile or fixed noise - producing
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
equipment used on the project that is regulated for
Monica
ensure that contract
noise output by a local, state, or federal agency
documents include
shall comply with such regulation while in the
requirements related to
course of project activity.
compliance with regulations
on noise - producing
equipment.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
Contractor
ensure that noise - producing
Construction
equipment that is regulated
by local, state, or federal
agencies complies with those
regulations
N -3: Electrically powered equipment shall be used
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
instead of pneumatic or internal
Monica
ensure that contract
combustion - powered equipment, where feasible.
documents include
requirements that electric -
powered equipment is to be
used in favor of pneumatic
or combustion - powered
equipment, where feasible.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor is
Construction
not using pneumatic or
internal combustion -
powered equipment when
effective electric- powered
equipment is available.
N -4: Material stockpiles and mobile equipment
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
staging, parking, and maintenance areas shall be
Monica
ensure that contract
located as far as practicable from noise - sensitive
documents include
receptors.
requirements that material
stockpiles and mobile
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equipment staging, parking,
and maintenance areas are
located as far as practicable
from noise - sensitive
receptors.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
Contractor
ensure that material
Construction
stockpiles and mobile
equipment staging, parking,
and maintenance areas are
located as far as practicable
from noise - sensitive
receptors.
N -5: The use of noise - producing signals, including
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
horns, whistles, alarms, and bells, shall be for
Monica
ensure that contract
safety warning purposes only.
documents include
requirements that any noise -
producing signals will be
used for safety purposes
alone.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that any noise -
producing signals will be for
safety purposes only, and
the City will require
corrective action as
necessary.
N -6: No project - related public address or music
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
system shall be audible at any adjacent
Monica
ensure that contract
noise - sensitive receptor.
documents include
requirements that no
project- related public
address or music system will
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be audible at any adjacent
noise - sensitive receptor.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that no project -
related public address or
music system will be audible
at an adjacent noise -
sensitive receptor, and the
City will require corrective
action as necessary.
N -7: The on -site construction supervisor shall
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
have the responsibility and authority to receive
Monica
ensure that contract
and resolve noise complaints. A clear appeals
documents include
process to the City shall be established prior to the
provisions that delegate
commencement of construction that shall allow for
responsibility and authority
the resolution of noise problems that cannot be
to the on -site construction
immediately solved by the site supervisor.
supervisor to receive and
resolve noise complaints. In
the event that the on -site
supervisor cannot resolve
the noise issue, the City will
have a clear noise appeals
process established prior to
the commencement of
construction
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The on -site construction
As necessary
Construction
Contractor
supervisor will receive and
resolve noise complaints.
N -8: Pile driving shall be restricted to the hours
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday
Monica
ensure that contract
through Saturday.
documents include
requirements that pile
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driving will be restricted to
the hours from 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
confines pile driving
activities to the appropriate
time window.
N -9: A 10- foot -tall temporary noise barrier shall
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
be constructed at the project site to provide noise
Monica
ensure that contract
attenuation benefits to the lower floors of nearby
documents include
residential buildings, which are the most likely to
requirements related to the
be affected by construction - period noise. With
installation of a 10- foot -tall
respect to noise and vibration, the greater the
temporary noise barrier.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Preconstruction
vertical and horizontal distance from the noise
source, the less the effects of any noise or
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
vibration would be. The bluffs between the incline
installs the 10- foot -tall noise
and Palisades Park provide a natural shielding
barrier.
effect with respect to noise for most of the project
alignment. As the sound waves travel, both
vertically and horizontally, the intensity and level
of the noise decreases.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES — WETLANDS, STREAMS, AND OTHER WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
BRW -1: Flags and silt fencing shall be placed and
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
maintained throughout the construction period to
Monica
ensure that contract
ensure that no construction materials enter the
documents include
culvert system. Once construction is completed,
requirements related to the
the silt fencing and flags shall be removed.
placement of flags and silt
fencing near the culvert
system.
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City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
installs and maintains flags
and silt fencing to prevent
the entrance of construction
materials into the culvert
system.
BRW -2: No construction or maintenance vehicles
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
shall be refueled, repaired, or maintained in the
Monica
ensure that contract
study area unless a bermed and lined refueling
documents include
area is constructed and absorbent pads for
requirements that no
hazardous material are available in the event of a
construction or maintenance
spill.
vehicles are to refueled,
repaired, or maintained
without the appropriate
protections against spills are
installed.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
Contractor
ensure that no construction
or maintenance vehicles are
refueled, repaired, or
maintained without
establishing a bermed and
lined refueling and
maintenance area with
absorbent pads.
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BRV -1: Prior to any ground disturbance, the limits
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
of construction- related activities shall be flagged to
Monica
ensure that contract
ensure that the smallest amount of native
documents include
vegetation practicable is removed during
requirements related to the
construction activities. A qualified
minimization of native
biologist /botanist shall be present during this
vegetation removal.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The Contractor will ensure
Ongoing
Preconstruction
process.
Contractor
that a qualified
(qualified
botanist /biologist is present
biologist /botanist)
when determining the limits
of construction in order to
minimize native vegetation
removal.
BRV -2: BMPs shall be implemented and enforced
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
to reduce the possibility of a potential further
Monica
ensure that contract
spreading of nonnative plant species to the
documents include
maximum extent practicable. These shall include
requirements related to
ensuring that all equipment is properly cleaned
vegetation BMPs.
priorto entering or leavingthe survey area and
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Construction
ensuring that any construction or revegetation
Contractor
ensure that the Contractor
materials are weed free to the maximum extent
implements vegetation
practicable.
BMPs to maximum extent
practicable.
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MITIGATION
• •
REPORTING
MITIGATION MEASURE
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY
REVIEWING AND
APPROVAL PARTY
MONITORING AND
REPORTING ACTIONS
MONITORING
FREQUENCY
IMPLEMENTATION
PHASE(S)
BRV -3: The City shall prepare a landscape plan
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
prior to the start of construction. The landscape
Monica
ensure that a landscape plan
plan's plant palette shall consist of vegetation that
is prepared, and that the
is native to the Coastal Zone of Los Angeles County
landscaping requirements
and use plant species that are associated with the
are included in the
existing plant communities (i.e., coastal bluff -and
construction contract
coastal sage scrub - associated scrub species), at
documents.
densities similar to those of undisturbed examples
of the communities, to ensure successful
establishment. Removed native vegetation shall be
mitigated through revegetation at a 1:1 ratio. The
landscape plan shall include, at a minimum, details
regarding the number of species to be planted and
their location, maintenance measures during and
after replanting, and the time frame for replanting.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES — WILDLIFE
BWL -1: If construction activities cannot be
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
scheduled to avoid the breeding bird season
Monica
ensure that contract
(February 15 until September 1), California
documents include
Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) recommends
requirements related to
that, beginning 30 days prior to the disturbance of
protected native birds.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The Contractor will ensure
Weekly
Preconstruction
suitable nesting habitat, the City arrange for
weekly bird surveys to detect any protected native
Contractor
that if construction coincides
birds in the habitat to be removed or any other
(qualified biologist)
with bird breeding season, a
habitat within 300 feet of the construction work
qualified biologist will
area (within 500 feet for raptors). A qualified
perform weekly surveys of
biologist who has experience with nesting birds
protected bird species, and
shall conduct the surveys. The surveys shall
instruct construction
continue on a weekly basis, with the last survey
personnel on the sensitivity
conducted no more than 3 days prior to the
of the area.
initiation of clearance /construction work. If a
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AND REPORTING
RESPONSIBLE
REVIEWING AND
MONITORING AND
MONITORING
IMPLEMENTATION
MITIGATION MEASURE PARTY
APPROVAL PARTY
REPORTING ACTIONS
FREQUENCY
PHASE(S)
protected native bird is found, the project
proponent shall delay all clearance /construction
disturbance activities within suitable nesting
habitat or within 300 feet of nesting habitat (within
500 feet for raptor nesting habitat) until
September 1 or continue surveys to locate any
nests. If an active nest is located, clearing and
construction within 300 feet of the nest (within
500 feet for raptor nests) shall be postponed until
the nest is vacated and juveniles have fledged and
there is no evidence of a second attempt at
nesting. To avoid a nest, the limits of construction
shall be established in the field with flagging and
stakes or construction fencing. Construction
personnel shall be instructed on the sensitivity of
the area. If construction timing can be adjusted to
occur September 1 through February 14, the above
minimization and avoidance measures shall not be
necessary.
BWL -2: Prior to the start of any project activities,
City of Santa
City of Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica will
Ongoing
Design
a preconstruction survey shall be performed for
Monica
ensure that contract
bats. Preconstruction surveys shall be conducted
documents include
during early spring, which is when the bats
requirements related to bat
typically arrive. If found, they can be excluded
surveys.
Construction
City of Santa Monica
The Contractor will ensure
Ongoing
Preconstruction and
before maternity roosts are established. If none is
found, no further avoidance measures or
Contractor
that a qualified biologist will
Construction
mitigation would be necessary.
(qualified biologist)
perform a preconstruction
survey of bats during early
spring.
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PROJECT TITLE
MITIGATION MEASURE MONITORING COMPLIANCE FORM
Reporting Period: ❑ Design ❑ Pre - Construction ❑ Construction ❑Post- Construction
Report
Mitigation Measure:
Has the Mitigation Measure been implemented?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Notes:
Is further action or monitoring required?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, describe:
Is consultation with outside agencies required?
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, identify agency:
Has consultation with outside agency been completed?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Monitoring Verified By: Date:
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Adopted and approved this 10th day of July, 2012.
Ri and Bloom, Mayor
I, Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10696 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 10th day of July, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holbrook, McKeown, O'Connor, O'Day, Shriver,
Mayor Bloom
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tern Davis
ATTEST:
Maria M. Stewart, City Cle k