Agenda packet — Lomita City Council, October 1, 2024 (part 4 of 5)

community health and physical activity such as parks and recreation facilities, community gardens, and safe pedestrian infrastructure. Policy RM-1.1 directs the City to develop parks and recreational facilities with amenities that meet the community’s needs and preferences. Policy RM-1.2 prioritizes parks and recreation capital improvement projects in neighborhoods and areas most in need, such as where residents are not within a ten-minute walk to a park, open space, or joint use facility. Policy RM-1.3 explores the acquisition of Navy Field and the feasibility of redeveloping the site into a new park with space for a new Public Works yard. Policy RM-1.7 directs the City to continue its research of grand funding opportunities and other sources of funding for the acquisition and construction of parks and recreation facilities to meet the diverse recreational needs of the community. Policy RM-1.8 directs the City to engage with the school district, local and regional agencies, and private developers to establish partnerships and joint use agreements aimed at expanding the range of recreational facility options available to the public.

Policy RM-1.10 allows the City to seek input from the community on the needs and investment priorities for public parks and recreational facilities.

Action RM-1a requires the City to determine the costs associated with the acquisition, development, and operation of a new park and Public Works yard on the Navy Field site and initiate discussions with the U.S. Navy regarding the transfer of the site to the City. Action RM-1c requires the City to install adequate lighting, designated crosswalks, clear signage, and other nonvehicular infrastructure to improve pedestrian and bicycle connections between residential and open space areas. Action RM-1e requires the City to research available grant funding for parks and public open space improvements and strive to apply for at least one grant per year.

As such, with compliance to environmental regulations established at the time of future park and recreational projects are proposed, and adherence to General Plan Update policies and actions, the environmental impacts associated with the construction or expansion of recreational facilities would be less than significant.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

LAND USE ELEMENT
Policy LU-4.5: Community Benefit. Collaborate with community stakeholders to expand recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities, including through cost-sharing agreements, joint use of facilities, or acquisition.

Policy LU-5.4: Physical Activity. Increase the availability of space and activities that promote community health and physical activity such as parks and recreation facilities, community gardens, and safe pedestrian infrastructure.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
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Policy RM-1.1: Parks and Recreation Facility Amenities. Develop parks and recreational facilities with amenities that meet the community’s needs and preferences, including but not limited to play areas for children, sports courts and fields, dog parks, community meeting rooms, and accessibility updates.

Policy RM-1.2: Project Prioritization. Prioritize parks and recreation capital improvement projects in neighborhoods and areas most in need, such as where residents are not within a ten-minute walk to a park, open space, or joint use facility.

Policy RM-1.3: Navy Field. Explore the City acquisition of Navy Field and the feasibility of redeveloping the site into a new park with space for a new Public Works yard.

Policy RM-1.7: Funding for Parks. Continue to research grant funding opportunities and other sources of funding for the acquisition and construction of parks and recreation facilities to meet the diverse recreational needs of the community.

Policy RM-1.8: Partnerships and Joint Use Agreements. Engage with the school district, local and regional agencies, and private developers to establish partnerships and joint use agreements aimed at expanding the range of recreational facility options available to the public.

Policy RM-1.10: Park Assessment. Seek input from the community on the needs and investment priorities for public parks and recreational facilities.

Action RM-1a: Determine the costs associated with the acquisition, development, and operation of a new park and Public Works yard on the Navy Field site and initiate discussions with the U.S. Navy regarding the transfer of the site to the City.

Action RM-1b: Conduct accessibility assessments for all public parks and recreation facilities at least every five years.

Action RM-1e: Research available grant funding for parks and public open space improvements and strive to apply for at least one grant per year.

O. TRANSPORTATION

1. Circulation System Conflicts
Threshold: Would the project conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impact TR-1, pages 4.14-17 through 4.14- 22)
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Explanation: Circulation System
The General Plan Update will accommodate future growth in the city, including new businesses, expansion of existing businesses, and new residential uses. New growth is anticipated to occur primarily along Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita Boulevard, Narbonne Avenue, and Palos Verdes Drive. The Mobility Element developed as part of the General Plan Update contains goals, policies, and actions that support access to and performance of the circulation system. Goal M-1 promotes a safe and balanced circulation system for the Planning Area. Policy M-1.4 ensures that new developments in the city provide appropriate and feasible improvements to improve traffic flow and roadway operations. Policy M-1.7 encourages the development of traffic calming strategies to slow traffic and promote safety.

Action M-1b directs the City to continue to update and implement projects in Lomita’s Capital Improvement Plan to maintain the roadway network.

As a result, implementation of the General Plan Update would not conflict with applicable plans, polices, or ordinances related to vehicle circulation, and its impact on the city’s circulation system is considered less than significant.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation
The proposed Mobility Element update references and incorporates the Lomita Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, South Bay Bicycle Master Plan and the SBCCOG Local Travel Network, which include bicycling and walking improvements, and facilities that will improve non-motorized accessibility and connectivity throughout the city. The proposed Mobility Element includes new planned bike facilities on several key roadways including, but not limited to, Lomita Boulevard, Pennsylvania Avenue, Narbonne Avenue, Eshelman Avenue, Walnut Street, 250th Street, 255th Street and 262nd Street. The Project would also enhance the pedestrian experience by providing a more walkable and denser environment.

The Mobility Element developed as part of the General Plan Update contains goals, policies, and actions that support access to and the performance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Policy M-3.1 requires the City to apply Complete Street principles, which are streets that are designed to provide safe travels for all modes of travel, to all transportation improvement projects. Policy M-3.2 encourages the City to link activity and employment centers, public facilities, and schools to transit and active transportation facilities. Policy M-6.3 directs the City to identify and eliminate gaps in sidewalks and bikeways to create a more complete active transportation network. Policy M-6.4 requires new developments in the city to provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Action M-6c directs the City to dedicate capital improvement funding for citywide projects for pedestrian facilities. The implementation of policies and actions contained in the General Plan Update would ensure that the Project would not conflict with Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *433
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a program plan, ordinance, or policy addressing bicycle facilities.

Therefore, Project impacts would be less than significant.

Public Transit System
The City does not have defined measures of effectiveness for public transit service and circulation. The proposed General Plan Update is expected to increase demand for travel via public transit given the proposed development and expected increase in residents and employees. This population and job growth within the city could increase the demand for public transit but also result in increased levels of vehicular traffic which could slow transit operations and impact transit reliability. The proposed Mobility Element developed as part of the General Plan Update includes policies to support and enhance transit service. Policy M-3.2 encourages the City to link activity and employment centers, public facilities, and schools to transit and active transportation facilities. Policy M-5.2 encourages the City to coordinate with local public transit provides to plan and improve local transit service and transit facilities. Policy M-5.3 requires that new developments construct transit facilities when appropriate. Action M-5c directs the City to explore intracity transit options. The implementation of policies and actions contained in the General Plan Update would ensure that the Project would not conflict with a program plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the public transit system. Therefore, the Project’s impact is considered less than significant.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

LAND USE ELEMENT
Policy LU-1.1: Land Use Planning. Promote a comprehensive approach to land use planning that is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable; enhances community livability and public health; offers choices in housing, jobs, amenities, and transportation; reduces pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the expenditure of nonrenewable resources; and provides opportunities for meaningful public engagement in land use decisions.

Policy LU-1.2: Focused Growth. Focus new higher density mixed-use development along major corridors and within key activity nodes to expand housing opportunity, preserve the character of existing single-family neighborhoods, promote active transportation options, and enhance economic vitality.

Policy LU-1.3: Employment/Housing Balance. Strive to balance levels of employment and housing within the community to provide more opportunities for residents to work locally, reduce commute times, and improve air quality.

Policy LU-3.6: Active Streetscapes. Create safe, inviting, and beautiful streetscapes that facilitate social interaction and improve active transportation along corridors.

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Policy LU-5.3: Active Transportation. Promote land use patterns that facilitate active transportation to encourage healthy and active lifestyles, as well as improve overall physical health for residents.

Action LU-5a: Create and maintain an inventory of the city’s pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks, street crossings, lighting, shade trees, and benches, in order to improve pedestrian mobility in all areas of the city.

MOBILITY ELEMENT
Goal M-1: Local Circulation System. A community served by a safe and balanced circulation system that meets the needs of all users.

Policy M-1.1: Arterial Roadway Network. Implement and maintain the roadway network based on the classifications mapped in Figure M-1.

Policy M-1.4: Development-Related Traffic Impacts. Impose conditions on new development to provide appropriate and feasible improvements to enhance and/or prevent any impediment to traffic flow, parking, ADA accessibility, and roadway operations.

Policy M-1.7: Traffic Calming on Local Streets. Use traffic calming strategies such as signage, speed radar feedback signs, curb extensions, and deflections, as recommended in the City’s Traffic Calming Toolkit, to create a pedestrian-friendly circulation system and promote safety, while not reducing parking supply.

Policy M-1.9: New Connections. Explore new connections within the grid system, either non-vehicular or vehicular.

Action M-1a: As funding for studies becomes available, periodically review and assess the vehicular level of service along city facilities to determine what, if any, improvements are warranted to maintain a safe and efficient flow of traffic throughout Lomita. Based on a thorough review of facility operations and funding availability, improvements should be included in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and/or required as part of project approval through the development review process.

Action M-1b: Continue to update and implement projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan to maintain and repair roadways, and construct and improve roadways to build out the roadway network to ensure adequate levels of service.

Action M-1f: Evaluate the applicability of traffic calming tools to minimize cut-through traffic on local streets, especially in residential areas and near schools, and implement improvements as necessary.

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Policy M-3.1: Complete Streets for Roadway Projects. Apply complete streets principles to all transportation improvement projects (e.g., safety, intelligent transportation systems, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities) to accommodate the needs of street users of all ages and abilities.

Policy M-3.2: Multimodal Connectivity. Link activity centers, employment centers, public facilities, and schools to transit and active transportation facilities.

Policy M-3.3: Streetscape Improvements. Require roadway, sidewalk, and median improvements that enhance the visual character of the roadway system and promote pedestrian and bicycle safety, including street lighting, wayfinding, street trees, and other nonvehicular infrastructure.

Policy M-3.6: Safe Routes to School. Provide infrastructure improvements, enforcement, and incentives to support Safe Routes to School programs and promote walking and bicycling to local schools.

Action M-3a: Develop strategies and guidelines to set curb use priorities that consider the needs of through traffic, transit stops, bus turnouts, passenger drop-off/pick-up, deliveries, and short-term/long-term parking, especially along major corridors.

Goal M-5: Transit. A community connected to a comprehensive public transit system.

Policy M-5.1: Transit Use. Support programs encouraging public transit use by people living in, working in, or visiting Lomita.

Policy M-5.2: Improve Local Public Transit Service. Work with Metro, Torrance Transit, and other local public transit providers to plan and improve local transit service and transit facilities, including bus stops, in the city.

Policy M-5.3: Transit Facilities. Require new developments to construct, when appropriate, transit facilities, including bus turn-outs, bus stop infrastructure, and route information signage.

Action M-5a: Continue on-going coordination with transit authorities toward the expansion of transit facilities.

Action M-5b: Work with transit providers to increase transit service frequency, speed, and reliability and increase ridership and to strengthen linkages and access to key destinations.

Action M-5c: Explore new intracity transit options such as a Lomita trolley to transport individuals between commercial areas, residential areas, and parks.

Goal M-6: Active Transportation. A community with a comprehensive network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities that encourages active transportation.

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alternative to automobiles, including the Plan’s facility recommendations as shown in Figure M-2.

Policy M-6.2: Local Travel Network. Coordinate with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments to promote local micromobility modes by implementing the Local Travel Network plan and supporting efforts to integrate the network with adjacent cities, as shown in Figure M-3.

Policy M-6.3: Sidewalk and Bikeway Gaps. Create a connected and complete active transportation network by identifying and eliminating gaps in sidewalks and bikeways, evaluating the adequacy of existing urban trails, and prioritizing sidewalk maintenance.

Policy M-6.4: Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities at New Developments. Require new residential and non-residential developments in the city to provide safe and attractive bicycle and pedestrian facilities, such as secure bicycle parking, pedestrian-scale lighting, street furniture, landscaping, and other improvements.

Action M-6a: As part of development review and specific plans, require land development projects to provide connectivity and accessibility to a mix of uses such as schools, parks, work, and shopping destinations that meet residents’ daily needs including secure parking and safety measures.

Action M-6b: Review and update the City’s Municipal Code, as necessary, to consider bicycle and pedestrian access as part of the site plan review for new development projects.

Action M-6c: Dedicate capital improvement funding for citywide projects including pedestrian refuge islands, raised crosswalks, or other relevant crosswalk enhancements as they become available.

Action M-6d: Require that all roadway resurfacing projects and land development projects with impacts to roadways be subject to a review process that considers lane reconfiguration and other opportunities to improve the bicycle and pedestrian network.

Action M-6e: Establish a sidewalk maintenance schedule to improve accessibility and include repair of cracks from tree roots, etc., and clearance of sidewalk space through colocation or undergrounding of utilities and moving signage.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Policy RM-1.5: Safe Routes. Provide safe pedestrian and bicycle pathways to parks, recreational facilities, and schools to foster a sense of community well-being and to promote active lifestyles.

Action RM-1c: Install adequate lighting, designated crosswalks, clear signage, and other nonvehicular infrastructure to improve pedestrian and bicycle connections between residential and open space areas. (Also refer to Mobility Element.)

2. Design Features
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Threshold: Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impact TR-3, pages 4.14-28 through 4.13- 31)
Explanation: Implementation of the General Plan Update would involve the alteration, intensification, and redistribution of land uses. Geometric design features would generally be limited to individual projects’ internal roadway networks, as well as driveways along city roads. Hazards are typically assessed at the individual project level when an actual design and construction of a circulation facility is proposed. The City would review site-specific developments to ensure the provision of adequate ingress and egress and that site distance standards would be implemented.

The types of uses included as part of the General Plan Update are generally similar to existing and surrounding uses and thereby are compatible with the existing uses in the Planning Area and in the surrounding area. In addition, the proposed Mobility Element developed as part of the General Plan Update contains policies in support of roadway network safety and reducing design hazards. This includes Policy M-3.5 and Action M-3e which promotes managing and improving the City’s transportation network to be safe, accessible and consistent with ADA and to include ADA accessible features as part of roadway infrastructure projects. Policy M-3.4 encourages roadway design to include traffic calming measures to maintain safe vehicular speeds. Policy LU-2.2 requires compatibility between adjacent land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. The implementation of goals, policies and actions contained in the General Plan Update and compliance with the Lomita Municipal Code would ensure that new development in the Planning Area would not substantially increase hazards due to geometric design features or incompatible uses. Therefore, the impact of the Project with respect to design and incompatible use hazards would be considered less than significant.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

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Policy LU-2.2: Compatible Uses. Require compatibility between adjacent land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles.

Policy LU-2.5: Mixed-Use Design Integration. Require residential and nonresidential portions of mixed-use buildings and sites to be well-integrated through site and building design that ensures compatibility among different uses on the same site.

MOBILITY ELEMENT
Policy M-1.6: Promote Safe Streets. Use a safe systems approach for transportation planning, street design, operations, emergency response, and maintenance that proactively identifies opportunities to improve safety where conflicts between users exist to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in our roadways.

Goal M-3: Complete Streets. A community with a well-designed and built transportation network that is safe, accessible, comfortable, and convenient for all transportation modes and users
Policy M-3.1: Complete Streets for Roadway Projects. Apply complete streets principles to all transportation improvement projects (e.g., safety, intelligent transportation systems, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities) to accommodate the needs of street users of all ages and abilities.

Policy M-3.2: Multimodal Connectivity. Link activity centers, employment centers, public facilities, and schools to transit and active transportation facilities.

Policy M-3.3 Streetscape Improvements. Require roadway, sidewalk, and median improvements that enhance the visual character of the roadway system and promote pedestrian and bicycle safety, including street lighting, wayfinding, street trees, and other nonvehicular infrastructure.

Policy M-3.4: Traffic Calming on Residential Streets. Encourage traffic calming strategies and incorporation of traffic calming design in residential areas to slow traffic and promote safety.

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Policy M-3.5: ADA Accessibility. Implement a transportation network that is safe, accessible, and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to allow mobility-impaired users, such as disabled persons and seniors, to safely travel within the city.

Policy M-3.6: Safe Routes to School. Provide infrastructure improvements, enforcement, and incentives to support Safe Routes to School programs and promote walking and bicycling to local schools.

Action M-3a: When planning roadway facilities, incorporate the concept of complete streets, while considering the land use and design context of the surrounding areas.

Action M-3c: Partner with Lomita school administrators to improve traffic and parking conditions in school areas, especially during school drop-off and pick-up periods.

Action M-3d: Develop strategies and guidelines to set curb use priorities that consider the needs of through traffic, transit stops, bus turnouts, passenger drop-off/pick-up, deliveries, and short-term/long-term parking, especially along major corridors.

Action M-3e: Comply with ADA requirements and design projects to remove physical barriers to accessibility in transportation systems and facilities for people with disabilities.

Policy M-9.5: Intermodal Safety. Ensure intermodal safety through development review and mitigate impediments to driveway sightlines. This may include right-of-way redesign, appropriate building orientation, driveway orientation, signage placement and size, sidewalk infrastructure such as bus stops or utility boxes, and nonstandard encroachments.

Action M-9d: Codify Public Works Right-of-Way Standards by ordinance or resolution to unify streets, remove nonstandard encroachments to improve safety, and improve sightlines. Ensure the Right-of-Way Standards are met during the entitlement process and consider proactive code enforcement.

4. Emergency Access
Threshold: Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impact 4.14-31 through 4.14-32) Explanation: Implementation of the proposed General Plan Update would result in increased development which would result in new roadways and would increase the number of users on the City’s transportation system. There will be a need to ensure that adequate emergency access provisions are made to accommodate increased population and growth. Future development within the Planning Area is not anticipated to result in the substantial modification of roadways surrounding specific development sites or the placement of any permanent physical barriers on adjacent roadways. There is the potential for temporary closure of traffic lanes located immediately adjacent to a development site or otherwise controlled by construction personnel during Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *440
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construction activities. However, the applicant of any proposed development would be required to submit appropriate plans for plan review to ensure compliance with zoning, building, and fire codes prior to the issuance of a building permit. Proposed developments would be required to comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements and would submit construction plans to the LACoFD’s Engineering Building Plan Check Unit for review and approval prior to issuance of any building permit.

Approval by LACoFD would ensure that construction and operation of future projects associated with implementation of the General Plan Update would not result in inadequate emergency access. In addition, the existing Safety Element and the proposed Mobility Elements developed as part of the General Plan Update contain policies in support of emergency access along local roads.

Safety Element Policy 4.3 requires that the City prioritize Capital Improvement Projects that function as evacuation routes. Action 4.3a directs the City to maintain emergency evacuation routes by ensuring that street widths, paving, and grades meet the requirements of the California State Fire Code and the Los Angeles County Fire Codes. Additionally, Mobility Element Policy M-1.6 promotes using a safe system approach to transportation planning, street design, operations, emergency response, and maintenance to improve safety on roadways. Policy M-3.5 and Action M3e promote managing and improving the City’s transportation network to be safe, accessible and consistent with ADA and to include ADA accessible features as part of roadway infrastructure projects. Policy M-9.5 ensures that the City consider intermodal safety through development review and mitigate impediments to driveway sightlines.

The implementation of goals, policies and actions contained in the General Plan Safety Element and the General Plan Update, as well as compliance with the Lomita Municipal Code would ensure that new development in the Planning Area would not result in inadequate emergency access. Therefore, the impact of the General Plan Update with respect to emergency access would be considered less than significant.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

MOBILITY ELEMENT
Goal M-1: Local Circulation System. A community served by a safe and balanced circulation system that meets the needs of all users.

Policy M-1.6: Promote Safe Streets. Use a safe systems approach for transportation planning, street design, operations, emergency response, and maintenance that proactively identifies opportunities to improve safety where conflicts between users exist to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in our roadways.

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Policy M-2.1: Agency Coordination: Coordinate with neighboring cities, transportation providers, and regional agencies such as Caltrans, the County of Los Angeles, South Bay Cities Council of Governments, and Metro to meet the mobility needs of people living in, working in, or visiting Lomita.

Action M-3e: Comply with ADA requirements and design projects to remove physical barriers to accessibility in transportation systems and facilities for people with disabilities.

P. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES

1. Tribal Cultural Resources
Threshold: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
• Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k)?
• A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.

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Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impacts TCR-1 and TCR-2, pages 4.15-7 through 4.15-9)
Explanation: Effects on tribal cultural resources deemed to be significant could be considered adverse, if they involve physical demolition, destruction, or alteration of the resource or its immediate surroundings, such that the significance of a resource would be materially impaired. While the General Plan Update does not directly propose site-specific development with the potential to directly impact a tribal cultural resource, future development allowed under the General Plan Update could cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of previously undiscovered tribal cultural resources. This is considered a potentially significant impact. As part of the AB 52 consultation process, the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation requested to be notified of any planned ground disturbances associated with future implementation of the General Plan Update.

The General Plan Update Resource Management Element includes goals, policies, and actions addressing tribal cultural resources. Policy RM-2.1 directs the City to ensure the preservation of the City’s historical past.

Policy RM-2.2 requires the City to consult with Native American tribes that may be impacted by future development and land use policy changes.

Action RM-2a requires the City to assess development proposals for potential impacts to sensitive historic, archaeological, tribal cultural, and paleontological resources pursuant to CEQA. Action RM-2d requires the City notify appropriate tribes for consultation for the purposes of preserving or mitigating impacts to cultural places located on land within the City’s jurisdiction that may be affected by the proposed adoption, amendment to the General Plan or a specific plan. Action RM-2f requires that development proposals located in areas assessed to have moderate or high sensitivity for archaeological resources conduct a study to determine if significant archaeological resources are potentially present and if so, to identify mitigation measure to mitigate potential impacts, or to require full-time monitoring during ground disturbing activities by an archaeologist and Native American monitor. Action RM-2g requires, in the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains in any location other than a dedicated cemetery, that the City halt excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until the County Coroner has been informed and has determined that no investigation of the cause of death is required. If the remains are of Native American origin, no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains is permitted until the descendants from the deceased Native Americans have made a recommendation to the landowner or the persons responsible for the excavation work, for means of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any associated grave goods, as provided in PRC Section 5097.98, or the NAHC was unable to identify a descendant or Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *443
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the descendant failed to make a recommendation within 24 hours after being granted access to the site.

Potential impacts to tribal cultural resources associated with future development would be reduced through implementation of General Plan Update policies and actions. Subsequent development and infrastructure projects would be analyzed for potential environmental impacts, consistent with the requirements of CEQA, pursuant to the City’s entitlement review process. Subsequent discretionary projects implemented in accordance with the General Plan Update would be subject to the provisions of AB 52 and may require tribal consultation with California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the Planning Area and who have previously requested AB 52 consultations with the City. Future AB 52 consultation may identify tribal cultural resources not yet found and formally recorded that could be impacted by subsequent projects.

Compliance with the General Plan Update policies and actions and existing regulations would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, and impacts would be less than significant.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Policy RM-2.1: Preservation. Ensure the preservation of the city’s historical past.

Policy RM-2.3: Tribal Consultation. In accordance with state, local, and tribal intergovernmental consultation requirements, consult with Native American tribes that may be impacted by proposed development and land use policy changes, as necessary.

Action RM-2a: Assess development proposals for potential impacts to sensitive historic, archaeological, tribal cultural, and paleontological resources pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Action RM-2f : For all development proposals within areas assessed to have moderate or high sensitivity for archaeological resources, the City shall require either a study to be conducted by a professional archaeologist or to have full-time monitoring during grounddisturbing activities by an archaeologist and a Native American monitor. The objective of the study will be to determine if significant archaeological resources are potentially present and if the project will significantly impact these resources. If significant impacts are identified, the City may require the project to be modified to avoid the impacts, or require mitigation measures to mitigate the impacts. Mitigation may involve archaeological investigation and resources recovery.

Action RM-2g: In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains in any location other than a dedicated cemetery, the City shall halt excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until the County Coroner has been informed and has determined that no investigation of the Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *444
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cause of death is required. If the remains are of Native American origin, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until the descendants from the deceased Native Americans have made a recommendation to the landowner or the persons responsible for the excavation work, for means of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any associated grave goods as provided in Public Resources Code section 5097.98, or the Native American Heritage Commission was unable to identify a descendant or the descendant failed to make a recommendation within 24 hours after being granted access to the site.

Q. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS

1. Utilities and Service Systems
Threshold: Would the Project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impact USS-1, pages 4.16-23 through

4.16-29)
Explanation: Water
With respect to water facilities, the General Plan Update is expected to result in population and employment growth within the Planning Area, and thus, an overall increase in demand on water supply, which would necessitate construction of future water supply infrastructure. Buildout under the General Plan Update could yield a net change over existing conditions of an additional 2,885 housing units, an additional population of 7,616 people, an additional 583,431 square feet of non-residential building square footage, and an additional 853 jobs within the Planning Area. This increased demand for water infrastructure would primarily be located within areas that are already developed and serviced by the City’s Water Division.

Since no specific development projects are proposed as part of the General Plan Update, the environmental effects from constructing or expanding facilities are unknown at this time. All water infrastructure construction activities associated with future development would be subject to compliance with existing local, State, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations, which would ensure impacts are reduced to less than significant levels. The City’s Water Division would continue to ensure adequate water distribution facilities are available to serve future development.

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RM-6.1 directs the City to coordinate with the Los Angeles RWQCB to help maintain and improve the quality of both surface water and groundwater resources. Policy RM-6.2 directs the City to promote water conservation and efficiency through education, innovation, regulation, and incentives that target all aspects of water consumption. Policy RM-6.4 encourages the City to collaborate with community partners to promote water conservation and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of water conservation practices. Policy RM-6.6 instructs the City to invest and devote resources toward the City’s Water Division to minimize reliance on imported water and strive to develop a more effective water production and distribution system in the city. Action RM-6a directs the City to work closely with the California State Division of Drinking Water, the Los Angeles RWQCB, and other agencies to identify the potential source of benzene contamination detected at Well No. 5 through extensive testing. Action RM-6b directs the City to implement regular monitoring and reporting procedures to track water consumption trends, identify inefficiencies, and gauge the impact of water conservation measures. Action RM-6d directs the City to conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the potential for expanding recycled water infrastructure within the city. Action RM-6f directs the City to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current water distribution system and identity areas in need of improvement to guide the development of a more efficient water distribution system. The implementation of existing regulations and General Plan Update policies and actions would reduce impacts associated with the relocation or construction of new or expanded water facilities to a less than significant level.

Wastewater
With respect to wastewater, the General Plan Update is expected to result in increased population and employment growth within the Planning Area, and thus, an overall increase in demand on the existing sewer system associated with increased sewage flows. The General Plan Update does not include specific development proposals; therefore, the environmental effects of future wastewater collection systems are unknown at this time. At the time future projects are proposed, they would be required to ensure sufficient local and trunk sewer capacity exists to serve the specific development. Pursuant to Lomita Municipal Code Section 5-2, Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste, adopts Title 20, Division 2 of the Los Angeles County Code as the Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance for the City of Lomita. The ordinance regulates discharges of wastewater, including industrial waste discharges, into sanitary sewers within the city.

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Management Element Policy RM-6.1 directs the City to coordinate with the Los Angeles RWQCB to help maintain and improve the quality of both surface water and groundwater resources. Action RM-6a directs the City to work closely with the California State Division of Drinking Water, the Los Angeles RWQCB, and other agencies to identify the potential source of benzene contamination detected at Well No. 5 through extensive testing.

The implementation of existing regulations and General Plan Update policies and actions would reduce impacts associated with the relocation or construction of new or expanded water facilities to a level that is less than significant. The implementation of existing regulations and General Plan Update policies and actions would reduce impacts associated with the relocation or construction of new or expanded wastewater facilities to a less than significant level.

Stormwater
Development under the proposed General Plan Update would result in increased areas of impervious surfaces throughout the Planning Area, resulting in the need for additional or expanded stormwater drainage, conveyance and retention infrastructure. Storm drain infrastructure in the city is jointly owned and operated by the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD). The infrastructure and facilities necessary to serve new growth would involve development of some facilities on-site within new development projects, some facilities off-site on appropriately designated land, and may also involve improvements to existing facilities and disturbance of existing rights-of-way. The specific impacts of providing new and expanded drainage facilities cannot be determined at this time, as the General Plan Update does not propose or approve any specific development project nor does it designate specific sites for new or expanded public facilities.

Stormwater drainage and conveyance facilities would be evaluated at the project-level in association with subsequent development projects.

However, the facilities would be primarily provided on sites with land use designations that allow such uses and the environmental impacts of constructing and operating the facilities would likely be similar to those associated with new development, redevelopment, and infrastructure projects under the General Plan. As future development and infrastructure projects are considered by the City, each project will be evaluated for conformance with the General Plan, Municipal Code, and other applicable regulations. Subsequent development and infrastructure projects would also be analyzed for potential environmental impacts, consistent with the requirements of CEQA. As such, this is a less than significant impact and no additional mitigation is required.

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serve future development under the General Plan Update and would ensure that future drainage and flood control infrastructure projects do not result in adverse environmental impacts. Policy RM-6.3 requires the City to continue the coordination with local water agencies to ensure efficient and effective management of stormwater runoff and to protect stormwater quality, in accordance with the NPDES permit. Policy RM-6.5 encourages the City to develop drought resistant landscaping for new residential and nonresidential development projects to decrease water demand, prevent erosion, reduce flooding, and limit pollutants. Action RM-6c encourages the City to conduct outreach to inform residents and businesses about the importance of stormwater management, including providing practical tips and resources to reduce local runoffs. Action RM-6e encourages the City to consider adoption of drought resistant landscape guidelines in the Zoning Code. The implementation of existing regulations and General Plan Update policies and actions would reduce impacts associated with the relocation or construction of new or expanded stormwater facilities to a level that is less than significant.

Electrical, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications
With respect to electrical, natural gas, and telecommunication services, the Planning Area is within the service areas of Southern California Edison (SCE), SoCalGas, and various telecommunication providers. New growth anticipated by the General Plan Update would require increased electrical, natural gas, and telecommunications services, potentially resulting in the new construction or relocation of facilities through 2045. The environmental effects of future expansions of electrical, natural gas, and telecommunication facilities would be evaluated with each development proposal and would require a separate environmental review related to the construction and operation of new electrical, natural gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. Future implementing projects under the General Plan Update would have to coordinate with each utility provider to establish service, provide any necessary extensions of facilities, and comply with regulations in existence at that time.

As future development and infrastructure projects are considered by the City, each project will be evaluated for conformance with the General Plan, Municipal Code, and other applicable regulations. Furthermore, these future facilities would be subject to General Plan Update goals and policies intended to protect the environment. Policy RM-5.1 directs the City to promote the development and use of renewable energy sources for city, residential, and business facilities. Policy RM-5.2 directs the City to promote home energy audits with regional programs, such as Energy Upgrade California or other State programs. Policy RM-5.3 directs the City to coordinate with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments and other organizations for outreach events to promote energy awareness and existing Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *448
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programs and incentives that are offered for energy efficiency. Policy RM5.4 requires the City to ensure that residential and nonresidential development projects comply with the most current version of CALGreen.

Proposed Resource Management Element Policy RM-5.5 encourages property owners to participate in solar retrofit and other energy-efficient home improvement projects to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. Action RM-5a directs the City to use renewable energy sources at City facilities, as feasible. Action RM-5b directs the City to organize and conduct educational workshops with utility companies informing the public of the benefits of home energy audits and energy saving practices. Action RM-5d directs the City to review development projects to ensure that all new residential and nonresidential development complies with local and state regulations regarding energy efficiency. Action RM-5e encourages the City consider adopting minimum energy efficiency requirements in the Zoning Code. The implementation of existing regulations and General Plan Update policies and actions would reduce impacts associated with the relocation or construction of new or expanded electrical, natural gas, and telecommunications facilities to a less than significant level.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Policy RM-5.1: Renewable Energy Production. Promote the development and use of renewable energy sources for city, residential, and business facilities.

Policy RM-5.2: Energy Audits. Promote home energy audits with regional programs such as Energy Upgrade California or other state programs.

Policy RM-5.3: Regional Partnerships. Coordinate with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments and other organizations for outreach events to promote energy awareness and existing programs and incentives that are offered for energy efficiency.

Policy RM-5.4: Green Building Standards. Ensure that residential and nonresidential development projects comply with the most current version of the California Green Building Standards Code.

Policy RM-5.5: Energy Upgrades. Encourage property owners to participate in solar retrofit and other energy-efficient home improvement projects to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.

Action RM-5a: As feasible, use renewable energy sources at City facilities.

Action RM-5b: Organize and conduct educational workshops with utility companies informing the public of the benefits of home energy audits and energy saving practices.

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Action RM-5c: Conduct outreach events with the SBCCOG to inform residents and businesses about existing programs and incentives that are offered for energy efficiency.

Action RM-5d: Continue to review development projects to ensure that all new residential and nonresidential development complies with local and state regulations regarding energy efficiency.

Action RM-5e: Consider adopting minimum energy efficiency requirements in the Zoning Code.

Policy RM-6.1: Regional Coordination. Continue to coordinate with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to help maintain and improve the quality of both surface water and groundwater resources.

Policy RM-6.2: Conservation Management. Promote water conservation and efficiency through education, innovation, regulation, and incentives that target all aspects of water consumption.

Policy RM-6.3: Stormwater. Coordinate with local water agencies to ensure efficient and effective management of stormwater runoff and to protect stormwater quality, in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

Policy RM-6.4: Education. Collaborate with community partners to promote water conservation and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of water conservation practices.

Policy RM-6.5: Landscaping. Encourage drought resistant landscaping for new residential and nonresidential development projects to decrease water demand, prevent erosion, reduce flooding, and limit pollutants.

Policy RM-6.6: Water Division. Continue to invest and devote resources toward the City’s Water Division to minimize reliance on imported water, and strive to develop a more effective water production and distribution system in the city.

Action RM-6a: Continue to work closely with the California State Division of Drinking Water, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, and other agencies to identify the potential source of benzene contamination detected at Well No.5 through extensive testing. This testing may include identification and investigation of potential sources both inside and outside the city, extensive sampling, boring, and monitoring of likely sources in the area, and ongoing monitoring of soil and water levels.

Action RM-6b: Implement regular monitoring and reporting procedures to track water consumption trends, identify inefficiencies, and gauge the impact of water conservation measures.

Action RM-6c: Conduct public outreach to inform residents and businesses about the importance of stormwater management, including providing practical tips and resources to reduce local runoffs.

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Action RM-6d: Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the potential for expanding recycled water infrastructure within the city.

Action RM-6e: Consider adopting the drought resistant landscape guidelines in the Zoning Code.

Action RM-6f: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current water distribution system, and identity areas in need of improvement to guide the development of a more efficient water distribution system.

Action RM-1i: Establish minimum open space and/or maximum lot coverage standards in the Zoning Code for new development in the city.

2. Water Supplies
Threshold: Would the Project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impact USS-2, pages 4.16-29 through

4.16-31)
Explanation: The General Plan Update is expected to result in increased population and employment growth within the Planning Area, and a corresponding increase in the demand for additional water supplies. Buildout under the General Plan could yield a net change over existing conditions of an additional 2,885 housing units, an additional population of 7,616 people, an additional 583,431 square feet of non-residential building square footage, and an additional 853 jobs within the Planning Area. Water service is provided by the City’s Water Division, along with California Water Service (CWS) for a small portion at the southwest corner of the city. The City’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs) concluded they will be able to meet projected future water demands under normal, dry, and multiple dry water years through 2045.

For future qualifying projects, a Water Supply Assessment would be required pursuant to SB 610 for inclusion in the project’s CEQA analysis.

The Water Supply Assessment discerns whether the expected demand from the development being proposed has been accounted for in the forecasted demands in the most recent UWMP. A Written Verification of Supply per SB 221 is prepared as a condition of approval for a subdivision map of 500 units or more. Considered a fail-safe mechanism to provide sufficient evidence that adequate water supplies are available before construction begins, the Written Verification of Supply is also prepared/adopted by the water supplier and approved by the land use authority. Depending on the project, one or both of these analyses may be required. Development proposals that may not warrant a Water Supply Assessment and/or Written Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *451
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Verification of Supply, but meet the definition of a project under CEQA, would still require an analysis of sufficient water supplies in the CEQA process.

Additionally, the General Plan Update includes goals, policies, and actions to ensure that adequate water supply, treatment, and distribution capacity is available to meet the needs of the proposed development without negatively impacting the existing community. Policy RM-6.1 directs the City to coordinate with the Los Angeles RWQCB to help maintain and improve the quality of both surface water and groundwater resources. Policy RM-6.2 directs the City to promote water conservation and efficiency through education, innovation, regulation, and incentives that target all aspects of water consumption. Policy RM-6.4 encourages the City to collaborate with community partners to promote water conservation and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of water conservation practices. Policy RM6.6 instructs the City’s to invest and devout resources toward the City’s Water Division to minimize reliance on imported water and strive to develop a more effective water production and distribution system in the city. Action RM-6a directs the City to work closely with the California State Division of Drinking Water, the Los Angeles RWQCB, and other agencies to identify the potential source of benzene contamination detected at Well No. 5 through extensive testing. Action RM-6b directs the City to implement regular monitoring and reporting procedures to track water consumption trends, identify inefficiencies, and gauge the impact of water conservation measures. Action RM-6d directs the City to conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the potential for expanding recycled water infrastructure within the city. Action RM-6f directs the City to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current water distribution system, and identity areas in need of improvement to guide the development of a more efficient water distribution system. Through implementation of existing federal, State, and local regulations and the General Plan Update goals, policies, and actions, the environmental impacts related to water supplies would be less than significant.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Policy RM-6.1: Regional Coordination. Continue to coordinate with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to help maintain and improve the quality of both surface water and groundwater resources.

Policy RM-6.2: Conservation Management. Promote water conservation and efficiency through education, innovation, regulation, and incentives that target all aspects of water consumption.

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Policy RM-6.4: Education. Collaborate with community partners to promote water conservation and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of water conservation practices.

Action RM-6b: Implement regular monitoring and reporting procedures to track water consumption trends, identify inefficiencies, and gauge the impact of water conservation measures.

Action RM-6d: Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the potential for expanding recycled water infrastructure within the city.

3. Wastewater Capacity
Threshold: Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impact USS-3, pages 4.16-30 through

4.16-31)
Explanation: The City’s local sewes discharge into Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD) facilities and are conveyed for treatment at LACSD’s Warren Water Resource Facility, with a design capacity of 400 and serving a population of approximately 4.8 million people throughout Los Angeles County. The City’s proposed land use changes will produce an estimated sewer flow increase of 850 AFY (758,500 GPD). The LACSD continues to monitor and adjust its projected flows and would expand treatment capacity as needed based on these updates. The General Plan Update enables additional development but does not include specific development proposals. At the time future projects are proposed, they would require environmental review and compliance with regulations in existence at that Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *453
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time to ensure adequate wastewater treatment capacity exists.

Additionally, the General Plan Update includes goals, policies, and actions to ensure adequate wastewater facilities capacity to serve the Project’s projected demand. Policy LU-4.1 directs the city to coordinate capital improvement projects and prioritize infrastructure investments that best meet the City’s critical needs. Proposed Land Use Element Policy LU-4.3 directs the City to maintain and implement public facility master plans, in collaboration with appropriate regional, State, and federal laws, to identify infrastructure needs, funding sources, and to implement improvements for public facilities and services in Lomita. The implementation of existing federal, State, and local regulations and the General Plan Update policies and actions would ensure adequate wastewater treatment capacity and impacts would be less than significant.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

LAND USE ELEMENT
Policy LU-4.1: Capital Improvements. Coordinate capital improvement projects and prioritize infrastructure investments that best meet the city’s most critical needs and add value to the community.

Policy LU-4.3: Public Facility Plans. Maintain and implement public facility master plans, in collaboration with appropriate regional, state, and federal laws, to identify infrastructure needs, funding sources, and to implement improvements for public facilities and services in Lomita.

4. Solid Waste Generation
Threshold: Would the Project generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impact USS-4, page 4.16-32 through

4.16-34)
Explanation: Future development of projects as contemplated under the General Plan Update may increase the population within the Planning Area by an additional 7,616 people. The City of Lomita has achieved a disposal rate of

2.9 PPD per resident in 2022. Assuming these disposal rates remain constant throughout the life of the General Plan Update, the new growth under General Plan buildout would result in a net increase of approximately 22,086.4 PPD of solid waste over existing conditions, which equals 11 net TPD or 4,029.6 net tons of solid waste per year. The city’s projected increase in solid waste generation associated with 2045 buildout under the General Plan Update is within the permitted capacity of the Olinda Alpha Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *454
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Landfill and El Sobrante Landfill, where the vast majority of waste from the city was disposed of in 2019. Olinda Alpha Landfill has a remaining capacity of approximately 17.5 million cubic yards as of 2020, has a permitted a maximum throughput of 8,000 TPD, and has enough projected capacity to serve residents and businesses until approximately 2036. El Sobrante Landfill has a remaining capacity of approximately 143,977,170 cubic yards as of 2018, has a permitted a maximum throughput of 16,054 TPD and has enough projected capacity to serve residents and businesses until approximately 2051, beyond the 20-year planning horizon of the General Plan Update. In addition, the City disposes solid waste to a number of other landfills. Conservatively assuming the Olinda Alpha Landfill reach full capacity during the 20-year planning horizon of the General Plan Update, the El Sobrante Landfill would have adequate capacity to accommodate the City’s projected solid waste generation of approximately 11 TPD through the planning horizon. Further, it is more likely that future solid waste would be distributed to the other landfills serving the City.

The General Plan Update includes policies and actions to responsibly manage and reduce solid waste. Policy RM- 7.1 directs the City to comply with local, regional, and State regulations regarding waste diversion, source reduction, recycling, and composting. RM-7.2 directs the City to provide adequate solid waste disposal, recycling, and refuse services for current and future residents and businesses. Policy RM-7.4 encourages development projects to divert most of their construction waste debris away from landfills. Policy RM-7.5 directs the City to work with appropriate service providers to collect and compost green waste. Policy RM-7.6 encourages collaboration with community partners to promote waste reduction strategies to the community. Action RM-7a directs the City to comply with State law to ensure solid waste collection activities, operation of waste reduction and recycling programs, and household hazardous waste disposal and education programs are consistent with the Los Angeles Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. Action RM-7b directs the City to regularly monitor the level of services provided by waste and recycling collection contractors to ensure that service levels meet the terms of the contract. Action RM-7d encourages the City to coordinate with developers and contractors to identify opportunities for waste diversion and recycling during the project construction phase. Action RM-7e encourages the City to work with the school district, community organizations, and businesses to develop educational programs on waste reduction strategies. Through compliance with applicable regulations, including those related to recycling and solid waste diversion, as well as implementation of regulations and policies included in the General Plan Update, Project implementation would be consistent with solid waste reduction statutes and regulations. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant impact, and no mitigation measures are required.

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GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Policy RM-7.1: Compliance. Ensure compliance with local, regional, and state regulations regarding waste diversion, source reduction, recycling, and composting.

Policy RM-7.2: Solid Waste Collection. Ensure adequate solid waste disposal, recycling, and refuse services for current and future residents and businesses.

Policy RM-7.4: Construction Waste Reduction. Encourage development projects to divert most of their construction waste debris away from landfills.

Policy RM-7.5: Organic Waste. Work with appropriate service providers to collect and compost green waste.

Policy RM-7.6: Education. Collaborate with community partners to promote waste reduction strategies to the community.

Action RM-7a: Continue to comply with state law to ensure solid waste collection activities, operation of waste reduction and recycling programs, and household hazardous waste disposal and education programs are consistent with the Los Angeles Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan.

Action RM-7b: Regularly monitor the level of services provided by waste and recycling collection contractors to ensure that service levels meet the terms of the contract.

Action RM-7d: Coordinate with developers and contractors to identify opportunities for waste diversion and recycling during the project construction phase.

Action RM-7e: Work with the school district, community organizations, and businesses to develop educational programs on waste reduction strategies.

5. Solid Waste Regulations
Threshold: Would the Project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Finding: Less than significant. (Draft EIR, Impact USS-5, pages 4.16-34 through

4.16-36)
Explanation: Lomita Municipal Code Section 5-5.05, WMP Compliance Report, lists the diversion requirements for construction and demolition debris that will ensure the City to be compliant with CALGreen and allow the City to better document diversion efforts in compliance with AB 939. Additionally, Lomita Municipal Code Section 5-3, Integrated Waste Management, establishes mandatory solid waste and recycling collection to comply with the requirements of AB 939. The City has also established disposal and Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *456
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mandatory recycling requirements for commercial facilities, single family residential, and multifamily residential premises to comply with State law diversion requirements. As permitted by AB 939, the City authorizes a private solid waste franchisee (i.e., Athens Services) to handle the city’s solid waste and requires Athens Services to cooperate in the preparation of solid waste disposal characterization studies and the preparation of waste stream audits. Athens Services and the City work together to submit information to meet the reporting requirements of AB 939, local diversion requirements, or any other law or regulation, to reach the solid waste and recycling goals mandated by AB 939.

The General Plan Update includes policies and actions to responsibly manage and reduce solid waste in compliance with federal, State, and local regulations. Policy RM- 7.1 directs the City comply with local, regional, and State regulations regarding waste diversion, source reduction, recycling, and composting. Policy RM-7.2 directs the City to provide adequate solid waste disposal, recycling, and refuse services for current and future residents and businesses. Policy RM-7.3 encourages the City to promote the proper disposal of hazardous waste through education, monitoring, and enforcement of proper use, storage, handling, and disposal.

Policy RM-7.4 encourages development projects to divert most of their construction waste debris away from landfills. Policy RM-7.5 directs the City to work with appropriate service providers to collect and compost green waste. Policy RM-7.6 encourages collaboration with community partners to promote waste reduction strategies to the community. Action RM-7a directs the City to comply with State law to ensure solid waste collection activities, operation of waste reduction and recycling programs, and household hazardous waste disposal and education programs are consistent with the Los Angeles Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. Action RM-7b directs the City to regularly monitor the level of services provided by waste and recycling collection contractors to ensure that service levels meet the terms of the contract. Action RM-7c directs the City to use educational flyers and workshops to inform residents of the proper method to dispose hazardous waste that includes paint, tires, medications, medical sharps, infectious waste, asbestos waste, construction waste, and electronic waste. Action RM-7d encourages the City to coordinate with developers and contractors to identify opportunities for waste diversion and recycling during the project construction phase. Action RM-7e encourages the City to work with the school district, community organizations, and businesses to develop educational programs on waste reduction strategies. Through compliance with existing regulations and the General Plan Update policies and actions, future development implemented by the General Plan Update would be required to comply with management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste, and impacts would be less than significant.

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GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Policy RM-7.1: Compliance. Ensure compliance with local, regional, and state regulations regarding waste diversion, source reduction, recycling, and composting.

Policy RM-7.2: Solid Waste Collection. Ensure adequate solid waste disposal, recycling, and refuse services for current and future residents and businesses.

Policy RM-7.3: Hazardous Waste. Promote the proper disposal of hazardous waste through education, monitoring, and enforcement of proper use, storage, handling, and disposal.

Policy RM-7.4: Construction Waste Reduction. Encourage development projects to divert most of their construction waste debris away from landfills.

Policy RM-7.5: Organic Waste. Work with appropriate service providers to collect and compost green waste.

Policy RM-7.6: Education. Collaborate with community partners to promote waste reduction strategies to the community.

Action RM-7b: Regularly monitor the level of services provided by waste and recycling collection contractors to ensure that service levels meet the terms of the contract.

Action RM-7c: Use educational flyers and workshops to inform residents of the proper method to dispose hazardous waste that includes paint, tires, medications, medical sharps, infectious waste, asbestos waste, construction waste, and electronic waste.

Action RM-7d: Coordinate with developers and contractors to identify opportunities for waste diversion and recycling during the project construction phase.

Action RM-7e: Work with the school district, community organizations, and businesses to develop educational programs on waste reduction strategies.

R. WILDFIRE
Threshold: If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
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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?
Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
Finding: No Impact. (Draft EIR, pages 7.0-3 through 7.0-4) Explanation: The Planning Area is not located within an State Responsibility Area (“SRA”) and is not located within a VHFHSZ within an Local Responsibility Area (“LRA”). The site of the Cypress Water Production Facility is within a recommended VHFHSZ. The Planning Area and surrounding area are relatively flat and do not contain any slopes or features that would exacerbate wildfire risks. The Planning Area is urbanized and developed. Potential residential development would not require the installation or maintenance of infrastructure that may exacerbate fire risk or result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment. No impact would occur in this regard.

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SECTION III

IMPACTS THAT ARE LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT WITH MITIGATION

INCORPORATED
There are no impacts that require mitigation above and beyond implementation of the policies and actions included in the General Plan.

SECTION IV

IMPACTS THAN CANNOT BE FULLY MITIGATED TO A LESS THAN

SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
The City Council hereby finds that, despite the incorporation of General Plan goals, policies, and actions identified in the EIR and in these Findings, the following environmental impacts cannot be fully mitigated to a less than significant level and a Statement of Overriding Considerations is therefore included herein:

A. AIR QUALITY

1. Cumulatively Considerable Pollutant Emissions
Threshold: Would the project result in cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is in non-attainment under the applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? Finding: Significant and Unavoidable. (Draft EIR, Impact AQ-2, pages 4.2-39 through 4.2-46)
Explanation: The SCAQMD has established numerical significance thresholds for regional emissions during construction and operation. Daily emissions were estimated for the construction of the land uses provided in the General Plan Update. The calculations used to develop construction emissions incorporate compliance with applicable dust control measures required to be implemented during each phase of construction by SCAQMD Rule 403 (Control of Fugitive Dust), and fugitive VOC control measures required to be implemented by architectural coating emission factors based on SCAQMD Rule 1113 (Architectural Coatings); however, the constructionrelated daily emissions would exceed the SCAQMD significance thresholds for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Therefore, short-term regional construction emissions would be potentially significant. Additionally, operation of future development accommodated by the General Plan Update would generate criteria air pollutant emissions from project-generated vehicle trips traveling within the City, energy sources such as natural gas combustion, and area sources such as landscaping equipment and consumer products usage. Operational emissions for future development accommodated by the General Plan Update would exceed regulatory thresholds for VOC, NOx, CO, PM10, and PM2.5. While these thresholds are the only thresholds available for numerically determining significance, it Tuesday, October 01, 2024 Reg CC MTG, Page *460
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should be noted that these thresholds were specifically developed for use in determining significance for individual projects and not for program-level documents, such as the General Plan Update. However, as emissions for VOC, NOx, CO, PM10, and PM2.5 exceed regulatory thresholds, the regional operational emissions would be potentially significant. With respect to operational emissions, future development under the General Plan Update would be required to comply with AQMP, SIP, CARB, SCAQMD regulations, Title 24 energy efficiency standards, and the General Plan Update’s policies and actions. The proposed policies and actions of the General Plan Update listed below would potentially reduce emissions, which could potentially address impacts related to conflicts with an applicable air quality plan. For instance, the General Plan Update includes:
proposed Resource Management Element Policy RM-3.1, which directs to the City to coordinate with State and regional agencies, such as the SCAQMD, SCAG, SBCCOG, and CARB to address air quality issues; Policy RM-3.2, which requires the City to reduce concentrated air pollution and the incidence of respiratory illness through the land use planning process by diversifying the land use mix, bringing compatible uses closer together, reducing VMT, and applying other similar measures; and the policies under the proposed General Plan Update Land Use Element Goal LU-1, which promotes balanced land use patterns. These policies and actions are oriented toward the reduction of the air quality impacts of individual projects.

With respect to operational emissions, future development under the General Plan Update would be required to comply with the AQMP, SIP, CARB, SCAQMD regulations, Title 24 energy efficiency standards, and the General Plan Update’s policies and actions. However, as there is no way to determine the effectiveness of such regulations, policies, and actions for individual projects, it is impossible to determine if potential impacts would be reduced to below regulatory thresholds. For construction emissions, the policies and actions of the General Plan listed below would reduce operational emissions. For example, the General Plan Update includes Policy LU-1.1 through Policy LU-1.8, which encourage a balanced land use pattern that would promote a reduction in overall vehicle trips and VMT.

Mobility Element Goal M-1 and the policies under it would promote a multi-modal circulation system, which would encourage a reduction on single-occupancy vehicle trips. Goal M-6 promotes pedestrian and bicycle transportation as alternative transportation options. Policy M-9.2 promotes TDM to further reduce operational VMT. Proposed Resource Management Element Policy RM-4.4 promotes continued investment in public infrastructure that supports the use of energy efficient or low-emission transportation. The policies under Goal RM-5 promote more careful and efficient use of energy resources, including Policy RM-5.1, which promotes renewable energy production.

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There are no feasible criteria air pollutant reduction measures beyond those identified within the policies and actions listed above and those listed below, that would reduce impacts. While implementation of these General Plan Updated goals, policies, and actions would reduce criteria pollutant emissions, the extent of impact reduction would be determined on a projectby-project basis, as necessary. Therefore, this impact would be significant and unavoidable.

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS:

LAND USE ELEMENT
Goal LU-1: Balanced Land Use Pattern. Preserve a balanced land use pattern that meets the diverse needs of Lomita’s residents and businesses, providing a range of housing options, offering a variety of employment and recreation opportunities, and promoting a robust local economy.

Policy LU-1.1: Land Planning. Promote a comprehensive approach to land use planning that is socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable; enhances community livability and public health; offers choices in housing, jobs, amenities, and transportation; reduces pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the expenditure of non-renewable resources; and provides opportunities for meaningful public engagement in land use decisions.

Policy LU-1.4: Thriving Downtown. Promote economic opportunities in Downtown Lomita through a mixture of housing, destination-type commercial uses, eateries, entertainment, and civic uses such as cultural and performing arts facilities. Support pedestrian-friendly and human-scaled development within the downtown area to reduce vehicle trips and parking demand.

Policy LU-1.5: Neighborhood-Serving Uses. Support the development of neighborhoodscaled retail and service uses nearby residences to meet daily needs and reduce vehicle trips.

Policy LU-1.6: Capture Local Spending. Encourage the development of a broad range of commercial uses that capture a greater share of local spending and reduce residents’ reliance upon travel to nearby communities.

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Policy LU-1.8: Mixed-Use. Create opportunities for development projects that mix housing with commercial uses to enable Lomita’s residents to live close to businesses and employment, improving multi-modal travel and increasing social interaction.

Action LU-1a: Update the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Title XI, Chapter 1 of the Lomita Municipal Code) and Zoning Map as appropriate to ensure consistency with this Land Use Element and designations shown on the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1). As part of the update, address the following items:
a. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include new mixed-use zones and associated development standards and land use regulations, to implement the MU30, MU40, and MU70 land use designations and reflect the development densities and intensities of those designations. Moreover, amend the Zoning Map to apply the new zones to specific parcels within the city.
b. Reevaluate the permitted uses in the Downtown, Commercial (D-C) zone to ensure that they reflect the mix of retail, commercial, restaurant, office, service, etc. uses desired by the community for the downtown.
c. Ensure that minimum lot sizes for new mixed-use developments are adhered to.

MOBILITY ELEMENT
Goal M-1: Local Circulation System. A community served by a safe and balanced circulation system that meets the needs of all users.

Policy M-1.7: Traffic Calming on Local Streets. Traffic Calming on Local Streets. Use traffic calming strategies such as signage, speed radar feedback signs, curb extensions, and deflections, as recommended in the City’s Traffic Calming Toolkit, to create a pedestrianfriendly circulation system and promote safety, while not reducing parking supply.

Policy M-1.8: Transportation Demand Management. Encourage the preparation of Transportation Demand Management plans for all major developments or facility expansions to encourage ride-sharing and other improvements, thereby reducing vehicle trips.

Action M-1e: Monitor the development of new mobility technologies and the potential local effects on vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities and operations, and seek funding to invest in associated infrastructure and technologies such as Traffic System Management (TSM) and traffic signal synchronization.

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Goal M-3: Complete Streets. A community with a well-designed and built transportation network that is safe, accessible, comfortable, and convenient for all transportation modes and users.

Policy M-3.2: Multimodal Connectivity. Link activity centers, employment centers, public facilities, and schools to transit and active transportation facilities.

Policy M-3.4: Traffic Calming on Residential Streets. Encourage traffic calming strategies and incorporation of traffic calming design in residential areas to slow traffic and promote safety.

Policy M-3.6: Safe Routes to School. Provide infrastructure improvements, enforcement, and incentives to support Safe Routes to School programs and promote walking and bicycling to local schools.

Policy M-3.7: Right-of-Way Design. Ensure the City is fully utilizing legal right-of-way to provide space for an appropriate mix of streetscape elements.

Action M-3a: When planning roadway facilities, incorporate the concept of complete streets, while considering the land use and design context of the surrounding areas.

Action M-3b: Periodically review and update the City’s Right-of-Way Standards to ensure that the standards reflect the City’s goals and policies for the circulation system.

Action M-3c: Partner with Lomita school administrators to improve traffic and parking conditions in school areas, especially during school drop-off and pick-up periods.

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Goal M-5: Transit. A community connected to a comprehensive public transportation system.

Policy M-5.1: Transit Use. Support programs encouraging public transit use by people living in, working in, or visiting Lomita.

Policy M-5.3: Transit Facilities. Require new developments to construct, when appropriate, transit facilities, including bus turn-outs, bus stop infrastructure, and route information signage.

Policy M-5.4: Effects of New Technologies on Transit Use. Monitor the development of new mobility technologies and the potential effects on transit demand and how users access public transit.

Action M-5a: Continue on-going coordination with transit authorities toward the expansion of transit facilities.

Action M-5b: Work with transit providers to increase transit service frequency, speed, and reliability and increase ridership and to strengthen linkages and access to key destinations.

Action M-5c: Explore new intracity transit options such as a Lomita trolley to transport individuals between commercial areas, residential areas, and parks.

Goal M-6: Active Transportation. A community with a comprehensive network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities that encourages active transportation.

Policy M-6.1: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to provide active transportation facilities that can serve as an alternative to automobiles, including the Plan’s facility recommendations as shown in Figure M-2.

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Policy M-6.5: Effects of New Technologies on Active Transportation. Monitor the development of new mobility technologies and the potential effects on designing a transportation network that accommodates all modes and users.

Action M-6b: Review and update the City’s Municipal Code, as necessary, to consider bicycle and pedestrian access as part of the site plan review for new development projects.

Action M-6c: Dedicate capital improvement funding for citywide projects including pedestrian refuge islands, raised crosswalks, or other relevant crosswalk enhancements as they become available.

Goal M-9: Transportation Management. A community with transportation management strategies that contribute to achieving regional and statewide greenhouse gas emissions targets.

Policy M-9.1: Vehicle Miles Traveled Guidelines. Require vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis for the purposes of environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City shall continue to maintain Level of Service (LOS) standards for the purposes of planning and designing street improvements.

Policy M-9.2: Transportation Demand Management. Require transportation demand management (TDM) strategies as mitigation measures for new projects that exceed the City’s VMT impact thresholds.

Policy M-9.3: Regional Coordination. Encourage regional agencies such as Metro, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments to promote TDM programs that reduce single-occupancy vehicle travel.

Policy M-9.4: New Development. Work with developers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize congestion related to new development through improvements to the circulation system and on-site improvements that encourage public and active modes of travel.

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Action M-9a: Review and update the City’s Municipal Code and related implementation documents, as necessary, to reflect TDM best practices.

Action M-9b: Require developments that are approved based on TDM plans to incorporate monitoring and enforcement of TDM targets as part of those plans.

Action M-9c: Consider adoption of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) guidelines and thresholds for transportation analysis for the purposes of environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
Goal RM-3: Air Quality. Improve air quality and reduce air pollutant emissions.

Policy RM-3.1: Regional Air Quality. Coordinate with state and regional agencies such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to address air quality issues.

Policy RM-3.2: Land Use Planning. Reduce concentrated air pollution and the incidence of respiratory illness through the land use planning process by diversifying the land use mix, bringing compatible uses closer together, reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), and applying other similar measures.

Policy RM-3.3: Stationary and Mobile Sources. Seek to reduce air pollutant emissions through regulation of stationary and mobile sources of air pollution, as feasible.

Policy RM-3.4: Sustainable Technology. Encourage new and emerging technologies that could decrease air pollution.

Policy RM-3.5: Public Education. Raise public awareness of the impacts of air pollution on physical health and the environment.

Policy RM-3.6: Grant Funding. Explore grant funding from state, federal, and nongovernmental organizations for clean air projects to improve air quality and decrease air pollutant emissions.

Action M-3a: Coordinate with the SCAQMD to further reduce smog pollution and mitigate major stationary sources of air pollution in the city.

Action M-3b: As applicable, review new residential and nonresidential development projects during the CEQA process for potential air quality impacts to residences and other sensitive receptors.

Action M-3c: Integrate smart technology equipment into urban infrastructure that can monitor and provide real time air quality data.

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Action M-3d: Conduct educational outreach to residential and business community stakeholders about air quality standards, air pollution impact on physical health and the environment, and best practices to improve overall air quality.

Action M-3e: Identify state, federal, and non-governmental organizations that provide grant funding for clean air projects.

Goal RM-4: Greenhouse Gas Reduction. Commit to reducing municipal greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a low carbon future.

Policy RM-4.1: Low-carbon Municipality. Demonstrate environmental leadership and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal facilities and operations by at least 49% below 2005 levels by 2035, in conjunction with the City’s 2018 Climate Action Plan (CAP).

Policy RM-4.2: GHG Inventory. Update the community and municipal GHG inventories every five years to track progress toward achieving the City’s GHG reduction goal.

Policy RM-4.3: Development Standards. Require residential and nonresidential development projects to implement sustainable development standards to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Policy RM-4.4: Sustainable Infrastructure. Continue to invest in public infrastructure that supports the use of energy efficient or low-emission transportation.

Policy RM-4.5: State and Federal Targets. Review existing City practices to identify methods to decrease overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Policy RM-4.6: City Contractors. Encourage contractors to use low-emission equipment and vehicles for City construction projects.

Action RM-4a: Implement the local GHG reduction measures identified in the City of Lomita 2018 Climate Action Plan (CAP) and perform on-going monitoring and reporting of GHG reduction impacts.

Action RM-4b: Continue to participate in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ (SBCCOG) climate action planning process and update Lomita’s CAP at least every five years.

Action RM-4c: Explore incentives for city contractors who invest in and use low-emission equipment and vehicles for city infrastructure projects or establish minimum requirements in the Municipal Code.

Goal RM-5: Sustainability/Energy Resources. Carefully and safely manage energy resources, embracing sustainable practices for long-term vitality.

Policy RM-5.1: Renewable Energy Production. Promote the development and use of renewable energy sources for city, residential, and business facilities.

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