R115291
City Council Meeting: June 13, 2023 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 11529 (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CERTIFYING THE RECIRCULATED FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE SANTA MONICA PIER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act, California Public Resources
Code Section 21000 et seq. (“CEQA”) requires that cities consider the environmental
consequences of their actions before approving a “project”; and
WHEREAS, the City is the proponent of the Pier Bridge Replacement Project (the
Project) and the lead agency under CEQA and prepared a Recirculated Environmental
Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project is subject to federal, as well as the City and state
environmental review requirements because the City proposes the use of federal funds
from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and/or the project requires an approval
from FHWA; and
WHEREAS, FHWA’s responsibility for environmental review, consultation, and any
other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this Project are being,
or have been, carried out by the state of California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) pursuant to 23 United States Code Section 327 (23 USC 327) and the
Memorandum of Understanding dated May 27, 2022, and executed by FHWA and
Caltrans; and
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WHEREAS, a joint Recirculated EIR/EA has been prepared in compliance with
both the CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and
WHEREAS, the existing Pier Bridge structure has a sufficiency rating of 8.2 (on a
scale of 100) and does not meet current seismic standards; and
WHEREAS, bridges that are found to be seismically deficient, as defined by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), with a sufficiency rating of less than 50, are
eligible for federal funding for replacement under the Highway Bridge Program (HBP);
and
WHEREAS, during times of high use, the Pier Bridge is not wide enough to
accommodate the volume of pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles that use the facility
resulting in pedestrian overflows into the roadway; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the Pier Bridge is necessary to address the existing
operational and structural deficiencies of the bridge; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA, a Draft Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Assessment (2017 Draft EIR/EA) for the Santa Monica Pier Bridge
Replacement Project was published for a 94-day public review period from December 11,
2017, to March 15, 2018; and
WHEREAS, substantial public comments were received concerning both the range
of alternatives under consideration for the Project and the perceived impacts associated
with those alternatives; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to release of the 2017 Draft EIR/EA, several changes to
the existing conditions occurred, including the designation of Carousel Park as a local
City landmark, (2) the designation of new scenic corridors as part of the City’s Final Draft
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2018 Land Use Plan of the Local Coastal Program, and (3) identification of potential new
historic district; and
WHEREAS, a Recirculated EIR/EA was required to analyze new alternatives for
the Project due to changes in existing conditions; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation for the Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement
Project Recirculated EIR/EA was published and circulated on October 22, 2019, for 30
days and thus the City developed the Recirculated EIR/EA; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion/Notice of Availability of a Recirculated Draft
EIR/EA was published on September 22, 2022, in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA
Guidelines, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15105, the Recirculated Draft
EIR/EA was circulated for a 49-day public review period, which ended on November 10,
2022; and
WHEREAS, the Recirculated Draft EIR/EA analyzed the potential environmental
impacts that could result from the Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project and
two build alternatives, and a No Build Alternative; and
WHEREAS, on May 25, 2023, the Recirculated Final EIR/EA was published; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2023, the City Council, as the CEQA Lead Agency,
reviewed the Recirculated Final EIR/EA, in its decision-making process.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby certifies that:
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1) The Recirculated Final EIR/EA for the Santa Monica Pier Bridge
Replacement Project (“Project”) was completed in full compliance with state law
and the CEQA Guidelines, there was adequate public review of the Recirculated
Draft EIR/EA, and the Recirculated Final EIR/EA adequately analyzes all
potentially significant environmental issues; and
2) The Recirculated Final EIR/EA was presented to the City Council, and the
City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the
Recirculated Final EIR/EA, including all comments on the Recirculated Draft
EIR/EA and responses to comments, in its decision-making process prior to acting
on the Project; and
3) The Recirculated Final EIR/EA reflects the independent judgement and
analysis of the City.
SECTION 2. Consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15128, Chapter 2 of the
Recirculated Final EIR/EA determined that the following environmental impacts were not
considered potentially significant and were not analyzed in detail in the Recirculated Final
EIR/EA: wild and scenic rivers, farmlands, and timberlands.
SECTION 3. Consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 and 15092, and as
analyzed in the Recirculated Final EIR/EA, the City Council finds that the following Project
impacts would be less than significant without mitigation: growth (including population
growth), community character and cohesion, water supply, storm drains, visual and
aesthetics, hydrology, noise, energy, wetlands and other waters, and threatened species.
SECTION 4. Consistent with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15092, and as
analyzed in the Recirculated Final EIR/EA, the City Council finds that the following Project
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impacts could be reduced to a less than significant level with the implementation of
mitigation measures established in Appendix P- Environmental Commitment Record, of the
Recirculated Final EIR/EA, and as attached hereto as Exhibit A, Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program: land use, relocations and real property acquisition, solid waste and
electricity, police and fire protection, traffic and transportation, cultural resources, water
quality and stormwater runoff, geology/soils/seismicity/topography, paleontology,
hazardous waste and materials, air quality, greenhouse gases, natural communities, plant
and animal species, and invasive species.
SECTION 5. Consistent with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15092, and as
analyzed in the Recirculated Final EIR/EA, the City Council finds that all Project impacts
can feasibly be avoided or mitigated to below a level of significance.
SECTION 6. According to Section 15126.6(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
purpose of an Alternatives analyses is to identify alternative developments that would
feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the Project but that would avoid or substantially
lessen any of the significant effects of the Project. The Recirculated Final EIR/EA found
that the Project would not result in any significant effects. Notwithstanding, the Recirculated
Final EIR/EA provided an analysis of the environmentally superior alternative. Alternative
2, the Preferred Alternative, would be environmentally superior to Alternative 1. Alternative
2 was found to be environmentally superior over Alternative 1 because it would provide
pedestrians with a sidewalk and access along the south side of the bridge, which would
align with the Colorado Esplanade at the eastern limit and the majority of the destinations
on the Pier which are located on the south side of the Pier. The south side walkway would
also reduce the need for pedestrians to cross vehicle traffic at both the top and bottom of
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bridge. Therefore, Alternative 2 would greatly facilitate pedestrian flow compared to
Alternative 1, which places the sidewalk on the north side of the bridge. Alternative 1
would also result in re-aligning the northerly curb at the intersection with Ocean Avenue,
and as a result the traffic lanes would not align as well as with Alternative 2.
SECTION 7. Consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City
Council adopts the attached Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached hereto
as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein by reference, and included as Appendix P -
Environmental Commitment Record of the Recirculated Final EIR/EA, to mitigate or avoid
significant effects of the Project on the environment, as described in Section 4 of this
resolution, and to ensure compliance during project implementation.
SECTION 8. The preceding findings, although based primarily on conclusions in the
Recirculated Final EIR/EA, have not attempted to describe the full analysis of each
environmental impact contained in the Recirculated Final EIR/EA. Instead, the findings
incorporate by reference the discussions and analyses in the Recirculated Final EIR/EA
and supporting reference documents supporting the Recirculated 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 analysis and
explanation in the Recirculated Final EIR/EA and ratifies, adopts, and incorporates in
these findings the determinations and conclusions of the Recirculated Final EIR/EA.
SECTION 9. Consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the
documents which constitute the record of proceedings for approving this Project are
located in the City of Santa Monica, Engineering and Street Services Division, 1685 Main
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Street, Santa Monica, California. The custodian of these documents is Omeed Pour, Civil
Engineer.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify 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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Douglas Sloan, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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SANTA MONICA PIER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM
P REPARED FOR: City of Santa Monica 1685 Main Street, Mail Stop 15 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Contact: Omeed Pour (310) 458-2201 x2481
P REPARED BY: ICF 555 W. 5th Street, Suite 3100 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Contact: Sarah Baker (213) 312-1742
May 2023
ICF. 2023. Santa Monica Pier Replacement Project. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program. May. (ICF 104260.0.001.01.013.01.) Los Angeles, CA. Prepared for City of Santa Monica, CA.
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
CEQA requires agencies that adopt an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or Mitigated Negative Declaration to take affirmative steps to determine that approved mitigation measures are implemented after project approval. As part of CEQA’s environmental review procedures, Section 21081.6 requires a public agency to adopt a reporting or monitoring program for assessing and ensuring the 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. CEQA Section 15097 provides general guidelines for implementing mitigation monitoring and reporting programs (MMRPs). Specific reporting and/or monitoring requirements, which are 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 Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., this MMRP for the proposed Santa Monica Pier Replacement Project shall be submitted for adoption by the City prior to completion of the environmental review process. The City, as the project proponent and lead agency under CEQA, shall be responsible for assuring full compliance with the provisions of this program. The City shall also ensure that monitoring reports are filed on a timely basis and, when identified, that program violations are corrected. This MMRP includes the mitigation measure(s) identified in the Final EIR and for each mitigation measure, the following information is provided: Party Responsible for Implementation of the Mitigation Measure; Implementation Phase; Party Responsible for Monitoring Implementation; Monitoring Activity; Monitoring Period; Monitoring Frequency; and Source. The table below presents the MMRP for the proposed project.
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Table 1. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Other UES-1. Prior to construction activities that could affect utility services on the pier, the City of Santa Monica project manager and construction contractor shall coordinate with utility owners to develop a plan to maintain continuous essential services to the pier during construction.
DEIR/EA pg. 2.1-27 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Construction Contractor
Contractor shall coordinate with impacted utility owners
Pre-Construction
Cultural Resources Approval/concurrence for finding of effect and memorandum of agreement DEIR/EA pg. 1-75 Caltrans PQS Principal Architectural Historian
Submit HPSR and Finding of Effect documentation to SHPO
Pre-Construction
Cultural Resources CR-5. All modifications to the Pier deck that are visible will be reconstructed and replaced in kind so as to maintain the historic character of the Pier, with new materials matching the original/old design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. All such work shall be accurately reproduced, based on historical, pictorial, and physical documentation and evidence. A Certificate of Appropriateness, approved by the City of Santa Monica Landmarks Commission, is also required.
DEIR/EA pg. 2.7-68 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Engineering Consultant
Obtain Certificate of Appropriateness from City of Santa Monica Landmarks Commission
Pre-Construction
Cultural Resources CR-6. To ensure a compatible replacement bridge avoids significant adverse effects to adjacent historic resources and their historic setting, the new bridge design shall follow guidance and direction provided in the Pier District Design Guidelines. In consideration of the proportions, window placement, and alignment with elements of Looff’s Hippodrome and surrounding historic resources, the following features shall be studied: landings and horizontal structure lines; building openings; visible joint lines and glazing mullions.
DEIR/EA pg. 2.1-68 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Engineering Consultant
Engineering Consultant shall follow Pier District Design Guidelines when developing final design for the selected alternative
Pre-Construction, Construction
Stormwater WQ-1. The proposed project will comply with the provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit and Waste Discharge Requirements for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Discharges within the
DEIR/EA pg. 2.9-12 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Comply with associated NPDES permits Pre-Construction, Construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Coastal Watersheds of Los Angeles County, Except Those Discharges Originating from the City of Long Beach MS4 (Order No. R4-2021-0105, NPDES No. CAS004004) and the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities (Construction General Permit) (Order No. 2022-0027-DWQ, NPDES No. CAS000002) and any subsequent permits in effect at the time of construction.
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Water Quality WQ-2. The proposed project will comply with the Construction General Permit by preparing and implementing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to address issues related to construction activities, pieces of equipment, and materials that have the potential to affect water quality and risk levels. The SWPPP will identify the sources of pollutants that may affect the quality of stormwater and include Best Management Practices (BMPs), such as sediment controls, catch basin inlet protection, construction materials management, and non-stormwater BMPs, to control pollutants. All work must conform to the construction site BMP requirements specified in the latest edition of the California Department of Transportation Construction Site Best Management Practices Manual to control and minimize the impacts of construction and construction-related activities, materials, and pollutants on the watershed. These include, but are not limited to, temporary sediment control, temporary soil stabilization, waste management, materials handling, and other non-stormwater BMPs.
DEIR/EA pg. 2.9-12 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Construction Contractor
Prepare SWPPP Pre-Construction
Other GEO-1. The following actions shall be incorporated into the project: DEIR/EA pg. 2.10-3 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Construction Contractor
Incorporate GEO-1 actions into the project Pre-Construction, Construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase
• Removal of unsuitable subgrade soils and replacement with engineered fill,
• Use of coated or non-metallic (i.e., concrete or polyvinyl chloride [PVC]) pipes that are not susceptible to corrosion,
• Construction of foundations using sulfate-resistant concrete,
• Support of structures on deep-pile foundation systems,
• 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, where applicable. Hazardous Waste HAZ-2. In accordance with hazardous waste concerns relative to the final project design plans, the following shall be provided to the Caltrans Office of Environmental Engineering for review and approval: Final construction documents and plans for the preferred alternative,
• A hazardous waste Sampling and Analysis Plan, and
• A Site Investigation Report for ADL, which shall be performed to determine the extent of possible contamination within the state right-of-way. The detailed construction document/plans shall include design features and information showing proposed structure/foundation work (i.e., footing/pile types, pile lengths, maximum excavation depths) and the new right-of-way. Based on the detailed construction document/plans, the following shall also be submitted to Caltrans Office of Environmental Engineering for informational purposes:
DEIR/EA pg. 3-57 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Engineering Consultant
Supply final project design plans to Caltrans Office of Environmental Engineering
Pre-Construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase
• Sampling and Analysis Plan (including a Health and Safety Plan) for soil and groundwater (including ADL),
• Asbestos-Containing Material and Lead-Based Paint Survey Work Plan for bridge demolition work (discussed above in HAZ-1), and
• Draft and Final Site Investigation Report, Asbestos-Containing Material Report, and Lead-Based Paint Survey Report. Based on the Site Investigation Report and investigative results, the City will be required to prepare the necessary construction plans and specifications for remediation of hazardous materials (including soil and groundwater) as necessary. The specifications shall comply with current Caltrans Standard Special Provisions (SSPs) and Standard Plans. In addition, the City shall review and incorporate Caltrans SSPs for work related to:
• Disturbance of material containing hazardous waste with concentrations of ADL,
• Removal of material containing hazardous waste with concentrations of ADL,
• Removal of yellow traffic stripes and pavement markings with hazardous waste residue,
• Disturbance of existing paint on bridges,
• Removal of treated wood waste, and
• Removal of traffic stripes and pavement markings containing lead. Other The City continue to coordinate with Heal the Bay to ascertain the particulars of their operations and specific replacement-property needs. The proposed partial acquisition and temporary displacement would comply with the appropriate requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. An Adjacent Structures Monitoring Plan, mitigation measure CR-3, will be
Relocation Impact Memo pg. 5 City of Santa Monica Planning Staff Prepare Adjacent Structures Monitoring Plan and continue to meet with Heal
On-going
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase prepared for the project and include the monitoring of the aquarium for impacts due to construction vibration. the Bay Aquarium Staff Other TRA-1. A Construction Traffic Impact Mitigation Plan shall be prepared and implemented prior to construction to provide for traffic and parking capacity management during construction. This plan shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer and/or the City Traffic Engineer. The approved mitigation plan shall be posted on the project site for the duration of construction and be produced upon request. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Implement a public information program to advise motorists of impending and ongoing construction activities (e.g., use of media listings/notifications, the City website and related agency websites, portable message signs, informational signs at the construction site, a telephone hotline to record comments/complaints during construction);
• Obtain approval from the City, or Caltrans, if required, for construction-related vehicular detours or construction work requiring encroachment into public rights-of-way or any other street use (e.g., haul routes for earth, concrete, construction materials, equipment);
• Provide safety precautions for pedestrians and bicyclists through measures such as the installation of protection barriers and signage that indicates pedestrian and bicycle detours where existing facilities would be affected;
• Ensure the timely notification of construction schedules for all affected agencies (e.g., City Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works Department; Planning Division of the Community Development Department; affected transit agencies [Santa Monica Big Blue Bus and
DEIR/EA pg. 3-60 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Construction Contractor
Prepare a Construction Traffic Impact Mitigation Plan
Pre-construction
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Metro]; and all property owners and residential and commercial tenants within a radius of 500 feet);
• Schedule pre-construction meetings with affected agencies to plan the proper methods for controlling traffic through work areas;
• Schedule and expedite work so as to cause the least amount of disruption and interference with the adjacent vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow, including, to the extent feasible, the avoidance of full closures on Moomat Ahiko Way, Appian Way, and Ocean Front Walk during months of peak activity at the pier;
• Prepare a detailed traffic control plan for work zones that includes, at a minimum, 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 project construction activities that may disrupt normal pedestrian and traffic flows and measures to address disruptions.
• Monitor traffic conditions during construction and, if needed, assign traffic control officers to direct vehicular traffic and pedestrians;
• Limit the queuing of trucks to on-site locations and limit truck queuing on City streets;
• Restrict the storage of construction material and equipment to designated work areas;
• Provide a construction-period parking plan that minimizes the use of public streets for parking. This may include use of a remote location with shuttle transport to the site;
• If feasible and safe, as determined by the City and Caltrans, ensure that Moomat Ahiko Way remains open during major events and activities at Santa Monica Pier; and
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Unless required by the City and Caltrans, ensure that the California Incline remains open during the construction period for the proposed project. Cultural Resources CR-3. Prior to the start of construction, the City shall prepare an Adjacent Structure Monitoring Plan (Monitoring Plan) to safeguard adjacent historic resources, including the Looff’s Hippodrome and the locally designated buildings at 1601–1619 Ocean Front Walk, during construction from damage due to vibration, demolition, excavation, and general construction activities and to mitigate the possibility of settlement due to the removal of soil. The Monitoring Plan will define protective measures specific to individual historic resources; assign monitoring responsibilities; install and maintain construction fencing for screening and security; and ensure safe public circulation and access during construction. Any protective measures shall be designed and installed in such a way that they are completely reversible with no impacts on historic resources. As part of the Monitoring Plan, prior to construction the project site and adjacent historic resources will be photographed to record their existing pre-construction condition and character-defining features to be kept on file with the publicly accessible property records at the City of Santa Monica. The Monitoring Plan shall be prepared by a qualified and California-licensed Professional Engineer who is approved by the City of Santa Monica. The Monitoring Plan shall be developed in conjunction with a qualified architectural historian, historic architect, or historic preservation professional who satisfies the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in their respective field(s), pursuant to 36 CFR 61. All monitoring shall be conducted to the extent allowed by the property owners. The Monitoring Plan shall include performance standards that specify:
DEIR/EA pg. 2.7-67 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Engineering Consultant
Prepare Adjacent Structure Monitoring Plan
Pre-construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase All new construction work will be performed so that adjacent buildings and resources, including Looff’s Hippodrome and 1601–1619 Ocean Front Walk buildings, will not be adversely affected. A qualified and California-licensed Professional Engineer will develop monitoring recommendations, based on preconstruction surveys and photo documentation of existing conditions of adjacent historic resources. Monitoring may include the use of vibration monitors, elevation and lateral monitoring points, crack monitors, or other instrumentation determined necessary to protect adjacent buildings and structures from construction-related damage. Vertical and horizontal movement will be determined by a California-licensed land surveyor or qualified professional engineer, and vibration thresholds will be maintained to levels below that which could damage adjacent buildings. If thresholds are met, or if noticeable structural damage becomes evident to the project contractor, work shall stop until feasible steps to reduce vibratory levels have been undertaken and minimization measures have been implemented to stabilize adjacent building and prevent construction-related damage. Any damage to historic finish materials at nearby buildings shall be repaired in consultation with the affected property owner and a qualified preservation consultant and, if warranted, in a manner that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. If necessary, as determined by a California-licensed Professional Engineer, a shoring plan will be developed to protect adjacent historic resource from excavation or general construction procedures. The shoring plan will be developed by the contractor and submitted to the City of Santa Monica for review. Cultural Resources CR-4. Prior to any construction starting, the Pier Sign Preservation Plan shall be implemented to ensure the protection of the Pier Sign throughout the construction phase. DEIR/EA pg. 2.7-68 and Pier Sign Preservation Architect Prepare Pier Sign Pre-construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Protection Plan Preservation Plan Cultural Resources Submit full plan check set of construction drawings including details for work on the Pier Sign to Caltrans PQS Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 City of Santa Monica Planning Staff, Caltrans Architectural Historian PQS
Submit project plans to Caltrans Architectural Historian PQS
Pre-construction
Cultural Resources Solicit for qualified Historic Preservation Architect to review Monitoring Plan and Pier Sign plans, implement the Plans, and propose and inform the Contractor of specifications to ensure Standards-compliant work
Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 City of Santa Monica Project Manager Solicit for qualified Historic Preservation Architect
Pre-construction
Cultural Resources Solicit for qualified and licensed Engineer to perform pre-construction survey and prepare Monitoring Plan Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 City of Santa Monica Project Manager Solicit for qualified and licensed Engineer
Pre-construction
Cultural Resources Carry out pre-construction survey and documentation of existing conditions, establish vibration thresholds for incorporation into Monitoring Plan Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 Consultant Engineer Prepare pre-construction documentation of existing vibration thresholds
Pre-construction
Cultural Resources Prepare Monitoring Plan including specifications for monitoring procedures and equipment, vibration thresholds, and with input from Historic Preservation Architect regarding Standards-compliant work
Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 Consultant Engineer, Historic Preservation Architect
Prepare Monitoring Plan Pre-construction
Cultural Resources Prepare Pier Sign Report including conditions assessment, documentation, and specifications for work Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 Consultant Engineer, Historic Preservation Architect
Prepare Pier Sign Report Pre-construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Cultural Resources Prepare detailed construction plan set based on Engineer’s specifications and recommendations in Monitoring Plan; submit to Caltrans PQS for review and comment Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 Consultant Engineer, Historic Preservation Architect
Submit construction plan set to Caltrans Architectural Historian PQS for comment
Pre-construction
Cultural Resources Prepare detailed construction plan set for work on the Pier Sign based on the Historic Preservation Architect’s specifications and recommendations; submit to Caltrans PQS for review and comment
Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 Consultant Engineer, Historic Preservation Architect
Submit construction plan set specific to the Pier Sign to Caltrans Architectural Historian PQS for comment
Pre-construction
Hazardous Waste HAZ-1. Prior to demolition work associated with the proposed improvements, ACBM and LBP surveys would be conducted to determine the presence of these materials. If discovered on site, asbestos and LBP hazards shall be abated in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1403 prior to any demolition or bridge rehabilitation activities.
DEIR/EA pg. 2-12.10 Construction Contractor Perform preconstruction surveys for ACBM and LBP
Pre-construction
Biology BIO-2. To avoid impacts on bats that may be roosting in palm trees within the project area, direct impacts on unmanicured palms with dead fronds shall be avoided during construction, and activities that cause high levels of vibration and/or noise, within 500 feet, shall also be avoided. If it is not possible to avoid direct impacts (e.g., tree removal, tree disturbance, tree trimming), as well as indirect impacts (e.g., noise, vibration), a qualified bat biologist shall survey the trees in the project area (i.e., conduct acoustic nighttime surveys) prior to disturbance to determine whether bats are roosting. A copy of all survey results shall be forwarded to Caltrans’ Division of Environmental Planning.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-52 Qualified Consultant Biologist Perform surveys for tree roosting bats prior to removal and monitor for impacts if present
Pre-construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase If bats are present, the bat biologist shall monitor construction activities to ensure that bats are not affected. The qualified bat biologist may also provide other avoidance measures to ensure that impacts are avoided and minimized. Biology BIO-3. A qualified bat biologist who is also familiar with crevice-dwelling bird species shall survey the project disturbance limits and the Pier Bridge in early summer, prior to construction, to assess the potential for the bridge’s use for bat roosting, bat maternity roosting, and bird roosting/nesting (maternity roosts and nests generally form in spring). The qualified bat biologist shall also perform preconstruction surveys within 2 weeks of construction because bat and bird roosts can change seasonally. These surveys will include a combination of structure inspections, exit counts, and acoustic surveys. A copy of all survey results shall be forwarded to Caltrans’ Division of Environmental Planning and the City.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-52 Qualified Consultant Biologist Perform preconstruction bats surveys 2 weeks prior to construction
Pre-construction
Biology BIO-5. Within 7 days of the commencement of construction activities (if between January 15 and September 1), a qualified biologist shall perform a nesting bird survey to determine whether there are active migratory bird nests within 200 feet of the project footprint and raptor nests within 500 feet of the project footprint. If present, this survey shall identify the species and, to the degree feasible, nesting stage (e.g., incubation of young, feeding of young, near fledging). Nests shall be mapped to the nearest location feasible without causing disturbance (close encroachment may cause nest abandonment). If active nests of non-listed migratory birds are found, construction shall not occur within a buffer until the nesting attempt has been completed and/or abandoned because of non-project-related reasons. The buffer distance for non-listed migratory birds shall be determined by the project biologist, depending on the species’ requirements, sensitivity to disturbance, and project activities. Construction shall not occur within 500 feet of a raptor’s nest until the nesting attempt has
DEIR/EA pg. 3-52 Qualified Consultant Biologist Perform preconstruction surveys for birds 7 days prior to construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase been completed and/or abandoned because of non-project-related reasons. If a nest of a special-status migratory bird (either federal or state listed or non-listed) is found, an appropriate buffer distance shall be determined, based on the species’ nesting requirements and sensitivity to disturbance, in consultation with the appropriate wildlife agencies (i.e., CDFW and/or USFWS), depending on the species’ status. A copy of all survey results and any agency coordination shall be forwarded to Caltrans’ Division of Environmental Planning and the City. Other LU-1. The historic pier sign itself shall be maintained and preserved in kind. Repairs shall be performed, as needed, to preserve the sign’s longevity and historic aesthetic. New support structures, to accommodate widening of the bridge, shall be constructed and designed to match the existing historic context and aesthetic of the bridge. All designs for the support structures shall be approved by a certified architectural historian, in concurrence with California Department of Transportation personnel and the State Historic Preservation Officer.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-59 Construction Contractor Follow protocol set forth in the Pier Sign Protection Plan
Construction
Cultural Resources CR-1. If human remains are discovered during construction, 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 Section 5097.98, if the remains are thought to be Native American, the coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission, which will then notify the most likely descendent. At that time, the person who discovered the remains will contact the Caltrans 7 Division of Environmental Planning to work with the most likely descendent on the respectful treatment and disposition of the remains. Further provisions of Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 are to be followed, as applicable.
DEIR/EA pg. 2.7-67 Construction Contractor, Qualified Consultant Archeologist
Stop work if human remains are discovered and contract Caltrans staff
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Cultural Resources CR-2. 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.
DEIR/EA pg. 2.7-67 Construction Contractor, Qualified Consultant Archeologist
Stop work if buried cultural resources are discovered and contact Caltrans staff
Construction
Paleontology PAL-1. Because of the paleontological potential of the older Quaternary alluvium, a qualified vertebrate paleontologist shall be retained by the City or construction contractor to oversee monitoring during earthmoving activities with the potential to affect this formation. Excavations can be monitored by a qualified paleontological monitor under the supervision of the qualified paleontologist. Deep-drilled, poured-in-place concrete shafts will be monitored only if possible (e.g., during initial clearing and grading of the shaft sites). Monitoring of earthwork in the older Quaternary alluvium will reduce potential impacts to a less-than-significant level. Monitoring may be reduced if the potentially fossiliferous unit described herein is, upon exposure and examination by qualified paleontological personnel, determined to have low potential for containing fossil resources. The paleontological monitor shall be equipped to salvage fossils as they are unearthed to avoid construction delays and remove samples of sediments that are likely to contain the remains of small fossil invertebrates and vertebrates. The monitor shall have authority to temporarily divert grading away from exposed fossils to recover the fossil specimens professionally and efficiently and collect associated data. All efforts to avoid delays in project schedules shall be made. To prevent construction delays, paleontological monitors shall be equipped
DEIR/EA pg. 2.11-4 City of Santa Monica Project Manager, Construction Contractor, and Qualified Consultant Paleontological Monitor
City or Construction Contractor shall obtain a qualified vertebrate paleontologist to oversee monitoring during earthmoving activities with the potential to affect Quaternary alluvium
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase with the necessary tools for the rapid removal of fossils and retrieval of associated data. This equipment shall include handheld global positioning system receivers, digital cameras, and cell phones as well as a tool kit with specimen containers, matrix sampling bags, field labels, field tools (e.g., awls, hammers, chisels, shovels, etc.), and plaster kits. At each fossil locality, field data forms shall be used to record pertinent geologic data, stratigraphic sections shall be measured, and appropriate sediment samples shall be collected and submitted for analysis. Fossils collected, if any, shall be transported to a paleontological laboratory for processing where they shall be prepared to the point of curation, identified by qualified experts, listed in a database to facilitate analysis, and then deposited in a designated paleontological curation facility such as the LACM. Following analysis, a report of findings with an appended itemized inventory of specimens shall be prepared. The report and inventory, when submitted to the appropriate lead agency, along with confirmation of the curation of recovered specimens into an established, accredited museum repository, shall signify completion of the program to mitigate impacts on paleontological resources. Cultural Resources Implement Monitoring Plan and Pier Sign Preservation Plan specifications Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 Construction Contractor, Historic Preservation Architect
Implement Monitoring Plan and Pier Sign Preservation Plan specifications
Construction
Cultural Resources Securely label all disassembled Pier Sign components with identifying location and contact information and retain and store components safely in a secure location that is shared with City staff
Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-2 City of Santa Monica Planning Staff, Construction Contractor, Historic
Label and store Pier Sign components Construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Preservation Architect Cultural Resources Implement maintenance and repairs to the Pier Sign as outlined in Pier Sign Report and reviewed by Caltrans PQS Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-3 Historic Preservation Architect Implement maintenance and repairs to the Pier Sign as outlined in Pier Sign Report
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Cultural Resources Read monitoring equipment and check for evident structural damage; implement minimization measures if thresholds met and/or damage observed Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-3 Construction Contractor, Historic Preservation Architect
Throughout construction contractor shall check for evident structural damage; implement minimization measures if thresholds met and/or damage observed
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Cultural Resources Submit changes to the scope of work not covered in the FNAE to Caltrans PQS for review prior to the work beginning Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-3 City of Santa Monica Project Manager, Construction Contractor, Caltrans Architectural Historian PQS
Submit changes to the scope of work to Caltrans Architectural Historian PQS
Construction
Cultural Resources 50% Project walk-through: conduct inspection midway through construction to determine if the FNAE conditions including Pier Sign specifications are being met Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-3 City of Santa Monica Project Manager, Caltrans
Perform 50% Project walk-through Construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Architectural Historian PQS Hazardous Waste HAZ-3. Although contaminated soil is unlikely to be present on the project site, the contractor shall observe exposed soil for odor and/or visual evidence of contamination during excavation activities. If odiferous, stained, or discolored soil is discovered by the contractor 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 procedures for worker protection and hazardous material handling and disposal procedures appropriate for the project site.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-57 Construction Contractor Observe exposed soil for odor and/or visual evidence of contamination during excavation activities
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Hazardous Waste HAZ-4. Areas with contaminated soil that has been 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 Code of Federal Regulations 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.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-58 Construction Contractor Areas with contaminated soil that has been determined to be hazardous waste shall be excavated by personnel who have been trained through the Occupational Safety and Health
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Administration–recommended 40-hour safety program with an approved plan for excavation Hazardous Waste HAZ-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 specified hazardous waste levels, it shall be appropriately captured and transported, then 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.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-58 Construction Contractor Contractor shall dispose of thermoplastic traffic stripes determined to contain lead or chromium at a permitted Class I disposal facility in California
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Hazardous Waste HAZ-6. Although there is no evidence that groundwater in the vicinity of the pier contains contaminants, excavations below the elevation of groundwater could experience strong seepage and require dewatering. The contractor shall observe 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.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-58 Construction Contractor The contractor shall observe groundwater encountered for visual evidence of contamination or unusual odors
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Air Quality AQ-1. To reduce particulate matter exhaust emissions, the City (or its contractors) shall ensure that all off-road diesel-powered equipment rated at 50 brake horsepower and greater used during construction shall meet EPA Tier 4 emissions standards, or better, except construction equipment for which such emissions control technology is not available
DEIR/EA pg. 2.13-20 Construction Contractor All off-road diesel-powered equipment rated at 50 brake horsepower and greater used during construction shall meet EPA Tier 4 emissions standards
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Air Quality Most construction-related impacts on air quality are short term and, therefore, do not result in long-term adverse conditions. Implementation of the following avoidance and minimization measures, some of which may also be required for other purposes, such as stormwater pollution control, would reduce any air quality impacts resulting from construction activities:
• The construction contractor must comply with Caltrans Standard Specifications in Section 14-9 (2018).
• Section 14-9-02 specifically requires the contractor to comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to air quality, including air pollution control district and air quality management district regulations and local ordinances.
• Water or dust palliative will be applied to the site and equipment as often as necessary to control fugitive dust emissions. Fugitive emissions generally must meet a “no visible dust” criterion, either at the point of emission or at the right-of-way line, depending on local regulations.
DEIR/EA pg. 2.13-20 Construction Contractor Comply with air quality provisions outlined within this ECR
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• Soil binder will be spread on any unpaved roads used for construction purposes and on all project construction parking areas.
• Construction equipment and vehicles will be properly tuned and maintained. All construction equipment will use low-sulfur fuel, as required by California Code of Regulations Title 17, Section 93114.
• A dust control plan will be developed, documenting sprinkling, temporary paving, speed limits, and timely revegetation of disturbed slopes, as needed, to minimize construction impacts on existing communities.
• Equipment and material storage sites will be located as far away from residential, and park uses as practicable. Construction areas will be kept clean and orderly.
• Environmentally sensitive areas, or their equivalent, will be established near sensitive air receptors. Within these areas, construction activities involving extended idling of diesel equipment or vehicles will be prohibited, to the extent feasible.
• Track-out reduction measures, such as gravel pads at project access points to minimize dust and mud deposits on roads affected by construction traffic, will be used.
• All transported loads of soils and wet materials will be covered before transport or adequate freeboard (i.e., the space from the top of the material to the top of the truck) will be provided to minimize emissions of dust (particulate matter) during transportation.
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• Dust and mud deposited on paved public roads due to construction activity and traffic will be promptly and regularly removed to decrease particulate matter.
• To the extent feasible, construction traffic will be scheduled and routed so as to reduce congestion and related air quality impacts caused by idling vehicles along local roads during peak travel times. Mulch will be installed, or vegetation planted as soon as practical after grading to reduce windblown particulate in the area. Be aware that certain methods of mulch placement, such as straw blowing, may themselves cause dust and visible emissions; therefore, it may be necessary to use controls, such as dampened straw. Biology BIO-1. All construction-related work, including staging, storage, and access, shall be limited, to the greatest extent feasible; shall occur within the project limits; and shall not encroach upon the sandy beach habitat adjacent to the project area
DEIR/EA pg. 3-52 Construction Contractor Avoid sandy beach habitat adjacent to project area
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Biology BIO-4. If recommended by the qualified bat biologist, to avoid indirect disturbance of bats and birds while roosting in areas that would be subject to or adjacent to impacts from construction activities, any portion of a structure that is deemed by a qualified bat biologist to have potential bat or bird roosting habitat, in areas where the young have the ability to fly and may be affected by the proposed project, shall have temporary bat/bird eviction and exclusion devices installed under the supervision of the qualified bat biologist prior to the initiation of construction activities. Eviction and subsequent exclusion will be conducted during the fall (September or October) to avoid trapping flightless young inside during the summer months or hibernating/overwintering individuals during the winter. Such exclusion efforts are dependent on weather conditions, take a minimum of 2 weeks, and must be continued to keep the structures free of bats and birds until the
DEIR/EA pg. 3-53 Construction Contractor and Qualified Consultant Biologist
Install exclusionary devices for birds and bats if deemed necessary
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase completion of construction. All eviction and/or exclusion techniques shall be coordinated between the qualified bat biologist and the appropriate resource agencies (e.g., CDFW). Work shall cease around any active bat maternity colony until such time that the young have the ability to fly, as determined by a qualified bat biologist. Biology BIO-6. Construction equipment shall be inspected and cleaned prior to mobilization to the project site to minimize the importation of nonnative plant material. Eradication strategies (e.g., weed control) shall be implemented should an invasion of nonnative plant species occur.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-54 Construction Contractor Inspect construction equipment prior to mobilization for nonnative plant species
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Other UES-2. Both before construction begins and thereafter, the City of Santa Monica project manager and construction contractor shall regularly notify and coordinate with the Santa Monica Police Department and Santa Monica Fire Department during project design and scheduling, particularly in regard to any street or lane closures related to the proposed project.
DEIR/EA pg. 2.4-9 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Construction Contractor
Regularly notify local police and fire departments of street closures
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Noise Condition of Approval NOI-1. A Construction Noise Management Plan shall be prepared and approved by the City. The Plan shall outline measures that would be used to reduce noise levels. Measures shall include:
• Construction noise in excess of the limits identified in SMC 4.12.110(b) at sensitive receptors shall occur between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday in accordance with SMC 4.12.110(d).
• The construction contractor(s) shall ensure that construction equipment is properly maintained and in working order per manufacturer specifications and that all construction equipment is equipped with manufacturer approved mufflers and baffles.
FEIR/EA pg. 3-41 City of Santa Monica Project Manager and Construction Contractor
Develop Construction Noise Management Plan
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• The construction contractor(s) shall place noise generating construction equipment and located construction staging areas away from sensitive uses to the extent practical.
• All stationary construction equipment will be located and oriented, so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the Project Sites.
• Construction equipment will be turned off when not in use and will not be left idling.
• Heavily loaded trucks shall be routed away from residential streets, conforming to the City’s recommended haul route corridors.
• Construction activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid operating several pieces of high noise-generating equipment simultaneously, to the extent practical.
• The construction contractor(s) shall implement noise attenuation measures, which include temporary noise barriers and/or noise blankets placed between noise-generating construction equipment and activities and the off-site noise sensitive receptors (specifically residences), where noise levels have the potential to exceed the levels identified in SMC Section 4.12.110(b). The noise barriers and/or blankets shall be of sufficient density or design to provide a minimum of 40 dB Standard Transmission Class (STC). Biology BIO-7. After construction, species with a high or moderate rating on Cal-IPC’s California Invasive Plant Inventory, including any Cal-IPC-listed species of ice plant, shall not be planted in any revegetated areas.
DEIR/EA pg. 3-54 Construction Contractor Plant species with high or moderate rating on Cal-IPC’s California
Post Construction
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Category Measure Source Responsible Party Action to Comply Phase Invasive Plant Inventory, including any Cal-IPC-listed species of ice plant, shall not be planted in any revegetated areas Cultural Resources 100% Project walk-through: conduct post-construction inspection to determine if the requirements of the Pier Sign Preservation Plan were met; identify challenges and accomplishments; and include updated photographs of the Pier Sign to file with SHPO and the City
Finding of No Adverse Effect pg. 7-3 City of Santa Monica Project Manager, Construction Contractor, Caltrans Architectural Historian PQS
Conduct 100% Project walk-through Post Construction
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Adopted and approved this 13th day of June 2023.
Gleam Davis, Mayor
I, Denise Anderson-Warren, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby
certify that Resolution No. 11529 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 13th day of June 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Torosis, Brock, Parra, Zwick
Mayor Pro Tem Negrete, Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember de la Torre
ATTEST:
Denise Anderson-Warren, City Clerk
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