r10713City Council Meeting: October 23, 2012 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10713 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE FIRE STATION NO.1 LAND EXCHANGE AND
CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Fire Station No. 1 Land Exchange and Construction was published in
the Santa Monica Daily Press and City Planning Website on August 8, 2012, in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City of Santa
Monica CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was made
available for public comment for 30 -days, beginning on August 8, 2012 and ending on
September 8, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2012, the City Council, as Lead Agency, reviewed the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration identified that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on
the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the
project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. The proposed project
would have less than significant impacts with mitigation incorporated on Biological
Resources, Construction Effects, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, and
Transportation/Traffic and that these impacts would be reduced to less than significant
levels with the incorporation of mitigation measures imposed on the project. No impacts
would occur or impacts would be less than significant with respect to the following issues:
Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas
Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use
and Planning, Mineral Resources Neighborhood Effects, Noise, Population and
Housing, Recreation, Shadows, Utilities and Service Systems, and Mandatory Findings
of Significance.
SECTION 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program, together with the
comments received during the public review process, prior to acting on the project.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds, based on the whole record before it,
including the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and any comments
received, that with incorporation of the proposed mitigation measures, there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment,
and that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the City's independent judgment
and analysis. Therefore, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Negative
Declaration.
SECTION 4. Consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (a) (1), the
City Council adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program, which is included as Exhibit A, to
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mitigate or avoid significant effects of the project on the environment and ensure
compliance during project implementation.
SECTION 5. Consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 (a) (2), the
documents which constitute the record of proceedings for approving this project are
located in the Planning and Community Development Department, 1685 Main Street,
Room 212, Santa Monica, California.
SECTION 6. 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"
FIRE STATION No. 7 INITIAL
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
This document is the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Fire Station
No. 1 Land Exchange and Construction project, proposed in the City of Santa Monica,
California. Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a) requires that a Lead Agency adopt an
MMRP prior to approving a project in order to mitigate or avoid significant impacts that have
been identified in a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The purpose of the MMRP is to ensure that
the required mitigation measures identified in the MND are implemented as part of the overall
project implementation.
The following table summarizes the mitigation measures for each issue area identified in the MND
for Fire Station No. 1. The table identifies each mitigation measure; the action required for the
measure to be implemented; the time at which the monitoring is to occur; the monitoring
frequency; and the agency or party responsible for ensuring that the monitoring is performed. In
addition, the table includes columns for compliance verification. These columns will be filled out
by the monitoring agency or party and would document monitoring compliance. Where an
impact was identified to be less than significant, no mitigation measures were required.
This MMRP will be used by City staff or the City's consultant to determine compliance with permit
conditions. Violations of these conditions may cause the City to revoke the operating permit.
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810 -1 Tree Protection Zone. Prior to commencement
Santa Monica
Santa Monica
Prior to issuance of
Construction
of construction activities and /or the removal or
Public Landscape
Public
excavation and /or
plan review/
planting of any tree species within the public realm,
Division
Landscape
grading permits,
site inspection;
the SMFD shall coordinate with the Santa Monica
Division
whichever comes
verification of
Public Landscape Division to obtain the proper tree
first; during site
implementation
permits and delineate any applicable Tree Protection
preparation
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Zone areas, in compliance with the Santa Monica
Tree Code and the Santa Monica Urban Forest Master
Plan.
BI0-2 Tree Relocation and Removal Plan. If public
trees are to be removed or relocated, a Tree
Relocation and Removal Plan shall be prepared that
clearly identifies the public trees to be impacted, the
reasons for the proposed removals or relocations, and
shall contain the following information:
o The appraised value of the tree in relation to
its relocation cost -
a Existing utilities and other elements of the
city's infrastructure
o The suitability of the tree for relocation, i.e.,
tree age, health, root and canopy structure
m The mature size of the tree
e Impact the relocated tree will have on the
new site
o Long -term and short -term maintenance and
irrigation requirements
Chances of surviving relocation
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Mitigation Measure
Enforcement
Monitoring
Monitoring Phase
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Agency
Agency
and Frequency
Compliance
Check
o Public input obtained as part of the project's
community design process
Environmental benefits of the tree
Aesthetic and /or cultural value
The final Tree Relocation and Removal Plan shall be
approved by the City Council as part of their .
approval of final project design.
CUL -1 If archaeological materials are discovered
City of Santa
On -site
Periodically during
Field inspection
during project grading and excavation activities, all
Monica Planning
contractor
construction
signoff
work within a 100 -meter radius shall be temporarily
and Community
grading
ceased. The materials shall be treated in accordance
Development
with Federal, State, and local guidelines, including
Department
those set forth in California Public Resources Code
Section 21083.2. In addition, if it is determined that an
archaeological site is a historical resource, the
provisions of Section 21084.1 of the Public Resources
Code and CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 would be
implemented.
CUL -21f paleontological materials are discovered
City of Santa
On -site
Periodically during
Field inspection
during project grading and excavation activities, all
Monica Planning
contractor
construction
signoff
work within a 100 -meter radius shall be temporarily
and Community
grading
ceased. A qualified paleontologist shall be secured
Development
by contacting the Los Angeles County Natural History
Department
Museum to assess the resources and evaluate the
impact. The qualified paleontologist shall prepare a
report of the findings and a copy of the report shall be
submitted to the Los Angeles County Natural History
Museum.
GEO -1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the City
City of Santa
City of Santa
Once prior to
Approval of
shall contract with a California- licensed Civil Engineer
Monica Building
Monica Building
issuance of
Geotechnical
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(Geotechnical) to prepare and submit to'',the Santa
and Safety
and Safety
grading permit
Report and
Monica Building and Safety Department d site specific
Division
Division
and Periodically
field inspection
design -level geotechnical report address ipg seismic
during
signoff
and soils hazards (including but not limited to unstable
construction
soils, expansive soils, etc.) for the proposed project.
The report shall be performed in accordance with the
most current Santa Monica Guidelines for.
Geotechnical Reports. The requirements and
recommendations, as established in the Geotechnical
Report project shall be implemented in the design of
the project, including but not limited to measures
associated with grading (site preparation;
compaction, materials, utility trench backflll,
shrinkage), foundation design (foundation
reinforcement, lateral design, settlement); retaining
wall design (including waterproofing, draipage, and
backfill), temporary excavations, shoring, slab -on-
grade construction, overall site drainage, Istormwater
disposal, design review, and constructionlmonitoring).
Permits shall not be issued for grading or Construction
until the Santa Monica Building and Safety
Department has reviewed and approved project
plans.
CON 1 Construction Impact Mitigation Plan. The
City of Santa
Ci y of Santa
Once Prior to
eparation of
applicant shall prepare, implement, and maintain a
Monica Public
Monica Public
Construction and
Construction
Construction Impact Mitigation Plan which shall be
Works
Works
Throughout
pact
designed to:
Department,
Department,
Construction
itigation Plan
[and
Planning and
Planning and
o Prevent traffic impacts on the surrounding
Community
Community
ppropriate
by the
roadway network.
Development
Department, Fire
Development
Department,
gnoff
ity
o Minimize parking impacts both to public
Department, and
Fire
parking and access to private parking to the greatest
Police
Department,
extent practicable.
Department
and Police
Department
o Ensure safety for both those constructing the
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project and the surrounding community.
o Prevent truck traffic through residential
neighborhoods by establishing truck routes that utilize
non - residential streets.
The Construction Impact Mitigation Plan shall be
subject to review and approval by the following City
.
departments: Public Works Department, Fire, Planning
and Community Development and Police to ensure
that the Plan has been designed in accordance with
this mitigation measure. This review shall occur prior to
building permit issuance for the project. It shall at a
minimum, include the following:
Ongoing requirements throughout the duration of
.
construction:
o A detailed traffic control plan for work zones
shall be maintained which includes, at a minimum,
accurate existing and proposed: parking and travel
lane configurations; warning, regulatory, guide and
directional signage; and area sidewalks, bicycle lanes
and parking lanes. The plan shall include specific
information regarding the project's construction
activities that may disrupt normal pedestrian and
traffic flow and the measures to address these
disruptions. Such plans must be reviewed and
approved by the Transportation Management Division
prior to building permit issuance and implemented in
accordance with this approval.
o Work within the public right -of -way shall be
performed between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, including
dirt and demolition material hauling and construction
material delivery. Work Within the public right -of -way
outside of these hours shall only be allowed after the
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issuance of an after -hours construction permit.
o Streets and equipment should be cleaned in
accordance with Santa Monica's established
Environmental and Public Works Management
(EPWM) requirements.
o Trucks shall only travel on a City 91pproved
construction route. Truck queuing /staging shall not be
allowed on Santa Monica Streets. Limited queuing
may occur on the construction site itself.
o Materials and equipment should be minimally
visible to the public; the preferred locatioh for
materials is to be on -site, with a minimum:amount of
materials within a work area in the public iright -of -way,
subject to a current Use of Public Properly permit.
o Any requests for work before or after normal
construction hours within the public right -of -way shall
be subject to review and approval through the After
Hours Permit process administered by the;Building and
Safety Division.
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Adopted and approved this 23`d day of October, 2012,
Richard Bloom, Mayor
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10713 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 23`d day of October, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Holbrook, McKeown, O'Connor, O'Day, Shriver
Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmember: None
ATTEST:
Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk