PUBLIC SAFETY
LA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT CONTRACT
SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY (911)
AREA G (EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS)
CITY MANAGER
CLINT D. OSORIO
COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS
CITY CELEBRATIONS
NON-DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING
COSTS
DEBT SERVICE
INTEROPERABILITY
NETWORK OF THE
SOUTH BAY
CALIFORNIA CITIES
85 GAMING AUTHORITY
Non-Departmental Audited
2022-2023
Adopted
2023-2024
Proposed
2024-2025
Proposed
2025-2026
Public Safety / Fire, 911, Area G 12,253,554 13,493,514 14,645,597 15,384,881 City Services 2,838,990 1,147,000 1,069,730 1,080,666
Debt Service 2,989,894 2,955,128 2,659,165 2,653,425
Transfers Out 15,536,459 8,612,543 8,719,876 6,823,508
Post Employment Benefits Fund 3,216,034 3,206,046 3,853,983 4,355,198 City OPEB Trust Fund - - 600,000 550,000
Unfunded Accrued Liabilities (UAL) Fund - - - 1,800,000 Total Non-Departmental 36,834,931 29,414,231 31,548,351 32,647,678 Public Safety / Fire,
911, Area G
51%
City Services
4%
Debt Service
9%
Transfers Out
22%
Post Employment
Benefits Fund
14%
86 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS (CIP),
DEBT SERVICE, and
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
87 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP)
PROPOSED BUDGET
FY 24/25 – FY 25/26
88 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
PARK & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS $37,375,432
City parks & facilities, playgrounds, facility grounds, and public parkways STREETS, SEWER & STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS $34,154,670
Maintain City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drain systems, sidewalks, curbs, crosswalks, traffic signals and signs
Mechanical maintenance of City vehicle and equipment
Ensure compliance with State & County mandated safety and air/water quality program FY 2024-2025
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOTAL $71,530,102
89 Other,
$60,000 Gas Tax,
$250,000
Prop C,
$900,000
Federal
Earmark,
$1,000,000
Measure R,
Sewer Fund $2,000,000 ,
$2,000,000
Measure W,
$500,000
SB1,
$1,648,000
Measure M,
$1,700,000
CAPITAL REVENUE
… Where the money comes from ...
Streets,
$6,558,000 ,
65%
Parks/Facility,
$1,000,000 , 10%
Sewer,
$2,000,000 ,
20%
Stormwater,
$500,000 ,
5%
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
… Where the money goes...
Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2024-2025
90 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
PARK & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS $1,000,000
City parks & facilities, playgrounds, facility grounds, and public parkways STREETS, SEWER & STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS $9,058,000
Maintain City streets, sanitary sewers, storm drain systems, sidewalks, curbs, crosswalks, traffic signals and signs
Mechanical maintenance of City vehicle and equipment
Ensure compliance with State & County mandated safety and air/water quality program FY 2025-2026
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TOTAL $10,058,000
91 Park Land
in Lieu,
$5,632,178
Measure R
Highway,
$6,227,756
State
Earmark,
$8,800,000
Prop C,
$3,500,000
Measure A,
$1,224,704
SB1,
$4,868,058
Measure M,
$3,559,442
Prop 68,
$6,910,000
Measure G /
Bond
Proceeds,
$11,299,375
Federal
Earmark,
$1,400,000
Measure M
Highway,
$10,715,646
Other,
$697,593
CAPITAL REVENUE
… Where the money comes from ...
Streets,
$38,735,923 ,
54% Parks &
Facilities,
$28,575,432 ,
40%
Sewer,
$3,572,739 ,
5%
Stormwater, $646,008
, 1%
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
… Where the money goes...
Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2025-2026
92 BUDLONG AVE. VAN NESS CRENSHAW
144 th
ST. CITY OF LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
HAWTHORNE
EL SEGUNDO BLVD.
135 th ST.
ROSECRANS AVE.
MARINE AVE. BLVD. AVE. AVE. AVE. AVE. LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITY OF LOS ANGELES ELECTRIC ST.
BEACH BLVD. GRAMERCY PL. CITY HALL
TORRANCE
405
MANHATTAN
BLVD. REDONDO BEACH
158 th ST.
162 nd ST.
161st ST.
GARDENA BLVD.
166 th ST.
170 th ST.
ARTESIA BLVD.
182 nd ST. CRENSHAW VERMONT NORMANDIE WESTERN VAN NESS GRAMERCY PL. WESTERN 132nd ST. WILTON PL. CITY MAINTENANCE
YARD
TORRANCE
N.T.S
169 th ST. BUDLONG AVE.
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91 147 th
139 th LA SALLE AVE. HALLDALE AVE. DENKER AVE. PURCHE AVE. DENKER AVE. 154 th ST. DALTON AVE.
178 th ST. NEW FOR 2025-2026
133rd ST.
Magnolia Av.
93 JOB NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
930 ( c ) Vermont Ave Traffic Signal Improvements - $1,950,034 Improve traffic signals at Vermont Ave. and Rosecrans Ave., and Redondo Beach Blvd.
935 ( c ) Artesia Blvd Signal Improvements - $5,708,000 Improve traffic signals between Western Ave. and Vermont Ave. to address existing and future traffic conditions. The scope and budget amended to include landscape and
pavement improvements.
945 ( c ) Redondo Beach Blvd Street Improvements - $10,715,646 Improve traffic flow along Redondo Beach Blvd. from
Crenshaw Blvd. to Vermont Ave; new medians, improve
signal, signing & striping, rehabilitate concrete and pavements. 990 ( c ) Sewer Master Plan - $22,739
Sewer Master Plan has been completed, and there are
ongoing optional services remaining to update the sewer hydraulic modeling as needed
.
996 ( c ) Vermont Ave Street Improvements (Rosecrans to 135th) - $775,000
Rehabilitate asphalt pavement, striping, and improve
pedestrian safety as needed.
998 & 999 ( c ) Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2020/2021, FY 2021/2022 - $46,008
Continue implementing the Statewide Trash Provisions
through multi-phase iterative approach. Install the Full Capture System Equivalency (FCSE) screens by year 2025 to all City jurisdictional catch basins.
506 ( c ) Gardena Decorative Street Lighting - $244,600 Convert existing streetlights to SCE approved decorative lights on Gardena Blvd between Vermont and Western and 162nd
Street from Denker Ave to Western Ave.
507 ( c ) Citywide Wayfinding/Entry Sign Program - $125,000 Install new and replace existing Citywide wayfinding signs to help direct drivers on city streets to city facilities such as parks, fire stations, and City Hall.
516 & 524 ( c ) Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2022/2023 and FY 2023/2024 - $400,000
Continue implementing the Statewide Trash Provisions
through multi-phase iterative approach. Install the Full Capture System Equivalency (FCSE) screens by year 2025 to all City jurisdictional catch basins.
94 JOB NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
517 ( c ) Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Master Plan - $48,514
Development of citywide traffic communication network and signal system improvements that will provide the foundation for future smart city solutions and prioritize CIP improvements. 518 ( c ) County Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) on East Rosecrans Ave - $400,000
A multi-jurisdictional project through the County of Los Angeles, the TSSP East Rosecrans Ave corridor project spans from Ocean Gate Ave to Vermont Ave. Gardena’s shared
intersections includes four streets.
519 ( c ) County Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) on Redondo Beach Blvd - $20,000
A multi-jurisdictional project through the County of Los Angeles, the TSSP Redondo Beach Blvd corridor project
spans from Artesia Blvd to Vermont Ave. Gardena’s shared intersection includes Crenshaw Blvd. All other intersections on Crenshaw Blvd in Gardena are to be improved by City project, JN 945.
523 ( c ) Storm Drain Master Plan - $550,000
Assessment of hydraulic capacity of the City’s major storm drains and prioritized set of Capital Improvement Projects to address existing and projected future capacity requirements including GIS implementation.
525 ( c ) Local Street Improvements FY 2023/2024 - $3,168,100 Rehabilitate various local residential streets asphalt pavement, striping and pedestrian safety as needed.
527 ( c ) Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2023/2024 - $266,928 Remove and replace damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and access ramps at various locations.
534 ( c ) County Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) on Manhattan Beach Blvd - $55,000
A multi-jurisdictional project through the County of Los Angeles, the TSSP Manhattan Beach Blvd corridor project spans from Manhattan Ave to Van Ness Ave. Gardena’s
shared intersection includes Van Ness Ave.
537 ( c ) Western Avenue Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation - $349,000
Collaboration with Union Pacific Railroad Company to
rehabilitate the deteriorated existing rails and crossing pavements between 166th and 168th streets.
540 ( c ) Normandie Avenue Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation - $344,000
Collaboration with Union Pacific Railroad Company to
rehabilitate the deteriorated existing rails and crossing pavements between 166th and 168th streets.
95 JOB NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
542 ( c ) Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update - $35,000 Citywide triennial pavement evaluation to support
transportation asset management and develop rehabilitation strategies as required by the LA Metro enterprise/restricted funds.
526 ( n ) Normandie Ave (Artesia to 177th), Cassidey St (Normandie to Vermont) and Vermont Ave (177th to 182nd ) Street
Improvements - $1,400,000
Rehabilitate various streets asphalt pavement, striping and pedestrian safety as needed.
543 ( n ) County Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) on El Segundo Blvd - $50,000
A multi-jurisdictional project through the County of Los Angeles Project TSSP. El Segundo Blvd corridor project from Illinois Street to Budlong Ave. The Gardena’s shared cost is 50% of the Budlong Avenue intersection.
988 ( n ) NB Crenshaw Blvd Improvements (129th to Rosecrans) - $400,000
Rehabilitate asphalt pavement, striping, and improve
pedestrian safety as needed. The limits consist of County of Los Angeles jurisdiction between Channel Bridge and 135th Street (First year budget for the design phase).
544 ( n ) Annual Local Street Improvements FY 2024/2025 - $1,700,000
Rehabilitate various local residential streets asphalt pavement, striping and pedestrian safety as needed.
545 ( n ) Annual Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2024/2025 - $461,421
Remove and replace damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and access ramps at various locations.
546 ( n ) Annual Sewer Improvements FY 2024/2025 - $3,000,000 Replace or rehab deficient and high maintenance sewer mains that have leaks, root intrusion, and settlement problems. 548 ( n ) 132nd St (Wilton to Western), 135th St (Western to Budlong), Marine Ave (Western to Vermont), 145th St
(Gramercy to Western), and 166th St (Western to
Normandie) Improvements - $1,500,000
Rehabilitate various streets asphalt pavement, striping and pedestrian safety as needed.
549 ( n ) Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2024/2025 - $200,000 Continue implementing the Statewide Trash Provisions
through multi-phase iterative approach. Install the Full Capture System Equivalency (FCSE) screens by year 2025 to all City jurisdictional catch basins.
96 JOB NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
820 ( c ) Mas Fukai Park Rehabilitation - $7,032,000
Reconstruction of community center, restroom facilities and enhance the overall park to maximize its use, improve energy efficiency while reducing maintenance costs, and provide a variety of additional features that can accommodate the needs of residents of all ages in an all-inclusive park. 967 ( c ) Multi-Park Improvements/Facility Master Plan Study - $750,000
Develop a master plan for parks and facilities.
Renovate/repair recreation facilities.
978 ( c ) Gardena Community Aquatic and Senior Center - $19,399,375
Reconstruction of pool and facility building to accommodate a new 25-yard (8) lane pool, diving bay, fitness pool with ADA ramp, new bleachers & shade structures, exercise equipment and a 12,000 square foot building that will house locker rooms for the pool as well as senior activities.
505 ( c ) Rosecrans New Community Center - $643,491
Demo existing facility and develop a conceptual design and construction document of new community center.
520 ( c ) Rowley Park Gymnasium HVAC Upgrade – 468,208
Replace three (3) existing Carrier/BDP gas electric package units.
528 ( c ) Civic Center Lighting Improvements - $292,623 Installation of new electrical distribution system, lighting, and landscape improvements.
529 ( c ) Park Electronic Signage - $600,833
Installation of new electronic signs for several parks. 530 ( c ) Rowley Park Basketball Court Rehabilitation - $934,704 Renovate/repair the existing basketball court and its drainage. 535 ( c ) Multi-Park Improvements - $250,000
Renovate/repair and upgrade the existing park facilities and amenities.
538 ( c ) Electrical Vehicle Chargers - $55,000
Renovate/repair and upgrade the existing park facilities and amenities.
541 ( c ) City Hall & PD Electrical Distribution System Upgrade - $468,959
Update the existing electric power system in the City Hall and Police Department buildings to current standards, increase loads, and establish an emergency generator.
551 ( n ) City Message Board at 162nd & Western - $150,000 Update the existing electric power system in the City Hall and Police Department buildings to current standards, increase loads, and establish an emergency generator.
97 JOB NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
560 ( n ) Fiber Infrastructure Upgrade - $3,550,000
Design and deploy a fiber corridor to connect Gardena
residents, small businesses, schools, community facilities, and other broadband capabilities at city’s facilities.
561 ( n ) Rowley Park Gymnasium Renovation - $3,000,000 Revamp the current gymnasium facility and upgrade the
overall amenities to meet current standards and needs.
562 ( n ) Bridging the Digital Divide - $250,000
Expand digital equity and access for residents by bringing broadband access to outdoor community spaces at various parks and its facilities.
98 FUNDING SOURCE STREETS, SEWER & STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT COST Measure R Highway #930 (c) Vermont Ave Traffic Signal Improvement 1,950,034 #935 (c) Artesia Blvd. Street Improvements (Western to Vermont) 4,277,722 Measure R Highway - Total 6,227,756 $6,227,756
Measure M Highway #945 (c) RBB Street Improvements (Crenshaw to Vermont) 10,715,646 $10,715,646 SB 821 (TDA) #545 (c) Annual Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2024-2025 61,421 61,421 Prop C #935 (c) Artesia Blvd. Street Improvements (Western to Vermont) 1,650,000 #988 (c) Crenshaw Blvd St. Improvements - Rosecrans to El Segundo 400,000 #526 (n) Normandie (Artesia to 177th), Cassidey (Normandie to Vermont) and Vermont (177th to 182nd) Street Improvements 1,400,000
#543 (n) County Regional TSSP on El Segundo Blvd TSSP (At Budlong) 50,000 Prop C - Total 3,500,000 $3,500,000
Gas Tax #507 (c) Citywide Wayfinding Program 125,000
#534 (c) County Regional TSSP on Manhattan Beach Blvd 55,000 #540 (c) Normandie Avenue Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation 344,000 #542 (c) Pavement Management System (PMS) Update 35,000 Gas Tax - Total 559,000 $559,000
Measure M Local #996 (c) Vermont Ave St Improvements - Rosecrans to 135th St 575,000 #517 (c) Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Master Plan 48,514 #518 (c) County Regional TSSP on Rosecrans 400,000
#519 (c) County Regional TSSP on RBB 20,000
#527 (c) Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2023-2024 266,928 #537 (c) Western Avenue Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation 349,000 #545 (n) Annual Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2024-2025 400,000 #548 (n)
132nd St (Wilton to Western), 135th St (Western to Budlong), Marine Ave (Western to Vermont), 145th St (Gramercy to Western), and 166th St (Western to Normandie) Improvements 1,500,000
Measure M - Total 3,559,442 $3,559,442
SB 1 #525 (c) Local Street Improvements FY 2023-2024 3,168,058 #544 (n) Annual Local Street Improvements FY 2024-2025 1,700,000 SB1 - Total 4,868,058 $4,868,058
Measure R Local #996 (c) Vermont Ave St Improvements - Rosecrans to 135th St 200,000 Measure M Local - Total 200,000 $200,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDING SUMMARY 99 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDING SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE STREETS, SEWER & STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS Sewer Fund #990 (c) Sewer Master Plan 22,739
#523 (c) Storm Drain Master Plan 550,000
#546 (n) Annual Sewer Improvements FY 2024-2025 3,000,000 Sewer Fund - Total 3,572,739 $3,572,739
Measure W #999 (c) Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2021-2022 46,008 #516 (c) Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2022-2023 200,000 #524 (c) Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2023-2024 200,000 #549 (n) Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 2024-2025 200,000 Measure W - Total 646,008 $646,008
Lighting District #506 (c) Gardena Decorative Street Lighting 244,600 $244,600 STREETS, SEWER & STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $34,154,670
FUNDING SOURCE PARK/FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT COST
Park Land in Lieu #820 (c) Mas Fukai Park Improvements 5,031,345 #529 (c) Park Electronic Signage 600,833
Park Land in Lieu - Total 5,632,178 $5,632,178
Measure A #967 (c) Multi-Park Improvements/Facility Master Plan Study 750,000 #530 (c) Rowley Park Basketball Court Rehabilitation 224,704 #535 (c) Multi-Park Improvements 250,000
Measure A - Total 1,224,704 $1,224,704
Prop 68 #530 (c) Rowley Park Basketball Court Rehabilitation 210,000 #978 (c) Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center 6,700,000 Prop 68 - Total 6,910,000 $6,910,000
Bond Proceeds / Measure G #978 (c) Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center 11,299,375 11,299,375 Federal Earmarks #978 (c) Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center 1,400,000 $1,400,000 State Earmarks #820 (c) Mas Fukai Park Improvements 2,000,000 #520 (c) Rowley Park Gymnasium HVAC Upgrade 468,208
#560 (n) Fiber Infrastructure Upgrade 3,550,000
#561 (n) Rowley Park Gymnasium Renovation 2,531,792
#562 (n) Bridging the Digital Divide 250,000
State Earmarks - Total 8,800,000 8,800,000
100
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FUNDING SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE PARK/FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG #505 (c) Rosecrans Community Center 643,491 643,491 AQMD #538 (c) Electrical Vehicle Charger 54,102 54,102
Deferred Maintenance Fund #528 (c) Civic Center Lighting Improvements 292,623 #530 (c) Rowley Park Basketball Court Rehabilitation 500,000 #541 (c) City Hall & PD Electrical Distribution System Upgrade 468,959 #551 (n) City Message Board at 162nd & Western 150,000
Deferred Maintenance Fund - Total 1,411,582 $1,411,582
PARK/FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $37,375,432
CIP- FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 TOTAL $71,530,102
101
JOB NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
988 ( n ) NB Crenshaw Blvd Street Improvements (129th to Rosecrans) - $1,500,000
Rehabilitate asphalt pavement, striping, and improve
pedestrian safety as needed. The limits consist of County of Los Angeles jurisdiction between Channel Bridge and 135th Street (Second year budget for the construction phase). 552 ( n ) County Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) on Crenshaw Blvd - $250,000
A multi-jurisdictional project through the County of Los Angeles, the TSSP Crenshaw Blvd corridor project spans from 120th Street to Rosecrans Ave. Gardena’s shared
intersections include El Segundo Blvd, 135th Street, and Rosecrans Ave.
553 ( n ) Annual Local Street Improvements FY 2025/2026 - $1,898,000
Rehabilitate various local residential streets asphalt pavement, striping and pedestrian safety as needed.
554 ( n ) Annual Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2025/2026 - $460,000
Remove and replace damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and access ramps at various locations.
555 ( n ) Annual Sewer Improvements FY 2024/2025 - $2,000,000 Replace or rehab deficient and high maintenance sewer mains that have leaks, root intrusion, and settlement problems. 556 ( n ) Western Ave Street Improvements (RBB to Rosecrans) - $1,550,000
Rehabilitate asphalt pavement, striping, and improve
pedestrian safety as needed.
557 ( n ) 157th St (Van Ness to Gramercy), 162nd St (Gramercy to Western), and 164th St (Normandie to New Hampshire) ern Ave (RBB to Rosecrans) Street Improvements - $900,000
Rehabilitate asphalt pavement, striping, and improve
pedestrian safety as needed.
558 ( n ) Gardena Willows Wetland Stormwater Enhancement Project - $500,000
Construct bioswale and infiltration BMPs that capture surface runoff from existing culverts and storm drains to increase the retention capacity of the wetland.
102
FUNDING SOURCE STREETS, SEWER & STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT COST Sewer Fund #555 (n) Sewer Improvements FY2025-26 2,000,000 $2,000,000 Measure W #558 (n) Gardena Willows Wetland Stormwater Enhancement 500,000 $500,000 Gas Tax #553 (n) Local Street Improvements 2025-2026 250,000 $250,000 SB 1 #553 (n) Local Street Improvements 2025-2026 1,648,000 $1,648,000 Prop C #557 (n) 157th, 162nd & 164th Street Improvements 900,000 $900,000 Measure R Local #998 (c) Crenshaw Blvd St. Improvements - Rosecrans to El Segundo 1,500,000 #552 (n) County Regional TSSP on Crenshaw Blvd 250,000
#556 (n) Western Ave Street Improvement 250,000
Measure R Local - Total 2,000,000 $2,000,000
Measure M Local #554 (n) Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2025-2026 400,000 #556 (n) Western Ave Street Improvement 1,300,000
Measure M Local - Total 1,700,000 $1,700,000
SB 821 (TDA) #554 (n) Pedestrian Safety Improvements FY 2025-2026 60,000 $60,000 STREETS, SEWER & STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $9,058,000
FUNDING SOURCE PARK/FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT COST
Federal Earmarks #505 (c) Rosecrans Community Center 1,000,000 $1,000,000 PARK/FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS SUBTOTAL $1,000,000
CIP- FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TOTAL $10,058,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDING SUMMARY 103
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) STREET REHABILITATION TEN (10) YEAR PLAN - FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024-2034 Prop C SB 821 Gas Tax SB1 Federal Sewer Measure W Lighting Dist. $ 1,222 R $ 728 R
$ 1,650 $ 4,057 R
10,715$ R
$ 23
$ 275 $ 200 L $ 300 L
$ 23
$ 23
$ 125
$ 245
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
$ 49 L
$ 400 L
$ 55
$ 20 L
$ 50
$ 550
$ 3,168
$ 1,700
$ 267 L
$ 61 $ 400 L
$ 349 L
$ 344
$ 35
$ 400
FUNDING ($1,000's)
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Sewer Master Plan - Ongoing Assistance
Vermont Traffic Signal Improvement at
Artesia Blvd. Street Improvements
(Western to Vermont)
RBB Street Improvements (Crenshaw to
Vermont)
Measure R*
Citywide Wayfinding/Entry Sign Program
Measure M*
Local Street Improvements FY 24/25
Pedestrian Safety FY 24/25
Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 24/25
County Regional TSSP on Rosecrans
County Regional TSSP on MBB
Vermont Ave Street Improvements
(Rosecrans to 135th)
Storm Drain Debris Screeen FY 20/21
Storm Drain Debris Screeen FY 21/22
Development of Intelligent
Transportation System (ITS) Master Plan
Gardena Decorative Street Lighting
Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 22/23
Storm Drain Debris Screen FY 23/24
County Regional TSSP on RBB
Storm Drain Master Plan
Local Street Improvements FY 23/24
Pedestrian Safety FY 23/24
Western Ave RR Crossing Rehab
Normandie Ave RR Crossing Rehab
Pavement Management System Update
NB Crenshaw Blvd Improvements (129th
to Rosecrans), Design Phase
County Regional TSSP on El Segundo Blvd
* L - Local Share R - Regional/Highway funds
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) STREET REHABILITATION TEN (10) YEAR PLAN - FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024-2034 Prop C SB 821 Gas Tax SB1 Federal Sewer Measure W Lighting Dist.
FUNDING ($1,000's)
Measure R* Measure M*
$ 3,000
$ 1,400
$ 1,500 L
$ 600 $ 120
$ 3,775 $ 61 $ 5,479 14,728$ $ 1,159 $ 4,868 $ - $ 3,693 $ 646 $ 245 $ 1,500 L
$ 250 L
$ 250 $ 1,648
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 2,000
$ 250 L $ 1,300 L
$ 900
$ 500
$ 900 $ 60 $ 2,000 $ 1,700 $ 250 $ 1,648 $ - $ 2,000 $ 500 $ - Western Ave Street Improvements (RBB
to Rosecrans)
157th St (Van Ness to Gramercy), 162nd
St (Gramercy to Western) and 164th St
County Regional TSSP on Crenshaw Blvd
Annual Sewer Improvements FY 24/25
132nd St (Wilton to Western), 135th St
(Western to Budlong), Marine Ave
(Western to Vermont), 145th St
Various Equipment Purchases for PW
Street Maintenance
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
NB Crenshaw Blvd Improvements (129th
to Rosecrans, Construction Phase
Annual Ped Safety Improvements FY
25/26
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
Gardena Willows Wetland Stormwater
Enhancement (PS&E Phase)
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026
Normandie (Artesia to 177th), Cassidey
(Normandie to Vermont) and Vermont
(177th to 182nd) Street Improvements
Annual Local Street Improvements FY
25/26
* L - Local Share R - Regional/Highway funds
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) STREET REHABILITATION TEN (10) YEAR PLAN - FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024-2034 Prop C SB 821 Gas Tax SB1 Federal Sewer Measure W Lighting Dist.
FUNDING ($1,000's)
Measure R* Measure M*
$ 1,300 $ 1,000 L $ 1,100 L
$ 600 $ 1,650
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 600
$ 600
$ 1,300 $ 60 $ 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 600 $ 1,650 $ - $ 1,200 $ - $ - $ 1,300 $ 1,000 L $ 1,100 L
$ 600 $ 1,650
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 600
$ 600
$ 50 L
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2027 - 2028 $ 1,300 $ 60 $ 1,000 $ 1,550 $ 600 $ 1,650 $ - $ 1,200 $ - $ - Loal Street Improvements FY 26/27 at
Various Locations
FISCAL YEAR 2027 - 2028
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027
Annaul Ped Safety Improvements FY
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation
Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation
Pavement Management System Update
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
Artreial and Collector Street
Improvements
FISCAL YEAR 2026 - 2027
Artreial and Collector Street
Improvements
Loal Street Improvements FY 27/28 at
Various Locations
Annaul Ped Safety Improvements FY
* L - Local Share R - Regional/Highway funds
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) STREET REHABILITATION TEN (10) YEAR PLAN - FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024-2034 Prop C SB 821 Gas Tax SB1 Federal Sewer Measure W Lighting Dist.
FUNDING ($1,000's)
Measure R* Measure M*
$ 1,300 $ 1,000 L $ 1,100 L
$ 600 $ 1,650
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 600
$ 600
$ 1,300 $ 60 $ 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 600 $ 1,650 $ - $ 1,200 $ - $ - $ 1,300 $ 1,000 L $ 1,100 L
$ 600 $ 1,650
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 600
$ 600
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2029 - 2030 $ 1,300 $ 60 $ 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 600 $ 1,650 $ - $ 1,200 $ - $ - Artreial and Collector Street
Improvements
Loal Street Improvements FY 28/29 at
Various Locations
Annaul Ped Safety Improvements FY
Loal Street Improvements FY 29/30 at
Various Locations
Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation
Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation
FISCAL YEAR 2028 - 2029
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
Artreial and Collector Street
Improvements
Annaul Ped Safety Improvements FY
FISCAL YEAR 2029-2030
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2028 - 2029
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
* L - Local Share R - Regional/Highway funds
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) STREET REHABILITATION TEN (10) YEAR PLAN - FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024-2034 Prop C SB 821 Gas Tax SB1 Federal Sewer Measure W Lighting Dist.
FUNDING ($1,000's)
Measure R* Measure M*
$ 1,300 $ 1,000 L $ 1,100 L
$ 600 $ 1,650
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 600
$ 600
$ 50 L
$ 1,300 $ 60 $ 1,000 $ 1,550 $ 600 $ 1,650 $ - $ 1,200 $ - $ - $ 1,300 $ 1,000 L $ 1,100 L
$ 600 $ 1,650
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 600
$ 600
$ 1,300 $ 60 $ 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 600 $ 1,650 $ - $ 1,200 $ - $ - Loal Street Improvements FY 31/32 at
Various Locations
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2031 - 2032
Annaul Ped Safety Improvements FY
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2030 - 2031
FISCAL YEAR 2030 - 2031
Artreial and Collector Street
Improvements
Loal Street Improvements FY 30/31 at
Various Locations
Pavement Management System Update
Annaul Ped Safety Improvements FY
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
FISCAL YEAR 2031 - 2032
Artreial and Collector Street
Improvements
Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation
Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation
* L - Local Share R - Regional/Highway funds
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) STREET REHABILITATION TEN (10) YEAR PLAN - FISCAL YEARS ENDING 2024-2034 Prop C SB 821 Gas Tax SB1 Federal Sewer Measure W Lighting Dist.
FUNDING ($1,000's)
Measure R* Measure M*
$ 1,300 $ 1,000 L $ 1,100 L
$ 600 $ 1,650
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 600
$ 600
$ 1,300 $ 60 $ 1,000 $ 1,500 $ 600 $ 1,650 $ - $ 1,200 $ - $ - $ 1,300 $ 1,000 L $ 1,100 L
$ 600 $ 1,650
$ 60 $ 400 L
$ 600
$ 600
$ 50 L
$ 1,300 $ 60 $ 1,000 $ 1,550 $ 600 $ 1,650 $ - $ 1,200 $ - $ - Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation
Annual Storm Drain Rehabilitation
Artreial and Collector Street
Improvements
Loal Street Improvements FY 33/34 at
Various Locations
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
Annual Sewer Improvements (Various
Locations)
FISCAL YEAR 2033 - 2034
Annaul Ped Safety Improvements FY
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2033 - 2034
Artreial and Collector Street
Improvements
Annaul Ped Safety Improvements FY
TOTAL Fiscal Year 2032 - 2033
Loal Street Improvements FY 32/33 at
Various Locations
FISCAL YEAR 2032 - 2033
Pavement Management System Update
* L - Local Share R - Regional/Highway funds
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DEBT SERVICE
PROPOSED BUDGET
FY 24/25 – FY 25/26
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Series PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL Certificates of Participation (COPs):
2006 A¹ 21,010,000 27,690,971 48,700,971 5,275,000 1,134,524 6,409,524 705,000 314,056 1,019,056 4,570,000 820,468 5,390,468 2007 A 2,800,000 1,929,165 4,729,165 1,070,000 229,282 1,299,282 130,000 54,325 184,325 940,000 174,957 1,114,957 Lease Revenue Bonds:
2014¹ 9,110,000 8,035,249 17,145,249 8,680,000 3,847,013 12,527,013 70,000 433,034 503,034 8,610,000 3,413,979 12,023,979 2021 13,155,000 5,319,216 18,474,216 11,975,000 4,014,000 15,989,000 490,000 452,750 942,750 11,485,000 3,561,250 15,046,250 Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds:
2020³ 101,490,000 36,502,806 137,992,806 90,410,000 26,650,287 117,060,287 4,800,000 2,827,962 7,627,962 85,610,000 23,822,325 109,432,325 $154,065,000 $79,477,407 $233,542,407 $117,410,000 $35,875,106 $153,285,106 $6,195,000 $4,082,127 $10,277,127 $111,215,000 $31,792,979 $143,007,979 Professional services and Admin. Fees: $ 12,750
TOTAL: $10,289,877
REVENUE SOURCES:
Transfer-in from General Fund $ 8,631,775
Transfer-in from GTrans Fund $ 1,386,169
Transfer-in from Sewer Fund $ 64,719
Transfer-in from Grant Funds $ 207,214
$ 10,289,877
¹ In Fiscal Year 2014/2015, 2006 Series B was refunded by the 2014 Taxable Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds. ² Of the original principal issued, $79,193,585 was allocated to governmenal activities (General) and $22,296,415 was allocated to business-type activities (Enterprise).
CITY OF GARDENA
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
ORIGINAL ISSUE BEGINNING BALANCE July 1, 2024 RETIRED FY 2024-25 ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2025 111
Series PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL Certificates of Participation (COPs):
2006 A¹ 21,010,000 27,690,971 48,700,971 4,570,000 776,765 5,346,765 750,000 267,641 1,017,641 3,820,000 509,124 4,329,124 2007 A 2,800,000 1,929,165 4,729,165 940,000 174,957 1,114,957 135,000 47,825 182,825 805,000 127,132 932,132 Lease Revenue Bonds:
2014¹ 9,110,000 8,035,249 17,145,249 8,610,000 3,413,979 12,023,979 75,000 429,709 504,709 8,535,000 2,984,270 11,519,270 2021 13,155,000 5,319,216 18,474,216 11,485,000 3,561,250 15,046,250 510,000 428,250 938,250 10,975,000 3,133,000 14,108,000 Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds:
2020³ 101,490,000 36,502,806 137,992,806 85,610,000 23,822,325 109,432,325 5,075,001 2,746,266 7,821,267 80,534,999 21,076,059 101,611,058 $154,065,000 $79,477,407 $233,542,407 $111,215,000 $31,749,276 $142,964,276 $6,545,001 $3,919,691 $10,464,692 $104,669,999 $27,829,585 $132,499,584 Professional services and Admin. Fees: $ 12,750
TOTAL: $ 10,477,442
REVENUE SOURCES:
Transfer-in from General Fund $ 8,514,381
Transfer-in from GTrans Fund $ 1,641,685
Transfer-in from Sewer Fund $ 76,649
Transfer-in from Grant Funds $ 244,727
$ 10,477,442
¹ In Fiscal Year 2014/2015, 2006 Series B was refunded by the 2014 Taxable Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds. ² Of the original principal issued, $79,193,585 was allocated to governmenal activities (General) and $22,296,415 was allocated to business-type activities (Enterprise).
ORIGINAL ISSUE BEGINNING BALANCE July 1, 2025 RETIRED FY 2025-26 ENDING BALANCE June 30, 2026
CITY OF GARDENA
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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BOND ISSUES: CITY OF GARDENA
Refunding Certificates of Participation
DATE OF ISSUES: June 7, 2006
AMOUNT OF ISSUE: $21,010,000.00
AMOUNT OUTSTANDING: $5,275,000.00 *
(June 30, 2024)
DESCRIPTION: The 2006 Refunding Certificates of Participation Series AB&C are issued to (1) refinance certain financial obligations of the City in connection with a Memorandum of Understanding with certain financial institutions, (2) prepay and defease certain outstanding 1994 Refunding Certificates of Participation, (3) fund a reserve fund and (4) pay certain costs of issuance.
The total $21,010,000 includes $12,495,000 aggregate principal amount of Certificates of Participation (2006 Refinancing Project, Series A), and $8,515,000 aggregate principal amount of Certificates of Participation Series B (the 2006C Certificates.) *Note-In Fiscal Year 2014-2015 the 2006 Certificate of Participation, Series B, was refunded by the 2014 Taxable Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014. The econmic gain on the current refunding was $1,637,398 and the savings in debt service payments was $2,360,051.
The bond interest rates vary from 3.625% to 4.500%.
PAYMENT DATES: January 1 and July 1
PAYMENT AGENT: US Bank
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
REVENUE SOURCES
Transfer-in from General Fund 1,021,806 1,020,391 1,020,946 TOTAL: $ 1,021,806 $ 1,020,391 $ 1,020,946
EXPENDITURES
Interest Expense 314,056 267,641 218,196
Principal payment 705,000 750,000 800,000
Administration and trustee fees 2,750 2,750 2,750
TOTAL: $ 1,021,806 $ 1,020,391 $ 1,020,946
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
2006 REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION SERIES A
(Issued in 2006)
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BOND ISSUES: CITY OF GARDENA
South Bay Communication Center
DATE OF ISSUES: January 24, 2007
AMOUNT OF ISSUE: $2,800,000.00
AMOUNT OUTSTANDING: $1,070,000.00
(June 30, 2024)
DESCRIPTION: The 2007 A Refunding Revenue Bonds are issued pursuant to Indenture of Trust, dated as of February 1, 2007 by and between the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (SBRPCA), and the Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as trustee. The bonds are issued to refund SBRPCA Revenue Bonds 2001Series A (City of Gardena Project) in an amount of $2,800,000, to fund the Reserve Account, and to pay certain costs of issuance.
PAYMENT DATES: January 1 and July 1
PAYMENT AGENT: Bank of New York Trust Company
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
REVENUE SOURCES
Transfer-in from General Fund 186,325 184,825 188,075
TOTAL: $ 186,325 $ 184,825 $ 188,075
EXPENDITURES
Interest Expense 54,325 47,825 41,075
Principal payment 130,000 135,000 145,000
Trustee admin. services 2,000 2,000 2,000
TOTAL: $ 186,325 $ 184,825 $ 188,075
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
2007 REVENUE BONDS SERIES A
(Issued in 2007)
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BOND ISSUES: CITY OF GARDENA
Taxable Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds
DATE OF ISSUES: May 1, 2015
AMOUNT OF ISSUE: $9,110,000.00
AMOUNT OUTSTANDING: $8,680,000.00
(June 30, 2024)
DESCRIPTION: The 2014 Taxable Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds, were issued to (1) refund the 2006B Certificates, (2) fund capitalized interest for a portion of the Bonds through May 1, 2017, and (3) pay a portion of the costs of issuance.
The bond interest rates vary from 3.950% to 5.000%.
PAYMENT DATES: May 1 and November 1
PAYMENT AGENT: US Bank
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
REVENUE SOURCES
Transfer-in from General Fund 505,784 507,459 503,898
TOTAL: $ 505,784 $ 507,459 $ 503,898
EXPENDITURES
Interest Expense 433,034 429,709 426,148
Principal payment 70,000 75,000 75,000
Administration and trustee fees 2,750 2,750 2,750
TOTAL: $ 505,784 $ 507,459 $ 503,898
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
2014 TAXABLE LEASE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS
(Issued in 2015)
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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BOND ISSUES: CITY OF GARDENA
Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds
DATE OF ISSUES: November 1, 2020
AMOUNT OF ISSUE: $101,490,000.00 ($79,193,585 General and $22,296,415 Enterprise) AMOUNT OUTSTANDING: $90,410,000.00 ($70,547,861 General and $19,862,139 Enterprise) (June 30, 2024)
DESCRIPTION: The 2020 Taxable Pension Obligation Bonds were issued to (1) finance a portion of the City's unfunded accrued actuarial liability to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and (2) pay the costs of issuance of the bonds. Of the original principal issued, $79,193,585 was allocated to governmenal activities (General) and $22,296,415 was allocated to business-type activities (Enterprise).
The bond interest rates vary from 1.081% to 3.363%.
PAYMENT DATES: April 1 and October 1
PAYMENT AGENT: US Bank
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
REVENUE SOURCES
Transfer-in from General Fund 5,563,743 5,716,951 5,707,674 Transfer-in from GTrans Fund 1,601,110 1,641,685 1,640,667 Transfer-in from Sewer Fund 80,754 76,649 76,601
Transfer-in from Grant Funds 242,304 244,727 247,174
TOTAL: $ 7,487,911 $ 7,680,012 $ 7,672,117
EXPENDITURES
Interest Expense 2,827,962 2,746,266 2,641,416
Principal payment 4,800,000 5,075,001 5,175,001
Administration and trustee fees 2,750 2,750 2,750
TOTAL: $ 7,630,712 $ 7,824,017 $ 7,819,167
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
2020 TAXABLE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS
(Issued in 2020)
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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BOND ISSUES: CITY OF GARDENA
Lease Revenue Bonds
DATE OF ISSUES: September 1, 2021
AMOUNT OF ISSUE: $13,155,000.00
AMOUNT OUTSTANDING: $11,975,000.00
(June 30, 2024)
DESCRIPTION: The 2021 Lease Revenue Bonds were issued to (1) finance a portion of the costs of construction of the new Gardena Community Aquatic & Senior Center, (2) finance the costs of acquiring and renovating an existing building to be converted into a new Community Center, (3) finance various park improvements, and (4) pay the costs of issuance.
The bond interest rates vary from 3.000% to 5.000%.
PAYMENT DATES: May 1 and November 1
PAYMENT AGENT: US Bank
FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
REVENUE SOURCES
Transfer-in from General Fund 945,250 940,750 945,250
TOTAL: $ 945,250 $ 940,750 $ 945,250
EXPENDITURES
Interest Expense 452,750 428,250 402,750
Principal payment 490,000 510,000 540,000
Administration and trustee fees 2,500 2,500 2,500
TOTAL: $ 945,250 $ 940,750 $ 945,250
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
2021 LEASE REVENUE BONDS
(Issued in 2021)
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
PROPOSED BUDGET
FY 24/25 – FY 25/26
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Internal Service Funds are established to cover the cost of insurance and other ongoing administrative obligations and to separate these funds from the General Fund account. The City is self-insured for general liability, worker’s compensation and employee health benefits coverage. Funds in these accounts are used to pay all self-insured losses and related administrative costs with the balance in each account at the end of the fiscal year accumulated as reserves against future liabilities.
SELF - INSURANCE PROGRAMS
The City retains the services of Third-Party Administrators (TPA) to handle claims for general liability, worker’s
compensation and health care claims. Current services are provided by:
General Liability Claims – Carl Warren & Co.
Workers Compensation Claims – LWP Claims Solutions
Health Benefits Plan – Pinnacle Claims Management
• General Liability
The General Liability Fund provides for the City's general liability, self-insurance program, and other insurance needs in order to reduce cost and provide better control; to provide for the administration and legal service necessary for the operation of this program; to provide insurance protection against catastrophic loss or losses and to provide payment of liability insurance purchased in excess of the City’s selfinsurance limits.
Charges to departments are established by the Director of Administrative Services and included in the budget manual.
Upon recommendation from the finance committee,
additional reserves may be transferred at year-end from the General Fund reserves.
• Workers Compensation
The Workers Compensation Fund is established to pay
administrative and legal services necessary for the
operation of this program; to provide payment of
compensation benefits and medical expenses associated
with industrial injuries; to provide insurance protection against a catastrophic loss or losses; to review and analyze the City’s industrial injury risks and determine the most suitable means of reducing employee exposure, and to
develop procedures for the administration of the City’s SelfInsurance Compensation and Safety Program.
Charges to departments are established by the Director of Administrative Services and included in the budget manual.
PUBLIC SERVICE GOAL: To continually build and maintain adequate reserves through annual budget contributions to protect the City’s investment in the cost of insurance and other ongoing administrative obligations. 119
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
• Health Benefits
The City is self-insured for health benefits for its employees and purchases reinsurance to transfer some of its risk.
Rates are set by the Health Benefits Committee, which is comprised of management and one employee from each of
the employee bargaining groups. The committee reviews
the cost of health care, changes in benefits, and market trends in order to establish the rate for health insurance.
Fund levels are set at a 70% confidence rate.
The fund is supported through contributions of both
employees and the City as negotiated each year with the employee bargaining groups. The City’s contribution is
$1,531 per month for the employee and one dependent.
Employees contribute an additional $494 per month if they have more than one dependent insured. Rates for life
insurance varies depending on the bargaining group.
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Internal Service Funds Audited
2022-2023
Adopted
2023-2024
Proposed
2024-2025
Proposed
2025-2026
Self-Insurance Liability 3,336,652 3,094,625 2,936,554 3,397,356 Self-Insurance Workers Comp 3,904,195 2,329,683 2,417,205 2,531,471 Self-Insurance Health Benefit Fund 10,070,835 11,074,225 11,984,049 12,793,960 Total Internal Service Funds 17,311,682 16,498,533 17,337,808 18,722,787 Self-Insurance
Liability
18%
Self-Insurance
Workers Comp
14%
Self-Insurance
Health Benefit Fund
68%
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APPENDIX
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ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
The total set of records and procedures that are used to record, classify, and report information on the financial status and operations of an entity.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Amounts owing to private persons, firms, or corporations for goods and services received.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Amounts owing from private persons, firms, or corporations for goods and services furnished.
ACCRUAL
Transactions and events are recognized as revenues/gains or expenses/losses when they occur, regardless of the timing of the related cash flows.
ADOPTION
Formal action by the City Council that sets the spending path for the fiscal year.
ALLOCATION
The practice of spreading costs among various cost centers on some predetermined reasonable basis (e.g., percentages) as opposed to distribution of expenses on a unit charge or direct identification basis.
ACTIVITY
A specific unit of work or service performed.
APPROPRIATION
An authorization made by the City Council that permits officials to incur obligations against and to make expenditures of governmental resources. Appropriations are usually made for fixed amounts and are typically granted for a one-year period.
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
The official enactment by the City Council establishing the legal authority for the City officials to obligate and expend resources.
ASSESSED VALUATION
The estimated value placed upon real and personal property by the County Assessor as the basis for levying property taxes.
ASSETS
The entries on a balance sheet showing all properties and claims against others that may be used directly or indirectly to cover liabilities.
AUDIT
A systematic examination of resource utilization concluding in a written report. It is a test of management’s internal accounting controls and is intended to:
• Ascertain whether financial statements fairly present financial positions and results of operations;
• Test whether transactions have been legally performed; • Identify areas for possible improvements in accounting practices and procedures;
• Ascertain whether transactions have been recorded accurately and consistently; and
• Ascertain the managerial conduct of officials responsible for governmental resources.
BALANCE SHEET
A statement purporting to present the financial position of an entity by disclosing its assets, liabilities, and fund equities as of a specific date.
Under varying circumstances, assets are carried at “lower of cost or market,” “cost less allowance for depreciation,” etc.
BOND (Debt Instrument)
A written promise to pay (debt) a specified sum of money (called principal or face value) at a specified future date (called the maturity date) along with periodic interest paid at a specified percentage of the principal (interest rate). Bonds are typically used for long-term debt to pay for specific capital expenditures.
BUDGET (Operating)
A plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures for a given period (typically a fiscal year) and the proposed means of financing them (revenue estimates). The term is also sometimes used to denote the officially approved expenditure ceilings under which the City and its departments operate.
BUDGET CALENDAR
The schedule of key dates or milestones which the City follows in the preparation and adoption of the budget.
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BUDGET MESSAGE (City Manager’s)
A general discussion of the proposed budget presented in writing as a part of, or supplement to, the budget document. The budget message explains principal budget issues against the background of financial experience in recent years and presents recommendations made by the City Manager.
CAPITAL ASSETS
Assets of significant value and having a useful life of more than one year. Capital assets are also called fixed assets.
CAPITAL BUDGET
A plan of proposed capital expenditures and the means of financing them. The capital budget is enacted as part of the City’s consolidated budget which includes both operating and capital outlays, and is based on a capital improvement program (CIP).
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
A plan for capital expenditures to be incurred each year over a period of ten future years setting forth each capital project, the amount to be expended in each year, and the method of financing those expenditures.
CAPITAL OUTLAYS
Expenditures for the acquisitions of capital assets. Includes the cost of land, buildings, permanent improvements, machinery, large tools, rolling, and stationary equipment.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Projects which purchase or construct capital assets. Typically a capital project encompasses a purchase of land and/or the construction of a building or facility.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Used to account for financial resources used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities (other than those financed by Proprietary Funds).
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT
A negotiable or non-negotiable receipt for monies deposited in a bank or financial institution for a specified period and rate of interest.
COMMODITIES
Items of expenditure (in the operating budget) which after use, are consumed or show a material change in their physical condition, and which are generally of limited value and are characterized by rapid depreciation, i.e. office supplies and motor fuel.
CONTINGENCY
A budgetary reserve set aside for emergencies or unforeseen expenditures not otherwise budgeted for.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
Items of expenditure for services the City receives from an internal service fund or an outside company. Utilities, rent and maintenance service agreements are examples of contractual services.
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI):
A statistical description of price levels provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. The change in this index from year to year is used to measure the cost of living and economic inflation.
DEBT SERVICE
Payment of interest and repayment of principal to holders of the City’s debt instruments.
DEBT SERVICE FUND
Used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and payment of, general long-term debt.
DEFICIT
• The excess of entity’s liabilities over its assets (See Fund Balance). • The excess of expenditures or expenses over revenues during a single accounting period.
DEPARTMENT
An organizational unit comprised of one or more divisions.
DEPRECIATION
Expiration in the service life of capital assets attributable to wear and tear, deterioration, action of the physical elements, inadequacy or obsolescence.
• That portion of the cost of a capital asset, which is charged as an expense during a particular period.
DEBT RATIO
A ratio that indicates the proportion of debt compared to assets, calculated by dividing total debt by total assets.
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DIVISION
A program or activity, within a department, that furthers the objectives of the City Council by providing services or products.
ENCUMBRANCES
Obligations in the form of purchase orders or contract commitments, which are chargeable to an appropriation and for which a part of the appropriation is reserved. They cease to be encumbrances when paid or when an actual liability is set up.
ENTERPRISE FUND
Separate financial accounting used for government operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to business enterprises, and where the intent of the governing body is that the costs (expenses, including depreciation) of providing goods or services to the general public be financed or recovered primarily through user charges, or where the governing body had decided that periodic determination of net income is appropriate for capital maintenance, public policy, management control, or other purposes (i.e. utilities and transit systems).
EXPENDITURES
Where accounts are kept on the accrual or modified accrual basis of accounting, the cost of goods received or services rendered whether cash payments have been made or not. Where accounts are kept on a cash basis, expenditures are recognized only when the cash payments for the above purposes are made.
FISCAL YEAR
The City’s fiscal year is based on the twelve-month period beginning July 1st and ending the following June 30th.
FIXED CHARGES
Items of expenditure for services rendered by internal operations of the City. Examples include: rental equipment, computer services, building rental, indirect operating expenses, and depreciation.
FRINGE BENEFITS
Included are employee retirement, social security, Medicare, health, dental, life insurance, workers’ compensation, uniforms, and deferred compensation plans.
FULL FAITH AND CREDIT
A pledge of the City’s taxing power to repay debt obligations (typically used in reference to General Obligation Bonds or tax-supported debt).
FUND
An independent fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts recording cash and/or other resources together with all related liabilities, obligations, reserves and equities which are segregated for the purpose of carrying on specific activities or attaining certain objectives.
FUND BALANCE
The excess of an entity’s assets over its liabilities. A negative fund balance is sometimes called a deficit.
GENERAL FUND
The fund supported by taxes, fees and other revenues that may be used for any lawful purpose. The general fund accounts for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
When the City pledges its full faith and credit to the repayment of the bonds it issues, then those bonds are general obligation (G.O.) bonds.
Sometimes the term is also used to refer to bonds, which are to be repaid from taxes and other general revenues. In California, G.O. bonds must be authorized by public referenda with two-thirds voter approval.
GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
To establish and improve standards in governmental accounting and financial reporting that will result in useful information.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANT
A contribution of assets (usually cash) by one governmental unit or organization to another. Typically, these contributions are made to local governments from the State and Federal governments. Grants are usually made for specified purposes.
INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
Funds used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one department or agency to another department or agency within the same organization.
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INVESTMENT
Securities and real estate purchased and held for the production of income in the form of interest, dividends, rental or base payments.
LIABILITY
Debt or other legal obligations arising out of transactions in the past, which must be liquidated, renewed or refunded at some future date; financial obligations entered in the balance sheet. NOTE: The term does not include encumbrances.
MATURITIES
The dates on which the principal or stated values of investments or debt obligations mature and may be reclaimed.
MODIFIED ACCRUAL
Revenues are recognized when measurable and available to liquidate liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are recognized when an event or transaction is expected to draw on current or available resources.
MUNICIPAL CODE
A book containing City Council Approved Ordinances currently in effect. The Code defines City Policy in various categories (i.e., building regulations, planning and zoning regulations, sanitation and health standards, and traffic regulations).
OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE
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RESOLUTION
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• does not increase a liability (e.g., proceeds from a loan); • does not represent a repayment of an expenditure already made; • does not represent a cancellation of certain liabilities; and • does not represent an increase in contributed capital.
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City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 12.B
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: Approval of Police Managers' Resolution No. 6670 and the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between The City of Gardena and Michael Saffell COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Approve Police Managers' Resolution No. 6670 and First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between The City of Gardena and Michael Saffell
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
The City of Gardena ("City") contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System ("CalPERS") for employee pension. Service retirement is a lifetime benefit that is derived from key employment information. The City takes a serious role in working with employees and CalPERS to provide security for our members into retirement. The statutes and regulations governing reportable compensation are outlined in the California Public Employees' Retirement Law Government Code sections 20630, 20636, 20636.1, 7522.34, and the California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 570, 570.5, 571, and 571.1.
In an effort to be compliant with current CalPERS reporting requirements, staff is recommending a change in Compensation subject to the extent permitted by CalPERS. City Council provided staff authority, to negotiate a change in compensation in an effort to solidify reportable compensation for our employees. Due to the essential nature of the service provided and the unique nature of their job, effective July 1, 2023, Police Managers shall receive an additional 9.5% of base pay as management incentive pay. Effective July 1, 2023, Police Managers and the Chief will no longer accrue Holiday hours, with the exception of floating holidays.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
Estimated Annual General Fund Expenditures of $43,250
Estimated General Fund Expenditures in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 of $28,000 Estimated Accrued Benefit Liability Stabilization Fund Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 of $74,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 6670.pdf
First Amendment to Employment Agreement - Saffell.pdf
Classification and Compensation Schedule - May 28 2024.pdf APPROVED:
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Clint Osorio, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 6670
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA,
EXCLUSIVELY FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE WAGES, HOURS, AND TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED POLICE MANAGER
POSITIONS, REPEALING ANY PREVIOUS RESOLUTION OR MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT, IN FULL OR IN PART, THAT SETS FORTH THE WAGES, HOURS AND
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL UNREPRESENTED POLICE
MANAGER POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve a resolution to exclusively set forth the wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment for all Unrepresented Police Managers (hereinafter referred to as Police Managers); and
WHEREAS, the Police Managers includes all ranks of sworn safety management positions at the Gardena Police Department, including but not limited to, Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, Deputy Police Chief, and Chief of Police1; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution repeals any previous resolution or management agreement, in full or in part, excluding employment contracts for the Chief of Police, that sets forth the wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment for all Police Managers.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDENA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I. CLASSIFICATION PLAN
SECTION 1. CLASSIFICATION PLAN CHANGES: If the City desires to change any classification affecting the Police Managers, the City will give the Police Managers at least sixty (60) days advance notice and an opportunity to discuss.
SECTION 2. PROMOTIONS
A. Promotions to the positions of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain shall be made from one of the top four (4) candidates on the current eligibility list for that position.
B. The City Council, or with authority delegated to the City Manager, will appoint the Deputy Police Chief and Chief of Police.
C. In cases of promotion, the employee shall be paid the minimum rate of the appropriate pay range or at least five percent (5.0%) higher than his/her current regular base compensation rate, whichever is higher.
D. Promoted employees shall receive a higher regular base compensation rate than any of their subordinates taking into account base salary Step 1 through 6, Specialist Assignment Pay Bonus, Education Incentive Program Bonus and Longevity Bonus. However, for the intent and purpose of this provision only, the calculation of regular base compensation shall exclude any consideration for subordinates’ twenty-six (26) year Longevity Bonus. 1 In addition, the Chief of Police has a separate employment contract that entitles the incumbent to additional terms and conditions not described herein.
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2 ARTICLE II. COMPENSATION
SECTION 1. SALARY
A. BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES
1. A salary survey shall be conducted each year to determine the salary paid to employees in comparable classifications, at a comparable Pay Step, as of July 2 of that year in the following neighboring local Police Departments: Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Hawthorne and El Segundo.
2. Salary survey shall be conducted on the following comparable: salary, years of service and longevity in combination with the salary, Education Incentive Program Bonus and Employee Paid PERS (EPP) contribution. Agreed upon comparables are referenced in the salary survey matrix and can be reassessed at the time of the salary survey. Said comparables shall be based on the following formula(s):
i. When determining the amount of employee paid PERS contribution for each agency, only Classic PERS employee (3% at 50) formula will be used. PEPRA employees will use the same EPP formula as Classic members for the purpose of the salary survey.
ii. In order to calculate employee paid PERS contribution in the salary survey, the EPP shall be subtracted from each survey category:
1. Salary combined with longevity (subtract EPP)
2. Educational Incentive Program Bonus (subtract EPP)
iii. In order to address multiple tiered employee paid PERS contribution systems, the following shall apply: the percentage of employees paid PERS contribution for each individual Police Department shall be determined by the majority (51%). If 51% of Classic employees pay 9.0% PERS, then 9.0% will be used. If 51% of Classic members at a surveyed department pay 0%, then 0% will be used.
3. The base salary of each affected employee shall be increased by an amount necessary to cause the salary at Step 6 in each Police Managers classification to equal no less than the average base salary paid to employees in comparable classifications, at a comparable pay step, in the survey cities.
4. The Salary Survey as referenced in EXHIBIT A will determine comparable salaries taking into account base salary, Educational Incentive Program Bonus and Longevity Bonus, inclusive for total compensation calculation. Management Incentive Pay shall be excluded from the Salary Survey.
5. Irrespective of the Salary Survey referenced in EXHIBIT A, there shall be a 5.0% differentiation between the Merit Pay Step for Police Sergeant Step 6 and the Police Lieutenant Step 1.
6. Equity Adjustments: Effective September 10, 2019 and on an ongoing basis as provided below, the affected Police Managers employees shall receive an Equity Adjustment as follows:
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3 i. The Police Managers will conduct a survey as of January 15th of each year to determine if the base salary of affected employees is below the average base salary paid to employees in comparable classifications since previously surveyed in July of the previous year. If it is determined that the Police Managers base salary surveyed, the City will provide an annual stipend of up to one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for that year. The stipend amount provided will be determined by the actual amount the average base salary is below the surveyed average. Any stipend provided will be payable the first pay period in February or as soon as administratively practicable.
B. BASE SALARY STEP
1. The base salary step of affected employees shall be set according to the City’s most current Classification and Compensation Plan.
C. PROBATIONARY PERIOD
1. Probation after promotion shall be twelve (12) months. The Chief of Police may extend such probation for an additional six (6) months.
2. Any affected employee, while on probation, who has been absent from City service with or without pay in excess of two-hundred and forty (240) hours, may have the probation extended for a period not to exceed the term of such absence.
D. MERIT PAY STEP PLAN
1. Merit Pay Step Advancement
i. Merit step advancement shall be effective on the first day of the pay period following eligibility to receive such merit step advancement. The City shall have the discretion to authorize a different effective date when necessary. ii. Only salary steps 1 through 6 shall be considered a Merit Pay Step. Merit steps shall be separated in the following manner: Step 6 shall be five percent (5.0%) above Salary Step 5; and so forth to Salary Step 1. There shall be a 5.0% differentiation between the Merit Pay Step for Police Sergeant Step 6 and the Police Lieutenant Step 1.
iii. In the event an affected employee is placed at Step 1, Merit Pay Step Advancement shall be granted after six (6) months of continuous and satisfactory service at Step 1.
iv. Merit Pay Step Advancement shall be granted after one (1) year of continuous and satisfactory service at any step above Step 1.
2. Exceptions to Merit Step Advancement
i. Any affected employee who, while on any Step in the Merit Advancement Plan, has been absent from City service without prior approval in excess of two-hundred DocuSign Envelope ID: A65E440C-D76C-41D8-8EE3-5D070013207C Resolution No. 6670
4 and forty (240) hours may be retained on his/her current pay step for a period not to exceed the term of such absence.
ii. Any affected employee who fails to receive at least a satisfactory advancement rating, or who is not recommended for advancement due to his/her failure to continue to improve performance in relation to the increasing level of experience or the failure to secure the approval of the Chief of Police, may be extended on his/her then current step for a period of up to ninety (90) calendar days for further evaluation.
iii. Should such further evaluation still result in less than satisfactory ratings or a recommendation not to advance, the employee may again be extended for up to ninety (90) additional calendar days with a final determination to advance, demote or dismiss to be made during that period.
iv. When an employee is demoted or dismissed by reason of below satisfactory rating or a recommendation not to advance, he/she retains the right to appeal pursuant to the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
E. LONGEVITY BONUS: Longevity shall be defined as the length of full-time City employment.
Longevity pay shall be granted to affected employees who have completed service with the Gardena Police Department according to the monthly schedule set forth in EXHIBIT A.
SECTION2. EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM (EIB)
A. EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM (EIB) DEFINED
1. The Educational Incentive Program shall apply upon graduation from an accredited university or college or qualification for the appropriate P.O.S.T. Certificate. The following are minimum requirements for compensation:
2. Where the employee has submitted an online application for a P.O.S.T. certificate prior to the time he/she states they will qualify, upon the employee’s notice to the Department and the Department’s verification of qualification, the Department shall make effective the employee’s Educational Incentive Bonus on the first day of the pay period following the date he/she qualifies, as determined by P.O.S.T., irrespective of the date of approval by P.O.S.T. on the certificate.
3. An employee who submits an online application for a P.O.S.T. certificate after he/she qualifies, upon notifying the Department of the late application date, shall commence receiving the Educational Incentive Bonus on the first day of the pay period following the Department’s notice of the application, irrespective of when the employee became qualified for the P.O.S.T. certificate.
B. P.O.S.T. MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
1. Employees shall receive pay for the P.O.S.T. Management Certificate at the time of appointment to Police Lieutenant regardless of P.O.S.T. qualification. Affected employees shall have twelve (12) months from the date of appointment to be awarded the Management Certificate. In the event an employee is unable to obtain a Management Certificate within twelve (12) months from appointment, the employee shall cease to receive certificate pay until a Management Certificate is obtained. P.O.S.T. Management DocuSign Envelope ID: A65E440C-D76C-41D8-8EE3-5D070013207C Resolution No. 6670
5 Certificate pay will not be reported for pension purposes for any period in which the employee does not possess the certificate, even if paid to the member under this provision.
C. RATES: Rates for the Educational Incentive Bonus and Management Certificate shall be paid as provided in EXHIBIT A.
SECTION 3. BILINGUAL BONUS PROGRAM
A. ELIGIBILITY: In order to be eligible for bilingual language pay, an affected employee must be required to use the language as part of the affected employee’s current work assignment. The City shall determine the language to be spoken and in what positions or assignments the language will be required as part of the work assignment.
B. CERTIFICATION: An affected employee must test and successfully pass a language proficiency test in order to be eligible for the bilingual bonus.
1. Requests for testing and certification will be submitted to the Human Resources Office.
2. Testing will be scheduled when and as requested in writing by the Chief of Police.
3. The affected employee may be required to re-test to certify continued competency in the applicable language.
C. BILINGUAL BONUS PAY: The City shall pay each certified employee thirty dollars and seventyseven cents ($30.77) each pay period the affected employee is eligible for the bilingual bonus.
Bilingual bonus pay shall commence the first day of the pay period following certification of eligibility by the Human Resources Office.
SECTION 4. ACTING COMPENSATION: If a Police Manager is formally appointed to the position of Acting Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, or Deputy Police Chief, he/she shall be compensated at a rate equal to that which such employee would have been entitled to receive had he or she been promoted to the rank of Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, or Deputy Police Chief, as defined under Article I, Section 2, Promotions for all hours worked in the Acting position.
SECTION 5. RATE OF PAY
A. “Regular Base Compensation” shall be defined as the employee’s regular base salary Step 1 through 6 plus Longevity Bonus and Educational Incentive Bonus. Uniform allowances and bilingual bonuses shall be excluded.
B. Police Manager classifications are designated as FLSA-Exempt.
SECTION 6. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Uniform allowance shall be included on the employee’s regular paycheck and shall be paid at each pay period in the amount of thirty-four dollars and sixty-two cents ($34.62) each pay period employee qualifies for the allowance. Uniform allowance shall be pensionable for Classic CalPERS members only.
The uniform allowance shall satisfy the normal cost to clean, maintain, replace and repair because of normal wear and tear, but shall not relieve the City of its obligation to reimburse employees for damage to uniforms and other personal property reasonably anticipated to be worn or utilized by an employee in connection with the performance of his or her duties occurring during the course and scope of employment pursuant to Section 2802 of the California Labor Code.
SECTION 7. MILEAGE AND LODGING REIMBURSEMENT:
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6 A. MILEAGE: Whenever employees are required to use their personal automobile in the performance of duly authorized official duties, they shall be reimbursed at the rate as authorized by the IRS.
B. LODGING: Lodging will be provided if the training or designated worksite is more than fifty (50) miles from the Gardena Police Department and the training or assignment covers multiple days.
SECTION 8. MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PAY: Due to the essential nature of the service provided and the unique nature of their job, effective July 1,2023, Police Managers shall receive an additional 9.5% of base pay as management incentive pay. Management Incentive Pay is only reportable to the extent permitted by CalPERS. For example, Management Incentive Pay is not reportable for new (PEPRA) members.
SECTION 9. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
A. REGULAR PAY: The monthly salaries or compensation herein provided for shall be paid monthly, or in equal semi-monthly installments, or in equal bi-weekly installments, or in any installments as the City may from time to time approve and allow.
B. SPECIAL PAYS: Special pays shall be included as part of the employee’s regular bi-weekly paycheck in the pay period following the approval of the special pay request, unless determined otherwise by the City for operational efficiency.
C. TAX WITHHOLDING: All changes to IRS withholding must be done by submitting a signed W-4 Form to the Payroll Office. Except for life-events (e.g., birth, death, retirement), all changes must stay in effect for at least three (3) months and only one change will be allowed per quarter.
ARTICLE III. WORK SCHEDULE AND SENIORITY
SECTION 1. HOURS OF WORK: The work schedule of Police Managers are assigned at the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee.
SECTION 2. EARNED TIME OFF REQUESTS
A. DEFINITIONS
1. If a conflict should occur in scheduling earned time off, then seniority as defined herein shall be the sole method used when approving requests for such time off.
2. Earned time off (defined as available vacation or holiday) may be taken as desired by the employee subject to the approval of the Chief of Police, or designee, consistent with the departmental manpower needs, or departmental needs to have a particular person or persons with specialized skills or training present, for the affected shift or shifts involved.
3. Subject to the directive of the Chief of Police, an employee must use any accrued vacation or holiday time off at a time designated by the Chief of Police, or designee, in writing and communicated to the employee at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of the time designated for the use of such time off in order to bring the accrued time in the affected area within the maximum accrued time allowed.
4. Earned time off requests submitted less than one month from the date(s) requested shall be approved by the earliest date and/or time submitted. If requests are submitted on the same date and/or time, requests shall be approved by seniority.
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7 5. Primary vacation requests shall take precedence over non-primary vacation requests and incidental earned time off requests. Non-primary vacation requests shall take precedence over incidental earned time off requests.
B. PRIMARY VACATION REQUESTS: Primary vacation requests are defined as earned time off requests of one work week or more, designated by the requesting employee as primary vacation by submitting same on a “Primary Vacation” request form forty-five (45) or more days in advance of schedule deployment. All requests for primary vacation shall be submitted on a “City of Gardena Absence Form”, designating the order of priority. Primary vacation requests shall be approved by seniority if a conflict should occur. Only one (1) primary vacation request shall be approved per calendar year for each affected employee. Primary vacation requests which begin in one calendar year and end in the following calendar year shall be considered primary vacation requests in the calendar year in which the primary vacation begins.
C. NON-PRIMARY VACATION REQUESTS: Non-primary vacation requests are defined as earned time off requests of one work week or more, not part of an approved primary vacation request, and submitted to the scheduling supervisor thirty (30) days prior to the non-primary vacation. All requests for non-primary vacation shall be submitted on a “City of Gardena Absence Form”, designating the order of priority. Non-primary vacation requests shall be approved by seniority if conflict should occur. All 1st priority non-primary vacation requests shall be approved before 2nd priority non-primary vacation requests are considered. All 2nd priority non-primary vacation requests shall be approved before 3rd priority non-primary vacation requests are requested considered, etc.
D. INCIDENTAL TIME-OFF REQUESTS: Incidental time-off requests are defined as earned time off requests which do not meet the definition of either primary or non-primary vacation requests.
Incidental time off requests shall be approved by seniority if submitted to Scheduling or Watch Supervisor thirty (30) days or more from the date(s) requested. Earned time off requests submitted less than thirty (30) days from the date(s) requested shall be approved on a first come, first served basis by the earliest date and/or time submitted. If requests are submitted on the same date and/or time, requests shall be approved by seniority.
SECTION 3. SENIORITY
A. SENIORITY DEFINED
1. Seniority shall be defined as time served in a sworn classification with the Gardena Police Department.
2. Time in the position of Gardena Police Trainee shall not count toward the following seniority schedule.
3. Seniority between affected employees in any management classification shall be determined in the following order:
i. By the date of the most recent appointment to the classification;
ii. If affected employees were appointed to the classification on the same date, then by numerical position on their most recent eligibility list for the classification; or iii. By coin flip.
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8 B. SENIORITY BY RANK: If affected employees are in different classifications, then seniority shall be determined by rank.
ARTICLE IV. SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
SECTION 1. EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
A. QUALIFICATIONS
1. The City encourages and supports educational programs that provide employees the opportunity for personal career development and directly benefit the City by increasing the technical and managerial competency of its staff.
Toward this end, the City offers reimbursement of the cost of required tuition, text, certain materials and fees for approved courses that are directly related to obtaining an Associate Degree or higher in a job-related field from an accredited college or university.
In addition, the City shall have the sole discretion to approve reimbursement for required curriculum coursework towards a job-related certificate or credentialing program.
Attendance at conferences and seminars are excluded from reimbursement. Examples of credentialing or certificated programs include but are not limited to the following: Criminal Justice Certificate Program, Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis Certificate, Law Enforcement Advanced Development Certificate, Risk Management Certificate, Human Resources Certificate, etc.
2. Eligibility for this program is limited to City employees regularly employed on a full-time basis who have passed probation.
3. The procedure for applying for the Educational Reimbursement Program will be set by the City and will be available in the City’s Human Resources Office.
B. REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNTS
1. Effective August 1, 2021, Educational Reimbursement shall be paid up to six-thousand dollars ($6,000.00) per 12-month period. Any requests for Educational Reimbursement received on or after the date of this Resolution shall be subject to the limits provided in this Section.
2. Effective September 10, 2019, affected employees cannot sell back vacation accruals for additional educational reimbursement.
SECTION 2. RETIREMENT
A. CALPERS CONTRACT: The City shall contract with the state California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide a defined retirement benefit. The cost of CalPERS Retirement benefits based on formula is set by CalPERS and includes two rates:
1. The Employer Contribution Rate: CalPERS reviews the Employer rates yearly and may adjust rates based on actuarial valuation; and
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9 2. The Member (employee) Contribution Rate: The employee shall pay the full Member (employee) Contribution Rate as set by CalPERS.
3. Each “Classic Safety Member” through payroll deduction shall pay the Member (employee) Contribution Rate as set by CalPERS and an additional three percent (3.0%) retirement contribution as cost sharing. The cost sharing contribution shall be paid by the employee on a pre-tax basis up to the extent permitted by the law.
Each “PEPRA Safety Member” through payroll deduction shall pay the Member (employee) Contribution Rate as set by CalPERS and an additional three percent (3.0%) retirement contribution as cost sharing. The cost sharing contribution shall be paid by the employee on a pre-tax basis up to the extent permitted by the law.
B. THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION REFORM ACT (PEPRA): Implemented new benefit formulas and final compensation period, as well as new member contribution requirements for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who meet the new definition of new member under PEPRA.
1. CALPERS ENROLLMENT DATE: Whenever a new employee is hired by the City, their status as a “Classic Member” or “PEPRA Member” will be determined by the date on which he/she first became a member of CalPERS (before or on/after January 1, 2013), not by the date of hire by the City.
i. Employees enrolled into CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013, shall be classified as “Classic Members" according to the definition established by PEPRA. ii. Employees enrolled into CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, shall be classified as “PEPRA Members" according to the definition established by PEPRA.
2. As established by PEPRA, “Pensionable Compensation (PC)” delineates the pay categories that must be reported to CalPERS as income that contributes to the calculation of the employee’s retirement benefit. PC must be reported when earned and paid on the employee’s regular paycheck. Should the payment of any benefit negotiated herein conflict with this, the City shall notify the Association prior to modifying how the benefit is to be paid. (§7522.34.)
C. CLASSIC CALPERS SAFETY MEMBERS
1. Benefits per the City’s contract with CalPERS shall be as follows as applicable by law:
i. Local safety member "3 percent at 50" formula (§21362.2 G.C.); ii. 1959 Survivor Benefit [Level 3 Benefits] (§21573 G.C.); iii. Half-Pay Continuance (§21624 and §21626 G.C.);
iv. Military Buy Back (§21024 G.C.);
v. Top Year Retirement (§20042 G.C.);
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10 vii. Credit for unused sick leave (§20965 G.C.);
viii. Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage (§21635 G.C.); and
ix. Continuation of Death Benefits after Remarriage of Survivor (§21551).
D. PEPRA CALPERS SAFETY MEMBERS
1. This designation is a CalPERS determination and benefits shall be provided according to the PEPRA definition.
2. A new CalPERS member’s initial member contribution rate will be at least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for their defined benefit.
3. Benefits shall be as applicable by law:
i. Local safety member "2.7 percent at 57" formula (§7522.25 G.C.); ii. 1959 Survivor Benefit [Level 3 Benefits] (§21573 G.C.); iii. Half-Pay Continuance (§21624 and §21626 G.C.);
iv. Military Buy Back (§21024 G.C.);
v. Three Year Final Compensation (§7522.32 G.C.);
vi. Member (employee) Contribution Rate based on Pensionable Compensation (§7522.30 G.C.);
a. In accordance with Government Code (§7522.30), the Member (employee) Contribution Rate is set by CalPERS. CalPERS will review the Member Contribution Rate once a year and may change the rate based on actuarial valuation.
vii. Credit for unused sick leave (§20965 G.C.);
viii. Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance to Continue After Remarriage (§21635 G.C.); and
ix. Continuation of Death Benefits after Remarriage of Survivor (§21551).
SECTION 3. HEALTH INSURANCE
1. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PLAN: The City shall provide a medical, dental, optical and prescription plan to affected employees and their dependents. Such insurance shall include hospitalization, medical coverage, prescription coverage, vision and dental coverage. A Comprehensive Health Care Plan Document shall be provided to all affected employees.
2. PREMIUMS AND TRUST ACCOUNT
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11 1. The City shall pay one-hundred percent (100%) of the two-party premium (employee plus one dependent) based on the City’s self-funded health insurance plan rate.
2. Employees shall contribute any amount above the City’s contribution. Coverage will cease upon non-payment of premium or if payment is not received in a timely manner. The City will provide affected employees thirty (30) days’ notice and grace period prior to exercising the discretion to terminate coverage.
3. Premiums will be paid to the approved health insurer or into a trust account established by the City for exclusive use in an approved insured self-funded health (“ISFH”) program. All interest income produced by the ISFH account shall remain in the account.
4. The City shall maintain a trust account for all premiums due payable by the City and by employee contribution.
5. Only charges relating to the provision of health benefits, payment of reinsurance costs, and third-party administration costs shall be made against the trust. No City administration costs will be charged against the fund.
6. The City shall maintain a “Section 125" plan allowing employees to utilize pre-taxed dollars, through payroll deduction, for their contributions for additional family coverage and other applicable expense.
7. The City agrees to discuss the health plan costs annually with respect to the City’s contribution and the possibility of implementing a cafeteria plan to be used to pay medical premiums and expenses.
3. POST RETIREMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
1. TIER 1: Employees hired before September 10, 2019 who meet the minimum requirements listed below shall receive, and continue to receive after the termination of this Agreement, paid health insurance benefits based on the formula set forth below:
i. Any affected employee who is at least fifty (50) years of age, and elects a service retirement from the City, shall receive paid health insurance coverage for the retired employee and his or her dependent up to the City’s self-funded health insurance plan rate for two-party premium if the employee completed twenty-five (25) years of service with the Gardena Police Department and was continuously enrolled in any of the City’s health insurance plans during the twenty-five (25) years of service; or
ii. Any affected employee who is at least fifty (50) years of age, and elects a service retirement from the City, shall receive paid health insurance coverage for the retired employee up to the City’s self-funded health insurance plan rate for single party premium if the employee completed fifteen (15) years of service with the Gardena Police Department and was continuously enrolled in any of the City’s health insurance plans during the fifteen (15) years of service.
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12 retired employee based on the City’s self-funded health insurance plan rate for single party premium.
i. Twenty (20) years of service with the Gardena Police Department receives seventy-five percent (75%) of the single party rate; or ii. Twenty-five (25) years of service with the Gardena Police Department receives one hundred percent (100%) of the single party rate;
iii. Enrollment in health insurance offered by the City for the minimum required years of service; and
iv. Age fifty (50) years; and
v. Service retirement from the City of Gardena.
vi. Tier 2 retiree coverage shall terminate upon the following conditions, whichever occurs first, the date retiree becomes Medicare eligible or the death of retiree.
3. The amount of the City's contribution shall be set at the same level as the amount for active employees unless the retiree is Medicare eligible in which case the City’s contribution, if applicable, shall be at the Medicare rate. Any required co-payment for active employees will also be required for retirees. When applicable, this benefit shall accrue to the spouse upon death of an employee who is insured under this provision.
4. All retirees who become eligible for another group health insurance plan through another employer must enroll in the subsequent employer’s health insurance plan at the same level of coverage as provided through the City. At this time, the subsequent employer’s coverage will be the primary payer and the City will be the secondary payer to the extent permitted in the Plan Document and Summary Plan Description. The City’s post-retirement health insurance will revert to primary payer upon loss of coverage with the subsequent employer.
During any period of post-retirement health insurance coverage, such coverage will cease upon non-payment of premium or if payment is not received in a timely manner. Should the City's group health insurance carrier no longer permit continuation, the City shall be under no obligation to continue allowing disability retirees to make self-payment to the City.
In each of these instances, the retiree shall receive those benefits provided for in the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”).
4. MEDICARE: Tier 1 retired employees who become eligible for coverage under Medicare and/or a comparable governmental program shall thereupon no longer receive the full benefits available under the City's health insurance plan but instead shall receive, at the City's expense, supplemental health insurance coverage equal to the difference between the coverage available under the City's plan and the coverage available through Medicare and/or comparable government program.
Failure to enroll in Medicare upon eligibility may result in loss of post-retirement health insurance through the City.
5. COBRA: All regular full-time employees who retire from the City, or otherwise honorably separate from City service with less than the minimum requirements specified in Article 4, Section 3, C. shall be offered the opportunity to continue their participation in their group health insurance in effect at the time of such separation as provided for in the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”). The cost of such participation by said separated employee shall be borne by the employee and paid directly to the health insurance carrier.
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13 6. INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY: In addition to the rights provided in the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”), all regular full-time employees who retire from the City on industrial disability with less than the minimum requirements specified in Article 4, Section 3, C. shall be offered the opportunity to continue their participation in the group health insurance in effect at the time of such separation. The cost of such participation shall be borne by the retiree, and the premium shall be the same as the group composite rate (or the applicable rate of the multi-rate structure) in effect when each premium payment is due. The premium shall be paid directly to the City. When applicable, this benefit shall accrue to the spouse upon the death of such retiree who is insured under this provision.
SECTION 4. LIFE INSURANCE: All affected employees covered under this Resolution shall be provided Term Life Insurance in an amount equal to one and one-half (1 ½) times the actual annual salary of the covered employee.
SECTION 5. WELLNESS STIPEND: The Wellness Stipend is designed to encourage and support employees in achieving and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. All affected employees will receive up to fivehundred dollars ($500.00) per fiscal year to use towards qualified physical and wellness expenses. This amount shall be cumulative to a total of one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00) every two fiscal years.
The policy for the Wellness Stipend will be set by the City and will be available in the City’s Human Resources Office.
SECTION 6. TAKE HOME VEHICLE: Employees at the rank of Police Lieutenant may choose to take home their assigned vehicles at their discretion. At the discretion of the Police Chief, take home vehicles shall be returned if an affected employee is on leave.
City vehicles shall be used only in the performance of City business, including meetings, schools, conferences or other business-related events. City vehicles shall not be used for private or personal business, except for incidental stops during travel to and from the work site.
City and/or personal vehicles operated for City business shall be operated in a safe and courteous manner at all times. City and/or personal vehicles operated for City business shall be required to comply with the laws and ordinances concerning operation of motor vehicles and rules of the road and shall not be operated by an individual using or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Seat belts for the driver and any passenger must be fastened at all times.
SECTION 7. SAFETY EQUIPMENT
A. SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED OR MADE AVAILABLE
1. The City shall continue to provide, or make available for use, at its expense, to all affected employees the following items of safety equipment: batons, helmets, ammunition, safety vests and flashlight batteries. The safety vests shall be National Institute of Justice approved.
2. The City shall continue to provide, at the City’s expense, the following items of safety equipment to all affected employees: handcuffs, a raincoat, rain boots, a whistle, flashlight, flashlight bulbs, a belt (including four "keepers"), a cartridge case, a handcuff holder, a baton ring and a key ring), a holster and a service revolver or other suitable pistol and oleo resin capsicum spray in suitable carrier.
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14 3. Items such as raincoats and flashlights (along with bulbs and batteries) may be supplied by the City to each employee on an as-needed basis, as opposed to being issued to each individual officer, to be maintained by him/her at all times during the course of employment.
4. Any affected employee may choose to purchase his/her own City-approved item of equipment at his/her own cost, either upon commencement of employment or at any time thereafter; provided, however, that the City will not contribute any funds towards the purchase of said equipment or toward the repair or replacement of any such equipment so purchased by the employee.
5. Any affected employee who elects to purchase a City-approved item of equipment instead of utilizing the City-issued equipment and then thereafter desires to utilize City-issued equipment may do so, whereupon the City shall provide such equipment. Thereafter, the employee shall be entitled to the same rights to cause such City-issued equipment to be repaired and replaced at City expense as described above.
6. Any employee provided with City-issued equipment that elects to utilize his/her own City-approved equipment must return the City-issued equipment to the City.
B. MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT
1. The City shall either repair or replace such City-issued equipment where such action is necessary.
2. Employees who lose possession of or cause damage to equipment through their intentional or negligent conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action.
3. A safety employee who elects to receive City issued items of equipment shall be responsible for such items until returned to the Department.
C. DISPOSITION OF EQUIPMENT AT SEPARATION
1. Any equipment purchased and provided by the City to affected employees shall be returned to the City upon separation of employment. Upon separation, an employee may retain any equipment purchased by the employee at his/her own cost. This provision shall not be construed to mean that the Department or the City shall be obligated to approve a separated employee's right to carry a weapon.
2. An employee who honorably separates from City service may elect to purchase any of the following items of equipment which have been issued to him/her: handcuffs; a whistle; a flashlight; flashlight bulbs; a belt, including four keepers; a cartridge case; a handcuff holder; a baton ring; a key ring; a holster and a service revolver or other suitable pistol; a baton; a helmet; a safety vest, a motorcycle safety helmet; eye protective glasses; riding breeches; leather motorcycle jacket; leather gloves; and motorcycle boots.
3. All such purchases shall be purchased at the then-current replacement cost to the City for a new item at the below listed pro-rated amounts for said equipment based on the date of issuance:
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15 iii. 97 months or more from date of issuance at twenty-five percent (25%) of cost
4. This provision shall not be construed to mean that the Department or the City shall be obligated to approve a separated employee's right to carry a weapon. The City agrees to sell the above listed equipment only to the extent legally permissible by State, local and Federal law.
SECTION 8. SICK LEAVE
A. USE OF SICK LEAVE
1. Sick leave shall be taken in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations and with any applicable state and federal law. Sick leave shall accrue at the rate of twelve and one-half (12.5) hours per month.
2. An employee on authorized sick leave will continue to accrue vacation benefits while on such sick leave, and the time spent on such sick leave will count towards other seniority benefits.
3. Sick leave accruals and use shall appear on the employee’s paycheck statement.
B. SICK-LEAVE CONVERSION OPTION: Accrued sick leave may be converted to the equivalent amount of cash, subject to the following conditions:
1. Upon honorable separation from the Department, each employee who has completed five (5) or more years of service with the City shall be compensated for all unused sick leave up to a maximum of one-thousand and one-hundred (1,100) hours, at the rate of fifty percent (50%) of the regular base compensation rate for that employee in his pay step and classification.
2. An employee who has completed twenty-six (26) or more years of satisfactory service with the department may elect to convert up to eighty (80) hours of sick time at a rate of fifty percent (50%) time conversion to vacation time. Converted sick time will be deducted from the total amount of one-thousand and one-hundred (1,100) hours the employee is allowed to sell back under sub-section B.3 described above.
3. An employee who uses more than forty (40) hours of sick time within sixty (60) days of separation from the department, without prior approval or verification of illness that is satisfactory to the department, shall forfeit their right to convert unused sick time in accordance with sub-section B.3 described above.
SECTION 9. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
A. An affected employee shall be entitled up to forty (40) hours’ leave with pay immediately after the death of a member of his/her immediate family.
B. Immediate family is defined as: the employee’s spouse, domestic partner, child, mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, or legal guardian.
C. Up to an additional forty (40) hours of leave, chargeable to accrued sick leave, may be taken if approved by the Chief of Police or designee.
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16 SECTION 10. HOLIDAY LEAVE
A. HOLIDAY LEAVE EARNED
1. Effective July 1, 2023, employees ceased accruing holiday hours, with the exception of the floating holidays discussed below. Employees will be required to reimburse any amount of holiday pay cashed out or taken as leave from July 1, 2023 through the date of adoption.
2. Employees will receive 40 hours of floating holiday on January 1 of each year. Any amount remaining as of December 31 will be automatically cashed out during the pay period that includes December 31. The floating holiday hours will not be reportable to CalPERS for inclusion in pension benefits.
3. For CalPERS classic members, holiday hours in employee holiday banks as of July 1, 2023 will be placed in a grandfathered leave bank. Employees may use this bank for leave in accordance with the Department’s general practice for requesting leave. Any cash outs from this bank will not be reportable to CalPERS for inclusion in pension benefits. Leave will be cashed out at separation. This provision shall not apply to CalPERS new (PEPRA) members.
SECTION 11. VACATION
A. VACATION ACCRUALS AND USE
1. Vacation time shall be available for use immediately after it has been earned.
2. When an employee permanently separates from service with the City, he or she shall receive compensation equal to the value of up to five-hundred and fifty (550) hours of unused, accrued vacation time, based on his or her then current regular base compensation as defined in Article II, Section 5.
3. Vacation leave balances shall appear on the employee’s paycheck statement.
4. Vacations shall be taken at a time mutually agreed upon by the City and the employees.
5. Periods of absence from work because of sickness or other reasons mutually agreed upon during the employment term shall be considered as time worked in computation of the vacation credit, provided the employee given such leave shall return to work not later than the expiration of said leave for at least ninety (90) days. Holidays off with pay shall be considered as time worked.
6. After the first year of completed service, vacation shall accrue based on an eighty hour (80) pay period, regardless of the employee’s work schedule.
7. Affected employees shall accrue and be allowed to carry forward into the next calendar year vacation leave according to the following schedule, unless the rate of accrual has been reduced per other provisions of this Agreement:
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17 8. The City and the Police Managers agree to remove any date that constitutes a “use it or lose it” provision on any excess vacation banks previously established by resolution.
9. Upon completing twenty-five (25) years of service, and in addition to the accrual schedule for twenty-six (26) years of service provided above, Classic Safety Members shall accrue vacation of five and a half (5.5) hours per month, not to exceed sixty-six (66) hours annually. Vacation hours accrued by Classic Safety Members from the twenty-sixth (26th) year of service shall be held in a separate bank and shall be excluded from any buy back provisions.
Such accrual bank shall be capped at a maximum of one-hundred and thirty-two (132) hours. If the maximum accrual amount is reached, the affected Classic Safety Member shall cease to accrue vacation hours until such bank is reduced below the maximum accrual amount of one-hundred and thirty-two (132) hours.
10. Upon completing twenty-five (25) years of service, and in lieu of the accrual schedule for twenty-six (26) years of service provided above, only PEPRA Safety Members shall accrue vacation of eleven and a quarter (11.25) hours per month, not to exceed one-hundred and thirty-five (135) hours annually. Vacation hours accrued by PEPRA Safety Members from the twenty-sixth (26th) year of service shall be held in a separate bank and shall be excluded from any buy back provisions.
Such accrual bank shall be capped at a maximum of two-hundred and seventy (270) hours.
If the maximum accrual amount is reached, the affected PEPRA Safety Member shall cease to accrue vacation hours until such bank is reduced below the maximum accrual amount of two-hundred and seventy (270) hours.
SECTION 12. MANAGEMENT LEAVE
A. Affected employees covered under this Resolution shall receive eighty (80) hours of Management Leave to be taken within the calendar year earned. All Management Leave hours will be credited to the employee on January 1 of each calendar year.
B. Management Leave will be taken at a mutually convenient time for the employee and the Department. All Management Leave hours must be used within the calendar year earned or on December 31 of each calendar year any remaining balance will be forfeited.
C. The value of Management Leave shall not be subject to City buy-back.
SECTION 13. SPECIAL ONE TIME LEAVE BUY-BACK OPTION: From time to time, the City may at the City’s discretion allow employees to cash in leave balances for pay. Such option shall be non-pensionable and no employee shall be required to participate in such option.
Years of Completed City
Service Hours Earned Per Month Hours Earned Annually
1-4 years 9.75 117
5-9 years 14.00 168
10-14 years 16.50 198
15-19 years 18.00 216
20-25 years 10.75 129
26 years + 3.50 42
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18 ARTICLE V. LAYOFFS AND RECALL PROCEDURES
SECTION 1. REDUCTION IN WORKFORCE
A. Ninety (90) days prior to implementing any reduction in the work force, the City will notify members of the Police Managers of its intent. During this ninety (90) day interval prior to the thirty-day notice described in subparagraph D, the City and the Police Managers will meet to discuss alternatives.
B. The employee with the least amount of seniority in any classification affected by the lay-off will be the first laid off. This employee may, at the employee’s choice, displace an employee in the next lower classification who has less total seniority in that classification than the employee who received the lay-off notification.
C. When an employee bumps to a lower pay grade, all of his/her prior services shall be allowed in determining his/her seniority in such job classification. Employees who are displaced from their jobs as a result of this bumping procedure may themselves replace employees having less total seniority in the next lowest job classification as described above.
D. An employee being laid off shall receive thirty (30) days’ notice or the equivalent amount of pay in lieu.
E. In the event of a layoff, the affected employee shall receive pay immediately for all accumulated time he/she is due.
F. Employees will not continue to accumulate seniority, vacation, sick leave or any other service-related benefits during the period they are laid off but will retain only seniority benefits accumulated to the day of layoff.
G. Employee retirement and insurance benefits cease at the time of and will not be paid during the time of the layoff period.
H. Any employee laid off shall be placed on a Recall List for a period of two (2) years.
SECTION 2. REHIRING OF LAID-OFF WORKERS
A. The Notice Regarding Employment to an employee who has been laid off shall be made by Registered Mail to the last known address of said employee. All seniority, with the exception of the actual time spent in the lay-off period, shall be reinstated to the employee upon re-employment.
B. The City, upon rehiring, shall do so in the inverse order of seniority by hiring the last employee laid off, providing that such employee meets the minimum qualifications for a position to be filled. i. An employee recalled and reinstated to the position he/she held as of his layoff shall assume the same salary step and seniority as he held at the time of layoff. ii. An employee reinstated from voluntary demotion to the position held as of his/her layoff shall accrue the same salary step and seniority as he/she held in his/her position of demotion.
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19 of illness or accident), will cause the employee to be removed from the layoff list and forfeit all seniority rights.
ARTICLE VI. MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 1. FAIR TREATMENT: All affected employees shall be treated in a fair, equitable and impartial manner at all times in accordance with provisions of this Resolution and all current rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the City and the Police Department.
SECTION 2. RESOLUTION: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
SECTION 3. REPEALS: Any previous resolutions, agreements and/or amendments of the City Council setting the wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment for Police Managers shall be repealed, in full or in part, by the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. CERTIFICATION: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the same to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the City of Gardena; and shall make a record of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same was passed and adopted.
Passed, approved and adopted this______ day of May 2024. ____________________________
TASHA CERDA, Mayor
ATTEST:
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MINA SEMENZA, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CARMEN VASQUEZ, City Attorney
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ANNUAL 26,280.00 27,600.00 28,980.00 30,432.00 31,956.00 33,552.00 MONTHLY 2,190.00 2,300.00 2,415.00 2,536.00 2,663.00 2,796.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,010.77 1,061.54 1,114.62 1,170.46 1,229.08 1,290.46 HOURLY 12.6346 13.2692 13.9327 14.6308 15.3635 16.1308
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ANNUAL 26,940.00 28,284.00 29,700.00 31,188.00 32,748.00 34,380.00 MONTHLY 2,245.00 2,357.00 2,475.00 2,599.00 2,729.00 2,865.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,036.15 1,087.85 1,142.31 1,199.54 1,259.54 1,322.31 HOURLY 12.9519 13.5981 14.2788 14.9942 15.7442 16.5288
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 27,648.00 29,028.00 30,480.00 32,004.00 33,600.00 35,280.00 MONTHLY 2,304.00 2,419.00 2,540.00 2,667.00 2,800.00 2,940.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,063.38 1,116.46 1,172.31 1,230.92 1,292.31 1,356.92 HOURLY 13.2923 13.9558 14.6538 15.3865 16.1538 16.9615
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 28,344.00 29,760.00 31,248.00 32,808.00 34,452.00 36,180.00 MONTHLY 2,362.00 2,480.00 2,604.00 2,734.00 2,871.00 3,015.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,090.15 1,144.62 1,201.85 1,261.85 1,325.08 1,391.54 HOURLY 13.6269 14.3077 15.0231 15.7731 16.5635 17.3942
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 29,052.00 30,504.00 32,028.00 33,624.00 35,304.00 37,068.00 MONTHLY 2,421.00 2,542.00 2,669.00 2,802.00 2,942.00 3,089.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,117.38 1,173.23 1,231.85 1,293.23 1,357.85 1,425.69 HOURLY 13.9673 14.6654 15.3981 16.1654 16.9731 17.8212
7 Storeroom Aide
15 8 Community Aide I
5 Recreation Instructor
CITY OF GARDENA
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
Adopted May 28, 2024
13 Effective July 1, 2023 - Add Management Incentive Pay to Schedules 227, 231 and 340 14 Pool Cashier
6 Police Aide
6 Clerical Aide I
7 Peer Advocate Counselor II
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 29,784.00 31,272.00 32,832.00 34,476.00 36,204.00 38,016.00 MONTHLY 2,482.00 2,606.00 2,736.00 2,873.00 3,017.00 3,168.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,145.54 1,202.77 1,262.77 1,326.00 1,392.46 1,462.15 HOURLY 14.3192 15.0346 15.7846 16.5750 17.4058 18.2769
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 30,528.00 32,052.00 33,660.00 35,340.00 37,104.00 38,964.00 MONTHLY 2,544.00 2,671.00 2,805.00 2,945.00 3,092.00 3,247.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,174.15 1,232.77 1,294.62 1,359.23 1,427.08 1,498.62 HOURLY 14.6769 15.4096 16.1827 16.9904 17.8385 18.7327
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 31,296.00 32,856.00 34,500.00 36,228.00 38,040.00 39,948.00 MONTHLY 2,608.00 2,738.00 2,875.00 3,019.00 3,170.00 3,329.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,203.69 1,263.69 1,326.92 1,393.38 1,463.08 1,536.46 HOURLY 15.0462 15.7962 16.5865 17.4173 18.2885 19.2058
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 32,064.00 33,672.00 35,352.00 37,116.00 38,976.00 40,920.00 MONTHLY 2,672.00 2,806.00 2,946.00 3,093.00 3,248.00 3,410.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,233.23 1,295.08 1,359.69 1,427.54 1,499.08 1,573.85 HOURLY 15.4154 16.1885 16.9962 17.8442 18.7385 19.6731
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 32,868.00 34,512.00 36,240.00 38,052.00 39,960.00 41,964.00 MONTHLY 2,739.00 2,876.00 3,020.00 3,171.00 3,330.00 3,497.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,264.15 1,327.38 1,393.85 1,463.54 1,536.92 1,614.00 HOURLY 15.8019 16.5923 17.4231 18.2942 19.2115 20.1750
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 33,684.00 35,364.00 37,128.00 38,988.00 40,932.00 42,984.00 MONTHLY 2,807.00 2,947.00 3,094.00 3,249.00 3,411.00 3,582.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,295.54 1,360.15 1,428.00 1,499.54 1,574.31 1,653.23 HOURLY 16.1942 17.0019 17.8500 18.7442 19.6788 20.6654
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 34,524.00 36,252.00 38,064.00 39,972.00 41,976.00 44,076.00 MONTHLY 2,877.00 3,021.00 3,172.00 3,331.00 3,498.00 3,673.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,327.85 1,394.31 1,464.00 1,537.38 1,614.46 1,695.23 HOURLY 16.5981 17.4288 18.3000 19.2173 20.1808 21.1904
22 Human Services Aide
22 FCC Program Assistant I
18 19
20 16
17 Clerk Typist
22 Recreation Leader I
22 Lifeguard/Instructor
22 Geriatric Aide
21 Police Cadet
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 35,388.00 37,152.00 39,012.00 40,968.00 43,020.00 45,168.00 MONTHLY 2,949.00 3,096.00 3,251.00 3,414.00 3,585.00 3,764.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,361.08 1,428.92 1,500.46 1,575.69 1,654.62 1,737.23 HOURLY 17.0135 17.8615 18.7558 19.6962 20.6827 21.7154
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 36,276.00 38,088.00 39,996.00 42,000.00 44,100.00 46,308.00 MONTHLY 3,023.00 3,174.00 3,333.00 3,500.00 3,675.00 3,859.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,395.23 1,464.92 1,538.31 1,615.38 1,696.15 1,781.08 HOURLY 17.4404 18.3115 19.2288 20.1923 21.2019 22.2635
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 37,188.00 39,048.00 41,004.00 43,056.00 45,204.00 47,460.00 MONTHLY 3,099.00 3,254.00 3,417.00 3,588.00 3,767.00 3,955.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,430.31 1,501.85 1,577.08 1,656.00 1,738.62 1,825.38 HOURLY 17.8788 18.7731 19.7135 20.7000 21.7327 22.8173
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 38,112.00 40,020.00 42,024.00 44,124.00 46,332.00 48,648.00 MONTHLY 3,176.00 3,335.00 3,502.00 3,677.00 3,861.00 4,054.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,465.85 1,539.23 1,616.31 1,697.08 1,782.00 1,871.08 HOURLY 18.3231 19.2404 20.2038 21.2135 22.2750 23.3885
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 39,060.00 41,016.00 43,068.00 45,216.00 47,472.00 49,848.00 MONTHLY 3,255.00 3,418.00 3,589.00 3,768.00 3,956.00 4,154.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,502.31 1,577.54 1,656.46 1,739.08 1,825.85 1,917.23 HOURLY 18.7788 19.7192 20.7058 21.7385 22.8231 23.9654
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 40,032.00 42,036.00 44,136.00 46,344.00 48,660.00 51,096.00 MONTHLY 3,336.00 3,503.00 3,678.00 3,862.00 4,055.00 4,258.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,539.69 1,616.77 1,697.54 1,782.46 1,871.54 1,965.23 HOURLY 19.2462 20.2096 21.2192 22.2808 23.3942 24.5654
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 41,028.00 43,080.00 45,240.00 47,508.00 49,884.00 52,380.00 MONTHLY 3,419.00 3,590.00 3,770.00 3,959.00 4,157.00 4,365.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,578.00 1,656.92 1,740.00 1,827.23 1,918.62 2,014.62 HOURLY 19.7250 20.7115 21.7500 22.8404 23.9827 25.1827
23 Community Aide II
28 Police Assistant
28 Meal Services Coordinator
29 Customer Service Clerk I
25 24
29 Recreation Therapist
27 26 Pool Supervisor
28 Recreation Leader II
29 Account Clerk
29 Printing & Technology Intern
*1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 42,048.00 44,148.00 46,356.00 48,672.00 51,108.00 53,664.00 MONTHLY 3,504.00 3,679.00 3,863.00 4,056.00 4,259.00 4,472.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,617.23 1,698.00 1,782.92 1,872.00 1,965.69 2,064.00 HOURLY 20.2154 21.2250 22.2865 23.4000 24.5712 25.8000
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 43,104.00 45,264.00 47,532.00 49,908.00 52,404.00 55,020.00 MONTHLY 3,592.00 3,772.00 3,961.00 4,159.00 4,367.00 4,585.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,657.85 1,740.92 1,828.15 1,919.54 2,015.54 2,116.15 HOURLY 20.7231 21.7615 22.8519 23.9942 25.1942 26.4519
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 44,184.00 46,392.00 48,708.00 51,144.00 53,700.00 56,388.00 MONTHLY 3,682.00 3,866.00 4,059.00 4,262.00 4,475.00 4,699.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,699.38 1,784.31 1,873.38 1,967.08 2,065.38 2,168.77 HOURLY 21.2423 22.3038 23.4173 24.5885 25.8173 27.1096
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 45,288.00 47,556.00 49,932.00 52,428.00 55,044.00 57,792.00 MONTHLY 3,774.00 3,963.00 4,161.00 4,369.00 4,587.00 4,816.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,741.85 1,829.08 1,920.46 2,016.46 2,117.08 2,222.77 HOURLY 21.7731 22.8635 24.0058 25.2058 26.4635 27.7846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 46,416.00 48,732.00 51,168.00 53,724.00 56,412.00 59,232.00 MONTHLY 3,868.00 4,061.00 4,264.00 4,477.00 4,701.00 4,936.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,785.23 1,874.31 1,968.00 2,066.31 2,169.69 2,278.15 HOURLY 22.3154 23.4288 24.6000 25.8288 27.1212 28.4769
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
32 Home Improvement Maintenance Helper
32 Right-of-Way Maintenance Worker
33 Customer Service Clerk II
33 Relief Bus Operator Trainee
30 Custodian I
30 FCC Education Assistant II
34 Park Maintenance Worker I
31 Paratransit Driver
34 On-Demand Transit Dispatcher
30 Office Specialist
34 Custodian II
30 FCC Program Assistant II
31 On-Demand (Micro/Paratransit) Operator
33 Public Safety Officer
34 Graffiti Technician
34 Paratransit Dispatcher
33 Equipment Utility Worker I
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 47,580.00 49,956.00 52,452.00 55,080.00 57,840.00 60,732.00 MONTHLY 3,965.00 4,163.00 4,371.00 4,590.00 4,820.00 5,061.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,830.00 1,921.38 2,017.38 2,118.46 2,224.62 2,335.85 HOURLY 22.8750 24.0173 25.2173 26.4808 27.8077 29.1981
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 48,768.00 51,204.00 53,760.00 56,448.00 59,268.00 62,232.00 MONTHLY 4,064.00 4,267.00 4,480.00 4,704.00 4,939.00 5,186.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,875.69 1,969.38 2,067.69 2,171.08 2,279.54 2,393.54 HOURLY 23.4462 24.6173 25.8462 27.1385 28.4942 29.9192
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 49,992.00 52,488.00 55,116.00 57,876.00 60,768.00 63,804.00 MONTHLY 4,166.00 4,374.00 4,593.00 4,823.00 5,064.00 5,317.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,922.77 2,018.77 2,119.85 2,226.00 2,337.23 2,454.00 HOURLY 24.0346 25.2346 26.4981 27.8250 29.2154 30.6750
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 51,240.00 53,808.00 56,496.00 59,316.00 62,280.00 65,400.00 MONTHLY 4,270.00 4,484.00 4,708.00 4,943.00 5,190.00 5,450.00 BI-WEEKLY 1,970.77 2,069.54 2,172.92 2,281.38 2,395.38 2,515.38 HOURLY 24.6346 25.8692 27.1615 28.5173 29.9423 31.4423
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 52,524.00 55,152.00 57,912.00 60,804.00 63,840.00 67,032.00 MONTHLY 4,377.00 4,596.00 4,826.00 5,067.00 5,320.00 5,586.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,020.15 2,121.23 2,227.38 2,338.62 2,455.38 2,578.15 HOURLY 25.2519 26.5154 27.8423 29.2327 30.6923 32.2269
37 Relief Bus Operator
38 Police Records Technician I
37 Nutrition Services Coordinator
38 Equipment Utility Worker II
38 Senior Clerk Typist
35 Help Desk Technician
35 Street Maintenance Worker
36 Intermediate Clerk Typist
39 Apprentice Mechanic
38 Senior Account Clerk
39 Park Maintenance Worker II
38 Homeless Coordinator
38 Activity Coordinator
38 Purchasing Clerk
39 Records Management Coordinator
38 Police Service Technician
39 Home Improvement Lead Person
35 Community Aide III
36 Court Liaison
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 53,832.00 56,520.00 59,352.00 62,316.00 65,436.00 68,712.00 MONTHLY 4,486.00 4,710.00 4,946.00 5,193.00 5,453.00 5,726.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,070.46 2,173.85 2,282.77 2,396.77 2,516.77 2,642.77 HOURLY 25.8808 27.1731 28.5346 29.9596 31.4596 33.0346
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 55,176.00 57,936.00 60,828.00 63,864.00 67,056.00 70,404.00 MONTHLY 4,598.00 4,828.00 5,069.00 5,322.00 5,588.00 5,867.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,122.15 2,228.31 2,339.54 2,456.31 2,579.08 2,707.85 HOURLY 26.5269 27.8538 29.2442 30.7038 32.2385 33.8481
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 56,556.00 59,388.00 62,352.00 65,472.00 68,748.00 72,180.00 MONTHLY 4,713.00 4,949.00 5,196.00 5,456.00 5,729.00 6,015.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,175.23 2,284.15 2,398.15 2,518.15 2,644.15 2,776.15 HOURLY 27.1904 28.5519 29.9769 31.4769 33.0519 34.7019
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 57,972.00 60,876.00 63,924.00 67,116.00 70,476.00 74,004.00 MONTHLY 4,831.00 5,073.00 5,327.00 5,593.00 5,873.00 6,167.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,229.69 2,341.38 2,458.62 2,581.38 2,710.62 2,846.31 HOURLY 27.8712 29.2673 30.7327 32.2673 33.8827 35.5788
43 Cement Finisher
41 Deputy City Clerk I
43 Senior Citizens Social Services Coordinator
42 Community Services Officer
42 Police Service Officer
42 Community Center Coordinator
42 Tree Trimmer I
43 Building Maintenance Worker
43 Human Resources / Department Coordinator
40 FCC Education Assistant III
40 Engineering Aide
42 Human Services Coordinator
40 Sr. Transit Utility Specialist
41 Permit/Licensing Technician I
42 Recreation Coordinator
43 Transit Maintenance Coordinator
43 Administrative Aide
43 Payroll / Personnel Technician
42 Secretary
42 Police Records Technician II
40 FCC Program Assistant III
40 Public Works Coordinator
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 59,424.00 62,400.00 65,520.00 68,796.00 72,240.00 75,852.00 MONTHLY 4,952.00 5,200.00 5,460.00 5,733.00 6,020.00 6,321.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,285.54 2,400.00 2,520.00 2,646.00 2,778.46 2,917.38 HOURLY 28.5692 30.0000 31.5000 33.0750 34.7308 36.4673
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 60,912.00 63,960.00 67,164.00 70,524.00 74,052.00 77,760.00 MONTHLY 5,076.00 5,330.00 5,597.00 5,877.00 6,171.00 6,480.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,342.77 2,460.00 2,583.23 2,712.46 2,848.15 2,990.77 HOURLY 29.2846 30.7500 32.2904 33.9058 35.6019 37.3846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 62,436.00 65,556.00 68,832.00 72,276.00 75,888.00 79,680.00 MONTHLY 5,203.00 5,463.00 5,736.00 6,023.00 6,324.00 6,640.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,401.38 2,521.38 2,647.38 2,779.85 2,918.77 3,064.62 HOURLY 30.0173 31.5173 33.0923 34.7481 36.4846 38.3077
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 63,996.00 67,200.00 70,560.00 74,088.00 77,796.00 81,684.00 MONTHLY 5,333.00 5,600.00 5,880.00 6,174.00 6,483.00 6,807.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,461.38 2,584.62 2,713.85 2,849.54 2,992.15 3,141.69 HOURLY 30.7673 32.3077 33.9231 35.6192 37.4019 39.2712
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 65,592.00 68,868.00 72,312.00 75,924.00 79,716.00 83,700.00 MONTHLY 5,466.00 5,739.00 6,026.00 6,327.00 6,643.00 6,975.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,522.77 2,648.77 2,781.23 2,920.15 3,066.00 3,219.23 HOURLY 31.5346 33.1096 34.7654 36.5019 38.3250 40.2404
48 Property and Evidence Technician
48 Financial Services Technician
45 Street Sweeper Operator
46 Heavy Equipment Operator
47 Equipment Mechanic
47 Graphics Technician
48 Custodian-Lead
47 Maintenance Painter
47 Senior Building Maintenance Worker
47 Transit Mechanic
47 Transit Parts/Storeroom Coordinator
48 Human Resources Technician
48 Junior Accountant
44 Building Aide
44 Building/Planning Technician
44 Administrative Secretary
44 Permit/Licensing Technician II
44 Sewer Maintenance Worker
44 Tree Trimmer II
46 Street Traffic Painter
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 67,236.00 70,596.00 74,124.00 77,832.00 81,720.00 85,812.00 MONTHLY 5,603.00 5,883.00 6,177.00 6,486.00 6,810.00 7,151.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,586.00 2,715.23 2,850.92 2,993.54 3,143.08 3,300.46 HOURLY 32.3250 33.9404 35.6365 37.4192 39.2885 41.2558
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 68,916.00 72,360.00 75,984.00 79,788.00 83,772.00 87,960.00 MONTHLY 5,743.00 6,030.00 6,332.00 6,649.00 6,981.00 7,330.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,650.62 2,783.08 2,922.46 3,068.77 3,222.00 3,383.08 HOURLY 33.1327 34.7885 36.5308 38.3596 40.2750 42.2885
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 70,644.00 74,172.00 77,880.00 81,780.00 85,872.00 90,168.00 MONTHLY 5,887.00 6,181.00 6,490.00 6,815.00 7,156.00 7,514.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,717.08 2,852.77 2,995.38 3,145.38 3,302.77 3,468.00 HOURLY 33.9635 35.6596 37.4423 39.3173 41.2846 43.3500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 72,408.00 76,032.00 79,836.00 83,832.00 88,020.00 92,424.00 MONTHLY 6,034.00 6,336.00 6,653.00 6,986.00 7,335.00 7,702.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,784.92 2,924.31 3,070.62 3,224.31 3,385.38 3,554.77 HOURLY 34.8115 36.5538 38.3827 40.3038 42.3173 44.4346
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 74,220.00 77,928.00 81,828.00 85,920.00 90,216.00 94,728.00 MONTHLY 6,185.00 6,494.00 6,819.00 7,160.00 7,518.00 7,894.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,854.62 2,997.23 3,147.23 3,304.62 3,469.85 3,643.38 HOURLY 35.6827 37.4654 39.3404 41.3077 43.3731 45.5423
51 Lead Mechanic
53 Public Works Lead
51 Electrical/Signal Technician I
53 Transit Operations Training Coordinator
53 Public Works Inspector
53 FCC Education Coordinator
49 Administrative Analyst I
51 Information Technology Coordinator
50 Case Management Supervisor/Instructor
51 Lead Equipment Mechanic
52 Payroll Specialist
53 Code Enforcement Officer
51 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
51 Engineering Technician
50 Transit Dispatcher/Operations Assistant
49 Program Coordinator
51 Planning Assistant
53 Park Maintenance Lead
51 General Building Inspector
49 Recreation Supervisor
51 Executive Assistant to Chief of Police
49 Community Services Counselor
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 76,080.00 79,884.00 83,880.00 88,080.00 92,484.00 97,104.00 MONTHLY 6,340.00 6,657.00 6,990.00 7,340.00 7,707.00 8,092.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,926.15 3,072.46 3,226.15 3,387.69 3,557.08 3,734.77 HOURLY 36.5769 38.4058 40.3269 42.3462 44.4635 46.6846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 77,988.00 81,888.00 85,980.00 90,276.00 94,788.00 99,528.00 MONTHLY 6,499.00 6,824.00 7,165.00 7,523.00 7,899.00 8,294.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,999.54 3,149.54 3,306.92 3,472.15 3,645.69 3,828.00 HOURLY 37.4942 39.3692 41.3365 43.4019 45.5712 47.8500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 79,932.00 83,928.00 88,128.00 92,532.00 97,164.00 102,024.00 MONTHLY 6,661.00 6,994.00 7,344.00 7,711.00 8,097.00 8,502.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,074.31 3,228.00 3,389.54 3,558.92 3,737.08 3,924.00 HOURLY 38.4288 40.3500 42.3692 44.4865 46.7135 49.0500
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 81,936.00 86,028.00 90,324.00 94,836.00 99,576.00 104,556.00 MONTHLY 6,828.00 7,169.00 7,527.00 7,903.00 8,298.00 8,713.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,151.38 3,308.77 3,474.00 3,647.54 3,829.85 4,021.38 HOURLY 39.3923 41.3596 43.4250 45.5942 47.8731 50.2673
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 83,988.00 88,188.00 92,592.00 97,224.00 102,084.00 107,184.00 MONTHLY 6,999.00 7,349.00 7,716.00 8,102.00 8,507.00 8,932.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,230.31 3,391.85 3,561.23 3,739.38 3,926.31 4,122.46 HOURLY 40.3788 42.3981 44.5154 46.7423 49.0788 51.5308
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 86,088.00 90,396.00 94,920.00 99,672.00 104,652.00 109,884.00 MONTHLY 7,174.00 7,533.00 7,910.00 8,306.00 8,721.00 9,157.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,311.08 3,476.77 3,650.77 3,833.54 4,025.08 4,226.31 HOURLY 41.3885 43.4596 45.6346 47.9192 50.3135 52.8288
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 88,236.00 92,652.00 97,284.00 102,144.00 107,256.00 112,620.00 MONTHLY 7,353.00 7,721.00 8,107.00 8,512.00 8,938.00 9,385.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,393.69 3,563.54 3,741.69 3,928.62 4,125.23 4,331.54 HOURLY 42.4212 44.5442 46.7712 49.1077 51.5654 54.1442
54 Forensic Technician
56 FCC Program Coordinator
56 Assistant Engineer
58 Code Enforcement Supervisor
58 Associate Planner
54 Administrative Analyst II
54 Transit Marketing Coordinator
59 Administrative Support Services Supervisor
60 54 Building Maintenance Lead
57 Communications Liaison Officer
57 Senior Accountant
55 Electrical/Signal Technician II
56 Administrative Coordinator
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 90,444.00 94,968.00 99,720.00 104,712.00 109,944.00 115,440.00 MONTHLY 7,537.00 7,914.00 8,310.00 8,726.00 9,162.00 9,620.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,478.62 3,652.62 3,835.38 4,027.38 4,228.62 4,440.00 HOURLY 43.4827 45.6577 47.9423 50.3423 52.8577 55.5000
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 92,700.00 97,332.00 102,204.00 107,316.00 112,680.00 118,320.00 MONTHLY 7,725.00 8,111.00 8,517.00 8,943.00 9,390.00 9,860.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,565.38 3,743.54 3,930.92 4,127.54 4,333.85 4,550.77 HOURLY 44.5673 46.7942 49.1365 51.5942 54.1731 56.8846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 95,016.00 99,768.00 104,760.00 110,004.00 115,500.00 121,272.00 MONTHLY 7,918.00 8,314.00 8,730.00 9,167.00 9,625.00 10,106.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,654.46 3,837.23 4,029.23 4,230.92 4,442.31 4,664.31 HOURLY 45.6808 47.9654 50.3654 52.8865 55.5288 58.3038
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 97,392.00 102,264.00 107,376.00 112,740.00 118,380.00 124,296.00 MONTHLY 8,116.00 8,522.00 8,948.00 9,395.00 9,865.00 10,358.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,745.85 3,933.23 4,129.85 4,336.15 4,553.08 4,780.62 HOURLY 46.8231 49.1654 51.6231 54.2019 56.9135 59.7577
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 99,828.00 104,820.00 110,064.00 115,572.00 121,356.00 127,428.00 MONTHLY 8,319.00 8,735.00 9,172.00 9,631.00 10,113.00 10,619.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,839.54 4,031.54 4,233.23 4,445.08 4,667.54 4,901.08 HOURLY 47.9942 50.3942 52.9154 55.5635 58.3442 61.2635
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 102,324.00 107,436.00 112,812.00 118,452.00 124,380.00 130,596.00 MONTHLY 8,527.00 8,953.00 9,401.00 9,871.00 10,365.00 10,883.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,935.54 4,132.15 4,338.92 4,555.85 4,783.85 5,022.92 HOURLY 49.1942 51.6519 54.2365 56.9481 59.7981 62.7865
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 104,880.00 110,124.00 115,632.00 121,416.00 127,488.00 133,860.00 MONTHLY 8,740.00 9,177.00 9,636.00 10,118.00 10,624.00 11,155.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,033.85 4,235.54 4,447.38 4,669.85 4,903.38 5,148.46 HOURLY 50.4231 52.9442 55.5923 58.3731 61.2923 64.3558
61 Administrative Analyst III
61 Associate Engineer
64 67
63 66 Civil Engineer
61 Information Technology Systems Analyst - Transit
62 Information Technology Supervisor
65 61 Transit Planning and Scheduling Analyst
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 57,144.00 60,000.00 63,000.00 66,156.00 69,468.00 72,936.00 MONTHLY 4,762.00 5,000.00 5,250.00 5,513.00 5,789.00 6,078.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,197.85 2307.69 2423.08 2,544.46 2,671.85 2,805.23 HOURLY 27.4731 28.8462 30.2885 31.8058 33.3981 35.0654
Specialty - 5% 238.10 250.00 262.50 275.65 289.45 303.90 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 61,152.00 64,212.00 67,428.00 70,800.00 74,340.00 78,060.00 MONTHLY 5,096.00 5,351.00 5,619.00 5,900.00 6,195.00 6,505.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,352.00 2,469.69 2,593.38 2,723.08 2,859.23 3,002.31 HOURLY 29.4000 30.8712 32.4173 34.0385 35.7404 37.5288
Lgy Bonus 20 127.40 133.78 140.48 147.50 154.88 162.63
Lgy Bonus 25 254.80 267.55 280.95 295.00 309.75 325.25
Lgy Bonus 30 382.20 401.33 421.43 442.50 464.63 487.88
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 62,676.00 65,808.00 69,096.00 72,552.00 76,176.00 79,980.00 MONTHLY 5,223.00 5,484.00 5,758.00 6,046.00 6,348.00 6,665.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,410.62 2531.08 2657.54 2790.46 2929.85 3076.15 HOURLY 30.1327 31.6385 33.2192 34.8808 36.6231 38.4519
Lgy Bonus 20 130.58 137.10 143.95 151.15 158.70 166.63
Lgy Bonus 25 261.15 274.20 287.90 302.30 317.40 333.25
Lgy Bonus 30 391.73 411.30 431.85 453.45 476.10 499.88
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 64,248.00 67,464.00 70,836.00 74,376.00 78,096.00 81,996.00 MONTHLY 5,354.00 5,622.00 5,903.00 6,198.00 6,508.00 6,833.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,471.08 2,594.77 2,724.46 2,860.62 3,003.69 3,153.69 HOURLY 30.8885 32.4346 34.0558 35.7577 37.5462 39.4212
Lgy Bonus 20 133.85 140.55 147.58 154.95 162.70 170.83
Lgy Bonus 25 267.70 281.10 295.15 309.90 325.40 341.65
Lgy Bonus 30 401.55 421.65 442.73 464.85 488.10 512.48
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 65,856.00 69,144.00 72,600.00 76,236.00 80,052.00 84,060.00 MONTHLY 5,488.00 5,762.00 6,050.00 6,353.00 6,671.00 7,005.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,532.92 2,659.38 2,792.31 2,932.15 3,078.92 3,233.08 HOURLY 31.6615 33.2423 34.9038 36.6519 38.4865 40.4135
Lgy Bonus 20 137.20 144.05 151.25 158.83 166.78 175.13
Lgy Bonus 25 274.40 288.10 302.50 317.65 333.55 350.25
Lgy Bonus 30 411.60 432.15 453.75 476.48 500.33 525.38
104
107
105
90 Bus Operator
106
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 67,500.00 70,872.00 74,412.00 78,132.00 82,044.00 86,148.00 MONTHLY 5,625.00 5,906.00 6,201.00 6,511.00 6,837.00 7,179.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,596.15 2,725.85 2,862.00 3,005.08 3,155.54 3,313.38 HOURLY 32.4519 34.0731 35.7750 37.5635 39.4442 41.4173
Lgy Bonus 20 140.63 147.65 155.03 162.78 170.93 179.48
Lgy Bonus 25 281.25 295.30 310.05 325.55 341.85 358.95
Lgy Bonus 30 421.88 442.95 465.08 488.33 512.78 538.43
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 69,192.00 72,648.00 76,284.00 80,100.00 84,108.00 88,308.00 MONTHLY 5,766.00 6,054.00 6,357.00 6,675.00 7,009.00 7,359.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,661.23 2,794.15 2,934.00 3,080.77 3,234.92 3,396.46 HOURLY 33.2654 34.9269 36.6750 38.5096 40.4365 42.4558
Lgy Bonus 20 144.15 151.35 158.93 166.88 175.23 183.98
Lgy Bonus 25 288.30 302.70 317.85 333.75 350.45 367.95
Lgy Bonus 30 432.45 454.05 476.78 500.63 525.68 551.93
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 70,920.00 74,472.00 78,192.00 82,104.00 86,208.00 90,516.00 MONTHLY 5,910.00 6,206.00 6,516.00 6,842.00 7,184.00 7,543.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,727.69 2,864.31 3,007.38 3,157.85 3,315.69 3,481.38 HOURLY 34.0962 35.8038 37.5923 39.4731 41.4462 43.5173
Lgy Bonus 20 147.75 155.15 162.90 171.05 179.60 188.58
Lgy Bonus 25 295.50 310.30 325.80 342.10 359.20 377.15
Lgy Bonus 30 443.25 465.45 488.70 513.15 538.80 565.73
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 72,696.00 76,332.00 80,148.00 84,156.00 88,368.00 92,784.00 MONTHLY 6,058.00 6,361.00 6,679.00 7,013.00 7,364.00 7,732.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,796.00 2,935.85 3,082.62 3,236.77 3,398.77 3,568.62 HOURLY 34.9500 36.6981 38.5327 40.4596 42.4846 44.6077
Lgy Bonus 20 151.45 159.03 166.98 175.33 184.10 193.30
Lgy Bonus 25 302.90 318.05 333.95 350.65 368.20 386.60
Lgy Bonus 30 454.35 477.08 500.93 525.98 552.30 579.90
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 74,532.00 78,264.00 82,176.00 86,280.00 90,600.00 95,136.00 MONTHLY 6,211.00 6,522.00 6,848.00 7,190.00 7,550.00 7,928.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,866.62 3,010.15 3,160.62 3,318.46 3,484.62 3,659.08 HOURLY 35.8327 37.6269 39.5077 41.4808 43.5577 45.7385
Lgy Bonus 20 155.28 163.05 171.20 179.75 188.75 198.20
Lgy Bonus 25 310.55 326.10 342.40 359.50 377.50 396.40
Lgy Bonus 30 465.83 489.15 513.60 539.25 566.25 594.60
112
108 Economic Development Analyst
109
111
110
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 76,392.00 80,208.00 84,216.00 88,428.00 92,844.00 97,488.00 MONTHLY 6,366.00 6,684.00 7,018.00 7,369.00 7,737.00 8,124.00 BI-WEEKLY 2,938.15 3,084.92 3,239.08 3,401.08 3,570.92 3,749.54 HOURLY 36.7269 38.5615 40.4885 42.5135 44.6365 46.8692
Lgy Bonus 20 159.15 167.10 175.45 184.23 193.43 203.10
Lgy Bonus 25 318.30 334.20 350.90 368.45 386.85 406.20
Lgy Bonus 30 477.45 501.30 526.35 552.68 580.28 609.30
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 78,300.00 82,212.00 86,328.00 90,648.00 95,184.00 99,948.00 MONTHLY 6,525.00 6,851.00 7,194.00 7,554.00 7,932.00 8,329.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,011.54 3,162.00 3,320.31 3,486.46 3,660.92 3,844.15 HOURLY 37.6442 39.5250 41.5038 43.5808 45.7615 48.0519
Lgy Bonus 20 163.13 171.28 179.85 188.85 198.30 208.23
Lgy Bonus 25 326.25 342.55 359.70 377.70 396.60 416.45
Lgy Bonus 30 489.38 513.83 539.55 566.55 594.90 624.68
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 80,256.00 84,264.00 88,476.00 92,904.00 97,548.00 102,420.00 MONTHLY 6,688.00 7,022.00 7,373.00 7,742.00 8,129.00 8,535.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,086.77 3,240.92 3,402.92 3,573.23 3,751.85 3,939.23 HOURLY 38.5846 40.5115 42.5365 44.6654 46.8981 49.2404
Lgy Bonus 20 167.20 175.55 184.33 193.55 203.23 213.38
Lgy Bonus 25 334.40 351.10 368.65 387.10 406.45 426.75
Lgy Bonus 30 501.60 526.65 552.98 580.65 609.68 640.13
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 82,260.00 86,376.00 90,696.00 95,232.00 99,996.00 105,000.00 MONTHLY 6,855.00 7,198.00 7,558.00 7,936.00 8,333.00 8,750.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,163.85 3,322.15 3,488.31 3,662.77 3,846.00 4,038.46 HOURLY 39.5481 41.5269 43.6038 45.7846 48.0750 50.4808
Lgy Bonus 20 171.38 179.95 188.95 198.40 208.33 218.75
Lgy Bonus 25 342.75 359.90 377.90 396.80 416.65 437.50
Lgy Bonus 30 514.13 539.85 566.85 595.20 624.98 656.25
115 Risk Management Analyst
116
115 Human Resources Analyst
113
115 Deputy City Clerk/Records Management Officer
115 Deputy City Treasurer
114
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 84,312.00 88,524.00 92,952.00 97,596.00 102,480.00 107,604.00 MONTHLY 7,026.00 7,377.00 7,746.00 8,133.00 8,540.00 8,967.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,242.77 3,404.77 3,575.08 3,753.69 3,941.54 4,138.62 HOURLY 40.5346 42.5596 44.6885 46.9212 49.2692 51.7327
Lgy Bonus 20 175.65 184.43 193.65 203.33 213.50 224.18
Lgy Bonus 25 351.30 368.85 387.30 406.65 427.00 448.35
Lgy Bonus 30 526.95 553.28 580.95 609.98 640.50 672.53
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 86,424.00 90,744.00 95,280.00 100,044.00 105,048.00 110,304.00 MONTHLY 7,202.00 7,562.00 7,940.00 8,337.00 8,754.00 9,192.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,324.00 3,490.15 3,664.62 3,847.85 4,040.31 4,242.46 HOURLY 41.5500 43.6269 45.8077 48.0981 50.5038 53.0308
Lgy Bonus 20 180.05 189.05 198.50 208.43 218.85 229.80
Lgy Bonus 25 360.10 378.10 397.00 416.85 437.70 459.60
Lgy Bonus 30 540.15 567.15 595.50 625.28 656.55 689.40
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 88,584.00 93,012.00 97,668.00 102,552.00 107,676.00 113,064.00 MONTHLY 7,382.00 7,751.00 8,139.00 8,546.00 8,973.00 9,422.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,407.08 3,577.38 3,756.46 3,944.31 4,141.38 4,348.62 HOURLY 42.5885 44.7173 46.9558 49.3038 51.7673 54.3577
Lgy Bonus 20 184.55 193.78 203.48 213.65 224.33 235.55
Lgy Bonus 25 369.10 387.55 406.95 427.30 448.65 471.10
Lgy Bonus 30 553.65 581.33 610.43 640.95 672.98 706.65
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 90,804.00 95,340.00 100,104.00 105,108.00 110,364.00 115,884.00 MONTHLY 7,567.00 7,945.00 8,342.00 8,759.00 9,197.00 9,657.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,492.46 3,666.92 3,850.15 4,042.62 4,244.77 4,457.08 HOURLY 43.6558 45.8365 48.1269 50.5327 53.0596 55.7135
Lgy Bonus 20 189.18 198.63 208.55 218.98 229.93 241.43
Lgy Bonus 25 378.35 397.25 417.10 437.95 459.85 482.85
Lgy Bonus 30 567.53 595.88 625.65 656.93 689.78 724.28
119 Accountant/Cost Accountant
120 Executive Office Assistant
119 Transit Administrative Supervisor
119 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
118 Administrative Management Analyst I
117 Transportation Operations Supervisor
119 Transit Training and Safety Supervisor
120 Administrative Management Analyst II
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 93,072.00 97,728.00 102,612.00 107,748.00 113,136.00 118,788.00 MONTHLY 7,756.00 8,144.00 8,551.00 8,979.00 9,428.00 9,899.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,579.69 3,758.77 3,946.62 4,144.15 4,351.38 4,568.77 HOURLY 44.7462 46.9846 49.3327 51.8019 54.3923 57.1096
Lgy Bonus 20 193.90 203.60 213.78 224.48 235.70 247.48
Lgy Bonus 25 387.80 407.20 427.55 448.95 471.40 494.95
Lgy Bonus 30 581.70 610.80 641.33 673.43 707.10 742.43
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 95,400.00 100,176.00 105,180.00 110,436.00 115,956.00 121,752.00 MONTHLY 7,950.00 8,348.00 8,765.00 9,203.00 9,663.00 10,146.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,669.23 3,852.92 4,045.38 4,247.54 4,459.85 4,682.77 HOURLY 45.8654 48.1615 50.5673 53.0942 55.7481 58.5346
Lgy Bonus 20 198.75 208.70 219.13 230.08 241.58 253.65
Lgy Bonus 25 397.50 417.40 438.25 460.15 483.15 507.30
Lgy Bonus 30 596.25 626.10 657.38 690.23 724.73 760.95
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 97,788.00 102,672.00 107,808.00 113,196.00 118,860.00 124,800.00 MONTHLY 8,149.00 8,556.00 8,984.00 9,433.00 9,905.00 10,400.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,761.08 3,948.92 4,146.46 4,353.69 4,571.54 4,800.00 HOURLY 47.0135 49.3615 51.8308 54.4212 57.1442 60.0000
Lgy Bonus 20 203.73 213.90 224.60 235.83 247.63 260.00
Lgy Bonus 25 407.45 427.80 449.20 471.65 495.25 520.00
Lgy Bonus 30 611.18 641.70 673.80 707.48 742.88 780.00
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 100,236.00 105,252.00 110,520.00 116,052.00 121,860.00 127,956.00 MONTHLY 8,353.00 8,771.00 9,210.00 9,671.00 10,155.00 10,663.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,855.23 4,048.15 4,250.77 4,463.54 4,686.92 4,921.38 HOURLY 48.1904 50.6019 53.1346 55.7942 58.5865 61.5173
Lgy Bonus 20 208.83 219.28 230.25 241.78 253.88 266.58
Lgy Bonus 25 417.65 438.55 460.50 483.55 507.75 533.15
Lgy Bonus 30 626.48 657.83 690.75 725.33 761.63 799.73
122 Senior Human Resources Analyst
122 Senior Planner
124 Senior Administrative Analyst
122 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
123
124 Assistant Transit Operations Manager
121
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 102,744.00 107,880.00 113,280.00 118,944.00 124,896.00 131,136.00 MONTHLY 8,562.00 8,990.00 9,440.00 9,912.00 10,408.00 10,928.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,951.69 4,149.23 4,356.92 4,574.77 4,803.69 5,043.69 HOURLY 49.3962 51.8654 54.4615 57.1846 60.0462 63.0462
Lgy Bonus 20 214.05 224.75 236.00 247.80 260.20 273.20
Lgy Bonus 25 428.10 449.50 472.00 495.60 520.40 546.40
Lgy Bonus 30 642.15 674.25 708.00 743.40 780.60 819.60
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 105,312.00 110,580.00 116,112.00 121,920.00 128,016.00 134,412.00 MONTHLY 8,776.00 9,215.00 9,676.00 10,160.00 10,668.00 11,201.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,050.46 4,253.08 4,465.85 4,689.23 4,923.69 5,169.69 HOURLY 50.6308 53.1635 55.8231 58.6154 61.5462 64.6212
Lgy Bonus 20 219.40 230.38 241.90 254.00 266.70 280.03
Lgy Bonus 25 438.80 460.75 483.80 508.00 533.40 560.05
Lgy Bonus 30 658.20 691.13 725.70 762.00 800.10 840.08
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 107,940.00 113,340.00 119,004.00 124,956.00 131,208.00 137,772.00 MONTHLY 8,995.00 9,445.00 9,917.00 10,413.00 10,934.00 11,481.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,151.54 4,359.23 4,577.08 4,806.00 5,046.46 5,298.92 HOURLY 51.8942 54.4904 57.2135 60.0750 63.0808 66.2365
Lgy Bonus 20 224.88 236.13 247.93 260.33 273.35 287.03
Lgy Bonus 25 449.75 472.25 495.85 520.65 546.70 574.05
Lgy Bonus 30 674.63 708.38 743.78 780.98 820.05 861.08
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 110,640.00 116,172.00 121,980.00 128,076.00 134,484.00 141,204.00 MONTHLY 9,220.00 9,681.00 10,165.00 10,673.00 11,207.00 11,767.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,255.38 4,468.15 4,691.54 4,926.00 5,172.46 5,430.92 HOURLY 53.1923 55.8519 58.6442 61.5750 64.6558 67.8865
Lgy Bonus 20 230.50 242.03 254.13 266.83 280.18 294.18
Lgy Bonus 25 461.00 484.05 508.25 533.65 560.35 588.35
Lgy Bonus 30 691.50 726.08 762.38 800.48 840.53 882.53
126 Family Child Care Manager
126 Administrative Services Manager
126 Recreation & Human Services Manager
126 Community Development Manager
127
128 Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
128 Transit Maintenance Manager
126 Transportation Administrative Manager
128 Financial Services Manager
125 Public Information Officer
128 Finance and Administrative Services Manager
126 Economic Development Manager
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 113,412.00 119,088.00 125,040.00 131,292.00 137,856.00 144,744.00 MONTHLY 9,451.00 9,924.00 10,420.00 10,941.00 11,488.00 12,062.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,362.00 4,580.31 4,809.23 5,049.69 5,302.15 5,567.08 HOURLY 54.5250 57.2538 60.1154 63.1212 66.2769 69.5885
Lgy Bonus 20 236.28 248.10 260.50 273.53 287.20 301.55
Lgy Bonus 25 472.55 496.20 521.00 547.05 574.40 603.10
Lgy Bonus 30 708.83 744.30 781.50 820.58 861.60 904.65
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 116,244.00 122,052.00 128,160.00 134,568.00 141,300.00 148,368.00 MONTHLY 9,687.00 10,171.00 10,680.00 11,214.00 11,775.00 12,364.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,470.92 4,694.31 4,929.23 5,175.69 5,434.62 5,706.46 HOURLY 55.8865 58.6788 61.6154 64.6962 67.9327 71.3308
Lgy Bonus 20 242.18 254.28 267.00 280.35 294.38 309.10
Lgy Bonus 25 484.35 508.55 534.00 560.70 588.75 618.20
Lgy Bonus 30 726.53 762.83 801.00 841.05 883.13 927.30
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 119,148.00 125,100.00 131,352.00 137,916.00 144,816.00 152,052.00 MONTHLY 9,929.00 10,425.00 10,946.00 11,493.00 12,068.00 12,671.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,582.62 4,811.54 5,052.00 5,304.46 5,569.85 5,848.15 HOURLY 57.2827 60.1442 63.1500 66.3058 69.6231 73.1019
Lgy Bonus 20 248.23 260.63 273.65 287.33 301.70 316.78
Lgy Bonus 25 496.45 521.25 547.30 574.65 603.40 633.55
Lgy Bonus 30 744.68 781.88 820.95 861.98 905.10 950.33
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 122,124.00 128,232.00 134,640.00 141,372.00 148,440.00 155,868.00 MONTHLY 10,177.00 10,686.00 11,220.00 11,781.00 12,370.00 12,989.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,697.08 4,932.00 5,178.46 5,437.38 5,709.23 5,994.92 HOURLY 58.7135 61.6500 64.7308 67.9673 71.3654 74.9365
Lgy Bonus 20 254.43 267.15 280.50 294.53 309.25 324.73
Lgy Bonus 25 508.85 534.30 561.00 589.05 618.50 649.45
Lgy Bonus 30 763.28 801.45 841.50 883.58 927.75 974.18
130 Revenue and Purchasing Manager
129
132 FCC Therapist/Trainer II
130 Recreation Program Administrator
130 Accounting/Finance Manager
130 Park Maintenance Superintendent
130 Street Maintenance Superintendent
131 Transit Operations Manager
131 Plan Check Engineer
130 Information Technology Manager
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 125,172.00 131,436.00 138,012.00 144,912.00 152,160.00 159,768.00 MONTHLY 10,431.00 10,953.00 11,501.00 12,076.00 12,680.00 13,314.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,814.31 5,055.23 5,308.15 5,573.54 5,852.31 6,144.92 HOURLY 60.1788 63.1904 66.3519 69.6692 73.1538 76.8115
Lgy Bonus 20 260.78 273.83 287.53 301.90 317.00 332.85
Lgy Bonus 25 521.55 547.65 575.05 603.80 634.00 665.70
Lgy Bonus 30 782.33 821.48 862.58 905.70 951.00 998.55
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 128,304.00 134,724.00 141,456.00 148,524.00 155,952.00 163,752.00 MONTHLY 10,692.00 11,227.00 11,788.00 12,377.00 12,996.00 13,646.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,934.77 5,181.69 5,440.62 5,712.46 5,998.15 6,298.15 HOURLY 61.6846 64.7712 68.0077 71.4058 74.9769 78.7269
Lgy Bonus 20 267.30 280.68 294.70 309.43 324.90 341.15
Lgy Bonus 25 534.60 561.35 589.40 618.85 649.80 682.30
Lgy Bonus 30 801.90 842.03 884.10 928.28 974.70 1023.45 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 131,508.00 138,084.00 144,984.00 152,232.00 159,840.00 167,832.00 MONTHLY 10,959.00 11,507.00 12,082.00 12,686.00 13,320.00 13,986.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,058.00 5,310.92 5,576.31 5,855.08 6,147.69 6,455.08 HOURLY 63.2250 66.3865 69.7038 73.1885 76.8462 80.6885
Lgy Bonus 20 273.98 287.68 302.05 317.15 333.00 349.65
Lgy Bonus 25 547.95 575.35 604.10 634.30 666.00 699.30
Lgy Bonus 30 821.93 863.03 906.15 951.45 999.00 1048.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 134,796.00 141,540.00 148,620.00 156,048.00 163,848.00 172,044.00 MONTHLY 11,233.00 11,795.00 12,385.00 13,004.00 13,654.00 14,337.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,184.46 5,443.85 5,716.15 6,001.85 6,301.85 6,617.08 HOURLY 64.8058 68.0481 71.4519 75.0231 78.7731 82.7135
Lgy Bonus 20 280.83 294.88 309.63 325.10 341.35 358.43
Lgy Bonus 25 561.65 589.75 619.25 650.20 682.70 716.85
Lgy Bonus 30 842.48 884.63 928.88 975.30 1024.05 1075.28 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 138,168.00 145,080.00 152,340.00 159,960.00 167,964.00 176,364.00 MONTHLY 11,514.00 12,090.00 12,695.00 13,330.00 13,997.00 14,697.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,314.15 5,580.00 5,859.23 6,152.31 6,460.15 6,783.23 HOURLY 66.4269 69.7500 73.2404 76.9038 80.7519 84.7904
Lgy Bonus 20 287.85 302.25 317.38 333.25 349.93 367.43
Lgy Bonus 25 575.70 604.50 634.75 666.50 699.85 734.85
Lgy Bonus 30 863.55 906.75 952.13 999.75 1049.78 1102.28 137
134 Assistant to the City Manager
135
136
133 Human Resources Manager
133 Public Works Superintendent
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 141,624.00 148,704.00 156,144.00 163,956.00 172,152.00 180,756.00 MONTHLY 11,802.00 12,392.00 13,012.00 13,663.00 14,346.00 15,063.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,447.08 5,719.38 6,005.54 6,306.00 6,621.23 6,952.15 HOURLY 68.0885 71.4923 75.0692 78.8250 82.7654 86.9019
Lgy Bonus 20 295.05 309.80 325.30 341.58 358.65 376.58
Lgy Bonus 25 590.10 619.60 650.60 683.15 717.30 753.15
Lgy Bonus 30 885.15 929.40 975.90 1024.73 1075.95 1129.73 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 145,164.00 152,424.00 160,044.00 168,048.00 176,448.00 185,268.00 MONTHLY 12,097.00 12,702.00 13,337.00 14,004.00 14,704.00 15,439.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,583.23 5,862.46 6,155.54 6,463.38 6,786.46 7,125.69 HOURLY 69.7904 73.2808 76.9442 80.7923 84.8308 89.0712
Lgy Bonus 20 302.43 317.55 333.43 350.10 367.60 385.98
Lgy Bonus 25 604.85 635.10 666.85 700.20 735.20 771.95
Lgy Bonus 30 907.28 952.65 1000.28 1050.30 1102.80 1157.93 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 148,788.00 156,228.00 164,040.00 172,248.00 180,864.00 189,912.00 MONTHLY 12,399.00 13,019.00 13,670.00 14,354.00 15,072.00 15,826.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,722.62 6,008.77 6,309.23 6,624.92 6,956.31 7,304.31 HOURLY 71.5327 75.1096 78.8654 82.8115 86.9538 91.3038
Lgy Bonus 20 309.98 325.48 341.75 358.85 376.80 395.65
Lgy Bonus 25 619.95 650.95 683.50 717.70 753.60 791.30
Lgy Bonus 30 929.93 976.43 1025.25 1076.55 1130.40 1186.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 152,508.00 160,128.00 168,132.00 176,544.00 185,376.00 194,640.00 MONTHLY 12,709.00 13,344.00 14,011.00 14,712.00 15,448.00 16,220.00 BI-WEEKLY 5,865.69 6,158.77 6,466.62 6,790.15 7,129.85 7,486.15 HOURLY 73.3212 76.9846 80.8327 84.8769 89.1231 93.5769
Lgy Bonus 20 317.73 333.60 350.28 367.80 386.20 405.50
Lgy Bonus 25 635.45 667.20 700.55 735.60 772.40 811.00
Lgy Bonus 30 953.18 1000.80 1050.83 1103.40 1158.60 1216.50 138 Chief Fiscal Officer
140
138 Transit Operations Officer
139
141 Assistant Director of Transportation
138 Principal Civil Engineer
141 Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
138 Transit Administrative Officer
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 156,324.00 164,136.00 172,344.00 180,960.00 190,008.00 199,512.00 MONTHLY 13,027.00 13,678.00 14,362.00 15,080.00 15,834.00 16,626.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,012.46 6,312.92 6,628.62 6,960.00 7,308.00 7,673.54 HOURLY 75.1558 78.9115 82.8577 87.0000 91.3500 95.9192
Lgy Bonus 20 325.68 341.95 359.05 377.00 395.85 415.65
Lgy Bonus 25 651.35 683.90 718.10 754.00 791.70 831.30
Lgy Bonus 30 977.03 1025.85 1077.15 1131.00 1187.55 1246.95 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 160,236.00 168,252.00 176,664.00 185,496.00 194,772.00 204,516.00 MONTHLY 13,353.00 14,021.00 14,722.00 15,458.00 16,231.00 17,043.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,162.92 6,471.23 6,794.77 7,134.46 7,491.23 7,866.00 HOURLY 77.0365 80.8904 84.9346 89.1808 93.6404 98.3250
Lgy Bonus 20 333.83 350.53 368.05 386.45 405.78 426.08
Lgy Bonus 25 667.65 701.05 736.10 772.90 811.55 852.15
Lgy Bonus 30 1001.48 1051.58 1104.15 1159.35 1217.33 1278.23 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 164,244.00 172,452.00 181,080.00 190,140.00 199,644.00 209,628.00 MONTHLY 13,687.00 14,371.00 15,090.00 15,845.00 16,637.00 17,469.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,317.08 6,632.77 6,964.62 7,313.08 7,678.62 8,062.62 HOURLY 78.9635 82.9096 87.0577 91.4135 95.9827 100.7827 Lgy Bonus 20 342.18 359.28 377.25 396.13 415.93 436.73
Lgy Bonus 25 684.35 718.55 754.50 792.25 831.85 873.45
Lgy Bonus 30 1026.53 1077.83 1131.75 1188.38 1247.78 1310.18 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 168,348.00 176,760.00 185,604.00 194,880.00 204,624.00 214,860.00 MONTHLY 14,029.00 14,730.00 15,467.00 16,240.00 17,052.00 17,905.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,474.92 6,798.46 7,138.62 7,495.38 7,870.15 8,263.85 HOURLY 80.9365 84.9808 89.2327 93.6923 98.3769 103.2981 Lgy Bonus 20 350.73 368.25 386.68 406.00 426.30 447.63
Lgy Bonus 25 701.45 736.50 773.35 812.00 852.60 895.25
Lgy Bonus 30 1052.18 1104.75 1160.03 1218.00 1278.90 1342.88 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 172,560.00 181,188.00 190,248.00 199,764.00 209,748.00 220,236.00 MONTHLY 14,380.00 15,099.00 15,854.00 16,647.00 17,479.00 18,353.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,636.92 6,968.77 7,317.23 7,683.23 8,067.23 8,470.62 HOURLY 82.9615 87.1096 91.4654 96.0404 100.8404 105.8827 Lgy Bonus 20 359.50 377.48 396.35 416.18 436.98 458.83
Lgy Bonus 25 719.00 754.95 792.70 832.35 873.95 917.65
Lgy Bonus 30 1078.50 1132.43 1189.05 1248.53 1310.93 1376.48 144
143
145
146
142
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 176,880.00 185,724.00 195,012.00 204,768.00 215,004.00 225,756.00 MONTHLY 14,740.00 15,477.00 16,251.00 17,064.00 17,917.00 18,813.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,803.08 7,143.23 7,500.46 7,875.69 8,269.38 8,682.92 HOURLY 85.0385 89.2904 93.7558 98.4462 103.3673 108.5365 Lgy Bonus 20 368.50 386.93 406.28 426.60 447.93 470.33
Lgy Bonus 25 737.00 773.85 812.55 853.20 895.85 940.65
Lgy Bonus 30 1105.50 1160.78 1218.83 1279.80 1343.78 1410.98 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 181,308.00 190,368.00 199,884.00 209,880.00 220,380.00 231,396.00 MONTHLY 15,109.00 15,864.00 16,657.00 17,490.00 18,365.00 19,283.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,973.38 7,321.85 7,687.85 8,072.31 8,476.15 8,899.85 HOURLY 87.1673 91.5231 96.0981 100.9038 105.9519 111.2481 Lgy Bonus 20 377.73 396.60 416.43 437.25 459.13 482.08
Lgy Bonus 25 755.45 793.20 832.85 874.50 918.25 964.15
Lgy Bonus 30 1133.18 1189.80 1249.28 1311.75 1377.38 1446.23 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 185,844.00 195,132.00 204,888.00 215,136.00 225,888.00 237,180.00 MONTHLY 15,487.00 16,261.00 17,074.00 17,928.00 18,824.00 19,765.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,147.85 7,505.08 7,880.31 8,274.46 8,688.00 9,122.31 HOURLY 89.3481 93.8135 98.5038 103.4308 108.6000 114.0288 Lgy Bonus 20 387.18 406.53 426.85 448.20 470.60 494.13
Lgy Bonus 25 774.35 813.05 853.70 896.40 941.20 988.25
Lgy Bonus 30 1161.53 1219.58 1280.55 1344.60 1411.80 1482.38 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 156,000.00
MONTHLY 13,000.00
BI-WEEKLY 6,000.00
HOURLY 75.0000
148
149
150 Joint Powers Authority Accountant
147
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 80,640.00 - - - - -
MONTHLY 6,720.00 - - - - -
BI-WEEKLY 3,101.54 - - - - -
HOURLY 38.7692 - - - - -
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 94,872.00 99,600.00 104,592.00 109,812.00 115,320.00 121,080.00 MONTHLY 7,906.00 8,300.00 8,716.00 9,151.00 9,610.00 10,090.00 BI-WEEKLY 3,648.92 3,830.77 4,022.77 4,223.54 4,435.38 4,656.92 HOURLY 45.6115 47.8846 50.2846 52.7942 55.4423 58.2115
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
AA 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 1,303.96 BA 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 1,819.96 SPECIALIST 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52 649.52
Lgy Bonus 7 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00 365.00
Lgy Bonus 12 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00
Lgy Bonus 20 915.30 935.00 955.80 977.55 1,000.50 1,024.50 Lgy Bonus 26 1,310.60 1,350.00 1,391.60 1,435.10 1,481.00 1,529.00 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 121,128.00 127,188.00 133,536.00 140,220.00 147,240.00 154,596.00 MONTHLY 10,094.00 10,599.00 11,128.00 11,685.00 12,270.00 12,883.00 BI-WEEKLY 4,658.77 4,891.85 5,136.00 5,393.08 5,663.08 5,946.00 HOURLY 58.2346 61.1481 64.2000 67.4135 70.7885 74.3250
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
AA 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 1,612.53 BA 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 2,230.53 SPECIAL DUTY PAY 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 420.00 Lgy Bonus 7 326.00 326.00 326.00 326.00 326.00 326.00
Lgy Bonus 12 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00 520.00
Lgy Bonus 20 1,024.70 1,049.95 1,076.40 1,104.25 1,133.50 1,164.15 Lgy Bonus 26 1,529.40 1,579.90 1,632.80 1,688.50 1,747.00 1,808.30 200 Police Trainee
203 Police Sergeant
201 Police Officer
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 162,720.00 170,856.00 179,400.00 188,376.00 197,796.00 207,684.00 MONTHLY 13,560.00 14,238.00 14,950.00 15,698.00 16,483.00 17,307.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,258.46 6,571.38 6,900.00 7,245.23 7,607.54 7,987.85 HOURLY 78.2308 82.1423 86.2500 90.5654 95.0942 99.8481
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
BA 1,766.44 1,837.84 1,912.84 1,991.56 2,074.24 2,161.00 CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 678.00 711.90 747.50 784.90 824.15 865.35 Lgy Bonus 20 678.00 711.90 747.50 784.90 824.15 865.35
Lgy Bonus 26 1,356.00 1,423.80 1,495.00 1,569.80 1,648.30 1,730.70 Mgmt Incentive Pay 1,288.20 1,352.61 1,420.25 1,491.31 1,565.89 1,644.17 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 193,476.00 203,148.00 213,300.00 223,968.00 235,164.00 246,924.00 MONTHLY 16,123.00 16,929.00 17,775.00 18,664.00 19,597.00 20,577.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,441.38 7,813.38 8,203.85 8,614.15 9,044.77 9,497.08 HOURLY 93.0173 97.6673 102.5481 107.6769 113.0596 118.7135
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE BONUS
BA 2,036.08 2,120.92 2,209.96 2,303.56 2,401.84 2,505.04 CA POST Mgmt. Cert. 806.15 846.45 888.75 933.20 979.85 1,028.85 Lgy Bonus 20 806.15 846.45 888.75 933.20 979.85 1,028.85 Lgy Bonus 26 1,612.30 1,692.90 1,777.50 1,866.40 1,959.70 2,057.70 Mgmt Incentive Pay 1,531.69 1,608.26 1,688.63 1,773.08 1,861.72 1,954.82 227 Police Lieutenant
231 Police Captain
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 31,200.00
MONTHLY 2,600.00
BI-WEEKLY 1,200.00
HOURLY 15.0000
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 19,200.00
MONTHLY 1,600.00
BI-WEEKLY 738.46
HOURLY 9.2308
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 12,000.00
MONTHLY 1,000.00
BI-WEEKLY 461.54
HOURLY 5.7692
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 6,000.00
MONTHLY 500.00
BI-WEEKLY 230.77
HOURLY 2.8846
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 300.00 - - - - -
MONTHLY 25.00 - - - - -
BI-WEEKLY 11.54 - - - - -
HOURLY 0.1442 - - - - -
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 600.00 - - - - -
MONTHLY 50.00 - - - - -
BI-WEEKLY 23.08 - - - - -
HOURLY 0.2885 - - - - -
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 1,200.00 - - - - -
MONTHLY 100.00 - - - - -
BI-WEEKLY 46.15 - - - - -
HOURLY 0.5769 - - - - -
302 Councilmember
301 Mayor
304 City Treasurer
303 City Clerk
306 Rent Mediation Board Member
306 Human Services Commissioner
306 Recreation Commissioner
305 Youth Commissioner
306 Senior Citizens Commissioner
308 Planning Commissioner
306 Gardena Beautification Commissioner
306 Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commissioner
STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 176,040.00 184,848.00 194,088.00 203,796.00 213,984.00 224,688.00 MONTHLY 14,670.00 15,404.00 16,174.00 16,983.00 17,832.00 18,724.00 BI-WEEKLY 6,770.77 7,109.54 7,464.92 7,838.31 8,230.15 8,641.85 HOURLY 84.6346 88.8692 93.3115 97.9788 102.8769 108.0231 Lgy Bonus 20 366.75 385.10 404.35 424.58 445.80 468.10
Lgy Bonus 25 733.50 770.20 808.70 849.15 891.60 936.20
Lgy Bonus 30 1100.25 1155.30 1213.05 1273.73 1337.40 1404.30 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 184,848.00 194,088.00 203,796.00 213,984.00 224,688.00 235,920.00 MONTHLY 15,404.00 16,174.00 16,983.00 17,832.00 18,724.00 19,660.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,109.54 7,464.92 7,838.31 8,230.15 8,641.85 9,073.85 HOURLY 88.8692 93.3115 97.9788 102.8769 108.0231 113.4231 Lgy Bonus 20 385.10 404.35 424.58 445.80 468.10 491.50
Lgy Bonus 25 770.20 808.70 849.15 891.60 936.20 983.00
Lgy Bonus 30 1155.30 1213.05 1273.73 1337.40 1404.30 1474.50 STEP *1* *2* *3* *4* *5* *6*
ANNUAL 193,236.00 202,896.00 213,036.00 223,692.00 234,876.00 246,624.00 MONTHLY 16,103.00 16,908.00 17,753.00 18,641.00 19,573.00 20,552.00 BI-WEEKLY 7,432.15 7,803.69 8,193.69 8,603.54 9,033.69 9,485.54 HOURLY 92.9019 97.5462 102.4212 107.5442 112.9212 118.5692 Lgy Bonus 20 402.58 422.70 443.83 466.03 489.33 513.80
Lgy Bonus 25 805.15 845.40 887.65 932.05 978.65 1027.60 Lgy Bonus 30 1207.73 1268.10 1331.48 1398.08 1467.98 1541.40 STEP *1*
ANNUAL 279,531.16
MONTHLY 23,294.26
BI-WEEKLY 10,751.20
HOURLY 134.3900
Edu Incentive Pay 2,995.31
CA POST Exe Cert 2,329.43
Lgy Bonus 26 2,329.43
Mgmt Incentive Pay 2,212.96
STEP *1*
ANNUAL 311,548.00
MONTHLY 25,962.33
BI-WEEKLY 11,982.62
HOURLY 149.7827
335 Deputy City Manager
350 City Manager
340 Police Chief
339 Assistant City Manager
330 Department Heads
City of Gardena
Gardena City Council Meeting
AGENDA REPORT SUMMARY
Agenda Item No. 13.A
Section: DEPARTMENTAL
ITEMS - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE GARDENA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6668, Approving a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project; and PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6672, Approving Site Plan Review #7-23, and Density Bonus request for the development of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building at 1610 W Artesia Boulevard.
PROJECT LOCATION: 1610 W Artesia Boulevard
APPLICANT: The Picerne Group, Inc.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, receive testimony from the public, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker, and close the public hearing.
Staff Recommendation for Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 6668, approving a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project; and
Adopt Resolution No. 6672, approving Site Plan Review #7-23, and Density Bonus request for the development of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building at 1610 W Artesia Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION AND STAFF SUMMARY:
On May 7, 2024, t he Planning Commission considered a request for a site plan review and density bonus request for the development of a multi-family residential housing project consisting of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building with one subterranean level for parking, in the Very-High Density Multifamily Residential zone. Additionally, the Commission considered a recommendation to the City Council to determine whether the project meets the requirements pursuant to CEQA, whether to approve the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the project.
On May 7, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 11-24 recommending that the City Council approve the SCEA and MMRP prepared for the project and adopted Resolution No. 12-24 approving the project subject to the City Council adopting the SCEA and the MMRP.
On May 10, 2024, the Mayor and Councilmember Tanaka each filed a request with the City Clerk’s office calling the project for review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT/COST:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
City Council Staff Report.pdf
Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Staff Report dated May 7, 2024.pdf Attachment 2 - Letters of Support.pdf
Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-24.pdf Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 12-24.pdf Attachment 5 - Resolution No. 6668 approving the SCEA for the Project.pdf Exhibit A - Draft SCEA.pdf
Exhibit B - Final SCEA 1610 W Artesia Blvd.pdf
Exhibit C - Mitigation Monitoring Program.pdf
Attachment 6 - Resolution No. 6672 approving Project.pdf Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval.pdf
Exhibit B - Architectural Plans.pdf
Exhibit C - Affordable Housing Agreement.pdf
APPROVED:
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Clint Osorio, City Manager
City of Gardena
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item No.: 13.A
Department: Community Development
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6668, Approving a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project; and
PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 6672, Approving Site Plan Review #7-23, and Density Bonus request for the development of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building at 1610 W Artesia Boulevard (CALL FOR REVIEW).
PROJECT LOCATION: 1610 W Artesia Boulevard
APPLICANT: The Picerne Group, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends that after presentation by Staff and Environmental Consultant the City Council:
1) Open the public hearing;
2) Receive testimony from the public, allow three (3) minutes for each speaker; and 3) Close the public hearing.
Staff Recommendation for Motion:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 6668, approving a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 6672, approving Site Plan Review #7-23, and Density Bonus request for the development of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building at 1610 W Artesia Boulevard.
BACKGROUND:
On March 21, 2023, the applicant, The Picerne Group, filed a preliminary application pursuant to Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), for a 300 unit residential development project at 1610 West Artesia Boulevard.
On September 29, 2023, the applicant renewed its SB 330 application.
On November 10, 2023, the applicant filed a formal application for the development of 300 units, including 17 affordable units, located on the property.
In accordance with the requirements under CEQA, the City’s environmental consultant, KimleyHorn, prepared a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) to identify and analyze the project’s potential impact on the environment. The report was made available for review and comment to the public, responsible and trustee agencies, interested groups, and organizations for a 30-day review period that occurred between February 20, 2024, and March 20, 2024.
On May 7, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the project. At that time the staff report prepared for the Planning Commission was presented (Attachment 1).
Prior to the meeting staff received several letters of support from local businesses in the area surrounding the project, and from residents. All public comments were presented to the Planning Commission for their consideration (Attachment 2).
On May 7, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 11-24 (Attachment 3) recommending that the City Council approve the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) prepared for the project and also adopted Resolution No. 12-24 (Attachment 4), approving the project subject to the City Council adopting the SCEA and the MMRP.
On May 10, 2024, the Mayor and Councilmember Tanaka each filed a request with the City Clerk’s office calling the project for review.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project includes the demolition of existing on site commercial and industrial uses and the development of multi-family residential housing with 300 apartment units (283 market rate units and 17 very-low affordable units) in a six-story, podium apartment building. To allow for the construction of the 300 rental unit housing development the applicant is seeking approval of the following requests:
1. Site Plan Review (SPR #7-23) to demolish all existing on site commercial and industrial buildings to construct a six-story residential building, with one additional subterranean level for parking, for 300 apartment units located in the Very High Density Multifamily Residential (R-6) zone;
2. Density Bonus to allow for approximately a 25 percent density increase and guarantee that 17 units will remain affordable to very-low income households for a 55-year period, in accordance Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918; and
3. Environmental Assessment #21-23 to determine that the project meets the requirements pursuant to California Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155, approve the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) (SCH #2024020743), findings, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project. As the City Council needs to approve the SCEA, the Planning Commission will be making a recommendation on this item; the Planning Commission will make a decision on the other items subject to the approval of the SCEA.
Attached for the City Council's consideration is the staff report prepared for the Planning Commission, detailing how the project meets all the minimum requirements of the Gardena Municipal Code and the findings supporting the approval of the requested entitlements.
CONCLUSION:
Staff respectfully recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6668 for the SCEA and MMRP and Resolution No. 6672 for the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Submitted by: ______ Amanda Acuna_______________ Date: 5/22/2024
ATTACHMENTS
1 – Planning Commission Staff Report dated May 7, 2024
2 – Letters of Support for the Project
3 – Planning Commission Resolution No. 11-24 recommending approval of SCEA 4 – Planning Commission Resolution No. 12-24 approving the Project 5 – Resolution No. 6668 approving the SCEA for the Project Exhibit A – Draft SCEA
Exhibit B – Final SCEA
Exhibit C – Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 6 – Resolution No. 6672 approving the Project
Exhibit A – Conditions of Approval
Exhibit B – Architectural Plans
Exhibit C – Affordable Housing Agreement
CITY OF GARDENA
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
RESOLUTION NOS. PC 11-24 AND PC 12-24
SITE PLAN REVIEW #7-23; ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #21-23; AND
DENSITY BONUS
AGENDA ITEM #6.B
DATE: May 7, 2024
TO: Chair Henderson and Members of the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission
FROM: Greg Tsujiuchi, Director of Community Development PREPARED BY: Amanda Acuna, Community Development Manager APPLICANT: The Picerne Group (Representative: Satish Lion) LOCATION: 1610 W. Artesia Blvd. (APN: 6106-013-049)
REQUEST: The applicant requests the following approval for the development of a multi-family residential housing project consisting of 300 apartment units, including 17 affordable units, in a six-story, podium apartment building:
1. Site Plan Review (SPR #7-23) to demolish all existing on site commercial and industrial buildings to construct a six-story residential building, with one subterranean level for parking, for 300 apartment units located in the Very High Density Multifamily Residential (R-6) zone;
2. Density Bonus to allow for approximately a 25 percent density increase and guarantee that 17 units will remain affordable to very-low income households for a 55-year period, in accordance Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918; and
3. Environmental Assessment #21-23 to determine that the project meets the requirements pursuant to California Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155, approve the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) (SCH #2024020743), findings, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project.
BACKGROUND/SETTING
On March 21, 2023, the applicant, The Picerne Group, filed a preliminary application pursuant to Senate Bill 330 (SB 330), for a 300 unit residential development project at 1610 West Artesia Boulevard. SB 330 provides eligible housing development projects seeking discretionary approval an opportunity to obtain vested rights by filing a RESO NO. PC 11-24 and PC 12-24
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preliminary application. By filing the SB 330 preliminary application, the development project shall only be subject to the ordinances, policies, and standards adopted and in effect when the SB 330 application was submitted. After filing a SB 330 application, the applicant has 180 days to submit a full application request. There are no limits to the number of preliminary applications that can be filed under SB 330. Therefore, on September 19, 2023, the applicant filed another SB 330 application.
On November 10, 2023, the applicant filed a formal application request for a Site Plan Review and environmental assessment for the development of a 300 unit apartment building, including 17 affordable units, for the property at 1610 West Artesia Boulevard.
The subject property is approximately 3.43 acres and currently developed with two, onestory commercial and industrial buildings totaling approximately 39,510 square feet (-sf), and associated surface parking lot, and landscaping along West Artesia Boulevard. The location has functioned as an automotive repair center, accommodating multiple auto repair businesses operating from individual bays. A section of one of the buildings was formerly utilized as a car wash facility but has been inactive since 2020.
The property is located towards the southern end of the City, south of West Artesia Boulevard, between Western Avenue and Normandie Avenue (Figure 1: Aerial Map). The property is zoned Very High Density Multifamily Residential (R-6) and is bounded by the same zoning district to the west, properties to the north across West Artesia Boulevard are zoned General Commercial (C-3), Gardena Village Specific Plan (GVSP), and Medium Density Multifamily Residential (R-3), properties to the east are zoned Aretsia Mixed Use (AMU), and the property to the immediate south is zoned R-6 as a sliver of the adjacent property wraps around this property and then to the south of that, the property is zoned Official (O) (Figure 2: Zoning Map). Adjacent land uses include a one-story industrial building with surface parking to the west, the Dominguez Channel to the south, three-story multifamily development to the east, restaurants, and commercial shopping center to the north across West Artesia Boulevard (Table 1 – Surrounding Uses).
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Figure 1: Aerial Map
Figure 2: Zoning Map
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Table 1 – Surrounding Uses, Zoning, & Land Use Designation
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project includes the demolition of existing on site commercial and industrial uses and the development of multi-family residential housing with 300 apartment units (283 market rate units and 17 very-low affordable units) in a six-story, podium apartment building. The building will consist of five levels of residential units and amenities, along with one level of on-grade parking and another level for subterranean parking, which is not included in the six-story calculation. The project will provide a range of unit types, including studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units ranging from 515-sf to 1,280-sf. The building will be accessed via one driveway entrance located to the northwestern corner of the property.
A total of 507 onsite parking spaces will be provided along with 79 spaces for bicycles.
The proposed structure is of contemporary architectural style, and provides various changes in planes, colors and materials. The project proposes approximately 49,701-sf of open space, including approximately 19,597-sf of private open space and approximately 30,104-sf of common open space. Communal amenities for the residents include two pools, a clubhouse, courtyard, fitness center, spa, golf lounge, dog spa, and a business center. Additionally, most units will have a private balcony, that will either face out towards adjacent properties or public rights-of-way or towards the interior courtyard.
The project features ample landscaping around the building and along the street frontage.
Additionally, the center courtyard includes various trees, shrubs, and plants around the communal amenities.
The applicant’s proposal includes 17 affordable units to be rented to households at a verylow-income level. In accordance with the State’s Density Bonus Law, the applicant is requesting an increase in density, a concession and waiver of development standards to Zoning
Designation
General Plan Land Use
Designation Existing Land Use
Project Site R-6 Very High Density
Residential
Vacant Car Wash
Building and Automobile
Repair Facility
North C-3/GVSP/R-3 Commercial, Specific Plan,
Medium Density Residential
Commercial Shopping
Center, Single and
Multiple Family
Residential Units
South R-6/O Very High Density
Residential/Public
Institutional
Vacant/Dominguez
Channel
East AMU Artesia Mixed Use Residential Townhome
Units, Restaurants, and
Commercial Services
West R-6/C-3 Veri High Density
Residential/Commercial
Industrial Building used
for Manufacturing and
Warehousing
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construct 300 total residential units. The project’s density and development standards are based on the Density Bonus Law (Government Code Sections 65915 - 65918), which the City has incorporated by reference in Gardena Municipal Code (GMC) Chapter 18.43.
To allow for the construction of the 300 rental unit housing development the applicant is seeking approval of the following requests:
1. Site Plan Review (SPR #7-23) to demolish all existing on site commercial and industrial buildings to construct a six-story residential building, with one additional subterranean level for parking, for 300 apartment units located in the Very High Density Multifamily Residential (R-6) zone;
2. Density Bonus to allow for approximately a 25 percent density increase and guarantee that 17 units will remain affordable to very-low income households for a 55-year period, in accordance Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918; and
3. Environmental Assessment #21-23 to determine that the project meets the requirements pursuant to California Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155, approve the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) (SCH #2024020743), findings, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project. As the City Council needs to approve the SCEA, the Planning Commission will be making a recommendation on this item; the Planning Commission will make a decision on the other items subject to the approval of the SCEA.
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Figure 3: Site Plan
ANALYSIS
SITE PLAN REVIEW #7-23
In accordance with GMC Section 18.44.010.E, site plan review is required for all new multifamily developments of four units or more. Site plan review approval requires the following findings to be made:
1. The physical location, size, massing, setbacks, pedestrian orientation, and placement of proposed structures on the site and the location of proposed uses within the project are consistent with applicable standards; The subject property is located in the R-6 zone. As shown in Table 2, the project complies with the development standards of the R-6 zone, except for those development standards the applicant is requesting a concession or waivers for, in accordance with the provisions of the Density Bonus law.
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Table 2 – Development Standards in R-6 Zone
Development Standard
R-6 Zone
Requirement
Project
Proposal
Project
Compliant?
Minimum Unit Size* 400-sf 525-sf Yes
Maximum Building Height 75 ft 84.5 ft Density Bonus
Waiver
Minimum Setback
Front
Side (First 2 stories)
Side (Above 2nd story)
Rear
10 ft
5 ft
10 ft
5 ft
10 ft
10 ft
10 ft
5-23.5 ft
Yes
Minimum Storage
80 cf/du 24,000-cf 11,520-cf
Density Bonus
Waiver
Maximum Height of
Walls/Fencing 8 ft 8 ft Yes
Minimum Common Area
150-sf/du 45,000-sf 49,701-sf Yes
Minimum Parking
Studios (55): 1 space/du
1 and 2 bds (245): 2
spaces/du
545 spaces 468 spaces Density Bonus
Law
Minimum Guest Parking
Spaces 75 spaces 39 spaces Density Bonus
Law
Minimum Bicycle Parking
Long Term
(1 space/ 4du)
Short Term
(5% of visitor parking)
75 spaces
4 spaces
Total: 79
75 spaces
4 spaces
Total: 79
Yes
* No minimum dwelling unit size shall be required for the affordable housing units.
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GMC Section 18.42.120 establishes objective design criteria for all new multifamily residential development within the City. The project will adhere to most of the city's design standards, which include incorporating a minimum of two exterior surface materials on each elevation, ensuring roofline articulation, ensuring that the trellis on the rooftop deck along the street frontage does not extend into the required setback, fulfilling all lighting requirements, and allocating the minimum necessary space for a pet relief area.
As part of the applicant's request, they are seeking a concession and waivers from certain development standards as provided in the discussion of the Density Bonus law below.
2. The development is consistent with the intent and general purpose of the general plan and provisions of this code;
The General Plan land use designation for the subject property is Very High Density Multifamily Residential. The Very High Density Multifamily Residential land use designation provides for the highest concentration of residential units in the City. This designation is provided on two industrial lots, the subject property and the property directly to the west of the site. This category is implemented by the Very High Density Multiple-Family Residential (R-6) zone. Allowing the development of the 300-unit apartment building would be consistent with various goals and policies of the General Plan as shown in the following tables.
Table 3: General Plan Consistency
Table 3a – Land Use
LU Goal 1 Preserve and protect existing single-family and low/medium-density residential neighborhoods while promoting the development of additional high quality housing types in the City.
LU 1.1: Promote sound housing and
attractive and safe residential
neighborhoods.
The project design is of high-quality, with
a well-articulated building and pedestrian
orientated environment that creates an
attractive and safe residential
neighborhood.
LU 1.2: Protect existing sound residential
neighborhoods from incompatible uses
and development.
The project will replace the incompatible
industrial activity adjacent to existing
residential (Figure 4: Existing Conditions)
and commercial areas with a welldesigned 300-unit development.
LU 1.4: Locate new medium- and highdensity residential developments near neighborhood and community shopping
Numerous commercial uses and services
are located between approximately 300
feet and one-half mile. Tokyo Central
Market is located west of the site,
approximately 300 feet within walking
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centers with commensurate high levels of
community services and facilities.
distance. The Garden Marketplace
shopping center is located directly across
West Artesia Boulevard which includes
an Albertson grocery store and various
other commercial retail and service
businesses. Gardena Gateway Plaza,
Food 4 Less and the Gardena YMCA are
located less than a mile from the project
site.
LU 1.5: Provide adequate residential
amenities such as open space,
recreation, off-street parking and
pedestrian features in multifamily
residential developments.
The project provides an abundant amount
of open space and recreation uses which
includes two pools, a clubhouse,
courtyard, fitness center, spa, and golf
lounge. The project also includes
additional amenities of a dog spa and a
business center. The project includes a
total of 49,701-sf of open space and
amenities.
LU 1.13: Allow for increased density
through the use of Specific Plans where
the City determines that there would be a
benefit to the community, including
meeting the City’s housing obligations.
While the project does not involve
establishing a specific plan, as mentioned
the R-6 zone does allow for the highest
density in the City. Additionally, the
project incorporates affordable housing
units, which not only broaden housing
opportunities in the city but also enables
the project to leverage the State Density
Bonus Law, thereby increasing the
number of units available. This is one of
two sites identified in the City’s 2021-
2029 Housing Element for the highest
density housing allowed in the City to
help meet the City’s housing needs.
LU Goal 5 Create opportunity for diversity in housing opportunities through the City.
LU 5.1: Encourage higher density
housing near arterials and collector
streets for all income levels throughout
the City.
The project involves the development of a
high-density residential development
along West Artesia Boulevard. West
Artesia Boulevard is an arterial roadway,
according to the City’s Circulation Plan.
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LU 5.3: Require adequate amenities,
open space, and landscaping for new
housing developments.
As shown above the project would meet
the City’s open space and landscaping
requirements of the R-6 zone of 150-sf/du
and provides a wide range of amenities.
LU 5.4: Provide high-quality housing for
current and future residents at all income
levels to achieve a balanced community.
The project will provide high-quality
housing for current and future residents at
all income levels to achieve a balanced
community by developing 17 units for
very-low income households and 383
market rate units.
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Figure 4: Existing Conditions
Table 3b – Community Design Plan
DS Goal 2 Enhance the aesthetic quality of the residential neighborhoods in the City.
DS 2.3: Encourage a variety of
architectural styles, massing, floor plans,
color schemes, building materials, façade
treatments, elevation and wall
articulations.
The project includes a variety of massing,
floorplans, color schemes, façade
treatments, elevations, and wall
articulations (Figure 5: Rendering of
Project’s Street View).
DS 2.9: Integrate new residential
developments with the surrounding built
The residential development uses
landscape setbacks from public rights-of-
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environment, in addition, encourage a
strong relationship between the dwelling
and the street.
way and stepped building design that
reduces the scale of the building, while
emphasizing the ground-level elements.
DS 2.10: Provide landscape treatments
(trees, shrubs, groundcover, and grass
areas) within multi-family development
projects in order to create a “greener”
environment for residents and those
viewing from public areas.
The project would provide landscape
treatments that would create a “greener”
environment. The project would replace
existing industrial and commercial uses
with a multifamily residential building that
incorporates street trees to shade the
street and sidewalk and create a
pedestrian-scale screen between the
ground level and upper levels of the
building.
DS 2.11: Incorporate quality residential
amenities such as private and communal
open spaces into multi-unit development
projects in order to improve the quality of
the project and to create more attractive
and livable spaces for residents to enjoy.
The project involves two outdoor pools
that will be surrounded by an ample
amount of landscaping. Other communal
open spaces for the residents of the
multi-family development include an
indoor club room, fitness and business
center which look out into the courtyard
areas. In addition to the courtyard
amenities, a golf lounge is located at the
lower level for all residents and their
guests.
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Figure 5: Rendering of Project’s Street View
Table 3c – Circulation Plan
CI Goal 1 Promote a safe and efficient circulation system that benefits residents and businesses and integrates with the greater Los Angeles/South Bay transportation system.
CI 1.1: Prioritize long‐term sustainability
for the City of Gardena, in alignment with
regional and state goals, by promoting
infill development, reduced reliance on
single‐occupancy vehicle trips, and
improved multi‐modal transportation
networks, with the goal of reducing air
pollution and greenhouse gas emissions,
thereby improving the health and quality
of life for residents.
The project is an infill project in a highquality transit area. The project would provide 75 bicycle parking spaces and
507 auto parking spaces, which exceeds
that required by the State Density Bonus
Law. By providing bicycle parking spaces,
the project would encourage alternative
modes of transportation which will reduce
air pollution and greenhouse gas
emissions, thereby improving the health
and quality of life for residents.
CI 1.4: Provide streetscape enhancement
programs for major highways, to improve
the appearance of streets.
The project incorporates an abundant
amount of landscaping within the front
yard setback, thereby enhancing the
visual appeal of the streetscape along
West Artesia Boulevard, which is a
divided arterial that acts as a transition to
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State Route 91 located less than one-mile
east of the project site.
CI Goal 3 Develop Complete Streets to promote alternative modes of transportation that are safe and efficient for commuters, and available to persons of all income levels and disabilities.
CI 3.3: Maintain and expand sidewalk
installation and repair programs,
particularly in areas where sidewalks link
residential neighborhoods to local
schools, parks, and shopping areas.
As a condition of approval, the applicant
will be required to replace the sidewalk in
front of the project site.
Table 3d – Conservation Plan
CN Goal 2 Conserve and protect groundwater supply and water resources.
CN 2.2: Comply with the water
conservation measures set forth by the
California Department of Water
Resources.
The project would implement the
following measures to conserve water:
• Installation of “smart” irrigation
controller with rain sensor.
• The use of low precipitation / low
angle irrigation spray heads.
• The use of low water consuming
plants.
• Soil amendment to achieve good
soil moisture retention.
• Mulching to reduce
evapotranspiration from the root
zone.
• Installation of automatic irrigation
system to provide deep-root
watering to trees.
CN Goal 3 Reduce the amount of solid waste produced in Gardena.
CN 3.1: Comply with the requirements set
forth in the City’s Source Reduction and
Recycling Element.
The applicant will be required to prepare
construction and demolition waste
recycling plans for review and approval by
the Building Division. The applicant and/or
developer enroll in the City’s waste
diversion program. Additionally, the
applicant will be subject to meeting the
State Building Code requirements and
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provide the residences with the proper
recycling bins.
CN Goal 4 Conserve energy resources through the use of technology and conservation methods.
CN 4.1: Encourage innovative building
designs that conserve and minimize
energy consumption.
The project would be subject to
compliance with the California Code of
Regulations Title 24. Project design
features would include energy
conservation, water conservation, and
pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly site
design.
CN 4.2: Require compliance with Title 24
regulations to conserve energy.
The project will be conditioned to comply
with the current California Building Code,
which includes the CalGreen Code.
CN 4.3: Encourage the residential and
business community to install energy
saving features and appliances in existing
structures.
The project would include ENERGY Star
rated appliances and install energyefficient HVAC system.
CN Goal 5 Protect the City’s cultural resources.
CN 5.3: Protect and preserve cultural
resources of the Gabrielino Native
American Tribe found or uncovered
during construction.
In accordance with GMC Section
18.42.210.D, the project would
incorporate measures to protect and
preserve any cultural resources of the
Gabrielino Native American Tribe, or any
other Tribe, found or uncovered during
construction.
Table 3e – Public Safety Plan
PS Goal 2 A City that is adequately prepared for fire emergencies.
PS 2.2: Building and Fire Codes. Require
that all buildings and facilities within
Gardena comply with local, state, and
federal regulatory standards such as the
California Building and Fire Codes as well
as other applicable fire safety standards.
The project would comply with local,
state, and federal regulatory standards
such as the California Building and Fire
Codes as well as other applicable fire
safety standards.
PS 2.7: New Development.
a. Require adequate fire protection
services, fire protection plans, and
The project would provide adequate fire
protection services, fire protection plans,
and emergency vehicle access for new
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emergency vehicle access for new
development.
b. Locate, design, and construct new
development to minimize the risk
of structural loss from fires.
c. Install visible home and street
addressing and signage.
development. As part of the project
review, the Los Angeles County Fire
Department reviewed the applicants
project plans confirming that they meet all
necessary criteria and have satisfied the
Fire Department's review requirements.
PS Goal 3 Protect the community from dangers associated with geologic instability, seismic hazards and other natural hazards.
PS 3.2: Geotechnical Studies. Require
geotechnical studies for all new
development projects in the City,
including those located in an AlquistPriolo Earthquake Fault Zone or areas subject to liquefaction.
The applicant is required to submit and
comply with a Geotechnical investigation.
Table 3f – Noise Plan
N Goal 2 Incorporate noise considerations into land use planning decisions.
N 2.4: Require mitigation of all significant
noise impacts as a condition of project
approval.
As shown in the Sustainable Communities
Environmental Assessment (SCEA) report
that was prepared for the project, noise
impacts associated with the project’s
onsite construction activities would be
mitigated below a level of significance, as
shown in the Environmental Assessment
analysis below. The project incorporates
design features necessary to control
residential interior noise levels and
minimize exposure of residents to nearby
mobile noise sources in accordance with
the Building Code standards for interior
noise levels.
N Goal 3 Develop measures to control non-transportation noise impacts.
N 3.1: Require compliance with a
quantitative noise ordinance based on the
Model Noise Ordinance developed by the
(now-defunct) State of California Office of
Noise Control.
The project will be conditioned to show
compliance with interior noise standards.
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N 3.3: Require compliance with
construction hours to minimize the
impacts of construction noise on adjacent
land.
The project will be conditioned to comply
with the City’s hours of construction.
Additionally, the project is conditioned on
a mitigation measure implementing noise
reduction methods during construction.
Table 3g – 2021-2029 Housing Element
GOAL 2.0 Provide opportunity for increasing the supply of affordable housing within the City with special emphasis on housing for special needs groups.
Policy 2.2: Provide incentives for new
housing construction, to encourage the
production of affordable units.
Encourage provision of units of various
sizes to accommodate the diverse
needs of the community, including
seniors, students and young workers,
and large households.
The project utilizes the State Density Bonus
Law to allocate 17 units specifically
designated for very-low income households.
The State Density Bonus Law allows for
concessions and waivers from development
standards of the local zoning code. As
explained below, the applicant is requesting
a concession and waivers from certain
development standards in order to allow for
the development of the increased density.
GOAL 5.0 Promote equal opportunity for all residents to reside in the housing of their choice.
Policy 5.2: Provide a range of housing
options, locational choices, and price
points to accommodate the diverse
needs in Gardena and to allow for
housing mobility.
The project provides a diverse range of
housing options and price points through the
inclusion of both affordable units and
market-rate units.
3. Subject to the approval of the site plan review and the issuance of the conditions of approval, the proposed use will be consistent with the General Plan and Gardena Municipal Code, compatible with the surrounding area, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.The health and safety services (police and fire) and public infrastructure are sufficient to accommodate the new development;
The Gardena Police Department (Gardena PD) provides police protection services to the City. The project area is approximately 1.2 miles distance from the police station located at 1718 W. 162nd Street. The Gardena PD divides the City into three districts, each with its own District Policing Team. The project site is located within District 3. The project will include a security system throughout the building and the resident parking lot will be restricted by key fob.
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The City contracts with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the City. There are two fire stations located within the City: Fire Station 158 located at 1650 West 162nd Street and Fire Station 159 located at 2030 West 135th Street. Station 158 is the closest station to the project site, located approximately one mile away. The Los Angeles County Fire Department, in coordination with the City of Gardena, would continue to regularly monitor police and fire department resources to ensure that adequate facilities, staffing, and equipment are available to serve existing and future development and population increase.
4. The project is compatible with the surrounding sites and neighborhoods; The applicant is proposing to construct a multi-family housing development which will replace a nonconforming auto repair facilities center. The residential use is compatible with the residential uses to the east as well as the commercial development in the surrounding areas.
5. The project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act or the appropriate environmental document has been completed and required findings have been made.
In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City’s environmental consultant, Kimley-Horn, prepared a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) to identify and analyze the project’s potential impact on the environment.
As part of the project the applicant is requesting approval of the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment findings, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project. As discussed below, the SCEA is subject to review and approval by the City Council. Therefore, the Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation for the approval of the report prepared for the project.
Housing Accountability Act (HAA)
The City’s authority to deny a housing project or reduce the density of a project that is compliant with the objective development standards is extremely limited under State law.
Pursuant to California Government Code section 65589.5(j), if a project complies with all applicable, objective general plan, zoning, and subdivision standards and criteria, including design review standards, the City cannot deny the project unless it makes one of the following findings which must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence of the evidence:
• The project would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety.
A specific adverse impact is a “significant, quantifiable, direct and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete” and
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• There is no feasible method to mitigate or avoid the adverse impact other than disapproval or requiring that it be built at a lower density; or Under the HAA, the City is required to provide written documentation to an applicant within 60 days of the date of a complete application that a project with more than 150 units is inconsistent with applicable standards. Any such notice must include an explanation of the reasons for the inconsistency. In December of 2023, staff provided the applicant with corrections to the plans provided in November 2023. In February 2024, the applicant submitted revised plans that showed compliance with all applicable standards, except for those development standards the applicant is requesting concession or waivers for in accordance with the provisions of the Density Bonus law.
As stated, except for a waiver or reduction in development standards as allowed under the Density Bonus Law, the project is consistent with all objective standards and criteria of the general plan, zoning, and subdivision standards.
DENSITY BONUS
The applicant has proposed to provide 17 affordable, very-low-income units. Under the Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915 et seq.), the project qualifies for increased density. The amount of the density bonus, as well as the number of concessions that the City must grant, is set on a sliding scale based upon the percentage of affordable units at each income level. In addition to the density bonus, the applicant is entitled to unlimited waivers to development standards or modification of the Zoning Code. Density Bonus law is a state mandate, therefore, a developer who meets the requirements of the law is entitled to receive the density bonus and other benefits as a matter of right.
Increased Density
The property is currently zoned R-6 and designated as Very High Density Residential in the City's General Plan. The R-6 zone allows for a maximum density of 70 dwelling units per acre. As stated above, the property has a total lot size of 3.43 acres, therefore, the allowed base density is 240 dwelling units. The applicant has committed to ensuring that 17 of these units (7%) are allocated to very-low-income households, which entitles the project to a 25% density bonus. This increased density would allow for the development of 300 dwelling units.
Concession
A concession is a reduction in site development standards or a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions. A concession may only be denied if there is substantial evidence of one of the following:
• The concession does not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions; RESO NO. PC 11-24 and PC 12-24
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• The concession would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low and moderate income households;
• The concession would have an adverse impact on historical property; or • The concession would be contrary to state or federal law.
Based on the type and amount of affordable housing being provided, the applicant is entitled to one concession. The applicant is seeking a concession with regard to the following:
• Windows. GMC Section 18.42.120.F.1, requires all windows to be recessed by a minimum of four inches or be surrounded by molding at least three and one-half inches wide and projecting from the wall not less than three-quarters of an inch.
The applicant does not wish to use molding because it will not be consistent with the design. The project has provided two inch window recesses at prominent façade locations to provide visual interest. Recessing the windows by four inches would require double wall framing to the structure which would add substantial cost. Allowing the reduction to two inches would provide a cost savings.
There is no evidence to support any of the possible findings to deny the requested concession.
Waiver
A waiver or reduction in development standard is required where the development standard would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of an affordable development as submitted. The City may only deny a waiver or reduction if it finds that there is substantial evidence of one of the following:
• The waiver would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the impact;
• The waiver would have an adverse impact on historical property; or • The waiver would be contrary to state or federal law.
The applicant is requesting the following three (3) waivers of development standards:
• Height. GMC Section 18.18A.040.G, provides that multifamily residential projects permitted in the R-6 zone shall have a maximum height of 75 feet, when over 20 feet away from a property zoned R-1 or R-2. The applicant is requesting a waiver to construct the building at 84.5 feet.
• Storage Space. GMC Section 18.18A.040.H, requires 80 continuous cubic feet (- cf) of private secure storage space for each dwelling unit with a minimum dimension of two feet in any direction. As applied, the GMC would require the RESO NO. PC 11-24 and PC 12-24
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project to provide 24,000-cf of storage space. The applicant is proposing to provide 124 storage spaces totaling 11,520-cf of storage space. • Massing. GMC Section 18.42.120.B.1 requires variations in wall planes of a minimum of two feet for a minimum of 25% of all facades of first and second stories of residential buildings. The project’s design endeavors to meet the intent of this design standard by providing significant massing breaks along Artesia Boulevard where feasible, including at the project entry.
Each of the waivers requested above are necessary to allow the applicant to develop the project as proposed. The development standard of 75 feet height limit, minimum storage space requirements, massing would reduce the development footprint of the project, or directly reduce the amount of residential density. None of the requested waivers are expected to result in an unmitigable public health and safety risk, nor do they meet any of the other standards which would allow the City to deny the request.
Parking
When a project provides affordable units in accordance with the Density Bonus Law, the law provides that the amount of required parking may not exceed the following, inclusive of guest parking:
• Zero to one bedroom: one parking space
• Two to three bedrooms: one and one-half parking spaces • Four and more bedrooms: two and one-half parking spaces The project includes 55 studio units, 151 one-bedrooms, and 94 two-bedrooms. Based on this, the project is only required to provide 394 parking spaces. The project is providing 507 units, 468 of which will be for tenant parking and 39 of which will be for guest spaces.
In accordance with State law, the parking spaces are required to be rented separately from the units.
Affordable Housing Agreement
The 17 affordable units will be reserved for very-low income households with the following distribution: studio – 10 units; one-bedroom – 6 units; two-bedroom – 1 unit. The marketing of the units will initially focus on individuals or live or work in the City. If there are more qualified applicants than units, buyers will be selected by lot. The requirement for affordable housing and the entering into of the agreement is a condition of the site plan review approval. The Agreement will be substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C of Resolution No. PC 12-24.
NO NET LOSS, 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
In accordance with Government Code section 65583, each city’s housing element must include an inventory of land suitable and available for residential development to meet RESO NO. PC 11-24 and PC 12-24
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the locality’s housing need for each of the designated income levels of the assigned regional housing need. Additionally, if the City allows development of a site with less units by income level than identified in the housing element for that site, the City must make written findings supported by substantial evidence as to whether there are remaining sites identified in the housing element to accommodate the City’s share of regional housing needs, including a quantification of the remaining unmet need for each income level.
The subject property is identified in the 2021-2029 Gardena housing element for the opportunity to consolidate with the property immediately to the west for a housing development that would include a total of 380 dwelling units: 190 lower income units, 57 moderate income units, and 133 above moderate-income units. As this site is 45 percent of the combined site area, proportionally, this site should provide 86 lower income units, 26 moderate income units, and 60 above moderate income units.
As stated above, the project involves the development of 17 affordable units at the verylow-income level, while the remaining 283 units would be market rate units, which can count towards the above moderate income level. As shown in Table 4, the project will meet the above moderate housing units that were identified for the consolidated site and provide 17 out of the 86 identified lower income units. The project does not provide the total lower and moderate-income units assumed.
Table 4 – Housing Sites and Income Distribution
Site ID Address Lower
Income Units
Moderate
Income Units
Above Moderate
Income Units
Total
Units
90 1610 W Artesia
Blvd 86 26 60 172
Provided 17 0 283 300
Remaining -69 -26 +223 +128
Table 5 shows that there are still sufficient sites available within the City’s site inventory to meet the City’s housing needs in the lower and moderate income categories. The City was allocated a regional housing need of 5,735 units to plan for the 2021-2029 planning period. However, the housing element plans for a total of 7,399 units, exceeding the City’s allocation. This buffer was necessary in order to address the no net loss requirement of maintaining an adequate inventory of sites. While the project is not providing the number of housing units of each identified income level as assumed in the housing element, there are more than sufficient sites remaining that are identified in the housing element to accommodate the City’s share of regional housing for the 2021-2029 planning period.
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Table 5 – No Net Loss Calculation
Lower Income Units Moderate
Income Units
Above Moderate
Income Units
RHNA 2,246 894 2,595
Credits w/ADUs 131 10 1,108
Remaining RHNA 2,115 884 1,487
Sites Inventory 2,636 1,797 2,153
Surplus +521 +913 +666
Adjust for Project -69 -26 +223
New Surplus +452 +887 +889
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
In accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the City’s environmental consultant, Kimley-Horn, prepared a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) to identify and analyze the project’s potential impact on the environment. A SCEA is a process that was authorized under Senate Bill 375 (SB 375; enacted in 2008) and provides CEQA streamlining opportunities for Transit Priority Projects (TPP) that are consistent with an adopted applicable “sustainable communities strategy” and meet certain objective criteria. The purpose of SB 375 is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A TPP is a project that meets the following criteria:
• Is consistent with the use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in SCAG’s 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS).
• Contains at least 50 percent residential use, based on total building square footage and, if the project contains between 26 percent and 50 percent nonresidential uses, a floor area ratio of not less than 0.75.
• Provides a minimum net density of at least 20 units per acre. • Is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan.
If a project meets these criteria, then a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) may be prepared for a project as the environmental document. A SCEA falls somewhere between an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Like an MND, all impacts must be mitigated to a level of insignificance. There are certain topics that a SCEA for a residential project need not address, such as cumulative effects that have been adequately addressed and mitigated in prior EIRS, growth-inducing impacts, and impacts from cars and light duty truck trips on global warming or the regional transportation network. Additionally, because all impacts must be mitigated, there is no need to study alternatives. Lastly, state law does not require that the City respond in writing to public comments – although the City has done so in this case.
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The SCEA (Exhibit A to the City Council Resolution) includes an analysis of these criteria (see Section 3.0) and finds that the project meets the criteria to be eligible for the CEQA streamlining benefits for purposes of clearance under CEQA. Briefly, the project meets these criteria because it involves the development of a 300 residential unit apartment building on a 3.43-acre site. The project contains 100 percent residential uses with a density of 87.5 dwelling units per acre. And the project is within one-half mile of a highquality transit corridor. In addition, the SCEA evaluated the project’s consistency against the Southern California Association of Government’s (SCAG’s) Connect SoCal 2020- 2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) adopted in September 2020 (see Tables 3-1 and 3-2).As the SCEA shows, the project meets the criteria for a Transit Priority Project.
As mentioned above, in order to use a SCEA a TPP must incorporate all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria from prior applicable EIRs. In this case, that would be SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR dated May 2020 and the Addendum prepared for that EIR. An analysis of the mitigation measures and applicability to the project is included in Section 4.0 of the SCEA.
The SCEA also analyzed all relevant environmental topic areas (see Section 6). This analysis confirms that all impacts are mitigated below a level of significance.
The SCEA was prepared and noticed in accordance with all requirements of CEQA. The report was made available for review and comment to the public, responsible and trustee agencies, interested groups, and organizations for a 30-day review period that occurred between February 20, 2024 and March 20, 2024. The SCEA was also made available directly to State agencies through the State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning and Research. Comments on the SCEA were received from three public agencies: California Department of Transportation, Los Angeles County Sanitation District, and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. All comments, including staff’s responses and the changes, including two staff notes, have been incorporated into the Final SCEA (Exhibit B to City Council Resolution).
The SCEA determined that the project’s environmental effects would be reduced to less than significant through compliance with the established regulatory framework and with mitigation measures incorporated (Exhibit C to City Council Resolution). Mitigation measures (MM) are required to achieve this result in the following topic areas as summarized below:
• Cultural Resources – MM CUL-1 will prevent an impact from an inadvertent discovery of an archaeological resource by requiring pre-construction worker training, require an archaeologist to make a prompt assessment in the event of an unanticipated find, and stop work within 50 feet of a find until an archaeologist makes an assessment.
• Geology and Soils – MM GEO-1 will prevent an impact to paleontological resources by requiring monitoring by a Paleontological Resources Monitor who RESO NO. PC 11-24 and PC 12-24
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shall also be required to prepare a Paleontological Resources Monitoring and Mitigation Plan.
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials – MMs HAZ-1 through HAZ-5 will prevent impacts from hazardous materials by: requiring coordination with the County Site Mitigation Unit; preparation of a Soil Management Plan; requirements relating to the hydraulic lift removal and underground storage tanks; and the requirement for soil vapor sampling and requirement of additional measures if there are still concentrations of VOCs above screening levels.
• Noise – MM NOI-1 will prevent significant construction noise impacts by requiring best construction methods be used to ensure that noise levels at sensitive receptors are not elevated by more than 10dBA Leq over measured ambient noise. • Tribal Cultural Resources – MM CUL-1 briefly describe above will also prevent a substantial adverse change to a tribal cultural resource. • Utilities and Service Systems – the mitigation measures described above will prevent impacts from the installation of the utilities required for the project in each of the subject areas listed.
A SCEA is subject to a 30 day review period. The City provided this review period between February 20 and March 20, 2024. A Notice of Availability was placed on the City’s website and filed with the State Office of Planning and Research. Although written responses are not required, the City’s consultant prepared a Final SCEA which incorporate the comment letters and provides responses. The Final SCEA is also attached as Exhibit B to the Draft City Council Resolution approving the SCEA. The Final SCEA responds to the comments raised and makes minor technical revisions. None of the revisions disclosed any new impacts or mitigation measures and there was no need for recirculation of the document. The Final SCEA also cleans up inconsistencies in the SCEA related to Noise. The Noise analysis and Noise study clearly state that construction noise impacts would be mitigated below a level of significance. Language had been inadvertently carried over from other CEQA documents in three places which indicated that there would be a significant and unavoidable construction noise impact. Additionally, three mitigation measures identified in the RTP/SCS relating to noise were determined not to be needed and are identified therein. The changes correct these errors, but do not change the findings of the actual noise analysis.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155.2(b)(6), the legislative body of the lead agency (the City Council in this case) is the review authority for review and approval of a SCEA as the City’s appeal fee exceeds $500. Therefore, the Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation on the SCEA findings and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the project to the City Council. It is noted that the Planning Commission holds the authority of the approval for Site Plan Review #7-23, however, it will be contingent on the City Council’s decision of the SCEA.
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NOTICING AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public hearing notice for the project was published in the Gardena Valley News and mailed first class to owners and occupants within a 300-foot radius of the site on April 25, 2024.
On April 30, 2024, staff received 23 letters of support from nearby local businesses regarding the project site, submitted by the applicant (see Attachment C).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning and Environmental Quality Commission to:
1) Open the public hearing;
2) Receive testimony from the public;
3) Adopt Resolution No. PC 11-24, Recommending to the City Council that the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), findings, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 1610 West Artesia Boulevard project be approved; and
4) Adopt Resolution No. PC 12-24, Approving Site Plan Review #7-23, and Density Bonus request, subject to the attached conditions of approval and contingent on the approval from the City Council for the SCEA prepared for the project.
ATTACHMENTS
A – Resolution No. PC 11-24
Exhibit A – City Council Resolution Approving SCEA
• Exhibit A – Draft SCEA
• Exhibit B – Final SCEA
• Exhibit C – Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program B – Resolution No. PC 12-24
Exhibit A – Draft Conditions of Approval
Exhibit B – Architectural Plans
Exhibit C – Affordable Housing Agreement
C – Letters of Support from Local Businesses
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
1610 ARTESIA BOULEVARD PROJECT
LEAD AGENCY
City of Gardena
Amanda Acuna – Senior Planner
Community Development Department
1700 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
310.217.9593
APPLICANT
CONSULTANT
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Rita Garcia – Project Manager
1100 West Town and Country Road, Suite 700
Orange, California 92868
714.786.6116
February 2024
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Draft Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Table of Contents 1 February 2024
Table of Contents
Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................1 Senate Bill 375 ....................................................................................................................................1 Project Overview.................................................................................................................................1 Transit Priority Project (“TPP”) Criteria ................................................................................................2 Required Findings................................................................................................................................2 Introduction ................................................................................................................4 Purpose of a Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment ......................................4 Project Summary ..................................................................................................................5 Statutory Background ...........................................................................................................5 SCEA Process and Streamlining Provisions ............................................................................5 Organization of the SCEA ......................................................................................................6 Project Description.......................................................................................................8 Project Location....................................................................................................................8 Environmental Setting ..........................................................................................................8 Existing Onsite Land Uses ...................................................................................................8 Existing Onsite General Plan and Zoning .............................................................................9 Surrounding Land Uses.......................................................................................................9 Project Characteristics........................................................................................................ 11 Project Overview.............................................................................................................. 11 Landscaping...................................................................................................................... 12 Lighting, Security, and Signage.......................................................................................... 12 Sustainability Features...................................................................................................... 12 Parking and Circulation..................................................................................................... 13 Construction..................................................................................................................... 13 Agreements, Permits, and Approvals.................................................................................. 13 SCEA Findings and Consistency ....................................................................................27 Criterion 1 .......................................................................................................................... 27 Criterion 2 .......................................................................................................................... 44 Criterion 3 .......................................................................................................................... 44 Criterion 4 .......................................................................................................................... 44 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project
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Mitigation Measures from Prior EIRs............................................................................46 Initial Study and Environmental Analysis.....................................................................112 Background ...................................................................................................................... 112 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ...................................................................... 113 Lead Agency Determination.............................................................................................. 113 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts .........................................................................115 Aesthetics......................................................................................................................... 116 Agricultural and Forestry Resources.................................................................................. 119 Air Quality ........................................................................................................................ 121 Biological Resources......................................................................................................... 136 Cultural Resources............................................................................................................ 140 Energy .............................................................................................................................. 143 Geology and Soils ............................................................................................................. 148 Greenhouse Gas Emissions............................................................................................... 155 Hazards and Hazardous Materials..................................................................................... 169 Hydrology and Water Quality............................................................................................ 177 Land Use and Planning...................................................................................................... 185 Mineral Resources............................................................................................................ 198 Noise................................................................................................................................ 199 Population and Housing.................................................................................................... 213 Public Services.................................................................................................................. 220 Recreation........................................................................................................................ 224 Transportation.................................................................................................................. 226 Tribal Cultural Resources.................................................................................................. 233 Utilities and Service Systems............................................................................................. 236 Wildfire ............................................................................................................................ 246 Mandatory Findings of Significance................................................................................... 248 References..............................................................................................................250 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project
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List OF Tables
Table 2-1: Existing Onsite Structure Summary..........................................................................................9 Table 2-2: Surrounding Land Uses............................................................................................................9 Table 2-3: Residential Unit Summary ..................................................................................................... 11 Table 2-4: Land Use Summary - Proposed Project.................................................................................. 12 Table 3-1: Consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Goals.................................................................... 38 Table 3-2: Consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Guiding Principle and Strategies............................ 42 Table 4-1: Applicability of 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Final EIR Mitigation Measures........................................ 46 Table 6-1: 2017 Gardena CAP Analysis................................................................................................. 123 Table 6-2: Construction Schedule Assumptions.................................................................................... 125 Table 6-3: Daily Construction Emissions............................................................................................... 127 Table 6-4: Daily Operational Emissions................................................................................................ 128 Table 6-5: Related Projects Within City of Gardena.............................................................................. 132 Table 6-6: Related Projects Within City of Torrance ............................................................................. 133 Table 6-7: Project and Countywide Energy Consumption..................................................................... 144 Table 6-8: CARB Scoping Plan Analysis................................................................................................. 156 Table 6-9: Project Consistency with the Gardena CAP.......................................................................... 159 Table 6-10: Combined Construction-Related Emissions (MTCO2e)....................................................... 161 Table 6-11: Annual GHG Emissions Summary (Buildout)a..................................................................... 162 Table 6-12: Estimated Reduction of Project-Related GHG Emissions Resulting from Consistency with Plans ............................................................................................................................................................ 166 Table 6-13: General Plan Policy Consistency ........................................................................................ 187 Table 6-14: Construction Schedule Assumptions.................................................................................. 200 Table 6-15: Typical Construction Noise Levels...................................................................................... 201 Table 6-16: Construction Noise Impacts at Off-Site Sensitive Receptors (Without Mitigation).............. 201 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project
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Table 6-17: Construction Vehicle Trips (Maximum Hourly)................................................................... 202 Table 6-18: Parking Garage-Related Impacts at Off-Site Sensitive Receptors........................................ 204 Table 6-19: Swimming Pool Noise Impacts at Off-Site Sensitive Receptors........................................... 206 Table 6-20: Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment......................................................... 208 Table 6-21: Building Damage Vibration Levels – On-Site Sources ......................................................... 209 Table 6-22: Existing Plus Project Growth Forecast................................................................................ 214 Table 6-23: General Plan Buildout Plus Project Growth Forecasts ........................................................ 214 Table 6-24: SCAG RTP/SCS 2045 Plus Project Growth Forecast............................................................. 217 Table 6-25: Jobs to Housing Ratio ........................................................................................................ 218 Table 6-26: Project Forecast Student Generation................................................................................. 222 Table 6-27: VMT Screening Options for Land Use Projects................................................................... 230 Table 6-28: Estimated Project Wastewater Generation........................................................................ 238 Table 6-29: Estimated Project Electric Power Demand......................................................................... 240 Table 6-30: Estimated Project Natural Gas Demand............................................................................. 241 Table 6-31: Estimated Project Water Demand ..................................................................................... 242 List of Exhibits
Exhibit 2-1: Regional Vicinity Map
Exhibit 2-2: Local Vicinity Map
Exhibit 2-3: Zoning Map
Exhibit 2.4A: Conceptual Site Plan – Basement Level
Exhibit 2.4B: Conceptual Site Plan – Ground Level
Exhibit 2.4C: Conceptual Site Plan – Level 2
Exhibit 2.4D: Conceptual Site Plan – Level 3
Exhibit 2.4E: Conceptual Site Plan – Level 4
Exhibit 2.4F: Conceptual Site Plan – Level 5
Exhibit 2.4G: Conceptual Site Plan – Level 6
Exhibit 2-5: Representative Elevations
Exhibit 2-6: Conceptual Landscape Plan
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Exhibit 3-1: Priority Growth Areas Versus Growth Constraints Exhibit 3-2: Priority Growth Areas – Spheres of Influence Exhibit 3-3: Priority Growth Areas – Job Centers
Exhibit 3-4: Priority Growth Areas – Transit Priority Areas Exhibit 3-5: Priority Growth Areas – High-Quality Transit Areas Exhibit 3-6: Priority Growth Areas – Neighborhood Mobility Areas Exhibit 3-7: Priority Growth Areas – Livable Corridors
Exhibit 6.17-1: Fire Master Plan
Appendices hyperlinks
(Hard copies can be provided upon request)
Appendix 6.3-1: Air Quality Technical Report
Appendix 6.3-2: Health Risk Assessment
Appendix 6.5-1: Cultural Resources Assessment
Appendix 6.6-1: Energy Assessment
Appendix 6.7-1: Preliminary Geotechnical Report
Appendix 6.8-1: GHG Technical Report
Appendix 6.9-1: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix 6.9-2: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix 6.9-3: Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessment
Appendix 6.10-1: Hydrology Studies
Appendix 6.13-1: Noise Technical Report
Appendix 6.13-2: Vibration Technical Report
Appendix 6.17-1: Vehicle Miles Traveled Assessment Appendix
6.17-2: Local Transportation Assessment
Appendix 6.17-3: Transportation Assessment Scope of Work Appendix 6.19-1: Sewer Capacity Assessment
Appendix 6.19-2: Water Availability Report
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 375
The State of California adopted Senate Bill 375 (SB 375), also known as “The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008,” which outlines growth strategies that better integrate regional land use and transportation planning and that help meet the State of California’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction mandates. SB 375 requires the State’s 18 metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to incorporate a “sustainable communities strategy” (SCS) into the regional transportation plans (RTPs) to achieve their respective region’s GHG emission reduction targets set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Correspondingly, SB 375 provides various California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) streamlining provisions for projects that are consistent with an adopted applicable SCS and meet certain objective criteria; one such CEQA streamlining tool is the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA).
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is the MPO for the County of Los Angeles (along with the Counties of Imperial, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Ventura). The 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020-2045 RTP/SCS) is SCAG’s most recent RTP/SCS. The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS is a long-range visioning plan for the six-county SCAG region that highlights the existing land use and transportation conditions throughout the SCAG region and forecasts how the plan will meet the region’s transportation needs between 2020 and 2045 and achieve CARB’s GHG emissions reduction targets. Specifically, the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS identifies and prioritizes expenditures of anticipated funding for transportation projects of all transportation modes: highways, streets, roads, transit, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian, as well as aviation ground access. It also includes a set of visions, goals, objectives, policies, and performance measures developed through public and stakeholder outreach sessions across SCAG’s region.
On September 3, 2020, SCAG’s Regional Council formally adopted the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS. On October 30, 2020, CARB officially determined that the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS would achieve CARB’s 2035 GHG emission reduction target. SB 375 allows the City, acting as lead agency, to prepare a SCEA as the environmental CEQA clearance document for “transit priority projects” (as described below) that are consistent with SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.
Project Overview
An application for the proposed 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project (“Project” or “proposed Project”) has been submitted to the City of Gardena (“City”) Planning and Zoning Division (“Planning Division”) for discretionary review. The City is the Lead Agency and has determined the Project is subject to CEQA.
The Project site consists of one approximately 3.43-acre parcel (APN 6106-013-049) located at 1610 West Artesia Boulevard, between South Western Avenue and South Normandie Avenue. The Project includes the demolition of existing on site commercial and industrial uses and the development of multi-family residential housing with 300 apartment units (283 market rate units and 17 affordable units) in a six-story, podium apartment building. Various apartment types (i.e., studios, and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 515 SF to 1,280 SF are proposed on levels two through six, with various amenities (i.e., two pools, a clubhouse, courtyard, fitness center, spa, golf lounge, and business center/leasing office) on the podium level, and a lounge and deck on the roof. The building’s proposed height is 84.5 feet. Additionally, 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project
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the Project proposes approximately 49,701 SF of open space, including approximately 19,597 SF of private open space and approximately 30,104 SF of common open space. The Project would be developed with 240 units at a base density of 70 dwelling units per acre (DU/AC), and 60 units considering a 25 percent density bonus, allowed for providing affordable housing in the amount of seven percent of the base density. Additionally, 507 onsite parking spaces in an on-grade parking garage with one subterranean level are proposed. Access to the Project site would be provided via one driveway on Artesia Boulevard.
Transit Priority Project (“TPP”) Criteria
SB 375 provides streamlining benefits under CEQA to TPPs. A TPP is a project that meets the following four criteria (Public Resources Code [PRC] Sections 21155(a) and (b)):
1. Is consistent with the use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in SCAG’s 2020 RTP/SCS;
2. Contains at least 50 percent residential use, based on total building square footage, and if the project contains between 26 percent and 50 percent non-residential uses, has a floor area ratio of not less than 0.75;
3. Provides a minimum net density of at least 20 DU/AC; and
4. Is located within 0.5 miles of a major transit stop1 or high-quality transit corridor2included in the 2020 RTP/SCS.
Required Findings
Based on the information contained in Section 2.0: Project Description, Section 3.0: SCEA Findings and Consistency, Section 4.0: Mitigation Measures from Prior EIRs, Section 5.0: Initial Study and Environmental Analysis, and Section 6.0: Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of this document, the City of Gardena has determined that the Project qualifies for a SCEA, based on the following criteria:
1. The Project is consistent with the general use designations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the Project area in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS prepared by SCAG, which is the MPO for the City. See Section 3.1: Criterion 1 for additional information on the Project’s consistency with this finding.
2. CARB, pursuant to Government Code Section 65080, subsection (b)(2)(J)(ii), accepted SCAG’s determination that the SCS adopted by the SCAG Regional Council on September 3, 2020, would, when implemented, achieve the applicable GHG emissions reduction target for automobiles and 1 “Major Transit Stop” is a site containing an existing rail transit station, a ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service or the intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods. (PRC Section 21064.3) 2 “High-quality transit corridor” means an existing corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours. An “existing stop along a high-quality transit corridor” may include a planned and funded stop that is included in an adopted regional transportation improvement program. (PRC Section 21155[b])
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light trucks of 19 percent per capita reduction by 2035, relative to 2005 levels as established by CARB for the region.3
3. The Project qualifies as a TPP under PRC Section 21155(b) because it contains more than 50 percent residential use; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units an acre; and is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan. As shown in Exhibit 3-5: Priority Growth Areas – High-Quality Transit Areas, the Project is located entirely within a High-Quality Transit Area in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.
4. The Project is a residential or mixed-use project as defined by PRC Section 21159.28(d);
5. The Project incorporates all relevant and applicable mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria outlined in the prior environmental reports and adopted findings made under PRC Section 21081, including SCAG’s 2020–2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR. See Section 4.0: Mitigation Measures from Prior EIRs.
6. All potentially significant or significant effects required to be identified and analyzed pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines have been identified and analyzed in an initial study.
7. Concerning each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the Project that avoid or mitigate the significant effects to a level of less than significant. Therefore, the City finds that the Project complies with the requirements of CEQA for using a SCEA as authorized under PRC Section 21155.2(b).
3 State of California Air Resources Board. (2020). Executive Order G-20-239: SCAG 2020 SCS CARB Acceptance of GHG Quantification Determination, available at: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/sustainablecommunities-program/regional-plans-evaluations/southern-california, accessed July 5, 2023. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 1.0
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose of a Sustainable Communities
Environmental Assessment
The purpose of this Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) is to evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project (Proposed Project; Project) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In addition, this SCEA evaluates the Project’s consistency with the Southern California Association of Government’s (SCAG’s) Connect SoCal 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) adopted in September 2020, and incorporates the feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, and/or criteria from the Connect SoCal RTP/SCS Environmental Impact Report (EIR) into the Project. The SCEA form of CEQA documentation was established by SB 375 to provide streamlined environmental review for certain “Transit Priority Projects.” SB 375 (Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 21155(b)) defines Transit Priority Projects (“TPPs”) as a project that meets the following four criteria (PRC Sections 21155(a) and (b)):
1. Is consistent with the use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in SCAG’s 2020 RTP/SCS;
2. Contains at least 50 percent residential use, based on total building square footage and, if the project contains between 26 percent and 50 percent nonresidential uses, a floor area ratio of not less than 0.75;
3. Provides a minimum net density of at least 20 dwelling units per acre; and
4. Is within one-half mile of a major transit stop4or high-quality transit corridor 5included in a regional transportation plan.6
See Section 3.0: SCEA Findings and Consistency, for a discussion of the Project’s consistency with the criteria listed above.
The intent of the CEQA streamlining provision is not to undercut or circumvent CEQA requirements, but rather to reduce documentation and redundancy and to provide an incentive for TPPs that are consistent with a larger effort to reduce GHG emissions by integrating transportation and land use planning. A SCEA is comparable to an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration since the lead agency must find that all potentially significant impacts of a project have been identified, adequately analyzed, and mitigated to a level of insignificance. However, unlike a negative declaration, the SCEA need not consider the cumulative effects of the project that have been adequately addressed and mitigated in prior EIRs, in this case, SCAG’s 4 “Major Transit Stop” is a site containing an existing rail transit station, a ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service, or the intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods. (PRC Section 21064.3) 5 “High-quality transit corridor” means an existing corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours. An “existing stop along a high-quality transit corridor” may include a planned and funded stop that is included in an adopted regional transportation improvement program. (PRC Section 21155 [b])
6 The Connect SoCal (2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy) shows High Quality Transit Areas on Exhibit 3.8.
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2020–2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR. Also, growth-inducing impacts are not required to be referenced, described, or addressed, and project-specific or cumulative impacts from cars and light-duty truck trips on global warming or the regional transportation network need not be referenced, described, or discussed. The SCEA will also incorporate applicable and feasible mitigation measures from the SCAG 2020–2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR.
Project Summary
The Project site consists of one approximately 3.43-acre parcel (APN 6106-013-049) located at 1610 West Artesia Boulevard, between South Western Avenue and South Normandie Avenue. The Project includes the demolition of existing on site commercial and industrial uses and the development of multi-family residential housing with 300 apartment units (i.e., 283 market rate units and 17 affordable units) in a sixstory, podium apartment building. Various apartment types (i.e., studios, and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 515 SF to 1,280 SF are proposed on levels 2 to 6, with amenities (i.e., two pools, clubhouse, courtyard, fitness center, spa, golf lounge, business center) proposed on the podium level and a lounge deck on the roof. The Project would be developed with 240 units at a base density of 70 DU/AC, and 60 units considering a 25 percent density bonus, allowed for providing affordable housing.
Additionally, 507 onsite parking spaces in an on-grade parking garage with one subterranean level are proposed along with 75 bicycle spaces. Access to the Project site would be provided via one driveway on Artesia Boulevard.
Statutory Background
SB 375 amended the CEQA regulations to add Chapter 4.2, Implementation of the Sustainable Communities Strategy (PRC Section 21155 et seq.), which provides CEQA exemptions for Sustainable Community Projects and streamlined CEQA analysis for TPPs. One such streamlining provision is the SCEA, the provisions of which are specified primarily in PRC Section 21155.2. PRC Section 21155.2(a) states that if a TPP incorporates all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set forth in the prior applicable environmental impact reports and adopted findings made pursuant to PRC Section 21081, then it shall be eligible for a SCEA. For a detailed analysis of the Project’s compliance with SCEA statutory requirements, see Section 3.0: SCEA Findings and Consistency.
SCEA Process and Streamlining Provisions
The specific substantive and procedural requirements for the approval of a SCEA include the following:
1. An initial study shall be prepared for a SCEA to identify all significant impacts or potentially significant impacts of the TPP, except for the following:
a. Growth-inducing impacts, and
b. Project-specific or cumulative impacts from cars and light trucks on global warming or the regional transportation network.
2. The initial study shall identify any cumulative impacts that have been adequately addressed and mitigated in a prior applicable certified EIR, in this case, SCAG’s 2020–2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR.
Where the lead agency determines the impact has been adequately addressed and mitigated, the impact shall not be cumulatively considerable.
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3. The SCEA shall contain mitigation measures that either avoid or mitigate to a level of insignificance all potentially significant or significant effects of the project required to be identified in the initial study.
4. The SCEA is not required to include an analysis of alternatives because like a negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration, the SCEA can only be used if there are no significant impacts that need to be reduced or eliminated through project alternatives.
5. A draft of the SCEA shall be circulated for a public comment period not less than 30 days, and the lead agency shall consider all comments received prior to acting on the SCEA.
6. The SCEA may be approved by the lead agency after the lead agency conducts a public hearing, reviews comments received, and finds the following:
a. All potentially significant or significant effects required to be identified in the initial study have been identified and analyzed, and
b. With respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study, either of the following applies:
i. Changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project that avoid or mitigate the significant effects to a level of insignificance. ii. Those changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency.
7. The lead agency’s decision to review and approve a TPP with a SCEA shall be reviewed under the substantial evidence standard.
Organization of the SCEA
Based on the information presented above, the SCEA for the Project is organized as follows:
Executive Summary. This chapter provides a summary of SB 375, the TPP criteria, a Project summary, a summary of the environmental analysis and conclusions, and a table containing the mitigation measures proposed.
Section 1.0: Introduction. This chapter provides introductory information about the Project and background information regarding SB 375, lists the TPP criteria, and describes the required content of the SCEA.
Section 2.0: Project Description. This chapter provides a detailed description of the environmental setting and the Project, including Project characteristics and environmental setting.
Section 3.0: SCEA Findings and Consistency. This chapter includes a discussion of the Project’s consistency with the TPP criteria listed above and demonstrates that the Project satisfies all necessary criteria for approval of a SCEA as set forth in California PRC Sections 21155.2 and 21159.28(a).
Section 4.0: Mitigation Measures from Prior EIRs. This chapter identifies all of the mitigation measures contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs (MMRP) for SCAG’s 2016–2040 RTP/SCS Program EIR, SCAG’s 2020–2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR, and the Burbank General Plan Program EIR, and a discussion of the applicability of the mitigation measures to the Project. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 1.0
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Section 5.0: Initial Study and Environmental Analysis. This section contains the completed Initial Study Checklist and assesses the significant level under each environmental impact category.
Section 6.0: Evaluation of Environmental Impacts. Each environmental issue identified in the Initial Study Checklist contains an assessment and discussion of Project-specific and cumulative impacts associated with each subject area. Where the evaluation identifies potentially significant effects, as identified on the Checklist, mitigation measures are provided to reduce such impacts to less-than-significant levels.
Appendices. Includes various documents, technical reports, and information used in preparation of the SCEA.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Location
The 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project (Project) site is in the County of Los Angeles (County), approximately 8.8 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, in the southern portion of the City of Gardena (City), at 1610 West Artesia Boulevard; see Exhibit 2-1: Regional Vicinity Map.
The approximately 3.43-acre Project site is comprised of one parcel (APN 6106-013-049) along West Artesia Boulevard (an arterial street) generally situated between South Normandie Avenue and South Western Avenue; see Exhibit 2-2: Local Vicinity Map.
Environmental Setting
The City encompasses approximately six square miles in the County’s South Bay region and is bordered by the City of Hawthorne and unincorporated County lands to the north, the cities of Los Angeles and Torrance to the south, the City of Los Angeles to the east, and unincorporated County lands and the cities of Hawthorne and Torrance to the west. Gardena is an urbanized city with a range of residential densities, although low-density residential uses predominate. The City also contains a mix of retail, commercial, office, and industrial uses. The Project site is in an urbanized area with surrounding industrial, commercial, and residential land uses.
Three major freeways provide regional access to the Project site: Gardena Freeway (State Route [SR] 91) is oriented east to west immediately north of the Project site; San Diego Freeway (Interstate [I] 405) is approximately 0.8 mile south of the Project site; and the Harbor Freeway (I-110) is approximately 1.15 miles east of the Project site. Local access to the Project site is provided by South Normandie Avenue to the east and South Western Avenue to the west.
The Project will be served by a network of regional and local bus transit options. Specifically, the Project site is served by LA Metro, GTrans, and Torrance Transit. GTrans Line 2 serves the Project site via two bus stops on both the north and south side of South Western Avenue at the West Artesia Boulevard and South Western Avenue intersection (approximately 1,056 feet and 1,005 feet west of the Project site, respectively). The LA Metro Line 344 serves the Project site via bus stops on the intersections of (i) West Artesia Boulevard and South Western Avenue (approximately 1,068 feet west of the Project site) and (ii) West Artesia Boulevard and South Normandie Avenue (approximately 1,682 feet to the east of the Project site). Torrance Transit Line 13 serves the Project site via two bus stops on East and West Artesia Boulevard immediately north of the Project site. Pedestrian access to the Project site is provided via sidewalks along West Artesia Boulevard, South Normandie Avenue, and South Western Avenue. The Harbor Gateway Transit Center, which provides access to several local and express bus lines, including GTrans Lines 2; Torrance Transit Route 1, 4X, 6, and 13, is located at 731 West 182nd Street, approximately 0.9 miles southeast of the Project site. GTrans Line 2 provides fixed bus route serve with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours.
EXISTING ONSITE LAND USES
As shown on Exhibit 2-2, the Project site is currently developed with two, one-story commercial and industrial buildings totaling approximately 39,510 square feet (SF), an associated surface parking lot, and 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 2.0
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landscaping along West Artesia Boulevard. Table 2-1: Existing Onsite Structure Summary summarizes the existing onsite land uses, and indicates approximately 39,510 SF of floor area.
Table 2-1: Existing Onsite Structure Summary
Parcel Assessor’s Parcel
Number1
Parcel
Size
(Acres)1
Building Number/Address Year
Built2
Floor
Area
(SF)
1 6106-013-049 3.43
Building 1 Commercial Uses, 7,475 SF2
Building 1 Industrial Uses,
11,085 SF
1979 18,5603
Building 2
1610 West Artesia Boulevard 1979 20,9503
Total 3.43 39,510
Notes:
1. ParcelQuest. (January 2021). Assessor Data. Retrieved from: https://pqweb.parcelquest.com/#home.
2. Amanda Acuna Personal Communication (Email), December 15, 2023.
3. Approximate total floor area. Assumed to be 100 percent occupied.
EXISTING ONSITE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
The Gardena General Plan (General Plan) designates the Project site as Very High Density Residential, which provides for a compact, multi-family living environment and a residential density range of 51-70 dwelling units per acre (DU/AC).7Exhibit 2-3: Zoning Map depicts the Project site and surrounding area’s zoning and indicates the Project site is zoned Very High Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (R-6), which is intended as the highest density residential district for apartments and condominiums. Gardena Municipal Code (GMC) Chapter 18.18A, Very High Density Multifamily Residential Zone (R-6),specifies the R-6 Zone’s permitted and prohibited uses, and development standards, and GMC Chapter 18.42, General Provisions, specifies additional provisions for residential uses.
SURROUNDING LAND USES
The surrounding land uses, General Plan land use designations, and zoning are summarized in Table 2-2:
Surrounding Land Uses, and depicted on Exhibit 2-3.
Table 2-2: Surrounding Land Uses
Description Existing Land Use General Plan Designation Zoning1 North
(across Artesia
Blvd.)
Commercial and Single-Family
Residential
Specific Plan, Medium Density
Residential, and Commercial
Gardena Village Specific Plan,
Medium Density Multi-Family
Residential (R-3), and General
Commercial (C-3)
South Dominguez Channel Very High Density Residential,
and Public Institutional
Very High Density Multi-Family
Residential (R-6), and Office
(O)
East Residential/Commercial Artesia Mixed Use Artesia Mixed Use (AMU) 7 City of Gardena. (2006, Updated February 2023). Gardena General Plan 2006. page LU-13. Gardena, CA: City of Gardena. Retrieved from: https://cityofgardena.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Land-use-Plan-2023-UpdateFINAL.pdf, accessed June 2023. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 2.0
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Description Existing Land Use General Plan Designation Zoning1 West Industrial/Commercial Very High Density Residential Very High Density Multi-Family
Residential (R-6) and General
Commercial (C-3)
Notes:
1. City of Gardena General Plan and Zoning Map Viewer, available at:
https://cityofgardena.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d00dce8305304a68829a39dc9d700dac.
Figure 2-1: General Plan Land Use Designations
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Project Characteristics
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Project would demolish existing uses and redevelop an approximately 3.43-acre property into a multifamily residential development with 300 apartment units (283 market rate units and 17 affordable units) in a six-story, podium apartment building. Exhibit 2.4A: Conceptual Site Plan – Basement Level through Exhibit 2.4G: Conceptual Site Plan – Level 6 depict the Project’s Conceptual Site Plan by level. As shown in Table 2-3: Residential Unit Summary, various apartment types (i.e., studios, and one- and twobedroom units ranging from 515 SF to 1,280 SF are proposed on levels two to six, with various amenities (i.e., two pools, clubhouse, courtyard, fitness center, spa, golf lounge, and business center) proposed on the podium level and a lounge and deck on the roof. The building’s proposed height is 84.5 feet.
Additionally, the Project proposes approximately 49,701 SF of open space, including approximately 19,597 SF of private open space and approximately 30,104 SF of common open space.
Table 2-3: Residential Unit Summary
Dwelling Unit Type Total
Units
Unit Mix
Percentage1
Studio 55 18
1 Bedroom 151 50
2 Bedroom 94 31
Total 300 100
Notes:
1. Rounded to the nearest percent.
Source: TCA Architects, February 14, 2024
The Project proposes 240 DU at a base density of 70 DU/AC, and 60 DU considering a 25 percent density bonus, allowed for providing affordable housing.8 Additionally, 507 onsite parking spaces in an on-grade parking garage with one subterranean level are proposed.
The buildings would have a contemporary modern architecture style and would be subject to compliance with the development standards and provisions contained in GMC Chapter 18.18A, Very High Density Multifamily Residential Zone (R-6), and GMC Chapter 18.42, General Provisions, concerning site design, massing and articulation, exterior surfaces, roofs, windows, entries, trellises, and projections; see Exhibit 2-5: Representative Elevations.
Table 2-4: Land Use Summary - Proposed Project, summarizes the existing and proposed development according to land use type. As indicated in Table 2-4, it is assumed all approximately 39,510 SF of existing land uses (approximately 7,475 SF of commercial uses and approximately 32,035 SF of industrial uses) would be removed and replaced with the proposed residential development. Therefore, this analysis will evaluate the removal of 39,510 SF of commercial and industrial uses, and construction and operations of 300 DU.
8 Under the State Density Bonus Law, the Project is entitled to a 25 percent density bonus through the provision of seven percent very-low-income units, as well as one concession/incentive, and an unlimited number of waivers from development standards that would physically preclude construction of the Project at its sought density.
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Table 2-4: Land Use Summary - Proposed Project
Description Existing1
(Square Feet)
Proposed Project2
(Square Feet) (Dwelling Units)
Commercial to be Removed3-7,475 - -
Industrial to be Removed3-32,035
Project - Apartment Building (Residential)4- 363,246 300 Project – Apartment Building (Parking Garage) - 224,687 - Project Total -39,510 +548,423 +300
Notes:
1. See Table 2-1.
2. TCA Architects, February 14, 2024.
3. Data provided by the City on 12/15/23 via email.
4. Includes amenities.
LANDSCAPING
The Project would be subject to compliance with the development standards contained in GMC Section
18.42.075, Landscape Regulations, which includes requirements concerning plants, landscape maintenance, nonplanted areas, and sculptures. Exhibit 2-6: Conceptual Landscape Plan depicts the Project’s proposed landscaping plan. The Project proposes to remove approximately 43 trees and plant 103 trees throughout the Project site. Common area landscaping would be provided throughout the proposed courtyard on level two and the roof deck on level six. Landscaping would also be provided along the Project site’s perimeter on level one.
LIGHTING, SECURITY, AND SIGNAGE
Pursuant to GMC Section 18.42.150, Security and Lighting Plan, and GMC Section 18.42.120, Residential Criteria requirements, the Project would include a complete security and lighting plan to ensure that safety and security issues are addressed in the development’s design. The lighting plan would be required to demonstrate an average of one footcandle for all public and common areas. Further, all Project entries, parking areas, trash enclosures, outdoor areas, and pedestrian pathways would include dusk to dawn lighting for safety and security. The security lighting would not be directed beyond the Project site’s property line pursuant to GMC Section 18.42.150 requirements.
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
The Project proposes energy-saving and sustainable design features pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 24 (California Building Standards Code) requirements (i.e., Title 24 Part 3- California Electrical Code, Title 24 Part 5 – California Plumbing Code, Title 24 Part 6 – California Energy Code, and Title 24 Part 11 – California Green Building Standards (CALGreen Code)). Design features would include energy conservation, water conservation, and pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly site design. As it relates to energy conservation, the Project would include ENERGY STAR-rated appliances and install energyefficient HVAC systems. All glass used in the building design would have minimal reflectivity to reduce glare to surrounding neighbors. As it relates to water conservation, the Project would incorporate efficient water management and sustainable landscaping. Bicycle parking spaces would be provided on the Project site pursuant to GMC Section 18.18A.040(I)(4), Development Standards, requirements. In addition, at least 10 percent of the total onsite parking spaces would be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 2.0
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PARKING AND CIRCULATION
Parking and access are depicted in Exhibit 2-4A and Exhibit 2-4B. Access to the Project site would be provided via one driveway on Artesia Boulevard. A total of 507 onsite parking spaces would be provided in an on-grade parking garage with one subterranean level. The on-grade parking garage would contain 183 parking spaces (i.e., 175 standard, and eight accessible) and the subterranean level would contain 324 parking spaces (i.e., 319 standard, and five accessible). Of the 507 parking spaces, 468 would be for residents and 39 would be for guests. The Project site would provide 75 long-term bicycle parking spaces located with the ground level of the building and 4 short-term spaces located along Artesia Boulevard. In compliance with state and local law, parking will be unbundled from the units, meaning that charges for parking spaces are not included in rent.
CONSTRUCTION
Project construction is proposed to occur over approximately 27 months beginning in Summer 2024 and ending Fall 2026. Approximately 60,000 cubic yards of export are anticipated. The final grading plan would be reviewed and approved by the City prior to grading permit issuance.
Agreements, Permits, and Approvals
The City, as Lead Agency for the Project, has discretionary authority over the Project. To implement the Project, the Applicant would need to obtain, at a minimum, the following discretionary permits/approvals:
• Site Plan Review (SPR No. 7-23): Approve the development’s design pursuant to GMC Section
18.44, Site Plan Review.
• Density Bonus/Affordable Housing Agreement: To guarantee approximately six percent affordable housing for a period of 55 years pursuant to GMC Chapter 43, Density Bonus and Other Incentives. Under the State Density Bonus Law, the Project is entitled to a 25 percent density bonus through the provision of seven percent very-low-income units, as well as one concession/incentive, and an unlimited amount of waivers from development standards that would physically preclude Project construction at its sought density (including the density bonus).
The Applicant is requesting two waivers from the following development standards:
o Height. GMC Section 18.18A.040(G), Maximum Building Height, provides that multifamily residential projects permitted in the R-6 zone must be 40 feet tall if any portion of the development is within 20 feet of a property zoned R-1 or R-2, or a property line abutted a collector or local street. If not, the maximum height permitted is 75 feet. Here, the Project is not located within 20 feet of an R-1 or R-2 property, nor a collector or local street. Therefore, the applicable height standard is 75 feet. The Applicant requests a waiver pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law to construct the Project at 84.5 feet. o Storage Space. GMC Section 18.18A.040(H), Storage Space, requires “eighty continuous cubic feet of private secure storage space…for each dwelling unit with a minimum dimension of two feet in any direction.” As applied, the GMC would require the Project to provide 80 cubic feet (cf) of private secured storage space for all 300 units (i.e., 24,000 cf of storage space). The Applicant requests a waiver from this standard pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law and currently proposes to provide 124 storage spaces totaling 11,520 cf of storage space).
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o Massing. GMC 18.42.120(B)(1), Massing and Articulation, requires variations in wall plane (projection or recess) of a minimum of two feet are required for a minimum of twentyfive percent of all facades of first and second stories of residential buildings. The Project’s design endeavors to meet the intent of this design standard by providing significant massing breaks along Artesia Boulevard where feasible, including at the project entry. o Windows. GMC 18.42.120.F.1, Windows, requires all windows must be recessed by a minimum of four inches or be surrounded by molding at least three and one-half inches wide and projecting from the wall not less than three-quarters of an inch. The Applicant requests a waiver from this standard pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law and currently proposes to provide 2" window recesses at prominent façade locations to provide visual interest.
Additionally, the Developer is requesting reduced parking standards. Under the Density Bonus law, a developer may request, and the city shall not require a vehicle parking ratio that is more than 1 space/unit for studio and 1 bedroom units and 1.5 spaces/unit for 2-3 bedroom units.
These ratios include guest parking spaces. Based on these requirements, Developer would only be required to provide a total of 339 parking spaces. Developer has exceeded this requirement by providing 507 spaces, 39 of which will be allocated for guest spaces. • Other Permits: Construction-related ministerial approvals (e.g., Grading Permit, Building Permit); and
• Environmental Assessment (EA No. 21-23): Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA)
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EXHIBIT 2-1: REGIONAL VICINITY MAP
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Source: Google Earth, July 7 2023.
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EXHIBIT 2.4A: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN - BASEMENT LEVEL
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Source: TCA Architects, Development Application, February 14, 2024.
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EXHIBIT 2.4B: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN - GROUND LEVEL
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Source: TCA Architects, Development Application, February 14, 2024.
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EXHIBIT 2.4C: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN - LEVEL 2
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Source: TCA Architects, Development Application, February 14, 2024.
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EXHIBIT 2.4D: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN - LEVEL 3
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Source: TCA Architects, Development Application, February 14, 2024.
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EXHIBIT 2.4E: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN - LEVEL 4
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Source: TCA Architects, Development Application, February 14, 2024.
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EXHIBIT 2.4F: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN - LEVEL 5
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Source: TCA Architects, Development Application, February 14, 2024.
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EXHIBIT 2.4G: CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN - LEVEL 6
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Source: TCA Architects, Development Application, February 14, 2024.
EXHIBIT 2-5: REPRESENTATIVE ELEVATIONS
1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
Source: TCA Architects, Development Application, February 14, 2024.
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EXHIBIT 2-6: CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN
1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
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SCEA FINDINGS AND CONSISTENCY
As discussed in Section 1.0: Introduction, a SCEA may be prepared for a project that (1) is consistent with the general use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in a SCS (see PRC Section 21155[a]) and (2) is a “transit priority project” (TPP) (as defined in PRC Section 21155[b]). As further described below, the Project meets these criteria and, thus, is eligible for certain CEQA streamlining benefits by way of preparing a SCEA for purposes of clearance under CEQA.
Specifically, PRC Section 21155(b) applies to a project that:
1. Is consistent with the general use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in either a sustainable communities strategy or an alternative planning strategy, for which the CARB has accepted a metropolitan planning organization’s determination that the sustainable communities strategy or the alternative planning strategy would, if implemented, achieve the GHG emission reduction targets established by CARB;
2. Is a TPP in that the project meets the following criteria:
a. Contains at least 50 percent residential use, based on total building square footage, and if the project contains between 26 percent and 50 percent nonresidential uses, a floor area ratio of not less than 0.75;
b. Provides a minimum net density of at least 20 units per acre; and c. Is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a RTP/SCS.
As discussed below, the Project qualifies as a TPP and meets the qualifying criteria pursuant to PRC Section 21155 as outlined above.
Criterion 1
The Project is consistent with the general use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the Project area in either a sustainable communities strategy or an alternative planning strategy.
SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS includes strategies for accommodating projected population, household, and employment growth in the SCAG region by 2045 as well as a transportation investment strategy for the region. These land use strategies are directly tied to supporting related GHG emissions reductions through increasing transportation choices with reduced dependence on automobiles and an increase in growth of walkable, mixed-use communities and High-Quality Transit Areas (HQTAs). The strategies encourage growth near destinations and mobility options, promote diverse housing choices, leverage technology innovations, support the implementation of sustainable policies, and promote a green region.
As a Land Use Tool, the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS identifies Priority Growth Areas (PGAs) throughout the SCAG region where 2020-2045 RTP/SCS strategies can be fully realized. These PGAs include Job Centers, Transit Priority Areas (TPAs), HQTAs, Neighborhood Mobility Areas (NMAs), Livable Corridors, and Spheres of Influence. These PGAs account for only four percent of the region’s total land area, but the implementation of SCAG’s growth strategies will help these areas accommodate an estimated 64 percent of forecasted household growth and 74 percent of forecasted employment growth between 2020 and 2045. This more compact form of regional development, if fully realized, can reduce travel distances, increase mobility options, improve access to workplaces, and conserve the region’s resource areas. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 4.0
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• Job Centers: Areas with denser employment than their surroundings. The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS prioritizes employment growth and residential growth in existing Job Centers to leverage existing density and infrastructure. When growth is concentrated in Job Centers, the length of vehicle trips for residents can be reduced.
• Transit Priority Areas: An area within one-half mile of existing or planned major transit stops in the region. A ‘major’ transit stop is defined as a site containing an existing or planned rail or bus rapid transit station, a ferry terminal served by either a bus or a rail transit service, or the intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods. TPAs are where Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) can be realized – where people can live, work, and play in higher-density, compact communities with ready access to a multitude of safe and convenient transportation alternatives. According to the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS, focusing on regional growth in areas with planned or existing transit stops is key to achieving equity, economic, and environmental goals.
Infill within TPAs can reinforce the assets of existing communities, efficiently leveraging existing infrastructure and potentially lessening impacts on natural and working lands. Growth within TPAs supports strategies outlined in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS for preserving natural lands and farmlands and alleviates development pressure in sensitive resource areas by promoting compact, focused infill development in established communities with access to high-quality transportation.
• High-Quality Transit Areas: An area within one-half mile of a well-serviced existing or planned transit stop or transit corridor with 15-minute or better service frequency (headways) during peak commute hours. Like TPAs, HQTAs are places where vibrant TOD can be realized and are a cornerstone of land use planning best practices in the SCAG region. HQTAs represent under three percent of the region’s acreage but are projected to be home to over 51 percent of new households between 2016 and 2045. Infrastructure investments that support walkable, compact communities that integrate land use and transportation planning for a better functioning built environment are essential within HQTAs. Active transportation and new developments should be context-sensitive, responding to the existing physical conditions of the surrounding area.
Sensitively designed TODs can preserve existing development patterns and neighborhood character while providing a balance of housing choices. • Neighborhood Mobility Areas: Areas that focus on creating, improving, restoring, and enhancing safe and convenient connections to schools, shopping, services, places of worship, parks, greenways, and other destinations. NMAs are PGAs with robust residential to non-residential land use connections, high roadway intersection densities, and low-to-moderate traffic speeds. NMAs can encourage safer, multimodal, short trips in existing and planned neighborhoods and reduce reliance on single occupancy vehicles. NMAs support the principles of center-focused placemaking. Fundamental to neighborhood scale mobility in urban, suburban, and rural settings is encouraging “walkability,” active transportation, and short, shared vehicular trips on a connected network through increased density, mixed land uses, neighborhood design, enhanced destination accessibility, and reduced distance to transit. Targeting future growth in these areas has inherent benefits to Southern California residents – providing access to “walkable” and destination-rich neighborhoods to more people in the future. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 4.0
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• Livable Corridors: The Livable Corridor strategy encourages local jurisdictions to plan and zone for increased density at nodes along key corridors, and to “redevelop” single-story underperforming retail with well-designed, higher-density housing and employment centers. Growth at strategic nodes along key corridors, many of which are within HQTAs, will make transit a more convenient and viable option. The Livable Corridors strategy is comprised of three components that encourage context-sensitive density, improve retail performance, combat disinvestment, and improve fiscal outcomes for local communities.
The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS identifies these PGAs on Exhibits 3.4 through 3.10, which are included in this SCEA as Exhibits 3-1 through 3-7. As shown in these exhibits, the Project site is located near a Job Center and within the boundaries of an HQTA. The Project site is not within a TPA, NMA, Livable Corridor, or SOI.
The Project would be consistent with the general use designation, density, and building intensity set forth in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS for both of these PGAs in that the Project includes the development of 300 apartment units (including 17 affordable units).
Because the Project would develop residential uses on an infill site within walking distance of multiple transit opportunities and existing residential areas, employment, and commercial and industrial uses, the Project would leverage existing density and infrastructure to reduce the length of vehicle trips for residents and employees. The Project’s provision of bicycle infrastructure would allow residents and guests to utilize bicycles for short-and long-term visits. The Project site’s proximity to numerous local highfrequency bus routes and the Harbor Gateway Transit Center encourages the utilization of public transit as a mode of transportation to and from the Project site and nearby uses, thereby reducing dependence on automobile travel and reducing VMT and mobile-source GHG emissions.
Consistent with the land use policies for HQTAs, the Project would be context-sensitive and would preserve the existing development patterns and neighborhood character by developing within a highly urbanized part of the City that is well-served by multiple regional and local transit lines. The Project’s proposed residential uses would be consistent with the surrounding residential uses. The Project’s pedestrian-oriented development and bicycle infrastructure would allow for safe and convenient connections to local destinations. The Project’s transit-oriented residential and mixed-income development would be consistent with SCAG’s land use strategies related to reducing GHG emissions by encouraging growth near destinations and mobility options. As such, the Project would be consistent with the land use, density, and intensity of development specified in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS for projects near Job Centers and in HQTAs.
EXHIBIT 3-1: PRIORITY GROWTH AREAS VERSUS GROWTH CONSTRAINTS 1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
Source: SCAG. (2020). RTP/SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) of the SCAG, Exhibit 3.4.
Project Site
EXHIBIT 3-2: PRIORITY GROWTH AREAS - SPHERES OF INFLUENCE 1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
Source: SCAG. (2020). RTP/SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) of the SCAG, Exhibit 3.5.
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EXHIBIT 3-3: PRIORITY GROWTH AREAS - JOB CENTERS
1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
Source: SCAG. (2020). RTP/SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) of the SCAG, Exhibit 3.6.
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EXHIBIT 3-4: PRIORITY GROWTH AREAS - TRANSIT PRIORITY AREAS 1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
Source: SCAG. (2020). RTP/SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) of the SCAG, Exhibit 3.7.
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EXHIBIT 3-5: PRIORITY GROWTH AREAS - HIGH QUALITY TRANSIT AREAS 1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
Source: SCAG. (2020). RTP/SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) of the SCAG, Exhibit 3.8.
Project Site
EXHIBIT 3-6: PRIORITY GROWTH AREAS - NEIGHBORHOOD MOBILITY AREAS 1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
Source: SCAG. (2020). RTP/SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) of the SCAG, Exhibit 3.9.
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EXHIBIT 3-7: PRIORITY GROWTH AREAS - LIVABLE CORRIDORS
1610 Artesia Boulevard Project
Source: SCAG. (2020). RTP/SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) of the SCAG, Exhibit 3.10.
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APPLICABLE POLICIES SPECIFIED FOR THE PROJECT AREA
The Project would be consistent with applicable goals, policies, and strategies in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS, as outlined in Table 3-1: Consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Goals and Table 3-2: Consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Guiding Principle and Strategies. As such, the Project is consistent with Criterion
1. Table 3-1: Consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Goals Goals and Policies Consistency Assessment
2020-2045 RTP/SCS Goals
Goal 1. Encourage regional economic prosperity
and global competitiveness.
Not Applicable. This Goal is directed towards SCAG and
the City and does not apply to the Project.
Goal 2. Improve mobility, accessibility, reliability,
and travel safety for people and goods.
Consistent. As a Land Use Tool, the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS
identifies PGAs throughout the SCAG region where 2020-
2045 RTP/SCS strategies can be fully realized. These PGAs include Job Centers, TPAs, HQTAs, NMAs, Livable
Corridors, and SOIs. The Project site is located near a Job Center and within an HQTA.
The Project would develop a six-story podium apartment
building consisting of 300 DU. The 300 DU would be
include 55 studio, 151 one-bedroom, and 94 twobedroom DU, with 17 of the units to be affordable. Since the Project would develop residential uses on an infill site within walking distance of multiple transit opportunities and existing residential, commercial, and industrial uses, the Project would leverage the existing density and
infrastructure to support mobility and accessibility for residents and visitors to the Project site.
The Project will be served by a network of regional and local bus transit options. Specifically, the Project site is served by LA Metro, GTrans, and Torrance Transit. GTrans Line 2 serves the Project site via two bus stops on both the north and south either side of South Western Avenue at the West Artesia Boulevard and South Western Avenue
intersection (i.e., approximately 1,056 feet and 1,005 feet west of the Project site, respectively). The LA Metro Line 344 serves the Project site via bus stops on the
intersections of (i) West Artesia Boulevard and South
Western Avenue (approximately 1,068 feet west of the
Project site) and (ii) West Artesia Boulevard and South Normandie Avenue (approximately 1,682 feet to the east
of the Project site). Torrance Transit Line 13 serves the Project site via two bus stops on East and West Artesia Boulevard almost immediately north of the Project site.
Pedestrian access to the Project site is provided via
sidewalks along Artesia Boulevard, South Normandie
Avenue, and South Western Avenue. The Harbor Gateway
Transit Center, which provides access to several local and express bus lines, is located at 731 West 182nd Street, approximately 0.9 miles southeast of the Project site.
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As the Project would develop new infill housing, including affordable residential units, within walking distance of existing transit stops and services, the Project would
provide opportunities for residents to use public transit for work and personal trips. The Project also includes
design elements that would create bicycle and
pedestrian-oriented amenities including 75 bicycle
parking stalls. Pedestrian access to the Project would be provided on the ground floor off of West Artesia
Boulevard. Thus, the Project would encourage the
utilization of transit, bicycling, and walking as modes of transportation to and from the Project site and contribute to the productivity and use of the regional transportation system by providing housing near transit. This supports the goal of increased mobility, accessibility, and reliability.
The Project would support travel safety near the Project site by providing new lighting within the Project site and around the perimeter, including new building
identification lighting, accent lighting, wayfinding,
balcony lighting, and security lighting. The Project would incorporate pedestrian lighting along Artesia Boulevard.
Additionally, pedestrian areas, including pathways and
entryways into the Project, would be well-lit for security.
The Project would be subject to a Site Plan Review to
ensure vehicle and pedestrian safety throughout the
project. Therefore, the Project is consistent with this Goal.
Goal 3. Enhance the preservation, security, and
resilience of the regional transportation system.
Consistent. The Project would support this goal by
providing residents and visitors with convenient access to public transit and opportunities for walking and biking.
The Project includes pedestrian improvements that would improve travel safety and reliability at the Project site.
Vehicular access to the Project would be provided via one driveway on West Artesia Boulevard. Additionally,
residents and guests would have pedestrian access to the site via two entryways on West Artesia Boulevard. In
addition, the Project would include on-site security
features such as security lighting and landscaping designs that will allow for high visibility. As described above under Goal 2, the Project site is located in proximity to public transit opportunities, which provide safe and reliable
travel options for Project residents and guests. The
Project would also provide 75 bicycle parking stalls on the ground floor. Thus, the Project would promote travel
safety and reliability for the people in the region who travel to and from the Project site and through the
surrounding area. Therefore, the Project is consistent
with this Goal.
Goal 4. Increase person and goods movement and
travel choices within the transportation system.
Consistent. The Project is an infill development in an area that promotes the use of a variety of transportation
options, which include walking, biking, and the use of
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public transportation. The Project consists of 300 DU and associated open space and amenities. Future Project
residents and visitors could access the site using GTrans Line 2, LA Metro Line 344, and Torrance Transit Line 13.
Given the Project’s proximity to transit and street
improvements along West Artesia Boulevard, the Project
would promote the use of a variety of transportation
options by providing residents and visitors with
convenient access to public transit and opportunities
including regional transportation and bus systems. The
Project would contribute to the productivity and use of the regional transportation system by providing housing near transit. Therefore, the Project is consistent with this Goal.
Goal 5. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
improve air quality.
Consistent. The Project proposes to redevelop an
approximately 3.43-acre property into a multi-family
residential development with 300 apartment units (283
market rate units and 17 affordable units) in a six-story, podium apartment building. The Project is in an area that promotes the use of a variety of transportation options, which include walking, biking, and the use of public
transportation. The Project would comply with all
regulations and policies aimed at reducing energy and
greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels, and promoting energy-efficient standards and
transportation. Additionally, energy-saving and
sustainable design features would be incorporated into
the Project as the proposed building would be subject to compliance with California Building Standards Code.
Design features would include energy conservation,
water conservation, and pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly site design. As it relates to energy conservation, the
Project would include ENERGY STAR-rated appliances and
install energy-efficient HVAC systems. All glass used in the building design would have minimal reflectivity to reduce glare to surrounding neighbors. As it relates to water
conservation, the Project would incorporate efficient
water management and sustainable landscaping. Bicycle
parking spaces would be provided on the Project site
pursuant to GMC Section 18.18A.040(I)(4), Development
Standards, requirements. In addition, at least 10 percent of the total onsite parking spaces would be electric vehicle charging spaces (EV spaces) capable of supporting future Level 2 EVSE. Therefore, the Project is consistent with this Goal.
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Goal 6. Support healthy and equitable
communities.
Consistent. The Project would support the use of multimodal transportation options. The Project is a new infill residential development that would provide new housing, including affordable housing, within an HQTA. The Project is located near a variety of transit options that will
facilitate the use of alternative modes of transportation which will aid in reducing car trips and reducing impacts to air quality. The Project would also provide 75 bicycle parking stalls as required by GMC Section
18.18A.040(I)(4). Therefore, the Project is consistent with this Goal.
Goal 8. Leverage new transportation technologies
and data-driven solutions that result in more
efficient travel.
Consistent. The Project would meet the requirements for the City’s Green Building Code and the CALGreen Code by including at least 35 percent of the Project’s vehicle
parking spaces to be capable of accommodating electric
vehicle charging stations. The Project would be built to the current building codes that require sustainability
measures such as efficient energy systems. Therefore, the Project is consistent with this Goal.
Goal 9. Encourage development of diverse housing
types in areas that are supported by multiple
transportation options.
Consistent. The Project site is located in a SCAG HQTA and near a Job Center near existing public transit
opportunities provided via GTrans, LA Metro, and
Torrance Transit. The Project would encourage the use of transit, walking, and bicycling because the Project would locate market rate and affordable residential
development in an area within walking and biking
distance of GTrans Line 2, LA Metro Line 344, and
Torrance Transit Line 13 and provides 75 bicycle parking spaces. Pedestrian access to the Project site would be
provided on the ground floor off of West Artesia
Boulevard. The Project would maintain dedications and
improvements along West Artesia Boulevard to upgrade
and maintain the sidewalk in conformance with current
standards, thereby enhancing pedestrian mobility. As a
result, the Project would encourage land use and growth patterns that facilitate transit and active transportation by creating diverse housing opportunities and creating
walkable areas; providing a variety of transportation
choices; and providing opportunities for residents to use public transit for work trips and walk/bike to retail
businesses near the Project site. Therefore, the Project is consistent with this Goal.
Goal 10. Promote conservation of natural and
agricultural lands and restoration of habitats.
Not Applicable. This Goal is not applicable to the Project since the Project site does not contain any natural or
agricultural lands.
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Table 3-2: Consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Guiding Principle and Strategies Policies and Strategies Consistency Assessment
2020-2045 RTP/SCS Guiding Principles
Principle 1. Base transportation
investments on adopted regional
performance indicators and MAP21/FAST Act regional targets.
Not Applicable. This Guiding Principle is directed towards SCAG and the City and does not apply to the Project.
Principle 2. Place high priority for
transportation funding in the
region on projects and programs
that improve mobility,
accessibility, reliability and safety,
and that preserve the existing
transportation system
Not Applicable. This Guiding Principle is directed towards SCAG and the City and does not apply to the Project.
Principle 3. Assure that land use
and growth strategies recognize
local input, promote sustainable
transportation options, and
support equitable and adaptable
communities
Consistent. The Project site’s urban infill location near mass transit and proximity to services, commercial uses, and employment opportunities promotes a pedestrian-friendly environment and supports equitable and adaptable communities. The Project site’s location also promotes the use of a variety of transportation options, which include walking and the use of public transportation. Therefore, the Project is consistent with this Guiding Principle.
Principle 4. Encourage RTP/SCS
investments and strategies that
collectively result in reduced nonrecurrent congestion and demand for single occupancy vehicle use,
by leveraging new transportation
technologies and expanding travel
choices
Consistent. This Guiding Principle relates to SCAG’s goals in supporting investments and strategies to reduce congestion and the use of singleoccupant vehicles. Nevertheless, the Project is located within a HQTA. The Project would support public transportation and other alternative methods of transportation (e.g., transit, walking, and biking). Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this Guiding Principle.
Principle 5. Encourage
transportation investments that
will result in improved air quality
and public health, and reduced
greenhouse gas emissions
Consistent. This Guiding Principle is directed towards SCAG and the City and does not apply to the Project. However, this relates to 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Goal 5 in Table 3.1 above. The Project is an infill development with marketrate and affordable housing in an area that promotes the use of a variety of transportation options, which includes walking, biking, and the use of public transportation. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this Guiding Principle.
Principle 6. Monitor progress on
all aspects of the Plan, including
the timely implementation of
projects, programs, and strategies
Not Applicable. This Guiding Principle is directed towards SCAG and not does apply to individual projects such as the Project.
Principle 7. Regionally,
transportation investments should
reflect best-known science
regarding climate change
vulnerability, in order to design for
long term resilience
Not Applicable. This Guiding Principle is directed towards SCAG and not does apply to individual projects such as the Project.
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Strategy 1. Focus Growth Near
Destinations and Mobility Options
Consistent. The Project site is located within an HQTA and near a Job Center. The Project would provide market-rate and affordable multi-family housing within an existing transit-accessible area. The Project would include market-rate and affordable housing in a variety of sizes, with different bedroom units that accommodate a range of households. In addition, the Project would provide short-term and long-term bicycle parking for residents and visitors. The Project would provide various pedestrian-oriented improvements, including installing landscaping and pedestrian-scale tenant signage and lighting to facilitate access and safety, and improvements to sidewalks. Therefore, the Project is consistent with implementing this Strategy.
Strategy 2. Promote Diverse
Housing Choices
Consistent. The Project would develop a multi-family residential development with 300 apartment units (283 market rate and 17 affordable) in a six-story podium apartment building. Various apartment types (i.e., studios, and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 515 SF to 1,280 SF) are proposed on levels two and six, with amenities on the podium level.
This would place diverse housing choices near public transit stops.
Therefore, the Project is consistent with implementing this Strategy.
Strategy 3. Leverage Technology
Innovations
Not Applicable. This Strategy is directed towards SCAG and does not apply to the Project.
Strategy 4. Support
Implementation of Sustainability
Policies
Consistent. The Project would exceed California Building Standards Code efficiency standards and reduce water consumption when compared to the regional average household consumption. The Project would incorporate low-impact sustainable design features and components to conserve resources. In addition, the Project would be constructed consistent with the most recent building code, which requires infrastructure to support future installation of EV charging equipment consistent with the applicable CALGreen Code requirements. In compliance with the EV charging requirements, the Project proposes 51 EV-Capable stalls, 127 EV-Ready stalls, and 26 EV Chargers. Therefore, the Project is consistent with implementing this Strategy.
Strategy 5. Promote a Green
Region
Consistent. The Project would comply with California Building Standards Code efficiency standards. Additionally, the Project includes water-efficient design features, such as water-efficient fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping, and water-efficient irrigation. Further, the Project’s incorporation of bicycle and pedestrian-friendly elements and location near various bus lines would provide future residents and visitors with various affordable transportation options. The Project also promotes and provides residents and visitors with opportunities to utilize alternative transportation modes and further reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicle trips to the Project site. The Project would encourage the use of transit, walking, and bicycling, as the Project is locating residential development on a site that is within an area with numerous bus lines, sidewalks, and bicycle infrastructure. Therefore, the Project is consistent with implementing this Strategy.
Source: Southern California Association of Governments, Connect SoCal (2020-2045 RTP/SCS), September 2020. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 4.0
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Criterion 2
Contains at least 50 percent residential use, based on total building square footage and, if the project contains between 26 percent and 50 percent non-residential uses, a floor area ratio of not less than
0.75. The Project would redevelop an approximately 3.43-acre property into a multi-family residential development with 300 apartment units (283 market rate and 17 affordable units) in a six-story podium apartment building; see Exhibit 2.4A: Conceptual Site Plan – Basement Level through Exhibit 2.4E:
Conceptual Site Plan – Level 6, which depict the Project’s Conceptual Site Plan by level. As shown in Table 2-2: Residential Unit Summary, various apartment types (i.e., studios, and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 515 SF to 1,280 SF are proposed on levels two to six, with amenities (i.e., two pools, clubhouse, courtyard, fitness center, spa, golf lounge, and business center) proposed on the podium level and a lounge and deck on the roof. Therefore, the Project would consist of 100 percent residential uses and is consistent with Criterion 2.
Criterion 3
The Project provides a minimum net density of at least 20 dwelling units per acre.
The Project would develop the 3.43-acre Project site at 300 DU. The net density for the Project is approximately 88 DU/AC, which exceeds the required minimum of 20 DU/AC. As such, the Project is consistent with Criterion 3.
Criterion 4
The Project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan.
PRC Section 21064.3 defines a major transit stop as a site containing any of the following: (a) An existing rail or bus rapid transit station; (b) A ferry terminal is served by either a bus or rail transit service; or (c) The intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods. The closest major transit stop to the Project site is the Harbor Gateway Transit Center, which provides access to several local and express bus lines, is located at 731 West 182nd Street, approximately 0.9 mile southeast of the Project site. As such, the Project site is not located within one-half mile of a major transit stop. PRC Section 21155(b) defines a high-quality transit corridor, as used in the definition of transit priority project, as a corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours. Finally, pursuant to PRC Section 21155(b), a project shall be considered to be within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor if all parcels within the project have no more than 25 percent of their area farther than one-half mile from the stop or corridor and if not more than 10 percent of the residential units or 100 units, whichever is less, in the project, are farther than one-half mile from the stop or corridor.
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less than 15-minutes during peak commute hours.9Therefore, South Western Avenue is a high-quality transit corridor within one-half mile of the Project site. Further, as depicted in Exhibit 3-5: Priority Growth Areas – High Quality Transit Areas, the Project site is located wholly within a HQTA, which are defined in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS as areas within one-half mile from a “major transit stop” and/or a “high-quality transit corridor.” As such, the Project would be located within one-half mile of a high-quality transit corridor included in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS and is consistent with Criterion 4.
As described in Section 2.2: Environmental Setting, the Project site is located on West Artesia Boulevard, which qualifies as a HQTA because it is located within one-half mile from a high-quality transit corridor (i.e., South Western Avenue). As discussed in Section 2.2, the Project site is served by a network of regional and local bus transit options. Specifically, the Project site is served by LA Metro, GTrans, and Torrance Transit. GTrans Line 2 serves the Project site via two bus stops on both the north and south side of South Western Avenue at the West Artesia Boulevard and South Western Avenue intersection (i.e., approximately 1,056 feet and 1,005 feet west of the Project site, respectively). GTrans Line 2 provides service intervals less than 15 minutes during peak commute hours. As such, the Project would be located within one-half mile of a high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan and is consistent with Criterion 4.
9 City of Gardena. GTrans Line 2 Schedule. Available at: https://ridegtrans.com/line/2/. Accessed December 2023. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 4.0
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MITIGATION MEASURES FROM PRIOR EIRS
PRC Section 21151.2 requires that a Transit Priority Project (TPP) incorporate all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria from prior applicable EIRs, in this case, SCAG’s 2020–2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR dated May 2020 and the September 2020–2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR Addendum.
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR (2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR MMRP) includes programmatic mitigation measures to be implemented by SCAG and project-level mitigation measures that SCAG encourages local agencies to implement, as appropriate and feasible, as part of project-specific environmental review.
As stated by SCAG, SCAG has no authority to impose mitigation measures on individual projects for which it is not the lead agency. However, for projects seeking to use CEQA streamlining and/or to tier from the Program EIR, project-level mitigation measures included in the Program EIR (or comparable measures) should be required by the local lead agency as appropriate and feasible. Many lead agencies have existing regulations, policies, and/or standard conditions of approval that address potential impacts. Nothing in the Program EIR is intended to supersede existing regulations and policies of individual jurisdictions. Since SCAG has no authority to impose mitigation measures, mitigation measures to be implemented by local jurisdictions are subject to a lead agency’s independent discretion as to whether measures are applicable to projects in their respective jurisdictions. Lead agencies may use, amend, or not use measures identified in the Program EIR, as appropriate, to address project-specific conditions. The determination of significance and identification of appropriate mitigation is solely the responsibility of the lead agency.
As shown in Table 4-1: Applicability of 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Final EIR Mitigation Measures below, to comply with PRC Section 21151.2, the City has reviewed all mitigation measures contained in the 2020- 2045 RTP/SCS Program EIR MMRP and determined their applicability to the Project. For each such mitigation measure, the City considered whether to incorporate the mitigation measure from SCAG’s Program EIR or whether an equally effective existing City mitigation measure, standard Condition of Approval, or other City regulation or federal, state, or regional regulation would supersede SCAG’s mitigation measures. A discussion of the City’s applicability determination is found in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1: Applicability of 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Final EIR Mitigation Measures Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project
AESTHETICS
Impact AES-1 Potential to have a substantial adverse
effect on a scenic vista.
PMM AES-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to address potential
aesthetic impacts to scenic vistas, as applicable and
feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Use a palette of colors, textures, building materials that are graffiti-resistant, and/or plant materials
that complement the surrounding landscape and
development.
Not Applicable. This measure is to mitigate impacts
on scenic vistas. The Project would not impact a
scenic vista.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project b) Use contour grading to better match surrounding
terrain. Contour edges of major cut-and-fill to
provide a more natural looking finished profile.
c) Use alternating facades to “break up” large
facades and provide visual interest.
d) Design new corridor landscaping to respect
existing natural and man-made features and to
complement the dominant landscaping of the
surrounding areas.
e) Replace and renew landscaping along corridors
with road widenings, interchange projects, and
related improvements.
f) Retain or replace trees bordering highways, so
that clear-cutting is not evident.
g) Provide new corridor landscaping that respects
and provides appropriate transition to existing
natural and man-made features and is
complementary to the dominant landscaping or
native habitats of surrounding areas.
h) Reduce the visibility of construction staging areas
by fencing and screening these areas with low
contrast materials consistent with the surrounding
environment, and by revegetating graded slopes
and exposed earth surfaces at the earliest
opportunity.
i) Use see-through safety barrier designs (e.g.,
railings rather than walls).
Impact AES-2 Potential to substantially damage scenic
resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway.
See PMM AES-1, above.
Not Applicable. The Project would not impact any
scenic resources.
Impact AES-3 Potential to substantially degrade the
existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. In an urbanized area, would the project
conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations
governing scenic quality.
PMM AES-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to address potential
aesthetic impacts that substantially degrade visual
character, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures
identified by the Lead Agency:
• Minimize contrasts in scale and massing between the
projects and surrounding natural forms and
development, minimize their intrusion into important
viewsheds, and use contour grading to better match
Not Applicable. The Project is located in an urbanized
area. The Project would be subject to the
requirements of GMC Chapter 18.18A, Very High
Density Multifamily Residential Zone (R-6), which
addresses permitted and prohibited development
intended to provide for the highest density
residential district for apartments and
condominiums. GMC Section 18.18A.040,
Development Standards, discusses property
development standards that apply to all land and
buildings in the R-6 zone. Additionally, the Project
would be required to comply with the applicable
provisions of GMC Chapter 18.42, General Provisions,
which addresses fences, hedges, and walls; setbacks;
security and lighting plans, and pedestrian amenities
amongst others. As part of the City’s Site Plan Review
process required under GMC Chapter 18.44, Site Plan
Review, the Project’s site plan would be reviewed
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project surrounding terrain in accordance with county and city
hillside ordinances, where applicable.
• Design landscaping along highway corridors to add
significant natural elements and visual interest to soften the hard-edged, linear transportation corridors.
• Require development of design guidelines for projects that make elements of proposed buildings/facilities
visually compatible, or minimize visibility of changes in visual quality or character through use of hardscape and softscape solutions. Specific measures to be addressed
include setback buffers, landscaping, color, texture,
signage, and lighting criteria.
• Design projects consistent with design guidelines of
applicable general plans.
• Require that sites are kept in a blight/nuisance-free condition. Remove blight or nuisances that compromise
visual character or visual quality of project areas
including graffiti abatement, trash removal, landscape
management, maintenance of signage and billboards in
good condition, and replace compromised native
vegetation and landscape.
• Where sound walls are proposed, require sound wall
construction and design methods that account for visual impacts as follows:
− use transparent panels to preserve views where
sound walls would block views from residences;
− use landscaped earth berm or a combination wall
and berm to minimize the apparent sound wall
height;
− construct sound walls of materials whose color
and texture complements the surrounding
landscape and development;
• Design sound walls to increase visual interest, reduce apparent height, and be visually compatible with the
surrounding area; and landscape the sound walls with
plants that screen the sound wall, preferably with either native vegetation or landscaping that complements the
dominant landscaping of surrounding areas.
and only approved after finding the proposed
development, including the uses and the physical
design of the development, is consistent with the
intent and general purposes of the General Plan and
provisions of the GMC, and will not adversely affect
the orderly and harmonious development of the area
(GMC Section 18.44.030, Factors for Approval).
Although the GMC does not identify specific
regulations governing scenic quality, the City’s site
plan review process would ensure the physical design
of the proposed Project is consistent and compatible
with the site and surrounding area. Thus, the Project
would not conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality incorporation of
this mitigation measure is not required.
Impact AES-4 Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area.
PMM AES-3: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to address potential
aesthetic impacts that substantially degrade visual
character, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures
identified by the Lead Agency:
Not Applicable. The Project will not degrade the
visual character as the development will replace an
industrial use with a visually attractive residential
development that will add landscaping and
architectural features. Nonetheless,
• Measures a), c), d), e), g), h), and i), are
incorporated into the Project as development
standards and compliance will happen through
the City’s development review process.
• Measure b) is applicable through regulatory
measures as the GMC prohibits construction
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project a) Use lighting fixtures that are adequately shielded
to a point below the light bulb and reflector and
that prevent unnecessary glare onto adjacent
properties.
b) Restrict the operation of outdoor lighting for
construction and operation activities to the hours
of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. or as otherwise required
by applicable local rules or ordinances.
c) Use high pressure sodium and/or cut-off fixtures
instead of typical mercury-vapor fixtures for
outdoor lighting.
d) Use unidirectional lighting to avoid light trespass
onto adjacent properties.
e) Design exterior lighting to confine illumination to
the project site, and/or to areas which do not
include light-sensitive uses.
f) Provide structural and/or vegetative screening
from light-sensitive uses.
g) Shield and direct all new street and pedestrian
lighting away from light-sensitive off-site uses.
h) Use non-reflective glass or glass treated with a
non-reflective coating for all exterior windows and
glass used on building surfaces.
i) Architectural lighting shall be directed onto the
building surfaces and have low reflectivity to
minimize glare and limit light onto adjacent
properties.
• A condition will be added to Project approvals
that provides there shall be no outdoor
lighting for construction beyond 6:00 p.m.
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Impact AG-1 Potential to convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to
the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use.
PMM AG-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to address potential adverse effects on agricultural resources, as applicable and feasible.
Such measures may include the following or other
comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Require project sponsors to mitigate for loss of
farmland by providing permanent protection of inkind farmland in the form of easements, fees, or elimination of development rights/potential.
Not Applicable. The Project site is located in an
urbanized area of the City and is currently developed
with two, one-story commercial and industrial
buildings totaling approximately 39,510 SF, an
associated surface parking lot, and landscaping
abutting West Artesia Boulevard. According to the
California Department of Conservation Important
Farmland Finder, the Project site and surrounding
area are designated Urban and Built-Up Land.10 Thus,
incorporation of this mitigation measure is not
required.
10 California Department of Conservation. (2022). California Important Farmland Finder. Retrieved from:
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project b) Project relocation or corridor realignment to avoid
Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Local or Statewide Importance.
c) Maintain and expand agricultural land protections
such as urban growth boundaries.
d) Provide for mitigation fees to support a mitigation
bank that invests in farmer education, agricultural
infrastructure, water supply, marketing, etc. that
enhance the commercial viability of retained
agricultural lands.
e) Minimize severance and fragmentation of
agricultural land by constructing underpasses and
overpasses at reasonable intervals to provide
property access.
f) Use berms, buffer zones, setbacks, and fencing to
reduce conflicts between new development and
farming uses and protect the functions of
farmland.
Impact AG-2 Potential to conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract.
PMM AG-2: Project level mitigation measures can and
should be considered by Lead Agencies as applicable and feasible. Measures to reduce substantial adverse effects on Williamson Act contracts to the maximum extent
practicable, as determined appropriate by each Lead
Agency, may include the following, or other comparable
measures:
a) Project relocation or corridor realignment to avoid
lands in Williamson Act contracts.
b) Establish conservation easements consistent with
the recommendations of the Department of
Conservation, or 20-year Farmland Security Zone
contracts (Government Code Section 51296 et
seq.), 10-year Williamson Act contracts
(Government Code Section 51200 et seq.), or use
of other conservation tools available from the
California Department of Conservation Division of
Land Resource Protection.
Not Applicable. The Project site is not zoned for
agricultural production, there is no farmland at the
Project site, and there are no Williamson Act
contracts in effect for the Project site.11 The Project site is located in an urbanized area of the City and is currently improved with two, one-story commercial
and industrial buildings totaling approximately
39,510 SF, an associated surface parking lot, and
landscaping abutting West Artesia Boulevard. Thus,
incorporation of this mitigation measure is not
required.
Impact AG-3 Potential to conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section12220(g)), timberland (as defined in Public Resources Code Section4526), or timberland
zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government
Code Section51104(g)).
PMM AG-3: Project level mitigation measures can and
should be considered by Lead Agencies as applicable and Not Applicable. The Project site is located within an
urbanized area that is not designated as forestland,
timberland, or zoned Timberland Production. Thus,
incorporation of this mitigation measure is not
required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project feasible. Measures to reduce substantial adverse effects, through the conversion of Farmland to maximum extent
practicable, as determined appropriate by each Lead
Agency, may include the following, or other comparable
measures:
a) Minimize construction related impacts to
agricultural and forestry resources by locating
materials and stationary equipment in such a way
as to prevent conflict with agriculture and forestry
resources.
Impact AG-4 Potential to result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use.
See PMM AG-3, above.
Not Applicable. The Project site does not include
forest land; therefore, no forest land will be lost or
converted to non-forest uses. The Project site is
located in an urbanized area of the City and is
currently improved with two, one-story commercial
and industrial buildings totaling approximately
39,510 SF, an associated surface parking lot, and
landscaping abutting West Artesia Boulevard. Thus,
incorporation of this mitigation measure is not
required.
Impact AG-5 Potential to involve other changes in the
existing environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to nonagricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use.
PMM AG-2 and PMM GHG-1. See above and below.
PMM AG-4: Project level mitigation measures can and
should be considered by Lead Agencies as applicable and feasible. Measures to reduce substantial adverse effects, through the conversion of Farmland, to the maximum
extent practicable, as determined appropriate by each Lead Agency, may include the following, or other comparable
measures:
a) Design proposed projects to minimize, to the
greatest extent feasible, the loss of the highest
valued agricultural land.
b) Redesign project features to minimize
fragmenting or isolating Farmland. Where a
project involves acquiring land or easements,
ensure that the remaining non-project area is of a
size sufficient to allow economically viable farming
operations. The project proponents shall be
responsible for acquiring easements, making lot
line adjustments, and merging affected land
parcels into units suitable for continued
commercial agricultural management.
c) Reconnect utilities or infrastructure that serve
agricultural uses if these are disturbed by project
construction. If a project temporarily or
Not Applicable. Since the Project site is currently not used for any agricultural uses and is not forest land,
no agricultural use or forest land will be converted.
The Project site is located in an urbanized area of the City and is currently improved with two, one-story
commercial and industrial buildings totaling
approximately 39,510 SF, an associated surface
parking lot, and landscaping abutting West Artesia
Boulevard. Thus, incorporation of this mitigation
measure is not required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project permanently cuts off roadway access or removes
utility lines, irrigation features, or other
infrastructure, the project proponents shall be
responsible for restoring access as necessary to
ensure that economically viable to ensure that
economically viable farming operations are not
interrupted.
PMM AG-5: Project level mitigation measures can and
should be considered by Lead Agencies as applicable and feasible. Measures to reduce substantial adverse effects, through the conversion of Farmland, to the maximum
extent practicable, as determined appropriate by each Lead Agency, may include the following, or other comparable
measures:
a) Manage project operations to minimize the
introduction of invasive species or weeds that may
affect agricultural production on adjacent
agricultural land. Where a project has the
potential to introduce sensitive species or habitats
or have other spill-over effects on nearby
agricultural lands, the project proponents shall be
responsible for acquiring easements on nearby
agricultural land and/or financially compensating
for indirect effects on nearby agricultural land.
Easements (e.g., flowage easements) shall be
required for temporary or intermittent
interruption in farming activities (e.g., because of
seasonal flooding or groundwater seepage).
Acquisition or compensation would be required
for permanent or significant loss of economically
viable operations.
AIR QUALITY
Impact AQ-1 Potential to conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the applicable air quality plan.
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
Impact AQ-2 Potential to violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation.
PMM AQ-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to violating air quality standards. Such measures may include the following or other comparable
measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Minimize land disturbance.
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance.
The Project would be consistent with the majority of
the recommended mitigation measures as it would
comply with existing regulations that have been
identified and are required by the Southern
California Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) and the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) to facilitate consistency with plans for
attainment for the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS) and California Ambient Air
Quality Standards (CAAQS), as applicable and
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project b) Suspend grading and earth moving when wind
gusts exceed 25 miles per hour unless the soil is
wet enough to prevent dust plumes.
c) Cover trucks when hauling dirt.
d) Stabilize the surface of dirt piles if not removed
immediately.
e) Limit vehicular paths on unpaved surfaces and
stabilize any temporary roads.
f) Minimize unnecessary vehicular and machinery
activities.
g) Sweep paved streets at least once per day where
there is evidence of dirt that has been carried on
to the roadway.
h) Revegetate disturbed land, including vehicular
paths created during construction to avoid future
off-road vehicular activities.
i) On Caltrans projects, Caltrans Standard
Specifications 10-Dust Control, 17-Watering, and
18-Dust Palliative shall be incorporated into
project specifications.
j) Require contractors to assemble a comprehensive
inventory list (i.e., make, model, engine year,
horsepower, emission rates) of all heavy-duty offroad (portable and mobile) equipment (50 horsepower and greater) that could be used an
aggregate of 40 or more hours for the construction
project. Prepare a plan for approval by the
applicable air district demonstrating achievement
of the applicable percent reduction for a CARBapproved fleet. k) Ensure that all construction equipment is properly
tuned and maintained.
l) Minimize idling time to 5 minutes—saves fuel and
reduces emissions.
m) Provide an operational water truck on-site at all
times. Use watering trucks to minimize dust;
watering should be sufficient to confine dust
plumes to the project work areas. Sweep paved
streets at least once per day where there is
evidence of dirt that has been carried on to the
roadway.
n) Utilize existing power sources (e.g., power poles)
or clean fuel generators rather than temporary
power generators.
o) Develop a traffic plan to minimize community
impacts as a result of traffic flow interference from
construction activities. The plan may include
advance public notice of routing, use of public
transportation, and satellite parking areas with a
shuttle service. Schedule operations affecting
traffic for off-peak hours. Minimize obstruction of
through-traffic lanes. Provide a flag person to
feasible. Adherence to the following requirements by
SCAQMD, CARB, the State of California, and the
federal government would further ensure
consistency with PMM AQ-1.
Consistent with SCAQMD Rule 403, the following
measures shall be incorporated into Project plans
and specifications:
• Water or a stabilizing agent shall be applied to
exposed surfaces at least three times per day to
prevent generation of dust plumes.
• The construction contractor shall utilize at least
one of the following measures at each vehicle
egress to a paved public road:
- Install a pad consisting of washed gravel
maintained in clean condition to a depth of
at least six inches and extending at least 30
feet wide and at least 50 feet long;
- Pave the surface extending at least 100 feet
and at least 20 feet wide;
- Utilize shaker devices to remove bulk
material from tires and vehicle
undercarriages; or
- Install a wheel washing system to remove
bulk material from tires and vehicle
undercarriages.
• Construction activity on unpaved surfaces shall be
suspended when wind speed exceeds 25 miles per
hour (such as instantaneous gusts).
• Ground cover in disturbed areas shall be replaced
as quickly as possible.
• Traffic speeds on all unpaved roads shall be
reduced to 15 mph or less.
• Streets shall be swept at the end of the day if
visible soil is carried onto adjacent public paved
roads. If feasible, use water sweepers with
reclaimed water.
• Large bulldozers and excavators shall be
suspended during third smog alerts.
Consistent with SCAQMD Rule 1113, the following
measures shall be incorporated into Project plans
and specifications:
• The contractor shall use architectural coatings
that average 50 grams (g)/ Liters of Volatile
Organic Compound (L VOC) content or less.
• The development shall utilize low VOC cleaning
supplies.
Consistent with Section 2485 of Title 13 of the
California Code of Regulations, the following
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construction sites. Project sponsors should
consider developing a goal for the minimization of
community impacts.
p) As appropriate, require that portable engines and
portable engine-driven equipment units used at
the project work site, with the exception of onroad and off-road motor vehicles, obtain CARB Portable Equipment Registration with the state or
a local district permit. Arrange appropriate
consultations with the CARB or the District to
determine registration and permitting
requirements prior to equipment operation at the
site.
q) Require projects to use Tier 4 Final equipment or
better for all engines above 50 horsepower (hp). In
the event that construction equipment cannot
meet to Tier 4 Final engine certification, the
project representative or contractor must
demonstrate through future study with written
findings supported by substantial evidence that is
approved by SCAG before using other
technologies/strategies. Alternative applicable
strategies may include, but would not be limited
to, construction equipment with Tier 4 Interim or
reduction in the number and/or horsepower
rating of construction equipment and/or limiting
the number of construction equipment operating
at the same time. All equipment must be tuned
and maintained in compliance with the
manufacturer’s recommended maintenance
schedule and specifications. All maintenance
records for each equipment and their
contractor(s) should make available for inspection
and remain on-site for a period of at least two
years from completion of construction unless the
individual project can demonstrate that Tier 4
engines would not be required to mitigate
emissions below significance thresholds. Project
sponsors should also consider including ZE/ZNE
technologies where appropriate and feasible.
r) Projects located within the South Coast Air Basin
should consider applying for South Coast AQMD
“SOON” funds which provides funds to applicable
fleets for the purchase of commercially available
low emission heavy-duty engines to achieve nearterm reduction of NOx emissions from in-use offroad diesel vehicles. s) Projects located within AB 617 communities
should review the applicable Community
Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP) for additional
measures shall be incorporated into Project plans
and specifications:
• Heavy-duty trucks shall be prohibited from idling
in excess of five minutes, both on- and off-site.
Consistent with SCAQMD Rule 401 and CARB’s In-use
Off-road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation, the
following measures shall be incorporated into Project
plans and specifications:
• Equipment and vehicle engines shall be
maintained in good condition and in proper tune
per manufacturers’ specifications.
• When possible, electricity shall be utilized from
power supply sources rather than temporary
gasoline or diesel power generators, as feasible.
Compliance with these existing regulations would
facilitate consistency with plans for attainment of air quality standards identified by SCAQMD, CARB, the
State of California, and the federal government, and
would be equal to or more effective than PMM AQ1. Therefore, the Project would be consistent with this mitigation measure.
The requirement for Tier 4 equipment will be added
as a Condition of Approval.
Additionally, GMC Section 18.42.200E, Pre-Permit
Requirements, includes the following requirements:
• Prior to approval of grading plans or prior to
issuance of grading and building permits, the
following noise reduction techniques shall be
included in the construction plans or
specifications:
o Construction contracts specify that all
construction equipment, fixed or
mobile, shall be equipped with properly
operating and maintained mufflers and
other state-required noise attenuation
devices.
o The project Applicant shall
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
city’s building official that construction
noise reduction methods shall be used
where feasible, including shutting off
idling equipment.
o During construction, equipment staging
areas shall be located such that the
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projects.
t) Where applicable, projects should provide
information about air quality related programs to
schools, including the Environmental Justice
Community Partnerships (EJCP), Clean Air Ranger
Education (CARE), and Why Air Quality Matters
programs.
u) Projects should work with local cities and counties
to install adequate signage that prohibits truck
idling in certain locations (e.g., near schools and
sensitive receptors).
v) As applicable for airport projects, the following
measures should be considered:
a. Considering operational improvements
to reduce taxi time and auxiliary power
unit usage, where feasible. Additionally,
consider single engine taxing, if feasible
as allowed per Federal Aviation
Administration guidelines.
b. Set goals to achieve a reduction in
emissions from aircraft operations over
the lifetime of the proposed project.
c. Require the use of ground service
equipment (GSE) that can operate on
battery-power. If electric equipment
cannot be obtained, require the use of
alternative fuel, the cleanest gasoline
equipment, or Tier 4, at a minimum.
w) As applicable for port projects, the following
measures should be considered:
a. Develop specific timelines for
transitioning to zero emission cargo
handling equipment (CHE).
b. Develop interim performance standards
with a minimum amount of CHE
replacement each year to ensure
adequate progress.
c. Use short side electric power for ships,
which may include tugboats and other
ocean-going vessels or develop
incentives to gradually ramp up the usage
of shore power.
d. Install the appropriate infrastructure to
provide shore power to operate the
ships. Electrical hookups should be
appropriately sized.
e. Maximize participation in the Port of Los
Angeles’ Vessel Speed Reduction
Program or the Port of Long Beach’s
Green Flag Initiation Program in order to
o Per GMC Section 8.36.080, Exemptions,
construction activities shall not occur
during the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00
a.m. on weekdays; between the hours
of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday;
or any time on Sunday or a federal
holiday.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project reduce the speed of vessel transiting
within 40 nautical miles of Point Fermin.
f. Encourage the participation in the Green
Ship Incentives.
g. Offer incentives to encourage the use of
on-dock rail.
x) As applicable for rail projects, the following
measures should be considered:
a. Provide the highest incentives for electric
locomotives and then locomotives that
meet Tier 5 emission standards with a
floor on the incentives for locomotives
that meet Tier 4 emission standards.
y) Project that will introduce sensitive receptors
within 500 feet of freeways and other sources
should consider installing high efficiency of
enhanced filtration units, such as Minimum
Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or better.
Installation of enhanced filtration units can be
verified during occupancy inspection prior to the
issuance of an occupancy permit.
z) Develop an ongoing monitoring, inspection, and
maintenance program for the MERV filters.
a. Disclose potential health impacts to
prospective sensitive receptors from
living in close proximity to freeways or
other sources of air pollution and the
reduced effectiveness of air filtration
systems when windows are open or
residents are outside.
b. Identify the responsible implementing
and enforcement agency to ensure that
enhanced filtration units are installed onsite before a permit of occupancy is issued.
c. Disclose the potential increases in energy
cost for running the HVAC system to
prospective residences.
d. Provide information to residences on
where MERV filters can be purchased.
e. Provide recommended schedule (e.g.,
every year or every six months) for
replacing the enhanced filtration units.
f. Identify the responsible entity such as
future residents themselves,
Homeowner’s Association, or property
managers for ensuring enhanced
filtration units are replaced on time.
g. Identify, provide, and disclose ongoing
cost sharing strategies, if any, for
replacing the enhanced filtration units.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project h. Set criteria for assessing progress in
installing and replacing the enhanced
filtration units.
i. Develop a process for evaluating the
effectiveness of the enhanced filtration
units.
aa) Consult the SCAG Environmental Justice Toolbox
for potential measures to address impacts to lowincome and/or minority communities.
Impact AQ-3 Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard.
See PMM AQ-1, above.
Not Applicable. See discussion of the applicability of
PMM AQ-1, above.
Impact AQ-4 Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations.
See PMM AQ-1, above.
Not Applicable. See discussion of the applicability of
PMM AQ-1, above.
Impact AQ-5 Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people.
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Impact BIO-1 Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modification, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US
Fish and Wildlife Service.
PMM BIO-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to threatened and endangered species, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the
following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Require project design to avoid occupied habitat,
potentially suitable habitat, and designated critical
habitat, wherever practicable and feasible.
b) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible,
provide conservation measures to fulfill the
requirements of the applicable authorization for
incidental take pursuant to Section 7 or 10(a) of
the federal Endangered Species Act or Section
2081 of the California Endangered Species Act to
support issuance of an incidental take permit,
and/or as identified in local or regional plans.
Not Applicable. PMM BIO-1 does not apply to the
Project. The Project site is fully developed with
approximately 39,510 SF of commercial and
industrial land uses. No natural habitats are present
on-site, with only landscaping present. The Project is
located in an urbanized area with surrounding
industrial, commercial, and residential land uses. No
natural habitats are present within these adjacent
areas, with only landscaping present. Based on
review of the existing and adjacent site conditions,
no candidate, sensitive, or special-status plant or
wildlife species, riparian habitat, or other sensitive
natural community, or wetlands are present on or
adjacent to the Project site. In addition, according to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s National
Wetlands Inventory, no protected wetlands are
located within or in the vicinity of the Project site.
Additionally, the Project site and immediate
surrounding area are not within or near a Significant
Ecological Area designated by Los Angeles County.
The Project is also not located within an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation
Community Plan, or other approved local, regional,
or State conservation habitat plan. Thus,
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Conservation strategies to protect the survival and
recovery of federally and state-listed endangered
and local special status species may include:
i. Impact minimization strategies
ii. Contribution of in-lieu fees for in-kind
conservation and mitigation efforts
iii. Use of in-kind mitigation bank credits
iv. Funding of research and recovery effort
v. Habitat restoration
vi. Establishment of conservation easements
vii. Permanent dedication of in-kind habitat
3) Design projects to avoid desert native plants
protected under the California Desert Native
Plants Act, salvage and relocate desert native
plants, and/or pay in lieu fees to support off-site
long-term conservation strategies.
4) Temporary access roads and staging areas will not
be located within areas containing sensitive
plants, wildlife species or native habitat wherever
feasible, so as to avoid or minimize impacts to
these species.
5) Develop and implement a Worker Environmental
Awareness Program (environmental education) to
inform project workers of their responsibilities to
avoid and minimize impacts on sensitive biological
resources.
6) Retain a qualified botanist to document the
presence or absence of special status plants
before project implementation.
7) Appoint a qualified biologist to monitor
construction activities that may occur in or
adjacent to occupied sensitive species’ habitat to
facilitate avoidance of resources not permitted for
impact.
8) Appoint a qualified biologist to monitor
implementation of mitigation measures.
9) Schedule construction activities to avoid sensitive
times for biological resources (e.g., steelhead
spawning periods during the winter and spring,
nesting bird season) and to avoid the rainy season
when erosion and sediment transport is increased.
10) Develop an invasive species control plan
associated with project construction.
11) If construction occurs during breeding seasons in
or adjacent to suitable habitat, include
appropriate sound attenuation measures required
for sensitive avian species and other best
management practices appropriate for potential
local sensitive wildlife.
12) Conduct pre-construction monitoring to delineate
occupied sensitive species’ habitat to facilitate
avoidance.
incorporation of this mitigation measure is not
required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project 13) Where projects are determined to be within
suitable habitat and may impact listed or sensitive
species that have specific field survey protocols or
guidelines outlined by the USFWS, CDFW, or other
local agency, conduct preconstruction surveys
that follow applicable protocols and guidelines
and are conducted by qualified and/or certified
personnel.
Impact BIO-2 Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service.
See PMM BIO-1, above.
PMM BIO-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to riparian habitats and other sensitive natural communities, as applicable and feasible. Such
measures may include the following or other comparable
measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consult with the USFWS and NMFS where such
state-designated sensitive or riparian habitats
provide potential or occupied habitat for federally
listed rare, threatened, and endangered species
afforded protection pursuant to the federal ESA.
b) Consult with the USFS where such statedesignated sensitive or riparian habitats provide potential or occupied habitat for federally listed
rare, threatened, and endangered species
afforded protection pursuant to the federal ESA
and any additional species afforded protection by
an adopted Forest Land Management Plan or
Resource Management Plan for the four national
forests in the six-county area: Angeles, Cleveland,
Los Padres, and San Bernardino.
c) Consult with the CDFW where such statedesignated sensitive or riparian habitats provide potential or occupied habitat for state-listed rare,
threatened, and endangered species afforded
protection pursuant to the California ESA, or Fully
Protected Species afforded protection pursuant to
the State Fish and Game Code.
d) Consult with the CDFW pursuant to the provisions
of Section 1600 of the State Fish and Game Code
as they relate to lakes and streambeds.
Not Applicable. See consistency analysis for PMM
BIO-1 under Impact BIO-1.
PMM BIO-2 does not apply to the Project as the
Project is in a fully urbanized area. The Project would not be developed on sensitive or riparian habitat.
Therefore, development of the Project would not
result in adverse effects to any sensitive or riparian
habitat that could support any species identified or
designated as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game (CDFG) or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS). Thus, incorporation of PMM BIO-2 is not
required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project e) Consult with the USFWS, USFS, CDFW, and
counties and cities in the SCAG region, where
state-designated sensitive or riparian habitats are
occupied by birds afforded protection pursuant to
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act during the breeding
season.
f) Consult with the CDFW for state-designated
sensitive or riparian habitats where fur-bearing
mammals, afforded protection pursuant to the
provisions of the State Fish and Game Code for furbeaming mammals, are actively using the areas in conjunction with breeding activities.
g) Require project design to avoid sensitive natural
communities and riparian habitats, wherever
practicable and feasible.
h) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible,
develop sufficient conservation measures through
coordination with local agencies and the
regulatory agency (i.e., USFWS or CDFW) to
protect sensitive natural communities and riparian
habitats and develop appropriate compensatory
mitigation, where required.
i) Appoint a qualified wetland biologist to monitor
construction activities that may occur in or
adjacent to sensitive communities.
j) Appoint a qualified wetland biologist to monitor
implementation of mitigation measures.
k) Schedule construction activities to avoid sensitive
times for biological resources and to avoid the
rainy season when erosion and sediment transport
is increased.
l) When construction activities require stream
crossings, schedule work during dry conditions
and use rubber-wheeled vehicles, when feasible.
Have a qualified wetland scientist determine if
potential project impacts require a Notification of
Lake or Streambed Alteration to CDFW during the
planning phase of projects.
m) Consult with local agencies, jurisdictions, and
landowners where such state-designated sensitive
or riparian habitats are afforded protection
pursuant an adopted regional conservation plan.
n) Install fencing and/or mark sensitive habitat to be
avoided during construction activities.
o) Salvage and stockpile topsoil (the surface material
from 6 to 12 inches deep) and perennial native
plants, when recommended by the qualified
wetland biologist, for use in restoring native
vegetation to areas of temporary disturbance
within the project area. Salvage of soils containing
invasive species, seeds and/or rhizomes will be
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project avoided as identified by the qualified wetland
biologist.
p) Revegetate with appropriate native vegetation
following the completion of construction
activities, as identified by the qualified wetland
biologist.
q) Complete habitat enhancement (e.g., through
removal of non-native invasive wetland species
and replacement with more ecologically valuable
native species).
r) Use Best Management Practices (BMPs) at
construction sites to minimize erosion and
sediment transport from the area. BMPs include
encouraging growth of vegetation in disturbed
areas, using straw bales or other silt-catching
devices, and using settling basins to minimize soil
transport.
Impact BIO-3 Have a substantial adverse effect on State or Federally Protected Wetlands (including but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption or other means.
See PMM BIO-1 and PMM BIO-2, above.
PMM BIO-3: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to wetlands, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable
measures identified by the Lead Agency.
a) Require project design to avoid federally
protected aquatic resources consistent with the
provisions of Sections 404 and 401 of the CWA,
wherever practicable and feasible.
b) Where the lead agency has identified that a
project, or other regionally significant project, has
the potential to impact other wetlands or waters,
such as those considered Waters Of the State of
California under the State Wetland Definition and
Procedures for Dischargers of Dredged or Fill
Material to Waters of the State, not protected
under Section 404 or 401 of the CWA, seek
comparable coverage for these wetlands and
waters in consultation with the SWRCB, applicable
RWQCB, and CDFW.
c) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible,
develop sufficient conservation measures to fulfill
the requirements of the applicable authorization
for impacts to federal and state protected aquatic
resource to support issuance of a permit under
Section 404 of the CWA as administered by the
Not Applicable. See consistency analysis for PMM
BIO-1 and PMM BIO-2 under Impacts BIO-1 and BIO2, respectively.
PMM BIO-3 does not apply to the Project because the
Project site does not include any protected wetlands
or water features that are in the jurisdiction and
responsibility of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or
any other public agencies and/or Lead Agencies.
Thus, incorporation of PMM BIO-3 is not required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project USACE. The use of an authorized Nationwide
Permit or issuance of an individual permit requires
the project Applicant to demonstrate compliance
with the USACE’s Final Compensatory Mitigation
Rule. The USACE reviews projects to ensure
environmental impacts to aquatic resources are
avoided or minimized as much as possible.
Consistent with the administration’s performance
standard of “no net loss of wetlands” a USACE
permit may require a project proponent to
restore, establish, enhance or preserve other
aquatic resources in order to replace those
affected by the proposed project. This
compensatory mitigation process seeks to replace
the loss of existing aquatic resource functions and
area. Project proponents required to complete
mitigation are encouraged to use a watershed
approach and watershed planning information.
The new rule establishes performance standards,
sets timeframes for decision making, and to the
extent possible, establishes equivalent
requirements and standards for the three sources
of compensatory mitigation:
− Permittee-responsible mitigation
− Contribution of in-kind in-lieu fees
− Use of in-kind mitigation bank credits
− Where avoidance is determined to be
infeasible and
d) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible
and proposed projects' impacts exceed an existing
Nationwide Permit (NWP) and/or California
SWRCB-certified NWP, or applicable County
Special Area Management Plan (SAMP), the lead
agency should provide USACE and SWRCB (where
applicable) an alternative analysis consistent with
the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable
Alternatives in this order of priorities:
− Avoidance
− Impact Minimization
− On-site alternatives
− Off-site alternatives
e) Require review of construction drawings by a
certified wetland delineator as part of each
project-specific environmental analysis to
determine whether aquatic resources will be
affected and, if necessary, perform formal wetland
delineation.
Impact BIO-4 Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife
Not Applicable. See consistency analysis for PMM
BIO-1, PMM BIO-2, and PMM BIO-3 under Impacts
BIO-1, BIO-2, and BIO-3, respectively.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.
See PMM BIO-1 through PMM BIO-3, above.
PMM BIO-4: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to wildlife movement, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consult with the USFS where impacts to migratory
wildlife corridors may occur in an area afforded
protection by an adopted Forest Land
Management Plan or Resource Management Plan
for the four national forests in the six-County area:
Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San
Bernardino.
b) Consult with counties, cities, and other local
organizations when impacts may occur to open
space areas that have been designated as
important for wildlife movement related to local
ordinances or conservation plans.
c) Prohibit construction activities within 500 feet of
occupied breeding areas for wildlife afforded
protection pursuant to Title 14 Section 460 of the
California Code of Regulations protecting furbearing mammals, during the breeding season. d) Conduct a survey to identify active raptor and
other migratory nongame bird nests by a qualified
biologist at least two weeks before the start of
construction at project sites from February 1
through August 31.
e) Prohibit construction activities with 300 feet of
occupied nest of birds afforded protection
pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, during
the breeding season.
f) Ensure that suitable nesting sites for migratory
nongame native bird species protected under the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act and/or trees with
unoccupied raptor nests should only be removed
prior to February 1, or following the nesting
season.
g) When feasible and practicable, proposed projects
will be designed to minimize impacts to wildlife
movement and habitat connectivity and preserve
existing and functional wildlife corridors.
h) Conduct site-specific analyses of opportunities to
preserve or improve habitat linkages with areas
on- and off-site.
i) Long linear projects with the possibility of
impacting wildlife movement should analyze
The Project site is located in a developed, urban area
and is surrounded by other existing urban uses
including commercial, industrial, and residential
uses. The Project would not be developed on or
adjacent to any existing open space, habitat area,
wildlife nursery, or wildlife corridor. Therefore,
development of the Project would not interfere with
the movement of any native resident or migratory
fish or wildlife species; with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors; or impede
the use of native wildlife nursery sites. Thus,
incorporation of PMM BIO-4 is not required.
Regardless of the non-applicability of PMM BIO-4,
the Project will be required to comply with GMC
Section 18.42.210E, Migratory Bird Protection, which
states:
• Migratory Bird Protection. Construction,
grubbing, brushing, or tree removal shall be
conducted outside of the state identified nesting
season for migratory birds (typically March 15th
through September 1st) if possible. If
construction is conducted during nesting season,
a pre-construction nesting bird survey shall be
conducted within and immediately adjacent to
the project site by a qualified professional
biologist no more than seven days prior to the
beginning of any project-related physical activity
that is likely to impact migratory birds. If active
nests are found during the pre-construction
nesting bird survey, a nesting bird plan (NBP)
shall be prepared by a qualified biologist and
implemented during construction. At a
minimum, the NBP shall include guidelines for
addressing active nests, establishing buffers,
monitoring, and reporting. The size, location and
duration of all buffer zones, if required, shall be
based on the nesting species, nesting stage, nest
location, its sensitivity to disturbance, and
intensity and duration of the disturbance
activity. The buffers shall be maintained until the
breeding season has ended or until a qualified
professional biologist has determined that the
birds have fledged and are no longer reliant
upon the nest or parental care for survival.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project habitat linkages/wildlife movement corridors on a
broad scale to avoid critical narrow choke points
that could reduce function of recognized
movement corridor.
j) Require review of construction drawings and
habitat connectivity mapping by a qualified
biologist to determine the risk of habitat
fragmentation.
k) Pursue mitigation banking to preserve habitat
linkages and corridors (opportunities to purchase,
maintain, and/or restore offsite habitat).
l) When practicable and feasible design projects to
promote wildlife corridor redundancy by including
multiple connections between habitat patches.
m) Evaluate the potential for installation of
overpasses, underpasses, and culverts to create
wildlife crossings in cases where a roadway or
other transportation project may interrupt the
flow of species through their habitat. Retrofitting
of existing infrastructure in project areas should
also be considered for wildlife crossings for
purposes of mitigation.
n) Install wildlife fencing where appropriate to
minimize the probability of wildlife injury due to
direct interaction between wildlife and roads or
construction.
o) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible,
design sufficient conservation measures through
coordination with local agencies and the
regulatory agency (i.e., USFWS or CDFW) and in
accordance with the respective counties and cities
general plans to establish plans to mitigate for the
loss of fish and wildlife movement corridors
and/or wildlife nursery sites. The consideration of
conservation measures may include the following
measures, in addition to the measures outlined in
MM-BIO-1(b), where applicable:
− Wildlife movement buffer zones
− Corridor realignment
− Appropriately spaced breaks in center
barriers
− Stream rerouting
− Culverts
− Creation of artificial movement corridors such
as freeway under- or overpasses
− Other comparable measures
p) Where the lead agency has identified that a
RTP/SCS project, or other regionally significant
project, has the potential to impact other open
space or nursery site areas, seek comparable
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project coverage for these areas in consultation with the
USFWS, CDFW, NMFS, or other local jurisdictions.
q) Incorporate applicable and appropriate guidance
(e.g., FHWA-HEP-16-059), as well as best
management practices, to benefit pollinators with
a focus on native plants.
Impact BIO-5 Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance.
See PMM BIO-1 through PMM BIO-4, above.
PMM BIO-5: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce conflicts with local policies and ordinances protecting biological resources, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the
following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consult with the appropriate local agency
responsible for the administration of the policy or
ordinance protecting biological resources.
b) Prioritize retention of trees on-site consistent with local regulations. Provide adequate protection
during the construction period for any trees that
are to remain standing, as recommended by an
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
certified arborist.
c) If specific project area trees are designated as
“Protected Trees,” “Landmark Trees,” or “Heritage
Trees,” obtain approval for encroachment or
removals through the appropriate entity, and
develop appropriate mitigation measures at that
time, to ensure that the trees are replaced.
Mitigation trees shall be locally collected native
species, as directed by a qualified biologist.
d) Appoint an ISA certified arborist to monitor
construction activities that may occur in areas with
trees are designated as “Protected Trees,”
“Landmark Trees,” or “Heritage Trees,” to
facilitate avoidance of resources not permitted for
impact. Before the start of any clearing,
excavation, construction or other work on the site,
securely fence off every protected tree deemed to
be potentially endangered by said site work. Keep
such fences in place for duration of all such work.
Clearly mark all trees to be removed.
e) Establish a scheme for the removal and disposal of
logs, brush, earth and other debris that will avoid
injury to any protected tree. Where proposed
development or other site work could encroach
Not Applicable. See consistency analysis for PMM
BIO-1, PMM BIO-2, PMM BIO3, and PMM BIO-4
under BIO-1, BIO-2, BIO-3, and BIO-4, respectively.
The Project site is in a developed, urban area and
does not contain any trees or landscaping. The
Project would not be developed on existing open
space or sensitive habitat. As such, the Project would
not conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance. Thus, incorporation
of PMM BIO-5 is not required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project upon the protected perimeter of any protected
tree, incorporate special measures to allow the
roots to breathe and obtain water and nutrients.
Minimize any excavation, cutting, filing, or
compaction of the existing ground surface within
the protected perimeter. Require that no change
in existing ground level occur from the base of any
protected tree at any time. Require that no
burning or use of equipment with an open flame
occur near or within the protected perimeter of
any protected tree.
f) Require that no storage or dumping of oil, gas,
chemicals, or other substances that may be
harmful to trees occur from the base of any
protected trees, or any other location on the site
from which such substances might enter the
protected perimeter. Require that no heavy
construction equipment or construction materials
be operated or stored within a distance from the
base of any protected trees. Require that wires,
ropes, or other devices not be attached to any
protected tree, except as needed for support of
the tree. Require that no sign, other than a tag
showing the botanical classification, be attached
to any protected tree.
g) Thoroughly spray the leaves of protected trees
with water periodically during construction to
prevent buildup of dust and other pollution that
would inhibit leaf transpiration, as directed by the
certified arborist.
h) If any damage to a protected tree should occur
during or as a result of work on the site, the
appropriate local agency will be immediately
notified of such damage. If, such tree cannot be
preserved in a healthy state, as determined by the
certified arborist, require replacement of any tree
removed with another tree or trees on the same
site deemed adequate by the local agency to
compensate for the loss of the tree that is
removed. Remove all debris created as a result of
any tree removal work from the property within
two weeks of debris creation, and such debris shall
be properly disposed of in accordance with all
applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Design projects to avoid conflicts with local
policies and ordinances protecting biological
resources.
i) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible,
sufficient conservation measures to fulfill the
requirements of the applicable policy or ordinance
shall be developed, such as to support issuance of
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project a tree removal permit. The consideration of
conservation measures may include:
− Avoidance strategies
− Contribution of in-lieu fees
− Planting of replacement trees
− Re-landscaping areas with native vegetation
post-construction
− Other comparable measures developed in
consultation with local agency and certified
arborist.
Impact BIO-6 Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.
See PMM BIO-1 through PMM BIO-5, above.
PMM BIO-6: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects on HCPs and NCCPs, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable
measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consult with the appropriate federal, state, and/or
local agency responsible for the administration of
HCPs or NCCPs.
b) Wherever practicable and feasible, the project
shall be designed to avoid lands preserved under
the conditions of an HCP or NCCP.
c) Where avoidance is determined to be infeasible,
sufficient conservation measures to fulfill the
requirements of the HCP and/or NCCP, which
would include but not be limited to applicable
authorization for incidental take pursuant to
Section 7 or 10(a) of the federal Endangered
Species Act or Section 2081 of the California ESA,
shall be developed to support issuance of an
incidental take permit or any other permissions
required for development within the HCP/NCCP
boundaries. The consideration of additional
conservation measures would include the
measures outlined in SMM-BIO-2, where
applicable.
Not Applicable. See consistency analysis for PMM
BIO-1 under Impact BIO-1. PMM BIO-6 does not
apply to the Project because the Project site is not
subject to any provisions of any Habitat Conservation
Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state Habitat
Conservation Plan. Furthermore, the Project site is
not within or adjacent to an existing Significant
Ecological Area. Thus, incorporation of PMM BIO-6 is
not required.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Impact CULT-1 Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5.
PMM CULT-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Not Applicable. The Project site is currently improved
with two commercial and industrial buildings and a
surface parking lot. A Cultural Resources Assessment
was prepared for the Project site by Kimley-Horn and
Associates (see Appendix 6.5-1: Cultural Resources
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to historical resources, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5,
conduct a record search during the project
planning phase at the appropriate Information
Center to determine whether the project area has
been previously surveyed and whether historical
resources were identified.
b) During the project planning phase, retain a
qualified architectural historian, defined as an
individual who meets the Secretary of the
Interior’s (SOI) Professional Qualification
Standards (PQS) in Architectural History, to
conduct historic architectural surveys if a built
environment resource greater than 45 years in age
may be affected by the project or if recommended
by the Information Center.
c) Comply with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) including, but not limited
to, projects for which federal funding or approval
is required for the individual project. This law
requires federal agencies to evaluate the impact of
their actions on resources included in or eligible
for listing in the National Register. Federal
agencies must coordinate with the State Historic
Preservation Officer in evaluating impacts and
developing mitigation. These mitigation measures
may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Employ design measures to avoid historical
resources and undertake adaptive reuse
where appropriate and feasible. If resources
are to be preserved, as feasible, carry out the
maintenance, repair, stabilization,
rehabilitation, restoration, preservation,
conservation or reconstruction in a manner
consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s
Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating,
Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic
Buildings. If resources would be impacted,
impacts should be minimized to the extent
feasible.
- Where feasible, noise buffers/walls and/or
visual buffers/landscaping should be
constructed to preserve the contextual
setting of significant built resources.
d) If a project requires the relocation, rehabilitation, or alteration of an eligible historical resource, the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the
Assessment). As concluded in the Cultural Resources
Assessment, the two structures within the Project
area appear to have been constructed within the last
45 years, which is generally utilized as the age
threshold for identifying whether built properties are
considered historic in age. Further, no portion of the
Project site is listed in the Los Angeles Historic
Resources Inventory, the National Register of Historic
Places or listed in the California Registry of Historical Resources by the State Historical Resources
Commission, nor appears to be eligible under any of
the NRHP Criteria. The City does not have a historic
designation program or historic preservation
ordinance. Therefore, the Project would not
significantly affect any historical resources, and
application of PMM CULT-1 is not required.
Further, GMC Sections 18.42.210C, Paleontological
Resources, and 18.42.210D, Cultural Resources,
further require:
C. Paleontological Resources.
1. Prior to commencement of ground-disturbing
activities a qualified vertebrate paleontologist (as
defined by the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology)
shall develop worker environmental awareness
program (WEAP) training for construction personnel.
This training shall be presented to construction
personnel and include what fossil remains may be
found within the project area and policies and
procedures that must be followed in case of a
discovery. Verification of the WEAP training shall be
provided to the Gardena community development
department.
2. If fossils or fossil-bearing deposits are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within a
twenty-five-foot radius of the find shall halt and a
professional vertebrate paleontologist (as defined by
the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology) shall be
contacted immediately to evaluate the find. The
paleontologist shall have the authority to stop or
divert construction, as necessary. Documentation
and treatment of the discovery shall occur in
accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
standards. The significance of the find shall be
evaluated pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines. If
the discovery proves to be significant, before
construction activities resume at the location of the
find, additional work such as data recovery
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Treatment of Historic Properties should be used to
the maximum extent possible to ensure the
historical significance of the resource is not
impaired. The application of the standards should
be overseen by an architectural historian or
historic architect meeting the SOI PQS. Prior to any
construction activities that may affect the
historical resource, a report, meeting industry
standards, should identify and specify the
treatment of character-defining features and
construction activities and be provided to the Lead
Agency for review and approval.
e) If a project would result in the demolition or
significant alteration of a historical resource
eligible for or listed in the National Register of
Historic Places (NRHP), California Register of
Historical Resources (CRHR), or local register,
recordation should take the form of Historic
American Buildings Survey (HABS), Historic
American Engineering Record (HAER), or Historic
American Landscape Survey (HALS)
documentation, and should be performed by an
architectural historian or historian who meets the
SOI PQS. Recordation should meet the SOI
Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and
Engineering, which defines the products
acceptable for inclusion in the HABS/HAER/HALS
collection at the Library of Congress. The specific
scope and details of documentation should be
developed at the project level in coordination with
the Lead Agency.
f) During the project planning phase, obtain a
qualified archaeologist, defined as one who meets
the SOI PQS for archaeology, to conduct a record
search at the appropriate Information Center of
the California Historical Resources Information
System (CHRIS) to determine whether the project
area has been previously surveyed and whether
resources were identified.
g) Contact the NAHC to request a Sacred Lands File
search and a list of relevant Native American
contacts who may have additional information.
h) During the project planning phase, obtain a
qualified archaeologist or architectural historian
(depending on applicability) to conduct
archaeological and/or historic architectural
surveys as recommended by the qualified
professional, the Lead Agency, or the Information
Center. In the event the qualified professional or
Information Center will make a recommendation
on whether a survey is warranted based on the
sensitivity of the project area for archaeological
excavation may be warranted, as deemed necessary
by the paleontologist.
D. Cultural Resources.
1. If Native American or tribal cultural resources are
found on the site, the Applicant shall enter into a
cultural resources treatment agreement with a local
Native American tribe traditionally and culturally
affiliated with Gardena that is acknowledged by the
Native American Heritage Commission, which shall
address the following:
a. Treatment and disposition of cultural resources;
b. Designation, responsibilities, and participation of
professional tribal monitors during grading,
excavation and ground disturbing activities;
c. Project grading and development scheduling;
d. Terms of compensation for the tribal monitors;
e. Treatment and final disposition of any cultural
resources, sacred sites, and human remains
discovered on site;
f. Tribal monitor’s authority to stop and redirect
grading in order to evaluate the significance of any
potential resources discovered on the property, and
to make recommendations as to treatment; and
g. The Applicant’s agreement to relinquish
ownership of all cultural resources, including all
archaeological artifacts that are found on the project
area, to the tribe for proper treatment and
disposition; and the Applicant’s agreement that all
tribal sacred sites are to be avoided and preserved.
2. Human Remains.
a. In compliance with state law, if human remains are
unearthed, the project developer, pursuant to State
Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, will contact
the county coroner and ensure no further
disturbance occurs until the county coroner has
made the necessary findings as to origin and
disposition pursuant to PRC Section 5097.98.
b. If the remains are determined to be of Native
American descent, the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) must be notified within twentyfour hours.
3. Archaeological Resources:
Although the probability of encountering
archaeological resources at the site is low, the Project Applicant would be required to comply with the
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project resources. Survey shall be conducted where the
records indicate that no previous survey has been
conducted, or if survey has not been conducted
within the past 10 years. If tribal resources are
identified during tribal outreach, consultation, or
the record search, a Native American
representative traditionally affiliated with the
project area, as identified by the NAHC, shall be
given the opportunity to provide a representative
or monitor to assist with archaeological surveys.
i) If potentially significant archaeological resources
are identified through survey, and impacts to
these resources cannot be avoided, a Phase II
Testing and Evaluation investigation should be
performed by a qualified archaeologist prior to any
construction-related ground-disturbing activities
to determine significance. If resources determined
significant or unique through Phase II testing, and
avoidance is not possible, appropriate resourcespecific mitigation measures should be established by the lead agency, in consultation with consulting
tribes, where appropriate, and undertaken by
qualified personnel. These might include a Phase
III data recovery program implemented by a
qualified archaeologist and performed in
accordance with the OHP’s Archaeological
Resource Management Reports (ARMR):
Recommended Contents and Format and
Guidelines for Archaeological Research Designs.
Additional options can include 1) interpretative
signage, or 2) educational outreach that helps
inform the public of the past activities that
occurred in this area. Should the project require
extended Phase I testing, Phase II evaluation, or
Phase III data recovery, a Native American
representative traditionally affiliated with the
project area, as indicated by the NAHC, shall be
given the opportunity to provide a representative
or monitor to assist with the archaeological
assessments. The long-term disposition of
archaeological materials collected from a
significant resource should be determined in
consultation with the affiliated tribe(s), where
relevant; this could include curation with a
recognized scientific or educational repository,
transfer to the tribe, or respectful reinternment in
an area designated by the tribe.
j) In cases where the project area is developed and
no natural ground surface is exposed, sensitivity
for subsurface resources should be assessed based
on review of literature, geology, site development
history, and consultation with tribal parties. If this
City’s standard Condition of Approval for the
Inadvertent Discovery of Unknown Archaeological
Resources, which requires the following:
• If any archaeological materials are encountered
during the course of Project development, all
further development activity in the vicinity of the
materials shall halt and the services of an
archaeologist shall then be secured by
contacting the South Central Coastal
Information Center (657-278-5395) located at
California State University Fullerton, or a
member of the Society of Professional
Archaeologist (SOPA) or a SOPA-qualified
archaeologist, who shall assess the discovered
material(s) and prepare a survey, study, or
report evaluating the impact;
• The archaeologist’s survey, study or report shall
contain a recommendation(s), if necessary, for
the preservation, conservation, or relocation of
the resource; and
• The Project Applicant shall comply with the
recommendations of the evaluating
archaeologist, as contained in the survey, study,
or report.
• Project development activities may resume once
copies of the archaeological survey, study or
report are submitted to:
SCCIC Department of Anthropology
McCarthy Hall 477
CSU Fullerton
800 North State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92834
• Prior to building permit issuance, Applicant shall
submit a letter to the case file indicating what, if
any, archaeological reports have been
submitted, or a statement indicating that no
material was discovered.
• A covenant and agreement binding the Applicant
to this condition shall be recorded prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project archaeological desktop assessment indicates that
the project is located in an area sensitive for
archaeological resources, as determined by the
Lead Agency in consultation with a qualified
archaeologist, the project should retain an
archaeological monitor and, in the case of
sensitivity for tribal resources, a tribal monitor, to
observe ground disturbing operations, including
but not limited to grading, excavation, trenching,
or removal of existing features of the subject
property. The archaeological monitor should be
supervised by an archaeologist meeting the SOI
PQS
k) Conduct construction activities and excavation to
avoid cultural resources (if identified). If avoidance
is not feasible, further work may be needed to
determine the importance of a resource. Retain a
qualified archaeologist, and/or as appropriate, a
qualified architectural historian who should make
recommendations regarding the work necessary
to assess significance. If the cultural resource is
determined to be significant under state or federal
guidelines, impacts to the cultural resource will
need to be mitigated.
l) Stop construction activities and excavation in the
area where cultural resources are found until a
qualified archaeologist can determine whether
these resources are significant, and tribal
consultation can be conducted, in the case of tribal
resources. If the archaeologist determines that the
discovery is significant, its long-term disposition
should be determined in consultation with the
affiliated tribe(s); this could include curation with
a recognized scientific or educational repository,
transfer to the tribe, or respectful reinternment in
an area designated by the tribe.
Impact CULT-2 Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to
Section 15064.5.
See PMM CULT-1, above.
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance.
See discussion under Impact CULT-1 above.
Impact CULT-3 Disturb human remains, including those
interred outside of dedicated cemeteries.
PMM CULT-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to human remains, as applicable and
feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. The Project would be required to
comply with similar regulatory measures that are
equal to or more effective than PMM CULT-2. The
Project site is located within a highly developed
urban area on a previously disturbed site and the
potential for discovery of human remains is
considered low. Nonetheless, compliance with
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project a) In the event of discovery or recognition of any
human remains during construction or excavation
activities associated with the project, in any
location other than a dedicated cemetery, cease
further excavation or disturbance of the site or any
nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie
adjacent human remains until the coroner of the
county in which the remains are discovered has
been informed and has determined that no
investigation of the cause of death is required.
b) If any discovered remains are of Native American
origin, as determined by the county Coroner, an
experienced osteologist, or another qualified
professional:
− Contact the County Coroner to contact the
NAHC to designate a Native American Most
Likely Descendant (MLD). The MLD should
make a recommendation to the landowner or
the person responsible for the excavation
work, for means of treating or disposing of,
with appropriate dignity, the human remains
and any associated grave goods. This may
include obtaining a qualified archaeologist or
team of archaeologists to properly excavate
the human remains. In some cases, it is
necessary for the Lead Agency, qualified
archaeologist, or developer to also reach out
to the NAHC to coordinate and ensure
notification in the event the Coroner is not
available.
− If the NAHC is unable to identify a MLD, or the
MLD fails to make a recommendation within
48 hours after being notified by the
commission, or the landowner or his
representative rejects the recommendation
of the MLD and the mediation by the NAHC
fails to provide measures acceptable to the
landowner, obtain a culturally affiliated
Native American monitor, and an
archaeologist, if recommended by the Native
American monitor, and rebury the Native
American human remains and any associated
grave goods, with appropriate dignity, on the
property and in a location that is not subject
to further subsurface disturbance.
existing regulatory requirements would ensure that
potential human remains would be handled properly.
• Pursuant to State Health and Safety Code Section
7050.5, if human remains are encountered
unexpectedly during construction demolition
and/or grading activities, it is required that no
further disturbance shall occur until the County
Coroner has made the necessary findings as to
origin and disposition pursuant to California PRC
Section 5097.98. In the event that human remains
are discovered during excavation activities, the
following procedure shall be observed:
• Stop immediately and contact the County
Coroner:
1104 N. Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-343-0512
(8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) or 323-
343-0714 (after hours, Saturday, Sunday, and
holidays)
• If the remains are determined to be of Native
American descent, the Coroner has 24 hours to
notify the Native American Heritage Commission
(NAHC). The NAHC will immediately notify the
person it believes to be the most likely
descendent of the deceased Native American.
− The most likely descendent has 48 hours to
make recommendations to the owner, or
representative, for the treatment or
disposition, with proper dignity, of the
human remains and grave goods.
• If the owner does not accept the descendant’s
recommendations, the owner or the descendent
may request mediation by the NAHC.
Additionally, the Applicant will be required to comply
with GMC Section 18.42.210D.2, cited above.
ENERGY
Impact EN-1 Result in potentially significant
environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or
unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during
project construction or operation.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project No mitigation measures required.
Impact EN-2 Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency.
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Impact GEO-1 Directly or indirectly cause potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: (i) rupture of a known
earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42; (ii) strong seismic ground shaking; (iii) seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction; (iv) landslides.
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-2 Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil.
PMM GEO-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to historical resources, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Consistent with the CBC and local regulatory
agencies with oversight of development
associated with the Plan, ensure that site-specific
geotechnical investigations conducted by a
qualified geotechnical expert are conducted to
ascertain soil types prior to preparation of project
designs. These investigations can and should
identify areas of potential failure and recommend
remedial geotechnical measures to eliminate any
problems.
b) Consistent with the requirements of the State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for
projects over one acre in size, obtain coverage
under the General Construction Activity Storm
Water Permit (General Construction Permit)
issued by the SWRCB and prepare a stormwater
pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and submit the
plan for review and approval by the Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). At a
minimum, the SWPPP should include a description
of construction materials, practices, and
equipment storage and maintenance; a list of
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. The Project would be consistent with
PMM GEO-1 because the Project would be required
to comply with existing regulatory requirements
pertaining to erosion and stormwater control, as well
as the design and construction recommendations as
included in the Preliminary Geotechnical
Investigation Report (Appendix 6.7-1: Preliminary
Geotechnical Investigation Report).
The Project would also be required to obtain a
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) from the
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and
prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) which would include best management
practices (BMPs) to reduce water quality impacts,
including various measures to control on-site
erosion, reduce sediment flows into stormwater and
wind erosion; reduce tracking of soil and debris into
adjacent roadways and off-site areas; and manage
wastes, materials, wastewater, liquids, hazardous
materials, stockpiles, equipment, and other site
conditions to prevent pollutants from entering the
storm drain system. Additionally, the Project’s
construction activities would require grading,
excavation, and foundation permits or approvals
from the City, which would include requirements and
standards designed to limit potential impacts
associated with erosion to permitted levels. Thus,
application of PMM GEO-1 is not required due to
compliance with regulatory mitigation measures.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project pollutants likely to contact stormwater; sitespecific erosion and sedimentation control practices; a list of provisions to eliminate or reduce
discharge of materials to stormwater; best
management practices (BMPs); and an inspection
and monitoring program.
c) Consistent with the requirements of the SWRCB
and local regulatory agencies with oversight of
development associated with the Plan, ensure that
project designs provide adequate slope drainage
and appropriate landscaping to minimize the
occurrence of slope instability and erosion. Design
features should include measures to reduce
erosion caused by storm water. Road cuts should
be designed to maximize the potential for
revegetation.
d) Consistent with the CBC and local regulatory
agencies with oversight of development
associated with the Plan, ensure that, prior to
preparing project designs, new and abandoned
wells are identified within construction areas to
ensure the stability of nearby soils.
Impact GEO-3 Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse.
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-4 Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property.
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-5 Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not
available for the disposal of wastewater.
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
Impact GEO-6 Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique geologic
feature.
PMM GEO-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to paleontological resources. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures
identified by the Lead Agency:
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. The Project would be required to
comply with similar regulations that are equal to or
more effective than PMM GEO-2. The Project would
be required to comply with existing regulations
related to the discovery of unknown paleontological
resources, should they be encountered during
ground disturbing activities as outlined in PMM GEO2. If paleontological resources are discovered during excavation, grading, or construction, the City shall be notified immediately, and all work shall cease in the
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project a) Ensure compliance with the Paleontological
Resources Preservation Act, the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act, the Antiquities Act,
Section 5097.5 of the Public Resources Code (PRC),
adopted county and city general plans, and other
federal, state and local regulations, as applicable
and feasible, by adhering to and incorporating the
performance standards and practices from the
2010 Society for Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP)
standard procedures for the assessment and
mitigation of adverse impacts to paleontological
resources.
b) Obtain review by a qualified paleontologist (e.g.,
who meets the SVP standards for a Principal
Investigator or Project Paleontologist or the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) standards for
a Principal Investigator), to determine if the
project has the potential to require ground
disturbance of parent material with potential to
contain unique paleontological or resources, or to
require the substantial alteration of a unique
geologic feature. The assessment should include
museum records searches, a review of geologic
mapping and the scientific literature, geotechnical
studies (if available), and potentially a pedestrian
survey, if units with paleontological potential are
present at the surface.
c) Avoid exposure or displacement of parent
material with potential to yield unique
paleontological resources.
d) Where avoidance of parent material with the
potential to yield unique paleontological
resources is not feasible:
1. All on-site construction personnel receive
Worker Education and Awareness Program
(WEAP) training prior to the commencement
of excavation work to understand the
regulatory framework that provides for
protection of paleontological resources and
become familiar with diagnostic
characteristics of the materials with the
potential to be encountered.
2. A qualified paleontologist prepares a
Paleontological Resource Management Plan
(PRMP) to guide the salvage, documentation
and repository of unique paleontological
resources encountered during construction.
The PRMP should adhere to and incorporate
the performance standards and practices
from the 2010 SVP Standard procedures for
the assessment and mitigation of adverse
impacts to paleontological resources. If
area of the find until a qualified paleontologist
evaluates the find. Construction activity may
continue unimpeded on other portions of the Project
site. The paleontologist shall determine the location,
the time frame, and the extent to which any
monitoring of earthmoving activities shall be
required. The found deposits would be treated in
accordance with federal, State, and local guidelines,
including those set forth in PRC Section 21083.2.
Additionally, the Project will be required to comply
with GMC Section 18.42.210C, cited above.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project unique paleontological resources are
encountered during construction, use a
qualified paleontologist to oversee the
implementation of the PRMP.
3. Monitor ground disturbing activities in parent
material, with a moderate to high potential to
yield unique paleontological resources using a
qualified paleontological monitor meeting the
standards of the SVP or the BLM to determine
if unique paleontological resources are
encountered during such activities, consistent
with the specified or comparable protocols.
4. Identify where ground disturbance is
proposed in a geologic unit having the
potential for containing fossils and specify the
need for a paleontological monitor to be
present during ground disturbance in these
areas.
e) Avoid routes and project designs that would
permanently alter unique geological features.
f) Salvage and document adversely affected
resources sufficient to support ongoing scientific
research and education.
g) Significant recovered fossils should be prepared to
the point of curation, identified by qualified
experts, listed in a database to facilitate analysis,
and deposited in a designated paleontological
curation facility.
h) Following the conclusion of the paleontological
monitoring, the qualified paleontologist should
prepare a report stating that the paleontological
monitoring requirement has been fulfilled and
summarize the results of any paleontological finds.
The report should be submitted to the lead CEQA
and the repository curating the collected artifacts,
and should document the methods and results of
all work completed under the PRMP, including
treatment of paleontological materials, results of
specimen processing, analysis, and research, and
final curation arrangements.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Impact GHG-1 Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment.
PMM GHG-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to greenhouse gas emissions, as applicable Not Applicable. As discussed in detail in Section 6.0:
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts, the Project’s
generation of GHG emissions would not be
considered cumulatively considerable, as the Project
would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purposes of reducing GHG
emissions. Thus, incorporation of PMM GHG-1 into
the Project is not required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Integrate green building measures consistent with
CALGreen (California Building Code Title 24), local
building codes and other applicable laws, into
project design including:
i. Use energy efficient materials in building
design, construction, rehabilitation, and
retrofit.
ii. Install energy-efficient lighting, heating, and
cooling systems (cogeneration); water
heaters; appliances; equipment; and control
systems.
iii. Reduce lighting, heating, and cooling needs by
taking advantage of light-colored roofs, trees
for shade, and sunlight.
iv. Incorporate passive environmental control
systems that account for the characteristics of
the natural environment.
v. Use high-efficiency lighting and cooking
devices.
vi. Incorporate passive solar design.
vii. Use high-reflectivity building materials and
multiple glazing.
viii. Prohibit gas-powered landscape maintenance
equipment.
ix. Install electric vehicle charging stations.
x. Reduce wood burning stoves or fireplaces.
xi. Provide bike lanes accessibility and parking at
residential developments.
b) Reduce emissions resulting from projects through
implementation of project features, project
design, or other measures, such as those
described in Appendix F of the State CEQA
Guidelines.
c) Include off-site measures to mitigate a project’s
emissions.
d) Measures that consider incorporation of Best
Available Control Technology (BACT) during
design, construction and operation of projects to
minimize GHG emissions, including but not limited
to:
i. Use energy and fuel-efficient vehicles and
equipment;
ii. Deployment of zero- and/or near zero
emission technologies;
iii. Use lighting systems that are energy efficient,
such as LED technology;
Moreover, pursuant to PRC Section 21159.28(a), a
Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment
(SCEA) prepared for a residential or mixed-use
development that is consistent with the RTP/SCS,
such as the Project, need not analyze or discuss
project-specific or cumulative greenhouse gas
emission impacts from mobile source emissions
generated by cars and light duty trucks. Further the
Project would be required to comply with similar
regulations that are equal or more effective than this
mitigation measure, such as GMC Section 15.24.010,
Adoption of CALGreen Code, which incorporates the
Green Building Standards (CALGreen) Code. The
Project also includes other features that are listed
within the mitigation measure, including developing
on a site that is located near existing transit. The
Project would also include a pedestrian friendly
design with existing sidewalks and two courtyards. A
total of 75 of bicycle parking spaces would be
provided on the Project site. In addition, the
proposed project would include 51 electric vehicle
(EV) charging capable parking spaces, 127 EV ready
parking spaces, and 26 EV chargers, which is 40
percent of the total parking spaces provided
(consistent with CALGreen).
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project iv. Use the minimum feasible amount of GHGemitting construction materials; v. Use cement blended with the maximum
feasible amount of flash or other materials
that reduce GHG emissions from cement
production;
vi. Incorporate design measures to reduce GHG
emissions from solid waste management
through encouraging solid waste recycling
and reuse;
vii. Incorporate design measures to reduce
energy consumption and increase use of
renewable energy;
viii. Incorporate design measures to reduce water
consumption;
ix. Use lighter-colored pavement where feasible;
x. Recycle construction debris to maximum
extent feasible;
xi. Plant shade trees in or near construction
projects where feasible; and
xii. Solicit bids that include concepts listed above.
e) Measures that encourage transit use, carpooling,
bike-share and car-share programs, active
transportation, and parking strategies, including,
but not limited to the following:
i. Promote transit-active transportation
coordinated strategies;
ii. Increase bicycle carrying capacity on transit
and rail vehicles;
iii. Improve or increase access to transit;
iv. Increase access to common goods and
services, such as groceries, schools, and day
care;
v. Incorporate affordable housing into the
project;
vi. Incorporate the neighborhood electric vehicle
network;
vii. Orient the project toward transit, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities;
viii. Improve pedestrian or bicycle networks, or
transit service;
ix. Provide traffic calming measures;
x. Provide bicycle parking;
xi. Limit or eliminate park supply through: i)
Elimination (or reduction) of minimum
parking requirements, ii) Creation of
maximum parking requirements, iii) Provision
of shared parking;
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project xii. Unbundle parking costs;
xiii. Provide parking cash-out programs;
xiv. Implement or provide access to commute
reduction program;
f) Incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities into
project designs, maintaining these facilities, and
providing amenities incentivizing their use; and
planning for and building local bicycle projects that
connect with the regional network;
g) Improving transit access to rail and bus routes by
incentives for construction of transit facilities
within developments, and/or providing dedicated
shuttle service to transit stations; and
h) Adopting employer trip reduction measures to
reduce employee trips such as vanpool and
carpool programs, providing end-of-trip facilities,
and telecommuting programs including but not
limited to measures that:
i. Provide car-sharing, bike sharing, and ridesharing programs; ii. Provide transit passes;
iii. Shift single occupancy vehicle trips to
carpooling or vanpooling, for example
providing ride-matching services;
iv. Provide incentives or subsidies that increase
that use of modes other than singleoccupancy vehicle;
v. Provide on-site amenities at places of work,
such as priority parking for carpools and
vanpools, secure bike parking, and showers
and locker rooms;
vi. Provide employee transportation
coordinators at employment sites;
vii. Provide a guaranteed ride home service to
users of non-auto modes.
i) Designate a percentage of parking spaces for ridesharing vehicles or high-occupancy vehicles, and provide adequate passenger loading and
unloading for those vehicles;
j) Land use siting and design measures that reduce
GHG emissions, including:
i. Developing on infill and brownfields sites;
ii. Building compact and mixed-use
developments near transit;
iii. Retaining on-site mature trees and
vegetation, and planting new canopy trees;
iv. Measures that increase vehicle efficiency,
encourage use of zero and low emissions
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project vehicles, or reduce the carbon content of
fuels, including constructing or encouraging
construction of electric vehicle charging
stations or neighborhood electric vehicle
networks, or charging for electric bicycles;
and
v. Measures to reduce GHG emissions from solid
waste management through encouraging
solid waste recycling, composting, and reuse.
k) Consult the SCAG Environmental Justice Toolbox
for potential measures to address impacts to lowincome and/or minority communities. The measures provided above are also intended to be
applied in low income and minority communities
as applicable and feasible.
Impact GHG-2 Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the
emissions of greenhouse gases.
See PMM GHG-1, above.
Not Applicable. See discussion under Impact GHG-1.
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Impact HAZ-1 Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials.
PMM HAZ-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, as applicable and feasible. Such
measures may include the following or other comparable
measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Where the construction or operation of projects
involves the transport of hazardous material,
provide a written plan of proposed routes of travel
demonstrating use of roadways designated for the
transport of such materials.
b) Specify Project requirements for interim storage
and disposal of hazardous materials during
construction and operation. Storage and disposal
strategies must be consistent with applicable
federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
Specify the appropriate procedures for interim
storage and disposal of hazardous materials,
anticipated to be required in support of operations
and maintenance activities, in conformance with
applicable federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations, in the business plan for projects as
applicable and appropriate.
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. Construction of the Project would
involve the temporary use of hazardous substances
in the form of paint, adhesives, surface coatings and
other finishing materials, and cleaning agents, fuels,
and oils typically used in construction. However, all
such substances and materials would be used,
stored, and disposed of in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations and manufacturers’ instructions
and are not expected to cause risk to the public or
nearby schools. In addition, all construction work
would be performed consistent with applicable
federal California Occupational Safety and Health
Administration Safety and Health Standards and
California OSHA requirements to ensure the safety
and well-being of construction workers.
The types of potentially hazardous substances and
materials that would be used in association with the
operation of the project would include those typical
of residential developments, such as small quantities
of cleaning solvents, painting supplies, pesticides for landscaping, and pool maintenance. However, such
substances and materials would be contained,
stored, and used in accordance with manufacturers’
instructions and handled in compliance with
applicable standards and regulations. Therefore,
operation of the project would not create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment
through the routine transport, use, or disposal of
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project c) Submit a Hazardous Materials
Business/Operations Plan for review and approval
by the appropriate local agency. Once approved,
keep the plan on file with the Lead Agency (or
other appropriate government agency) and
update, as applicable. The purpose of the
Hazardous Materials Business/Operations Plan is
to ensure that employees are adequately trained
to handle the materials and provides information
to the local fire protection agency should
emergency response be required. The Hazardous
Materials Business/Operations Plan should
include the following:
− The types of hazardous materials or chemicals
stored and/or used on-site, such as petroleum
fuel products, lubricants, solvents, and
cleaning fluids.
− The location of such hazardous materials.
− An emergency response plan including
employee training information.
− A plan that describes the way these materials
are handled, transported and disposed.
d) Follow manufacturer’s recommendations on use,
storage, and disposal of chemical products used in
construction.
e) Avoid overtopping construction equipment fuel
gas tanks.
f) Properly contain and remove grease and oils
during routine maintenance of construction
equipment.
g) Properly dispose of discarded containers of fuels
and other chemicals.
h) Prior to shipment remove the most volatile
elements, including flammable natural gas liquids,
as feasible.
i) Identify and implement more stringent tank car
safety standards.
j) Improve rail transportation route analysis, and
modification of routes based on that analysis.
k) Use the best available inspection equipment and
protocols and implement positive train control.
l) Reduce train car speeds to 40 miles per hour when
passing through urbanized areas of any size.
m) Limit storage of crude oil tank cars in urbanized
areas of any size and provide appropriate security
in storage yards for all shipments.
n) Notify in advance county and city emergency
operations offices of all crude oil shipments,
including a contact number that can provide realtime information in the event of an oil train derailment or accident.
hazardous materials, and the Project is consistent
with PMM HAZ-1. Thus, application of PMM HAZ-1 is
not required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project o) Report quarterly hazardous commodity flow
information, including classification and
characterization of materials being transported, to
all first response agencies (49 Code Fed. Regs.
15.5) along the mainline rail routes used by trains
carrying crude oil identified.
p) Fund training and outfitting emergency response
crews that includes the cost of backfilling
personnel while in training.
q) Undertake annual emergency responses
scenario/field based training including Emergency
Operations Center Training activations with local
emergency response agencies.
Impact HAZ-2 Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment.
See PMM HAZ-1, above.
PMM HAZ-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce hazards related to the reasonably foreseeable upsets and accidents involving the release of hazardous materials, as applicable and
feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
Require implementation of safety standards regarding
transport of hazardous materials, including but not limited to the following:
a) Removal of the most volatile elements, including
flammable natural gas liquids, prior to shipment;
b) More stringent tank car safety standards;
c) Improved rail transportation route analysis, and
modification of routes based on that analysis;
d) Utilization of the best available inspection
equipment and protocols, and implementation of
positive train control;
e) Reduced train car speeds to 40 miles per hour
when passing through urbanized areas of any size;
f) Limitations on storage of hazardous materials tank
cars in urbanized areas of any size and provide
appropriate security in storage yards for all
shipments;
g) Advance notification to county and city emergency
operations offices of all crude oil and hazardous
materials shipments, including a contact number
that can provide real-time information in the
event of an oil train derailment or accident;
h) Quarterly hazardous commodity flow information,
including classification and characterization of
Substantially conforms through regulatory
compliance and implementation of Project-specific
mitigation measures which are equal to or more
effective than this mitigation measure. See
consistency analysis for PMM HAZ-1 under Impact
HAZ-1.
Project construction could expose construction
workers and the public to temporary hazards related
to the transport, use, and maintenance of
construction materials (i.e., oil, diesel fuel, and
transmission fluid), and/or handling/transport of
demolition debris and import/export of soils.
However, these activities would be short-term, and
the materials used would not be in such quantities or
stored in such a manner as to pose a significant safety hazard. All Project construction activities would
demonstrate compliance with the applicable laws
and regulations governing the use, storage, and
transportation of hazardous materials/waste,
ensuring that all potentially hazardous materials are
used and handled in an appropriate manner.
The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and
Phase II ESA (See Appendices G-1 and G-2,
respectively) were prepared to assess the potential
for Project implementation to result in impacts
related to hazards and hazardous materials. As
described in the Phase I ESA, the existing buildings on the Project Site have the potential for asbestos
containing materials (ACM) and lead based paint
(LBP) to be present in the existing structure. Due to
the presumed presence of ACM and LBP in the
existing structures on the Project Site, compliance
with COA HAZ-1 and COA HAZ-2 regarding
investigation and removal of these materials would
be required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project materials being transported, to all first response
agencies (49 Code Fed. Regs. 15.5) along the
mainline rail routes used by trains carrying
hazardous materials.
The Phase I ESA identified recognized environmental
conditions (RECs), controlled RECs (CREC), and/or
environmental issues with the Project site. A REC
refers to the presence or likely presence of any
hazardous substance or petroleum products in, on,
or at a property due to the release to the
environment under conditionsindicative of a release
to the environment; or under conditions that pose a
material threat of a future release to the
environment. A CREC refers to a REC resulting from a
past release of hazardous substances or petroleum
products that has been addressed to the satisfaction
of the applicable regulatory authority, with
hazardous substances or petroleum products
allowed to remain in place subject to the
implementation of required controls. If RECs or
environmental issues in connection with hazards or
hazardous materials on the Project site are
identified, the Project may result in a significant
impact related to the creation of a hazard to the
public or environment.
The Project’s Phase I ESA concluded the that the
Project site contained RECs related to the handling of
hazardous materials on the Project site, lack of
environmental investigation or evidence of closure
for any USTs or clarifiers on the Project site, and lack of investigation into the spray booth that had
previous violations reported. The Phase I ESA also
noted a CREC related to the adjacent Honeywell, Inc.
facility that is undergoing in-situ
treatment/containment of a groundwater plume
using an enhanced reductive dichlorination barrier
system. To reduce the potential impact of exposure
to hazardous materials, a soil management plan with
requirements related to the hydraulic auto lifts and
clarifiers/underground storage tanks would be
required as outlined in the Project-specific MM HAZ1 through MM HAZ-4 described in Section 6.9 below.
The Phase II ESA investigation identified benzene,
ethylbenzene, PCE, meta-, para- and ortho-xylene
and TPHg concentrations that exceeded the soil
vapor screening level for potential indoor air vapor
intrusion risk at residential sites based on current
DTSC vapor intrusion guidance. To reduce the
potential impact of exposure to these contaminants,
additional soil vapor sampling would be required as
set forth in MM HAZ-5.
Project operations would involve the use of typical
hazardous materials/chemicals associated with
residential uses such as household cleaners, paints,
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project solvents, and fertilizers and pesticides for site
landscaping. Any routine transport, use, and disposal
of these material during Project operations must
adhere to federal, state, and local regulations for
transport, handling, storage, and disposal of
hazardous substances. Further, hazardous
materials/chemicals such as household cleaners,
paints, solvents, and fertilizers in low quantities do
not pose a significant threat related to the release of hazardous materials into the environment.
Therefore, the City has determined that the Project’s
compliance with existing regulatory requirements
and MM HAZ-1 through MM HAZ-4 is equal to or
more effective than PMM HAZ-2.
Impact HAZ-3 Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school.
See PMM HAZ-1 and PMM HAZ-2, above.
PMM HAZ-3: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to the release of hazardous materials within one-quarter mile of schools, as applicable and feasible.
Such measures may include the following or other
comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Where the construction and operation of projects
involves the transport of hazardous materials,
avoid transport of such materials within onequarter mile of schools, when school is in session, wherever feasible.
b) Where it is not feasible to avoid transport of
hazardous materials, within one-quarter mile of
schools on local streets, provide notifications of
the anticipated schedule of transport of such
materials.
Not Applicable. PMM HAZ-3 is not applicable to the
Project because the City determined, based on the
analysis of this topic in Section 6.9: Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, that the Project would not
result in a potentially significant impact related to the release of hazardous materials near school.
Notwithstanding, construction of the project would
involve the temporary use of hazardous substances
in the form of paint, adhesives, surface coatings and
other finishing materials, and cleaning agents, fuels,
and oils typically used in construction. However, all
such substances and materials would be used,
stored, and disposed of in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations and manufacturers’ instructions
and are not expected to cause risk to the public or
nearby schools. In addition, all construction work
would be performed consistent with applicable
federal OSHA Safety and Health Standards and
Cal/OSHA requirements to ensure the safety and
well-being of construction workers.
The types of potentially hazardous substances and
materials that would be used in association with the
operation of the project would include those typical
of residential and commercial developments, such as
small quantities of cleaning solvents, painting
supplies, pesticides for landscaping, and pool
maintenance. However, such substances and
materials would be contained, stored, and used in
accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and
handled in compliance with applicable standards and
regulations. Therefore, construction and operation
of the project would not create a significant risk of
exposure to hazardous materials for the public or the
environment, including schools. Thus, application of
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project PMM HAZ-3 is not required due to regulatory
compliance.
Impact HAZ-4 Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment.
PMM HAZ-4: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to projects that are located on a site which is included on the Cortese List, as applicable and feasible.
Such measures may include the following or other
comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) For any listed sites or sites that have the potential for residual hazardous materials as a result of
historic land uses, complete a Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment, including a review
and consideration of data from all known
databases of contaminated sites, during the
process of planning, environmental clearance, and
construction for projects.
b) Where warranted due to the known presence of
contaminated materials, submit to the
appropriate agency responsible for hazardous
materials/wastes oversight a Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment report if
warranted by a Phase I report for the project site.
The reports should make recommendations for
remedial action, if appropriate, and be signed by a
Registered Environmental Assessor, Professional
Geologist, or Professional Engineer.
c) Implement the recommendations provided in the
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment report,
where such a report was determined to be
necessary for the construction or operation of the
project, for remedial action.
d) Submit a copy of all applicable documentation
required by local, state, and federal environmental
regulatory agencies, including but not limited to:
permit applications, Phase I and II Environmental
Site Assessments, human health and ecological
risk assessments, remedial action plans, risk
management plans, soil management plans, and
groundwater management plans.
e) Conduct soil sampling and chemical analyses of
samples, consistent with the protocols established
by the U.S. EPA to determine the extent of
potential contamination beneath all underground
storage tanks (USTs), elevator shafts, clarifiers,
Not Applicable. Government Code Section 65962.5,
amended in 1992, requires the California
Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to
compile list of hazardous materials sites, commonly
referred to as the “Cortese List.” While Government
Code Section 65962.5 makes reference to the
preparation of a list, many changes have occurred
related to web-based information access since 1992,
and information regarding the Cortese List is now
compiled on the websites of different agencies. The
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC) maintains a database (EnviroStor) that
provides access to detailed information on hazardous
waste permitted sites and corrective action, facilities, as well as existing site cleanup information. The
RWQCB maintains a similar database (Geotracker).
EnviroStor and Geotracker each provide access to
detailed information on hazardous waste permitted
sites and corrective action facilities, as well as
existing site cleanup information. EnviroStor and
Geotracker also provide information on
investigation, cleanup, permitting, and/or corrective
actions that are permitted, planned, being
conducted, or have been completed under DTSC’s
and the applicable RWQCB respective oversight.
The Phase I ESA prepared a review of all major
governmental databases was conducted to identify
any information related to hazardous materials on,
or in the immediate vicinity, of the Project site.
The Phase I ESA found that the Project site is not
located on any list of hazardous waste sites pursuant
to Section 65962.5. Therefore, PMM HAZ-4 does not
apply to the Project.
As described in the Phase I ESA, based on the
buildings’ dates of construction, there is a potential
that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are
present on-site. Consistent with SCAG mitigation
measure PMM HAZ-4, the Applicant shall submit
specifications signed by a certified asbestos
consultant for the removal, encapsulation, or
enclosure of the identified ACM in accordance with
all applicable laws and regulations, including but not
necessarily limited to: California Code of Regulations, Title 8; Business and Professions Code; Division 3;
California Health and Safety Code Section 25915-
25919.7; and other local regulations.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project and subsurface hydraulic lifts when on-site
demolition or construction activities would
potentially affect a particular development or
building.
f) Consult with the appropriate local, state, and
federal environmental regulatory agencies to
ensure sufficient minimization of risk to human
health and environmental resources, both during
and after construction, posed by soil
contamination, groundwater contamination, or
other surface hazards including, but not limited to,
underground storage tanks, fuel distribution lines,
waste pits and sumps.
g) Obtain and submit written evidence of approval
for any remedial action if required by a local, state,
or federal environmental regulatory agency.
h) Cease work if soil, groundwater, or other
environmental medium with suspected
contamination is encountered unexpectedly
during construction activities (e.g., identified by
odor or visual staining, or if any underground
storage tanks, abandoned drums, or other
hazardous materials or wastes are encountered),
in the vicinity of the suspect material. Secure the
area as necessary and take all appropriate
measures to protect human health and the
environment, including but not limited to,
notification of regulatory agencies and
identification of the nature and extent of
contamination. Stop work in the areas affected
until the measures have been implemented
consistent with the guidance of the appropriate
regulatory oversight authority.
i) Soil generated by construction activities should be
stockpiled on-site in a secure and safe manner. All
contaminated soils determined to be hazardous or
non-hazardous waste must be adequately profiled
(sampled) prior to acceptable reuse or disposal at
an appropriate off-site facility. Complete sampling
and handling and transport procedures for reuse
or disposal, in accordance with applicable local,
state and federal laws and policies.
j) Groundwater pumped from the subsurface should
be contained on-site in a secure and safe manner,
prior to treatment and disposal, to ensure
environmental and health issues are resolved
pursuant to applicable laws and policies. Utilize
engineering controls, which include impermeable
barriers to prohibit groundwater and vapor
intrusion into the building.
k) As needed and appropriate, prior to issuance of
any demolition, grading, or building permit,
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project submit for review and approval by the Lead
Agency (or other appropriate government agency)
written verification that the appropriate federal,
state and/or local oversight authorities, including
but not limited to the Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB), have granted all required
clearances and confirmed that the all applicable
standards, regulations, and conditions have been
met for previous contamination at the site.
l) Develop, train, and implement appropriate worker
awareness and protective measures to assure that
worker and public exposure is minimized to an
acceptable level and to prevent any further
environmental contamination as a result of
construction.
m) If asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are found
to be present in building materials to be removed,
submit specifications signed by a certified
asbestos consultant for the removal,
encapsulation, or enclosure of the identified ACM
in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations, including but not necessarily limited
to: California Code of Regulations, Title 8; Business
and Professions Code; Division 3; California Health
and Safety Code Section 25915- 25919.7; and
other local regulations.
n) Where projects include the demolitions or
modification of buildings constructed prior to
1978, complete an assessment for the potential
presence or lack thereof of ACM, lead based paint,
and any other building materials or stored
materials classified as hazardous waste by state or
federal law.
o) Where the remediation of lead-based paint has
been determined to be required, provide
specifications to the appropriate agency, signed by
a certified Lead Supervisor, Project Monitor, or
Project Designer for the stabilization and/or
removal of the identified lead paint in accordance
with all applicable laws and regulations, including
but not necessarily limited to: California
Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
(Cal OSHA’s) Construction Lead Standard, Title 8
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section
1532.1 and Department of Health Services (DHS)
Regulation 17 CCR Sections 35001–36100, as may
be amended. If other materials classified as
hazardous waste by state or federal law are
present, the project sponsor should submit
written confirmation to the appropriate local
agency that all state and federal laws and
regulations should be followed when profiling,
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project handling, treating, transporting, and/or disposing
of such materials.
Impact HAZ-5 For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area.
See PMM NOISE-1, above.
Not Applicable. See consistency analysis for PMM
NOISE-1 under Impact NOISE-1. The Project is not
located within an airport land use plan or within two
miles of a public or public use airport. Therefore, the Project would not result in a safety hazard or
excessive noise for people residing or working in the
Project area. Thus, incorporation of PMM NOISE-1 is
not applicable.
Impact HAZ-6 Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan.
See PMM HAZ-1 through PMM HAZ-4 above and PMM TRA5 below.
PMM HAZ-5: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects which may impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan, as applicable and feasible.
Such measures may include the following or other
comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Continue to coordinate locally and regionally
based on ongoing review and integration of
projected transportation and circulation
conditions.
b) Develop new methods of conveying projected and
real time information to citizens using emerging
electronic communication tools including social
media and cellular networks;
c) Continue to evaluate lifeline routes for movement
of emergency supplies and evacuation.
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. See consistency analysis for PMM HAZ1 through PMM HAZ-3, and PMM TRA-2 under Impact HAZ-1 through Impact HAZ-3, and Impact
TRA-4, respectively.
The Project would comply with the City’s adopted
Emergency Operations Plan. In addition, the Project
would not result in any permanent alterations to
vehicular circulation routes or obstruct public access
along adjacent roadways. Most construction staging
would occur within the boundaries of the Project site
and would not interfere with circulation along the
adjacent roadways, or any other nearby roadways;
however, although temporary lane closures will be
required for staging activities and utility and sidewalk improvements on public right-of-way, none of the
surrounding roadways would be significantly
impeded. Prior to the issuance of a building permit,
the Applicant is required to submit appropriate plans
for plan review to ensure compliance with zoning,
building, and fire codes. The Los Angeles County Fire
Department (LACFD) will review the Project for
access requirements, minimum roadway widths, fire
apparatus access roads, fire lanes, signage, access
devices and gates, access walkways, among other
requirements to ensure adequate emergency access
would be provided to and within the Project site. The
Project would be required to comply with all
applicable Building and Fire Code requirements and
would submit construction plans to LACFD for review
and approval prior to issuance of any building permit.
Approval by LACFD would ensure that Project
construction and operation would not impair
implementation of or physically interfere with the
City’s EOP or emergency evacuation plan. Therefore,
compliance with existing regulations would achieve
conformance with PMM HAZ-5.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Impact HAZ-7 Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires.
See PMM WF-1, under Impact WF-2 and Impact HAZ-7
below.
Not Applicable. See discussion of the applicability of
PMM WF-1, under Impact WF-2 and Impact HAZ-7
below.
The Project site is located within an urbanized area.
The Project site and surrounding area are not within
or located adjacent to any wildlands or areas
identified as being at risk of wildland fires. Therefore, the Project would not expose people or structures to
a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving
wildland fires.
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Impact HYD-1 Potential to violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality.
PMM HYD-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects from violation of any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Complete, and have approved, a Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prior to
initiation of construction.
b) Implement Best Management Practices to reduce
the peak stormwater runoff from the project site
to the maximum extent practicable.
c) Comply with the Caltrans storm water discharge
permit as applicable; and identify and implement
Best Management Practices to manage site
erosion, wash water runoff, and spill control.
d) Complete, and have approved, a Standard Urban
Stormwater Management Plan, prior to occupancy
of residential or commercial structures.
e) Ensure adequate capacity of the surrounding
stormwater system to support stormwater runoff
from new or rehabilitated structures or buildings.
f) Prior to construction within an area subject to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, obtain all
required permit approvals and certifications for
construction within the vicinity of a watercourse:
g) Where feasible, restore or expand riparian areas
such that there is no net loss of impervious surface
as a result of the project.
h) Install structural water quality control features,
such as drainage channels, detention basins, oil
and grease traps, filter systems, and vegetated
Substantially Complies Through Regulatory
Compliance. The Project would be required to
comply with existing regulatory requirements
pertaining to water quality standards and waste
discharge requirements during construction and
operation, as governed by the Los Angeles Regional
Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) and the
City. The Project would be required to obtain a
NPDES CGP from the SWRCB and prepare a SWPPP
which would include BMPs to reduce water quality
impacts, including various measures to control onsite erosion, reduce sediment flows into stormwater and wind erosion; reduce tracking of soil and debris
into adjacent roadways and off-site areas; and
manage wastes, materials, wastewater, liquids,
hazardous materials, stockpiles, equipment, and
other site conditions to prevent pollutants from
entering the storm drain system. Additionally,
pursuant to GMC Section 8.70.110, Pollutant Source
Reduction, the Project’s construction activities would
require grading, excavation, and foundation permits
or approvals from the City, which would include
requirements and standards designed to limit
potential impacts associated with erosion to
permitted levels. Implementation of the provisions of
the NPDES permit and compliance with City grading
requirements would minimize construction impacts
through BMPs that reduce construction-related
impacts.
The Project would also be subject to the Los Angeles
County Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance.
Consistent with LID requirements to reduce the
quantity and improve the quality of rainfall runoff
that leaves the Project site, the Project would
implement a LID stormwater management strategy.
Furthermore, pursuant to GMC Section 8.70.110, the
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project buffers to prevent pollution of adjacent water
resources by polluted runoff where required by
applicable urban storm water runoff discharge
permits, on new facilities.
i) Provide operational best management practices
for street cleaning, litter control, and catch basin
cleaning are implemented to prevent water
quality degradation in compliance with applicable
storm water runoff discharge permits; and ensure
treatment controls are in place as early as
possible, such as during the acquisition process for
rights-of-way, not just later during the facilities
design and construction phase.
j) Comply with applicable municipal separate storm
sewer system discharge permits as well as
Caltrans’ storm water discharge permit including
long-term sediment control and drainage of
roadway runoff.
k) Incorporate as appropriate treatment and control
features such as detention basins, infiltration
strips, and porous paving, other features to
control surface runoff and facilitate groundwater
recharge into the design of new transportation
projects early on in the process to ensure that
adequate acreage and elevation contours are
provided during the right-of-way acquisition
process.
l) Upgrade stormwater drainage facilities to
accommodate any increased runoff volumes.
These upgrades may include the construction of
detention basins or structures that will delay peak
flows and reduce flow velocities, including
expansion and restoration of wetlands and
riparian buffer areas. System designs shall be
completed to eliminate increases in peak flow
rates from current levels.
m) Encourage Low Impact Development (LID) and
incorporation of natural spaces that reduce, treat,
infiltrate and manage stormwater runoff flows in
all new developments, where practical and
feasible.
implemented through the Standard Urban
Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The SUSMP
requires LID BMPs, source control BMPs, and
structural and nonstructural BMPs for specific types
of uses. The SUSMP is required to be submitted to
the City for review and approval and incorporated
into the Project plans. Compliance with NPDES and
GMC requirements, which include implementation of
LID BMPs, would ensure that Project construction
and operations would not violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge requirements or
otherwise substantially degrade groundwater
quality. Impacts would be less than significant. Thus,
incorporation of PMM HYD-1 is not required due to
regulatory compliance.
Impact HYD-2 Potential to substantially deplete
groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that the project may impede
sustainable groundwater management of the basin.
PMM HYD-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects from violation of any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially Not Applicable. The Project site is fully developed
with two commercial and industrial buildings and a
surface parking lot.
In its existing condition, the Project site is almost
completely developed with impervious surfaces,
including buildings and paved areas. While some of
the stormwater that encounters the site is absorbed
by on-site vegetation, the majority of the stormwater
is directed into the City’s local storm drainage
system. The Project site is not a significant area of
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project degrade surface or groundwater quality, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Avoid designs that require continual dewatering
where feasible. For projects requiring continual
dewatering facilities, implement monitoring
systems and long-term administrative procedures
to ensure proper water management that
prevents degrading of surface water and
minimizes adverse impacts on groundwater for
the life of the project, Construction designs shall
comply with appropriate building codes and
standard practices including the Uniform Building
Code.
b) Maximize, where practical and feasible,
permeable surface area in existing urbanized areas
to protect water quality, reduce flooding, allow for
groundwater recharge, and preserve wildlife
habitat. Minimize new impervious surfaces,
including the use of in-lieu fees and off-site
mitigation.
c) Avoid construction and siting on groundwater
recharge areas, to prevent conversion of those
areas to impervious surface.
d) Reduce hardscape to the extent feasible to
facilitate groundwater recharge as appropriate.
groundwater recharge. Therefore, Project
development would not result in the depletion of
groundwater supplies or levels since no groundwater
interception or withdrawal as part of the Project.
Thus, incorporation of PMM HYD-2 is not required.
Impact HYD-3a Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner that would result in substantial erosion or siltation on or off site.
See PMM HYD-1, above.
Substantially Complies Through Regulatory
Compliance. See discussion for PMM HYD-1 under
Impact HYD-1 for discussion of the proposed
project’s consistency with this mitigation measure.
As discussed under Impact HYD-1, the Project already
substantially conforms with PMM HYD-1, because
the Project would implement the regulatory
requirements discussed above under Impact HYD-1,
which include stringent controls imposed via the
County’s LID Ordinance and the City’s SUSMP
regulations.
Impact HYD-3b Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner that would result in flooding on site or off site.
See PMM HYD-1 and PMM HYD-2, above.
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. See discussion for PMM HYD-1 and
PMM HYD-2 under Impact HYD-1 and Impact HYD-2,
respectively for discussion of the proposed Project’s
consistency with these mitigation measures.
Impact HYD-3c Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. See discussion for PMM HYD-1 and
HYD-2 under Impact HYD-1 and Impact HYD-2,
respectively for discussion of the proposed Project’s
consistency with these mitigation measures.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff.
See PMM HYD-1 and PMM HYD-2, above.
Impact HYD-4 In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation.
PMM HYD-4: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures capable of avoiding or
reducing the potential impacts of locating structures that would impede or redirect flood flows, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Ensure that all roadbeds for new highway and rail
facilities be elevated at least one foot above the
100- year base flood elevation. Since alluvial fan
flooding is not often identified on FEMA flood
maps, the risk of alluvial fan flooding should be
evaluated and projects should be sited to avoid
alluvial fan flooding. Delineation of floodplains and
alluvial fan boundaries should attempt to account
for future hydrologic changes caused by global
climate change.
Not Applicable. According to Federal Emergency
Management Agency’s Flood Insurance Rate Map,
the Project site is not within a Special Flood Hazard
Area and is identified as being in an Area of Minimal
flood Hazard.12 The Project site is also not within a
tsunami inundation zone. 13 Further, based on the
Phase I ESA, no wetlands were identified on the
Project site or adjoining properties and therefore, the risk of flooding from a seismically induced seiche is
remote. Therefore, the Project would not risk release
of pollutants due to project inundation, and
incorporation of PMM HYD-4 is not required.
Impact HYD-5 Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan.
See PMM HYD-2, above.
Not Applicable. See discussion of the applicability of
PMM HYD-2 under Impact HYD-1 above.
LAND USE AND PLANNING
Impact LU-1 Potential for the Plan to physically divide an established community.
PMM LU-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measuresto reduce substantial adverse effects that physically divide a community, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Facilitate good design for land use projects that
build upon and improve existing circulation
patterns.
Not Applicable. The Project does not contain
features or new infrastructure that would cause a
permanent disruption in the physical arrangement of
an established community. Thus, incorporation of
PMM LU-1 is not required.
12 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (2008). FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Retrieved from:
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search?AddressQuery=14600%20S%20Western%20Ave%2C%20Gardena%2C%20C A%2090247, accessed September 2023.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project b) Encourage implementing agencies to orient
transportation projects to minimize impacts on
existing communities by:
− Selecting alignments within or adjacent to
existing public rights of way.
− Design sections above or below-grade to
maintain viable vehicular, cycling, and
pedestrian connections between portions of
communities where existing connections are
disrupted by the transportation project.
− Wherever feasible incorporate direct
crossings, overcrossings, or under crossings at
regular intervals for multiple modes of travel
(e.g., pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles).
c) Where it has been determined that it is infeasible
to avoid creating a barrier in an established
community, consider other measures to reduce
impacts, including but not limited to:
− Alignment shifts to minimize the area
affected.
− Reduction of the proposed right-of-way take
to minimize the overall area of impact.
− Provisions for bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicle
access across improved roadways.
Impact LU-2 Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect.
PMM LU-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects that physically divide a community, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) When an inconsistency with the adopted general
plan policy or land use regulation (adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an impact) is
identified modify the transportation or land use
project to eliminate the conflict; or determine if
the environmental, social, economic, and
engineering benefits of the project warrant an
amendment to the general plan or land use
regulation.
Not Applicable. PMM LU-2 is not applicable to the
Project. The Project would not physically divide a
community. In addition, the Project is consistent with
the General Plan and underlying zone designation
and does not require a General Plan Amendment of
Zone Change.
MINERAL RESOURCES
Impact MIN-1 Potential to result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state.
Not Applicable. The Project site is fully developed.
According to the California Department of
Conservation Well Finder, there are no wells within
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project PMM MIN-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce the use of mineral resources that could be of value to the region, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Provide for the efficient use of known aggregate
and mineral resources or locally important mineral
resource recovery sites, by ensuring that the
consumptive use of aggregate resources is
minimized and that access to recoverable sources
of aggregate is not precluded, as a result of
construction, operation and maintenance of
projects.
b) Where avoidance is infeasible, minimize impacts
to the efficient and effective use of recoverable
sources of aggregate through measures that have
been identified in county and city general plans, or
other comparable measures such as:
1. Recycle and reuse building materials resulting
from demolition, particularly aggregate
resources, to the maximum extent
practicable.
2. Identify and use building materials,
particularly aggregate materials, resulting
from demolition at other construction sites in
the SCAG region, or within a reasonable
hauling distance of the project site.
3. Design transportation network improvements
in a manner (such as buffer zones or the use
of screening) that does not preclude adjacent
or nearby extraction of known mineral and
aggregate resources following completion of
the improvement and during long-term
operations.
4. Avoid or reduce impacts on known aggregate
and mineral resources and mineral resource
recovery sites through the evaluation and
selection of project sites and design features
(e.g., buffers) that minimize impacts on land
suitable for aggregate and mineral resource
extraction by maintaining portions of MRZ-2
areas in open space or other general plan land
or in the vicinity of the Project site. The closest well is an idle gas and oil well approximately 0.35 miles
southeast of the Project site.14 Additionally, there are no drilling or mining of mineral resources at or near
the Project site. The closest mine is the Durbin Mine,
an active sand and gravel mine approximately 28
miles northeast of the Project site in the City of
Irwindale.15 The Project site is also not identified for such uses in the General Plan. Thus, incorporation of
PMM MIN-1 is not required.
14 California Department of Conservation Geologic Energy Management Division. Well Finder. Retrieved from:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/doggr/wellfinder/, accessed November 2023. 15 California Department of Conservation. (2016). Mines Online. Retrieved from:
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project use categories and zoning that allow for
mining of mineral resources.
Impact MIN-2 Potential to result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan.
See PMM MIN-1, above.
Not Applicable. See discussion for PMM MIN-1 under
Impact MIN-1 above.
NOISE
Impact NOISE-1 Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies.
PMM NOISE-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects that physically divide a community, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Install temporary noise barriers during
construction.
b) Include permanent noise barriers and soundattenuating features as part of the project design.
Barriers could be in the form of outdoor barriers,
sound walls, buildings, or earth berms to
attenuate noise at adjacent sensitive uses.
c) Schedule construction activities consistent with
the allowable hours pursuant to applicable general
plan noise element or noise ordinance
d) Post procedures and phone numbers at the
construction site for notifying the Lead Agency
staff, local Police Department, and construction
contractor (during regular construction hours and
off-hours), along with permitted construction days
and hours, complaint procedures, and who to
notify in the event of a problem.
e) Notify neighbors and occupants within 300 feet of
the project construction area at least 30 days in
advance of anticipated times when noise levels are
expected to exceed limits established in the noise
element of the general plan or noise ordinance.
f) Designate an on-site construction complaint and
enforcement manager for the project.
g) Ensure that construction equipment are properly
maintained per manufacturers’ specifications and
fitted with the best available noise suppression
devices (e.g., improved mufflers, equipment
redesign, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine
Substantially conforms through regulatory
compliance and implementation of Project-specific
mitigation measures which are equal to or more
effective than this mitigation measure. The Project
would be required to comply with applicable noise
regulations and the City’s Noise Ordinance detailed
in GMC Chapter 8.36, Noise, intended to control
unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and
vibration in the City. Specifically, the Project would
be required to comply with GMC Section 8.36.080,
Exemptions, which prohibits construction activities
between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on
Saturday or any time on Sunday or a federal holiday.
The Project would implement the Project-specific
mitigation measure MM NOI-1, which requires
proper maintenance of construction equipment and
installation of noise muffling devices to reduce
construction noise to less than significant levels.
Further, Conditions of approval will be added to
incorporate items c), d), e), f), g), h), j)_, l) o) and q).
The other measures included in PMM NOISE-1 are
determined to be inapplicable to the Project or
duplicative of other measures that will be imposed as
conditions of approval.
Regarding potential operational impacts on
surrounding uses, the potential exterior noise would
be consistent with the area and with the exterior
noise standards detailed in GMC Section 8.36.040,
Exterior Noise Standards. Therefore, the Project
would be consistent with the applicable
requirements of PMM NOISE-1.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project enclosures, and acoustically attenuating shields or
shrouds silencers, wraps). All intake and exhaust
ports on power equipment shall be muffled or
shielded.
h) Use hydraulically or electrically powered tools
(e.g., jack hammers, pavement breakers, and rock
drills) for project construction to avoid noise
associated with compressed air exhaust from
pneumatically powered tools. However, where
use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust
muffler on the compressed air exhaust should be
used; this muffler can lower noise levels from the
exhaust by up to about 10 dBA. External jackets on
the tools themselves should be used, if such
jackets are commercially available, and this could
achieve a further reduction of 5 dBA. Quieter
procedures should be used, such as drills rather
than impact equipment, whenever such
procedures are available and consistent with
construction procedures.
i) Where feasible, design projects so that they are
depressed below the grade of the existing noisesensitive receptor, creating an effective barrier between the roadway and sensitive receptors.
j) Where feasible, improve the acoustical insulation
of dwelling units where setbacks and sound
barriers do not provide sufficient noise reduction.
k) Using rubberized asphalt or “quiet pavement” to
reduce road noise for new roadway segments,
roadways in which widening or other
modifications require re-pavement, or normal
reconstruction of roadways where re-pavement is
planned.
l) Projects that require pile driving or other
construction noise above 90 dBA in proximity to
sensitive receptors, should reduce potential pier
drilling, pile driving and/or other extreme noise
generating construction impacts greater than 90
dBA; a set of site-specific noise attenuation
measures should be completed under the
supervision of a qualified acoustical consultant.
m) Use land use planning measures, such as zoning,
restrictions on development, site design, and
buffers to ensure that future development is
compatible with adjacent transportation facilities
and land uses;
n) Monitor the effectiveness of noise reduction
measures by taking noise measurements and
installing adaptive mitigation measures to achieve
the standards for ambient noise levels established
by the noise element of the general plan or noise
ordinance.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project o) Use equipment and trucks with the best available
noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers,
equipment redesign, use of intake silencers, ducts,
engine enclosures, and acoustically attenuating
shields or shrouds, wherever feasible) for project
construction.
p) Stationary noise sources can and should be
located as far from adjacent sensitive receptors as
possible and they should be muffled and enclosed
within temporary sheds, incorporate insulation
barriers, or use other measures as determined by
the Lead Agency (or other appropriate
government agency) to provide equivalent noise
reduction.
q) Use of portable barriers in the vicinity of sensitive receptors during construction.
r) Implement noise control at the receivers by
temporarily improving the noise reduction
capability of adjacent buildings (for instance by the
use of sound blankets), and implement if such
measures are feasible and would noticeably
reduce noise impacts.
s) Monitor the effectiveness of noise attenuation
measures by taking noise measurements.
t) Maximize the distance between noise-sensitive
land uses and new roadway lanes, roadways, rail
lines, transit centers, park-and-ride lots, and other
new noise-generating facilities.
u) Construct sound reducing barriers between noise
sources and noise-sensitive land uses.
v) Stationary noise sources can and should be
located as far from adjacent sensitive receptors as
possible and they should be muffled and enclosed
within temporary sheds, incorporate insulation
barriers, or use other measures as determined by
the Lead Agency (or other appropriate
government agency) to provide equivalent noise
reduction.
w) Use techniques such as grade separation, buffer
zones, landscaped berms, dense plantings, sound
walls, reduced-noise paving materials, and traffic
calming measures.
x) Consult the SCAG Environmental Justice Toolbox
for potential measures to address impacts to lowincome and/or minority communities.
Impact NOISE-2 Generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne noise levels.
See PMM-NOISE-1 above.
PMM NOISE-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. See above for discussion of consistency
with PMM NOISE-1 under Impact NOISE-1 above.
The Project would substantially conform to PMM
NOISE-2 due to its required compliance with existing
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects related to violating noise standards, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) For projects that require pile driving or other
construction techniques that result in excessive
vibration, such as blasting, determine the
potential vibration impacts to the structural
integrity of the adjacent buildings within 50 feet of
pile driving locations.
b) For projects that require pile driving or other
construction techniques that result in excessive
vibration, such as blasting, determine the
threshold levels of vibration and cracking that
could damage adjacent historic or other structure,
and design means and construction methods to
not exceed the thresholds.
c) For projects where pile driving would be necessary
for construction due to geological conditions,
utilize quiet pile driving techniques such as
predrilling the piles to the maximum feasible
depth, where feasible. Predrilling pile holes will
reduce the number of blows required to
completely seat the pile and will concentrate the
pile driving activity closer to the ground where pile
driving noise can be shielded more effectively by a
noise barrier/curtain.
d) Restrict construction activities to permitted hours
in accordance with local jurisdiction regulation.
e) Properly maintain construction equipment and
outfit construction equipment with the best
available noise suppression devices (e.g., mufflers,
silences, wraps).
f) Prohibit idling of construction equipment for
extended periods of time in the vicinity of sensitive
receptors.
regulations, including GMC Chapter 8.36, Noise.
Thus, incorporation of PMM NOISE-2 is not required.
The Project does not require any pile driving.
Impact NOISE-3 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 airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels.
See PMM-NOISE-1, above.
Not Applicable. The Project is not located within an
airport land use plan or within two miles of a public
or public use airport. Therefore, the Project would
not expose people residing or working in the project
area to excessive noise levels generated from this
airport, and no impact would occur. Thus,
incorporation of PMM NOISE-1 is not required.
POPULATION AND HOUSING
Impact POP-1: Induce substantial unplanned population
growth to areas of the region either directly (e.g., by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g., by extending roads and other infrastructure).
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project No project-level mitigation measures were identified for this issue.
Impact POP-2 Displace substantial amounts of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere.
PMM POP-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce the displacement of existing housing, as applicable and feasible. Such
measures may include the following or other comparable
measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Evaluate alternate route alignments and
transportation facilities that minimize the
displacement of homes and businesses. Use an
iterative design and impact analysis where impacts
to homes or businesses are involved to minimize
the potential of impacts on housing and
displacement of people.
b) Prioritize the use existing ROWs, wherever
feasible.
c) Develop a construction schedule that minimizes
potential neighborhood deterioration from
protracted waiting periods between right-of-way
acquisition and construction.
d) Review capacities of available urban infrastructure
and augment capacities as needed to
accommodate demand in locations where growth
is desirable to the local lead Agency and
encouraged by the SCS (primarily TPAs, where
applicable).
e) When General Plans and other local land use
regulations are amended or updated, use the most
recent growth projections and RHNA allocation
plan.
Not Applicable. The Project would not displace any
existing housing, as it would replace existing nonresidential uses at the Project site. Furthermore, the Project would develop 300 DU at the Project site
including 17 affordable units. Accordingly,
development of the Project would not necessitate
the construction of replacement housing and PMM
POP-1 does not apply. Thus, incorporation of PMM
POP-1 is not required.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Impact PSF-1 Result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered fire protection facilities, need for new or physically altered fire protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or
other performance objectives.
See PMM PSP-1, below.
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. The City is contracted with LACFD to
provide fire protection and emergency medical
services to the City. The Project would comply with
applicable fire protection design standards in the
California Building Code, California Fire Code, and the Los Angeles County Fire Code (adopted by reference
in GMC Chapter 8.08) to ensure adequate fire
protection. Further, the City requires that plans for
building construction, fire flow requirements, fire
protection devices (e.g., sprinklers and alarms), fire
hydrants and spacing, and fire access (including
ingress/egress), turning radii, driveway width, and
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by the LACFD. Additionally, a Condition of Approval
will be added requiring the Project developer to
provide a traffic control plan. Therefore, the Project’s impacts with respect to fire protection would be less
than significant and compliance with existing
requirements and LACFD review of the Project would
ensure consistency with PMM PSP-1.
Impact PSP-1 Result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered police facilities, need for new or physically altered police facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times, or other
performance objectives.
PMM PSP-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects of constructing new emergency response facilities, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
• Coordinate with emergency response agencies to
ensure that there are adequate governmental
facilities to maintain acceptable service ratios,
response times or other performance objectives
for emergency response services and that any
required additional construction of buildings is
incorporated into the project description.
• Where current levels of services at the project site
are found to be inadequate, provide fair share
contributions towards infrastructure
improvements, as appropriate and applicable, to
mitigate identified CEQA impacts.
• Project sponsors can and should develop traffic
control plans for individual projects. Traffic control
plans should include information on lane closures
and the anticipated flow of traffic during the
construction period. The basic objective of each
traffic control plan (TCP) is to permit the
contractor to work within the public right of way
efficiently and effectively while maintaining a safe,
uniform flow of traffic. The construction work and
the public traveling through the work zone in
vehicles, bicycles or as pedestrians must be given
equal consideration when developing a traffic
control plan.
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. The Project site and surrounding are
currently served by the City of Gardena Police
Department. In accordance with existing City
regulations, the Project would implement
appropriate temporary security features during
construction (e.g., installing chain link fencing and
security lighting around the Project site). Further,
during operation, the Project would provide
perimeter lighting to provide increased visibility and
security, surveillance system, parking access control,
and residential units access control. These measures
would provide defensible spaces designed to reduce
opportunity crime and ensure safety and security.
Therefore, the Project is not anticipated to generate
a demand for additional police protection services
that could exceed the City of Gardena Police
Department’s capability to serve the Project site. As
such, the Project would not require the addition of a
new police facility or the expansion, consolidation, or relocation of an existing police station to maintain
service ratios. Thus, incorporation of PMM PSP-1 is
not required.
Additionally, a Condition of Approval will be added
requiring the Project developer to provide a traffic
control plan.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Impact PSS-1 Result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered educational facilities, need for new or physically altered educational facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or
other performance objectives.
PMM PSS-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects of constructing new or physically altered school facilities, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures
identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Where construction or expansion of school
facilities is required to meet public school service
ratios, require school district fees, as applicable.
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. The Project would substantially
conform to PMM PSS-1 due to its compliance with
existing regulatory requirements. Specifically,
payment of required school fees to Los Angeles
Unified School District is required by law and is
considered full mitigation of all impacts to schools
pursuant to SB 50 and California Government Code
Section 65995. Therefore, pursuant to existing
regulatory requirements, the Project would be
consistent with PMM PSS-1.
Impact PSL-1 Result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered library facilities, need for new or physically altered library facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times, or other
performance objectives.
PMM PSL-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects of construction of new or altered library facilities, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the
following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Where construction or expansion of library
facilities is required to meet public library service
ratios, require library fees, as appropriate and
applicable, to mitigate identified CEQA impacts.
Not Applicable. The Project site is located in an
urbanized area of the City that is already served by
several existing libraries, with the closest being the
Gardena Mayme Dear Library, approximately 1.2
miles from the Project site at 1731 W Gardena
Boulevard. While the Project’s residential population
could result in an increased demand for library
services, the Project would not create the need for
new or altered library facilities. Thus, incorporation
of PMM PSL-1 is not required.
RECREATION
Impact REC-1 Potential to 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.
PMM REC-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects on the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities, as applicable and Substantially Conforms Through Project Design
Features. Several existing parks are located in the
Project site area. GMC Section 18.18A.040,
Development Standards, requires a minimum of 150
SF of usable common or private open space for each
unit of all multi-family dwellings (i.e., 45,000 SF). In compliance with GMC Section 18.18A.040, the
Project proposes 49,701 SF of open space, including
approximately 19,597 SF of private open space and
approximately 30,104 SF of common open space. The
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Prior to the issuance of permits, where projects
require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities or the payment of equivalent
Quimby fees, consider increasing the accessibility
to natural areas and lands for outdoor recreation
from the proposed project area, in coordination
with local and regional open space planning
and/or responsible management agencies.
b) Prior to the issuance of permits, where projects
require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities or the payment of equivalent
Quimby fees, encourage patterns of urban
development and land use which reduce costs on
infrastructure and make better use of existing
facilities, using strategies such as:
i. Increasing the accessibility to natural areas for
outdoor recreation
ii. Utilizing “green” development techniques
iii. Promoting water-efficient land use and
development
iv. Encouraging multiple uses, such as the joint
use of schools
v. Including trail systems and trail segments in
General Plan recreation standards.
Project also proposes various amenities (i.e., two
pools, clubhouse, courtyard, fitness center, spa, golf
lounge, and business center) on the podium level.
Upon approval of the Project, construction of the
Project would comply with GMC Section 18.18A.040.
The Project is not required to pay Quimby fees as
there is no subdivision involved. Thus, incorporation
of PMM REC-1 is not required.
Impact REC-2 Result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered park facilities, need for new or physically altered park facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, or other performance objectives.
Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment.
See PMM REC-1, PMM AQ-1, and PMM NOISE-1, above.
Substantially conforms through regulatory
compliance, implementation of Project-specific
mitigation measures which are equal to or more
effective than this mitigation measure, and Project
design features. See discussion of applicability of
PMM REC-1, PMM AQ-1, and PMM NOISE-1 above.
TRANSPORTATION
Impact TRA-1 Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities.
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
Impact TRA-2 Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines Section15064.3(b).
PMM-TRA-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse Not Applicable. As outlined in the Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT) Assessment prepared for the Project
(see Appendix 6.17-1), residential and office
development projects located within a low VMTgenerating area may be presumed to have a less than significant impact absent any substantial evidence to
the contrary. Low VMT areas for residential projects
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project effects related to transportation-related impacts, as
applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the
following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
• Transportation demand management (TDM)
strategies should be incorporated into individual
land use and transportation projects and plans, as
part of the planning process. Local agencies should
incorporate strategies identified in the Federal
Highway Administration’s publication: Integrating
Demand Management into the Transportation
Planning Process: A Desk Reference (August 2012)
into the planning process (FHWA 2012). For
example, the following strategies may be included
to encourage use of transit and non-motorized
modes of transportation and reduce vehicle miles
traveled on the region’s roadways:
- include TDM mitigation requirements for new
developments;
- incorporate supporting infrastructure for nonmotorized modes, such as, bike lanes, secure bike parking, sidewalks, and crosswalks;
- provide incentives to use alternative modes
and reduce driving, such as, universal transit
passes, road and parking pricing;
- implement parking management programs,
such as parking cash-out, priority parking for
carpools and vanpools;
- develop TDM-specific performance measures
to evaluate project-specific and system-wide
performance;
- incorporate TDM performance measures in
the decision-making process for identifying
transportation investments;
- implement data collection programs for TDM
to determine the effectiveness of certain
strategies and to measure success over time;
and
- set aside funding for TDM initiatives.
- The increase in per capita VMT on facilities
experiencing LOS F represents a significant
impact compared to existing conditions. To
assess whether implementation of these
specific mitigation strategies would result in
measurable traffic congestion reductions,
implementing actions may need to be further
refined within the overall parameters of the
proposed Plan and matched to local
conditions in any subsequent project-level
environmental analysis.
are defined as traffic analysis zones (TAZs) that
generate VMT on a per capita basis that is at least 15
percent lower than the regional average. The SCAG
travel demand model was used to establish VMT
performance Citywide and for individual TAZs. The
VMT metrics for the City of Gardena are then
compared to the SCAG regional average. As noted in
the City’s Guidelines, the average Homer-Based VMT
per capita in the City is more than 20 percent below
the regional average. As concluded in the VMT
Assessment, the Project is located in an area that is
more than 15 percent below the baseline regional
average. Thus, the Project satisfies the low VMT area
screening criteria and therefore screens out of the
VMT analysis. The Project would not conflict or be
inconsistent with State CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.3(b) and impacts would be less than significant
with no mitigation required.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Impact TRA-3 Substantially increase hazards due to
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment).
No mitigation measures required.
Not Applicable. No mitigation measures related to
this issue were identified in the RTP/SCS. Further,
because the Project’s impacts are less than
significant, no Project-specific mitigation is required.
Impact TRA-4 Result in inadequate emergency access.
Impact WF-1 Substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan.
PMM TRA-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects which may substantially impair implementation of an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures
identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Prior to construction, project implementation
agencies can and should ensure that all necessary
local and state road and railroad encroachment
permits are obtained. The project implementation
agency can and should also comply with all
applicable conditions of approval. As deemed
necessary by the governing jurisdiction, the road
encroachment permits may require the contractor
to prepare a traffic control plan in accordance with
professional engineering standards prior to
construction. Traffic control plans can and should
include the following requirements:
• Identification of all roadway locations where
special construction techniques (e.g.,
directional drilling or night construction)
would be used to minimize impacts to traffic
flow.
• Development of circulation and detour plans
to minimize impacts to local street circulation.
This may include the use of signing and
flagging to guide vehicles through and/or
around the construction zone.
• Scheduling of truck trips outside of peak
morning and evening commute hours.
• Limiting of lane closures during peak hours to
the extent possible.
• Usage of haul routes minimizing truck traffic
on local roadways to the extent possible.
• Inclusion of detours for bicycles and
pedestrians in all areas potentially affected by
project construction.
• Installation of traffic control devices as
specified in the California Department of
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. Emergency access would be provided
via Artesia Boulevard and a proposed fire lane on the
Project’s western boundary. The construction and
operation of the Project would not place any
permanent physical barriers on Artesia Boulevard.
There is the potential that traffic lanes located
immediately adjacent to the Project site may be
temporarily closed or controlled by construction
personnel during construction activities. Any
temporary closure would be required to receive
permission from the traffic authority in accordance
with GMC Section 13.56.430, Road Closure or
Interference with Highway Use. However, this would
be temporary and emergency access to the Project
site and surrounding area would be required to be
maintained along Artesia Boulevard at all times. All
construction activities would occur within the
boundaries of the Project site and would not
interfere with circulation along West Artesia
Boulevard, or any other nearby roadways.
The Project would also be subject to the City’s
existing regulations that require the Project to
comply with the Fire Code, GMC, and LACFD
emergency access requirements. Additionally, prior
to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant is
required to submit appropriate plans for plan review
to ensure compliance with zoning, building, and fire
codes. Thus, incorporation of PMM TRA-2 is not
required.
Additionally, a Condition of Approval will be added
requiring the Project developer to provide a traffic
control plan.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project Transportation Manual of Traffic Controls for
Construction and Maintenance Work Zones.
• Development and implementation of access
plans for highly sensitive land uses such as
police and fire stations, transit stations,
hospitals, and schools. The access plans would
be developed with the facility owner or
administrator. To minimize disruption of
emergency vehicle access, affected
jurisdictions can and should be asked to
identify detours for emergency vehicles,
which will then be posted by the contractor.
Notify in advance the facility owner or
operator of the timing, location, and duration
of construction activities and the locations of
detours and lane closures.
• Storage of construction materials only in
designated areas.
• Coordination with local transit agencies for
temporary relocation of routes or bus stops in
work zones, as necessary.
• Ensure the rapid repair of transportation
infrastructure in the event of an emergency
through cooperation among public agencies
and by identifying critical infrastructure needs
necessary for: a) emergency responders to
enter the region, b) evacuation of affected
facilities, and c) restoration of utilities.
• Enhance emergency preparedness awareness
among public agencies and with the public at
large.
TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Impact TCR-1 Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource defined in Public Resources Code Section21074 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 Section5020.1(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.
See PMM CULT-1, above.
PMM TCR-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse Not Applicable. As described in Section 6.18: Tribal
Cultural Resources, the Project would have a less
than significant impact concerning tribal cultural
resources. Therefore, PMM TCR-1 does not apply.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project effects on tribal cultural resources, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Avoidance and preservation of the resources in
place, including, but not limited to, planning and
construction to avoid the resources and protect
the cultural and natural context, or planning
greenspace, parks, or other open space, to
incorporate the resources with culturally
appropriate protection and management criteria;
b) Treating the resource with culturally appropriate
dignity taking into account the tribal cultural
values and meaning of the resource, including, but
not limited to, the following: protecting the
cultural character and integrity of the resource;
protecting the traditional use of the resource; and
protecting the confidentiality of the resource;
c) Permanent conservation easements or other
interests in real property, with culturally
appropriate management criteria for the purposes
of preserving or utilizing the resources or places;
and protecting the resource.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Impact USSW-1 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.
Impact USSW-2 Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and regulations
related to solid waste.
PMM USSW-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce the generation of solid waste, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures
identified by the Lead Agency:
Integrate green building measures with CALGreen
(California Building Code Title 24) into project design, including but not limited to the following:
a) Reuse and minimization of construction and
demolition (C&D) debris and diversion of C&D
waste from landfills to recycling facilities.
b) Inclusion of a waste management plan that
promotes maximum C&D diversion.
c) Source reduction through (1) use of materials that
are more durable and easier to repair and
maintain, (2) design to generate less scrap
material through dimensional planning, (3)
Substantially Conforms Through Regulatory
Compliance. The Project would comply with
applicable provisions of PMM USSW-2 through
existing regulations. Specifically, at the State level, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of
1989 (Assembly Bill [AB] 939) seeks to improve solid
waste disposal management with respect to (1)
source reduction, (2) recycling and composting, and
(3) environmentally safe transformation and land
disposal. AB 939 mandates jurisdictions to meet a
diversion goal of 25 percent by 1995 and 50 percent
by 2000; the 50 percent diversion is still required.
Pursuant to AB 939, each County is required to
prepare and administer a Countywide Integrated
Waste Management Plan (CoIWMP), pursuant to
which landfill disposal needs and capacity are
continually evaluated as part of the preparation of
the CoIWMP Annual Report that examines future
landfill disposal needs over the next 15-year planning
horizon. The most recent CoIWMP 2020 Annual
Report for Los Angeles County states that no solid
waste disposal capacity shortfall is anticipated within the next 15 years (i.e., until 2035) under current
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project increased recycled content, (4) use of reclaimed
materials, and (5) use of structural materials in a
dual role as finish material (e.g., stained concrete
flooring, unfinished ceilings, etc.).
d) Reuse of existing structure and shell in renovation
projects.
e) Development of indoor recycling program and
space.
f) Discourage the siting of new landfills unless all
other waste reduction and prevention actions
have been fully explored. If landfill siting or
expansion is necessary, site landfills with an
adequate landfill-owned, undeveloped land buffer
to minimize the potential adverse impacts of the
landfill in neighboring communities.
g) Discourage exporting of locally generated waste
outside of the SCAG region during the construction
and implementation of a project. Encourage
disposal within the county where the waste
originates as much as possible. Promote green
technologies for long-distance transport of waste
(e.g., clean engines and clean locomotives or
electric rail for waste-by-rail disposal systems) and
consistency with SCAQMD and Connect SoCal
policies can and should be required.
h) Encourage waste reduction goals and practices
and look for opportunities for voluntary actions to
exceed the 80 percent waste diversion target.
i) Encourage the development of local markets for
waste prevention, reduction, and recycling
practices by supporting recycled content and
green procurement policies, as well as other waste
prevention, reduction and recycling practices.
j) Develop ordinances that promote waste
prevention and recycling activities such as:
requiring waste prevention and recycling efforts at
all large events and venues; implementing
recycled content procurement programs; and
developing opportunities to divert food waste
away from landfills and toward food banks and
composting facilities.
k) Develop and site composting, recycling, and
conversion technology facilities that have
minimum environmental and health impacts.
l) Integrate reuse and recycling into residential
industrial, institutional and commercial projects.
conditions.
16 Overall, compliance with existing
regulations would ensure that the proposed Project’s
waste disposal needs are reduced and can be
sufficiently met by local landfills, thereby achieving
conformance with PMM USSW-2. Additionally:
• The Project will be required to comply with all
mandatory provisions of CalGreen that are in
effect at the time of building application;
• The Project will be required to comply with
the State demolition requirements requiring
65 percent of nonhazardous materials to be
reused or recycled; and
• Recycling bins will be provided for the
Project.
16 Los Angeles County Public Works Department. (2019). Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan, 2020 Annual Report. Retrieved from:
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project m) Provide education and publicity about reducing
waste and available recycling services.
n) Implement or expand city or county-wide recycling
and composting programs for residents and
businesses. This could include extending the types
of recycling services offered (e.g., to include food
and green waste recycling) and providing public
education and publicity about recycling services.
Impact USWW-1 Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded wastewater treatment
or storm drainage facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects.
See PMM-HYD-1, above.
PMM USWW-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to reduce substantial adverse effects on utilities and service systems, particularly for construction of wastewater facilities, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
• During the design and CEQA review of individual
future projects, implementing agencies and
projects sponsors shall determine whether
sufficient wastewater capacity exists for the
proposed projects. There CEQA determinations
must ensure that the proposed development can
be served by its existing or planned treatment
capacity. If adequate capacity does not exist,
project sponsors shall coordinate with the
relevant service provider to ensure that adequate
public services and utilities could accommodate
the increased demand, and if not, infrastructure
improvements for the appropriate public service
or utility shall be identified in each project’s CEQA
documentation. The relevant public service
provider or utility shall be responsible for
undertaking project-level review as necessary to
provide CEQA clearance for new facilities.
Not Applicable. See analysis for PMM HYD-1 under
HYD-1.
As discussed in the Sewer Capacity Study (see
Appendix 6.19-1) prepared for the Project, the
Project would connect to the Los Angeles Sanitation
District (LACSD) sewer main trunk along Artesia
Boulevard with an existing six-inch lateral. The sitespecific sewer capacity analysis completed for the Project (Tait & Associates, February 2024), which
Kimley-Horn peer reviewed on behalf of the City
concluded that the proposed Project could tie into
existing sewer lines without resulting in a need to
upsize, relocate, or construct wastewater facilities.
Additionally, the Project would be required to
comply with Los Angeles County’s LID Ordinance and
the City’s SUSMP regulations. Consistent with LID
requirements to reduce the quantity and improve
the quality of rainfall runoff that leaves the Project
site, the Project would implement a LID stormwater
management strategy. Additionally, the SUSMP
requires LID BMPs, source control BMPs, and
structural and nonstructural BMPs for specific types
of uses, and is required to be submitted to the City
for review and approval and incorporated into the
Project plans. Therefore, based on the above, the
Project would not require or result in the relocation
or construction of new or expanded stormwater
drainage facilities, the construction or relocation of
which could cause significant environmental effects.
Thus, incorporation of PMM USWW-1 is not
required.
Impact USWW-2 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.
See PMM UWW-1, above.
Not Applicable. See discussion for PMM USWW-1
under Impact USWW-1 above, for discussion of the
Project’s consistency with this mitigation measure.
Wastewater generated by the Project would be
conveyed via the existing wastewater conveyance
systems for treatment at the A.K. Warren Water
Resource Facility (WWRF) (formerly known as the
Joint Water Pollution Control Plant) managed by Los
Angeles County Sanitation District. The Project would
be estimated to increase wastewater generation by
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project approximately 26,403 gallons per day (gpd), which
comprises less than one percent of the available
capacity of 163 million gpd at the WWRF. Therefore,
the WWRF has adequate capacity to accommodate
the Project. Thus, incorporation of PMM USWW-1 is
not required.
Impact USWS-1 Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water facilities, the
construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects.
PMM USWS-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to ensure sufficient water supplies, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures
identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Reduce exterior consumptive uses of water in
public areas, and should promote reductions in
private homes and businesses, by shifting to
drought-tolerant native landscape plantings, using
weather-based irrigation systems, educating other
public agencies about water use, and installing
related water pricing incentives.
b) Promote the availability of drought-resistant
landscaping options and provide information on
where these can be purchased. Use of reclaimed
water especially in median landscaping and
hillside landscaping can and should be
implemented where feasible.
c) Implement water conservation best practices such
as low-flow toilets, water-efficient clothes
washers, water system audits, and leak detection
and repair.
d) For projects located in an area with existing
reclaimed water conveyance infrastructure and
excess reclaimed water capacity, use reclaimed
water for non- potable uses, especially landscape
irrigation. For projects in a location planned for
future reclaimed water service, projects should
install dual plumbing systems in anticipation of
future use. Large developments could treat
wastewater onsite to tertiary standards and use it
for non-potable uses onsite.
Not Applicable. Based on the Water Availability
Report prepared for the Project (see Appendix 6.19-
2), the Project site is served by an existing 10-inch
water main located in Artesia Boulevard with a sixinch service lateral that serves a portion of the property to the west and the existing Project’s
property. The Project assumes a private, on-site
water system for the apartment complex that will
connect to the public systems.
According to the Project’s Water Availability Report,
the Project would increase water demands for the
Project site by 33,466 gpd.
A Will Serve Letter was received from Golden State
Water Company (GSWC) Southwest District
confirming the availability of water service for the
Project. The will serve letter notes that service can be provided from existing water facilities within West
Artesia Boulevard, therefore it is not anticipated that the 10-inch line located in West Artesia Boulevard
would need to be upsized due to Project buildout.
Thus, incorporation of PMM USWS-1 is not required.
Impact USWS-2 Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future
development during normal, dry and multiple dry years.
See PMM-USWS-1, above.
Not Applicable. See discussion for PMM USWS-1
under Impact USWS-1, for discussion of the proposed
project’s consistency with this mitigation measure.
As noted in the Water Availability Report, the Project
is anticipated to increase water demands by
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project approximately 37 acre-feet per year under buildout
conditions. This represents approximately 2.2
percent of the total increase in demands anticipated
for the GSWC service area from 2025 to 2045
identified in the 2020 UWMP for both normal years
and dry years. Based on the above, it is anticipated
that GSWC would be able to supply the demands of
the Project and future growth. Thus, incorporation of
PMM USWS-1 is not required.
WILDFIRE
Impact WF-2 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.
Impact HAZ-7 Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires.
PMM WF-1: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to wildfire risk, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) Launch fire prevention education for local cities
and counties such that local fire agencies,
homeowners, as well as commercial and industrial
businesses are aware of potential sources of fire
ignition and the related procedures to curb or
lessen any activities that might initiate fire
ignition.
b) Ensure structures in high fire risk areas are built to current state and federal standards which serve to
greatly increase the chances the structure will
survive a wildfire and also allow for people to
shelter-in-place.
c) Improve road access for emergency response and
evacuation so people can evacuate safely and
timely when necessary.
d) Improve, and educate regarding, local emergency
communications and notifications with residents
and businesses.
e) Enforce defensible space regulations to keep
overgrown and unmanaged vegetation,
Not Applicable. The Project is located in a highly
urbanized area of the City and is not located within
or near a State Responsibility Area or lands classified as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. 17 Thus,
incorporation of PMM WF-1 is not required.
17 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). (2023). Los Angeles County State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Retrieved from:
https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/1hxhnkbu/fhsz_county_sra_11x17_2022_losangeles_2.pdf, accessed November 2023.
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Impact and Mitigation Measure Applicability to the Project accumulations of trash and other flammable
material away from structures.
f) Provide public education about wildfire risk and
fire prevention measures, and safety procedures
and practices to allow for safe evacuation and/or
options to shelter-in-place.
Impact WF-3 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 risks or that may result in
temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment.
See PMM HAZ-4, above.
PMM WF-2: In accordance with provisions of sections
15091(a)(2) and 15126.4(a)(1)(B) of the State CEQA
Guidelines, a Lead Agency for a project can and should
consider mitigation measures to wildfire risk, as applicable and feasible. Such measures may include the following or other comparable measures identified by the Lead Agency:
a) New development or infrastructure activity within
very high hazard severity zones or SRAs shall be
required to
− Submit a fire protection plan including the
designation of fire watch staff;
− Maintain water and other fire suppression
equipment designated solely for firefighting
on site for any construction and maintenance
activities;
− Locate construction and maintenance
equipment in designated “safe areas” such
that they do not discharge combustible
materials; and
− Designate trained fire watch staff during
project construction to reduce risk of fire
hazards.
Not Applicable. See consistency analysis for PMM
HAZ-4 and PMM WF-1 under Impact HAZ-4 and
Impact WF-1, respectively, for discussion of the
Project’s consistency with PMM HAZ-4.
Impact WF-4 Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or
landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope stability, or drainage changes.
See PMM WF-1, PMM WF-2, PMM HYD-1, and PMM HAZ4, above.
Not Applicable. See consistency analysis for PMM
WF-1, PMM WF-2, PMM HYD1, and PMM HAZ-4
under Impact WF-1, Impact WF-2, Impact HYD-1, and
Impact HAZ-4, respectively.
Source: SCAG, 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Final EIR, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopted May 2020. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 5.0
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INITIAL STUDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Background
1. Project Title:
1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project
2. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Gardena
Community Development Department
1700 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
3. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Amanda Acuna, Senior Planner
Tel: 310.217.6110
Email: [email protected]
4. Project Location:
County of Los Angeles, City of Gardena, at 1610 West Artesia Boulevard
5. Project Sponsor’s Name and Address:
The Picerne Group, Inc.
5000 Birch Street, Suite 600
Newport Beach, CA 92660
6. General Plan Designation: Very High Density Residential
7. Zoning: Very High Density Multi-Family Residential (R-6)
8. Description of Project: See Section 2.3: Project Characteristics
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: See Section 2.2: Environmental Setting
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits).
Los Angeles County Sanitation District; Los Angeles County Regional Water Quality Control Board; Los Angeles County Fire Department; Los Angeles County Public Works Industrial Waste Unit; City of Gardena Building Services; and City of Gardena Public Works Engineering Division.
11. Have California Native American tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the Project area requested consultation pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1? If so, isthere a plan for consultation that includes, for example, the determination of significance of impacts to tribal cultural resources, procedures regarding confidentiality, etc.?
AB 52 tribal consultation is not required for a SCEA; see also Section 4.18: Tribal Cultural Resources.
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Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by the proposed Project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," as indicated by the analysis in the following section.
Aesthetics Agricultural and Forestry
Resources
Air Quality
Biological Resources X Cultural Resources Energy
X Geology and Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions X
Hazards and Hazardous
Materials
Hydrology and Water Quality Land Use and Planning Mineral Resources X Noise Population and Housing Public Services
Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources
X Utilities and Service Systems Wildfire X
Mandatory Findings of
Significance
Lead Agency Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the Project have been made by or agreed to by the Project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed Project MAY have a potentially significant or a potentially significant unless mitigated impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets.
An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 5.0
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mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed Project, nothing further is required.
I find that the Project is a qualified "transit priority project" that satisfies the requirements of Sections 21155 and 21155.2 of the Public Resources Code (PRC), and/or a qualified "residential or mixed use residential project" that satisfies the requirements of Section 21159.28(d) of the PRC, and although the project could have a potentially significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case, because the SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA) identifies measures that either avoid or mitigate to a level of insignificance all potentially significant or significant effects of the Project.
X
CITY OF GARDENA
Amanda Acuna Date
Senior Planner
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The following environmental analysis is patterned after State CEQA Guidelines Appendix G. An explanation is provided for all responses except “No Impact” responses, which are supported by the cited information sources. The responses consider the whole action involved with the proposed Project: on and offsite, Project-level, direct and indirect, and short-term construction and long-term operational. The explanation of each issue also identifies the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question, and the mitigation identified, if any, to avoid or reduce the impact to less than significant.
To each question, there are four possible responses:
No Impact. The Project would not have any measurable environmental impact.
Less Than Significant Impact. The Project would have the potential to impact the environment, although this impact would be below-established thresholds that are considered to be significant.
Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. The Project would have the potential to generate impacts, which may be considered as a significant effect on the environment, although mitigation measures or changes to the Project’s physical or operational characteristics could reduce these impacts to a less than significant level.
Potentially Significant Impact. The Project could have impacts, which may be considered significant, and therefore additional analysis is required to identify mitigation. A determination that there is a potential for significant effects indicates the need to analyze the Project’s impacts and identify mitigation more fully.
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Aesthetics
Environmental Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Except as provided in PRC Section 21099, would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista? X
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within
a State Scenic Highway?
X
c) If in a non-urbanized area, substantially
degrade the existing visual character or
quality of public views of the site and its
surroundings? (Public views are those that
are experienced from publicly accessible
vantage point). If the project is in an
urbanized area, would the project conflict
with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality?
X
d) Create a new source of substantial light or
glare which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
X
IMPACT ANALYSIS
6.1a Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? No Impact. Under CEQA, a scenic vista is defined as a viewpoint that provides expansive views of a highly valued landscape for the public’s benefit. No such conditions exist on or near the Project site. Additionally, the General Plan does not specifically address scenic vistas. Therefore, the Project would not have an adverse effect on a scenic vista and no impact would occur.
6.1b Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway? No Impact. The area surrounding the Project site is predominately developed, with no natural landforms or scenic features present. There are no State- or County-designated scenic highways in the Project site vicinity.18 Therefore, the Project would not damage scenic resources within a State Scenic Highway. No impact would occur and no mitigation is required.
18 California Department of Transportation. (2019). California State Scenic Highway System Map. Retrieved from https://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=465dfd3d807c46cc8e8057116f1aacaa, Accessed November 2023.
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6.1c If in a non-urbanized area, would the project substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? No Impact. The Project site is located within an urbanized area. The Project site is fully developed with two, one-story commercial and industrial buildings that have been constructed within the last 45 years.
As described in Table 2-2: Surrounding Land Uses, the Project site is in the City’s southeast portion and is bordered by roadways, the Dominguez Channel, industrial uses, commercial uses, and multi-family residential uses. The Project proposes to remove all existing on-site development and construct a six-story podium apartment building with 300 DU.
The Project would be subject to the requirements of GMC Section 18.18A, Very High Density Multifamily Residential Zone (R-6), which addresses permitted and prohibited development intended to provide for the highest density residential district for apartments and condominiums. GMC Section 18.18A.040, Development Standards, discusses property development standards that apply to all land and buildings in the R-6 zone. Additionally, the Project would be required to comply with the applicable provisions of GMC Chapter 18.42, General Provisions, which addresses fences, hedges, and walls; setbacks; security and lighting plans, and pedestrian amenities amongst others.
As part of the City’s Site Plan Review process required under GMC Chapter 18.44, Site Plan Review, the Project’s site plan would be reviewed and only approved after finding the proposed development, including the uses and the physical design of the development, is consistent with the intent and general purposes of the General Plan and provisions of the GMC, and will not adversely affect the orderly and harmonious development of the area (GMC Section 18.44.030, Factors for Approval). Although the GMC does not identify specific regulations governing scenic quality, the City’s site plan review process would ensure the physical design of the Project is consistent and compatible with the site and surrounding area.
Thus, the Project would not conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality and no impact would occur.
6.1d Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site is in an urbanized area with existing light sources, which include streetlights on West Artesia Boulevard, residential and commercial lighting, and vehicle headlights and traffic signals. While the majority of Project construction would occur during daylight hours, there is a potential that that construction could occur up until 6:00 p.m. and require the use of artificial lighting, particularly during the winter season when daylight is no longer sufficient earlier in the day. Outdoor lighting sources, such as floodlights, spotlights, and/or headlights associated with construction equipment and hauling trucks, typically accompany nighttime construction activities. To the extent evening construction includes artificial light sources, such use would be temporary and would cease upon completion of Project construction.
The Project would generate lighting from two primary sources: lighting from building interiors that would pass through windows and lighting from exterior sources (e.g., street lighting, parking lot lighting, building illumination, security lighting, and landscape lighting). The Project would be required to comply with CCR Title 24 standards which would require all glass used in the building design to have minimal reflectivity to reduce glare to surrounding neighbors. Buildings with large facades constructed of reflective surfaces 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 6.1
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(e.g., brightly colored building façades, metal surfaces, and reflective glass) could increase existing levels of daytime glare. The Project’s proposed design does not include such surfaces or components.
Further, the Project would be required to submit a complete security and lighting plan in accordance with GMC Section 18.42.150, Security and Lighting Plan. The purpose of the security and lighting plan is to ensure that safety and security issues are addressed in the development’s design. Lighting plans are required to demonstrate an average of two-foot candle for all public/common areas. Additionally, the placement, height, and direction of illumination would be required to not adversely affect neighboring uses under GMC Section 18.44.030, Factors for Approval. The City would also review new lighting for conformance with the Building Energy and Efficiency Standards in effect at the time of building permit application to ensure the minimum amount of lighting is used, and no light spillage would occur. Thus, compliance with the City’s established regulatory framework (i.e., CCR Title 24 and GMC Section
18.42.150), which would be verified through the City’s plan review process would ensure the Project does not create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. Impacts would be less than significant and no mitigation is required.
Cumulative Impacts
When evaluating cumulative aesthetic impacts, a number of factors were considered. The cumulative study area for aesthetic impacts is the viewshed that includes the Project site and immediately surrounding areas. The context in which the public views a project will also influence the significance of the aesthetic impact. The contrast a project has with its surrounding environment is in relation to other cumulative projects. For example, if most of an area becomes urbanized, the contrast of a project with the natural surroundings may be less since it would not stand out in contrast as much. In order for a cumulative aesthetic impact to occur, the aesthetic impacts from cumulative projects would need to occur within the same geographic area to substantially alter the existing viewshed or existing scenic character of an area. The cumulative projects would need to be visible together or near each other so a viewer could perceive them in the same view.
There are no vacant or open space properties adjacent to or near the Project site’s immediate vicinity or viewshed, or sites proposed for development. Other potential future projects in the viewshed would likely be renovations or rehabilitations because of existing development bordering the Project site. No cumulative visual impacts would occur.
Mitigation Measures
No mitigation measures are required.
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Agricultural and Forestry Resources
Environmental Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use?
X
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract? X
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in
Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)),
timberland (as defined by Public Resources
Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code Section 51104(g))?
X
d) Result in the loss of forest land or
conversion of forest land to non-forest
use?
X
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location
or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest
use?
X
IMPACT ANALYSIS
6.2a Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
6.2b Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
6.2c Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 6.2
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Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
6.2d Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
6.2e Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
No Impact. No Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide or Local Importance is mapped in the City.19 Further, the Project site is not the subject of a Williamson Act Contract.20 The Project site is zoned Very High Density Multi-Family Residential (R-6) and is not used for agricultural uses. 21No
agricultural, forest land, or timberland zoning exists in the City. Therefore, the Project would result in no impact concerning mapped farmlands, Williamson Act Contracts, or agricultural, forest, or timber land zoning. The Project site is fully developed with two, one-story commercial and industrial buildings totaling approximately 39,510 SF. No farmland, forest land, or timberland exist in the City. Therefore, the Project would not result in the conversion or loss of Farmland, forest land or timberland. No impact would occur, and no mitigation is required.
Cumulative Impacts
The Project site is located in a developed, urban area and is surrounded by other existing urban uses including commercial, industrial, and residential uses. The Project site is developed as a car wash and automobile care center and surface parking lot; it is not currently an agricultural use. In addition, the City has not zoned the Project site for forestry-related uses. Project implementation would not impact agricultural and forestry resources. Further, the City does not identify any agricultural, forest land, or timberland within the City. Therefore, no cumulative impacts would occur.
Mitigation Measures
No mitigation measures are required.
19 California Department of Conservation. (2016). California Important Farmland Finder. Retrieved from https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciff/.
20 California Department of Conservation. (2016). Williamson Act/Land Conservation Act. Retrieved from http://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/lca.
21 City of Gardena. (2020). Zoning Map. Gardena, CA: City of Gardena Planning Division. Retrieved from https://cityofgardena.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gardena_Zonning_2020.pdf. 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 6.3
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Air Quality
Environmental Issue
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan? X
b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which
the Project region is non-attainment under
an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard?
X
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations? X
d) Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?
X
The basis for the following information and analysis is the Air Quality Technical Report for the 1610 W.
Artesia Boulevard Project, Gardena, California 90248 (CAJA Environmental Services and DKA Planning, January 2024) and the Health Risk Assessment, 1610 Artesia Boulevard Project, Gardena, California (Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., February 2024). The reports are included in this Initial Study as Appendix 6.3-1: Air Quality Technical Report and Appendix 6.3-2: Health Risk Assessment and are summarized below.
It is noted, Kimley-Horn conducted a third-party review on behalf of the City of the Project’s Air Quality Technical Report;see Appendix 6.3-1. The third-party review concluded the analysis meets the applicable provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines.
IMPACT ANALYSIS
6.3a Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less Than Significant Impact. The Project site is located within the South Coast Air Basin (Air Basin) which includes all of Orange County and the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. The Air Basin is approximately 6,600 square miles extending from the Pacific Ocean to the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Mountains. The Air Basin is a coastal plain with broad valleys and low hills and a semi-arid climate. Ambient pollution concentrations recorded in Los Angeles County portion of the Basin are among the highest in the four counties comprising the Basin.
In this Air Basin, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) prepares its Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) with input from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and California Air Resources Board (CARB). The AQMP establishes a program of rules and regulations directed at reducing air pollutant emissions and achieving State and national air quality standards. AQMPs 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 6.3
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are a regional and multi-agency effort including the SCAQMD, the CARB, the SCAG, and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). The SCAQMD adopted the 2022 AQMP on December 2, 2022.
The 2022 AQMP includes a variety of additional strategies such as regulation, accelerated deployment of available cleaner technologies, best management practices, co-benefits from existing programs, incentives, and other FCAA measures to achieve standards.
With respect to the determination of consistency with AQMP growth assumptions, the projections in the AQMP for achieving air quality goals are based on assumptions in SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS regarding population, housing, and growth trends. Determining whether or not a project exceeds the assumptions reflected in the AQMP involves the evaluation of three criteria: (1) consistency with applicable population, housing, and employment growth projections; (2) project mitigation measures; and (3) appropriate incorporation of AQMP land use planning strategies. The following discussion provides an analysis with respect to each of these three criteria.
Criteria 1. A project is consistent with the AQMP, in part, if it is consistent with the population, households, and employment assumptions that were used in the development of the AQMP. In the case of the 2022 AQMP, two sources of data form the basis for the projections of air pollutant emissions: the City of Gardena General Plan and SCAG’s RTP. The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS provides socioeconomic forecast projections of regional population growth. The population, households, and employment forecasts, which are adopted by SCAG’s Regional Council, are based on local plans and policies applicable to the specific area (i.e., General Plan). The 2020-2045 RTP/SCS forecasts 65,700 persons, 23,700 households, and 32,100 jobs in the City of Gardena by 2045.
The Project site has a General Plan land use designation of Very High Density Residential and the Project does not propose a General Plan Amendment. However, because the City only recently (i.e., April 2023) adopted this land use designation for the Project site, the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS, General Plan, and the AQMP do not account for residential uses or associated population on the Project site. However, the Project would not substantially increase the population such that the Project would conflict with the RTP/SCS and AQMP. As concluded in Section 6.14: Population and Housing, the Project would result in a forecast household (300 DU) and population (810 persons) growth are considered less than significant, given the population is approximately 1.2 percent of the General Plan’s forecast population of 63,799 persons at buildout, and approximately 1.3 percent over the 2020-2024 RTP/SCS forecast 2045 population of 65,700 persons.
The Project would also remove approximately 73 jobs from the existing auto repair facilities. Thus, the Project’s estimated employment impact would not generate job growth that would conflict with the RTP/SCS and AQMP.
Criteria 2. The Project would not result in any significant air quality impacts (refer to Table 6-3: Daily Construction Emissions and Table 6-4: Daily Operational Emissions) and therefore would not require mitigation. In addition, the Project would comply with all applicable regulatory standards as required by the SCAQMD, including but not limited to, Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust), Rule 445 (Wood Burning Fireplaces), and Rule 1113 (Architectural Coatings). As such, the Project meets this AQMP consistency criterion.
Criteria 3. With regard to land use developments such as the Project, the AQMP’s air quality policies focus on the reduction of vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled (VMT). The Project would serve to implement a number of land use policies of the City, SCAQMD, and SCAG. The Project would be designed and constructed as a TPP and promote environmental sustainability. The Project represents an infill 1610 West Artesia Boulevard Project Section 6.3
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development within an existing urbanized area that would concentrate more housing and population within a High-Quality Transit Area (HQTA). Sustainability features are incorporated throughout the Project to comply with the Green Building Code and the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) through energy conservation, water conservation, and waste reduction features.
The air quality plan applicable to the Project site is the 2022 AQMP, the current management plan for progression toward compliance with state and federal clean air requirements. The Project would be required to comply with all regulatory measures set forth by the SCAQMD. Implementation of the Project would not interfere with air pollution control measures listed in the 2022 AQMP. Further, the Project would not result in significant emissions that would jeopardize regional or localized air quality standards.
The Project would not result in a long-term impact on the regions ability to meet the standards for federal and State air quality. In addition, the proposed Project would be consistent with the AQMP goals and policies.
Gardena Climate Action Plan
As shown in Table 6-1: 2017 Gardena CAP Analysis, the Project would implement the outlined 2017 Gardena Climate Action Plan (CAP) policies. Table 6-1 evaluates the Project concerning the relevant CAP goals and strategies and concludes the Project would not conflict with the relevant CAP strategies.
Therefore, the Project would not result in a significant environmental impact concerning a conflict with the CAP.
Table 6-1: 2017 Gardena CAP Analysis
Sub-Strategy Consistency
Land Use and Transportation
GOAL LUT D: ADOPT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVES
Measure LUT D2: Improve Design Of Development. This measure provides improved design elements to enhance slow speed multi-modalism such as walking and bicycling. These strategies may complement the slowspeed concepts found in the SSBS.
Sub-Strategy D2.1: Require bicycle parking
through Zoning Code or other implementation
documents.
No Conflict. The Project would provide on-site bicycle parking consistent with the GMC.
Sub-Strategy D2.2: Require new
developments to provide pedestrian, bicycle,
and transit amenities.