Burbank City Council
May 3, 2022

Normal conversational levels are in the 60-65 dBA range, and ambient noise levels greater than 65 dBA can interrupt conversations.

Noise levels typically attenuate (or drop off) at a rate of 6 dBA per doubling of distance from point sources (such as construction equipment). Noise from lightly traveled roads typically attenuates at a rate of about 4.5 dBA per doubling of distance. Noise from heavily traveled roads typically attenuates at about 3 dBA per doubling of distance; while noise from a point source typically attenuates at about 6 dBA per doubling of distance. Noise levels may also be reduced by the introduction of intervening structures. For example, a single row of buildings between the receptor EXHIBIT 2
and the noise source reduces the noise level by about 5 dBA, while a solid wall or berm that breaks the line-of-sight reduces noise levels by 5 to 10 dBA.

The Noise Element of the Burbank General Plan aims to ensure appropriate noise levels considered compatible for community noise environments. Noise in Burbank is primarily generated by vehicular traffic on major arterials and the freeway network, with noise from railroads and aircraft operations representing a major secondary source of noise in certain parts of the City. Land uses adjacent to these roadways, railroads, and the airport, are affected by machinery, industrial activity, and vehicle generated noise. Secondary sources of noise in the City are generated by construction and maintenance activities associated with both public and private works and development projects as well as noise generated by movie and television studios, including explosions, vehicle operations, loudspeakers, and mechanical equipment.61 The “ambient environment” includes noise emanating from the Burbank Airport, Traffic on Route 5 and Route 134, and the local roadway network.

Existing ambient noise levels range from 76 dBA to 100 dBA. Noise levels exceed 65 dBA, a typical standard for “sensitive locations,” in some locations throughout the City. The City’s normally acceptable exterior noise exposure standard is 65 dBA community noise equivalent level (CNEL) or less for residential and other sensitive land uses.

The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to excessive noise levels. The GGRP Update is a policy document containing programs that are consistent with the General Plan. Some of the measures and actions included in the GGRP Update would support construction projects, such as electric vehicle charging station construction that may result in a temporary increase in noise levels.

However, future projects identified as measures/actions in the GGRP Update would be reviewed for consistency with the General Plan Noise Element and Municipal Code Chapter 3 Article 2 (Noise Control) and would be required to comply with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.62 The Burbank General Plan identifies noise-sensitive land uses and noise sources and policies to provide for the protection of the community from the adverse effects of excessive noise. The GGRP Update encompasses a suite of GHG-reduction opportunities that affect the transportation sector.

For example, Measures T-1.1 and T-1.2 aim to implement the Complete Our Streets Plan and increase transit use. These measures would not only reduce vehicle miles traveled but also reduce traffic-related noise in Burbank. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would not generate excessive noise levels and, therefore, would result in a less than significant impact related to noise exposure.

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b. Would the project result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
While people have varying sensitivities to vibrations at different frequencies, in general they are most sensitive to low-frequency vibration. Vibration in buildings, such as from nearby construction activities, may cause windows, items on shelves, and pictures on walls to rattle. Vibration of building components can also take the form of an audible low-frequency rumbling noise, referred to as 61 Burbank, City of. February 19, 2013. Burbank 2035: General Plan. < https://new.burbankca.gov/documents/173607/0/Burbank2035+General+Plan.pdf/139656b0-80e9-3b11-dc6d- 751642c85b38?t=1612301807431> Accessed December 26, 2020. 62 Burbank, City of. 2020. Municipal Code Chapter 3 Article 2 (Noise Control). https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Burbank/. Accessed February 2, 2021
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groundborne noise.63 Although groundborne vibration is sometimes noticeable in outdoor environments, it is almost never annoying to people who are outdoors. The primary concern from vibration is that it can be intrusive and annoying to building occupants and vibration-sensitive land uses.

Vibration amplitudes are usually expressed in peak particle velocity (PPV) or Root Mean Square (RMS) vibration velocity. The PPV and RMS velocity are normally described in inches per second (in/sec). PPV is defined as the maximum instantaneous positive or negative peak of a vibration signal. PPV is often used in monitoring of blasting vibration because it is related to the stresses that are experienced by buildings.64 Vibration significance ranges from approximately 50 vibration decibels (VdB), which is the typical background vibration-velocity level, to 100 VdB, the general threshold where minor damage can occur in fragile buildings.65 The general human response to different levels of groundborne vibration velocity levels is described in Table 6.

Table 6 Human Response to Different Levels of Groundborne Vibration Vibration Velocity Level Human Reaction
65 VdB Approximate threshold of perception for many people 75 VdB Approximate dividing line between barely perceptible and distinctly perceptible. Many people find that transportation-related vibration at this level is unacceptable. 85 VdB Vibration acceptable only if there are an infrequent number of events per day VdB = vibration decibels
Source: Federal Transit Administration. Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual. 2018.66 The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to groundborne vibration. The GGRP Update is a policy document containing measures that are consistent with the General Plan. Some of the measures and actions would support construction projects, such as electric vehicle charging station construction that may result in a temporary increase in groundborne vibration. However, future projects would be subject to review by the City for compliance with the General Plan and Municipal Code and would be required to comply with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations.

Therefore, the GGRP would result in a less than significant impact related to groundbourne vibration.

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c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use 63 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 2013. Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual (CT-HWANP- RT-13-069.25.3). <http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/env/noise/pub/TCVGM_Sep13_FINAL.pdf>. Accessed February 16, 2021. 64 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 2006. Highway Construction Noise Handbook. (FHWAHEP-06-015; DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-06-02). <http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/construction_noise/handbook>. Accessed February 16, 2021. 65 Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 2018. Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual. <https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/research-innovation/118131/transit-noise-and-vibration-impact-assessment- manual-fta-report-no-0123_0.pdf>. Accessed February 16, 2021. 66 Federal Transit Administration. 2018. Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual. <https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/research-innovation/118131/transit-noise-and-vibration-impact-assessment- manual-fta-report-no-0123_0.pdf>. Accessed February 16, 2021.

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airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
The Hollywood Burbank Airport is the only public airport or airstrip located in the City. The airport is located in the northwestern portion of the City, at 2627 N Hollywood Way. The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in noise exposure impacts related to airports, airstrips, or helicopters. The GGRP Update does not propose land use or zoning changes related to airports, airstrips, or heliports, nor does it include development that would increase exposure to excessive noise levels associated with operation of airports, airstrips, or heliports. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would result in no impact related to aviation-related noise exposure.

NO IMPACT
Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative projects scenario is total projected population growth Burbank (109,686 persons) in 2030. The GGRP Update is a policy document containing measures and actions that are consistent with the City of Burbank General Plan. Some of the measures would support construction projects, such as electric vehicle charging station construction, which may result in a temporary increase in groundborne vibration or noise levels. However, cumulative projects, including the GGRP Update, would be subject to review by the City for compliance with the General Plan and Municipal Code and would be required to comply with applicable State and federal regulations. Additionally, the GGRP Update encompasses a suite of GHG-reduction opportunities that would decrease traffic and traffic-related noise. As such, implementation of the GGRP Update would not generate excessive groundborne vibration or noise levels. Therefore, the GGRP Update would result in a less than significant cumulative impact related to noise.

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14 Population and Housing
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (e.g., by
proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (e.g., through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)? □ □ □ ■
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere? □ □ □ ■
a. Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
or
b. Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to substantial unplanned population growth.

Likewise, the GGRP Update does not include measures or actions that would increase the population or induce additional population growth that would displace people or housing.

Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no impact related to population and housing.

NO IMPACT
Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative projects scenario is total projected population growth for Burbank (109,686 persons) in 2030. Cumulative projects, including the GGRP Update, are not anticipated to displace people or housing nor induce substantial unplanned population growth in the City. Specifically, the GGRP Update would not contribute to person or housing displacement in the City of Burbank nor result in population growth beyond that already assumed and planned for in the General Plan.

Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no cumulative impact related to population and housing.

NO IMPACT
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15 Public Services
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
a. Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, or the need for
new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental impacts,
in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the
public services:
▪ Fire protection? □ □ □ ■
▪ Police protection? □ □ □ ■
▪ Schools? □ □ □ ■
▪ Parks? □ □ □ ■
▪ Other public facilities? □ □ □ ■
a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered facilities, or the need for new or physically altered facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for:
▪ Fire protection;
▪ Police protection;
▪ Schools;
▪ Parks; or
▪ Other public facilities?
The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to public services. The GGRP Update is a policy document containing measures and actions that are consistent with the Burbank General Plan.

Implementation of the GGRP Update would not result in increases in population or induce additional population growth. As such, the GGRP Update would not require the construction of new or physically altered governmental facilities to serve additional population, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts. Furthermore, future projects identified as EXHIBIT 2
measures/actions in the GGRP Update would be reviewed for consistency with the Burbank General Plan and other applicable local and State regulations.

Nonetheless, implementing the GGRP Update would require some modification of existing policies, including developing and implementing new programs and projects, or modifying existing ones. The GGRP Update is designed to reduce adverse environmental impacts associated with climate change.

While modifications of existing policies are needed, the measures and actions included in the GGRP Update would not result in increases in population or induce additional population growth that would result in the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities or the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no impact related to public services in terms of need for the construction of new or altered governmental facilities.

NO IMPACT
Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative projects scenario is total projected population growth for Burbank (109,686 persons) in 2030. Implementation of cumulative projects, including the GGRP Update, would not result in increases in population or induce additional population growth beyond that assumed under the Burbank General Plan. Therefore, implementation of the GGRP Update would not result in substantial cumulative need to expand public services facilities. Therefore, the GGRP Update would result in a less-than significant cumulative impact related to public services.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
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16 Recreation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
a. Would the project increase the use of
existing neighborhood and regional parks
or other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated? □ □ □ ■
b. Does the project include recreational
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on
the environment? □ □ □ ■
a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
or
b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Burbank is a primarily urbanized community with approximately 2,700 total acres of designated open space throughout the City, including approximately 700 acres of improved parkland.67 The General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element incorporate goals and policies to protect open space and recreational resources in the City.68 Additionally, the City Municipal Code Chapter 1 Zoning outlines regulation of park accessibility, services, and maintenance within the City.

The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to neighborhood or regional parks. The GGRP Update is a policy document containing programs that are consistent with the Burbank General Plan. Additionally, the GGRP Update would not result in substantial population growth or direct land use changes. As such, implementation of the GGRP Update would not result in a substantial physical deterioration of parks or other recreational facilities or result in the need to expand recreational facilities. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no impact related to the need for construction of new or altered recreational facilities.

NO IMPACT
67 Burbank, City of. 2013. General Plan. <https://new.burbankca.gov/documents/173607/0/Burbank2035+General+Plan.pdf/139656b0- 80e9-3b11-dc6d-751642c85b38?t=1612301807431> Accessed February 5, 2021. 68 Burbank, City of. 2013. General Plan. <https://new.burbankca.gov/documents/173607/0/Burbank2035+General+Plan.pdf/139656b0- 80e9-3b11-dc6d-751642c85b38?t=1612301807431> Accessed February 5, 2021.

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Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative projects scenario is total projected population growth for Burbank (109,686 persons) in 2030. Implementation of cumulative projects, including the GGRP Update, would not result in increases in population or induce additional population growth beyond that assumed under the General Plan. In addition, the GGRP Update would not result in population growth or direct land use change. Therefore, implementation of the GGRP Update would not result in substantial cumulative physical deterioration of parks or other recreational facilities or result in the cumulative need to expand recreational facilities. Therefore, implementation of the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no cumulative impact related to recreation.

NO IMPACT
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17 Transportation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance
or policy addressing the circulation
system, including transit, roadway,
bicycle and pedestrian facilities? □ □ □ ■
b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision
(b)? □ □ □ ■
c. Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible use (e.g., farm equipment)? □ □ ■ □
d. Result in inadequate emergency access? □ □ ■ □
a. Would the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? or
b. Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
The City embraces a policy direction to make Burbank a place where bicycling and walking are encouraged and fostered, and where safety, education and facilities are provided as an ongoing part of transportation and recreational planning and programs. While allowing people to circulate without cars is an emphasis of the Mobility Element, another emphasis is getting people to share rides and reduce the number of vehicular trips. In order to accomplish this, the City aims to take specific actions that will assist people in finding ways to share a ride, give priority to vehicles with more than a single occupant, or even eliminate the need for the trip totally.69 The City of Burbank General Plan Mobility Element includes the following applicable active transportation and transit with goal of reducing vehicle miles traveled policies:
▪ Policy 1.1 Consider economic growth, transportation demands, and neighborhood character in developing a comprehensive transportation system that meets Burbank’s needs. ▪ Policy 2.1 Improve Burbank’s alternative transportation access to local and regional destinations through land use decisions that support multimodal transportation. ▪ Policy 2.3 Prioritize investments in transportation projects and programs that support viable 69 Burbank, City of. 2013. General Plan. <https://new.burbankca.gov/documents/173607/0/Burbank2035+General+Plan.pdf/139656b0- 80e9-3b11-dc6d-751642c85b38?t=1612301807431> Accessed February 5, 2021.

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alternatives to automobile use.
▪ Policy 2.4 Require new projects to contribute to the city’s transit and/or non‐motorized transportation network in proportion to its expected traffic generation. ▪ Policy 2.5 Consult with local, regional, and state agencies to improve air quality and limit greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and goods movement. ▪ Policy 3.1 Use multi‐modal transportation standards to assess the performance of the City street system.
▪ Policy 3.2 Complete city streets by providing facilities for all transportation modes. ▪ Policy 3.3 Provide attractive, safe street designs that improve transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian connections between homes and other destinations. ▪ Policy 3.5 Design street improvements so they preserve opportunities to maintain or expand bicycle, pedestrian, and transit systems.

Policy 4.1 Ensure that local transit service is reliable, safe, and provides high‐quality service to ▪ major employment centers, shopping districts, regional transit centers, and residential ▪ areas.
▪ Policy 4.2 Use best‐available transit technology to better link local destinations and improve rider convenience and safety, including specialized services for youth and the elderly. ▪ Policy 4.3 Improve and expand transit centers; create a new transit center in the Media District. ▪ Policy 4.4 Advocate for improved regional bus transit, bus rapid transit, light rail, or heavy rail services linking Burbank’s employment and residential centers to the rest of the region. ▪ Policy 4.5 Improve transit connections with nearby communities and connections to Downtown Los Angeles, West San Fernando Valley, Hollywood, and the Westside. ▪ Policy 4.6 Proactively plan for transit deficiencies should Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) make cutbacks to local service. ▪ Policy 4.7 Integrate transit nodes and connection points with adjacent land uses and public pedestrian spaces to make them more convenient to transit users. ▪ Policy 4.8 Promote multimodal transit centers and stops to encourage seamless connections between local and regional transit systems, pedestrian and bicycle networks, and commercial and employment centers.
▪ Policy 4.9 Support efforts to create a seamless fare‐transfer system among different transportation modes and operators.
▪ Policy 4.10 Actively promote public‐private partnerships for transit‐oriented development opportunities.
▪ Policy 5.1 Maximize pedestrian and bicycle safety, accessibility, connectivity, and education throughout Burbank to create neighborhoods where people choose to walk or ride between nearby destinations.
▪ Policy 5.2 Implement the Bicycle Master Plan by maintaining and expanding the bicycle network, providing end‐of‐trip facilities, improving bicycle/transit integration, encouraging bicycle use, and making bicycling safer.
▪ Policy 5.3 Provide bicycle connections to major employment centers, shopping districts, residential areas, and transit connections.
▪ Policy 5.4 Ensure that new commercial and residential developments integrate with Burbank’s bicycle and pedestrian networks.
▪ Policy 5.5 Require new development to provide land necessary to accommodate pedestrian infrastructure, including sidewalks at the standard widths specified in Table M‐2. ▪ Policy 7.2 Design commercial and residential parking standards to limit new vehicle trips, incentivize transit use, and promote non‐motorized transportation.

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▪ Policy 7.3 Reconfigure or remove underutilized street parking when needed to accommodate safer bicycle travel, increase walkability, improve transit operation, or improve vehicle safety.
▪ Policy 8.1 Update and expand the citywide transportation demand management requirements to improve individual economic incentives and change traveler choice. ▪ Policy 8.2 Strengthen partnerships with transit management organizations to develop citywide demand management programs and incentives to encourage alternative transportation options. ▪ Policy 8.3 Require multi‐family and commercial development standards that strengthen connections to transit and promote walking to neighborhood services. ▪ Policy 9.1 Ensure safe interaction between all modes of travel that use the street network, specifically the interaction of bicyclists, pedestrians, and equestrians with motor vehicles. ▪ Policy 9.2 Address the needs of people with disabilities and comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act during the planning and implementation of transportation improvement projects.
▪ Policy 9.3 Provide access to transportation alternatives for all users, including senior, disabled, youth, and other transit‐dependent residents.
▪ Policy 9.4 Preserve and promote safe riding for equestrians to access public riding trails.

In addition, the City‘s Complete Our Streets Plan regulates the development and implementation of a bicycle and pedestrian network in order to provide a viable transportation alternative to the automobile, improves safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, maintenance of bicycle network, facility design, community involvement, safety, and education70 Furthermore, the SCAG 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) identifies how the southern California region would meet its GHG emission reduction targets.71 The SCAG 2016 RTP/SCS is supported by a combination of transportation and land use strategies that help the region achieve State GHG emission reduction goals and Federal Clean Air Act requirements, preserve open space areas, improve public health and roadway safety, support the vital goods movement industry, and utilize resources more efficiently.

The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the transportation circulation system. The GGRP Update is a policy document containing measures and actions that are consistent with the City General Plan Mobility Element, Complete Our Streets Plan, and the SCAG 2016 RTP/SCS with many that are aimed at facilitating the implementation of the local transportation programs and improvements. For example, Measure T-

1.1 aims to implement the Complete Our Streets Plan, increasing active transportation mode share; Measure T-1.2 intends to provide clean, abundant, affordable and accessible public transit; and Measure T-1.3 will continue TMO expansion.

The measures and supporting actions would be consistent with and promote the General Plan Mobility Element and the Complete Our Streets Plan. Implementation of some of the measures and actions included in the GGRP Update may require future infrastructure development or improvements, such as bike paths and lockers. However, projects would be subject to review by the City for compliance with the General Plan and be required to comply with applicable local, State, 70 Burbank, City of. June 16, 2020. Complete Our Streets Plan. https://www.burbankca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=54111 Accessed February 2, 2021.
71 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). 2016. 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. Available: <http://scagrtpscs.net/Pages/FINAL2016RTPSCS.aspx#toc>. Accessed February 16, 2021.

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and Federal regulations. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no impact related to consistency with plans addressing the transportation circulation system.

NO IMPACT
c. Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible use (e.g., farm equipment)? or
d. Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to risk associated with transportation design or features. The GGRP Update is a policy document containing measures and supporting actions that are consistent with the City General Plan and would not facilitate development beyond that allowed under the General Plan. As such, it would not create transportation hazards or result in inadequate emergency access. For example, Measure T-1.1 aims to implement the Complete Our Streets Plan to increase active transportation and decrease vehicle miles traveled within the City. Additionally, Measure T-1.2 intends to provide clean, abundant, affordable and accessible public transit and Measure T-1.3 will continue TMO expansion. These GGRP measures and supporting actions would promote active transportation, ridership, and sustainable transportation practices within the community to enhance bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, which in turn would reduce potential transportation hazards and would provide adequate emergency access.

The GGRP Update does not include measures and actions that would substantially increase transportation hazards due to a design feature or incompatible land uses. Furthermore, projects would be reviewed for consistency with the Burbank General Plan and other applicable local and State regulations. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in a less- than significant impact related to transportation hazards and emergency access.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative projects scenario is total projected population growth for Burbank (109,686 persons) in 2030. The GGRP Update is a policy document containing measures and actions that are consistent with the City’s General Plan, and, similar to the other cumulative projects, the GGRP Update does not propose development beyond that anticipated under the General Plan that would require transportation facilities. The measures and actions included in the GGRP Update promote alternative modes of transportation and reduction of the amount of vehicle miles traveled throughout the City. In addition, the GGRP Update measures and actions would not conflict with the objectives and policies of the General Plan or Complete Our Streets Plan but would rather be consistent with and promote those plans. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would result in a less than significant cumulative impact related to transportation.

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18 Tribal Cultural Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in a Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, or cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
a. Listed or eligible for listing in the
California Register of Historical
Resources, or in a local register of
historical resources as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 5020.1(k), or □ □ ■ □
b. A resource determined by the lead
agency, in its discretion and supported by
substantial evidence, to be significant
pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code
Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead
agency shall consider the significance of
the resource to a California Native
American tribe. □ □ ■ □
a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 that is listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)?
or
b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource as defined in Public Resources Code 21074 that is a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? On September 15, 2021, the eight following Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)- identified local Native American tribal groups were formally notified that the City initiated environmental review of the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold and were invited to provide consultation:
▪ Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation
▪ Gabrieleño/Tongva Nation
▪ Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
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▪ Gabrieleño Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council ▪ San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians
▪ Gabrieleño-Tongva Tribe
▪ Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
▪ Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians
On September 15, 2021, the NAHC was also notified that the City initiated environmental review of the GGRP Update/GHG Emissions Thresholds and were invited to provide comments. During the consultation period, one response was received from Jairo Avila of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. The City met with Mr. Avila on January 26, 2022. During the meeting, the proposed project was discussed. Additionally, the specific conditions, measures, or protocols that are being considered to address concerns of local tribes as part of the proposed project were discussed. No mitigation measures were requested, and no tribal cultural resources were identified that could be impacted by the plan. Therefore AB 52 compliance requirements have been met.

The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to tribal cultural resources. The GGRP Update would not involve land use or zoning changes but would instead promote infrastructure development and redevelopment. As a policy document, the GGPR Update would also not directly entail ground disturbing activities. Implementation of the following measures may promote infrastructure development and redevelopment. Measure BE-1.1 and BE-1.2 promote electrification of newly constructed and existing buildings, while Measure C-1.1 and EG-1.1 promote installation of solar panels to facilitate the switching of building fuel and aim also to develop a battery storage program. Measure T-1.1 involves the implementation of the Complete Our Streets Plan, which would include the installation of new bicycle and pedestrian facilities/infrastructure and Measure T-

3.1 encourages the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and supporting infrastructure.

Furthermore, Measure CS-1.1, facilitates the preparation of an Urban Forest Master Plan and seeks to plant and maintain 2,000 net new trees by the year 2030. The physical changes these upgrades and additions would entail are dependent on the year of building construction and location of electrical and service panels and plumbing connection of condensate drains, which sometimes may include modifications to the interior and/or exterior of buildings for wiring and panel replacement and minor excavation for connection of drainage to sewer systems.

Implementation of these measures could impact unknown tribal cultural resources during construction that involves below-grade activities. However, projects would be required to comply with Historic Resources Management Ordinance and General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element purpose that require the identification and preservation of sites and structures of architectural, historical, archaeological, and cultural significance. This includes sites, structures, and areas that are associated with tribal cultural activities or persons that contribute to the cultural character of artifacts. As such, tribal cultural resources would be protected upon discovery and, thus, impacts would be reduced to a minimal level. Additionally, future related projects would be required to undergo environmental review, including assessment and mitigation incorporation once project details and locations are known. Further, the City proposes to implement PDF CUL-1, which establishes specific requirements for development projects that are implemented as part of the GGRP Update that require ground disturbance (grading, trenching, foundation work, and other excavations) beyond five feet bgs where it was not previously excavated beyond five feet bgs.

Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in a less than significant impact related to tribal cultural resources.

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LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative projects scenario is total projected population growth for Burbank (109,686persons) in 2030. Cumulative projects could increase the potential for adverse effects to unknown tribal cultural resources in the City. Impacts to tribal cultural resources are site-specific; accordingly, as required under applicable laws and regulations, potential impacts associated with cumulative developments would be addressed on a case-by-case basis as cumulative project details and locations become known. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in a less than significant cumulative impact related to tribal cultural resources.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
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19 Utilities and Service Systems
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or storm water
drainage, electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the
construction or relocation of which could
cause significant environmental effects? □ □ ■ □
b. Have sufficient water supplies available
to serve the project and reasonably
foreseeable future development during
normal, dry and multiple dry years? □ □ □ ■
c. Result in a determination by the
wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to
the provider’s existing commitments? □ □ □ ■
d. Generate solid waste in excess of State or
local standards, or in excess of the
capacity of local infrastructure, or
otherwise impair the attainment of solid
waste reduction goals? □ □ □ ■
e. Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste? □ □ □ ■
a. Would the project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not have direct construction or operational impacts related to utilities and service systems. The GGRP Update is a policy document aimed at reducing water and energy consumption and related GHG emissions throughout the City of Burbank and does not include site-specific infrastructure designs or project proposals. Implementing the GGRP Update would not result in an increase in population and EXHIBIT 2
housing nor would it facilitate growth beyond that anticipated by the General Plan. As such, implementing the GGRP Update would not create new demand related to water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, electric power, natural gas power, or telecommunications utilities.

However, projects resulting from implementation of the GGRP Update could include redevelopment and/or restructuring of electricity and natural gas power facilities and infrastructure. Measure BE-

1.1 and BE-1.2 promote electrification of newly constructed and existing buildings, while Measure C-

1.1 and EG-1.1 promote installation of solar panels to facilitate the switching of building fuel and aim also to develop a battery storage program. Measure T-1.1 involves the implementation of the Complete Our Streets Plan that would include the installation of new bicycle and pedestrian facilities/infrastructure and Measure T-3.1 encourages the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and supporting infrastructure. Furthermore, Measure CS-1.1, facilitates the preparation of an Urban Forest Master Plan and seeks to plant and maintain 2,000 net new trees by the year 2030.

Water Supply Facilities/Infrastructure
Burbank does not have ownership rights to naturally occurring water underneath the City and is dependent on imported water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District. However, Burbank receives groundwater credits based on the amount of water BWP imports to Burbank that eventually makes it way down to underground aquifers. Burbank’s water supply is made up of 47 percent stored groundwater, 33 percent State Water Project water, and 20 percent water from groundwater credits. Groundwater credits are received based on the extent of water imported by BWP to Burbank and arrives to underground aquifers, total recycled water, and untreated water stored as groundwater. Burbank utilizes these credits to pump from wells located in Burbank and distributes as drinking water after being treated. BWP supplies a greater part of its drinking water through purchased water from MWD with the State Water Project. 72 The City of Burbank addresses issues of water supply in its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP).73 The 2020 UWMP is a long-range planning document used to assess current and projected water usage, water supply planning and conservation and recycling efforts. Burbank minimizes the need for importing water by utilizing recycling water, spreading and storing imported water, and promoting water conservation. MWD water supply reliability is dependent on their ability to meet 100 percent of retail demands and they are working on a “diverse water portfolio” to do that. BWP’s groundwater supply reliability is dependent on drought years which could limit Burbank from accessing enough groundwater and gaining enough groundwater credits but has the option of purchasing water through LADWP. BWP’s two treatment plants allows for a steady flow of potable water. Recycled water supply is derived from the Burbank Water Reclamation Plant and is highly reliable; it is connected to the LA-Glendale Water Reclamation Plant as backup or supplemental water supply. It is expected by normal and dry-year estimates that future demands through 2040 will have 100 percent reliability. In addition, the 2020 UWMP includes a Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

Measure W-1.1 promotes water consumption reduction through continued implementation of the 2020 UWMP water conservation programs, enforce MWELO requirements, enforce large irrigation customers required use of recycled water, work with BWP to implement public education on water 72 Burbank Water and Power. Water Supply. https://www.burbankwaterandpower.com/water/water-supply/water-sources> Accessed February 2021.
73 Burbank Water and Power>. 2015. Urban Water Management Plan. < https://www.burbankwaterandpower.com/images/administrative/downloads/2015_UWMP_Final_06-24-2016.pdf>. Accessed February 4, 2021.

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conservation efforts, update BWP’s 2010 Recycled Water Master Plan, and modernize irrigation controllers of at least three parks per year, upgrading systems at all parks by 2025 in Burbank.

The GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in new land uses that would contribute to an increase in water use compared to existing conditions or require relocation or construction of new water infrastructure. Therefore, no impact related to need for construction or expansion of water supply facilities and infrastructure would occur.

Wastewater Treatment Facilities/Infrastructure
The City of Burbank operates the Burbank Water Reclamation Plant (BWRP). It is a tertiary treatment plant built in 1966 to meeting the communities residential and commercial wastewater and sewer demands. It treats 9 million gallons (MG) of sewage per day. The BWRP performs a multi- step treatment process where it eventually ends up the reclaimed water pump station that delivers reclaimed water to the City.74 The GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in new land uses that would generate sanitary wastewater or otherwise contribute to an increase in wastewater treatment requirements. The amount or characteristics of wastewater treated at the BWRP would not change compared to existing conditions with implementation of the proposed plan. The GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would not require relocation or construction of new wastewater collection or treatment infrastructure. Therefore, no impact related to need for construction or expansion of wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure would occur.

Stormwater Drainage Facilities/Infrastructure
As discussed in Section 10, Hydrology and Water Quality, the GHG Emissions Thresholds provide guidance during CEQA review, and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not have direct construction or operational impacts related to alterations in polluted runoff. However, implementation of the following GGRP Update measures and supporting actions may promote infrastructure development and redevelopment. Measure BE-1.1 and BE-1.2 promote electrification of newly constructed and existing buildings, while Measure C-1.1 and EG-1.1 promote installation of solar panels to facilitate the switching of building fuel and aim also to develop a battery storage program. Measure T-1.1 involves the implementation of the Complete Our Streets Plan, which would include the installation of new bicycle and pedestrian facilities/infrastructure and Measure T-3.1 encourages the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and supporting infrastructure. Furthermore, Measure CS-1.1, facilitates the preparation of an Urban Forest Master Plan and seeks to plant and maintain 2,000 net new trees by the year 2030.

Construction of infrastructure development and redevelopment could result in erosion and potential redirect of flood flows or drainage patterns. However, implementation of proposed actions would not include infrastructure changes that would result in additional sources of polluted runoff. Additionally, future related projects would be required to undergo environmental review, including assessment and mitigation incorporation once project details and locations are known. As a result, no negative impacts related to polluted runoff would occur. Therefore, implementing the GGRP Update would have no effect on polluted runoff. As such, implementation of the GGRP Update would not require a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Therefore, no impact 74 Burbank, City of. Burbank Water Reclamation Plan. https://www.burbankca.gov/web/public-works/burbank-water-reclamation-plant Accessed February 4, 2021.

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related to need for construction or expansion of stormwater drainage facilities and infrastructure would occur.

Electric Power Facilities/Infrastructure
Measures BE-1.1 and BE-1.2 propose revisions to existing ordinances and adoption of new ordinances to incorporate electrification of all new buildings and 10 percent of existing buildings within the City by 2030. In addition, new electric vehicle charging station installation would involve the construction of new electric power facilities and infrastructure and could also involve the relocation of existing electric power infrastructure and transmission lines. The GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would serve as a pathway to reduce GHG emissions and other beneficial environmental and sustainability effects. These benefits include reduction in energy consumption.

Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in a less than significant impact related to construction, expansion, or relocation of electric power facilities and infrastructure.

Natural Gas Power Facilities/Infrastructure
The GGRP Update would not involve new land uses that require new or additional natural gas service. However, implementation of the GGRP Update could involve the relocation or removal of existing natural gas facilities and infrastructure. The GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would serve as a pathway to reduce GHG emissions and other beneficial environmental and sustainability effects. These benefits include reduction in energy consumption. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in a less than significant impact related to removal of natural gas power facilities and infrastructure.

Telecommunications Facilities/Infrastructure
The proposal plan would not involve new land uses that would require telecommunications infrastructure and is not anticipated to involve the relocation of existing telecommunications facilities. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no impact related to need for construction or expansion of telecommunication facilities and infrastructure.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? or
c. Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to water supplies. The GGRP Update is a policy- level document that does not include site-specific infrastructure designs or project proposals, nor does it grant entitlements for development that would have the potential to increase demand for water supply or other utility services. Implementing the GGRP Update would include no new residential construction and would have no effect on water demand and wastewater treatment EXHIBIT 2
demand. Thus, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would result in no impact related to water supply and wastewater treatment.

NO IMPACT
d. Would the project generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
or
e. Would the project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
The City of Burbank has a multiple licensed waste haulers that collect solid waste, green waste, recyclables, and bulky items. Burbank's solid waste is transferred to a variety of landfills, including:

Chiquita Canyon Sanitary Landfill, Antelope Valley Public Landfill, Azusa Land Reclamation Co.

Landfill, Burbank Landfill, Clean Harbors Landfill, Covanta Stanislaus, El Sobrante Landfill, Frank R.

Bowerman Sanitary LF, Kirby Canyon Recycle and Disposal Facility, Lancaster Landfill and Recycling Center, McKittrick Waste Treatment Site, Mid Valley Sanitary Landfill, Monterey Peninsula Landfill, Newby Island, Olinda Alpha Landfill, San Timoteo Sanitary Landfill, Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center, Southeast Resource Recovery Facility, Sunshine Canyon City/County Landfill. Although the City waste haulers could use multiple landfills, the majority of the waste is transferred to Burbank Landfill and Chiquita Canyon Sanitary Landfill. CalRecycle reports that in 2019 a total of 90,932 tons of solid waste from Burbank was disposed at 19 different landfills. Additionally, the City of Burbank has a landfill within City jurisdictional boundaries, the Burbank Landfill is operational and has a remaining capacity of 5,174,362 cubic yards.

The GHG Emissions Thresholds is a guidance document and does not propose development or changes to land use and zoning. Thus, implementation of the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in construction or operational impacts related to solid waste. The GGRP Update would not involve new land uses that require new or additional solid waste collection service. Rather Measure SW-1.1 promotes waste reduction via participation in recycling and organic waste programs and reducing such waste going to landfills to achieve 75 percent reduction in waste-related GHG emissions by 2025. The GGRP Update would not facilitate development and, thus, would not affect solid waste collection and disposal demand. Additionally, because the GGRP is a policy document that would not facilitate growth beyond that anticipated by the General Plan, it would not generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards. Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no impact related to solid waste.

NO IMPACT
Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative projects scenario is total projected population growth Burbank (109,686 persons) in 2030. Cumulative projects within the City could result in increases in population and additional use of or need for utilities and service systems. While implementation of the GGRP Update and related infrastructure projects would not result in increases in population or induce additional population growth that would require additional use of existing City utilities or service systems, implementation of new or replacement energy or transportation infrastructure under the GGRP Update could result in less than significant cumulative utility construction impacts. Therefore, implementation of the EXHIBIT 2
GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold would result in a less than significant cumulative impact related to utilities and service systems.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
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20 Wildfire
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project:
a. Substantially impair an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan? □ □ □ ■
b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks and
thereby expose project occupants to
pollutant concentrations from a wildfire
or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? □ □ □ ■
c. Require the installation or maintenance
of associated infrastructure (such as
roads, fuel breaks, emergency water
sources, power lines or other utilities)
that may exacerbate fire risk or that may
result in temporary or ongoing impacts to
the environment? □ □ □ ■
d. Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslopes or
downstream flooding or landslides, as a
result of runoff, post-fire slope instability,
or drainage changes? □ □ □ ■
a. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
or
b. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project, due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
or
c. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? EXHIBIT 2
or
d. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslopes or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
Two Mountain Fire Zones are designated by the Burbank Fire Department.75 One zone is located along the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains in northeast Burbank, and the other is located in southwestern portion of the City adjacent to the Warner Bros. Studios. According to CalFIRE, Burbank is located in a designated California Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.76 Per the Burbank General Plan Safety Element, the City is susceptible to loss from fire in the urban-wildland interface due to its proximity to the Verdugo Mountains and the Hollywood Hills.77 Furthermore, City Municipal Code Chapter 1 (Building and Fire) provides regulations related to the safety of life and property from fire within the City.78 The GGRP Update is a policy-level document that does not propose specific or other physical changes such as habitable development that could be put at risk in the case of a wildfire, nor does it grant entitlements for development that would have the potential to directly cause wildfire. Rather, the GGRP aims to reduce natural gas infrastructure that poses wildfire risk if damaged during seismic events and to underground new or restructured electric power lines that pose wildfire risk if damaged during high-wind events. Thus, the GGRP Update and Emissions Threshold would result in no impact related to wildfire.

NO IMPACT
Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative projects scenario is total projected population growth for Burbank (109,686 persons) in 2030. The GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold do not include new habitable development that could be at risk from wildfire, nor does it grant entitlements for development that would have the potential to cause wildfire. Furthermore, as a guidance document, the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in cumulative impacts. Thus, the GGRP Update and the GHG Emissions Threshold would result in no cumulative impact related to wildfire.

NO IMPACT
75 Burbank, City of. 2013. General Plan. <https://new.burbankca.gov/documents/173607/0/Burbank2035+General+Plan.pdf/139656b0- 80e9-3b11-dc6d-751642c85b38?t=1612301807431> Accessed February 5, 2021. 76 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFIRE). 2020. Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer. https://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/ . Accessed March 3, 2021.
77 Burbank, City of. 1998. General Plan Safety and Noise Element. < https://new.burbankca.gov/documents/173607/0/Burbank2035+General+Plan.pdf/139656b0-80e9-3b11-dc6d- 751642c85b38?t=1612301807431>. Accessed March 3, 2021.
78 Burbank, City of. 2021. Municipal Code Chapter 1 (Building and Fire). < https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Burbank/>. Accessed March 3, 2021.

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21 Mandatory Findings of Significance
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Does the project:
a. Have the potential to substantially
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, substantially reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare
or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or
prehistory? □ □ ■ □
b. Have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
(“Cumulatively considerable” means that
the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)? □ □ ■ □
c. Have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or
indirectly? □ □ ■ □
a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? The intent of the GGRP Update is to reduce GHG emissions from Burbank community and municipal operations through implementation of measures and corresponding actions. The measures and supporting actions are consistent with the Burbank 2035 General Plan and encourage residents, businesses, and the City to reduce energy, fuel use, water use, VMT, and solid waste generation and the associated GHG emissions. The GGRP Update would not facilitate development that would eliminate or threaten wildlife habitats or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. Furthermore, as a guidance document, the GHG Emissions EXHIBIT 2
Thresholds would not result in significant biological and cultural resources impacts. Therefore, as discussed in more detail in Sections 4, Biological Resources, and 5, Cultural Resources, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would result in a less than significant impact related to biological and cultural resources.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Implementation of the GGRP Update would result in a cumulatively beneficial reduction of GHG emissions across the City. In addition, as discussed throughout the respective cumulative impacts discussions within this document, the GGRP Update would not result in significant cumulative impacts. Rather, implementation of the GGRP Update would be consistent with General Plan policies aimed at reducing emissions of GHGs and air pollutants, reducing VMT, reducing energy and water supply demands on utilities, and decreasing solid waste generation. Furthermore, as a guidance document, the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in cumulative impacts.

Therefore, the GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Thresholds would result in an overall less than significant cumulative impact related to all CEQA topics addressed within this document.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
The GGRP Update would not result in adverse effects on human beings. Rather, as discussed throughout this document, the GGRP Update would serve as a pathway to reduce GHG emissions and other positive environmental and sustainability effects. These benefits include reduction in non- renewable building energy consumption and VMT (and thus air pollution), in transportation- related GHG emissions, energy and water consumption, and solid waste generation. However, as discussed in more detail in Sections 3, Air Quality, 13, Noise, and 17, Transportation, the GGRP Update could cause temporary construction impacts related to transportation, air quality, and noise that could, in turn, affect human beings but would not result in a substantial adverse environmental effect.

Furthermore, as a guidance document, the GHG Emissions Thresholds would not result in cumulative impacts. Therefore, the GGRP Update would result in a less than significant impact related to potential for adverse effects on human beings.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
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List of Preparers
Rincon prepared this GGRP Update and GHG Emissions Threshold Initial Study-Negative Declaration under contract to the City of Burbank. Persons involved in data gathering, environmental impact analysis, quality review, graphics preparation, and document formatting include the following.

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Hannah Mize, Sustainability Program Manager
Andrew Beecher, Sustainability Planner
Anna Henning, Sustainability Planner
Allysen Valencia, Graphics/GIS Specialist
Matthew Maddox, Environmental/Sustainability Principal
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Appendix A
Sources, Health Effects, and Typical Controls Associated with Criteria Pollutants EXHIBIT 2
Sources, Health Effects, and Typical Controls Associated with Criteria Pollutants Pollutant Sources Health Effects Typical Controls
Ozone (O3) Formed when reactive organic
gases (ROG) and nitrogen
oxides react in the presence of
sunlight. ROG sources include
any source that burns fuels
(e.g., gasoline, natural gas,
wood, oil); solvents;
petroleum processing and
storage.

Breathing difficulties, lung
tissue damage, vegetation
damage, damage to rubber
and some plastics.

Reduce motor vehicle reactive
organic gas (ROG) and
nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions
through emission standards,
reformulated fuels,
inspections programs, and
reduced vehicle use. Limit
ROG emissions from
commercial operations,
gasoline refueling facilities,
and consumer products. Limit
ROG and NOX emissions from
industrial sources such as
power plants and
manufacturing facilities.

Carbon monoxide
(CO)
Any source that burns fuel
such as automobiles, trucks,
heavy construction and
farming equipment, residential
heating.

Chest pain in heart patients,
headaches, reduced mental
alertness.

Control motor vehicle and
industrial emissions. Use
oxygenated gasoline during
winter months. Conserve
energy.

Nitrogen dioxide
(NO2)
See Carbon Monoxide. Lung irritation and damage.

Reacts in the atmosphere to
form ozone and acid rain.

Control motor vehicle and
industrial combustion
emissions. Conserve energy.

Sulfur dioxide
(SO2)
Coal or oil burning power
plants and industries,
refineries, diesel engines.

Increases lung disease and
breathing problems for
asthmatics. Reacts in the
atmosphere to form acid rain.

Reduce use of high sulfur fuels
(e.g., use low sulfur
reformulated diesel or natural
gas). Conserve energy.

Respirable
particulate matter
(PM10)
Road dust, windblown dust,
agriculture and construction,
fireplaces. Also formed from
other pollutants (NOX, SOX,
organics).

Increased respiratory disease,
lung damage, cancer,
premature death, reduced
visibility, surface soiling.

Control dust sources,
industrial particulate
emissions, woodburning
stoves and fireplaces. Reduce
secondary pollutants which
react to form PM10. Conserve
energy.

Fine particulate
matter (PM2.5)
Fuel combustion in motor
vehicles, equipment, and
industrial sources; residential
and agricultural burning. Also
formed from reaction of other
pollutants (NOX, SOX, organics,
and NH3).

Increases respiratory disease,
lung damage, cancer, and
premature death, reduced
visibility, surface soiling.

Particles can aggravate heart
diseases such as congestive
heart failure and coronary
artery disease.

Reduce combustion emissions
from motor vehicles,
equipment, industries, and
agricultural and residential
burning. Precursor controls,
like those for ozone, reduce
fine particle formation in the
atmosphere.

Lead Metal smelters, resource
recovery, leaded gasoline,
deterioration of lead paint.

Learning disabilities, brain and
kidney damage. Control metal
smelters.

No lead in gasoline or paint.

Sulfur Dioxide
(SO2)
Coal or oil burning power
plants and industries,
refineries, diesel engines.

Increases lung disease and
breathing problems for
asthmatics. Reacts in the
atmosphere to form acid rain.

Reduce use of high sulfur fuels
(e.g., use low sulfur
reformulated diesel or natural
gas). Conserve energy.

Sulfates Produced by reaction in the air
of SO2, (see SO2 sources), a
component of acid rain.

Breathing difficulties,
aggravates asthma, reduced
visibility.

See SO2
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Pollutant Sources Health Effects Typical Controls
Hydrogen Sulfide Geothermal power plants,
petroleum production and
refining, sewer gas.

Nuisance odor (rotten egg
smell), headache and
breathing difficulties (higher
concentrations).

Control emissions from
geothermal power plants,
petroleum production and
refining, sewers, and sewage
treatment plants.

Visibility Reducing
Particulates
See PM2.5 Reduced visibility (e.g.,
obscures mountains and other
scenery), reduced airport
safety.

See PM2.5
Vinyl Chloride Exhaust gases from factories
that manufacture or process
vinyl chloride (construction,
packaging, and transportation
industries).

Central nervous system effects
(e.g., dizziness, drowsiness,
headaches), kidney irritation,
liver damage, liver cancer.

Control emissions from plants
that manufacture or process
vinyl chloride, installation of
monitoring systems.

Toxic Air
Contaminant
(TAC)
Combustion engines
(stationary and mobile), diesel
combustion, storage and use
of TAC-containing substances
(i.e., gasoline, lead smelting,
etc.)
Depends on TAC, but may
include cancer, mutagenic
and/or teratogenic effects,
other acute or chronic health
effects.

Toxic Best Available Control
Technologies (T-BACT), limit
emissions from known
sources.

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Appendix B
Description of Greenhouse Gases of California Concern
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Description of Greenhouse Gases of California Concern
Greenhouse Gas
Physical Description and
Properties
Global Warming
Potential
(100 years)
Atmospheric
Residence
Lifetime
(years) Sources
Carbon dioxide
(CO2)
Odorless, colorless, natural gas. 1 50–200 Burning coal, oil, natural gas, and wood; decomposition of
dead organic matter;
respiration of bacteria, plants,
animals, and fungus; oceanic
evaporation; volcanic
outgassing; cement
production; land use changes
Methane
(CH4)
Flammable gas and is the main
component of natural gas.
2879 12 Geological deposits (natural
gas fields) extraction; landfills;
fermentation of manure; and
decay of organic matter
Nitrous oxide
(N2O)
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is a
colorless GHG.
298 114 Microbial processes in soil and
water; fuel combustion;
industrial processes
Chloro-fluoro-
carbons
(CFCs)
Nontoxic, nonflammable,
insoluble, and chemically
unreactive in the troposphere
(level of air at the Earth’s
surface); formed synthetically by
replacing all hydrogen atoms in
methane or ethane with
chlorine and/or fluorine atoms.
3,800–8,100 45–640 Refrigerants aerosol
propellants; cleaning solvents
Hydro-fluoro-
carbons
(HFCs)
Synthetic human‐made
chemicals used as a substitute
for CFCs and contain carbon,
chlorine, and at least one
hydrogen atom.
140 to 11,700 1–50,000 Automobile air conditioners;
refrigerants
Per-fluoro-
carbons (PFCs)
Stable molecular structures and
only break down by ultraviolet
rays about 60 kilometers above
Earth’s surface.
6,500 to 9,200 10,000–50,000 Primary aluminum production; semiconductor manufacturing
Sulfur
hexafluoride
(SF6)
Human‐made, inorganic,
odorless, colorless, and
nontoxic, nonflammable gas.
22,800 3,200 Electrical power transmission
equipment insulation;
magnesium industry,
semiconductor manufacturing;
a tracer gas
79 The City of Burbank used a 20-year Global Warning Potential for methane.

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Greenhouse Gas
Physical Description and
Properties
Global Warming
Potential
(100 years)
Atmospheric
Residence
Lifetime
(years) Sources
Nitrogen
trifluoride
(NF3)
Inorganic, is used as a
replacement for PFCs, and is a
powerful oxidizing agent.
17,200 740 Electronics manufacture for
semiconductors and liquid
crystal displays
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