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western portion of the site in order to have consistent development standards across the site.

A zone changes is proposed in tandem with the General Plan Amendment to change the entire site to the MU-1 Zoning istrict to bring consistency among the General Plan PlaceType, zoning and the existing/proposed uses. The proposed zone change necessitates a General Plan Amendment from existing FCN PlaceType to the NSC-L PlaceType on the western parcel only (APN 7139-015- 901). This will allow General Plan LUE PlaceTypes and Zoning Districts to be consistent with each other and with the proposed fire station use.

Table 1 –General Plan Amendment
Location Current
PlaceType
Proposed
PlaceType
Proposed
Zoning
Project site: East Lot
(APN: 7139-015-900) NSC-L / 3 Stories NSC-L / 3 Stories MU-1 Project site: West Lot
(APN: 7139-015-901)
FCN / 2 Stories NSC-L / 3 Stories MU-1
Abbreviations:

CCA = Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented Zoning District FCN = Founding and Contemporary Neighborhood PlaceType
MU-1 = Mixed Use 1 Zoning District
NSC-L = Neighborhood Serving Center or Corridor Low Density PlaceType R-1-L = Single-family Residential, large lot Zoning District Findings
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ZONE CHANGE

FINDINGS
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Pursuant to Section 21.25.106 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, in all cases, the Planning Commission and the City Council shall be required to make the following findings of fact before rezoning a parcel. These findings and staff analysis are presented for consideration, adoption and incorporation into the record of proceedings:

1. THE PROPOSED CHANGE WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT THE

CHARACTER, LIVABILITY OR APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SURROUNDING AREA; AND
The existing project site carries two different Zoning and General Plan PlaceType designations (See Figure 1 below for a zoning map excerpt illustrating the existing zoning). APN 7139-015-900 is zoned Community Commercial AutomobileOriented (CCA) and has a General Plan PlaceType of Neighborhood Serving Center or Corridor Low Density (NSC-L)/3-Stories. APN 7139-015-901 is zoned Single-Family Residential, Large Lot (R-1-L) and has a General Plan PlaceType of Founding and Contemporary Neighborhood (FCN)/2-Stories. The proposed project will facilitate the cleanup of land use and zoning designations for the site.

The entire site is proposed to be rezoned to MU-1 (Mixed-Use Zone-1), a zone that was developed to implement the NSC PlaceType. The MU-1 zone would allow the construction of a fire station by right.

The project site is located on the west side of Long Beach Boulevard, bounded by Randolph Place on the south and a public alley on the north. A single-family residential property abuts the western site boundary. A mix of uses are adjacent to the site with single-family residential and retail/office uses to the north across the alley, office uses to the south across Randolph Place, and a mix of office, motel, and multi-family residential uses to the east across Long Beach Boulevard.

The existing uses in the project vicinity include commercial and office uses that front on Long Beach Boulevard and transition to residential uses to the east or west. The existing properties along the east and west sides of Long Beach Boulevard are in the CCA Zoning District. The zoning transitions to residential only zoning (R-1-L, R-1-N, R-2-N, etc.) to the east or west of the Long Beach Boulevard corridor. The proposed rezoning is compatible with the existing development pattern as the existing project site would remain a non-residential use.

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The development standards for the MU-1 Zoning District orient development towards primary frontages and provides greater setbacks abutting residential uses.

The MU-1 development standards would provide a larger buffer between the fire station and residential and retail uses in the project vicinity.

The proposed project and rezoning would develop the site with a insititutional use project similar to the non-residential uses along the Long Beach Boulevard corridor. The development would be oriented toward the primary frontage along Long Beach Boulevard and would therefore be compatible, and will not adversely affect the character, livability, or appropriate development of the surrounding area.

Additionally, the project site is located two blocks north of the previous Fire Station No. 9, which operated there from 1938 to 2019. No other potential major development in the surrounding area is foreseen except for the restoration of a fire station to fire service area no. 9. Therefore, based on the current site development and proposed use, the proposed zone change to MU-1 would not adversely affect the character, livability, or appropriate development of the surrounding area.

Figure 1 – Existing Zoning. Site is outlined in blue. Entire site will be rezoned to MU-1.

2. THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL PLAN; AND
The proposed rezoning and related development project are subject to conformance with several elements of the General Plan. These include the Housing Element, Land Use Element (LUE), Mobility Element, and Urban Design Findings
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Element (UDE). The General Plan includes policies related to the provision of public facilities, such as roads, public buildings (schools, libraries, fire stations), utilities (water, sewer, electric, gas), and communications systems on which the continuance and growth of a community depends.

The majority of the subject site currently has a General Plan Land Use Element PlaceType designation of NSC-L (Neighborhood Serving Center or Corridor Low Density), and a smaller portion of the site has a FCN (Founding and Contemporary Neighborhoods) PlaceType designation. The subject site has not yet been rezoned to implement the recently updated General Plan LUE. Both existing PlaceTypes allow for government facilities, such as fire stations, which conflicts with the permitted uses under the existing zoning (CCA and R-1-L). Therefore, the proposal includes the rezoning of the entire site to a consistent MU-1 Zoning District. The MU-1 Zoning District was developed to implement the NSC PlaceType, and it allows for fire stations as a permitted use. The proposed rezoning to the MU-1 Zoning District therefore implements the intent of the NSC-L PlaceType (proposed General Plan Amendment).

Additionally, the Long Beach Fire Department maintains a response time goal of six minutes and 20 seconds for structure fires and six minutes for Advanced Life Support. The proposed zone change and associated development are consistent with the goals, objectives, and provisions of the General Plan in all respects, including the restoration of a fire station to its service area in an effort to maintain response time goals.

The compliance of the proposed rezoning and project with the policies of each of these General Plan elements is discussed in the General Plan Consistency Table at the end of this findings document; these specifically include the following policies from the LUE, UDE, Mobility Element, Public Safety Element, and Historic Preservation Element. Only the most applicable policies from each General Plan element have been included in this discussion, and non-applicable policies have been omitted.

Table 1: General Plan Consistency Analysis
General Plan Policy or Goal Project Consistency
Land Use Element (2019)
Goal No. 1: Implement Sustainable
Planning and Development Practices
Consistent. The project would be
designed to achieve Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver
certification and would include solar
panels on the roof, low-flow plumbing
fixtures, LED lighting, and energy-efficient
heating and cooling systems supported by
highly insulated roof and wall assemblies
to reduce heating and cooling costs. One
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parking space would be reserved for lowemissions vehicles. As such, the proposed project would be consistent with
Goal No. 1 of the LUE to implement
sustainable planning and development
practices
LU Policy 1-4: Require electric vehicle
charging stations to be installed in new
commercial, industrial, institutional and
multiple-family residential development
projects. Require that all parking for
single-unit and two-unit residential
development projects be capable of
supporting future electric vehicle supply
equipment
Consistent. The proposed project would
include a total of 11 parking spaces, two
of which would be electric vehicle
charging spaces. Therefore, the proposed
project would be consistent with LU Policy
1-4.

LU Policy 1-6: Require that new building
construction incorporate solar panels,
vegetated surface, high albedo surface
and/or similar roof structures to reduce net
energy usage and reduce the heat island
effect.

Consistent. The project would be
designed to achieve Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver
certification and would include solar
panels on the roof, low-flow plumbing
fixtures, LED lighting, and energy-efficient
heating and cooling systems supported by
highly insulated roof and wall assemblies
to reduce heating and cooling costs.

Therefore, the proposed project would be
consistent with LU Policy 1-6.

LU Policy 1-10: In addition to analyzing
project and plan impacts on Levels of
Service and Stop Delay, analyze Vehicle
Miles Traveled consistent with the State’s
guidelines.

Consistent. Impacts on Levels of Service
with the proposed project were evaluated
in the Initial Study (Attachment L,
Appendix A) and Section 4.7,
Transportation. Potential impacts
associated with the proposed project were
found to be consistent with State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.3. Based on the
project’s typical operations and temporary
construction activities, the project is not
anticipated to result in any LOS or
operational deficiencies to the
surrounding circulation system.

Additionally, the City of Long Beach
Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines (June
2020) Section 2.2.4 discusses screening
and thresholds for other land use types
and determines that public services that
support community health, safety, and
welfare will be presumed to have a less
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General Plan Policy or Goal Project Consistency
than significant impact related to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3,
subdivision (b). The proposed project
would replace an existing temporary fire
station with another fire station within the
same service area. VMT generated by the
proposed project is likely to be similar to
the VMT generated by the fire station
being replaced. Therefore, the proposed
project’s impacts on LOS and VMT would
be consistent with Land Use Policy 1-10.

Goal No. 3: Accommodate Strategic
Growth and Change
Consistent. The proposed project would
be consistent with this goal because the
proposed project includes fire protection
services intended to provide protection for
land uses, as identified in the LUE, from
fire and safety hazards. The LUE
identified specific areas for targeted
growth. The proposed project would help
meet this goal of accommodating strategic
growth and change by providing adequate
and improved fire protection services for
the service area of Fire Station No. 9.

Therefore, the proposed project would be
consistent with Goal No. 3 of the LUE.

Urban Design Element (2019)
Goal No. 1: Creating Great Places Consistent. As described in the UDE, creating great places allows for friends
and strangers to interact in a space that
encourages activity, spontaneity,
exploration, and discovery. Great Places
encourage businesses to relocate for both
the quality of life of employees and their
families. The proposed project would
improve the City’s fire protection services,
which are necessary to create and
maintain a City that encourages activity,
spontaneity, exploration, and discovery.

Therefore, the proposed project would be
consistent with Goal No. 1 of the UDE.

Goal No. 2: Urban Fabric Consistent. As described in the UDE, defining patterns within the existing urban
fabric successfully expresses what makes
Long Beach unique, and is reflective of
the neighborhoods and context of the City.

It allows for the establishment of new
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development patterns that do not detract
from successful, historical development
patterns, but rather builds upon and
celebrates the pre-existing urban fabric,
both natural and man-made, as a
component of place. As discussed in
Section 4.2, Cultural Resources, the
proposed project would not detract from
historical development. Therefore, the
proposed project would be consistent with
Goal No. 2 of the UDE.

Mobility Element (2013)
Goal No. 1: Create an efficient, balanced,
multimodal mobility network.

Consistent. As discussed in Section 4.7,
Transportation, the proposed project
would not have a significant impact on
Level of Service or result in operational
deficiencies to the surrounding circulation
system. Therefore, the proposed project
would be consistent with Goal No. 1 of the
Mobility Element.

Noise Element (1975)
Goals Related to the Noise Environment
Goal No. 1: Prevent the loss of relatively
quiet areas of Long Beach by regulating
potential noise sources.

Consistent. As discussed in Section 4.6,
Noise, the proposed project would adhere
to Compliance Measure NOI-1, which
requires that City staff verify that grading
and construction plans would reduce
construction noise to the extent feasible
and reasonable. The proposed project
would also be required to implement
mitigation measures that would reduce
both construction and long-term stationary
source noise impacts to a less than
significant level. Mitigation Measure NOI1 requires the selection of HVAC equipment that has a combined noise
level rating of 76 dBA or four (4) individual
units that are each 70 dBA or less when
measured at 5 ft, to reduce potential noise
to levels consistent with City regulations.

With implementation of Mitigation
Measure NOI-1, the noise level impacts
from the proposed HVAC systems would
be reduced to less than the existing
quietest nighttime noise levels and,
therefore, would be reduced to a less than
significant level. Due to the close
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proximity to surrounding structures, the
proposed project would also be required
to implement Mitigation Measure NOI-2,
provided in Section 4.6, Noisewhich
requires the construction contractor to
implement practices including, but not
limited to, developing a vibration
monitoring and construction contingency
plan, and monitoring vibration during initial
demolition.

Residents or other sensitive-noise
receptors in the immediate vicinity of the
proposed project may experience periodic
exposure to high noise levels due to the
use of fire engine sirens. Due to the shortterm nature of these noise events, and because the City’s Municipal Code
Section 8.80.250 exempts emergency
operations, this impact would be
considered less than significant.

Therefore, the proposed project would be
consistent with Goals Related to the Noise
Environment Goal No. 1.

Goals Related to Construction and
Industrial Noise Goal No. 1: To reduce the
level of noise exposure to the population
caused by demolition and construction
activities.

Consistent. As discussed in Section 4.6,
Noise, despite construction noise
resulting in noise levels be higher than the
ambient noise in the vicinity of the project
site, construction noise would cease once
project construction is completed.

Compliance Measure NOI-1 would
implement several best practices for
reducing construction noise, but not
limited to, maximizing the distance
between noise sources and sensitive
receptors during construction activities,
equipping construction equipment with
properly operating and maintained noise
mufflers, and establishing a noise
disturbance coordinator for the proposed
project. Additionally, Compliance
Measure NOI-1 requires that construction
activities shall only occur between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday and federal holidays; or
between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
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General Plan Policy or Goal Project Consistency
Saturdays. Additionally, construction shall
not occur on Sundays. Therefore, the
proposed project would be consistent with
the City’s policy of requiring that noise
generated by construction activities be
evaluated. Implementation of Compliance
Measure NOI-1 during construction would
reduce noise impacts to the greatest
extent feasible. Therefore, the proposed
project would be consistent with Goals
Related to Construction and Industrial
Noise Goal No. 1.

Public Safety Element (1975)
Management Goal No. 1: Develop
mechanisms for implementing improved
safety considerations.

Consistent. The proposed project would
construct a new permanent fire station
within the Fire Station No. 9 service area
that would be consistent with the Long
Beach Fire Department response goals.

Additionally, the proposed project would
provide a safe and healthy workplace for
the Fire Station No. 9 crewmembers.

Safety and fire services in the City would
be enhanced by the proposed project,
therefore the proposed project is
consistent with Management Goal No. 1.

Management Goal No. 3: Continue to
coordinate safety matters throughout the
City and introduce methods of ensuring
improved safety.

Consistent. As discussed above, the
proposed project would construct a new
permanent fire station within the Fire
Station No. 9 service area. Therefore, the
proposed project would improve methods
of ensuring safety within the City and is
consistent with Management Goal No. 3.

Development Goal No. 3: Provide an urban
environment, which is as safe from all types
of hazards as possible.

Consistent. The proposed project would
provide a fire station in compliance with
applicable Building Code requirements
and with National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA) standards for fire
station design. The proposed project
would improve fire safety for the urban
environment in the City by constructing a
new permanent fire station within the Fire
Station No. 9 service area. Therefore, the
proposed project is consistent with
Development Goal No. 3.

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Development Goal No. 5: Use physical
planning as a means of achieving greater
degrees of protection from safety hazards.

Consistent. The proposed project would
improve fire safety and protection for the
City by constructing a new permanent fire
station within the Fire Station No. 9
service area. Therefore, the proposed
project is consistent with Development
Goal No. 5.

Development Goal No. 9: Encourage
development that would augment efforts of
other safety related Departments of the
City (i.e., design for adequate access for
firefighting equipment and police
surveillance).

Consistent. Access to and from the project
site will be designed to City standards and
has been reviewed by the LBFD for
compliance with fire and emergency
access standards and requirements.

Therefore, potential impacts related to
emergency response and evacuations
plans during operation would be less than
significant and the proposed project would
be consistent with Development Goal No.

9. Protection Goal No. 3: Reduce public
exposure to safety hazards.

Consistent. The proposed project
provides a permanent fire station within
the Fire Station No. 9 service area and
assists in reducing fire safety hazards. In
addition, as discussed in the Hazards and
Hazardous Materials section of the Initial
Study l (Attachment L, Appendix A), the
proposed project would not result in any
significant impacts associated with
hazards or the use of hazardous
materials. Therefore, the proposed project
would be consistent with Protection Goal
No. 3.

Protection Goal No. 7: Protect the citizens
against possible personal loss resulting
from disaster events.

Consistent. As discussed in the Initial
Study, located in (Attachment L,
Appendix A), the proposed project would
not result in significant impacts to public
services including, fire protection and
police protection. The establishment of a
permanent fire station in service area No.
9 would ensure that residents are
protected in the event of a fire or other
disaster, and that the risk for personal
loss would be reduced. Therefore, the
proposed project would be consistent
with Protection Goal No. 7.

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Table 1: General Plan Consistency Analysis
General Plan Policy or Goal Project Consistency
Protection Goal No. 10: Provide the
maximum feasible level of public safety
protection services.

Consistent. The establishment of a
permanent fire station in service area No.
9 would ensure that residents are
provided public safety protection services
consistent with the service goals of the
Fire Department. Therefore, the proposed
project would be consistent with
Protection Goal No. 10.

Historic Preservation Element (2010)
Policy 1.1: The City shall comply with City,
State, and Federal historic preservation
regulations to ensure adequate protection
of the City’s cultural, historic, and
archaeological resources.

Consistent. As discussed in the Initial
Study (Attachment L, Appendix A), a
Historic Resources Evaluation (LSA 2021)
was prepared for the proposed project.

The Historic Resources Evaluation
determined that the existing building
onsite is not considered a historic
resource and no evidence was found that
it is associated with any historically
significant people or is the work of a
master. As discussed in Section 4.2,
Cultural Resources, the proposed project
would not result in significant impacts to
archaeological or cultural resources.

Therefore, the proposed project is
consistent with Policy 1.1 of the Historic
Preservation Element of the City’s
General Plan.

3. IF THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS A REZONING OF AN EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARK, THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 21.25.109 HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE FULLY MET.

The proposed change is not a rezoning of an existing mobile home park.

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SITE PLAN REVIEW

FINDINGS
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Pursuant to Section 21.25.506 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Site Plan Review Committee or the Planning Commission shall not approve a Site Plan Review unless the following findings are made. These findings and staff analysis are presented for consideration, adoption, and incorporation into the record of proceedings.

1. THE DESIGN IS HARMONIOUS, CONSISTENT, AND COMPLETE WITHIN ITSELF

AND IS COMPATIBLE IN DESIGN, CHARACTER, AND SCALE WITH

NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES AND THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED;
The proposed project consists of the clearance of an existing 0.4-acre site and construction of a new two-story (12,780 square foot) Fire Station No. 9 with three (3) drive-through apparatus bays located at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard. The site improvements include concrete paving, site lighting, a trash enclosure, transformer, landscaping, fencing, and gates. The fire station will be two stories in height (32-feet6 inches). The proposed project will facilitate the cleanup of land use and zoning designations for the site. The entire site is proposed to be rezoned to MU-1 (MixedUse Zone-1) along with a General Plan Amendment to extend the Neighborhood Serving Center or Corridor Low Density (NSC-L) PlaceType across the entire site.

The project design would maintain the fire station building oriented toward the primary (Long Beach Boulevard) and secondary (Randolph Place) frontages in conformance with the MU-1 Zoning District development standards. A surface parking lot would be located at the rear of the site with an entrance off the existing alley and a exit onto Long Beach Boulevard. The proposed building placement creates a buffer between the fire station and the existing adjacent residential and commercial uses. This buffer area would include landscaping and vehicular parking areas, similar to existing conditions.

Despite the three stories allowed in the NSC-L PlaceType, the fire station is proposed at two stories in height for compatibility with the surrounding uses. The new fire station has been designed in compliance with National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standards for fire station design, but also includes internal flexibility as fire personnel needs change over time.

The building exterior would incorporate a mixture of rain-screen systems (metallic and phenolic siding) over a masonry base consisting of metal and wood composite siding that would be separated by a metal horizontal band in some locations. The eastern elevation along Long Beach Boulevard would have a screened curtain wall window system at an acute corner of the building that would invite the public into the first level Findings
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and provide natural light to the office area on the second level. The building’s massing would be articulated with vertical corner elements, horizontal wood banding, and the acute corner created by the street configuration. The building’s eastern façade would feature an extended roof. The fire station’s front door to Long Beach Boulevard would have a red metal screen wall system. All roof-mounted equipment would be shielded by a mechanical screen. The apparatus bays facing East Randolph Place would be outfitted with an automatic four-fold door system. The fenestration would include a mixture of storefront systems and aluminum clad wood windows at the sleeping rooms.

The site access design incorporates the use of the alley for apparatus to enter the site, with an apparatus exit on Randolph Place and vehicle exit on Long Beach Boulevard. This circulation pattern has been designed and tested by the Long Beach Fire Department and represents the most efficient site access feasible for the site. The incorporation of three new traffic signals to be installed at the Long Beach Boulevard and East Randolph Place intersection serves to mitigate conflicts with vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists at the fire apparatus exit, while also providing a mid-block pedestrian connection for this portion of the Long Beach.

The proposed project is compatible in design, character, and scale with its neighboring structures and community, consisting of non-residential uses along Long Beach Boulevard with a transition to residential away from the corridor. The proposed project is two stories in height, with detached single-family homes in the adjacent neighborhood. In addition, the building orientation and substantial setbacks along the interior and rear setbacks provide a transition to residential uses while restoring a essential public safety use to the area.

2. THE DESIGN CONFORMS TO ANY APPLICABLE SPECIAL DESIGN

GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OR SPECIFIC PLAN REQUIREMENTS, SUCH AS THE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR R-3 AND R-4 MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT, THE DOWNTOWN DESIGN GUIDELINES, PD GUIDELINES, OR THE GENERAL PLAN;
The project includes a zone change to the MU-1 Zoning District. This NSC-L PlaceType would govern the entire site. These are the General Plan Land Use Element (LUE), the General Plan Urban Design Element (UDE), and MU-1 design guidelines of Title 22 of the Zoning Regulations are described below.

General Plan Land Use Element: The project site will be designated as the NSC-L PlaceType of the LUE, which specifies the fundamental scale and form of development as well as basic design requirements. This PlaceType encourages mixed-use, commercial and apartment buildings and condominiums ranging from three to five stories in height. Compatible public facilities are also encouraged. The intent is for a building floor area ratio (FAR) to range from 0.5 to 1.0.

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yard buffers allow for a transition to the adjacent residential and commercial uses. In addition, the use of a mix of materials (CMU, siding, and metal accent) would provide a high-quality design motif to that transitions to the traditional architectural styles found within the residential neighborhood.

In addition to site orientation, the project design includes sliding privacy screens along the interior property line at fire personnel quarters and the balcony to ensure maintenance of privacy for the abutting residential use. The context sesditive design has oriented the building openings toward the frontages (Long Beach Boulevard and Randolph Place), rather than the interior and rear setbacks.

Vehicular access to the site would continue to be taken from the alley and Randoph Place, but in a modified condition. This would ensure a pull-through apparatus access to avoid backing maneuvers that include safety beeping indicators. The pull through apparatus access creates an efficient flow of traffic with the least amount of impact on the abutting uses. Therefore, the two-story scale and context sensitive design is consistent with the NSC-L PlaceType.

General Plan Urban Design Element: The UDE specifies additional design standards for the NSC-L PlaceType. These include the following strategies:
• Policy UD 21-3: Promote pedestrian activity by establishing well-design streetscapes, active ground floor uses, and tree-canopied sidewalks that are unique to the individual neighborhood and transit stations. o The building includes communal office and meeting spaces along the entry at Long Beach Boulevard frontage, thereby activating that frontage. The apparatus bay exits along Randolph Place also provide ground-level activation. Existing trees would be preserved along the interior setback with new trees added at the surface parking lot areas. • Policy UD 21-4: Ensure signage, lighting, and other potential nuisances are selected with sensitivity to existing residential neighbors. o All new lighting would be appropriately shielded to prevent light spillage on adjacent uses.
• Policy UD 21-8: Provide access to parking/loading from alleys or side streets to minimize curb cuts along the main boulevard where pedestrian activity will be the heaviest. Require a well-designed interface between pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. Bicycle facilities and pedestrian amenities should be incorporated throughout the PlaceType.
o The primary frontage remains largely uninterrupted by driveways with primary access activities along the alley and Randolph Place.

Title 22 of the Long Beach Municipal Code: The project site will be designated as the MU-1 Zoning District, which implements the NSC-L PlaceType of the LUE.

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apart from the two standards variances for the curb cut location and size (Chapter

21.41).

Section 22.30.080 of the LBMC provides for an Adjustment Process if a project in the cannot comply with one or more of the development standards of the applicable zoning district. An Adjustment may be granted when an applicant proposes a modification to the project that substantially conforms with the intent of the regulation. The requested adjustments from the MU-1 development standards are described below:
• Required Minimum Parking Setback, Primary Frontage, Surface Parking • Access to parking should be primarily from side streets or alleys.

The two required adjustments are related to the surface parking lot at the rear of the site. The Long Beach Boulevard Frontage is the primary site frontage. The MU-1 Zoning District requires a 20-foot setback for surface parking areas from property lines along primary frontages and discourages access from these frontages. The proposed site plan incorporates a threefoot setback between the rear parking areas and the Long Beach Boulevard frontage. This frontage features a new curb cut for fire personnel vehicles exiting the site. This parking area is required to provide an exit for fire personnel vehicles due to the location of the fire station and apparatus bay.

Due to the site configuration and space needs for the fire apparatus, this is the only location to accommodate vehicular parking and exiting. In order to screen the parking and meet the intent of MU-1 standards, a decorative fence would be installed along the build to line at the frontage. Landscaping would be added at the fencing areas to soften the required fencing. This would screen and secure the rear portion of the site. No fencing is proposed to obstruct view of the ground floor fire station uses.

The unique use (fire station) and project design meets the intent of the MU-1 Zoning District development standards for active ground level uses, while addressing site and use constratints.

No other special design guidelines adopted by Planning Commission, Planned Development District , or Specific Plan applies.

3. THE DESIGN WILL NOT REMOVE SIGNIFICANT MATURE TREES OR STREET TREES, UNLESS NO ALTERNATIVE IS POSSIBLE;
Existing trees on site consist of common urban decorative trees. While there are mature trees on site, none are significant in terms of species, history, visual appeal, or habitat. Conditions of approval will require the trees along the interior (west) property line to be protected in place and incorporated into the project design. Trees to be removed along the eastern site boundary are to be relocated and replanted offsite. However, all species are protected from nest disturbance by the federal Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the California Fish and Game Code. Therefore, a condition of approval will require all tree removal to occur in compliance with the MBTA and be accompanied by a nesting bird survey prior to tree removal.

These requirements will provide a net increase in the number of trees on the development site over existing conditions. These requirements will be enforced through conditions of approval (see conditions in the project file).

4. THERE IS AN ESSENTIAL NEXUS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT

REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THIS ORDINANCE AND THE LIKELY IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT; AND
The Applicant is required to make public improvements per Chapter 21.47 and per the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) comments submitted to the Planning Bureau by the Public Works Department, including without limitation the following:
• Dedicate 2-feet-6-inches for alley widening purposes abutting the project site; • Install new traffic signals at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Randolph Place;
• Improve all sidewalk easement and dedicated areas to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, including ADA compliance;
• Provide new tree wells, street trees with root barriers, ground cover, and irrigation systems for parkways, per section 21.42.050 of the Zoning Regulations, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; • Utility connections and upgrades to serve the new development.

There is an essential nexus between all the above-required improvements and the likely impacts of the proposed project. This nexus is created by the size and scale of the proposed development as compared to the existing infrastructure. The impacts of the development are created by the construction of a new fire station. The required improvements are reasonably necessary for the practical functioning of the project and surrounding neighborhoods and public rights-of-way as a result of the project.

Additionally, the traffic signal that is required at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Randolph Place has been determined to be necessary for traffic safety by the City Traffic Engineer, due to apparatus exiting the fire station during calls for service. All the above-listed improvements are necessary either for traffic/cyclist/pedestrian safety, or necessary to the circulation system’s capacity to accommodate the added trips resulting from the project, or both.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

5. THE PROJECT CONFORMS TO ALL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 21.64 (TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT).

Table 25-1
Transportation Demand Management Ordinance Requirements TDM Requirements New Nonresidential Development
25,000+
Square Feet
50,000+
Square Feet
100,000+ Square
Feet
Transportation information
area
* * *
Preferential carpool/vanpool
parking * *
Parking designed to admit
vanpools * *
Bicycle parking * *
Carpool/vanpool loading
zones
*
Efficient pedestrian access *
Bus stop improvements *
Safe bike access from street
to bike parking *
Transit review For all residential and nonresidential projects subject to EIR
The project is a project that is subject to a Project EIR. It has been submitted for transit review to Long Beach Transit and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro). LBT and Metro have not provided recommended TDM measures or any changes or improvements to bus or rail service or stops as a result of the project.

Additionally, conditions of approval will require the developer to provide all of the other TDM measures in the table above to the greatest extent feasible, as appropriate for an institutional development, but these improvements are not required per Table 25-1 and Chapter 21.64.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

6. THE APPROVAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS

FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, AS LISTED IN SECTION

21.45.400.

The project is subject to compliance with the Green Building requirements of Section 21.45.400. These requirements will be met through a combination of compliance with the Title 24 building code requirements, and CalGreen building code requirements, which are locally adopted into the Long Beach Building Code.

Conditions of approval will require the development to achieve LEED Silver rating, as required by Section 21.45.400. Conditions of approval will ensure the canopy tree coverage at parking areas, solar ready roof, bicycle parking, and the separate collection of trash and recyclables.

7. THE PROJECT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 21.11.050 OF CHAPTER 21.11 (NO NET LOSS) OR SECTION 21.68.040.E OF THIS TITLE, AS APPLICABLE, AND WILL RESULT IN THE SAME OR GREATER NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS; AND

IN THE CASE OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNITS, THAT THE

DWELLING UNITS WILL BE REPLACED AT THE SAME OR DEEPER

AFFORDABILITY LEVELS, AND THAT APPLICABLE TENANT PROTECTIONS OF THE LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE WILL BE MET.

No existing residential dwelling units are present on the project site and this finding is not applicable.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

STANDARDS VARIANCE

FINDINGS
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (SV22-006 and SV22-007)
January 24, 2023 (City Council)
Pursuant to Section 21.25.306 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, in all cases, the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission shall be required to make the following findings of fact before approving a standards variance. These findings and staff analysis are presented for consideration, adoption and incorporation into the record of proceedings:

1. THE SITE OR THE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE SITE ARE PHYSICALLY UNIQUE WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER SITES IN THE SAME ZONE;
The project site carries two different Zoning and General Plan PlaceType designations. APN 7139-015-900 is zoned Community Commercial AutomobileOriented (CCA) and has a General Plan PlaceType of Neighborhood Serving Center or Corridor Low Density (NSC-L)/3-Stories. APN 7139-015-901 is zoned Single-Family Residential, Large Lot (R-1-L) and has a General Plan PlaceType of Founding and Contemporary Neighborhood (FCN)/2-Stories. The proposed project would merge the parcels and rezone them to a consistent Mixed Use (MU1) zoning designation for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 9. The proposed project also includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to implement a consistent PlaceType (NSC-L/3 Stories) on the entire project site.

The overall site is 16,829-square-feet in size after the proposed lot merger, which is a standard lot size for the CCA and R-1-L zone (minimum lot size is 10,000- square-feet and 12,000-sqaure-feet, respectively) and the MU-1 Zoning District (minimum lot size is 3,000-sqaure-feet). While the site meets the minimum lot size for the existing and proposed zoning, the site configuration is an irregularly shaped lot (trapezoid). The trapezoidal orientation exists only for properties with frontage along the west side of Long Beach Boulevard between Roosevelt Road to San Antonio Drive. The irregular development pattern results from the angled orientation of Virginia Road and San Antonio Drive. The properties on the east side of Long Beach Boulevard are regularly developed (rectangular lots with alley access).

The existing vehicular access to the site is via Randoph Place (public street) and an existing 15-foot-wide alley. The subject site is characterized by angled right-ofway access (Randolph Place) and a highly trafficked Long Beach Boulevard corridor. The proposed project intends to introduce a fire station use, a public safety use, with specific access requirements, which include independently accessible apparatus bays with prescribed turning radii for each type of apparatus.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

The fire station serves a community need that has unique operational requirements.

The existing site configuration on the west side of Long Beach Boulevard and the need for pull-through apparatus circulation limits all apparatus exiting to the Randolph Place frontage, the narrowest frontage on the project site. Therefore, the existing site condition is physically unique from other sites in the vicinity, including the existing development pattern on the opposite (east) side of Long Beach Boulevard, which maintains the same existing zoning.

2. THE UNIQUE SITUATION CAUSES THE APPLICANT TO EXPERIENCE

HARDSHIP THAT DEPRIVES THE APPLICANT OF A SUBSTANTIAL RIGHT

TO USE OF THE PROPERTY AS OTHER PROPERTIES IN THE SAME ZONE

ARE USED AND WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A GRANT OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

INCONSISTENT WITH LIMITATIONS IMPOSED ON SIMILARLY ZONED

PROPERTIES OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS;
The applicant proposes clearance of an existing 0.4-acre site and construction of a new two-story (12,780 square foot) Fire Station No. 9 with three (3) drive-through apparatus bays located at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard. The requested code exceptions are: 1) a request for a driveway on Randolph Place located less than thirty feet (30′) from an intersection (SV22-006) and 2) a request to allow an oversized curb cut (55 feet where 24 feet maximum is allowed) on Randolph Place (SV22-007). The requested code exceptions does not represent a grant of special privilege as both variances are directly related to the unique public safety use.

As described above, the project site is irregularly shaped (trapezoid) as compared to properties in the same zone (east side of Long Beach Boulevard). Site access is limited to the alley and Randolph Place for a pull through configuration for fire apparatus. In addition to the unique site configuration, the proposed use (fire station) has unique access requirements that are not contemplated in the typical development standards addressed in Title 21 and 22 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.

The proposed use requires a minimum number of apparatus with minimum required turning radii for each. These minimum requirements are not recognized in the applicable provisions of Title 21 with regulation of off-street parking.

Furthermore, the zoning regulations do not have off-street parking requirements for fire station uses. Understanding that the fire personnel will require onsite parking, the proposed site faces constraints with balancing onsite circulation for both fire apparatus and fire personnel.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

The proposed fire station is consistent with the density and development standards under the proposed MU-1 Zoning District. The redevelopment of the lot results in the restoration of a fire station to the fire service area, therefore directly addressing fire response times in the area. The previous Fire Station No. 9 at 3917 Long Beach Boulevard was on a smaller lot and did not meet applicable Building Code requirements and was not in compliance with National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) standards for fire station design. Meeting these standards and fire service needs requires three independent apparatus bays. Therefore, the location of these exit points are determined by the building placement and site configuration. The only possible location for apparatus to exit the station is along Randolph Place.

With this frontage being the shortest, driveway placement is dictatted by building placement. The MU-1 development standards orient development towards primary frontages (Long Beach Boulevard) for greater street activation. As such, the placement of the three apparatus bays is also oriented toward the primary frontage. This building placement, in conjunction with required turning radii for each apparatus, requires that the proposed driveway to be placed less than thirty feet (30′) from an intersection. The combination of the unique access requirements and site configuration warrant the granting of this standards variance (SV22-006).

The proposed project requests a second variance to allow an oversized curb cut (55 feet where 24 feet maximum is allowed) on Randolph Place. This request is directly related to the need for three independently accessible apparatus bays. The development standards for off-street parking and loading (Chapter 21.41) are focused on passenger vehicle and truck parking and loading for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, rather than standards for emergency vehicles. The request for an oversized curb cut has a direct nexus to the need for apparatus to access Randolph Place at all times during an emergency response.

To mitigate the need for a larger curb cut and its placement near the intersection, three new traffic signals would be installed to regulate traffic during calls for service. This would also allow for apparatus to leave the station without immediately turning on the siren horns as the emergency vehicles exit the site. The unique public safety use and need for independent access warrants the granting of this standards variance (SV22-007)
Moreover, with limited land area, the applicant is proposing to redevelop the site, restore a fire station to the service area, provide a pull through configuration to avoid disruptive backing maneuvers, provide on-site fire personnel parking, and orient the new use away from existing residential. The incorporation of traffic signals further mitigates the potential conflicts as part of the standards variances related to the new curb cut on Randolph Place. The request is a reduction in code requirements to address unique operating needs and constraints of the irregular site.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

The curb cut location and width variances do not constitute a grant of special privilege as the use is a public safety requirement. Therefore, this finding can be made in the affirmative.

3. THE VARIANCE WILL NOT CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS UPON THE COMMUNITY; AND
The fire station use is permitted under the provisions of the MU-1 Zoning District (proposed zoning) and the existing PlaceTypes for the site. The proposed site redevelopment would require the construction of the fire station in conformance with the MU-1 development standards. Due to the site configuration and need for three apparatus bays (independently accessible) would require a minimum of one standards variance (for driveway width), whether the exit is along the primary or secondary frontage. The proposed project requests a second standards variance due to the distance of the required driveway from the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Randolph Place. Both variances are required to serve the unique institutional use (fire station), which is a public safety use. These variances will reduce the need for apparatus having to make multiple turning movements and from backing up, improving safety.

The proposed project includes installation of three new traffic signals. Including new pedestrian crosswalks, at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Randolph Place. The new traffic signals would be able to be controlled by fire personnel when apparatus are dispatched from the fire station.

The intent of the curb cut size and location restrictions is to provide reduced pedestrian-vehicular conflict and provide adequate visibility at intersections. With incorporation of the traffic signals, the apparatus would be able to safely exit the fire station as pedestrians and vehicles will have advanced notice of the emerging vehicles. The inclusion of the traffic signals would mitigate adverse effects upon the community. This finding can be made in the affirmative.

4. IN THE COASTAL ZONE, THE VARIANCE WILL CARRY OUT THE LOCAL

COASTAL PROGRAM AND WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ACCESS TO OR ALONG THE COAST.

The project site is outside the coastal zone and this finding is not applicable.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

LOT MERGER

FINDINGS
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (LMG22-014)
January 24, 2023 (City Council)
Pursuant to Section 20.28.030 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, a Lot Merger approval can be granted only when positive findings are made consistent with the following criteria set forth in the Subdivision Ordinance. These findings and staff analysis are presented for consideration, adoption and incorporation into the record of proceedings.

1. ANY ONE (1) OF SUCH CONTIGUOUS PARCELS OR UNITS HELD BY THE

SAME OWNER DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE MINIMUM SIZE STANDARDS AS REQUIRED BY THE ZONING REGULATIONS, AND AT LEAST ONE (1) OF

SUCH CONTIGUOUS PARCELS IS NOT DEVELOPED WITH A SEPARATE BUILDING FOR WHICH A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE CITY; OR The minimum lot size for a parcel within the Community Commercial AutomobileOriented (CCA) Zoning District (existing) is 10,000 square feet. The minimum lot size for a parcel within the Single-family Residential, large lot (R-1-L) Zoning District (existing) is 12,000 square feet. The minimum lot size for a parcel within the MU-1 Zoning District (proposed) is 3,000 square feet. Currently, each parcel measures approximately 6,935 square feet, 4,043 square feet, and 5,851 sqaure feet. The subject parcels do not meet the required parcel size for the CCA and R1-L zoning districts. The each parcel individually meets the required parcel size for the MU-1 Zoning Ddistrict.

The eastern parcels are developed with an office building and the western parcel is developed with the surface parking lot that serves the office use. The lot merger will result in one single parcel that totals 16,829 square feet of area, which would bring the lots further into compliance with the minimum lot size requirement for the applicable zoning district. As such, positive findings can be made to approve the lot merger.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

2. A SINGLE PROJECT IS DEVELOPED ON CONTIGUOUS LOTS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ONE (1) OR MORE OF THESE RECORDED LOTS COULD BE

SOLD SEPARATELY FROM THIS PROJECT BUT WILL RESULT IN

REDUCTION OF REQUIRED PARKING, SETBACKS, OPEN SPACES, OR

VIOLATION OF OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE CURRENT ZONING REGULATIONS.

The subject parcels are located on Long Beach Boulevard, in the existing CCA and R-1-L Zoning Districts. The proposed zoning district is MU-1 as part of the poroposedproposed zone change. The Lot Merger will result in one single parcel that totals 16,829 square feet in size and is owned by the same property owner (City of Long Beach). Lot 36 is currently developed with an office building, while Lot 37 is developed with the required parking for the office use. The merger of the parcels will prevent the parcels from being sold separately resulting in the prevention of zoning violations of said development standards for the existing and proposed zone.

Findings
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)

SPECIAL SETBACK – ORDINANCE REPEAL

FINDINGS
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APNs: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
January 24, 2023 (City Council)
The Long Beach Municipal Code does not require specific findings for the adoption of a Zoning Code Amendment nor specifically in this case, an ordinance establishing a special setback outside in addition to the Zoning Code. The proposed ordinance repeal, however, is consistent with state law and guidelines, consistent with other elements of the General Plan, will not adversely affect the character, livability or appropriate development of the City, and is in conformity with public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good planning practice. The City of Long Beach makes these findings in support of its repeal of Ordinance No. C-1015 related to special setbacks on the 4100 block of Long Beach Boulevard.

The Ordinance repeal is consistent with objectives, principles, and standards of the General Plan. The ordinance repeal would not conflict with the City’s General Plan, local coastal program, or any other applicable land use plans and policies. The repeal involves removing a “special setback” which currently applies in addition to, and in fact in conflict to the proposed zoning. The repeal of this special setback ordinance is consistent with the goals, policies and strategies in the existing Land Use Element (LUE), Housing Element (HE), and Mobility Element (ME) of the General Plan. The repeal will allow the development of real property consistent with the proposed standards in the Zoning Code and General Plan rather than the standards of the special setback. This provides a more streamlined and consistent zoning approach, consistent with the General Plan goals of increasing investments that promote neighborhood enhancement and street activation.

The ordinance repeal will not adversely affect the character, livability or appropriate development of the City, and is in conformity with public necessity convenience, general welfare, and good planning practice. The proposed ordinance removal will create consistent regulations and remove a situation where setbacks in the special setback ordinance conflict with those in the proposed zoning code. The parcel zoning is proposed to be updated under to Title 22 MU-1 Zoning, which includes provisions of adequate setbacks and public realm enhancements to assure pedestrian and vehicular access and circulation. The change harmonizes conflicting sections of the Zoning Code related to setbacks, a change that is consistent with good planning practice and furtherance of the public interest to promote development and investment that is consistent with the General Plan.

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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01
(ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)
Special Conditions:

1. The following entitlements are approved for this project:
a. Zone Change to change the zoning of the subject site from Community Commercial Automobile-Oriented (CCA) and Single-family Residential, large lot (R-1-L) to Mixed-Use Zone-1 (MU-1);
b. General Plan Amendment to change the PlaceType for a portion of the subject site from Founding and Contemporary Neighborhood (FCN) to Neighborhood Serving Center or Corridor Low Density (NSC-L);
c. Site Plan Review for clearance of an existing 0.4-acre site and construction of a new two-story (12,780 square foot) Fire Station No. 9 with three (3) drive-through apparatus bays located at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard.
d. Standards Variances to allow: 1) a driveway on Randolph Place located less than thirty feet (30′) from an intersection and 2) a curb cut greater than the 24-foot maximum on Randolph Place;
e. Lot Merger to merge three (3) lots into one lot to create a 16,829-square-foot lot; f. Repeal the 5-foot-special setback established by Ordinance No. C-1015 related to a special setback along the west side of Long Beach Boulevard where it intersects with the subject site.

2. The project shall be developed in substantial conformance with the plans reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 6, 2022, except as amended herein. The project shall be designed and constructed as depicted on these plans, maintaining the same architectural style, quality of materials, and consistency of design. Minor changes to the approved project design consistent with the project approval shall require, at a minimum, an additional review by Planning staff for Substantial Conformance to the approved plan set, or review by the Director of Development Services for the approval of minor modifications. Significant alterations (as defined in Section 21.21.405) shall require additional review by the Planning Commission.

Project EIR and Mitigation Measures

3. The Applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures and regulatory compliance measures of the Fire Station No. 9 at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and its Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). The MMRP is attached to these conditions of approval and by this reference made a part hereof.

Plans, Construction, and Operation

4. The applicant shall record a Notice of Lot Merger with the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder’s office prior to the issuance of building permits.

5. The repeal of the special setback shall be approved by the City Council prior to the issuance of building permits.

Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

6. Prior to the issuance of grading and building permits, the applicant shall submit a pedestrian access and protection plan to the Department of Development Services and the Department of Public Works for review and approval. The plan shall detail all pedestrian access closures and detail detours for safe navigation around the project site during construction. The approved pedestrian access and protection plan shall be maintained on-site at all times during project construction activities. a. The Long Beach Unified School District shall be notified in advance of any lane or sidewalk closures along Long Beach Boulevard. As feasible, lane closures should occur outside of the busiest school traffic periods (after morning drop off and before afternoon pick up) or during school breaks (Winter/Spring/Summer) to minimize pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle conflict.
b. Oversize truck trips shall be encouraged to occur during off-peak hours, as feasible.

7. The traffic signals at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard/Randolph Place shall be installed and operational prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the proposed project.

8. All required off-site street improvements shall be installed or provided for to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works prior as provided in the conditions of approval below.

9. Prior to issuance of a grading or demolition permit (whichever occurs first), the developer shall submit a proposed haul route/trucking route for all construction truck trips for review by the Director of Development Services and the City Engineer. The Director of Development Services and/or City Engineer may modify this proposed haul route/trucking route prior to its approval, as they deem necessary to protect the public safety and welfare, and to prevent negative impacts upon neighboring uses. Said modifications (if any) and approval shall be binding upon all hauling activities and construction truck trips by the developer.

10. The developer shall abide by the haul route/trucking route approved by the Director of Development Services and City Engineer. Failure to do so shall cause the City to issue a stop work order and withhold issuance of further construction permits, inspections, or certificates of occupancy, until such time as the Director of Development Services and City Engineer determine the developer’s hauling practices to be remedied.

11. The Applicant shall submit a traffic management plan to the City Traffic Engineer, and said plan shall be revised to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer and the Director of Development Services to specifically address roadway safety for all traffic entering or passing through the intersection of the project driveway at Randolph Place before the proposed traffic signal is completed. No building permit shall be issued and no work shall commence on the project site until this plan is approved by the City Traffic Engineer, and all traffic to and from the project site shall be subject to this traffic management plan until the traffic signal is completed and accepted by the Director of Public Works.

12. All trucks, construction vehicles, and equipment not actively in use on the project site, including those queueing off-site, shall be prohibited from engine idling for more than 5 minutes, and the Applicant shall utilize best management practices (BMPs) and best available technology to achieve this. The Applicant shall post a clearly-legible sign on the exterior construction fencing with the phone number of a construction site complaint/issues coordinator responsible for managing truck and equipment idling.

Complaints of violations regarding truck and equipment idling shall be resolved within 24 hours of the receipt of the complaint. The Director of Development Services is authorized Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

to issue stop work orders and withhold the issuance of building permits if the Applicant fails to remedy engine idling violations as required, until such time as the violations are remedied.

13. Following permit issuance for each phase of construction, the Applicant shall provide written notification to all residents within 300 feet of the project site boundaries, and any concerned neighborhood organizations, at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of said phase of construction. This notice shall contain a description of the work to take place, an approximate timeline for the phase and overall project, and the telephone number and email address of a responsible manager who can be contacted to resolve any concerns or complaints about the construction work.

14. All equipment reverse signal alarms utilized by construction vehicles and equipment on the site, as required per OSHA regulations and provided in Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1926.601(b)(4) and 1926.602(a)(9), shall not be of the single-tone high-pitch type.

Alternate pitch, broad-spectrum sound, or other non-single-tone non-high-pitch alarms meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.601(b)(4) and 1926.602(a)(9) shall be utilized instead.

15. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall depict all utility apparatus, such as, but not limited to, backflow devices and Edison transformers, on both the site plan and the landscape plan. Wherever feasible, these devices shall not be located in any front, side, or rear yard area that is adjacent to a street. Furthermore, these devices shall be screened to the greatest extent feasible by landscaping or another screening method approved by the Director of Development Services.

16. If initial construction activities take place during the bird nesting season (January through September), a nesting bird survey should be performed by a qualified biologist within three days of such activities to determine the presence/absence, location, and status of any active nests on-site or within 100 feet of the site. The findings of the survey should be summarized in a report to be submitted to the City of Long Beach prior to undertaking construction activities at the site.
a. If nesting birds are found on-site, a construction buffer of 500 feet for nesting raptors or threatened or endangered species and 100 feet of all other nesting birds should be implemented around the active nests and demarcated with fencing or flagging. Nests should be monitored at a minimum of once per week by the qualified biologist until it has been determined that the nest is no longer being used by either the young or adults. No ground disturbance should occur within this buffer until the qualified biologist confirms that the breeding/nesting is completed, and all the young have fledged. If project activities must occur within the buffer, they should be conducted at the discretion of the qualified biologist. b. If no nesting birds are observed during pre-construction surveys, no further actions would be necessary.

17. A minimum of 11 parking spaces, or as determined to accommodate the maximum need during a shift change, shall be permanently maintained and in useful operation on site.

18. Apparatus washing activities shall be limited to private property and are prohibited within the public right-of-way, which includes the public alley and public sidewalk areas.

19. The proposed flag pole shall be subject to the 45-foot height limit of the development standards for the MU-1 Zoning District.

20. No doors shall swing over the public right-of-way.

Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

21. The proposed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp shall be constructed entirely on private property.

22. Pursuant to Section 21.42.050 of the City Municipal Code, one (1) large canopy street tree, of not less than twenty-four-inch (24") box size, shall be provided for each twentyfive feet (25') of property line length. a. Street trees shall be spaced from driveways, light standards, intersections, utility poles and street furniture and shall be located only in the prescribed width of parkway as provided in Chapter 14.28 of the Municipal Code.

23. All forms of barbed wire and razor wire shall be prohibited on the site.

24. The proposed greenscreen depicted on plans shall be maintained in a live, healthy, and attractive condition. These areas shall not be replaced with artificial planting wall.

25. The project shall be developed in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the Planning Commission on October 6, 2022. Each project component shall be designed and constructed as depicted on these plans, maintaining the same architectural style, quality of materials, and consistency of design, including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. Aluminum clad windows
b. Burnished Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU)
c. Horizontal siding
d. Composite metal panels
e. Metal fascia and accent
f. Aluminum roll up door
g. Aluminum storefront
h. Decorative screen
i. Sliding privacy screens at windows and opening at interior property setback; j. Greenscreen panel system and landscape wall; and
k. Decorative metal fence.

26. Pursuant to section 21.45.400 (c), the project shall obtain LEED Silver certification, or equivalent, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. Prior to issuance of any project-related building permits, the applicant shall submit proof of registration with USGBC and a password allowing staff access to said registration, or provide proof by a third party as meeting the intent of LEED at the level required by Chapter 21.45.400.

27. The Applicant shall provide the following in accordance with the Green Building Standards of Section 21.45.400 of the Zoning Regulations:
a. Canopy trees shall provide shade coverage, after five (5) years of growth, of forty percent (40%) of the total area dedicated to parking stalls and associated vehicular circulation, or paving materials with a solar reflectance index of at least twentynine (29) shall be used on a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of paving surfaces dedicated to parking stalls and associated vehicular circulation; b. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum of one (1) space for every five (5) residential units, one (1) space for each five thousand (5,000) square feet of commercial building area, one (1) space for each seven thousand five hundred Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

(7,500) square feet of retail building area and one (1) space for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of industrial building area. Fractions shall be rounded up to whole numbers;
c. Roofs shall be designed to be solar-ready subject to all applicable state and local construction codes and provide conduit from the electrical panel to the roof; and d. A designated area for the collection of recyclables and organics refuse shall be provided adjacent to the area for the collection of waste.

28. All trash receptacles, including receptacles for recycling and for organics, shall be stored in the designated trash areas shown on approved plans.

29. All bicycle racks on-site and in off-site improvements shall conform to the guidance in “Essentials of Bike Parking” by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.

30. All exterior on-site newsstands and racks (including free publications, classifieds, etc.), vending machines, donation bins, and publicly-accessible telephones shall be prohibited, and any existing ones shall be removed.

31. Nothing shall be erected or allowed to grow within the corner cutoff in such a manner as to impede visibility or accessibility. Corner cutoffs shall be a minimum of six feet by six feet (6′ x 6′).

32. The row of trees along the interior property line shall be protected in place, as feasible. a. Trees removed from the eastern border of the project site shall be relocated off site.

33. All on-site landscaping and improvements, all park improvements, and all off-site improvements shall be completed prior to approval of a final building inspection or certificate(s) of occupancy for any units in the final phase of the residential development.

34. Minor changes to these approved plans, in keeping with the intent and spirit of the project approvals, may be approved at the discretion of the Director of Development Services.

For any major changes, including changes to building/architectural materials, on-site improvements, site plan or layout, landscaping, or other significant items (including deviations from any of these conditions of approval), the Applicant shall be required to submit an application for a Modification of Approved Permit – Site Plan Review Committee Approval level.

35. All groundcover and shrubs shall be drought-tolerant and low-water requirement species.

The project landscaping shall comply with the Water Efficient Landscaping standards of Chapter 21.42 of the Zoning Regulations.

36. Any streetlights, pedestrian lights, parking lot lights, and other exterior lights to be provided within the development or adjacent public rights-of-way shall be subject to review by the Director of Development Services prior to issuance of building and electrical permits. All lights shall be adequately shielded so as to prevent the intrusion of light and glare upon any adjacent property or structure, in compliance with the appropriate backlight/uplight/glare (BUG) rating requirements of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) equivalent to the previous standard for certified full-cutoff fixtures, or meeting IESNA specifications for full-cutoff fixtures.

37. The Applicant shall provide for the construction of trash receptacle areas of sufficient number and size to meet all reasonably foreseeable refuse needs of the project. All trash Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

receptacle areas shall be located and constructed in accordance with Section 21.45.167 of the Zoning Regulations.

38. All refuse collection shall take place at the alley, with all trash receptacles being moved internally within the project site to the alley for collection. Trash receptacles shall be collected and serviced with the frequency needed to avoid an unsightly and undesirable buildup of refuse at each trash receptacle.

Long Beach Police Department Conditions

39. The Applicant shall provide for all CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) recommendations issued for the project by the Long Beach Police Department, in the memo dated October 19, 2021, attached to these conditions of approval and by this reference made a part hereof.

Long Beach Building and Safety Conditions

40. The Applicant shall comply with all comments from the Long Beach Building and Safety Bureau dated on October 13, 2021.

Long Beach Water Department Conditions

41. The Applicant shall comply with all comments from the Long Beach Water Department dated on October 12, 2021.

Long Beach Energy Resources Conditions

42. The Applicant shall comply with all comments from the Long Beach Energy Resources Department dated on October 13, 2021.

43. The Applicant shall coordinate with the Long Beach Energy Resources Department to ensure a plan is in place for the relocation, or cut and cap of existing gas facilities.

44. The Applicant shall review and obtain approval for proposed meter(s)locations with the Long Beach Energy Resources inspector.

45. The Applicant shall provide gas loads for the proposed development and confirm the new meter(s) locations meet al Long Beach Energy Resources requirements.

Public Works Conditions

46. The Applicant shall provide for the following to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Submittal of construction documents into plan check may result in additional or modified requirements from the Department of Public Works.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a. Prior to the start of ANY demolition, excavation, or construction, the Applicant shall, i. Submit a construction plan for pedestrian protection, construction staging, scaffolding and excavations, and
ii. Submit a traffic control plan with street lane closures and routing of construction vehicles (excavation hauling, concrete and other deliveries, etc.) prepared by a Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

registered Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California, with wet seal and signature, and
iii. Submit a plan for construction area and/or site perimeter fencing with custom printed screen(s),
iv. All to be coordinated with the Department of Public Works and installed in accordance with the latest version of the Public Works Development Guideline.

Work, including hauling soils or other debris, is not allowed within the right-of-way without a valid Public Works permit. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements outlined within the latest version of the Public Works Development Guideline and all referenced standards at the time of application submittal. b. All proposed refuse and recycling structures and receptacles must be placed entirely on private property, outside of the public right-of-way. The Applicant and/ or successors shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the sidewalk/roadway adjacent to the refuse and recycling area and the overall development.
c. All off-site improvements shall provide a minimum of 5 feet clear dedicated right-of-way between any and all obstructions for pedestrian travel purposes compliant with the most recent ADA standards. All hardscape shall be constructed with Portland cement concrete.

All removal limits shall consist of entire panel replacements (from joint line to joint line). d. The Applicant shall construct all off-site improvements needed to provide full ADA accessibility compliance within the adjacent public right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. If a dedication of additional right-of-way is necessary to satisfy ADA requirements, as determined during the plan check process, the right-of-way dedication way shall be provided.
e. Any proposed signage shall be located entirely on site, on private property, completely out of the public right-of-way. Any signage initially proposed in public rights-of-way shall be eliminated, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. f. Public improvements shall be constructed in accordance with Public Works construction standards, and shall be coordinated with the Department of Public Works. Detailed offsite improvement plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer, stamped, signed and submitted to the Public Works counter at the Permit Center on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802), for review. The City’s Public Works Engineering Standard Plans are available online at www.longbeach.gov/pw/resources/engineering/standard-plans. This is in addition to, and separate from, any plan check required by the Department of Development Services, Building & Safety Bureau.
g. All conditions of approval, including cover letter signed by the Planning Officer and Case Planner, must be printed verbatim on all plans submitted for plan review to the Department of Public Works.

PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
h. The Developer shall dedicate and improve 2.5 feet of right-of-way for alley widening purposes along the east-west alley adjacent to the development site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

i. Applicant shall be responsible for resolving all matters of easement(s) and/ or utilities encroachment to the satisfaction of the interested agency, City Department, and the Director of Public Works.

OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
j. The Applicant shall reconstruct the full width of the alley adjacent to the project site with Portland cement concrete, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. All existing facilities along the alley shall be relocated by the Applicant, as necessary, to accommodate the alley widening.
k. The Applicant shall widen the alley with additional Portland cement concrete by 2.5 feet, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
l. The Applicant shall reconstruct the alley intersection at Long Beach Blvd to align with the new alley widening. Alley improvements shall be constructed with Portland cement concrete to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. m. The Applicant shall install on-site alley lighting to the improved alley adjacent to the project site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. n. The Applicant shall demolish the existing sidewalk and curb ramp located near the southeast corner of the project site and construct a new ADA compliant curb ramp to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The Applicant shall construct all off-site improvements needed to provide full ADA accessibility compliance within the adjacent public right-of-way. Sidewalk improvements shall be constructed with Portland cement concrete.
o. The Applicant shall reconstruct cracked, deteriorated, or uplifted/depressed sections of sidewalk pavement, curb and curb gutter along Long Beach Blvd and Rudolph Pl adjacent to the site to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The Applicant shall construct all off-site improvements needed to provide full ADA accessibility compliance within the adjacent public right-of-way. Sidewalk improvements shall be constructed with Portland cement concrete to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. All sidewalk removal limits shall consist of entire panel replacements (from joint line to joint line). p. The Applicant shall remove all unused driveways and curb cuts, or portions thereof along all perimeter streets of the project site, and replace with full-height curb, curb gutter and sidewalk pavement to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Sidewalk improvements shall be constructed with Portland cement concrete. q. The Applicant shall check with the Long Beach Water Department at (562) 570-2300 and the Gas and Oil Department at (562) 570-2030 for scheduled main replacement work prior to submitting any improvement plans to the Department of Public Works. r. The Applicant proposes improvements that may impact existing under- and above-ground utilities through and adjacent to the project site, such as gas lines, water pipelines, and utility poles and overhead lines, and along the perimeter streets and alleyways adjacent to the project site. The Applicant shall be responsible for all design, applicable utility approval, permitting, relocation work, easements relocation and commissioning as required by the interested agency and shall work with each utility directly.

Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

s. The Applicant shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of off-site improvements abutting the project boundary during construction of the on-site improvements, until final inspection of the on-site improvements by the City. All off-site improvements adjacent to the development site, and/or along the truck delivery route found damaged as a result of construction activities, shall be reconstructed or replaced by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. t. The Applicant shall provide for the resetting to grade of existing manholes, pull boxes, and meters in conjunction with the required off-site improvements, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
u. The Applicant shall submit a grading plan and drainage plan with hydrology and hydraulic calculations showing building elevations and drainage pattern and slopes, for review by Public Works.

TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
v. As illustrated in the submitted plans, The Applicant is proposing the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Long Beach Blvd and Randolph Place and “Keep Clear” striping on Rudolph Place and Long Beach Blvd. The Applicant shall be responsible to install traffic signal related equipment to current CA MUTCD and/or City of Long Beach Standards. The Applicant shall coordinate with the Traffic & Transportation Bureau for implementation of traffic control measures.
w. The size and configuration of all proposed driveways serving the project site shall be coordinated with the Traffic & Transportation Bureau.
x. The Applicant shall salvage and reinstall all traffic signs that require temporary removal to accommodate new construction within the public right-of-way. All traffic signs shall be reinstalled to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer. The Applicant shall replace all traffic signs and mounting poles damaged or misplaced as result of construction activities to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer.
y. The Applicant shall repaint all traffic markings obliterated or defaced by construction activities to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer. z. The Applicant shall contact the Traffic & Transportation Bureau, at (562) 570-6331, to modify any existing curb marking zones adjacent to the project site. aa. All traffic control device installations, including pavement markings within the private parking lot, shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2012 or current edition (i.e. white parking stalls, stop signs, entry treatment signage, handicapped signage, etc.).

Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

Standard Conditions – Plans, Permits, and Construction:

47. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a revised set of plans reflecting all of the design changes set forth in the conditions of approval, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

48. All conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all plans submitted for plan review to the Department of Development Services. These conditions shall be printed on the site plan or a subsequent reference page.

49. The plans submitted for plan review shall explicitly call out and describe all materials, textures, accents, colors, window, door, planter, and paving details that were approved by the Site Plan Review Committee or the Planning Commission. No substantial changes shall be made without prior written approval of the Site Plan Review Committee or the Planning Commission.

50. The Director of Development Services is authorized to approve minor modifications to the approved design plans or to any of the conditions of approval if such modifications shall not significantly change or alter the approved project. Any major modifications shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator, Site Plan Review Committee, or Planning Commission, respectively.

51. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be fully screened from public view. Said screening shall be architecturally compatible with the building in terms of theme, materials, colors and textures. If the screening is not specifically designed into the building, a rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan shall be submitted for approval by the Director of Development Services prior to the issuance of a building permit.

52. Upon plan approval and prior to issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a reduced-size set of final construction plans for the project file.

53. A permit from the Department of Public Works shall be required for any work to be performed in or over the public right-of-way.

54. Any off-site improvements found to be damaged as a result of construction activities related to this project shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

55. Separate building permits are required for fences, retaining walls, flagpoles, and pole mounted yard lighting foundations.

56. The Applicant shall file a separate landscaping plan check submittal to the Department of Development Services for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.

57. The Applicant shall file a separate plan check submittal to the Long Beach Fire Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.

58. All structures shall conform to the Long Beach Building Code requirements.

Notwithstanding this subject permit, all other required permits from the Building Bureau shall be secured.

59. Site development, including landscaping, shall conform to the approved plans on file with the Department of Development Services. At least one set of approved plans containing Planning, Building, Fire, and, if applicable, Health Department stamps shall be maintained at the job site, at all times for reference purposes during construction and final inspection.

60. For projects consisting of new buildings, parking lots, or landscaped area, the Applicant shall submit complete landscape and irrigation plans for the approval of the Director of Development Services prior to application for a temporary certificate of occupancy, or Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

certificate of occupancy. The landscaping plan shall include drought tolerant street trees to be installed consistent with the specifications of the Street Tree Division of the Department of Public Works. Approved root guards shall be provided for all street trees.

On-site landscaping shall comply with Chapter 21.42 (Landscaping Standards), as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

61. For new construction, all landscaped areas shall comply with the State of California’s model landscape ordinance. Landscaped areas shall be planted with drought tolerant plant materials and shall be provided with water conserving automatic irrigation systems designed to provide complete and adequate coverage to sustain and promote healthy plant life. The irrigation system shall not cause water to spray or flow across a public sidewalk.

62. All landscaping irrigation systems shall use high efficiency sprinkler nozzles. The models used and flow rates shall be specified on the landscaping plan. For residential-type or small-scale sprinkler systems, sprinkler head flow rates shall not exceed 1.00 GPM and shall be of the rotating type. Where feasible, drip irrigation shall be used instead. If an inground irrigation system is to be installed, such system shall be controlled by an automatic self-adjusting weather-based irrigation controller.

63. All outdoor fountains or water features shall utilize water recycling or re-circulation systems. The plans submitted for review shall specifically identify such systems.

64. Energy conserving equipment, lighting, and construction features shall be utilized in this project.

65. Low-flow fixtures shall be used for all lavatory faucets, kitchen faucets, showerheads, toilets, and urinals. Toilets may be either low-flow or dual flush. Maximum flow rates for each fixture type shall be as follows: lavatory faucet – 2.75 GPM, kitchen faucet – 2.20 GPM, showerhead – 2.00 GPM, toilet – 1.3 GPF, dual flush toilet – 0.8/1.6 GPF, urinal –

1.0 GPF. Plans submitted for review shall specifically identify such fixtures and flow rates.

66. Demolition, site preparation, and construction activities are limited to the following (except for the pouring of concrete which may occur as needed):
a. Weekdays and federal holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; b. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; and
c. Sundays: not allowed
Standard Conditions – General:

67. As provided in Section 21.21.406 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, every right or privilege authorized under this permit shall terminate three (3) years after the granting of the request and be of no further force and effect if the right or privilege has not been commenced within that three-year period. The termination will take effect without further City action if a timely request for extension of time has not been made or is denied. Any interruption or cessation necessitated by publicly declared emergency, fire, flood, earthquake or act of war or vandalism or cessation shall not result in the termination of the right or privilege.

68. This permit shall be invalid if the owner(s) and/or Applicant(s) have failed to return written acknowledgment of their acceptance of the conditions of approval on the Conditions of Approval Acknowledgment Form supplied by the Planning Bureau. This acknowledgment Conditions of Approval
4101 Long Beach Boulevard (APN: 7139-015-900 and 7139-015-901) Application No. 2109-01 (ZCHG21-003, GPA21-003, SPR21-050, SV22-006, SV22-007, LMG22-014) January 24, 2023 (City Council)

shall be submitted within 30 days from the effective date of approval (final action date or, if in the appealable area of the Coastal Zone, 21 days after the local final action date).

69. This approval is required to comply with these conditions of approval as long as the use is on the subject site. As such, the site shall allow periodic re-inspections, at the discretion of city officials, to verify compliance. The property owner shall reimburse the City for the inspection cost as per the special building inspection specifications established by City Council (Sec. 21.25.412, 21.25.212).

70. In the event of transfer of ownership of the property involved in this application, the new owner shall be fully informed of the permitted use and development of said property as set forth by this permit together with all conditions that are a part thereof. These specific requirements shall be recorded with all title conveyance documents at time of closing escrow.

71. Approval of this development project is expressly conditioned upon payment (prior to building permit issuance or prior to Certificate of Occupancy, as specified in the applicable Ordinance or Resolution for the specific fee) of impact fees, connection fees and other similar fees based upon additional facilities needed to accommodate new development at established City service level standards, including, but not limited to, sewer capacity charges, Park Fees and Transportation Impact Fees.

72. No publicly accessible telephones shall be maintained on the exterior of the premises. Any existing publicly accessible telephones shall be removed.

73. The property shall be developed and maintained in a neat, quiet, and orderly condition and operated in a manner so as not to be detrimental to adjacent properties and occupants.

74. The operator of the approved use shall prevent loitering in all parking and landscaping areas serving the use during and after hours of operation. The operator shall clean the parking and landscaping areas of trash and debris on a daily basis. Failure to do so shall be grounds for permit revocation. If loitering problems develop, the Director of Development Services may require additional preventative measures such as but not limited to, additional lighting or private security guards.

75. Exterior security bars and roll-up doors applied to windows and pedestrian building entrances shall be prohibited.

76. Any graffiti found on site shall be removed within 24 hours of its appearance.

77. All required utility easements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the concerned department, agency, or utility company.

78. All trash and refuse containers shall be fully screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

79. As a condition of any City approval, the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against City or its agents, officers, and employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of City concerning the processing of the proposal/entitlement or any action relating to, or arising out of, such approval. At the discretion of the City and with the approval of the City Attorney, a deposit of funds by the applicant may be required in an amount sufficient to cover the anticipated litigation costs.

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Attachment L

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
4101 Long Beach Boulevard
Application No. 2109-01 (EIR-04-21, SCH No. 2022020416) October 6, 2022
Final Environmental Impact Report
Final EIR
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/fire-station-final-eir MMRP
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/mmrp Findings of Fact
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/fire-station-no--9-findings-of-fact Draft Environmental Impact Report
Notice of Availability
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/lb_fire-station-no-9_noa Draft EIR
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/0-fs9-draft-eir_compiled Appendix A1 – Initial Study
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-a-1-initial-study Environmental Impact Report
Application No. 2109-01
October 6, 2022

2 Appendix A2 – NOP
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-a-2-nop Appendix B – IS/NOP Scoping Comments
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-b-scoping-comments Appendix C – Air Quality Modeling Data
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-c---air-quality-modelingdata Appendix D – Archaeological Resources Memorandum
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-d-archaeologicalresources-memorandum Appendix E – Historic Resources Memorandum
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-e-historic-resourcesmemorandum Appendix F1 – Noise Construction Analysis Calculations
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-f-1-constructionanalysis Appendix F2 – Noise Long Term Analysis Calculations
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-f-2-long-term-noise-datasheets Environmental Impact Report
Application No. 2109-01
October 6, 2022

3 Appendix G1 – Existing Traffic Counts
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-g-1-existing-traffic-counts Appendix G2 – HCM Worksheets
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-g-2-hcm-worksheets Appendix G3 – Trip Generation Surveys
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/appendix-g-3-trip-gen-surveys Initial Study
NOP
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/nop-fire-station-no--9_final Initial Study
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/initial-study-2-16-22-electronicversion Appendix A
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/app-a-historic-resources-evaluation Appendix B
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/app-b-geotechnical-investigation Environmental Impact Report
Application No. 2109-01
October 6, 2022

4 Appendix C – Phase I
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/app-c1-phase-i-esa Appendix C – Phase II
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/app-c2-phase-ii-soil-vapor-siteinvestigation Scoping Meeting Presentation
https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/lbds/medialibrary/documents/planning/environmental/environmental-reports/pending/firestation-no.-9-at-4101-long-beach-boulevard/scoping-meeting-presentation September 2022

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
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CITY OF LONG BEACH
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 INDEX OF COMMENTS RECEIVED......................................................................................1-2

1.2 FORMAT OF RESPONSES TO COMMENTS .........................................................................1-3

2.0 RESPONSES TO COMMENTS ............................................................................. 2-1

2.1 STATE AGENCIES................................................................................................................2-3

2.1.1 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)...........................................................2-7

2.2 LOCAL AGENCIES ...............................................................................................................2-9

2.2.1 Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)......................................................................2-12

2.2.2 Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation ...........................................................2-14

2.3 MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC...............................................................................2-15

2.3.1 David and Kathy Walker....................................................................................................2-18

3.0 ERRATA............................................................................................................ 3-1

FIGURES
Figure 2.1: Shift Change.....................................................................................................................2-21 Figure 2.2: Existing Condition of Randolph Place..............................................................................2-23 TABLE
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document comprises the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Fire Station No. 9 at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard Project (project). It is composed of comments received during the public review period, and responses to those comments, and an Errata section that clarifies, amplifies, or makes minor modifications to the Draft EIR text. The Draft EIR and technical appendices are bound separately.

In compliance with Section 15201 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Long Beach (City) has provided opportunities for public participation in the environmental process. The City distributed an Initial Study (IS) and Notice of Preparation (NOP) on February 18, 2022, to the California State Clearinghouse, responsible agencies, and interested parties for a 30-day public review period (from February 18, 2022, to March 22, 2022). The City also made the IS and NOP available on the City’s website to inform agencies and the public about the proposed project and to solicit input on the scope of the Draft EIR. The IS and NOP described the project and identified potential environmental impacts associated with project development and operation. In addition, the City held a virtual public scoping meeting on March 9, 2022, to present the proposed project and to solicit input from interested parties regarding environmental issues that should be addressed in the Draft EIR.

Appendix A of the Draft EIR contains a copy of the Initial Study/Notice of Preparation (IS/NOP).

Appendix B of the Draft EIR includes copies of the comments received by the City during the scoping period. Section 2.2.2 of the Draft EIR states that no environmental issues and concerns were raised at the scoping meeting.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a Draft EIR to have a review period lasting at least 45 days for projects that have been submitted to the California State Clearinghouse for review (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 150105(a)). As required by the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15087, the City provided a public Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft EIR for the proposed project at the same time it filed a Notice of Completion (NOC) with the State Clearinghouse. The Draft EIR was circulated for public review for a period of 45 days, from July 15, 2022, to August 29, 2022.

The City used several media to solicit comments on the Draft EIR. The City placed the NOA in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on July 15, 2022. The NOA was mailed to the last known name and address of agencies, organizations, and individuals who previously requested such notice in writing.

The City submitted the Draft EIR to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to, and review by, State agencies. The City made copies of the Draft EIR available at three locations: the City of Long Beach City Hall, the Dana Neighborhood Library, and the Billie Jean King Main Library. In addition, the City posted the Draft EIR and all technical appendices on the City website.

The City received four (4) comment letters on the Draft EIR. Comments were received from State agencies, local agencies, and members of the public. The comments are included in and responded to in this Final EIR. Comments that address environmental issues are responded to thoroughly.

Comments that (1) do not address the adequacy or completeness of the Draft EIR; (2) do not raise environmental issues; or (3) do request the incorporation of additional information not relevant to environmental issues do not require a response, pursuant to Section 15088(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

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Section 15088 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Evaluation of and Response to Comments, states:
a) The lead agency shall evaluate comments on environmental issues received from persons who reviewed the draft EIR and shall prepare a written response.

The lead agency shall respond to comments received during the noticed comment period and any extensions and may respond to late comments. b) The written response shall describe the disposition of significant environmental issues raised (e.g., revisions to the proposed project to mitigate anticipated impacts or objections). In particular, major environmental issues raised when the lead agency’s position is at variance with recommendations and objections raised in the comments must be addressed in detail, giving the reasons that specific comments and suggestions were not accepted. There must be good faith, reasoned analysis in response. Conclusory statements unsupported by factual information will not suffice.
c) The response to comments may take the form of a revision to the draft EIR or may be a separate section in the final EIR. Where the response to comments makes important changes in the information contained in the text of the draft EIR, the lead agency should either:

1. Revise the text in the body of the EIR; or

2. Include marginal notes showing that the information is revised in the responses to comments.

Information provided in this Final EIR clarifies, amplifies, or makes minor modifications to the Draft EIR. No significant changes have been made to the information contained in the Draft EIR as a result of the comments received on the Draft EIR, and no significant new information has been added that would require recirculation of the document pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15088.5.

This Final EIR also includes an Errata section that clarifies and makes minor modifications to the Draft EIR as a result of comments received during the public review period.

1.1 INDEX OF COMMENTS RECEIVED
The following is an indexed list of the agencies and individuals that commented on the Draft EIR. The comments received have been organized in a manner that facilitates finding a particular comment or set of comments. Each comment letter received is indexed or coded with a number as shown in Table 1.A below.

Table 1.A: Comments Received During the Public Comment Period Comment Code Signatory Date
State
S-1 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 08/24/2022 Local
L-1 Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) 08/05/2022 L-2 Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation 08/09/2022 Members of the General Public (Individuals and Organizations not affiliated with government agencies) P-1 David and Kathy Walker 07/16/2022

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1.2 FORMAT OF RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
Responses to each of the indexed/coded comment letters are provided on the following pages. The comment index numbers are provided in the upper right corner of each comment letter, and individual comments within each letter are numbered along the right-hand margin of each letter.

The City’s responses to each comment letter immediately follow each letter and are referenced by the index numbers in the margins. As noted in some of the responses, the City has made some text revisions to the Draft EIR in response to certain comments. Proposed revisions to the Draft EIR are included in Chapter 3.0, Errata.

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“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” STATE OF CALIFORNIA-------CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 7
100 S. MAIN STREET, MS 16
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
PHONE (213) 269-1124
FAX (213) 897-1337
TTY 711
www.dot.ca.gov
Making Conservation
a California Way of Life
August 24, 2022
Maryanne Cronin, Planner
Planning Bureau
City of Long Beach Development Services
411 West Ocean Boulevard, Third Floor
Long beach, CA 90802
RE: Fire Station No. 9 Project at 4101 Long
Beach Boulevard
SCH # 2022020416
Vic. LA-405/PM 6.37
GTS # LA-2022-04003-DEIR
Dear Maryanne Cronin:

Thank you for including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the environmental review process for the above referenced environmental document. The proposed project includes the demolition of the existing building and parking lot on the project site and the subsequent development of an approximately 12,780 sf, two-story fire station and associated improvements. Vehicular access would be provided through the alley on the northern side of the project site and an exit-only driveway onto Long Beach Boulevard. Firefighting and emergency medical response vehicles would exit the project site via a driveway off East Randolph Place.

The mission of Caltrans is to provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment. Senate Bill 743 (2013) has codified into CEQA law and mandated that CEQA review of transportation impacts of proposed development be modified by using Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the primary metric in identifying transportation impacts for all future development projects. You may reference the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) for more information:
http://opr.ca.gov/ceqa/updates/guidelines/
As a reminder, VMT is the standard transportation analysis metric in CEQA for land use projects after July 1, 2020, which is the statewide implementation date.

Maryanne Cronin
August 24, 2022

“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment” Caltrans is aware of challenges that the region faces in identifying viable solutions to alleviating congestion on State and Local facilities. With limited room to expand vehicular capacity, all future developments should incorporate multi-modal and complete streets transportation elements that will actively promote alternatives to car use and better manage existing parking assets. Prioritizing and allocating space to efficient modes of travel such as bicycling and public transit can allow streets to transport more people in a fixed amount of right-of-way.

Caltrans supports the implementation of complete streets and pedestrian safety measures such as road diets and other traffic calming measures. Please note the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recognizes the road diet treatment as a proven safety countermeasure, and the cost of a road diet can be significantly reduced if implemented in tandem with routine street resurfacing. Overall, the environmental report should ensure all modes are served well by planning and development activities. This includes reducing single occupancy vehicle trips, ensuring safety, reducing vehicle miles traveled, supporting accessibility, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Caltrans encourages lead agencies to prepare traffic safety impact analysis for all developments in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review process so that, through partnerships and collaboration, California can reach zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2050.

The proposed project would replace a fire station with another fire station within the same service area. VMT generated by the proposed project is likely to be similar to VMT generated by the fire station being replaced. Therefore, the proposed project’s impact related to Stat CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b) would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required.

As a reminder, any transportation of heavy construction equipment and/or materials which requires use of oversized-transport vehicles on State highways will need a Caltrans transportation permit. We recommend large size truck trips be limited to off-peak commute periods.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Alan Lin the project coordinator at (213) 269-1124 and refer to GTS # LA-2022-04003-MND.

Sincerely,

MIYA EDMONSON
LDR/CEQA Branch Chief
email: State Clearinghouse

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2.1.1 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) Letter Code: S-1
Date: August 24, 2022
Response to Comment S-1-1
The comment is introductory and describes the proposed project.

The comment does not contain any substantive comments or questions about the environmental analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). No further response is required.

Response to Comment S-1-2
The comment introduces the mission of Caltrans and Senate Bill (SB) 743, which amended CEQA to require the use of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as the primary metric in identifying transportation impacts for all future development projects.

This comment does not contain any substantive comments or questions about the environmental analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR. As described in Section 4.7.5 of the Draft EIR, the VMT generated by the proposed project would be similar to the VMT generated by the existing fire station being replaced. Therefore, the proposed project’s impact related to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b) would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required.

Response to Comment S-1-3
The comment acknowledges the challenges that the region faces in identifying viable solutions to alleviating congestion on State and local facilities. Caltrans recommends multi-modal and complete streets prioritizing and allocating space to efficient modes of travel such as bicycling and public transit that can allow streets to transport more people in a fixed amount of right-of-way.

The comment does not contain any substantive comments or questions about the environmental analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR. The proposed project includes the development of a replacement fire station. Aside from the installation of three new traffic signals at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard/Randolph Place, the project does not include any improvements to the local streets in the vicinity of the project site. Nevertheless, the City’s decisionmakers will take this recommendation under consideration as part of its efforts to provide an efficient transportation system for all road users.

Response to Comment S-1-4
The comment recommends the implementation of complete streets and pedestrian safety measures such as road diets and other traffic calming measures. Additionally, Caltrans encourages preparation of traffic safety impact analyses for all developments undergoing CEQA review.

As discussed in the Section 4.15, Public Services, of the Initial Study (Appendix A of the Draft EIR), the proposed project would implement a Construction Staging and Traffic Management Plan (CSTMP) during construction to ensure that emergency vehicles would be able to navigate through any traffic congestion due to construction activities. The CSTMP would promote traffic calming measures and vehicle safety precautions by limiting lane restrictions on Long Beach Boulevard to F IRE S TATION NO . 9 AT 4101 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD

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off-peak hours, to the extent feasible. Additionally, in compliance with City standards the proposed project would include a new crosswalk across Long Beach Boulevard at the north leg of the intersection with the new traffic signal. This operational improvement would promote implementation of complete streets and pedestrian safety. In addition, as described in Section 4.7, Transportation, of the Draft EIR (page 4.7-21), the project would not make any changes to the public rights-of-way in the project vicinity or generate a substantial number of daily or peak-hour vehicle trips for construction or typical operations to warrant modifications to any transportation facilities (e.g., vehicular, transit, bicycle, or pedestrian). Therefore, the project would not conflict with the Mobility Plan 2035.

Response to Comment S-1-5
The comment acknowledges that the proposed project would replace a fire station with another fire station within the same service area and the VMT generated would likely be similar to existing conditions and therefore impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required.

The comment does not contain any substantive comments or questions about the environmental analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR. No further response is required.

Response to Comment S-1-6
The comment notes that any transportation of heavy construction equipment and/or materials that requires the use of oversized-transport vehicles on State highways will require a Caltrans transportation permit. The comment also recommends that large-size truck trips be limited to offpeak commute periods.

Given the proposed project’s small size and limited building height, the use of oversized-transport vehicles or construction equipment on State highways is not anticipated. If such vehicles are required, the City’s construction contractor would be responsible for obtaining a transportation permit from Caltrans. As described under Threshold 4.7.1 in Section 4.7, Transportation, of the Draft EIR, all study area intersections are forecast to operate at satisfactory level of service (LOS) D or better with the addition of the proposed project’s temporary construction trips during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Therefore, although the City will encourage its construction contractor to limit any oversize truck trips to off-peak hours, restrictions on the timing of large-size truck trips are not warranted.

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2.2.1 LONG BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LBUSD)
Letter Code: L-1
Date: August 5, 2022
Response to Comment L-1-1
This comment acknowledges that the Draft EIR indicates that LBUSD would be notified in advance of any lane closures on Long Beach Boulevard associated with the proposed project. LBUSD requests that any lane closures are restricted to times outside of the busiest traffic periods of nearby schools or during winter/spring/summer breaks.

As discussed in the Section 4.15, Public Services, of the Initial Study (Appendix A of the Draft EIR), Compliance Measure PS-1 requires the City to notify the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) in advance of any lane closures on Long Beach Boulevard. Furthermore, Compliance Measure PS-1 requires that a Construction Staging and Traffic Management Plan (CSTMP) be approved by the City of Long Beach Traffic Engineer, or designee, and implemented during proposed project construction.

The CSTMP shall also include the name and phone number of a contact person who can be reached 24 hours per day regarding construction traffic complaints or emergency situations. In addition, the CSTMP shall take into account and coordinate with other construction staging and traffic management plans that are in effect or have been proposed for other projects in the City of Long Beach. The CSTMP may include the following: construction activities shall be scheduled to reduce the effect on traffic flow on arterial streets; construction trucks shall be rerouted to reduce travel on congested streets; if feasible, any traffic lane closures will be limited to off-peak traffic periods, as approved by the City of Long Beach Public Works Department; and the general public shall be notified in advance of any traffic lane closures so that motorists can plan accordingly. 1 Maryanne Cronin
From: Gabrieleno Administration <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 11:23 AM
To: Maryanne Cronin
Subject: Re: Fire Station No. 9 (4101 Long Beach Blvd): Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
‐EXTERNAL‐
Good morning Maryanne
Mr. Salas has requested that in section mitigation measure TCR‐1  you please keep the Tribal entity separate with their separate mitigation measure for we are not the same. Please note if Tribal entities do not consult it is not feasible to implement other entities mitigation measures when they have not provided AB52 consultation or substantial evidence for the protection of Tribal cultural resources.

Thank you
Admin Specialist
Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation
PO Box 393
Covina, CA 91723
Office: 844-390-0787
website: www.gabrielenoindians.org
To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.

The region where Gabrieleño culture thrived for more than eight centuries encompassed most of Los Angeles County, more than half of Orange County and portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It was the labor of the Gabrieleño who built the missions, ranchos and the pueblos of Los Angeles. They were trained in the trades, and they did the construction and maintenance, as well as the farming and managing of herds of livestock. “The Gabrieleño are the ones who did all this work, and they really are the foundation of the early economy of the Los Angeles area “ . “That’s a contribution that Los Angeles has not recognized--the fact that in its early decades, without the Gabrieleño, the community simply would not have survived.” On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 7:24 AM Maryanne Cronin <[email protected]> wrote:

Good Morning Brandy,
We held a consultation meeting with the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation on January 20, 2022.

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2.2.2 GABRIELENO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS – KIZH NATION
Letter Code: L-2
Date: August 9, 2022
Response to Comment L-2-1
The comment requests that Mitigation Measure TCR-1 be revised to separate each Tribal entities’ proposed mitigation measures. The comment further clarifies that if Tribal entities do not consult, it is not feasible to implement other Tribal entities’ mitigation measures when they have not provided AB 52 consultation.

Mitigation Measure TCR-1 has been revised to only reflect the mitigation procedures requested by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation during the Assembly Bill (AB) 52 tribal consultation process for the project. The mitigation procedures requested by the Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) during the project’s AB 52 tribal consultation process are now included in Mitigation Measure TCR-2. Please reference Chapter 3.0, Errata, for associated text revisions.

Mitigation Measure TCR-2 was developed based on input received by the Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribe (GTIOC) during the AB 52 consultation process completed for the proposed project. As indicated in Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources, the GTIOC responded to the AB 52 consultation request on March 7, 2022, with a request to meet with the City staff. On March 9, 2022, Robert Dorame, the GTIOC Tribal Chair, met with the City and provided GTIOC tribal recommendations regarding Recovery and Reburial Procedures, cultural resource monitoring recommendations, and procedures for the treatment and disposal of human remains and grave goods. A subsequent meeting was held on August 31, 2022, with Andy Salas and representatives from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation regarding the proposed mitigation measures for tribal cultural resources. No additional revisions were made in response to the mitigation beyond the reorganization of the mitigation measure as described above. The changes as described above are generally minor changes that do not constitute significant new information, change the conclusions of the environmental analysis, or require recirculation of the document (State California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] Guidelines Section 15088.5).

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From: David & Kathy Walker <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2022 2:33 PM
To: LBDS-EIR-Comments
Subject: Station Number 9
-EXTERNALAs neighbors of this new station, we want to make sure that:

1. Firefighter parking will be at the station and not street parking as the streets are already impacted. Please discuss how the shift change will assure this happens.

2. We ask that with the new traffic signals installed on Randolph and LB Blvd, that there will be a way that the street knows there are cars on Randolph that want to exit onto LB Blvd North and South. I am not sure what the term is called but the sensors in the cement to know cars want to get on LB Blvd.

3. If there is any possible way, we sure would appreciate road repair on East Randolph Place. The street is falling apart.

Thank you,
David Walker
220 E. Randolph Place
David Cell: 562-756-0361
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2.3.1 DAVID AND KATHY WALKER
Letter Code: P-1
Date: July 16, 2022
Response to Comment P-1-1
The comment asks to ensure that firefighters employed by the proposed project would park within the proposed project site and would not utilize street parking.

CEQA does not consider the adequacy of a project's parking or its impacts on parking unless it will result in significant secondary effects on the physical environment. Fire Department shift changes would typically take place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., with a goal for all personnel to arrive at 7:00 a.m. As shown in the Final EIR, Figure 2.1, below, Shift Change, all personnel vehicles will park on site and a “shuffling” of vehicles will occur at the change of shift, to allow the on-coming shift to park. There are a total of 11 parking spaces with 7 staff on per shift. Three vehicles belonging to the outgoing shift will be staged to exit allowing the on-coming crews to park. Therefore, there is no need for curbside parking by fire personnel during the shift change. This comment does not address the environmental analysis or conclusions of the Draft EIR. Therefore, no further response is necessary.

Response to Comment P-1-2
This comment requests that the new traffic signals installed at the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard/Randolph Place include in-pavement sensors to detect the presence of cars at the intersection.

The proposed traffic signal located at Long Beach Boulevard/Randolph Place has been designed as a fully actuated signal. Therefore, traffic sensing detector loops will be installed on all lanes, including the Randolph Place approach. As discussed in Section 4.7, Transportation, of the Draft EIR, based on the project typical operations and temporary construction activities, the project is not anticipated to result in any Level of Services (LOS) or operational deficiencies to the surrounding circulation system. As shown in Table 4.7.A, in Section 4.7, under existing conditions, the Long Beach Boulevard/Randolph Place intersection operates at LOS C, and under post-project conditions, the intersection is expected to function at LOS A, which would represent an improvement in operations.

With the addition of the project trips in the existing condition, all the study area intersections would continue to operate at satisfactory LOS D or better. Additionally, as shown in Table 4.7.F, during construction, the Long Beach Boulevard/Randolph Place intersection is forecast to operate at satisfactory LOS D or better with the addition of the temporary construction trips.

Response to Comment P-1-3
This comment requests road repairs be conducted on Randolph Place due to the current condition of the road.

This comment does not address the environmental analysis or conclusions of the Draft EIR.

Therefore, no further response is necessary. The proposed project includes the replacement of a portion of Randolph Place adjacent to the project site with new 6-inch thick reinforced concrete pavement. As shown in Final EIR, Figure 2.2, below, Existing Condition of Randolph Place, under

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existing conditions, the remaining portion of Randolph Place is currently in need of some repair; however, there is no available funding to complete these repairs at this time. Nevertheless, this comment will be shared with the City’s decision-makers, who will consider the need for future repairs to Randolph Place and other public streets under its annual street maintenance and repair program.

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3.0 ERRATA
This section of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) provides text changes to the Draft EIR that have been made to clarify, amplify, or make minor edits the Draft EIR text for the proposed Fire Station No. 9 at 4101 Long Beach Boulevard project (proposed project). Such changes are a result of further review of, and public comments related to, the Draft EIR. The changes described in this section are generally minor changes that do not constitute significant new information, change the conclusions of the environmental analysis, or require recirculation of the document (State California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] Guidelines Section 15088.5).

Such changes to the Draft EIR are indicated in this section under the appropriate Draft EIR section.

Deletions are shown with strikethrough and additions are shown with underline.

1. Chapter 1.0, Executive Summary
Table 1.A (Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources) beginning on page 1-20 in Chapter 1.0, Executive Summary, has been revised in response to a comment letter received during public circulation of the Draft EIR from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation (comment letter L-2). This change was made for clarification only and has no effect on the analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR.

The following revisions were made under Threshold 4.13.1(ii) in Table 1.A:

Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. A cultural resources record search, a Sacred Lands File (SLF) search through the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), and Native American consultation per Assembly Bill (AB) 52 and Senate Bill (SB) 18 was conducted for the proposed project. The purpose of these efforts was to identify known tribal cultural resources on or near the project site. No cultural resources were identified as part of the records search.

However, consultation with Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribe and Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians resulted in the proposition of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 and TCR-2. Inclusion of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 and TCR-2 would ensure potential impacts to tribal cultural resources would be less than significant.

Although no human remains are known to be on the project site or are anticipated to be discovered during project construction, there is always a possibility of encountering unanticipated human remains. If human remains are Native American in origin, the remains may be considered a tribal cultural resource. If human remains are encountered, the City of Long Beach (City) is required to comply with Compliance Measure CUL-1, which requires compliance with the State’s Health and Safety Code for the treatment of human remains and coordinate with the Native American Heritage Commission and a Most Likely Descendant if the remains are determined to be Native American. Implementation of Compliance Measure CUL-1 and Mitigation Measures TCR-1 and TCR-2 would ensure potential impacts to tribal cultural resources would be less than significant.

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Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) Tribal Consultation. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, the City of Long Beach (City) shall retain a both the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) tribal monitor and the Gabrieliño
Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) to provide Native
American tribal monitoring of ground-disturbing activities.

Ground-disturbing work requiring Native American tribal monitoring shall adhere to the following requirements
established by the consulting Tribes:

Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) 1) KN-1: Retain a Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation Native American Monitor Prior to Commencement
of Ground-Disturbing Activities
A. The project applicant/lead agency shall retain a
Native American Monitor from or approved by the
Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation.

The monitor shall be retained prior to the
commencement of any “ground-disturbing activity”
for the subject project at all project locations (i.e., both on-site and any off-site locations that are
included in the project description/definition
and/or required in connection with the project,
such as public improvement work). “Grounddisturbing activity” shall include, but is not limited to, demolition, pavement removal, potholing,
auguring, grubbing, tree removal, boring, grading,
excavation, drilling, and trenching.

B. A copy of the executed monitoring agreement shall
be submitted to the lead agency prior to whichever
is earlier: the commencement of any grounddisturbing activity or the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground-disturbing
activity.

C. The monitor shall complete daily monitoring logs
that provide descriptions of the relevant grounddisturbing activities, the type of construction activities performed, locations of ground-disturbing
activities, soil types, cultural-related materials, and any other facts, conditions, materials, or discoveries
of significance to the Kizh Nation. Monitoring logs

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shall identify and describe any discovered TCRs,
including but not limited to, Native American
cultural and historical artifacts, remains, places of
significance, etc., (collectively, tribal cultural
resources, or “TCR”), as well as any discovered
Native American (ancestral) human remains and
burial goods. Copies of monitoring logs shall be
provided to the project applicant/lead agency upon
written request to the Kizh Nation.

D. On-site tribal monitoring shall conclude upon the
latter of the following (1) written confirmation to
the Kizh Nation from a designated point of contact
for the project applicant/lead agency that all
ground-disturbing activities and phases that may
involve ground-disturbing activities on the project
site or in connection with the project are complete;
or (2) a determination and written notification by
the Kizh Nation to the project applicant/lead agency
that no future, planned construction activity and/or
development/construction phase at the project site
possesses the potential to impact Kizh Nation TCRs.

E. Upon discovery of any TCRs, all construction
activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery
shall cease (i.e., not less than the surrounding 50
feet) and shall not resume until the discovered TCR
has been fully assessed by the Kizh Nation monitor
and/or the Kizh Nation archaeologist. The Kizh
Nation shall recover and retain all discovered TCRs
in the form and/or manner the Kizh Nation deems
appropriate, in the Kizh Nation’s sole discretion,
and for any purpose the Kizh Nation deems
appropriate, including for educational, cultural,
and/or historic purposes.
2) KN-2: Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and
Associated Funerary Objects
A. Native American human remains are defined in PRC
5097.98 (d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and
in any state of decomposition or skeletal
completeness. Funerary objects, called associated
grave goods in Public Resources Code Section
5097.98, are also to be treated according to this
statute.

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B. If Native American human remains and/or grave
goods are discovered or recognized on the project
site, then all construction activities shall
immediately cease. Health and Safety Code Section
7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human
skeletal material shall be immediately reported to
the County Coroner and all ground-disturbing
activities shall immediately halt and shall remain
halted until the Coroner has determined the nature
of the remains. If the Coroner recognizes the human
remains to be those of a Native American or has
reason to believe they are Native American, he or
she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the
Native American Heritage Commission, and Public
Resources Code Section 5097.98 shall be followed.

C. Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be
treated alike per California Public Resources Code
Sections 5097.98(d)(1) and (2).

D. Construction activities may resume in other parts of the project site at a minimum of 200 feet away from
discovered human remains and/or burial goods, if
the Kizh Nation determines in its sole discretion
that resuming construction activities at that
distance is acceptable and provides the project
manager express consent of that determination
(along with any other mitigation measures the Kizh
Nation monitors and/or archaeologist deems
necessary) (State CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.5(f)).

E. Preservation in place (i.e., avoidance) is the
preferred manner of treatment for discovered
human remains and/or burial goods. Any historic
archaeological material that is not Native American
in origin (non-TCR) shall be curated at a public, nonprofit institution with a research interest in the materials, such as the Natural History Museum of
Los Angeles County or the Fowler Museum, if such
an institution agrees to accept the material. If no
institution accepts the archaeological material, it
shall be offered to a local school or historical society in the area for educational purposes.

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F. Any discovery of human remains/burial goods shall
be kept confidential to prevent further disturbance.
3) KN-3: Procedures for Burials and Funerary Remains:

A. As the Most Likely Descendant (“MLD”), the Koonas-gna Burial Policy shall be implemented. To the Kizh Nation, the term “human remains”
encompasses more than human bones. In ancient
as well as historic times, Tribal Traditions included,
but were not limited to, the preparation of the soil
for burial, the burial of funerary objects with the
deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human
remains.

B. If the discovery of human remains includes four or
more burials, the discovery location shall be treated
as a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall
be created.

C. The prepared soil and cremation soils shall be
treated in the same manner as bone fragments that
remain intact. Associated funerary objects are
objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony
of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been
placed with individual human remains either at the
time of death or later; other items made exclusively
for burial purposes or to contain human remains
can also be considered as associated funerary
objects. Cremations shall either be removed in bulk
or by means as necessary to ensure complete
recovery of all sacred materials.

D. In the case where discovered human remains
cannot be fully documented and recovered on the
same day, the remains shall be covered with muslin
cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy
equipment placed over the excavation opening to
protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside
of working hours. The Kizh Nation shall make every
effort to recommend diverting the project and
keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the
project cannot be diverted, it may be determined
that burials will be removed.

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E. In the event preservation in place is not possible
despite good faith efforts by the project applicant/
developer and/or landowner, before grounddisturbing activities may resume on the project site, the landowner shall arrange a designated site
location within the footprint of the project for the
respectful reburial of the human remains and/or
ceremonial objects.

F. Each occurrence of human remains and associated
funerary objects shall be stored using opaque cloth
bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred
objects and objects of cultural patrimony shall be
removed to a secure container on site if possible.

These items shall be retained and reburied within 6
months of recovery. The site of reburial/
repatriation shall be on the project site but at a
location agreed upon between the Kizh Nation and
the landowner at a site to be protected in
perpetuity. There shall be no publicity regarding any
cultural materials recovered.

G. The Kizh Nation shall work closely with the project’s qualified archaeologist to ensure that the
excavation is treated carefully, ethically and
respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Kizh
Nation, documentation shall be prepared and shall
include (at a minimum) detailed descriptive notes
and sketches. All data recovery-related forms of
documentation shall be approved in advance by the
Kizh Nation. If any data recovery is performed, once
complete, a final report shall be submitted to the
Kizh Nation and the NAHC. The Kizh Nation does not
authorize any scientific study or the utilization of
any invasive and/or destructive diagnostics on
human remains.

Mitigation Measure TCR-2 Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) Tribal Consultation. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, the City shall retain a Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) tribal monitor to provide Native
American tribal monitoring of ground-disturbing activities.

Ground-disturbing work requiring Native American tribal monitoring shall adhere to the following requirements
established by the consulting Tribes:

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1) GTIOC-1: Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) Native American Monitor
A. A qualified and certified indigenous tribal member
of the Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California
(GTIOC) shall provide professional Native American
Monitoring required for the ground-disturbing
activity on the site. Ground disturbances including
but not limited to the removal of asphalt/cement/
slurry, trenching, boring, excavation, auguring,
grubbing, tree removal, grading and drilling shall be
monitored. The Tribal Monitor shall only be
required on site when these ground-disturbing
activities occur.

B. The GTIOC monitor shall be responsible for
observing all mechanical and hand labor
excavations to include paddle scrappers, blade
machines, front-end loaders, backhoe, boring and
drill operations as well as hydraulic and electric
chisels. Associated work using tools such as picks
and other non-electric or gasoline tools that are not
regarded as mechanical shall be monitored for their
soil disturbances.

C. Soils that are removed from the work site are
considered culturally sensitive and are subject to
inspection. These soils whether placed in a dump
truck or spots piles are to be inspected. The monitor
shall temporarily hold excavations until a
determination is made on the sensitivity of the of
the soil. If the soils are sensitive, an archaeological monitor shall verify the find and notify the site
supervisor.

D. The GTIOC monitor may make recommendations
during the course of the project when a cultural
area has been impacted. The GTIOC monitor shall
be authorized to halt or redirect excavation
activities to another area as an assessment is made.

Both archaeological and GTIOC shall work together
to ensure that the area is warranted as being
culturally sensitive before a determination is made.

Avoidance and directing an alternative route from
this culturally sensitive area is highly recommended.

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E. Any artifacts associated within the site that are not associated with any burials are subject to collection
by the designated archaeologist for purposes of
data and information vital for their final report. The
GTIOC monitor does not collect artifacts for any
reason. Unauthorized removal of artifacts will
jeopardize sites orientation and successful data
recovery. Only a qualified archaeologist shall
remove artifacts for their reports. The landowner
shall work with the GTIOC monitor to ensure that a
proper repository is established. A final report shall
be issued to the cultural consultant by the
archaeological company.

F. It is the sole responsibility of the GTIOC monitor to provide the client with a written daily field report
that includes photos of his/her accounting of the
soil disturbances of the daily activities. This
perspective of the daily activities by the GTIOC
monitor shall enhance the information gathered by
the field archaeologist. The daily report shall include observations the GTIOC visually observed on the
project site at the beginning of each workday (i.e.,
weather conditions, overnight disturbances).
2) GTIOC-2: Archaeological Survey
A. If a culturally sensitive area is identified, an
archaeological survey must be completed before
any movement of soil (to include hand shoveling,
grading or excavation) takes place. The survey must
be conducted by a qualified archaeologist who is
knowledgeable and experienced in working in the
Gabrielino Tongva geographical area. If an
archaeologist has little or no experience in the
Gabrielino Tongva territory, a qualified, experienced
Gabrielino Tongva cultural consultant shall assist in
the archaeological survey.
3) GTIOC-3: Treatment Plan for Human Discovery
A. If any archaeological or paleontological, or cultural deposits, are discovered, including but not limited
to skeletal remains and grave related artifacts,
artifacts of traditional cultural, religious, or spiritual sites, or any other artifacts relating to the use or

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habitation sites, all construction shall cease within
at least 50 feet of the discovery and halted until the
proper authorities are contacted. Authorities, to
include the county corner and law enforcement,
shall evaluate and make a determination and a
formal review of the find. The county coroner has
the legal responsibility for determining whether or
not the remains are native indigenous people.

B. If it is established that the remains are of native
indigenous people, the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) shall be contacted by the
coroner under the California Health and Safety
Code (Senate Bill 297, Chapter 1492, Statutes of
1982 and Section 7050.50). A Most Likely
Descendant (MLD) shall be assigned by the NAHC to
ensure the ancestor(s) is treated with dignity and
respect (Public Resources Code Section 5097.98). A
certified osteologist shall be retained to verify the
human remains’ authenticity and work to help
remove the ancestor(s) from the site area with the
discretion and advice of the MLD. The GTIOC
monitor(s) assigned to the project shall assist the
osteologist and archaeological monitors in the
recovery process. The MLD shall determine where
the ancestors shall be housed pending a final
decision for the reinterment of the ancestor(s).
4) GTIOC-4: Recovery and Reburial Procedures
A. Specific methods of recovery and reburial
procedures have been developed and adopted by
the Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California and are
required to adhere to when recovering Gabrielino
Tongva remains. Conditions may arise where
altering some of these guidelines shall be
considered. Consultation with the MLD and the
GTIOC monitor(s) assigned to the site should then
be scheduled to determine other procedures that
may be acceptable to the Gabrielino Tongva Nation.

Excavation:

1. Consultation between the MLD and the
archaeological firm must take place before
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the recovery of the remains and during the
process of extraction.

2. A 50-foot perimeter for each uncovered
burial shall be required to safeguard further
destruction until the area is examined for
additional remains and associated grave
goods.

3. In the event blade machines are operating
in an adjacent area, a maximum of 2-inch
cuts or less shall be permitted in all cultural
areas.

4. If more than one area is being excavated for
extraction of remains simultaneously, an
additional GTIOC must be required. Each
excavated burial shall be monitored
exclusively.

5. Wooden tools are preferred for the process
of recovery; electric chisels and other
power tools should be avoided.

6. If remains are pedestaled, they shall be
placed on plywood for removal. If remains
cannot be pedestaled due to soil conditions,
remains shall be carefully placed in cloth
bags.

7. Soils adjacent to burials shall be saved for
reburial in plastic containers.

8. No photography (both film and digital) or
video is allowed to be taken of the remains
or the site. Drawings of remains are
permitted to retain the orientation of the
ancestors for reinterment purposes only.

Coroner photographs of the remains may
not be published for any purpose.

Testing:

1. DNA testing cannot be undertaken.

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2. No invasive testing which would
compromise the integrity of the remains is
permitted.

3. Macroscopic analysis is permitted.

4. Any associated grave goods (such as shell)
may be used for dating purposes of each
burial.

5. When remains are unearthed, 1-foot X 1-
foot test pits will be allowed to establish the
extent of the burial area when necessary.

6. All windrows within a 50-foot area must be
screened (either wet or dry).

Storage:

1. Natural cotton bags and sheeting or cotton
drop cloths shall be used to store remains
until the time of reinterment. Deer or other
native hides may be used to cover the
bagged and wrapped remains until the
reburial and may become the burial
wrapping.

2. Bone fragments are also subject to be
bagged in cotton.

3. Until the scope of the project is completed,
storage of ancestors shall be done in close
proximity to the location of excavation or a
protected area must be provided by the
landowner or archaeologist.

Reburial:

1. Efforts shall be made to keep the remains
within the same location or in close
proximity to the removal site as possible. It is
preferable to repatriate the remains within a

0.50-mile radius of the original grave site. If
it is not possible to identify a proper location
within the 0.50-mile radius, a secure location
will be valued over distance.

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2. If the preponderance of remains is
uncovered in or excavated from one area,
the reinterment should be in that area.

3. The reburial site should offer the best longterm protection against any additional disturbances.

4. Each reburial requires approximately 4 feet X

5.5 feet when fully articulated and should be
at a depth of 6–10 feet. The purpose of this
depth is to ensure difficulty in disturbing the
reburial and to allow adequate room for
capping if necessary.

5. Any isolated bone fragments uncovered on
site may be buried together in an individual
burial pit with indigenous animal skins,
seaweed, or the cotton cloth used for all
bagged fragments.

6. All associated grave goods and artifacts
along with soils shall be buried together with
the ancestors.

7. No drawings of any other images of ancestral
remains may be used for publication without
consultation and the approval of the GTIOC
monitors and appointed MLD for the site.

Costs:

1. The landowner(s) shall be responsible for all
costs related to the proper storage and
reburial of remains excavated on their
property to include all burial materials as
required in these procedure guidelines.

2. The landowner(s) shall be financially
responsible for providing reburial plots that
are acceptable by the MLD.

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2. Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources
The last paragraph on page 4.8-6 in Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources, has been revised in response to comments received during public circulation of the Draft EIR from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation (comment letter L-2). This change was made for clarification only and has no effect on the analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR.

Less Than Significant with Mitigation. As noted above, cultural resources record search, an SLF search through the NAHC, AB 52 Native American consultation, and SB 18 Tribal Consultation were conducted for the proposed project. The purpose of these efforts was to identify known tribal cultural resources on or near the project site. No cultural resources were identified as part of the records search. However, consultation with Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribe and Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians resulted in the proposition of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 and TCR-2. Mitigation Measure TCR-1 requires retention of a Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation monitor prior to Native American tribal monitoring of ground-disturbing activities associated with project construction. Mitigation Measure TCR-2 requires retention of a Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) monitor prior to ground-disturbing activities associated with project construction. Tribal monitors from both groups shall only be on-site when these grounddisturbing activities occur. Tribal monitoring shall continue until the conclusion of grounddisturbing activities on the project site that disturb sediments a first time. Inclusion of Mitigation Measure TCR-1 and Mitigation Measure TCR-2 would ensure potential impacts to tribal cultural resources would be less than significant.

The second paragraph on page 4.8-7 in Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources, has been revised in response to a comment letter received during public circulation of the Draft EIR from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation (comment letter L-2). This change was made for clarification only and has no effect on the analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR.

Although no human remains are known to be on the project site or are anticipated to be discovered during project construction, there is always a possibility of encountering unanticipated human remains. If human remains are Native American in origin, the remains may be considered a tribal cultural resource. If human remains are encountered, the City is required to adhere to Compliance Measure CUL-1, which requires compliance with the State’s Health and Safety Code for the treatment of human remains and coordinate with the Native American Heritage Commission and a Most Likely Descendant if the remains are determined to be Native American. Implementation of Compliance Measure CUL-1 and Mitigation Measures TCR-1 and TCR-2 would ensure potential impacts to tribal cultural resources would be less than significant.

Section 4.8.7 in Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources, has been revised in response to a comment letter received during public circulation of the Draft EIR from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation (comment letter L-2). This change was made for clarification only and has no effect on the analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR.

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Prior to mitigation, impacts to tribal cultural resources are considered less than significant; however, consultation with Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribe and Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians resulted in the proposition of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 and TCR-2.

Section 4.8.8 in Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources, has been revised in response to a comment letter received during public circulation of the Draft EIR from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation (comment letter L-2). This change was made for clarification only and has no effect on the analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR.

The following mitigation measure is required to reduce potential impacts to tribal cultural resources:

Mitigation Measure TCR-1 Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) Tribal Consultation. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, the City of Long Beach (City) shall retain a both the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) tribal monitor and the Gabrieliño
Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) to provide Native
American tribal monitoring of ground-disturbing activities.

Ground-disturbing work requiring Native American tribal monitoring shall adhere to the following requirements
established by the consulting Tribes:

Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) 1) KN-1: Retain a Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation Native American Monitor Prior to Commencement
of Ground-Disturbing Activities
A. The project applicant/lead agency shall retain a
Native American Monitor from or approved by the
Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation.

The monitor shall be retained prior to the
commencement of any “ground-disturbing activity”
for the subject project at all project locations (i.e., both on-site and any off-site locations that are
included in the project description/definition
and/or required in connection with the project,
such as public improvement work). “Grounddisturbing activity” shall include, but is not limited to, demolition, pavement removal, potholing,
auguring, grubbing, tree removal, boring, grading,
excavation, drilling, and trenching.

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B. A copy of the executed monitoring agreement shall
be submitted to the lead agency prior to whichever
is earlier: the commencement of any grounddisturbing activity or the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground-disturbing
activity.

C. The monitor shall complete daily monitoring logs
that provide descriptions of the relevant grounddisturbing activities, the type of construction activities performed, locations of ground-disturbing
activities, soil types, cultural-related materials, and any other facts, conditions, materials, or discoveries
of significance to the Kizh Nation. Monitoring logs
shall identify and describe any discovered TCRs,
including but not limited to, Native American
cultural and historical artifacts, remains, places of
significance, etc., (collectively, tribal cultural
resources, or “TCR”), as well as any discovered
Native American (ancestral) human remains and
burial goods. Copies of monitoring logs shall be
provided to the project applicant/lead agency upon
written request to the Kizh Nation.

D. On-site tribal monitoring shall conclude upon the
latter of the following (1) written confirmation to
the Kizh Nation from a designated point of contact
for the project applicant/lead agency that all
ground-disturbing activities and phases that may
involve ground-disturbing activities on the project
site or in connection with the project are complete;
or (2) a determination and written notification by
the Kizh Nation to the project applicant/lead agency
that no future, planned construction activity and/or
development/construction phase at the project site
possesses the potential to impact Kizh Nation TCRs.

E. Upon discovery of any TCRs, all construction
activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery
shall cease (i.e., not less than the surrounding 50
feet) and shall not resume until the discovered TCR
has been fully assessed by the Kizh Nation monitor
and/or the Kizh Nation archaeologist. The Kizh
Nation shall recover and retain all discovered TCRs
in the form and/or manner the Kizh Nation deems
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appropriate, in the Kizh Nation’s sole discretion,
and for any purpose the Kizh Nation deems
appropriate, including for educational, cultural,
and/or historic purposes.
2) KN-2: Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and
Associated Funerary Objects
A. Native American human remains are defined in PRC
5097.98 (d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and
in any state of decomposition or skeletal
completeness. Funerary objects, called associated
grave goods in Public Resources Code Section
5097.98, are also to be treated according to this
statute.

B. If Native American human remains and/or grave
goods are discovered or recognized on the project
site, then all construction activities shall
immediately cease. Health and Safety Code Section
7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human
skeletal material shall be immediately reported to
the County Coroner and all ground-disturbing
activities shall immediately halt and shall remain
halted until the Coroner has determined the nature
of the remains. If the Coroner recognizes the human
remains to be those of a Native American or has
reason to believe they are Native American, he or
she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the
Native American Heritage Commission, and Public
Resources Code Section 5097.98 shall be followed.

C. Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be
treated alike per California Public Resources Code
Sections 5097.98(d)(1) and (2).

D. Construction activities may resume in other parts of the project site at a minimum of 200 feet away from
discovered human remains and/or burial goods, if
the Kizh Nation determines in its sole discretion
that resuming construction activities at that
distance is acceptable and provides the project
manager express consent of that determination
(along with any other mitigation measures the Kizh
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necessary) (State CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.5(f)).

E. Preservation in place (i.e., avoidance) is the
preferred manner of treatment for discovered
human remains and/or burial goods. Any historic
archaeological material that is not Native American
in origin (non-TCR) shall be curated at a public, nonprofit institution with a research interest in the materials, such as the Natural History Museum of
Los Angeles County or the Fowler Museum, if such
an institution agrees to accept the material. If no
institution accepts the archaeological material, it
shall be offered to a local school or historical society in the area for educational purposes.

F. Any discovery of human remains/burial goods shall
be kept confidential to prevent further disturbance.
3) KN-3: Procedures for Burials and Funerary Remains:

A. As the Most Likely Descendant (“MLD”), the Koonas-gna Burial Policy shall be implemented. To the Kizh Nation, the term “human remains”
encompasses more than human bones. In ancient
as well as historic times, Tribal Traditions included,
but were not limited to, the preparation of the soil
for burial, the burial of funerary objects with the
deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human
remains.

B. If the discovery of human remains includes four or
more burials, the discovery location shall be treated
as a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall
be created.

C. The prepared soil and cremation soils shall be
treated in the same manner as bone fragments that
remain intact. Associated funerary objects are
objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony
of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been
placed with individual human remains either at the
time of death or later; other items made exclusively
for burial purposes or to contain human remains
can also be considered as associated funerary
objects. Cremations shall either be removed in bulk
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or by means as necessary to ensure complete
recovery of all sacred materials.

D. In the case where discovered human remains
cannot be fully documented and recovered on the
same day, the remains shall be covered with muslin
cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy
equipment placed over the excavation opening to
protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside
of working hours. The Kizh Nation shall make every
effort to recommend diverting the project and
keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the
project cannot be diverted, it may be determined
that burials will be removed.

E. In the event preservation in place is not possible
despite good faith efforts by the project applicant/
developer and/or landowner, before grounddisturbing activities may resume on the project site, the landowner shall arrange a designated site
location within the footprint of the project for the
respectful reburial of the human remains and/or
ceremonial objects.

F. Each occurrence of human remains and associated
funerary objects shall be stored using opaque cloth
bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred
objects and objects of cultural patrimony shall be
removed to a secure container on site if possible.

These items shall be retained and reburied within 6
months of recovery. The site of reburial/
repatriation shall be on the project site but at a
location agreed upon between the Kizh Nation and
the landowner at a site to be protected in
perpetuity. There shall be no publicity regarding any
cultural materials recovered.

G. The Kizh Nation shall work closely with the project’s qualified archaeologist to ensure that the
excavation is treated carefully, ethically and
respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Kizh
Nation, documentation shall be prepared and shall
include (at a minimum) detailed descriptive notes
and sketches. All data recovery-related forms of
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Kizh Nation. If any data recovery is performed, once
complete, a final report shall be submitted to the
Kizh Nation and the NAHC. The Kizh Nation does not
authorize any scientific study or the utilization of
any invasive and/or destructive diagnostics on
human remains.

Mitigation Measure TCR-2 Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) Tribal Consultation. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, the City shall retain a Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) tribal monitor to provide Native
American tribal monitoring of ground-disturbing activities.

Ground-disturbing work requiring Native American tribal monitoring shall adhere to the following requirements
established by the consulting Tribes:
1) GTIOC-1: Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) Native American Monitor
A. A qualified and certified indigenous tribal member
of the Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California
(GTIOC) shall provide professional Native American
Monitoring required for the ground-disturbing
activity on the site. Ground disturbances including
but not limited to the removal of asphalt/cement/
slurry, trenching, boring, excavation, auguring,
grubbing, tree removal, grading and drilling shall be
monitored. The Tribal Monitor shall only be
required on site when these ground-disturbing
activities occur.

B. The GTIOC monitor shall be responsible for
observing all mechanical and hand labor
excavations to include paddle scrappers, blade
machines, front-end loaders, backhoe, boring and
drill operations as well as hydraulic and electric
chisels. Associated work using tools such as picks
and other non-electric or gasoline tools that are not
regarded as mechanical shall be monitored for their
soil disturbances.

C. Soils that are removed from the work site are
considered culturally sensitive and are subject to
inspection. These soils whether placed in a dump
truck or spots piles are to be inspected. The monitor
shall temporarily hold excavations until a
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determination is made on the sensitivity of the of
the soil. If the soils are sensitive, an archaeological monitor shall verify the find and notify the site
supervisor.

D. The GTIOC monitor may make recommendations
during the course of the project when a cultural
area has been impacted. The GTIOC monitor shall
be authorized to halt or redirect excavation
activities to another area as an assessment is made.

Both archaeological and GTIOC shall work together
to ensure that the area is warranted as being
culturally sensitive before a determination is made.

Avoidance and directing an alternative route from
this culturally sensitive area is highly recommended.

E. Any artifacts associated within the site that are not associated with any burials are subject to collection
by the designated archaeologist for purposes of
data and information vital for their final report. The
GTIOC monitor does not collect artifacts for any
reason. Unauthorized removal of artifacts will
jeopardize sites orientation and successful data
recovery. Only a qualified archaeologist shall
remove artifacts for their reports. The landowner
shall work with the GTIOC monitor to ensure that a
proper repository is established. A final report shall
be issued to the cultural consultant by the
archaeological company.

F. It is the sole responsibility of the GTIOC monitor to provide the client with a written daily field report
that includes photos of his/her accounting of the
soil disturbances of the daily activities. This
perspective of the daily activities by the GTIOC
monitor shall enhance the information gathered by
the field archaeologist. The daily report shall include observations the GTIOC visually observed on the
project site at the beginning of each workday (i.e.,
weather conditions, overnight disturbances).
2) GTIOC-2: Archaeological Survey
A. If a culturally sensitive area is identified, an
archaeological survey must be completed before
any movement of soil (to include hand shoveling,

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grading or excavation) takes place. The survey must
be conducted by a qualified archaeologist who is
knowledgeable and experienced in working in the
Gabrielino Tongva geographical area. If an
archaeologist has little or no experience in the
Gabrielino Tongva territory, a qualified, experienced
Gabrielino Tongva cultural consultant shall assist in
the archaeological survey.
3) GTIOC-3: Treatment Plan for Human Discovery
A. If any archaeological or paleontological, or cultural deposits, are discovered, including but not limited
to skeletal remains and grave related artifacts,
artifacts of traditional cultural, religious, or spiritual sites, or any other artifacts relating to the use or
habitation sites, all construction shall cease within
at least 50 feet of the discovery and halted until the
proper authorities are contacted. Authorities, to
include the county corner and law enforcement,
shall evaluate and make a determination and a
formal review of the find. The county coroner has
the legal responsibility for determining whether or
not the remains are native indigenous people.

B. If it is established that the remains are of native
indigenous people, the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) shall be contacted by the
coroner under the California Health and Safety
Code (Senate Bill 297, Chapter 1492, Statutes of
1982 and Section 7050.50). A Most Likely
Descendant (MLD) shall be assigned by the NAHC to
ensure the ancestor(s) is treated with dignity and
respect (Public Resources Code Section 5097.98). A
certified osteologist shall be retained to verify the
human remains’ authenticity and work to help
remove the ancestor(s) from the site area with the
discretion and advice of the MLD. The GTIOC
monitor(s) assigned to the project shall assist the
osteologist and archaeological monitors in the
recovery process. The MLD shall determine where
the ancestors shall be housed pending a final
decision for the reinterment of the ancestor(s).

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4) GTIOC-4: Recovery and Reburial Procedures
A. Specific methods of recovery and reburial
procedures have been developed and adopted by
the Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California and are
required to adhere to when recovering Gabrielino
Tongva remains. Conditions may arise where
altering some of these guidelines shall be
considered. Consultation with the MLD and the
GTIOC monitor(s) assigned to the site should then
be scheduled to determine other procedures that
may be acceptable to the Gabrielino Tongva Nation.

Excavation:

1. Consultation between the MLD and the
archaeological firm must take place before
the recovery of the remains and during the
process of extraction.

2. A 50-foot perimeter for each uncovered
burial shall be required to safeguard further
destruction until the area is examined for
additional remains and associated grave
goods.

3. In the event blade machines are operating in
an adjacent area, a maximum of 2-inch cuts
or less shall be permitted in all cultural areas.

4. If more than one area is being excavated for
extraction of remains simultaneously, an
additional GTIOC must be required. Each
excavated burial shall be monitored
exclusively.

5. Wooden tools are preferred for the process
of recovery; electric chisels and other power
tools should be avoided.

6. If remains are pedestaled, they shall be
placed on plywood for removal. If remains
cannot be pedestaled due to soil conditions,
remains shall be carefully placed in cloth
bags.

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7. Soils adjacent to burials shall be saved for
reburial in plastic containers.

8. No photography (both film and digital) or
video is allowed to be taken of the remains
or the site. Drawings of remains are
permitted to retain the orientation of the
ancestors for reinterment purposes only.

Coroner photographs of the remains may
not be published for any purpose.

Testing:

1. DNA testing cannot be undertaken.

2. No invasive testing which would
compromise the integrity of the remains is
permitted.

3. Macroscopic analysis is permitted.

4. Any associated grave goods (such as shell)
may be used for dating purposes of each
burial.

5. When remains are unearthed, 1-foot X 1-
foot test pits will be allowed to establish the
extent of the burial area when necessary.

6. All windrows within a 50-foot area must be
screened (either wet or dry).

Storage:

1. Natural cotton bags and sheeting or cotton
drop cloths shall be used to store remains
until the time of reinterment. Deer or other
native hides may be used to cover the
bagged and wrapped remains until the
reburial and may become the burial
wrapping.

2. Bone fragments are also subject to be
bagged in cotton.

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3. Until the scope of the project is completed,
storage of ancestors shall be done in close
proximity to the location of excavation or a
protected area must be provided by the
landowner or archaeologist.

Reburial:

1. Efforts shall be made to keep the remains
within the same location or in close
proximity to the removal site as possible. It is
preferable to repatriate the remains within a

0.50-mile radius of the original grave site. If
it is not possible to identify a proper location
within the 0.50-mile radius, a secure location
will be valued over distance.

2. If the preponderance of remains is
uncovered in or excavated from one area,
the reinterment should be in that area.

3. The reburial site should offer the best longterm protection against any additional disturbances.

4. Each reburial requires approximately 4 feet X

5.5 feet when fully articulated and should be
at a depth of 6–10 feet. The purpose of this
depth is to ensure difficulty in disturbing the
reburial and to allow adequate room for
capping if necessary.

5. Any isolated bone fragments uncovered on
site may be buried together in an individual
burial pit with indigenous animal skins,
seaweed, or the cotton cloth used for all
bagged fragments.

6. All associated grave goods and artifacts
along with soils shall be buried together with
the ancestors.

7. No drawings of any other images of ancestral
remains may be used for publication without
consultation and the approval of the GTIOC
monitors and appointed MLD for the site.

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Costs:

1. The landowner(s) shall be responsible for all
costs related to the proper storage and
reburial of remains excavated on their
property to include all burial materials as
required in these procedure guidelines.

2. The landowner(s) shall be financially
responsible for providing reburial plots that
are acceptable by the MLD.

The first paragraph on page 4.8-19 in Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources, has been revised in response to a comment letter received during public circulation of the Draft EIR from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation (comment letter L-2). This change was made for clarification only and has no effect on the analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR.

With implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 and TCR-2, the proposed project would result in less than significant impacts with respect to tribal cultural resources.

The last paragraph on page 4.8-19 in Section 4.8, Tribal Cultural Resources, has been revised in response to a comment letter received during public circulation of the Draft EIR from the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation (comment letter L-2). This change was made for clarification only and has no effect on the analysis or conclusions contained in the Draft EIR.

As such, implementation of Mitigation Measures TCR-1 and TCR-2 and Compliance Measure CUL-1 would ensure that the proposed project, in conjunction with other development in the City, would not result in a significant cumulative impact to unique tribal cultural resources and previously undiscovered buried human remains.

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MITIGATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21081.6 (enacted by the passage of Assembly Bill 3180) mandates that where significant effects have been identified, the following requirements shall apply to all reporting or mitigation monitoring programs:
• The public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes made to the project or conditions of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. For those changes that have been required or incorporated into the project at the request of a responsible agency or a public agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by the project, that agency shall, if so requested by the lead agency or a responsible agency, prepare and submit a proposed reporting or monitoring program.
• The lead agency shall specify the location and custodian of the documents or other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which its decision is based. • A public agency shall provide measures to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment that are fully enforceable through permit conditions, agreements, or other measures. Conditions of project approval may be set forth in referenced documents that address required mitigation measures or, in the case of the adoption of a plan, policy, regulation, or other project, by incorporating the mitigation measures into the plan, policy, regulation, or project design.
• Prior to the close of the public review period for a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), a responsible agency, or a public agency having jurisdiction over natural resources affected by the project, shall either (1) submit to the lead agency complete and detailed performance objectives for mitigation measures that would address the significant effects on the environment identified by the responsible agency or agency having jurisdiction over natural resources affected by the project, or (2) refer the lead agency to appropriate, readily available guidelines or reference documents. Any mitigation measures submitted to a lead agency by a responsible agency or an agency having jurisdiction over natural resources affected by the project shall be limited to measures that mitigate impacts to resources that are subject to the statutory authority of, and definitions applicable to, that agency. Compliance or noncompliance with that requirement by a responsible agency or agency having jurisdiction over natural resources affected by a project shall not limit the authority of the responsible agency or agency having jurisdiction over natural resources affected by a project, or the authority of the lead agency, to approve, condition, or deny projects as provided by this division or any other provision of law.

MITIGATION MONITORING PROCEDURES
The mitigation monitoring and reporting program has been prepared in compliance with PRC Section 21081.6. It describes the requirements and procedures to be followed by the City of Long Attachment N

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Table 1.A lists each of the mitigation measures specified in the Draft EIR and identifies the party or parties responsible for implementation and monitoring of each measure. Table 1.A only includes resources which were evaluated in the Draft EIR, air quality, cultural, energy, greenhouse gases, cultural, land use and planning, noise, transportation, and tribal cultural resources,

COMPLIANCE MEASURES MONITORING PROCEDURES
Table 1.B lists all compliance measures associated with the proposed project as specified in the Initial Study (please refer to Appendix A of the Draft EIR) or the Draft EIR prepared for the proposed project. Table 1.B describes the requirements and procedures to be followed by the City to ensure that all compliance measures adopted as part of the proposed project will be carried out as described in the Final EIR.

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Responsible Party/
Approving Agency
Timing for Mitigation
Measure

4.1: Air Quality
The proposed project would not result in any significant adverse impacts related to air quality. No mitigation is required.

4.2 Cultural Resources
MM CUL-1 Archaeological Site Monitoring. An archaeologist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology shall oversee archaeological monitoring of construction-related ground disturbance. Monitoring shall continue until the archaeologist determines that there is a low potential for encountering subsurface archaeological, cultural, or tribal cultural resources. In the event that archaeological cultural resources are identified by the archaeological monitor during ground-disturbing project activities, the nature of the find shall be assessed, and the project archaeologist shall determine if additional cultural resources work is appropriate. Additional cultural resources work may include, but is not limited to, collection and documentation of artifacts, documentation of the cultural resources on State of California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Series 523 forms, or subsurface testing.

Upon completion of any cultural resources work for the project, the archaeologist shall prepare a report to document the methods and results of the work. This report shall be submitted to any descendant community involved in the investigation(s) and the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC).

Project Applicant/
City of Long Beach
Director of
Development
Department, or
designee
During construction
activities

4.3 Energy
The proposed project would not result in any significant adverse impacts related to energy. No mitigation is required.

4.4: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The proposed project would not result in any significant adverse impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions. No mitigation is required.

4.5: Land Use and Planning
The proposed project would not result in any significant adverse impacts related to land use and planning. No mitigation is required.

4.6: Noise
MM NOI-1 HVAC Equipment. Prior to issuance of construction permits, the City of Long Beach (City) Director of Development Services, or designee, shall verify that that the approved plans indicate that mechanical equipment (e.g., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning [HVAC]) shall have a combined sound rating of less than 76 A-weighted decibels (dBA) when measured at 5 feet (ft) to assure compliance with the City’s Noise Ordinance.

Director of the City of
Long Beach
Department of
Development
Services, or designee
Prior to issuance of
construction permits

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Responsible Party/
Approving Agency
Timing for Mitigation
Measure
MM NOI-2 Construction Vibration Damage. Due to the close proximity to surrounding structures, the construction contractor shall implement the following mitigation measures during project construction activities to ensure that damage does not occur at surrounding structures:
 Identify structures that are located within 12 ft of heavy construction activities and that have the potential to be affected by ground-borne vibration. This task shall be conducted by a qualified structural engineer as approved by the City’s Director of Community Development or designee.
 Develop a vibration monitoring and construction contingency plan to identify structures where monitoring would be conducted; set up a vibration monitoring schedule; define structure-specific vibration limits; and address the need to conduct photo, elevation, and crack surveys to document before and after construction conditions. Construction contingencies would be identified for when vibration levels approached the limits.  At a minimum, monitor vibration during initial demolition activities. Monitoring results may indicate the need for more or less intensive measurements.  When vibration levels approach limits, suspend construction and implement contingencies to either lower vibration levels or secure the affected structures.  Conduct post-survey on structures where either monitoring has indicated high levels or complaints of damage have been made.

Project Contractor/
Director of the City of
Long Beach
Department of
Development
Services, or designee
During construction
activities

4.7: Transportation
The proposed project would not result in any significant adverse impacts related to transportation. No mitigation is required.

4.8: Tribal Cultural Resources
MM TCR-1 Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) Tribal Consultation. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, the City of Long Beach (City) shall retain a Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation (Kizh Nation) tribal monitor to provide Native American tribal monitoring of ground-disturbing activities. Ground-disturbing work requiring Native American tribal monitoring shall adhere to the following requirements established by the consulting Tribe:

1. Retain a Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians—Kizh Nation Monitor Prior to Commencement of Ground-Disturbing Activities
A. The project applicant/lead agency shall retain a Native American Monitor from or approved by the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation. The monitor shall be Director of the City of
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retained prior to the commencement of any “ground-disturbing activity” for the subject project at all project locations (i.e., both on-site and any off-site locations that are included in the project description/definition and/or required in connection with the project, such as public improvement work). “Ground-disturbing activity” shall include, but is not limited to, demolition, pavement removal, potholing, auguring, grubbing, tree removal, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching.

B. A copy of the executed monitoring agreement shall be submitted to the lead agency prior to whichever is earlier: the commencement of any ground-disturbing activity or the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground-disturbing activity.

C. The monitor shall complete daily monitoring logs that provide descriptions of the relevant ground-disturbing activities, the type of construction activities performed, locations of ground-disturbing activities, soil types, cultural-related materials, and any other facts, conditions, materials, or discoveries of significance to the Kizh Nation.

Monitoring logs shall identify and describe any discovered TCRs, including but not limited to, Native American cultural and historical artifacts, remains, places of significance, etc., (collectively, tribal cultural resources, or “TCR”), as well as any discovered Native American (ancestral) human remains and burial goods. Copies of monitoring logs shall be provided to the project applicant/lead agency upon written request to the Kizh Nation.

D. On-site tribal monitoring shall conclude upon the latter of the following (1) written confirmation to the Kizh Nation from a designated point of contact for the project applicant/lead agency that all ground-disturbing activities and phases that may involve ground-disturbing activities on the project site or in connection with the project are complete; or (2) a determination and written notification by the Kizh Nation to the project applicant/lead agency that no future, planned construction activity and/or development/construction phase at the project site possesses the potential to impact Kizh Nation TCRs.

E. Upon discovery of any TCRs, all construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall cease (i.e., not less than the surrounding 50 feet) and shall not resume until the discovered TCR has been fully assessed by the Kizh Nation monitor and/or the Kizh Nation archaeologist. The Kizh Nation shall recover and retain all discovered TCRs in the form and/or manner the Kizh Nation deems appropriate, in the Kizh Nation’s sole discretion, and for any purpose the Kizh Nation deems appropriate, including for

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educational, cultural, and/or historic purposes.

2. Unanticipated Discovery of Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects A. Native American human remains are defined in PRC 5097.98 (d)(1) as an inhumation or cremation, and in any state of decomposition or skeletal completeness. Funerary objects, called associated grave goods in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, are also to be treated according to this statute.

B. If Native American human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized on the project site, then all construction activities shall immediately cease. Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 dictates that any discoveries of human skeletal material shall be immediately reported to the County Coroner and all ground-disturbing activities shall immediately halt and shall remain halted until the Coroner has determined the nature of the remains. If the Coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or has reason to believe they are Native American, he or she shall contact, by telephone within 24 hours, the Native American Heritage Commission, and Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 shall be followed.

C. Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be treated alike per California Public Resources Code Sections 5097.98(d)(1) and (2).

D. Construction activities may resume in other parts of the project site at a minimum of 200 feet away from discovered human remains and/or burial goods, if the Kizh Nation determines in its sole discretion that resuming construction activities at that distance is acceptable and provides the project manager express consent of that determination (along with any other mitigation measures the Kizh Nation monitors and/or archaeologist deems necessary) (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(f)).

E. Preservation in place (i.e., avoidance) is the preferred manner of treatment for discovered human remains and/or burial goods. Any historic archaeological material that is not Native American in origin (non-TCR) shall be curated at a public, non-profit institution with a research interest in the materials, such as the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County or the Fowler Museum, if such an institution agrees to accept the material. If no institution accepts the archaeological material, it shall be offered to a local school or historical society in the area for educational purposes.

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further disturbance.

3. Procedures for Burials and Funerary Remains:

A. As the Most Likely Descendant (“MLD”), the Koo-nas-gna Burial Policy shall be implemented. To the Kizh Nation, the term “human remains” encompasses more than human bones. In ancient as well as historic times, Tribal Traditions included, but were not limited to, the preparation of the soil for burial, the burial of funerary objects with the deceased, and the ceremonial burning of human remains.

B. If the discovery of human remains includes four or more burials, the discovery location shall be treated as a cemetery and a separate treatment plan shall be created.

C. The prepared soil and cremation soils shall be treated in the same manner as bone fragments that remain intact. Associated funerary objects are objects that, as part of the death rite or ceremony of a culture, are reasonably believed to have been placed with individual human remains either at the time of death or later; other items made exclusively for burial purposes or to contain human remains can also be considered as associated funerary objects. Cremations shall either be removed in bulk or by means as necessary to ensure complete recovery of all sacred materials.

D. In the case where discovered human remains cannot be fully documented and recovered on the same day, the remains shall be covered with muslin cloth and a steel plate that can be moved by heavy equipment placed over the excavation opening to protect the remains. If this type of steel plate is not available, a 24-hour guard shall be posted outside of working hours. The Kizh Nation shall make every effort to recommend diverting the project and keeping the remains in situ and protected. If the project cannot be diverted, it may be determined that burials will be removed.

E. In the event preservation in place is not possible despite good faith efforts by the project applicant/ developer and/or landowner, before ground-disturbing activities may resume on the project site, the landowner shall arrange a designated site location within the footprint of the project for the respectful reburial of the human remains and/or ceremonial objects.

F. Each occurrence of human remains and associated funerary objects shall be stored using opaque cloth bags. All human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony shall be removed to a secure container on site if possible. These

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items shall be retained and reburied within 6 months of recovery. The site of reburial/ repatriation shall be on the project site but at a location agreed upon between the Kizh Nation and the landowner at a site to be protected in perpetuity. There shall be no publicity regarding any cultural materials recovered.

G. The Kizh Nation shall work closely with the project’s qualified archaeologist to ensure that the excavation is treated carefully, ethically and respectfully. If data recovery is approved by the Kizh Nation, documentation shall be prepared and shall include (at a minimum) detailed descriptive notes and sketches. All data recovery-related forms of documentation shall be approved in advance by the Kizh Nation. If any data recovery is performed, once complete, a final report shall be submitted to the Kizh Nation and the NAHC. The Kizh Nation does not authorize any scientific study or the utilization of any invasive and/or destructive diagnostics on human remains.

MM TCR-2 Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) Tribal Consultation. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, the City shall retain a Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) tribal monitor to provide Native American tribal monitoring of ground-disturbing activities. Ground-disturbing work requiring Native American tribal monitoring shall adhere to the following requirements established by the consulting Tribes:

1. Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) Native American Monitor A. A qualified and certified indigenous tribal member of the Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California (GTIOC) shall provide professional Native American Monitoring required for the ground-disturbing activity on the site. Ground disturbances including but not limited to the removal of asphalt/cement/slurry, trenching, boring, excavation, auguring, grubbing, tree removal, grading and drilling shall be monitored. The Tribal Monitor shall only be required on site when these ground-disturbing activities occur.

B. The GTIOC monitor shall be responsible for observing all mechanical and hand labor excavations to include paddle scrappers, blade machines, front-end loaders, backhoe, boring and drill operations as well as hydraulic and electric chisels. Associated work using tools such as picks and other non-electric or gasoline tools that are not regarded as mechanical shall be monitored for their soil disturbances.

C. Soils that are removed from the work site are considered culturally sensitive and are subject to inspection. These soils whether placed in a dump truck or spots piles are to be inspected. The monitor shall temporarily hold excavations until a determination is made on the sensitivity of the of the soil. If the soils are sensitive, an archaeological Director of the City of
Long Beach
Department of
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monitor shall verify the find and notify the site supervisor.

D. The GTIOC monitor may make recommendations during the course of the project when a cultural area has been impacted. The GTIOC monitor shall be authorized to halt or redirect excavation activities to another area as an assessment is made. Both archaeological and GTIOC shall work together to ensure that the area is warranted as being culturally sensitive before a determination is made. Avoidance and directing an alternative route from this culturally sensitive area is highly recommended.

E. Any artifacts associated within the site that are not associated with any burials are subject to collection by the designated archaeologist for purposes of data and information vital for their final report. The GTIOC monitor does not collect artifacts for any reason. Unauthorized removal of artifacts will jeopardize sites orientation and successful data recovery. Only a qualified archaeologist shall remove artifacts for their reports. The landowner shall work with the GTIOC monitor to ensure that a proper repository is established. A final report shall be issued to the cultural consultant by the archaeological company.

F. It is the sole responsibility of the GTIOC monitor to provide the client with a written daily field report that includes photos of his/her accounting of the soil disturbances of the daily activities. This perspective of the daily activities by the GTIOC monitor shall enhance the information gathered by the field archaeologist. The daily report shall include observations the GTIOC visually observed on the project site at the beginning of each workday (i.e., weather conditions, overnight disturbances).

2. Archaeological Survey
A. If a culturally sensitive area is identified, an archaeological survey must be completed before any movement of soil (to include hand shoveling, grading or excavation) takes place. The survey must be conducted by a qualified archaeologist who is knowledgeable and experienced in working in the Gabrieliño Tongva geographical area. If an archaeologist has little or no experience in the Gabrieliño Tongva territory, a qualified, experienced Gabrieliño Tongva cultural consultant shall assist in the archaeological survey.

3. Treatment Plan for Human Discovery
A. If any archaeological or paleontological, or cultural deposits, are discovered, including

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but not limited to skeletal remains and grave related artifacts, artifacts of traditional cultural, religious, or spiritual sites, or any other artifacts relating to the use or habitation sites, all construction shall cease within at least 50 feet of the discovery and halted until the proper authorities are contacted. Authorities, to include the county corner and law enforcement, shall evaluate and make a determination and a formal review of the find. The county coroner has the legal responsibility for determining whether or not the remains are native indigenous people.

B. If it is established that the remains are of native indigenous people, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be contacted by the coroner under the California Health and Safety Code (Senate Bill 297, Chapter 1492, Statutes of 1982 and Section 7050.50). A Most Likely Descendant (MLD) shall be assigned by the NAHC to ensure the ancestor(s) is treated with dignity and respect (Public Resources Code Section 5097.98). A certified osteologist shall be retained to verify the human remains’ authenticity and work to help remove the ancestor(s) from the site area with the discretion and advice of the MLD. The GTIOC monitor(s) assigned to the project shall assist the osteologist and archaeological monitors in the recovery process. The MLD shall determine where the ancestors shall be housed pending a final decision for the reinterment of the ancestor(s).

4. Recovery and Reburial Procedures
A. Specific methods of recovery and reburial procedures have been developed and adopted by the Gabrieliño Tongva Indians of California and are required to adhere to when recovering Gabrieliño Tongva remains. Conditions may arise where altering some of these guidelines shall be considered. Consultation with the MLD and the GTIOC monitor(s) assigned to the site should then be scheduled to determine other procedures that may be acceptable to the Gabrieliño Tongva Nation.

Excavation:

1. Consultation between the MLD and the archaeological firm must take place before the recovery of the remains and during the process of extraction.

2. A 50-foot perimeter for each uncovered burial shall be required to safeguard further destruction until the area is examined for additional remains and associated grave goods.

3. In the event blade machines are operating in an adjacent area, a maximum of 2- inch cuts or less shall be permitted in all cultural areas.

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4. If more than one area is being excavated for extraction of remains simultaneously, an additional GTIOC must be required. Each excavated burial shall be monitored exclusively.

5. Wooden tools are preferred for the process of recovery; electric chisels and other power tools should be avoided.

6. If remains are pedestaled, they shall be placed on plywood for removal. If remains cannot be pedestaled due to soil conditions, remains shall be carefully placed in cloth bags.

7. Soils adjacent to burials shall be saved for reburial in plastic containers.

8. No photography (both film and digital) or video is allowed to be taken of the remains or the site. Drawings of remains are permitted to retain the orientation of the ancestors for reinterment purposes only. Coroner photographs of the remains may not be published for any purpose.

Testing:

1. DNA testing cannot be undertaken.

2. No invasive testing which would compromise the integrity of the remains is permitted.

3. Macroscopic analysis is permitted.

4. Any associated grave goods (such as shell) may be used for dating purposes of each burial.

5. When remains are unearthed, 1-foot X 1-foot test pits will be allowed to establish the extent of the burial area when necessary.

6. All windrows within a 50-foot area must be screened (either wet or dry).

Storage:

1. Natural cotton bags and sheeting or cotton drop cloths shall be used to store remains until the time of reinterment. Deer or other native hides may be used to cover the bagged and wrapped remains until the reburial and may become the burial wrapping.

2. Bone fragments are also subject to be bagged in cotton.

3. Until the scope of the project is completed, storage of ancestors shall be done in close proximity to the location of excavation or a protected area must be provided by the landowner or archaeologist.

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Reburial:

1. Efforts shall be made to keep the remains within the same location or in close proximity to the removal site as possible. It is preferable to repatriate the remains within a 0.50-mile radius of the original grave site. If it is not possible to identify a proper location within the 0.50-mile radius, a secure location will be valued over distance.

2. If the preponderance of remains is uncovered in or excavated from one area, the reinterment should be in that area.

3. The reburial site should offer the best long-term protection against any additional disturbances.

4. Each reburial requires approximately 4 feet X 5.5 feet when fully articulated and should be at a depth of 6–10 feet. The purpose of this depth is to ensure difficulty in disturbing the reburial and to allow adequate room for capping if necessary.

5. Any isolated bone fragments uncovered on site may be buried together in an individual burial pit with indigenous animal skins, seaweed, or the cotton cloth used for all bagged fragments.

6. All associated grave goods and artifacts along with soils shall be buried together with the ancestors.

7. No drawings of any other images of ancestral remains may be used for publication without consultation and the approval of the GTIOC monitors and appointed MLD for the site.

Costs:

1. The landowner(s) shall be responsible for all costs related to the proper storage and reburial of remains excavated on their property to include all burial materials as required in these procedure guidelines.

2. The landowner(s) shall be financially responsible for providing reburial plots that are acceptable by the MLD.

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Aesthetics
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to aesthetics.

Agriculture and Forestry
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to agriculture and forestry.

Air Quality
CM AQ-1 SCAQMD Rule 403. During clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations, excessive fugitive dust emissions shall be controlled by regular watering or other dust preventative measures by using the following procedures, in compliance with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 403 during construction. The applicable Rule 403 measures are as follows:
 Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers’ specifications to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas inactive for 10 days or more).  Water active sites at least twice daily (locations where grading is to occur shall be thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving).
 Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, or maintain at least 2 feet (0.6 meter) of freeboard (vertical space between the top of the load and the top of the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of California Vehicle Code Section 23114.  Pave construction access roads at least 100 feet (30 meters) onto the site from the main road.
 Reduce traffic speeds on all unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour or less.

Construction
Contractor/Director
of the City of Long
Beach Department of
Development
Services, or designee
During construction
activities
CM AQ-2 All trucks that are to haul excavated or graded material shall comply with State Vehicle Code Section 23114, with special attention to Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(2), and (e)(4) as amended, regarding the prevention of such material spilling onto public streets and roads.

Construction
Contractor/Director
of the City of Long
Beach Department of
Development
Services, or designee
During construction
activities
CM AQ-3 Prior to approval of the project plans and specifications, the City shall confirm that the construction bid packages specify:
 Contractors shall use high-volume low-pressure paint applicators with a minimum transfer efficiency of at least 50 percent;
 Coatings and solvents that will be utilized have a volatile organic compound content lower Director of the City of
Long Beach
Department of
Development
Services, or designee
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project plans and
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than required under SCAQMD Rule 1113; and
 To the extent feasible, construction/building materials shall be composed of pre-painted materials.

CM AQ-4 The project shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 402. Rule 402 prohibits the discharge of air contaminants or other material from any type of operations, which can cause nuisance or annoyance to any considerable number of people or to the public or which endangers the comfort or repose of any such persons, or the public.

Construction
Contractor/Director
of the City of Long
Beach Department of
Development
Services, or designee
During construction
activities and
operations
Biological Resources
CM BIO-1 Compliance with Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Tree and vegetation removal shall be restricted to outside the active nesting season (January 1 through September 30). If construction is proposed between January 1 and September 30, a qualified biologist familiar with local avian species and the requirements of the MBTA and the California Fish and Game Code shall conduct a pre-construction survey for nesting birds no more than 3 days prior to construction. The survey shall include the entire area that will be disturbed. The results of the survey shall be recorded in a memorandum and submitted to the City of Long Beach (City) Director of Development Services, or designee, within 48 hours. If the survey is positive, and the nesting species are subject to the MBTA or the California Fish and Game Code, the memorandum shall be submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to determine appropriate action. If nesting birds are present, a qualified biologist shall be retained to monitor the site during initial vegetation clearing and grading, as well as during other activities that would have the potential to disrupt nesting behavior. The monitor shall be empowered by the City to halt construction work in the vicinity of the nesting birds if the monitor believes the nest is at risk of failure or the birds are excessively disturbed.

Qualified Biologist/
Director of the City of
Long Beach
Department of
Development
Services, or designee
Prior to and during
construction
Cultural Resources
CM CUL-1 Human Remains. In the event that human remains are encountered on the project site, work within 50 feet of the discovery shall be redirected and the County Coroner notified immediately consistent with the requirements of California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15064.5(e).

State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 5097.98. If the remains are determined to be Native American, the County Coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), which shall determine and notify a Most Likely Descendant (MLD). With the permission of the City of Long Beach (City), the MLD may inspect the site of the discovery. The MLD shall complete the Construction
Contractor and
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Director of the City of
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Department of
Development
Services, or designee
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inspection within 48 hours of notification by the NAHC. The MLD may recommend scientific removal and nondestructive analysis of human remains and items associated with Native American burials. Consistent with CCR Section 15064.5(d), if the remains are determined to be Native American and an MLD is notified, the City shall consult with the MLD as identified by the NAHC to develop an agreement for treatment and disposition of the remains. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the Director of the City Development Services Department, or designee, shall verify that all grading plans specify the requirements of CCR Section 15064.5(e), State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, and PRC Section 5097.98, as stated above.

Energy
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to energy resources.

Geology and Soils
CM GEO-1 Compliance with the Recommendations in the Project Geotechnical Investigation Report. The City’s Construction Contractor shall implement the recommendations of the Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared for this project (Twining 2021) and applicable sections of the most current California Building Code (CBC). Prior to the issuance of building permits for planned structures, the Project Soils Engineer shall review building plans to verify that the structural design conforms to the requirements of the Geotechnical Investigation Report and the City of Long Beach Municipal Code. In accordance with the Geotechnical Investigation Report, overexcavation beneath the proposed building foundations would be required and, if necessary, the placement of engineered fill.

Construction
Contractor/Director
of the City of Long
Beach Department of
Development
Services, or designee
Prior to issuance of
building permits/
During construction
activities
CM GEO-2 Discovery of Paleontological Resources. In the event that Paleontological Resources are encountered during construction, in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) 2010 guidelines, no further disturbance shall occur until a qualified professional paleontologist is notified and retained to evaluate the discovery. The retained paleontologist shall determine the significance of the discovery and determine if additional mitigation or treatment is warranted. Development in the area of discovery shall resume when the discovered resource is properly documented, and authorization is given to resume construction work. Any significant paleontological resources found during construction monitoring shall be prepared, identified, analyzed and permanently curated in an approved regional museum repository.

Construction
Contractor and
Qualified
Paleontologist/
Director of the City of
Long Beach
Department of
Development
Services, or designee
During construction
activities
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Hazards and Hazardous Materials
CM HAZ-1 Federal Aviation Regulation Title 14 Part 77. The City of Long Beach (City) shall notify the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 45 days prior to construction activities of any proposed structure(s) that would be located within 10,000 feet of the nearest runway at the Long Beach Airport and which exceeds a 50:1 imaginary surface slope. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the City Director of Development Services, or designee, shall confirm that a copy of all written findings from the FAA regarding compliance with the Part 77, height limit regulations, has been received by the City.

Director of the City of
Long Beach
Department of
Development
Services, or designee
Prior to construction
Hydrology and Water Quality
CM HYD-1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the City of Long Beach’s (City) Director of Development Services, or designee, shall confirm that Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with construction activities have been developed to ensure that the potential for soil erosion and sedimentation is minimized and to reduce pollutant discharges to the City MS4 as a result of construction activities in compliance with Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Section 8.96.120.

These BMPs shall be included in the project plan specifications and implemented by the project contractor.

Construction
Contractor/Director
of the City of Long
Beach Department of
Development
Services, or designee
Prior to issuance of
grading permit
CM HYD-2 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the City’s Director of Development Services, or designee, shall confirm that structural and nonstructural BMPs have been developed to be implemented on a post-construction basis along with an associated maintenance agreement in compliance with the requirements of LBMC Section 8.96.130. In addition, the City’s Director of Development Services, or designee, shall confirm that a Low Impact Development (LID) Plan has been prepared. The LID Plan shall specify the BMPs to be incorporated into the project design to target pollutants of concern in stormwater runoff from the project site in compliance with LBMC Section 18.74.

Director of the City of
Long Beach
Department of
Development
Services, or designee
Prior to issuance of
grading permit
Land Use and Planning
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to land use and planning.

Mineral Resources
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to mineral resources.

Noise
CM NOI-1 Construction Noise and Vibration. Prior to issuance of building permits, the City of Long Beach (City) Director of Community Development Department, or designee, shall verify that grading and construction plans include the following requirements:
 Ensure that the greatest distance between noise sources and sensitive receptors during construction activities has been achieved.

Construction
Contractor/Director
of the City of Long
Beach Department of
Development
Services, or designee
Prior to issuance of
building permits

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 Construction equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained noise mufflers consistent with manufacturers’ standards.  Construction staging areas shall be located away from off-site sensitive uses during the later phases of project development.
 The construction contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site whenever feasible.
 The construction contractor shall use on-site electrical sources to power equipment rather than diesel generators where feasible.

Population and Housing
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to population and housing.

Public Services
CM PS-1 Construction Staging and Traffic Management Plan. A Construction Staging and Traffic Management Plan (CSTMP) shall be prepared for approval by the City of Long Beach Traffic Engineer, or designee, and implemented during proposed project construction. The CSTMP shall also include the name and phone number of a contact person who can be reached 24 hours per day regarding construction traffic complaints or emergency situations. In addition, the CSTMP shall take into account and coordinate with other construction staging and traffic management plans that are in effect or have been proposed for other projects in the City of Long Beach. The CSTMP may include, but not be limited to, the following:
 Construction activities shall be scheduled to reduce the effect on traffic flow on arterial streets.
 Construction trucks shall be rerouted to reduce travel on congested streets.  The Construction Contractor shall keep haul routes clean and free of debris including but not limited to gravel and dirt as a result of its operations. The Construction Contractor shall clean adjacent streets, as directed by the City Traffic Engineer, or designee, of any material which may have been spilled, tracked, or blown onto adjacent streets or areas.  Construction vehicles, including construction personnel vehicles, shall not park on public streets.
 Construction vehicles shall not stage or queue where they interfere with pedestrian and Construction
Contractor/City of
Long Beach Traffic
Engineer, or designee
Prior to construction
activities

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vehicular traffic or block access to nearby businesses.  If feasible, any traffic lane closures will be limited to off-peak traffic periods, as approved by the City of Long Beach Public Works Department.
 The general public shall be notified in advance of any traffic lane closures so that motorists can plan accordingly.
 The Long Beach Police Department and the Long Beach Fire Department shall be notified a minimum of 24 hours in advance of any lane closures or other roadway work.  The Long Beach Unified School District shall be notified in advance of any lane closures on Long Beach Boulevard.

Recreation
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to recreation.

Transportation
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to transportation.

Tribal Cultural Resources
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to tribal cultural resources.

Utilities and Service Systems
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to utilities and service systems.

Wildfire
The proposed project would not require any compliance measures related to wildfire.