Agenda Packet — Salinas City Council, August 6, 2024 (part 5 of 10)

Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans for each stage of project development shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-8: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding to optimize the existing traffic signal timing and splits at intersection of North Main Street/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for nonresidential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-9: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share funding for the optimization of the existing signal timing at San Juan Grade Road/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

NI As of early 2019, “automobile delay,
as described solely by level of service
[LOS] or similar measures of vehicular
capacity or traffic congestion, shall not
be considered a significant impact on
the environment pursuant to [CEQA],
except in locations specifically
identified in the guidelines, if any.”
(DEIR, pp. 3.10-7 – 3.10-8, quoting
Pub. Resources Code, § 21099, subd.
(b)(2).) Even so, because the City’s
General Plan is concerned with LOS,
the EIR addressed the extent to which
the project would have effects on LOS.

The City Council hereby directs that
Recommended Conditions of
Approval 3.10-7 through 3.10-13 be
adopted. These conditions require
payment of the applicable fair-share
funding for the various improvements
that would be required in order to
improve traffic conditions at the
impacted study intersections and
ramps.

No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-10: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding to convert the eastbound right turn lane to a shared through-right turn lane at Natividad Road/East Laurel Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for nonresidential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-11: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of North Sanborn Road/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-12: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Williams Road/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-13: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding to add a southbound left turn pocket and optimize traffic signal timings at the traffic signal at Salinas Street/North Main Street/West Market Street/East Market Street, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Impact 3.10-3: Under Cumulative Plus Project
conditions, implementation of the proposed Specific
Plan may conflict with the transportation
performance measures established by the City of
Salinas, Monterey County, and Caltrans (not an
environmental effect)
Under Cumulative Plus Project conditions,
implementation of the proposed Specific Plan
Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-14: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall contribute its fair-share of funding to the TAMC Regional Development Impact Fee to provide improvements addressing this impact identified as the installation of a traffic signal at intersection of U.S. 101 Southbound Ramps/Echo Valley Road/Crazy Horse Canyon Road. Regional fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas in consultation with TAMC. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-15: Each project applicant for development within the NI As of early 2019, “automobile delay,
as described solely by level of service
[LOS] or similar measures of vehicular
capacity or traffic congestion, shall not
be considered a significant impact on
the environment pursuant to [CEQA],
except in locations specifically
identified in the guidelines, if any.”
(DEIR, pp. 3.10-7 – 3.10-8, quoting
No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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may conflict with the transportation performance
measures established by the City of Salinas,
Monterey County, and Caltrans. Implementation
of the Specific Plan under the cumulative Plus
Project scenario would result in unacceptable
operation at fourteen of the study intersections,
and three of the freeway segments. All ramp
junctions perform at or above the minimum
standards set by the County CMP under this
scenario. (DEIR, pp, 3.10-69 through 3.10-76)
Specific Plan Area shall contribute its fair-share of the TAMC Regional Development Impact Fee to provide improvements addressing this impact identified as the installation of a traffic signal at intersection of U.S. 101 Northbound Ramps/Crazy Horse Canyon Road. Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas in consultation with TAMC. Fees are payable prior to final improvement plans for each tentative map.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-16: Prior to the approval of final improvement plans for each tentative map, each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a traffic signal at intersection of Crazy Horse Canyon Road/San Juan Grade Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant. Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall consider the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall consider the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-19: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of southbound and westbound left turn lanes at the intersection of North Main Street/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

The City Council hereby directs that
Recommended Conditions of
Approval 3.10-14 through 3.10-27 be
adopted. These conditions require
payment of the applicable fair-share
funding for the various improvements
that would be required in order to
improve traffic conditions at the
impacted study intersections and
segments.

No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-21: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a southbound left turn lane at the intersection of Constitution Boulevard/East Laurel Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for nonresidential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-22: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Old Stage Road/Williams Road/Private Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-24: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a northbound and southbound through lanes at the intersection of Sherwood Drive/Natividad Road & East Bernal Drive/La Posada Way, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-25: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of an eastbound left turn lane at the intersection of Williams Road/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for nonresidential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-26: Each project applicant for development within the No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a westbound left turn lane at the intersection of South Davis Road/Blanco Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-27: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a northbound left turn lane at the intersection of Main Street/Blanco Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Impact 3.10-4: Under Cumulative Plus Project with
Central Area Specific Plan conditions,
implementation of the proposed Specific Plan may
conflict with the transportation performance measures
established by the City of Salinas, Monterey County,
and Caltrans (not an environmental effect)
Under Cumulative Plus Project with Central Area
Specific Plan conditions, implementation of the
proposed Specific Plan may conflict with the
transportation performance measures established
by the City of Salinas, Monterey County, and
Caltrans. Implementation of the Specific Plan
would result in unacceptable operation at twentytwo of the study intersections, and four of the freeway segments, under the cumulative Plus
Project with West Area Specific Plan scenario. All
ramp junctions perform at or above the minimum
standards set by the County CMP under this
scenario. (DEIR, pp, 3.10-82 through 3.10-90)
Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-28: Prior to the approval of final improvement plans for each tentative map, each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a traffic signal at intersection of Old Stage Road/Hebert Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-29: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of an eastbound left turn lane at Constitution Boulevard/East Laurel Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-30: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of an appropriately sized roundabout at North Sanborn Road/Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-31: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of a southbound left turn lane at East Front Street/Sherwood Drive/Market Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-32: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of an eastbound through lane at Salinas Street/North Main Street/West Market Street/East Market Street, in proportion to NI As of early 2019, “automobile delay,
as described solely by level of service
[LOS] or similar measures of vehicular
capacity or traffic congestion, shall not
be considered a significant impact on
the environment pursuant to [CEQA],
except in locations specifically
identified in the guidelines, if any.”
(DEIR, pp. 3.10-7 – 3.10-8, quoting
Pub. Resources Code, § 21099, subd.
(b)(2).) Even so, because the City’s
General Plan is concerned with LOS,
the EIR addressed the extent to which
the project would have effects on LOS.

The City Council hereby directs that
Recommended Conditions of
Approval 3.10-28 through 3.10-52 be
adopted. These conditions require
payment of the applicable fair-share
funding for the various improvements
that would be required in order to
improve traffic conditions at the
impacted study intersections and
segments.

No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-33: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-14, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at U.S. 101 Southbound Ramps/Echo Valley Road/Crazy Horse Canyon Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-34: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-15, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at U.S. 101 Northbound Ramps/Crazy Horse Canyon Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-35: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-16, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at Crazy Horse Canyon Road/San Juan Grade Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-36: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-28, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at Old Stage Road/Hebert Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-37: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-17, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at Natividad Road/Rogge Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-38: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-18, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at Natividad Road/Russell Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-39: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-7, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at San Juan Grade Road/Van Buren Avenue.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-40: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-8 and 3.10-19, which identifies the need to install southbound and westbound left turn lanes, and to optimize signal timing, at North Main Street/East Boronda Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-41: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-2, which identifies the need to install northbound and southbound through lanes at Natividad Road/East Laurel Drive.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-42: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-21 and 3.10-29, which identify the need to Install southbound left turn lane and an eastbound left turn lane at Constitution Boulevard/East Laurel Drive.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-44: Implement previously identified Recommended No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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Condition of Approval 3.10-22, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at Old Stage Road/Williams Road/Private Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-45: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-23, which identifies the need to install a northbound through lane, add in a northbound right turn overlap phase, and convert the westbound through lane to a westbound shared through-left turn lane at the intersection of North Main Street/East Bernal Drive.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-46: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approvals 3.10-4 and 3.10-24, which identify the need to install northbound and southbound through lanes, Optimize existing signal timings, and add an eastbound left turn pocket, at the intersection of Sherwood Drive/Natividad Road & East Bernal Drive/La Posada Way.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-47: Implement previously identified Recommended Conditions of Approval 3.10-12 and 3.10-25, which identify the need to traffic signal or roundabout, to improve the intersection’s LOS to A during the evening peak hour, and to install an eastbound left turn lane, at the intersection of Williams Road/East Boronda Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-48: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-31, which identifies the need install a southbound left turn lane at the intersection of East Front Street/Sherwood Drive/Market Drive.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-50: Implement previously identified Recommended Conditions of Approval 3.10-13 and 3.10-32, which identify the need to install a southbound left turn lane and optimize signal timings, and to install an eastbound through lane, at the intersection of Salinas Street/North Main Street/West Market Street/East Market Street.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-51: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-27, which identifies the need to install a northbound left turn lane at the intersection at South Main Street/Blanco Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-52: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-6, which identifies the need to contribute to the TAMC RDIF Program and payment of the City of Salinas’s Traffic Impact Fees for the U.S. 101 Mainline Segments.

Impact 3.10-5: Implementation of the proposed
Specific Plan would not substantially increase
hazards due to a design feature (Less than
Significant)
Implementation of the proposed Specific Plan
would not substantially increase hazards due to a
design feature. Development within the Specific
Plan Area would include new streets, access
points, paths, and other circulation improvements
that would be reviewed and checked for
compliance with design and safety standards as
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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part of the entitlement process conducted by the
City of Salinas. (DEIR, pp, 3.10-90)
Impact 3.10-6: Implementation of the proposed
Specific Plan would not result in impacts related to
emergency access (Less than Significant)
Plans submitted for individual developments to be
constructed in the Specific Plan Area would be
reviewed for compliance with emergency access
requirements by public safety officials during the
City’s entitlement process. Implementation of the
proposed Specific Plan would not result in
impacts related to emergency access. (DEIR, pp,

3.10-90 and 3.10-91)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
Impact 3.10-7: Implementation of the proposed
Specific Plan would not conflict with adopted multimodal circulation policies, plans, or programs, and would not decrease the performance or safety of
public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities (Less than Significant)
Implementation of the proposed Specific Plan is
expected to increase population and employment
within the Specific Plan Area, as well as the City
of Salinas. According to Policy C-3.1 and Policy
C-3.2 of the current Salinas General Plan, the City
shall support Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) in
developing frequent and effective public
transportation service, including to and from new
development areas. The Central Area Specific
Plan is estimated to generate approximately 800
new transit trips on a daily basis, as well as 130
trips in the morning peak hour and 140 trips in the
evening peak hour (Fehr & Peers, 2019). These
new transit trips alone are not expected to
overburden existing transit service in the area. The
five existing MST routes serving the study area
have sufficient capacity to serve project generated
transit trips. MST also routinely updates its route
structure and service frequencies in response to
changing ridership and land use patterns.

Additionally, this project does not conflict with an
existing transit-related policy or plan in the City.
(DEIR, pp, 3.10-91 through 3.10-92)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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UTILITIES
Impact 3.11-1: The project has the potential to exceed
wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board (Less than
Significant)
Wastewater generated within the Plan Area
would be conveyed by the City of Salinas
wastewater conveyance system to M1W Regional
Treatment Plant. The Central Area Specific Plan
could increase the amount of wastewater
requiring treatment at the M1W Treatment Plant,
by generating additional wastewater within the
Specific Plan Area. The Waste Discharge
Requirements (WDRs) Order No. R3-2018-0017
allows M1W Treatment Plant to accept up to 29.6
MGD. Given a current demand of approximately
16 MGD, the M1W Treatment Plant currently
has an additional capacity of approximately 11
MGD; given 1.18 MGD generated by the project
(and peak flows of approximately 1.75 MGD),
there is sufficient plant capacity. (DEIR, pp. 3.11-
10 through 3.11-12)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
Impact 3.11-2: The project has the potential to
require or result in the construction of new
wastewater treatment or collection facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental effects
(Less than Significant)
The potential for environmental impacts
associated with the installation of the wastewater
collection system, and all construction activities
within the Plan Area, are addressed throughout
this EIR. In some cases, the direct and indirect
impacts are potentially significant and warrant
mitigation measures, while in other cases there
are significant and unavoidable impacts. (DEIR,
pp. 3.11-12 through 3.11-14)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
Impact 3.11-3: Cumulative impact on wastewater
utilities (Less than Significant)
The amount of wastewater that the M1W
Treatment Plant receives and treats has been
decreasing over time. It is projected that
wastewater flows to the M1W Treatment Plan
will continue to decrease until approximately the
year 2030, when wastewater flows are projected to
between 17.1 and 19.2 MGD. Wastewater flows
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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are projected to increase after 2030 and may range
between 22.7 and 24.3 MGD by the year 2055, or
77 percent to 82 percent of regional treatment
plant design capacity (Brezack & Associates
Planning, 2014). Wastewater demand for the
buildout of the most recent version of the
Economic Development Element is estimated to
add approximately 0.65 MGD to this total1,
which would increase the total cumulative
demand at the Regional Treatment Plant to
approximately 25.0 MGD by 2055, under the
worst case scenario modelled. The M1W plant is
designed and constructed to handle 29.6 MGD;
which is more than 4 MGD than the project 2055
demand, under the worst case scenario modelled.

The 1.18 MGD expected to be generated by full
buildout of the project would thereby leave
approximately 3.4 MGD available in 2055, under
the worst case scenario modelled. Moreover, it is
more than likely that this represents an
overestimate of cumulative wastewater demand,
given that this estimate utilizes the higher end of
the range of projected wastewater at the M1W
Regional Treatment Plant in the future.

Additionally, buildout of the Specific Plan is
expected to occur over an approximately 20 to 30
year timeframe; therefore, buildout is expected to
occur no later than approximately 2050 (at latest).
(DEIR, pp. 3.11-13 through 3.11-14)
Impact 3.11-4: The project has the potential to
require construction of new water treatment facilities
or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects
(Less than Significant)
The project would not require construction or
relation of new water treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction or
relocation of which could cause significant
environmental effects. The water infrastructure is
sized to meet the demand within the Plan Area.

All offsite improvements are to be placed in or
adjacent to existing streets to minimize potential
impacts, with the exception of the ALCO five
million gallon storage tank, which would not
cause any new significant environmental impacts.

The Central Area Specific Plan would require the
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
1 As provided within the Draft Salinas Economic Development Program EIR No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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construction of new wells within the Specific Plan
Area, and the installation of new booster pumping
stations. The wells and booster pumping stations
would be designed to ensure that they do not
induce growth beyond what is anticipated by the
Central Area Specific Plan. Additionally, it is not
anticipated that relocation of existing water
treatment facilities would occur due to
development of the project. (DEIR, pp. 3.11-36
through 3.11-37)
Impact 3.11-5: The project has the potential to have
insufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources (Less
than Significant)
Water supplies are sufficient to meet the City’s
existing and projected future potable water
demands, including those future water demands
associated with the Central Area Specific Plan, to
the year 2035 under all hydrologic conditions.

The new groundwater wells would provide
adequate groundwater for the project.

Additionally, the Cal Water Salinas District and
ALCO have sufficient water supply throughout its
service area to serve the project, even during the
third year of a multi-year drought, and even if the
project’s groundwater wells proved to not be
sufficient to serve the entire Plan Area. Moreover,
the development of the Central Area Specific Plan
would reduce consumption of groundwater
(equivalent to increasing groundwater storage),
when compared to the existing agricultural uses;
this would also have the effect of reducing the
potential for seawater intrusion into the
groundwater basin, when compared to the
existing agricultural uses. (DEIR, pp. 3.11-37
through 3.11-43)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
Impact 3.11-6: Cumulative Impact on Water Utilities
(Less than Significant)
There would be sufficient water resources
available to provide supply for buildout of the
cumulative scenario, so that no significant
cumulative effect on the overall water supply
would result. (DEIR, pp. 3.11-43 through 3.11-45;
FEIR, pp. 2.0-44 – 2.0-50)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
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FINDINGS OF FACT
Impact 3.11-7: The project has the potential to
require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects (Less than
Significant)
The construction of the new stormwater drainage
facilities, which are associated with the project,
has the potential to cause environmental impacts.

The potential for environmental impacts
associated with the installation of the stormwater
system, and all construction-related activities
within the Specific Plan Area, are addressed
throughout this EIR. In some cases, the direct and
indirect impacts are potentially significant and
warrant mitigation measures, while in other cases
there are significant and unavoidable impacts.

The installation of the stormwater system for the
Central Area Specific Plan project does not cause
any impacts above what is already analyzed and
disclosed for each environmental topic in this
EIR. Relocation of existing stormwater facilities
could also occur, but would not cause any
environmental impact due to the limited scope of
such activities (e.g. removal of existing
agricultural sprinkler systems within the Specific
Plan Area). (DEIR, pp. 3.11-64 and 3.11-65)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
Impact 3.11-8: Cumulative Impact on Stormwater
Facilities (Less than Significant)
The project, when considered alongside all past,
present, and probable future projects (inclusive of
buildout of the various General Plans within
Monterey County), would not be expected to
cause any significant cumulative impacts given
that mitigation measures require designs that
ensure structures are outside the base flood
elevation and that stormwater flows are
maintained to prevent downstream flooding. The
construction, maintenance, and operation of all
stormwater facilities are not anticipated to cause
substantial adverse impacts. The project would
not have cumulatively considerable impacts
associated with stormwater facilities. (DEIR, pp.

3.11-65 through 3.11-67)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
Impact 3.11-9: The project would be served by a
landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to
accommodate the project’s solid waste disposal needs
and comply with federal, State, and local statutes and
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
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regulations related to solid waste (Less than
Significant)
The Central Area Specific Plan would be required
to comply with applicable State and local
requirements including those pertaining to solid
waste, construction waste diversion, and
recycling. The City would coordinate
development of the project with SVSWA and
Republic Services of Salinas. Furthermore, the
addition of the volume of solid waste associated
with the Central Area Specific Plan,
approximately 22.1 tons per day at total buildout,
would increase the total to the Johnson Canyon
Landfill; however, this increase would not cause
an exceedance of the landfill’s remaining capacity.
(DEIR, pp. 3.11-71 and 3.11-72)
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
Impact 3.11-10: Cumulative Impact on Solid Waste
Facilities (Less than Significant)
The SVSWA service area is expected to add
numerous developments through 2055. The West
Area Specific Plan, East Area Specific Plan, and
the Economic Opportunity Areas (EOAs)
identified in the Economic Development Element
(EDE) are three such areas, located within the
City of Salinas. These new areas would generate
an estimated 75 to 100 tons per day at total
buildout. Buildout of other communities within
the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority’ service
area would also affect Johnson County Landfill.

These jurisdictions within the region are likely to
generate new sources of solid waste that would
need to be processed at the landfill. The Johnson
Canyon Landfill has the capacity to serve nearly
three times as much waste per day as it does
currently and will have sufficient capacity to serve
communities within the SVSWA service area.

Moreover, if the City of Salinas were to withdraw
from the SVSWA (e.g. to form a new solid waste
authority or to join a different solid waste district,
which could necessitate the need to utilize a
different landfill), CalRecycle would be
responsible for ensuring that sufficient landfill
capacity would be available to serve existing and
future projects in Salinas (inclusive of the project),
through its regular permitting requirements, and
the City would maintain responsibility for
providing adequate solid waste pick-up services to
residents and businesses. Implementation of the
project would have a less than significant
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
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cumulative impact relative to this environmental
topic. (DEIR, pp. 3.11-72)

OTHER ISSUES
Aesthetics
The Final Environmental Impact Report, Salinas
General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates 2002)
noted that General Plan buildout would allow
development to occur in the City in both vacant
and underdeveloped portions of the community,
and that the introduction/expansion of urban uses
into these areas has the potential to interrupt
views of natural features, open space, the hillsides,
and agricultural resources, reducing the aesthetic
value of these resources. Additionally, new
development in the City was found to increase the
amount of light and glare in the community,
particularly in areas planned for nonresidential
development, such as retail and general
commercial. It was also found that future
development under the General Plan has the
potential to change the visual character of the
City.

Subsequently, the Final Supplemental for the Salinas
General Plan Final Program EIR (EDAW/AECOM
2007) indicated that aesthetic impacts associated
with the FGAs, which includes the Central Area
Specific Plan, would not be different from those
discussed in the Final Environmental Impact Report,
Salinas General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates
2002). Any future development under the
approved General Plan, which includes all
development under the project, would be required
to comply with the above referenced regulations,
policies, and standards. Implementation of the
project would not result in any new significant
adverse impacts beyond those addressed in the in
the Final Environmental Impact Report, Salinas
General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates 2002) and
Final Supplemental for the Salinas General Plan Final
Program EIR (EDAW/AECOM 2007). (See the
Initial Study)
To minimize and mitigate the impacts on aesthetics, the Final Environmental Impact Report, Salinas General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates 2002) presented the following five mitigation measures: Mitigation Measure A1 requires the City to implement the City’s Gateway Guidelines; Mitigation Measure A2 requires the City to strengthen and require compliance with the City’s Design Guidelines; Mitigation Measure A3 requires the City to improve the Lighting Ordinance; Mitigation Measure A4 requires the City to implement landscaping requirements for all proposed projects; and Mitigation Measure A5 requires the City to review all discretionary projects for aesthetics impacts.

LTS Three of the five mitigation measures
included in the Final Environmental
Impact Report, Salinas General Plan
(Cotton Bridges Associates 2002),
including Mitigation Measures A1,
A2, and A3, are requirements for the
City of Salinas to implement. These
measures do not apply to the project.

Mitigation Measures A4 and A5 are
requirements for both the City and for
proposed projects or discretionary
projects. The project would be subject
to Mitigation Measure A4, which
requires consistency with the
landscaping requirements. All
landscaping in the Specific Plan Area
would be subject to the City’s
landscaping requirements. The project
would also be subject to Mitigation
Measure A5, which requires the City
of review the project for aesthetics
impacts. Impacts to aesthetics are
analyzed in the Initial Study for the
project. See Appendix A of the Draft
EIR for the Central Area Specific Plan
Initial Study.

Agriculture and Forest Resources
The Final Environmental Impact Report, Salinas
General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates 2002)
noted that General Plan buildout would result in
the conversion of 3,525 acres of agriculture lands
The Final Environmental Impact Report, Salinas General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates 2002) concluded that with the implementation of Mitigation Measures AG1 through AG4, the impacts on potential compatibility issues would be reduced to a less than significant level; however, while the impacts on agricultural conversion would be reduced to the extent feasible, a significant and unavoidable impact would remain related to the LTS All of the five mitigation measures
included in the Final Environmental
Impact Report, Salinas General Plan
(Cotton Bridges Associates 2002),
including Mitigation Measures AG1
No Impact = NI Less than Significant = LS Significant = S Cumulative Significant = CS Significant and Unavoidable = SU Potentially Significant = PS

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to urban uses. The Final Environmental Impact
Report, also indicates that General Plan buildout
would result in agricultural activity in proximity
to residential and other urban uses, which may
result in conflicts between the uses. It is noted that
agricultural activity can cause nuisances related to
air quality and noise that may disturb surrounding
development. Urban activities may also negatively
affect nearby agricultural uses, as increased
vandalism often occurs and the introduction of
domestic animals may disturb certain agricultural
activities.

The City of Salinas certified the Final
Environmental Impact Report, Salinas General Plan
(Cotton Bridges Associates 2002), adopted a
statement of overriding considerations relative to
this significant and unavoidable impact, and
approved the Salinas General Plan.

Subsequently, the Final Supplemental for the Salinas
General Plan Final Program EIR (EDAW/AECOM
2007) indicated that agricultural impacts
associated with the FGAs, which includes the
Specific Plan, would not be different from those
discussed in the Final Environmental Impact Report,
Salinas General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates
2002).

Any future development under the approved
General Plan, which includes all development
under the project, would be required to comply
with the above‐referenced regulations, policies,
and standards. Implementation of the project
would not result in any new significant adverse
impacts beyond those addressed in the Final
Environmental Impact Report, Salinas General Plan
(Cotton Bridges Associates 2002) and Final
Supplemental for the Salinas General Plan Final
Program EIR (EDAW/AECOM 2007). (See the
Initial Study)
loss of important farmland. Mitigation AG5 specifically addressed Agricultural Land Conservation Easement Program, which states that the City will work with the County of Monterey and other local jurisdictions to create and implement an agricultural land conservation easement program, including such measures as securing the dedication of easements or by paying a mitigation fee that could be used to purchase easements through a mitigation bank. Additionally, in 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19422, approving the Agricultural Land Preservation Program. The resolution adopted a $750.00 per acre mitigation fee for agricultural lands currently designated by the California Department of Conservation’s Farmland Mapping Program as “Prime” or “of Statewide Importance.”
through AG5, are requirements for the
City of Salinas to implement. These
measures do not apply to the project.

Additionally, in 2006, the City
Council adopted Resolution No.
19422, approving the Agricultural
Land Preservation Program. The
resolution adopted a per acre
mitigation fee for agricultural lands
currently designated by the California
Department of Conservation’s
Farmland Mapping Program as
“Prime” or “of Statewide
Importance.” The project would be
subject to this fee. Impacts to
agricultural resources are analyzed in
the Initial Study for the project. See
Appendix A of the Draft EIR for the
Central Area Specific Plan Initial
Study.

Geology and Soils
Implementation of the project would not result in
any new significant adverse impacts beyond those
addressed in the Final Environmental Impact
Report, Salinas General Plan (Cotton Bridges
Associates 2002) and Final Supplemental for the
Salinas General Plan Final Program EIR
(EDAW/AECOM 2007). (See the Initial Study)
No additional mitigation measures are necessary. LTS No additional mitigation measures beyond those implemented pursuant
to, or required by, the General Plan
and General Plan EIR are necessary.

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Hazards and Hazardous Materials
While the Draft EIR analyzes Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, several topics were
determined to not warrant additional analysis
within the Chapter.

The land uses proposed within the Specific Plan
Area would not be expected to create a significant
hazard to the public or the environment through
the routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials. Additionally, these uses are
not expected to create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials into
the environment. Furthermore, the project is not
located in the vicinity of an airport or private
airstrip; therefore, it would not result in a safety
hazard related to air traffic for people residing or
working in the Specific Plan Area. These topics
do not warrant additional analysis and will not be
addressed further in the EIR.

Separately, the City has adopted a Multi-hazard
Emergency Plan, which serves as extensions of
the California Emergency Plan and the
Emergency Resource Management Plan. The
purpose of the Multi‐hazard Emergency Plan is to
respond to emergency situations with a
coordinated system of emergency service
providers and facilities. The Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) in City Hall serves as
the center of the City’s emergency operations. The
Plan also addresses evacuation and movement of
people in the event of an emergency. The project
does not impair implementation of or physically
interfere with the Multi‐hazard Emergency Plan.

Implementation of the project would have a less
than significant impact relative to this
environmental topic and will not be further
analyzed or addressed further in the EIR.

Lastly, the project is not located in an area that is
considered a high risk for wildfires. The project
would not expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death involving
wildland fires. (See the Initial Study)
No additional mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)
Land Use and Planning
The Final Environmental Impact Report, Salinas
General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates 2002)
No additional mitigation measures are necessary. LTS No additional mitigation measures beyond those implemented pursuant
to, or required by, the General Plan
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concluded that with the impacts would be reduced
to a less than significant level with mitigation.

Subsequently, the Final Supplemental for the Salinas
General Plan Final Program EIR (EDAW/AECOM
2007) indicated that impacts associated with the
FGAs, which include the Specific Plan Area,
would not be different from those discussed in the
Final Environmental Impact Report, Salinas General
Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates 2002).

The City certified the Final Supplemental EIR
and approved annexation of the North of Boronda
FGA, which includes the Central Area Specific
Plan. The project, as proposed, is consistent with
the Greater Salinas Area Memorandum of
Understanding (GSA-MOU). All development
under the project would be required to comply
with the regulations, policies, and standards
identifies in the Final Environmental Impact Report,
Salinas General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates
2002), and Final Supplemental for the Salinas General
Plan Final Program EIR (EDAW/AECOM 2007).

Implementation of the project would not result in
any new significant adverse impacts beyond those
addressed within these supporting documents.
(See the Initial Study)
and General Plan EIR are necessary.

Mineral Resources
It was determined in the Final Supplemental for the
Salinas General Plan Final Program EIR
(EDAW/AECOM 2007) that development of the
FGA, including the Specific Plan Area, would not
have a significant impact on mineral resources or
mining activities. As such, implementation of the
project would have no impact on mineral
resources. (See the Initial Study)
No mitigation measures are necessary. LTS Under CEQA, no mitigation measures are required for impacts that are less
than significant. (Pub. Resources
Code, § 21002; CEQA Guidelines, §§
15126.4, subd. (a)(3), 15091.)

FINAL MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING

PROGRAM

4.0 Final Environmental Impact Report – Salinas Central Area Specific Plan 4.0-1 This document is the Final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (FMMRP) for the Salinas Central Area Specific Plan Project (Project). This FMMRP has been prepared pursuant to Section 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code, which requires public agencies to “adopt a reporting and monitoring program for the changes made to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment.” A FMMRP is required for the proposed project because the EIR has identified significant adverse impacts, and measures have been identified to mitigate those impacts.

The numbering of the individual mitigation measures follows the numbering sequence as found in the Draft EIR, some of which were revised after the Draft EIR were prepared. These revisions are shown in Chapter 3.0 of the Final EIR. All revisions to mitigation measures that were necessary as a result of responding to public comments and incorporating staff-initiated revisions have been incorporated into this FMMRP. The FMMRP also includes mitigation measures which are required by the Final Environmental Impact Report, Salinas General Plan (Cotton Bridges Associates 2002) and the Final Supplement for the Salinas General Plan Final Program EIR (EDAW, 2007).

4.1 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The FMMRP, as outlined in the following table, describes mitigation timing, monitoring responsibilities, and compliance verification responsibility for all mitigation measures identified in this Final EIR.

The City of Salinas will be the primary agency responsible for implementing the mitigation measures and will continue to monitor mitigation measures that are required to be implemented during the operation of the Project.

The FMMRP is presented in tabular form on the following pages. The components of the FMMRP are described briefly below:
• Mitigation Measures: The mitigation measures are taken from the Draft EIR in the same order that they appear in that document.
• Mitigation Timing: Identifies at which stage of the Project mitigation must be completed. • Monitoring Responsibility: Identifies the agency that is responsible for mitigation monitoring.
• Compliance Verification: This is a space that is available for the monitor to date and initial when the monitoring or mitigation implementation took place.

Exhibit I

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURE

MONITORING

RESPONSIBILITY
TIMING

VERIFICATION
(DATE/INITIALS)

AIR QUALITY
Impact 3.1-2: Project operation
has the potential to cause a
violation of an air quality
standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or
projected air quality violation
Mitigation Measure 3.1-1: Prior to approval of tentative maps, conditional use permits or site plan review, the project applicant(s) shall incorporate the following features into project plans and specifications, as directed by the City of Salinas:
• Provide traffic calming measures (such as speed bumps, traffic circles, and/or other standard measures) on at least 50% of streets and intersections within the Plan Area;
• Require the parking lots or parking structures for new commercial, office, retail, and multifamily development to provide enough parking spaces for carpools and vanpools to accommodate reasonably foreseeable consumer demand at the time of the approval of such development, consistent with State of California laws and policies intended to encourage the use of carpools and vanpools;
• Require the use of low-VOC paint for all new building architectural coatings within the Plan Area, consistent with or better than, what is required by the City’s Municipal Code.

Mitigation Measure 3.1-2: Prior to approval of development review permit(s), the project applicant(s) shall incorporate effective methods to facilitate the use of cleaner alternative fuel (e.g., electric vehicles, carpooling, etc.) within the Plan Area. Effective methods may include the installation of alternative fuel (e.g. electric) charging stations at locations spaced throughout the Plan Area including but not limited to those specified in this Draft EIR, as applicable, consistent with or better than what is required by the City’s Municipal Code and Specific Plan. Additionally, this can be achieved by providing preferential parking for alternatively-powered vehicles, including electric cars, and/or by providing carpool/vanpool parking spaces.

Mitigation Measure 3.1-3: Prior to approval of development review permit(s), the project applicant(s) shall incorporate the use of alternative City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Prior to
approval of
tentative maps,
conditional use
permits or site
plan review
Prior to
approval of
development
review
permit(s)
Prior to

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energy for the residential and mixed use/commercial developments, including by implementing alternative energy (e.g. PV solar) building requirements, consistent with or better than, what is required by the City’s Municipal Code and State requirements (e.g. the 2019 California Solar Mandate). Project applicant(s) shall also ensure that pre-installed electrical hookups and/or charging stations, as applicable, are incorporated into all project plans and specifications.

Mitigation Measure 3.1-4: Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant(s) shall provide plans that demonstrate that low-flow (high-efficiency) indoor water fixtures will be installed throughout the Plan Area, including for bathroom and kitchen faucets, toilet fixtures, and showers, in both residential and non-residential buildings, in compliance with or better than the standards required within the most recent version of the California Green Building Standards Code.

Mitigation Measure 3.1-5: Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant(s) shall provide plans that demonstrate that water-efficient irrigation systems will be installed throughout the Plan Area, consistent with or better than the requirements contained within the State’s Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance and the Salinas Zoning Code Landscaping and Irrigation requirements.

Mitigation Measure 3.1-6: Prior to approval of improvement plans or development review permits, as applicable, the project applicant(s) shall ensure that pedestrian/bicycle facilities (e.g. pedestrian paths, outdoor bike racks, etc.) are provided within the Specific Plan Area, in coordination with and subject to approval by the City of Salinas. The project proponent shall also provide bicycling parking near the entrance to commercial establishments within the Specific Plan Area, consistent with or better than the requirements contained within the City’s Municipal Code.

Mitigation Measure 3.1-7: Prior to the issuance of development review permit(s), the project applicant(s) shall incorporate the following additional Plan Area requirements, as applicable:
• Install secured bicycle storage facilities (bike lockers, cages, interior Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
approval of
development
review
permit(s)
Prior to the
issuance of
building
permits
Prior to the
issuance of
building
permits
Prior to
approval of
improvement
plans or
development
review permits,
as applicable
Prior to
approval of
development
review
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space, or similar as approved by the City Engineer) at all commercial and public facilities with 50 employees or more;
• Incorporate park-and-ride lots.
• Install Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charge stations at workplace sites with 50 or more employees (10% or more of total available parking spaces, dependent on the existing and anticipated overall electric vehicle fleet mix in Monterey County at time of development); and • Install publicly-available dual post Level 2 charge stations within the VC or NG zones, and/or other zones as deemed acceptable by the City of Salinas. (Note: The 'level' of the charging station refers to the voltage that the electric vehicle charger uses. Level 1 charging is your typical traditional home outlet, while level 2 is a 240 Volt Portable Cordset or Wall-mounted Charging Station (2-10 hours charging).

Mitigation Measure 3.1-8: Prior to the approval of individual phases (i.e. tentative maps, site plan review, etc.), the project applicant(s) shall develop a reasonably feasible offsite mitigation program that provides funding to offset the project-generated air emissions that are still above the Air District’s operational criteria pollutant thresholds after the adoption of other applicable air quality mitigation measures. The offsite mitigation program is subject to the review and approval of the Air District and the City of Salinas on a project-by-project basis (of phase-by-phase), and is intended to be in addition to offsets that are obtained through any on-site mitigation measures. Example projects that could be included in the offsite mitigation program may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Replace existing agricultural combustion-based generators/pumps with electric agricultural water pumps (in place of
generators/pumps;
• Replace combustion school buses with electric school buses within the local community;
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
permit(s)
Prior to
approval of
individual
phases (i.e.
tentative maps,
site plan
review, etc.)

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• Install adaptive traffic control systems;
Install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Impact 3.1-3: Project
construction has the potential to
cause a violation of an air quality
standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or
projected air quality violation
Mitigation Measure 3.1-9: Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project applicant shall prepare a grading plan subject to review and approval by the City. In the event that ground-disturbance exceeds 2.2 acres per day for initial site preparation activities that involve extensive earthmoving activities (e.g., grubbing, excavation, rough grading), and 8.1 acres per day for activities that involve minimal earth-moving (e.g., finish grading), the required grading plans shall include the following measures to be implemented as needed to prevent visible dust emissions:
• Water all active construction sites to prevent visible dust emissions.

Frequency should be based on the type of operation, soil, and wind exposure;
• Prohibit grading and earthmoving activities, and cover stock piles, during periods of high wind (over 15 mph);
• Limit vehicle speed on construction sites to 15 mph.
• Apply chemical soil stabilizers on inactive construction areas (disturbed lands within construction projects that are unused for at least four consecutive days);
• Apply non-toxic binders (e.g., latex acrylic copolymer) to exposed areas after cut and fill operations and hydroseed area; • Maintain at least 1-foot of freeboard in each haul truck; • Provide windbreaks on the windward perimeter of construction projects where adjacent to open land;
• Cover inactive storage piles;
• Sweep streets if visible soil material is carried out from the construction site; and/or
• Post a publicly visible sign written in English and Spanish which specifies the telephone number and person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond to complaints and take corrective action within 48 hours. The phone number of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) shall be visible to City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Monterey Bay
Air Resources
District
Prior to the
issuance of
grading
permits
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ensure compliance with Rule 402 (Nuisance). The sign shall be in accordance with MBARD and/or City requirements, as applicable • Use cleaner construction equipment that conforms to EPA’s second or first-most stringent Tier emission standards (e.g. Tier 3 or Tier 4 emission standards in 2019), or better; and/or
• Further, where reasonably feasible, construction equipment should include the use of alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, electricity or biodiesel.

Impact 3.1-5: The proposed
project has the potential for
public exposure to toxic air
contaminants
Mitigation Measure 3.1-10: Prior to issuance of building permits or commencing operation of any commercial building/use that would emit toxic air contaminants (such as gas stations or dry cleaning operations), the project applicant shall, at a minimum, perform prioritization screening in accordance with the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Program, Facility Prioritization Guidelines (July 1990) and the Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Information and Assessment Act. The prioritization screening shall be performed in accordance with the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association Air Toxic “Hot Spots” Program guidance. The prioritization screening shall also be conducted consistent with the guidance provided by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District, which will be responsible for determining which facilities based on their prioritization screening score, must perform a health risk assessment. In determining the need to prepare a health risk assessment, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District considers the potency, toxicity, quantity, and volume of hazardous materials released from the facility, the proximity of the facility to potential receptors, and any other factors specific to the facility that indicate that it may pose a significant health risk.

If a health risk assessment is warranted for a facility based on its prioritization score, the project applicant shall assess the facilities for the potential to expose the public to toxic air contaminants in excess of the applicable thresholds (utilizing an air dispersion modelling program such as AERMOD). As of the time of this writing, the commonly accepted threshold for cancer risk is 10 in a million for carcinogens, and the reference exposure level for non-carcinogens (HI = 1). Facilities that exceed the applicable threshold(s) have the potential to expose the public to toxic air contaminants City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Monterey Bay
Air Resources
District
Prior to
issuance of
building
permits or
commencing
operation of
any commercial
building/use
that would emit
toxic air
contaminants
(such as gas
stations or dry
cleaning
operations)

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levels that would be considered significant. Facilities that exceed the applicable threshold(s) must incorporate mitigation to reduce the risks from emission of toxic air contaminants to an acceptable level (i.e., to a level that does not exceed the applicable threshold[s]). Potential mitigation includes:
reducing the size of the facility area; rearranging the site to reduce the potential for impacts on the nearest sensitive receptors; and utilizing products that reduce the level of toxic air contaminants, or removal of such products from the operational phase of the project.

Impact 3.1-7: Cumulative impact
on the region’s air quality
Implement Mitigation Measures 3.1-1 through 3.1-10. See Mitigation Measures 3.1-1
through 3.1-8
See Mitigation
Measures 3.1-1
through 3.1-8

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Impact 3.2-2: The proposed
project has the potential to,
directly or indirectly, have a
substantial adverse effect
through habitat modifications or
reductions, cause populations to
drop below self-sustaining levels,
substantially eliminate a
community, or substantially
reduce the number of, or restrict
the range of, an endangered, rare
or threatened species, including
those considered candidate,
sensitive, or special status in
local or regional plans, policies,
regulations, or by the CDFW or
USFWS - Reptile and Amphibian
Mitigation Measure 3.2-1: Prior to issuance of grading and/or building permits, the project applicant, assisted by a qualified biologist, shall consult with the USFWS and CDFW to obtain the appropriate regulatory approvals and authorizations regarding CTS. It is anticipated that the applicant would need to coordinate with the USFWS and CDFW on any additional survey needs, beyond the surveys, assessments, and genetic testing that has already been performed on this site for this species, during the consultation process.

The surveys, assessments, and genetic testing that has already been performed, in addition to any additional survey needs, will inform what, if any, take authorization is required from CDFW to comply with CESA.

Consultation with CDFW and the USFWS shall be conducted well in advance of beginning the surveys and prior to any planned vegetation- or grounddisturbing activities.

The regulatory approvals are anticipated to include the need to submit an application for incidental take to both the USFWS (Section 7 Consultation) and CDFW (2081 incidental take permit). The project applicant’s qualified biologist shall report the conclusions reached through such consultation to the City’s Community Development Director. If either USFWS or CDFW determines that an incidental take permit is required, the project applicant shall obtain such a permit before engaging in any grading or other siteCity of Salinas Community
Development
Department
California
Department of
Fish and
Wildlife
U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service
Qualified
Biologist
Prior to
issuance of
grading and/or
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treatment activities in areas deemed to be viable CTS habitat.

It is anticipated that compensatory mitigation will be necessary for the loss of aquatic habitat associated with the 0.25-acre agricultural basin located on the east side of Natividad Road, approximately 0.4 miles north of East Boronda Road. At a minimum, the restoration and habitat creation of up to 30 acres along Gabilan Creek and 74 acres along Natividad Creek (net of any recreational amenities and public facilities required to facilitate the project) shall include ponded/basin areas that provide aquatic breeding habitat opportunities for CTS within the Specific Plan Area. The required amount of ponded/basin areas shall not be less than the 0.25 acres which is equivalent to the anticipated habitat loss, but the final calculation of aquatic habitat needed to compensate for that loss shall be determined by the USFWS and/or CDFW through the permit process. Additionally, the replacement aquatic habitat shall be designed with similar characteristics as the known 0.25-acre breeding pond including depths of at least five feet, and establishment of submergent and emergent vegetation around the perimeter of the pond/basin. All submergent and emergent vegetation around the pond/basin shall be from mature plantings to ensure that significant vegetation is established in the first year (i.e. no seeding or hydroseeding).

CTS migration and dispersal functions between breeding and aestivation sites shall be appropriately considered when designing and locating new aquatic breeding habitat within the creek corridors. The final restoration and habitat creation design shall be subject to the approval of the USFWS and CDFW.

Mitigation Measure 3.2-2: Prior to issuance of grading and/or building permits, in order to avoid and minimize impacts to California tiger salamander to the extent feasible, the proposed project activities shall be compliant with all Avoidance and Minimization Measures imposed by the USFWS and CDFW during Construction Activities. Examples of standard avoidance and minimization measures include: 1) conducting environmental education training for all construction personnel, 2) having a biologist with an incidental take permit (ITP) for CTS to be responsible for overseeing any hand excavation of burrows using hand-trowels and spades per the City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
California
Department of
Fish and
Wildlife
U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service
Qualified
Biologist
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Prior to
issuance of
grading and/or
building
permits
Prior to
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regulatory agency protocols, 3) erecting drift fencing around the work areas if occurring during the migration/breeding season, 4) inspection of drift fencing by biologist with an ITP every 72 hours during the migration/breeding season 5) installation of pit traps to capture CTS migrating during the rain events with a check twice daily (morning prior to construction start and evening after construction ends), 6) relocation of any CTS found immediately to a site designated by the USFWS and CDFW per protocol; and 7) post construction report. Any disturbance/decommissioning of the basin that is a known breeding site, shall be performed under the direction of the USFWS and/or CDFW. The decommissioning of this basin shall be performed during the non-breeding season.

In addition, the project applicant shall consult with the CDFW to determine if the Project can avoid take. If take cannot be avoided, take authorization would be required prior to initiating ground-disturbing activities to comply with CESA. Take authorization would occur through issuance of an ITP by CDFW pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081(b). In the absence of protocol surveys, the applicant can assume presence of CTS within the Plan Area and obtain an ITP from CDFW.

Mitigation Measure 3.2-3: Prior to issuance of grading and/or building permits, the project applicant, assisted by a qualified biologist, shall consult with the USFWS and CDFW to obtain the appropriate regulatory approvals and authorizations regarding CRLF. This is anticipated to include the need to submit an application for incidental take to both the USFWS (Section 7 Consultation) and CDFW (2081 incidental take permit). The project applicant’s qualified biologist shall report the conclusions reached through such consultation to the City’s Community Development Director. If either USFWS or CDFW determines that an incidental take permit is required, the project applicant shall obtain such a permit before engaging in any grading or other site-treatment activities in areas deemed to be viable CRLF habitat.

The Gabilan and Natividad Creek are CRLF habitat and both are anticipated to be expanded through habitat creation/restoration. The restoration and habitat creation include up to 30 acres along Gabilan Creek and 74 acres (net of any recreational amenities and public facilities required to facilitate the project) along Natividad Creek. Given that the creation/restoration is an Department
California
Department of
Fish and
Wildlife
U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service
Qualified
Biologist
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
California
Department of
Fish and
Wildlife
U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service
Qualified
Biologist
City of Salinas
Community
building
permits
Prior to
issuance of
grading and/or
building
permits
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expansion of habitat beyond what exists presently, it is anticipated that there would be a net increase in CRLF habitat. There is, however, the potential for temporary impacts to CRLF during the creation/restoration effort. The final restoration and habitat creation design shall be subject to the approval of the USFWS and CDFW.

Mitigation Measure 3.2-4: Prior to issuance of grading and/or building permits, in order to avoid and minimize impacts to CRLF to the extent feasible, the proposed project activities shall be compliant with all Avoidance and Minimization Measures imposed by the USFWS and CDFW during Construction Activities. Examples of standard avoidance and minimization measures include: 1) conducting environmental education training for all construction personnel, 2) having a biologist with a scientific collecting permit for CRLF to be responsible for overseeing any hand excavation of burrows using hand-trowels and spades per the regulatory agency protocols, 3) erecting drift fencing around the work areas if occurring during the migration/breeding season, 4) inspection of drift fencing by biologist with a scientific collecting permit every 72 hours during the migration/breeding season 5) installation of pit traps to capture CRLF migrating during the rain events with a check twice daily (morning prior to construction start and evening after construction ends), 6) relocation of any CRLF found immediately to a site designated by the USFWS and CDFW per protocol; and 7) post construction report.

Mitigation Measure 3.2-5: Prior to issuance of grading and/or building permits, in order to avoid and minimize impacts to WPT to the extent feasible, the proposed project activities shall be compliant with the following Avoidance and Minimization Measures: 1) conduct environmental education training for all construction personnel, 2) conduct western pond turtle surveys within creek corridors, ponded/basin areas, and irrigation ditches by a qualified biologist, 3) survey upland areas within 0.5 miles of the aquatic features for evidence of nests as well as individual turtles, 4) make a reasonable effort to capture and relocate as many western pond turtles as possible to minimize take, 5) if a nest is observed, move eggs to a suitable location or facility for incubation, and release hatchlings into the creek corridor the following autumn, 6) design habitat elements within the creek corridor to benefit western pond turtle (i.e. include logs or rafts for emergent basking sites, and upland areas adjacent to ponds in a relatively open condition), and 7) post construction report. All survey and/or handling of WPT shall be performed by a qualified biologist in consultation with the Development
Department
California
Department of
Fish and
Wildlife
U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service
Qualified
Biologist
grading and/or
building
permits

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CDFW.

Impact 3.2-3: The proposed
project has the potential to,
directly or indirectly, have a
substantial adverse effect
through habitat modifications or
reductions, cause populations to
drop below self-sustaining levels,
substantially eliminate a
community, or substantially
reduce the number of, or restrict
the range of, an endangered, rare
or threatened species, including
those considered candidate,
sensitive, or special status in
local or regional plans, policies,
regulations, or by the CDFW or
USFWS - Birds
Mitigation Measure 3.2-6: Building and grading permits and plans issued for development in the project area shall note the following: If construction activities occur during the avian breeding season (February 1 – September 15) then the project proponent shall conduct pre-construction surveys to prevent impacts to nesting birds. No more than 15 days prior to the start of construction a bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to identify any active nests within the Specific Plan Area, and shall be submitted to the City. If construction stops for a period of 15 days or more during the avian breeding season than an additional bird survey shall be conducted. The biologist will conduct a survey in the Specific Plan Area for all special-status birds protected by the federal and state ESA, MBTA and CFGC. The biologist shall map all nests that are within, and visible from, the Specific Plan Area. If nests are identified, the biologist shall map the location and establish a minimum 300-foot buffer zone around active nests. Construction activity shall be prohibited within the buffer zones until the young have fledged. Nests shall be monitored at least twice per week during the nesting season and a report submitted to the City and CDFW monthly.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Qualified
Biologist
California
Department of
Fish and
Wildlife
In conjunction
with issuance
of building and
grading
permits and
plans
Impact 3.2-5: The proposed
project has the potential to,
directly or indirectly, have a
substantial adverse effect
through habitat modifications or
reductions, cause populations to
drop below self-sustaining levels,
substantially eliminate a
community, or substantially
reduce the number of, or restrict
the range of, an endangered, rare
or threatened species, including
those considered candidate,
sensitive, or special status in
local or regional plans, policies,
regulations, or by the CDFW or
Mitigation Measure 3.2-7: Grading and/or building permits and plans issued for development in the project area shall note the following:
• Monterey Dusky-Footed Woodrat: Any vegetation/ground
disturbance to the Gabilan Creek associated with the crossings or restoration should be conducted when woodrats are least likely to breed in October through November. No more than 30 days prior to construction located within 50-feet of Gabilan Creek, a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey for Monterey dusky-footed woodrat middens. At the discretion of a qualified biologist, an exclusion buffer shall be established around any woodrat middens that can be avoided, and these exclusion zones shall be fenced as Environmentally Sensitive Areas to protect the nest. If a woodrat midden cannot be avoided, potential dismantling and relocation strategies shall be developed and presented to the City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Qualified
Biologist
In conjunction
with issuance
of building
and/or grading
permits and
plans
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USFWS - Mammals City of Salinas Community Development Department by a qualified biologist for review and/or approval. Potential dismantling and relocation strategies may include hiring a qualified biologist to dismantle the middens by hand for relocation within the restored/created habitat along Gabilan and Natividad Creeks, or outside of the project site as appropriate. If approved by the City, a qualified wildlife biologist may dismantle only middens within the project site that would be disturbed by construction activities. If young are encountered during dismantling of the midden, any removed material may be replaced and a 50-foot no-disturbance buffer would be established around the active midden. The buffer would remain until young are weaned and are able to disperse on their own accord (typically for a period of 14 days). All removed midden substrate would be collected and relocated to suitable woodland habitat outside of the project footprint. Appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., respirator, gloves, and Tyvek suit) shall be used while dismantling and relocating woodrat nest material to protect against disease carried by rodents (e.g. hantavirus).
• Bats: Fifteen days prior to construction activities within 200 feet of potential bat roosting habitat, the project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist familiar with bat biology to perform a preconstruction survey for roosting special-status bats, which shall be submitted to the City. The areas with potential bat roosting habitat include: 1) the three residential complexes located between Natividad Road and Gabilan Creek, 2) the outbuildings/structures located throughout the Specific Plan Area, and 3) Gabilan Creek.

The survey shall include a minimum of one daytime and one evening survey. The survey shall cover the trees, structures, and debris located within these complexes. If active roosting is observed, removal of the tree or building shall be avoided until the bats can be excluded. All active non-maternity roosting sites shall be fitted with passive exclusion devices, such as one-way flaps or doors, and all bats shall be allowed to leave voluntarily. Once it is confirmed that all bats have left the roost (minimum of five days), crews shall be allowed to continue work in the area. If a maternity roosting site is discovered, a minimum 50-foot buffer shall be established around

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the roost. The project applicant shall consult with the qualified biologist in order to determine if a greater buffer is warranted based on the bat species, roost location, and specific construction activities to be performed in the vicinity. The buffer shall stay in effect until all young are determined to be volant (i.e., able to fly and feed independently) by a qualified biologist. Once it is determined that all young are volant (generally by August 1st), passive exclusion devices shall be installed and all bats shall be allowed to leave voluntarily. Once it is determined by the qualified biologist that all bats have left the roost (minimum of five days), crews shall be allowed to work within the buffer zone. Project Improvement Plans will include this measure as a note in the plans.

Impact 3.2-7: The proposed
project has the potential to have
substantial adverse effect on
federally - or state- protected
wetlands (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means
Mitigation Measure 3.2-8: Prior to grading/building permit issuance in an area that would disturb the Gabilan Creek, Natividad Creek (and its tributaries), the project applicant shall obtain jurisdictional determinations from the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW for the creeks and ditches that are proposed to be disturbed. The creeks are confirmed jurisdictional and authorization for fill from the regulatory agencies (USACE-404 permit, RWQCB-Procedures for the Discharge of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State and 401 certification, CDFW-1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement) will be necessary. The irrigation ditches are anticipated to be exempt. If these regulatory agencies concur that these irrigation ditches are exempt, then no further mitigation is necessary for the irrigation ditches. If it is determined that these ditches are not exempt, authorization for fill from the regulatory agencies (USACE-404 permit, RWQCB-Procedures for the Discharge of Dredged or Fill Material to Waters of the State and 401 certification, 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement) will be necessary. At a minimum, the project applicant shall replace on a “no net loss” basis (minimum 1:1 ratio) the acreage and function of all wetlands and other waters that would be removed, lost, or degraded as a result of project implementation or operations, although a higher mitigation measure may be required by the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW through their permitting processes. It is anticipated that the restoration of Gabilan and Natividad Creeks will result in up to 104 acres of wetland and riparian habitat creation (net of any recreational amenities and public facilities required to facilitate the project), which will serve as onsite mitigation; however, a mitigation plan must be submitted and approved by the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW through the permitting processes conducted pursuant to Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404, Fish and Game Code Section 1600, and State Water Board City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
U.S. Army
Corps of
Engineers
Regional Water
Quality Control
Board
California
Department of
Fish and
Wildlife
Prior to grading
/ building
permit issuance
in an area that
would disturb
the Gabilan
Creek,
Natividad
Creek
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CULTURAL AND TRIBAL RESOURCES
Impact 3.3-1: Project
implementation may cause a
substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical
resource as defined in CEQA
Guidelines §15064.5
Mitigation Measure 3.3-1: Grading and/or building permits and plans for development in the project area shall note the following: In the event that evidence of archaeological or historical features or deposits (e.g., ceramic shard, trash scatters, lithic scatters) are uncovered (discovered) during excavation and/or grading, all work shall stop in the area of the find until an appropriate avoidance or data recovery program can be developed and implemented by a qualified archaeologist. This archaeologist shall determine whether the uncovered deposits or features qualify as either “historical resources” within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5, subdivision (a), “unique archaeological resources” as defined in Public Resources Code section 21083.2, subdivision (g), or “tribal cultural resources,” as defined in Public Resources Code section 21074. If historical resources, unique archaeological resources, or tribal cultural resources are present, the project proponent shall preserve any such resources in place if feasible as determined by the City Planner and/or implement any other feasible mitigation measures identified by the archaeologist and approve and imposed by the City. In assessing whether avoidance is feasible, the City Planner shall consider project design, logistics, and cost considerations. All costs associated with the City’s Planner’s determination of project design, logistics and cost considerations shall be borne by the developer/applicant.

Avoidance is infeasible where it would preclude the construction of important structures or infrastructure or require exorbitant expenditures.

Recommended mitigation measures shall be reviewed by the City Planner and shall be approved if feasible in light of project design, logistics, and cost considerations and, if approved, shall be implemented and completed prior to commencing further work for which grading or building permits were issued, unless otherwise directed by the City Planner. Data recovery, including photo documentation, excavation and recovery, laboratory analysis, etc., shall be an option if preservation in place is infeasible. Where resources have been determined to be “unique archaeological resources” but not “historical resources” or “tribal cultural resources,” the project proponent’s obligations shall be limited as set forth in Public Resources Code section 21083.2, subdivisions (d), (e), and (f). Grading/building permits and plans shall note this measure.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Qualified
Archaeologist
In the event
that evidence of
archaeological
or historical
features or
deposits (e.g.,
ceramic shard,
trash scatters,
lithic scatters)
are uncovered
(discovered)
during
excavation
and/or grading

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Impact 3.3-2: Project
implementation may cause a
substantial adverse change in the
significance of archaeological
resource pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines §15064.5
Implement Mitigation Measure 3.3-1. See Mitigation
Measure 3.3-1
See Mitigation
Measure 3.3-1
Impact 3.3-3: Project
implementation may directly or
indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource
Mitigation Measure 3.3-2: Grading and/or building permits and plans for development in the project area shall note the following: If paleontological resources are discovered during the course of construction, work shall be halted immediately within 50 meters (165 feet) of the discovery, the City of Salinas shall be notified, and a qualified paleontologist shall be retained to determine the significance of the discovery. If the paleontological resource is considered significant, it should be excavated by a qualified paleontologist and given to a local agency, State University, or other applicable institution, where the resource could be curated and displayed for public education purposes.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Qualified
Paleontologist
If
paleontological
resources are
discovered
during the
course of
construction
Impact 3.3-4: Project
implementation may disturb
human remains, including those
interred outside of formal
cemeteries
Mitigation Measure 3.3-3: Grading and/or building permits and plans for development in the project area shall note the following: If human remains are found during construction within the Specific Plan Area, or at off-site infrastructure improvement locations, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the area of the find or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until a qualified archeological monitor and the coroner of Monterey County are contacted. If it is determined that the remains are Native American, the coroner shall contact the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours. The Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the person or persons it believes to be the most likely descendent (MLD) from the deceased Native American. The MLD may then make recommendations to the landowner or the person responsible for the excavation work, for means of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and associated grave goods as provided in Public Resources Code section 5097.98. The landowner or his authorized representative shall rebury the Native American human remains and associated grave goods with appropriate dignity on the property in a location not subject to further disturbance if:
a) the Native American Heritage Commission is unable to identify a City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Monterey
County Coroner
Native
American
Heritage
Commission
If human
remains are
discovered
during the
course of
construction
within the
Specific Plan
Area
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b) the descendent identified fails to make a recommendation; or c) the landowner or his authorized representative rejects the recommendation of the descendent, and the mediation by the Native American Heritage Commission fails to provide measures acceptable to the landowner.

Impact 3.3-5: Project
implementation may cause a
substantial adverse change in the
significance of a tribal cultural
resource
Implement mitigation measures 3.3-1 through 3.3-3. See Mitigation Measures 3.3-3
and 3.3-4
See Mitigation
Measures 3.3-3
and 3.3-4

GREENHOUSE GASES AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Impact 3.4-1: Potential to
generate greenhouse gas
emissions, either directly or
indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the
environment
Mitigation Measure 3.4-1: Prior to the approval of the tentative maps, conditional use permits or site plan review, as applicable, the project applicant shall prepare a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (GGRP) aimed at achieving specific performance standards. The GGRP may be prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183.5(b) and shall include the following:
1) The GGRP shall, if feasible, achieve a per capita operational emissions level of 1.44 MT CO2e/service population/year by year 2040, and 0.80 MT CO2e/service population/year by year 2050. 2) Calculation of GHG emissions projection using an acceptable modeling tool such as the most recent version of CalEEMod.

GHG reduction measures may include building and site energy reduction measures, measures to reduce project-generated vehicle miles traveled, or other measures. Off-site measures such as participation in a community-wide GHG reduction program(s), if any are adopted, or payment of GHG reduction fees (carbon offsets) into a qualified existing program, may be considered after all feasible on-site reduction measures are considered. Any carbon offsets must be real, quantifiable, permanent, verifiable, enforceable, and additional, consistent with the standards set forth in Health and Safety Code section 38562, subdivisions (d)(1) and (d)(2). Such offsets shall be based on protocols City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
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consistent with the criteria set forth Section 95972, subdivision (a) of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, and shall not include offsets originating outside of California, except to the extent that the quality of the offsets, and their sufficiency under the standards set forth herein, can be verified by the City and/or the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD). Such credits must be purchased through one of the following: (i) a CARB-approved registry, such as the Climate Action Reserve, the American Carbon Registry, and the Verified Carbon Standard; (ii) any registry approved by CARB to act as a registry under the California Cap and Trade program; or (iii) through the CAPCOA GHG Rx and any program adopted the MBARD. The effectiveness of the GHG reduction measures included in the GGRP must be verifiable based on evidence presented in the GGRP. Representative GHG reduction measures which may be considered may include, but are not limited to:
• Measures identified by the California Air Pollution Control Officers’ Association in Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures: A Resource for Local Government to Assess Emission Reductions from Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures or updates to this document as may occur from time to time.
• Applicable measures identified in guidance from MBARD, if any, and/or in guidance provided by the California Air Resources Board, other regional air districts such as the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District, or other agencies with adopted GHG reduction guidance that is applicable on the date the project application is deemed complete by the City.

If the project applicant concludes that sufficient feasible GHG reduction measures are unavailable to reduce GHG emissions to below the threshold of significance (i.e., per capita operational emissions level of 1.44 MT CO2e/service population/year by 2040, and 0.80 MT CO2e/service population/year by 2050), the project applicant shall include substantial evidence in the GGRP to this effect. The GGRP shall be subject to review and approval of the City of Salinas Community Development Department prior to FINAL MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM 4.0
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approval of the tentative map or development review application, as applicable. Where the applicant concludes that the GGRP meets the threshold of significance, the Community Development Department shall determine whether, in its independent judgment, the GGRP actually does meet the threshold of significance, and shall ensure that all proposed measures will be effective and enforceable. In determining whether, as the applicant may assert, sufficient feasible GHG reduction measures are unavailable to reduce GHG emissions to below the threshold of significance, the Community Development Department shall determine, in its independent judgment, whether there might be additional feasible measures, including qualifying carbon offsets, available to meet the thresholds of significance. In making this determination, the Community Development Department shall consider the feasibility of imposing additional measures, including requiring the applicant to purchase any additional qualifying carbon offsets that might be available in the marketplace or through development of a local or regional program that could produce additional qualifying offsets. “Feasibility” in this context shall focus on the technical viability and overall cost of such additional measures, including carbon offsets, and, specifically, whether such measures (i) are technologically feasible, (ii) would substantially increase the cost of proposed housing, or (iii) would render the proposed project economically infeasible within the meaning of CEQA case law such as Uphold Our Heritage v. Town of Woodside (2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 587, 598-601. After the Community Development Department has approved a GGRP, the GGRP shall be forwarded to the City Planning Commission for its consideration and potential approval. The Planning Commission shall consider the GGRP at a noticed public hearing or meeting at which public testimony shall be considered. Any decision of the Planning Commission approving, conditioning, or denying a GGRP may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the Planning Commission decision. Upon appeal, the City Council shall consider the GGRP at a noticed public hearing or meeting at which public testimony shall be considered.

Implementation of this mitigation measure shall not be required if the City has a qualified GHG reduction plan in place on the date a future individual project application subject to the GHG reduction plan is deemed complete, the qualified GHG reduction plan reflects the most recent legislativelyadopted GHG reduction targets (e.g., the 2030 target set by SB 32), includes

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an inventory of projected GHG emissions from development within the Plan Area, and includes GHG reduction measures applicable to development within the Plan Area whose implementation is required as a condition of approval of such projects.

Impact 3.4-2: Potential to conflict
with an applicable plan, policy,
or regulation adopted for the
purpose of reducing the
emissions of greenhouse gases
Implement Mitigation Measure 3.4-1. See Mitigation
Measures 3.4-1
See Mitigation
Measures 3.4-1
Impact 3.4-4: Cumulative impact
on climate change from
increased project-related
greenhouse gas emission
See Mitigation
Measures 3.4-1
See Mitigation
Measures 3.4-1

HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Impact 3.5-1: Potential to be
located on a site which is
included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment
Mitigation Measure 3.5-1: Prior to issuance of grading permits or building permits, (including the issuance of demolition permits for agricultural support buildings) as applicable, the applicant shall hire a qualified consultant to:
1) Provide a final evaluation of the soils around the agricultural operations support buildings (residences, warehouses, barns, etc.) before they are demolished. If toxic levels of residual agrichemicals or surface staining are found, the contaminated soil shall be excavated and disposed of at an off-site disposal facility permitted to accept such waste. Any contaminated areas shall be remediated by the project applicant in accordance with recommendations made by the Monterey County Health Department Hazardous Materials Management Services, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, or other appropriate federal, State, or local regulatory agencies.
2) Investigate structures for asbestos-containing materials and lead. If asbestos-containing materials and/or lead are found in the buildings, or around the perimeters of the foundations if structures have City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to
issuance of
grading
permits or
building
permits,
(including the
issuance of
demolition
permits for
agricultural
support
buildings) as
applicable
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already been removed, a Cal-OSHA certified ACBM and lead based paint contractor shall be retained to remove the asbestos-containing materials and lead in accordance with U.S. EPA and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) standards. In addition, all activities (construction or demolition) in the vicinity of these materials shall comply with Cal/OSHA asbestos and lead worker construction standards. Any ACBM and lead shall be disposed of properly at an appropriate offsite disposal facility.

In addition, any construction activity that involves the disturbance or removal of building materials or structures must be thoroughly inspected for asbestos by a California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) prior to the construction activity, as regulated by the Federal EPA Asbestos NESHAP (National Emission Standards of Hazardous Air Pollutants) and Air District Rule 424. Work to remove any regulated quantities of asbestos must be notified to the Air District at least 10 working days prior to the beginning of work.

Any load-bearing removal in the structures is defined as a demolition activity by the Federal EPA Asbestos NESHAP regulation and District Rule 424. This activity must also be notified to the Air District at least 10 working days prior to the beginning of work.
3) The two known gasoline USTs located on APNs 211-013-003 or -010 and -011 and APN 153-091-001 shall require proper removal in accordance with Monterey County permit requirements prior to planned development. Any unused fuel and oil ASTs and containers located in the vicinity of the agricultural buildings and equipment yards shall be properly removed and recycled or disposed of. Any associated petroleum hydrocarbon subsurface impacts associated with the USTs, ASTs and fuel and oil containers/storage areas shall require proper removal in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements and recommendations by the Monterey County Health Department Hazardous Materials Management Services, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances

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Control, or other appropriate federal, State, or local regulatory agencies.
4) Investigation and reporting for Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) related soil impacts (associated with pole-mounted transformers) at the fenced former substation located on the southern portion of APN 211-013-012 shall be required prior to disturbance of the area. Soil sampling and analytical testing shall be required to determine if subsurface impacts require further assessment or remediation prior to planned development. If the investigation and analytical results of the soil samples determines the soils contain threshold levels of PCBs, materials must be disposed of as a hazardous waste and shall require proper removal in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements and recommendations by the Monterey County Health Department Hazardous Materials Management Services, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, or other appropriate federal, State, or local regulatory agencies.
5) Observations and a screening level Phase II ESA soil sampling and analytical testing shall be completed for APNs 211-013-003, -007, - 010 and -011 prior to any development approvals. Any
contaminated areas shall be remediated by the project applicant in accordance with recommendations made by the Monterey County Health Department Hazardous Materials Management Services, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, or other appropriate federal, State, or local regulatory agencies.

Mitigation Measure 3.5-2: Prior to the issuance of grading permits, existing water wells within the grading area shall be destroyed under permit from the City of Salinas and/or the Monterey County Health Department, as applicable. Any destruction of these facilities shall be in accordance with the Monterey County Well Standards for Abandonment/Destruction. The project applicant shall provide the City of Salinas with a copy of the permit and a report or other information documenting the appropriate destruction of City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Monterey
County Health
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Monterey
County Health
Department
Prior to the
issuance of
grading
permits
Prior to the
issuance of
building
permits
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these facilities.

Mitigation Measure 3.5-3: Prior to the issuance of building permits, the water well or wells that will be providing water for the applicable portion of the Specific Plan Area, shall be constructed and tested for water quality under permit from the Monterey County Health Department. The project applicant shall provide the City of Salinas with a copy of the permit and a report or other information documenting the appropriate construction and operation of these facilities.

Impact 3.5-2: Create a significant
hazard to school sites due to
siting or the placement of
infrastructure
Mitigation Measure 3.5-4: The property line of all school sites (even if it is a joint use agreement as described in subsection (o) of § 14010) shall be at least the following distance from the edge of respective power line easements as identified in the California Code of Regulations Title 5, Article 2. School Sites § 14010, Standards for School Site Selection (c):
• 100 feet for power lines that are between 50 and 133 kV.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to
approval of
improvement
plans for any
school site

HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Impact 3.6-1: The proposed
project has the potential to
violate water quality standards
or waste discharge requirements
during construction
Mitigation Measure 3.6-1: Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project proponent shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the City of Salinas prior to submitting to the RWQCB to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ amended by 2010-0014-DWQ & 2012-0006-DWQ).

The SWPPP shall be designed with Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the RWQCB has deemed to be effective at reducing erosion, controlling sediment, and managing runoff. These include: covering disturbed areas with mulch, temporary seeding, soil stabilizers, binders, fiber rolls or blankets, temporary vegetation, and permanent seeding. Sediment control BMPs, installing silt fences or placing straw wattles below slopes, installing berms and other temporary run-on and runoff diversions. These BMPs are only examples of what should be considered and shall not preclude the use of equally or more effective new or innovative approaches currently available or being developed. Final selection of BMPs will be subject to approval by City of Salinas. The SWPPP will be kept on site during construction activity and will be made available upon request to representatives of the RWQCB or the City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
Regional Water
Quality Control
Board
Prior to
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grading
permits

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City of Salinas.

Impact 3.6-2: The proposed
project has the potential to
violate water quality standards
or waste discharge requirements
during operation
Mitigation Measure 3.6-2: Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project proponent shall submit to the Salinas Public Works Department the project Improvement Plans. The Improvement Plans shall be consistent with the City’s Development Standards, Standard Plans, and current NPDES permit requirements at the time of permitting. The NPDES permit granted to the City of Salinas by the Central Coast RWQCB (RWQCB – Central Coast Region, 2019) requires the following:

I. Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs – Erosion control and sediment control BMPs shall be designed, installed, and maintained to reduce the discharge of pollutants from construction sites to the maximum extent practical (MEP) and protect water quality;
II. Erosion and sediment from slopes and channels shall be controlled by implementing an effective combination of erosion control (source control) and other sediment control BMPs; and
III. Soil Stabilization – Stabilization of disturbed areas shall, at a minimum, be initiated immediately whenever any clearing, grading, excavating, or other earth disturbing activities have permanently ceased.

Additionally, the Improvement Plans shall be consistent with the requirements of the City’s most current Stormwater Development Standards for New and Redevelopment Projects. The City of Salinas Stormwater Standards for New and Redevelopment Projects (City of Salinas, 2013) require the following practices:

I. Limit disturbance of creeks and natural drainage features and provide setbacks according to the City’s latest NPDES permit; II. Minimize compaction of highly permeable soils; and
III. Limit clearing and grading of native vegetation to the minimum needed to build the project and provide fire
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Department
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grading
permits
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Mitigation Measure 3.6-3: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit to the Salinas Public Works Department a Stormwater Control Plan detailing plans and calculations for water quality best management practices (BMPs) and water quality detention/retention basins designed to meet the applicable regulatory requirements and to reduce contaminant loadings to receiving waters to the maximum extent practicable.

The approved Stormwater Control Plans shall be submitted to the Central Coast RWQCB through SMARTS as part of the project’s SWPPP permit documents.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-4: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit to the Salinas Public Works Department a Stormwater Control Plan detailing plans and calculations for operational water quality best management practices (BMPs) and water quality detention basins designed to prevent to the maximum extent practicable the creation of new sources of polluted runoff. Operational water quality BMPs may include extended detention basins, wet ponds/detention basins, porous pavement, inlet filters, vegetative BMPs, underground infiltration systems, vegetative swales, or storm drain stenciling and posting of signage. The detailed plans and calculations shall be subject to review and approval by the Salinas Public Works Department.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-5: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit a Hydrologic study as part of the Stormwater Control Plan to the Salinas Public Works Department detailed plans and calculations for supplemental retention and peak flow control.

BMPs will be designed to meet regulatory requirements and to reduce peak flows during storm events below peak flows under pre-project conditions. The detailed plans and calculations shall be subject to review and approval by the Salinas Public Works Department.

City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans

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Impact 3.6-3: The proposed
project has the potential to
substantially deplete
groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge
Mitigation Measure 3.6-6: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall site, and design and include an Operation and Maintenance Plan for stormwater retention/infiltration basins and infiltration promoting BMPs sufficient to assure that there is no reduction in groundwater recharge. In order to assure there is no reduction in recharge, the plan shall result in circumstances which maintain infiltration to support baseflow and interflow to wetlands and surface waters, and deep vertical infiltration to groundwater. The site, design, and installation shall be consistent with the requirements of the City’s Stormwater Development Standards for New and Redevelopment Projects. The contents of the site, landscaping (ground cover, bushes and trees, etc.) and irrigation (as applicable), design, and installation shall be included in a Stormwater Control Plan. The Stormwater Control Plan shall be reflected on the Improvement Plans and subject to review and approval by the Salinas Public Works Department and the City Planner. All basins shall be designed to have a natural appearance through the use of varied bank slopes (through grading) and appropriate landscaping (ground cover, bushes, trees, etc.) and irrigation (as applicable). A landscaping plan, irrigation plan and maintenance plan (all prepared by a qualified professional) shall be submitted for the review and approval of the Public Works Department and the City Planner.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-7: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall site, design, and include an Operation and Maintenance Plan for post-construction BMPs and supplemental stormwater detention basins in accordance with City of Salinas stormwater development standards. Maintenance procedures (including frequency of procedure, cleaning schedules, applicant responsibility for each procedure, performance standards, or other means) and funding mechanisms shall be established for those facilities to assure adequate long-term performance and success in treating the water and controlling infiltration into the groundwater. The Improvement Plans and Operation and Maintenance Plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Salinas Public Works Department.

City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Impact 3.6-6: Place housing or
structures that would
impede/redirect flows within a
100-year, or 200-year flood
Mitigation Measure 3.6-8: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit an application for a letter of map revision based on fill (LOMR-F) to the City of Salinas floodplain administrator and FEMA with pertinent information and studies for approval that indicates no City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
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hazard area as mapped on a
federal Flood Hazard Boundary
or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation
map
building construction would take place within remapped FEMA flood zones AE and A and that no changes to the regulated floodway will result in an increase in the base flood elevation or impact the downstream waterways.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-9: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Salinas Public Works Department detailed grading plans and calculations designed to place enough fill onto the shaded Zone X area as to raise the land surface elevation above the base flood elevation so that flooding hazards are minimized to a FEMA flood standard. The project applicant shall submit an application for a LOMR-F to the City of Salinas floodplain administrator and FEMA with pertinent information for approval.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-10: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Salinas Public Works Department and the City Planner, detailed plans, calculations, landscaping (and irrigation, as applicable) plans, and design basis reports for creek corridor restoration, including detention/retention/water quality basins, within the flood hazard extents identified as Zones A and AE that provide assurances that during large storm events, creek flows and sediment transport from upstream sources are not impeded at the same time as when the adjacent basins are at or near capacity. The design basis reports for creek corridor restoration shall also be submitted to the USACE, USFWS, and RWQCB and any required permitting processed prior to City approval. All basins shall be designed to have a natural appearance through the use of varied bank slopes (through grading) and appropriate landscaping (ground cover, bushes, trees, etc.) and irrigation (as applicable). A landscaping plan, irrigation plan and maintenance plan (all prepared by a qualified professional) shall be submitted for review and approval of the Public Works Department and the City Planner.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-11: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit a Stormwater Control Plan that provides sufficient supporting documentation and calculations to the Salinas Public Works Department to address sediment transport issues of finegrained materials from upstream and local sources that could clog City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement

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infiltration capacities and could fill required storage space within the stormwater basins at the downstream boundaries of the project area to the extent practicable.

The calculations to address these sediment transport issues may include:
• A streamflow and sediment transport (bedload and suspended sediment) data collection monitoring program that begins one- to two-years pre-construction and continues through a mandated postproject timeframe and would provide volumetric information for calculations related to the potential for sediment deposition. • Pre-project measurements could be used to estimate sediment loading, which could inform the design of mitigation measures and enable estimates of maintenance frequencies needed ensure ongoing efficacy of the measures. During project execution and after project completion, measurements of bedload and suspended sediment in the channel at the downstream boundary of the project could be used to verify performance of sediment management measures and avoidance of associated sediment transport impacts.
• The United States Geological Survey gage record on Gabilan Creek (#11152600) contains limited suspended sediment data that was collected in March and April of 2017. These data could be used to compare to and/or validate measurements obtained via field data collection.

Strategies and measures to address these sediment transport issues may include:
• Bioretention Basins: Bioretention basin features provide multiple water quality functions for stormwater systems, including performing as depositional areas for sediments that settle and get trapped in the bioretention media.

An operations and maintenance plan shall be used to address specific plans
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maintenance requirements related to sediment accumulation, such that basin media remediation would take place when a threshold condition (such as a certain amount of sediment accumulation on the basin floor) is reached. For instance, if sediment deposition exceeds a depth of 2-inches, even a small patch, the sediment would require removal to keep the basin functioning properly.

Furthermore, the functional lifespan of bioretention media (mulch, soils, drain rock, underdrain) is generally about 15 years. Annual monitoring reports could be used to track basin performance under varying wet season conditions and used to guide media replacement timing.
• Treatment Wetlands: Treatment wetlands are designed to mimic the natural infiltration, nutrient cycling, habitat, and a myriad of other important ecological functions provided by natural wetlands.

Treatment wetlands could be constructed at storm drain outfall locations or adjacent to or off-channel from a creek channel.

Wetlands could vary between those that are highly designed and may need relatively high levels of maintenance to more naturally based designs that may need more limited maintenance, each with varying levels of treatment potential.

Treatment performance is a function of wetland to watershed ratio, wetland treatment design, area hydrology, hydraulic residence time, and source pollutants. The preferred residence time through wetlands varies based on vegetation type and quantity, water depth, temperature, and design flow rates. Having a lower design flow rate can result in longer hydraulic residence time, which is preferred particularly at the start of a rainy season, since the “first flush” volume of stormwater runoff will generally contain the highest concentrations of pollutants. Treatment wetland design generally considers dry season irrigation return flows and first flush principles. • Vegetated Banks/Riparian Corridor: Trees and other riparian corridor vegetation appropriate to the environment, such as willows, could

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grow rapidly on channel banks and trap sediments, removing sediment from streamflows as well as from local surface runoff. • Floodplains: Floodplains provide one of the most important storage spaces for sediment as it moves discontinuously through a watershed. Naturally functioning floodplains generally extend laterally past the immediate riparian buffer zone into relatively flat areas. Floodplain access could be provided by bank and channel grading at specified design storm flows. The rate of sediment deposition on floodplains is largely dependent on the frequency of inundating flows, the suspended sediment loads in the river, available floodplain area, and presence of vegetation.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-12: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall provide an Operation and Maintenance Plan as part of the Stormwater Control Plan with sufficient supporting documentation and calculations for review and approval by the Salinas Public Works Department demonstrating that risks associated with reduction of infiltration capacity in the detention/retention/water quality basins shall be minimized to the maximum extent practicable.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-13: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall provide the Salinas Public Works Department with sufficient supporting documentation and calculations that the risks associated with basin embankment side slope failure because of the non-cohesive nature of Gabilan and Natividad Creek corridor sediments will be minimized to the extent practicable.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-14: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall provide operations, maintenance, and SWPPP procedures for review and approval by the Salinas Public Works Department such that any detention/retention/water quality basin issues associated with sedimentation or loss of infiltration capacities are addressed by the operations, maintenance, and SWPPP procedures. Should the Salinas Public Works Department find that sedimentation or loss of infiltration capacities are addressed and subsequently approve the operations, City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
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maintenance, and SWPPP procedures, the applicant shall implement the procedures through the lifetime of the project.

Mitigation Measure 3.6-15: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, the project applicant shall provide the Salinas Public Works Department with operations, maintenance, and SWPPP procedures such that any detention/retention/water quality basin issues associated with embankment side slope failures are addressed by the operations, maintenance, and SWPPP procedures. Should the Salinas Public Works Department find that any detention/retention/water quality basin issues associated with embankment side slope failures are addressed and subsequently approve the operations, maintenance, and SWPPP procedures, the applicant shall implement the procedures through the lifetime of the project.

All basins shall be designed to have a natural appearance through the use of varied bank slopes (through grading) and appropriate landscaping (ground cover, bushes, trees, etc.) and irrigation (as applicable). A landscaping plan, irrigation plan and maintenance plan (all prepared by a qualified professional) shall be submitted for review and approval of the Public Works Department and the City Planner.

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Public Works
Department
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans

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NOISE
Impact 3.7-2: The proposed
project has the potential to
increase noise levels associated
with construction activities
Mitigation Measure 3.7-1: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans and respective permits, plans shall note that construction activities shall adhere to the requirements of the City of Salinas Municipal Code with respect to hours of operation.

Mitigation Measure 3.7-2: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans and respective permits, plans shall note that all equipment shall be fitted with factory equipped mufflers and in good working order. All stationary noise generating equipment (i.e. generators) shall be located at least 200 feet from a sensitive receptor. All construction staging areas shall be located at least 200 feet from a sensitive receptor.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
Impact 3.7-4: The proposed
project has the potential to
expose new sensitive receptors
to excessive transportation noise
Mitigation Measure 3.7-3: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans and respective permits, the plans shall note the location, design, and construction details of the eight-foot to nine-foot tall sound walls and/or landscaped berm/wall combinations, as applicable, that will be constructed along the primary Specific Plan Area roadways, adjacent to proposed residential dwellings, in order to achieve the City’s exterior noise standards.

At the City’s discretion, wall heights which achieve the City’s conditionally acceptable 60-70 dB Ldn noise standard may be allowed. See the Draft EIR Table 3.7-14 for specific noise barrier/wall heights along each roadway.

Additionally, at the City’s discretion, alternative noise reduction measures which achieve the City’s conditionally acceptable 60-70 dB Ldn noise standard may be allowed. Alternative noise reduction measures, such as building orientation and use of noise-attenuating features, can be utilized provided that a site-specific acoustical analysis is conducted that demonstrates that the alternative methods would ensure that noise levels do not exceed the City’s conditionally acceptable 60-70 dB Ldn noise standard.

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the design approval by the City of Salinas to ensure that it is visually pleasing. Wood is not permitted due to eventual warping and degradation of acoustical performance. The walls shall not have gaps or penetrations which allow sound to flank through or around the walls. Small gaps which may occur using materials such as "keystone" blocks shall be avoided.

Additionally, in accordance with Section 5-03.19 of the City’s Municipal Code, best management practices shall be incorporated into the sound wall design in order to control graffiti and/or mitigate the potential impacts of graffiti.

These graffiti prevention best management practices may include, without limitation:
(1) The use or the installation and maintenance of ant-graffiti materials and surface treatments approved by the City on likely graffiti-attracting surfaces.
(2) Installation and maintenance of landscaping to discourage defacement of and/or protect likely graffiti-attracting surfaces. (3) Installation and maintenance of lighting to protect likely graffitiattracting surfaces. (4) Immediate removal of graffiti by appropriate means within seventy-two hours.
(5) Incorporation of architectural or design elements or features to discourage graffiti defacement in accordance with the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
(6) Authorizing right of access by city employees or contract agents to remove graffiti if not removed within specified time periods. (7) Supplying the city at its request with paint (of the appropriate color and type), cleaning agents, and/or other materials acceptable to the city to abate or to deter graffiti.
(8) Other requirements, as deemed reasonably feasible by the city planner, to deter, to protect or to reduce the potential for graffiti

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defacement.

Mitigation Measure 3.7-4: Prior to the approval of building permits, the first row of residential dwellings located along E. Boronda Road and Constitution Boulevard shall include windows having a Sound Transmission Class (STC) 35, or higher, rating installed in second floor facades and rooms that have windows or doors that abut or face E. Boronda Road and/or Constitution Boulevard. Exterior walls shall also require 3-coat stucco and RC-channels, sheathing, or another acceptable construction application that effectively attenuates noise intrusion to the interior of the house. The exterior wall specifications would specifically apply to the first row of homes that abut or face E. Boronda Road and/or Constitution Boulevard and only apply to the facades facing these roadways. The specifications do not apply to single story homes, or the first floor of a two-story home, both of which are attenuated by the sound wall. These requirements shall be included in the building plans for the specific dwelling units and noted on the building permits. A detailed analysis of any additional interior mitigation measures shall be conducted when building plans are available and prior to building permit issuance to verify these requirements. These requirements shall also be noted in the site improvement plans prior to approval by the City.

Mitigation Measure 3.7-5: Prior to the approval of building permits, mechanical ventilation shall be required in the first row of all residential dwellings that abut E. Boronda Road and Constitution Boulevard, as desired for acoustical isolation, to keep their doors and windows closed and still maintain acceptable interior temperature and noise levels. This requirement shall be included in the building plans for the specific dwelling units and noted on the building permits. This requirement shall also be noted in the site improvement plans prior to approval by the City.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to
approval of
building
permits
Prior to
approval of
building
permits
Impact 3.7-5: The proposed
project has the potential to
expose sensitive receptors to
substantial noise from proposed
park and school uses
Mitigation Measure 3.7-6: Prior to the approval of site improvement plans, as applicable, when parks or play areas are located near residential uses, the center of active play areas, such as football fields, soccer fields or other athletic fields, shall be located at a minimum distance of 90-feet from the nearest residential property lines. Large active play areas shall comply with the 60 dB Leq and 70 dB Lmax standards, and shall include these further noise level evaluations during the design phases of future park areas.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the
approval of site
improvement
plans
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Parks shall be designed such that residences front, or side in limited locations where approved by the City Planner, to the park. Minimum 6-foot tall sound walls and/or landscaped berms shall be constructed where school site directly abuts a residential property line in instances where site design (i.e., minimum distances, siting of activity areas, etc.) cannot achieve the 60 dB Leq and 70 dB Lmax noise standards. No wall shall be required where residential uses are fronted towards a park or school site and separated by a roadway or a walkway.

Noise barrier walls shall be constructed of concrete panels, concrete masonry units, stucco or manufactured materials (with a density of four pounds per square foot or greater), earthen landscaped berms, or any combination of these materials as determined appropriate by the Salinas Public Works Department and the City Planner. The design/appearance of the walls is subject to the design approval by the Salinas Public Works Department and the City Planner based upon the standards contained in the Central Area Specific Plan and the Salinas Zoning Code, as applicable to ensure that it is visually pleasing. Wood is not permitted due to eventual warping and degradation of acoustical performance. The walls shall not have gaps or penetrations which allow sound to flank through or around the walls. Small gaps which may occur using materials such as "keystone" blocks shall be avoided. Additionally, in accordance with Section 5-03.19 of the City’s Municipal Code, best management practices shall be incorporated into the sound wall design in order to control graffiti and/or mitigate the potential impacts of graffiti (see Mitigation Measure 3.7-3 for further discussion of best management practices).

Impact 3.7-6: The proposed
project has the potential to
expose sensitive receptors to
substantial noise from proposed
commercial mixed-uses
Mitigation Measure 3.7-7: Prior to the approval of development review permits, the plans shall demonstrate: where mixed use commercial, business professional, office, or similar uses face residential uses or where loading docks or truck circulation routes face residential areas, the following measures shall be included in the project design:
• All HVAC equipment shall be located within mechanical rooms where possible or shielded from view with solid or grated barriers; • Emergency generators shall comply with the City’s noise criteria at the nearest noise-sensitive receivers;
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the
approval of
development
review permits

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• Delivery/loading activities shall comply with the Salinas Zoning Code standards and regulations; and
The applicant shall submit a noise study to verify that the appropriate noise control measures have been incorporated into the project design and will achieve compliance with the City’s noise level standards.

Impact 3.7-7: The proposed
project has the potential to
expose sensitive receptors to
substantial noise from proposed
well sites
Mitigation Measure 3.7-8: The potential well sites are shown in the Specific Plan. The actual wells are subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by the City pursuant to the requirements of the Salinas Zoning Code and the Central Area Specific Plan. The potential well sites and the CUP requirement for said facilities shall be clearly noted on the site improvement plans.

Prior to approval of the CUP and subsequent issuance of the building permits for the wells, the plans shall demonstrate that the following measures shall be included in the project design:
• The wells have been designed and will be built to not exceed a noise level of 55 dB Leq at the nearest residential or school property line during normal operation of the facilities;
• The generators shall not be permitted to exceed the City’s daytime noise standard of 60 dB Leq;
• The generators shall be tested only during daytime hours; and Additionally, that the wells have been designed (in accordance with the Central Area Specific Plan) to incorporate decorative screen walls, landscaping and other features to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to
approval of the
CUP and
subsequent
issuance of the
building
permits for the
well and
treatment plant
facilities

PUBLIC SERVICES AND RECREATION
Impact 3.9-1: The proposed
project may require the
construction of fire department
facilities which may cause
substantial adverse physical
Mitigation Measure 3.9-1: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each dwelling unit (and prior to issuance of building permits for non-residential uses), the applicant shall pay all applicable project impact fees per the impact fee schedule.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the
issuance of a
Certificate of
Occupancy for
each dwelling
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environmental impacts unit (and prior
to issuance of
building
permits for
non-residential
uses)
Impact 3.9-3: Project
implementation may result in the
need for the construction of new
schools, which has the potential
to cause substantial adverse
physical environmental impacts
Mitigation Measure 3.9-2: Prior to the issuance of building permits for each dwelling unit, the applicant shall pay applicable school fees mandated by SB 50 to the Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD), Alisal Union School District (AUSD), and/or Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD) (only required for the SRUSD if the school district boundary adjustment between the SRUSD and the AUSD is not completed as anticipated) and provide documentation of said payment to the City.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the
issuance of
building
permits for
each dwelling
unit

TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
Impact 3.10-1: Under Existing
Plus Project conditions,
implementation of the proposed
Specific Plan would conflict with
the performance measures
established by the City of Salinas,
Monterey County, and Caltrans
Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-1: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share funding for the optimization of existing signal timings at North Main Street/Laurel Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-2: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share funding for the widening of the intersection at Natividad Road/East Laurel Drive to add additional northbound and southbound through lanes, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). This improvement is part of the City’s Traffic Improvement Program. Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
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Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-3: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share funding for the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of North Sanborn Road/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-4: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share funding for the optimization of existing signal timings and to add an eastbound left turn pocket at the intersection of Sherwood Drive/Natividad Road & East Bernal Drive/La Posada Way, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. This condition includes the addition of an eastbound left turn pocket and optimization of the existing signal timing to better accommodate the expected changes in traffic distribution and volume with implementation of the proposed project. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-5: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share funding for the optimization of existing signal timings and splits at the South Sanborn/North Sanborn/John Street intersection, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
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shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-6: Prior to the approval of final improvement plans for each tentative map, each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall contribute its fair-share funding to the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Regional Development Impact Fee (RDIF) Program and the City of Salinas’ Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program, as determined by the TAMC and the City of Salinas, respectively, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant. These programs include improvements to U.S. 101 that would improve mainline and ramp junction operations, which would mitigate the proposed project’s impact to the U.S. 101 ramp junctions affected by the proposed project (i.e. the Northbound Boronda Road OffRamp and Northbound West Laurel Drive Off-Ramp.

City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Impact 3.10-2: Under Existing
Plus Project and Central Area
Specific Plan conditions,
implementation of the proposed
Specific Plan may conflict with
the performance measures
established by the City of Salinas,
Monterey County, and Caltrans
Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-7: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share funding for the installation of a traffic signal at San Juan Grade Road/Van Buren Avenue, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans for each stage of project development shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-8: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding to optimize the existing traffic signal timing and splits at intersection of North Main Street/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
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issuance for

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note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-10: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding to convert the eastbound right turn lane to a shared through-right turn lane at Natividad Road/East Laurel Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-11: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of North Sanborn Road/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
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prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design.

Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Impact 3.10-3: Under Cumulative
Plus Project conditions,
implementation of the proposed
Specific Plan may conflict with
the transportation performance
Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-14: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall contribute its fair-share of funding to the TAMC Regional Development Impact Fee to provide improvements addressing this impact identified as the installation of a City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and

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measures established by the City
of Salinas, Monterey County, and
Caltrans
traffic signal at intersection of U.S. 101 Southbound Ramps/Echo Valley Road/Crazy Horse Canyon Road. Regional fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas in consultation with TAMC. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-15: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall contribute its fair-share of the TAMC Regional Development Impact Fee to provide improvements addressing this impact identified as the installation of a traffic signal at intersection of U.S. 101 Northbound Ramps/Crazy Horse Canyon Road. Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas in consultation with TAMC.

Fees are payable prior to final improvement plans for each tentative map.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-17: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a traffic signal at intersection of Natividad Road/Rogge Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall consider the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
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Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-18: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a traffic signal at intersection of Natividad Road/Russell Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design, as specified by the City of Salinas Public Works Department.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-20: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a northbound right turn overlap phase at the intersection of North Main Street/West Laurel Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential

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Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-21: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a southbound left turn lane at the intersection of Constitution Boulevard/East Laurel Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-23: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a northbound through lane, the addition of a northbound right turn overlap phase, and the conversion of the westbound through lane to a westbound shared through-left turn lane at the intersection of North Main Street/East Bernal Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
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improvement plans shall note these improvements and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-25: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of an eastbound left turn lane at the intersection of Williams Road/East Boronda Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-26: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a westbound left turn lane at the intersection of South Davis Road/Blanco Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-27: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share contribution for the installation of a northbound left turn lane at the City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development

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intersection of Main Street/Blanco Road, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement. This condition shall include the use of currently available Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS) in the intersection design.

City of Salinas
Public Works
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the
approval of
final
improvement
plans for each
tentative map
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
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Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-31: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of a southbound left turn lane at East Front Street/Sherwood Drive/Market Drive, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for non-residential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-32: Each project applicant for development within the Specific Plan Area shall provide its fair-share of funding for the installation of an eastbound through lane at Salinas Street/North Main Street/West Market Street/East Market Street, in proportion to the area planned for development by such project applicant, in accordance with City policies (payable prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for residential and prior to building permit issuance for nonresidential development). Total fees shall be determined by the City of Salinas. The final improvement plans shall note this improvement and the fair-share funding requirement.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-36: Implement previously City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to

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identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-28, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at Old Stage Road/Hebert Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-43: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-3, which identifies the need to install a roundabout at the intersection at North Sanborn Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
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Road/Boronda Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-44: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-22, which identifies the need to install a traffic signal at the intersection at Old Stage Road/Williams Road/Private Road.

Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-49: Implement previously identified Recommended Condition of Approval 3.10-26, which identifies the need install a westbound left turn lane at the intersection of South Davis Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential

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Road/Blanco Road.

City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
City of Salinas
Community
Development
Department
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
Prior to
issuance of
Certificate of
Occupancy for
residential and
prior to
building permit
issuance for
non-residential
development
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OTHER ISSUES ADDRESSED IN THE FINAL SUPPLEMENT FOR THE 2002 SALINAS GENERAL PLAN FINAL PROGRAM EIR

AESTHETICS
A1 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program CD-1 – City Gateway Guidelines. Implementation Program CD-1 requires the City to implement the City’s Gateway Guidelines addressing identification graphics and entry signs, lighting, and landscaping for the City’s major entry points identified in Figure CD-1.

Community
Development
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

A2 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program CD-2 – Architectural Design. Implementation Program CD-2 requires the City to strengthen the City’s Design Guidelines and require compliance to enhance the City’s visual appeal and ensure compatible, aesthetically pleasing development with particular emphasis on: 1) historic areas of the community; and 2) properties visible from Highway 101.

Community
Development,
Redevelopment
Agency
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

A3 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program CD-3 – Lighting Ordinance, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program CD-3 requires the City to improve the City Lighting Ordinance to ensure that: 1) all future outdoor lights include cut-off lenses to minimize light dispersion above the fixture head; 2) a lighting study is required to be performed when appropriate to ensure adequate light levels, while not exceeding industry standards; and 3) sky glow is reduced.

Community
Development
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

A4 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program CD-4 – Landscaping Standards, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program CD4 requires the City to implement landscaping requirements for public and private development and redevelopment projects to promote greater visual and functional compatibility with residential development and pedestrian/bicycle use.

Community
Development,
Redevelopment
Agency
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

A5 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program CD-5 – Review Discretionary Development Projects, on an ongoing basis.

Implementation Program CD-5 requires the City to review discretionary development proposals for potential aesthetics impacts per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The standards established in the Zoning Code, the City’s Design Guidelines, Landscaping Standards, Lighting Ordinance, Gateway Guidelines, the projects incorporation of Traditional Community
Development
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

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Neighborhood Development (TND) characteristics, and the projects potential to damage or block scenic resources and views will be used to determine the significance of impacts. If potential impacts are identified, mitigation in the form of project redesign (e.g., bulk, height, architectural details, lighting) will be required to reduce the impact to a level less than significant.

A6 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-10 – Buffers, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program COS-10 requires the City to encourage the provision and maintenance of buffers, such as roadways, topographic features, and open space, to prevent incompatibilities between agricultural and non-agricultural land uses. A number of factors shall be used to determine the appropriate buffer, including type of agricultural use, topography, and pesticide and machinery use, among others.

Community
Development
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

A7 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-9 – Boronda Memorandum of Understanding, on an ongoing basis.

Implementation Program COS-9 requires the City to continue to cooperate with the County of Monterey to implement the Boronda Memorandum of Understanding, which directs that City growth occur generally to the north and east away from the most productive farmland.

Community
Development,
County of
Monterey
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

A8 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-7 – City-Centered Growth, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program LU-7 requires the City to give priority to redevelopment and infill projects that reduce development pressure on agricultural lands and establish an incentive program to promote these projects, such as priority permit processing and density bonuses, for such developments.

Community
Development,
Redevelopment
Agency
Ongoing –
though the
project convert
existing
agricultural
lands to urban
development,
the City is
required to
implement this
measure
everywhere it
applies.

A9 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program CD-8 – California Main Street Program on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program CD-8 requires the City to expand community participation in the Community
Development,
Public Works,
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
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Main Street Program and continue to work with the Program to create an identity that emphasizes our cultural heritage and attracts businesses and consumers to the downtown area.

Redevelopment
Agency,
Oldtown
Salinas
organization
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

A10 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-14 – Historic/Architectural Preservation, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program COS-13 requires the City to consider implementing a historic/architectural preservation program and a historic/architectural preservation ordinance that encourages public/private partnerships to preserve and enhance historically significant buildings in the community.

Measures to implement may include, but are not limited to, Transfer of Development Rights (TDR), establishment of criteria for a historic/architectural resources review process, and implementation of a Mills Act program. TDR could benefit the community by protecting historic resources through an agreement that allows the development potential (“rights”) on the historic property to be transferred to another property when the historic resources on the original property is preserved.

The Mills Act program would involve the City entering into a contract with a property owner to change how the County Assessor calculates taxes on their property in exchange for the continued preservation of the property by the property owner. The adjusted property taxes are recalculated using a formula in the Mills Act and Revenue and Taxation Code.

Community
Development,
Redevelopment
Agency, City
Manager’s
Office, City
Council, County
Assessors
Office
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
AG1 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-9 – Boronda Memorandum of Understanding, which requires the City to continue to cooperate with the County of Monterey to implement the Boronda Memorandum of Understanding, which directs that City growth occur generally to the north and east away from the most productive farmland.

Community
Development,
County of
Monterey
Ongoing – the
project would
comply with
this measure.

AG2 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-7 – City-Centered Growth, which requires the City to give priority to redevelopment and infill projects that reduce development pressure on agricultural lands. Establish an incentive program to promote these projects, such as priority permit processing and density bonuses for such Community
Development,
Redevelopment
Agency
Ongoing –
although the
project would
develop
agricultural

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developments. lands, the City
gives infill
development
priority for
development
an ongoing
basis.

AG3 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-11, which requires the City to be consistent with the County of Monterey’s “Right-to-Farm” Ordinance, and the County of Monterey Draft General Plan Policy LU-7.8 and Actions LU-7.b and LU-7.c, revise the City’s Zoning Ordinance to require the recordation of a Right-to-Farm Notice as a condition of discretionary permit approval for residential development within 1,000 feet of an established agricultural operation. The purpose of the Notice is to acknowledge that residents in the area may experience inconveniences and discomfort associated with the normal farming and grazing activities, such as noise and dust. The Notice shall specifically state that a variety of activities may occur that may be incompatible with the proposed development and that an established agricultural operation in full compliance with applicable laws, shall not be considered a nuisance due to changes in the surrounding area. The Notice shall also state that a person’s right to recover under a nuisance claim against these activities may be restricted.

Community
Development,

ACOE, FWS,
CDFG
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

AG4 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-10 - Buffers, which requires the City to encourage the provision and maintenance of buffers, such as roadways, topographic features, and open space, to prevent incompatibilities between agricultural and nonagricultural land uses. A number of factors shall be used to determine the appropriate buffer, including type of agricultural use, topography, and pesticide and machinery use, among others.

Community
Development
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

AG5 The City will work with the County of Monterey, and other local jurisdictions, to create and implement an agricultural land conservation easement program including such measures as securing the dedication of easements or by paying a mitigation fee that could be used to purchase easements through a mitigation bank.

Community
Development
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

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LAND USE AND PLANNING
LU1 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-3 – Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update, which requires the City to review and update the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance to ensure consistency with the General Plan and to help implement the General Plan policies and New Urbanism principles.

Community
Development,
Public Works
Ongoing – the
project is
consistent with
the General
Plan and
follows New
Urbanism
principles.

LU2 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-8 – Local Agency Formation Commission, which requires the City to be consistent with a portion of Draft Policy LU 3.4 of the Monterey County Draft General Plan, and to cooperate with LAFCO and the County of Monterey to direct growth outside the City limits to the Future Growth Area, on lands that are served or are planned to be served, with a full range of urban services, such as public water and sewer, an extensive road network, public transit, safety and emergency response services, parks, trails, and open space.

Community
Development,
LAFCO, County
of Monterey
Ongoing – the
Central Area
Specific Plan is
consistent
these
requirements.

LU3 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-22 – Salinas Municipal Airport Master Plan, which requires the City to update and implement the Airport Master Plan. Funding has been approved to update the Salinas Municipal Airport Master Plan. The update should contain the following: address minimum distance for the Eastern bypass south of airport, define how the Eastern bypass can best be integrated with ILS approach, and determine limitations on surrounding land uses and new roadways to allow continuation of airport operations, including the potential lengthening of runway 31/13, and the California International Airshow. Upon any update of the Airport Master Plan, the Monterey County Airport Land Use Plan or the California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook, the Salinas General Plan will be reviewed and revised, as necessary.

Community
Development,
Salinas Airport
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

LU4 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-23 – Monterey County Airport Land Use Plan, which requires the City to continue to support the implementation of the Monterey County Airport Land Use Plan (MCALUP) and support the timely update of the MCALUP to Community
Development,
Salinas Airport,
County of
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it

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meet new State guidelines. Monterey applies.

LU5 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-9 – Boronda Memorandum of Understanding, which requiring the City to continue to cooperate with the County of Monterey to implement the Boronda Memorandum of Understanding, which directs that City growth occur generally to the north and east away from the most productive farmland.

Community
Development,
County of
Monterey
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

LU6 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-7, which requires the City to encourage City-Centered Growth and give priority to redevelopment and infill projects that reduce development pressure on agricultural lands. The City will also establish an incentive program to promote these projects, such as priority permit processing and density bonuses for such developments.

HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
H1 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-8 – Household Hazardous Waste Program, which requires the City to continue to work with the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority to implement the Household Hazardous Waste program to protect resident from dangers resulting from the use, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials used in the home.

County of
Monterey
Environmental
Health Division,
Salinas Valley
Solid Waste
Authority
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H2 The City will implement General Plan implementation Program S-9 – Small Business Hazardous Waste Program, which requires the City to continue to work with the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority to implement the Small Business Hazardous Waste Program, which allows qualified small businesses to dispose of their hazardous wastes at the Salinas Hazardous Household Waste Collection Facility.

County of
Monterey
Environmental
Health Division,
Salinas Valley
Solid Waste
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

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H3 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-7 – Hazardous Materials, which requires the City to minimize public health risks and environmental risks from the use, transport, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials by:
• Cooperating with federal, state, and county agencies to effectively regulate the management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste;
• Cooperating with the County of Monterey to implement the applicable portions of the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan;
• Identifying roadway transportation routes for conveyance of hazardous materials (the City does not exercise jurisdictional over transportation of freight along railroad right-of- way or state highways);
• Implementing the Multi-Hazard Emergency Plan for accidents involving hazardous materials; and
• Cooperating with the Certified Unified program Agency (CUPA) for Salinas (the County of Monterey, Environmental Health Division) and the Salinas Fire Department to administer Risk Management Plans for businesses within the City.
• Requiring development project applicants to provide a hazardous materials report documenting past uses of the property and reporting the results of soil sampling where needed to determine whether remediation is required.

County of
Monterey,
Environmental
Health Division,
Salinas Fire
Department,
California
Department of
Transportation
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H4 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-6 – Pesticide Use, which requires the City to continue to monitor regulations governing the use of pesticides and work with the County Agricultural Commission to promote the responsible use of pesticides.

Community
Development,
Fire
Department,
County
Agriculture
Commission
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H5 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-18 – Flood Control Insurance, which requires the City to continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Community
Development,
Development
and Permit
Services, Public
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it

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Works applies.

H6 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-19 – Flood Overlay District Regulations, which requires the City to continue to apply the Flood Overlay District regulations, pursuant to the City’s Zoning Code and implement Section 9, Article VI of the Municipal Code, to minimize the potential impact to and from new development in areas subject to flooding. Update the boundaries of the District as needed to reflect current hydrologic conditions.

Community
Development,
Development
and Permit
Services, Public
Works
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H7 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-17 – Project-Related Flood Control and Stormwater Management, which requires, as a condition of project approval, new development to provide adequate storm water and flood management facilities as determined by the Public Works Department. In order to determine the facility and Best Management Practices (BMP) needs, the City may require a hydrological/drainage analysis to be performed by a certified an Cityapproved engineer, with the cost of said analysis the responsibility of the project applicant.

Public Works Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H8 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-22 – Promote Fire Prevention, which requires the City to promote fire prevention in Salinas by:
• Working closely with the Salinas Fire Department to implement fire hazard education and fire prevention programs;
• Coordinating with Cal Water and Alco water districts and the Salinas Fire Department to ensure that water pressure for existing developed areas and sites to be developed is adequate for fire fighting purposes;
• Conform to Fire Department requirements for individual projects;
• Adopting and implementing the most recent Uniform Fire Code provisions and appropriate amendments; and
• Continue to require sprinklers in new buildings.

Development
and Permit
Services, Fire
Department,
water
companies
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H9 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program CD-10 – Weed Abatement, which requires the City to continue to monitor and abate weeds throughout the community.

Weed
Abatement
Specialist
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
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H10 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-12 – Fire Protection, Emergency Services, and Law Enforcement Annual Level Of Service Review, which requires the City to review the level of services and funding levels at budget time, adjusting when necessary to ensure that adequate levels of service are provided and facilities are maintained.

Fire
Department,
Police
Department
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H11 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-21 – Salinas Municipal Airport Master Plan, which requires the City to continue working with the Salinas Airport Commission to implement the Airport Master Plan, providing technical assistance and information to the Commission when necessary. Funding has been approved to update the Salinas Municipal Airport Master Plan. The update should contain the following: address minimum distance for Eastern bypass south of airport, define how Eastern bypass can best be integrated with ILS approach, and determine limitations on surrounding land uses and new roadways to allow continuation of airport operations, including the potential lengthening of runway 31/13, and the California International Airshow.

Upon any update of the Airport Master Plan, the Monterey County Airport Land Use Plan or the California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook, the Salinas General Plan will be reviewed and revised, as necessary.

Community
Development,
Salinas Airport
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H12 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program C-8 – Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission, which requires the City to continue to coordinate with the Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) on projects near the airport. Encourage ALUC to update its County Airport Land Use Plan.

Community
Development,
Salinas Airport,
Public Works,
County of
Monterey,
Development
and Permit
Services
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H13 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-11 – Air Transportation Safety, which requires the City to minimize the potential for accidents related to aircraft operation by coordinating with the Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) to review development proposals for compatibility with the Salinas Municipal Airport Master Plan, Monterey County Airport Land Use Plan, and Community
Development,
Development
and Permit
Services,
Monterey
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it

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California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook for comprehensive airport land use planning.

County ALUC,
Salinas Airport
applies.

H14 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-12 – Salinas Municipal Airport Master Plan, which requires the City to revise the Airport Master Plan in order to update operational and safety procedures, reflect State and Federal mandates, better utilize airport property, and recommend land use compatibility standards for land surrounding the airport.

Community
Development,
Salinas Airport,
ALUC
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H15 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program N-4 – Salinas Municipal Airport Master Plan, which requires the City upon any update of the Salinas Municipal Airport Master Plan, the County Airport Land Use Plan, or California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook, review and revise as necessary Table N-4, Figure N-2, and the goals, policies, and noise plan within the General Plan Noise Element to correspond with the updated Airport Master Plan.

Community
Development,
Salinas Airport
Commission,
ALUC
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

H16 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-23 – Multi-hazard Emergency Plan, which requires the City to annually review and update the Multi-Hazard Emergency Plan under the provision of the State Emergency Management System format to maximize the efforts of emergency service providers (e.g., fire, medical, and law enforcement) and minimize human suffering and property damage during disasters. Provide annual practice sessions to the City. Support high-level multi-jurisdictional cooperation and communication for emergency planning and management.

Solicit private individuals and organizations to enhance service provider communications and response with cellular telephones, ham radios, AM/FM radio, and cable television.

Community
Development,
Police
Department,
Fire
Department,
public and
private medical
facilities,
Monterey
County
Emergency
Communication
s, Monterey
County Mobile
Emergency
Coordination
Unit, Federal
Emergency
Management
Agency
(FEMA),
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

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American Red
Cross,
Monterey
County Office of
Emergency
Services
H17 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-23 – Emergency Preparedness Education, which requires the City to coordinate with local agencies and organizations to educate all citizens to take appropriate action to safeguard life and property during and immediately after emergencies.

Fire
Department,
Federal
Emergency
Management
Agency
(FEMA),
American Red
Cross,
Monterey
County Office of
Emergency
Services
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

GEOLOGY/SOILS
GS1 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-14, Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, prior to the approval of a discretionary permit. Implementation Program S-14 requires the City to assess development proposals for potential hazards pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, requiring measures when necessary to mitigate all identified public safety hazards.

Community
Development,
Fire
Department,
Public Works
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

GS2 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-15 – Open Space Easements for Natural Hazards, when the threat from natural hazards cannot be mitigated through geotechnical and structural design methods. Implementation Program S-15 requires the City to use open space easements and other regulatory techniques to prohibit development and avoid unmitigable public safety hazards.

Community
Development
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

GS3 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-16 – Structural Design, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program S-16 requires the City to implement the most recent state building and seismic Development
and Permit
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City is required
to implement

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requirements for the structural design of new development and redevelopment projects.

Services this measure
everywhere it
applies.

GS4 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-17 – Soil and Geologic Surveys, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program S-17 requires that during the review of development and redevelopment proposals, the City require surveys of soil and geologic conditions by state licensed Engineering Geologists and Civil Engineers where appropriate.

When potential geologic impacts are identified, the City shall require project applicants to mitigate the impacts per the recommendations contained within the geologic survey.

Community
Development,
Development
and Permit
Services, Public
Works
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

GS5 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-23 – Multi-hazard Emergency Plan, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program S-23 requires the City to maintain the Multi-hazard Emergency Plan under the provision of the State Emergency Management System format to maximize the efforts of emergency service providers (e.g., fire, medical, and law enforcement) and minimize human suffering and property damage during disasters. Support high-level multi-jurisdictional cooperation and communication for emergency planning and management.

Solicit private individuals and organizations to enhance service provider communications and response with cellular telephones, ham radios, AM/FM radio, and cable television.

Community
Development,
Police
Department,
Fire
Department,
public and
private medical
facilities,
Monterey
County
Emergency
Communication
s, Monterey
County Mobile
Emergency
Coordination
Unit, Federal
Emergency
Management
Agency
(FEMA),
American Red
Cross,
Monterey
County Office of
Emergency
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

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Services
GS6 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program S-24 – Emergency Preparedness Education, on an ongoing basis. Implementation Program S-23 requires the City coordinate with local agencies and organizations to educate all residents and businesses to take appropriate action to safeguard life and property during and immediately after emergencies.

POPULATION AND HOUSING
PH1 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program HE-2 – Provision of Future Sites, which requires the City to continue to work with the Local Agency Formation Commission to ensure that sufficient land, infrastructure, and services are available to support housing development.

Community
Development
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

PH2 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program LU-12 – Fire Protection, Emergency Services, and Law Enforcement Annual Level of Service Review, which requires the City to review the level of services and funding levels at budget time, adjusting when necessary to ensure that adequate levels of service are provided and facilities are maintained.

Fire
Department,
Police
Department
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

PH3 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program C-3 – Capital Improvement Plan, which requires the City to continue to update on an annual basis the Capital Improvement Plan to plan for and fund future improvements to the circulation system, as well as other public facilities, including improvements to the existing pedestrian and bicycle system, within the community.

Public Works Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

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PH4 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-9 – Boronda Memorandum of Understanding, which requires the City to continue to cooperate with the County of Monterey to implement the Boronda Memorandum of Understanding, which directs that City growth occur generally to the north and east from the most productive farmland.

Community
Development,
County of
Monterey
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

PH5 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-33 – Promote Energy Retrofit Programs, which requires the City to promote retrofit programs by the City to reduce energy usage and consequently reduce emissions from energy consumption. Encourage utility companies to provide informational literature about available retrofit programs at City offices, the Permit Center, and libraries.

Development
and Permit
Services, utility
companies
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

PH6 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program CD-11 – Smart Growth Principles, which requires the City to use the Smart Growth Network’s Getting to Smart Growth: 100 Policies for Implementation (ICMA, 2002) or other similar policy manual, perform an “audit” of the City’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to identify potential impediments to the development of smart growth and traditional neighborhood development projects. Revise, adopt, and implement new standards and procedures as necessary to encourage smart growth and traditional neighborhood development in Salinas.

Community
Development,
Public Works
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

PH7 The City will implement General Plan Implementation Program COS-23 – Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Air Quality Management Plan, which requires the City to continue to cooperate with the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District to implement the most recent Air Quality Management plan to address regional motor vehicle emissions. In particular, coordinate with the District and AMBAG, providing technical assistance and demographic data when available, during the development of future population projections by AMBAG.

Community
Development,
Monterey Bay
Unified Air
Pollution
Control
District,
AMBAG
Ongoing – the
City is required
to implement
this measure
everywhere it
applies.

FINAL MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING

PROGRAM

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1 Exhibit J

PROJECT FINDINGS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CENTRAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (SPEC 2013-001), REZONING (RZ 2020-002), AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA 2020-001) I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND APPROVALS
A. Project Location
The applicant, Brian Finegan, Esq. (representing multiple property owners and developers), has applied for approval of the Central Area Specific Plan Project (“Project”) comprised of the following:

Specific Plan (SPEC 2013-001), Rezone (RZ 2020-002), and Development Agreement (DA 2020- 001). The Central Area Specific Plan (also referred herein as the “Central Area” or “Project”), encompasses approximately 760 acres of land located in the North of Boronda Future Growth Area, bound by Natividad Road on the west, East Boronda Road (also referred to as “Boronda Road”) on the south, Old Stage Road and the future extension of Constitution Boulevard on the east, and the future extension of Russell Road on the north. Attachment 5 of the staff report, Project Site Location Map, shows the project site vicinity and the North of Boronda FGA.

The project site is bordered on the north primarily by existing row-crop farming and other agricultural related uses within unincorporated Monterey County. On the east by row-crop farming and other agricultural related uses on land located within both unincorporated Monterey County and City limits. The lands to the east are currently zoned New Urbanism Interim with a Specific Plan Overlay District. Uses to the south include Everett Alvarez High School and single-family dwellings (including but not limited to those located in the Creekbridge development) across Boronda Road.

Boronda Road. Located to the west of the project is row-crop farming and other agricultural related uses. The approved West Area Specific Plan is located directly to the west of the project area.

Attachment 6 of the staff report, Property Ownership/Existing Conditions Map, shows the project boundaries, owners and existing uses.

B. Project Description
The applicant is seeking the following approvals from the City Council: 1) Specific Plan (SPEC 2013-001); 2) Rezoning (RZ 2020-002); and 3) Development Agreement (2020-001), collectively referred to as the “Project”. At build-out (estimated to occur over the next 20 to 30 years), the project would establish: 3,911 dwelling units provided as a mix of low, medium and high densities, a Village Center with up to 489,700 square feet of mixed-use commercial floor area, seventeen parks, three schools (one middle school and two elementary schools), and other associated uses supporting the development including but not limited to open space and well-sites.

Specific Plan. A specific plan is a development guidance tool that is required for all new development proposed within the FGA pursuant to the General Plan. The draft Central Area Specific 2 Plan (“Specific Plan”) prepared by the applicant under the direction of the City provides direction for the land uses, development regulations, design standards, circulation, infrastructure, storm water and water quality management, public financing and implementation and administration of the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan includes modifications to development regulations found in the City of Salinas Zoning Code to facilitate the New Urbanism development mandated under the General Plan for this area. The changes to development regulations would apply only to development within the Specific Plan boundary, which is coterminous with the project site boundary. Attachment 9 of the staff report contains the Specific Plan and herein incorporated by reference. Table 1, Summary Land Use Plan, provides an overview of the project.

Table 1 Summary Land Use Plan
Land Use
Approximate
Acreage
Projected Dwelling Units/Mixed Use
Commercial Square Feet
NE-A 108.59 652
NE-B 89.33 715
NG-A 56.94 512
NG-B 31.46 315
NG-C 33.23 532 du/95,000 sq.ft.

VC-A and B 44.43 1,185 du/394,700 sq.ft.

Residential and Village Center
Subtotal of Acreage.
363.98 Maximum - 3,911 du/489,700 sq.ft.

Elementary School #1 18.00
Elementary School #2 12.00
Middle School 18.00
Neighborhood and Small Parks 44.06
Open Space 104.29
Public Facilities/Utilities 18.65
Circulation/Roadways 181.46
Total 760.44
Rezone. The applicant is requesting approval of a rezone to establish zoning district classifications for the project site, which are consistent with the Salinas Zoning Code (and Map) and implement the existing General Plan land use designations for the project site. The existing zoning for the project site is New Urbanism Interim (NI) with a Specific Plan Overlay District. The proposed zoning districts for the project site are: Neighborhood Edge A and B (NE-A and NE-B)/Low Density Residential, Neighborhood General A, B and C (NG-A, NG-B, and NG-C)/Medium Density Residential, Village Center A (VC-A)/High Density Residential, and Village Center B (VC-B)/High Density Residential and Mixed Use, as well as the Park (P), Open Space (OS) and Public/Semipublic (PS) Districts with Specific Plan Overlay District. The proposed districts generally align with New Urbanism (NU) zoning districts contained in Division 8 of the Salinas Zoning Code and correspond with the Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density, Residential High 3 Density and Mixed Use Land Use Designations, respectively contained in the General Plan. The proposed districts are shown in Attachment 10 of the staff report, incorporated herein by reference.

Development Agreement. A development agreement has been prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 65864. The development agreement allows the applicant to proceed with the project in accordance with existing policies, rules, and regulations, subject to the conditions of approval, thus vesting certain development rights in the property.

C. Project Objectives
The following key objectives are the basis for the formulation of the Specific Plan policies, design principles, regulations and development standards:

1. Create a community with a compact form that promotes sustainable neighborhood design and is pedestrian, bicycle, and transit friendly;

2. Provide a variety of land uses in east walking distance of housing including a mixed use village, parks, and schools to lower vehicle miles traveled;

3. Provide parks and other public green space in accordance with General Plan standards that are designed to be safe and easily accessible to residents;

4. Provide a balance of low density, medium density, and high density housing to provide a variety of housing options for residents at various life stages;

5. Provide public services and infrastructure improvements that achieve and maintain City service standards;

6. Provide an inviting tree-lined street system which incorporates traffic calming and other measures;

7. Establish an interconnected path and open space system throughout the development that links to the greater North of Boronda FGA and City as a whole;

8. Create a sense of place and unique identity through the use of entry treatments, landscaping, streetscapes, public art, decorative street lighting, pedestrian amenities and other elements;

9. Provide for a reasonable jobs/housing balance;

10. Provide opportunities for senior housing and/or affordable housing; and 4 11. Provide for a site/parcel-based post construction Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs)/LID to the maximum extent practicable.

II. FINDINGS
For purposes of the following discussion, the Project is considered to be development of the project site as would be permitted upon the City’s approval of the proposed Specific Plan, Rezone, and Development Agreement.

A. Specific Plan Findings

1. Finding: The proposed location of development and proposed conditions under which it will be operated and maintained is consistent with the goals and policies embodied in the Salinas General Plan and other applicable plans and policies adopted by the City Council.

Evidence: The project site is located within the Future Growth Area (FGA) located north of East Boronda Road (referred to as the North of Boronda FGA). This area is designated under the General Plan to accommodate the anticipated future growth in the City. In accordance with the General Plan, the FGA is subject to the adoption of Specific Plans by the City Council prior to any development in this area. The Specific Plans are intended to specify the ultimate distribution, location and intensity of land uses in these areas in accordance with the total development capacities provided under the General Plan. As such, development of the project site has been planned for and has been anticipated by the City as part of a coordinated longterm development process for this area.

The General Plan land use designations shown for land located with the FGA are illustrative in nature and subject to adjustment and refinement as part of the Specific Plan approval process. Under the Specific Plan, (encompassing approximately 760 acres of land), approximately 197.92 acres of land will be designated “Residential Low Density”; 121.63 acres of land will be designated “Residential Medium Density”; 27.35 acres of land will be designated “Residential High Density”; 17.08 acres of land will be designated “Mixed Use”;

44.06 acres of land will be designated “Park”; 104 acres of land will be designated “Open Space”; and 18.65 acres of land will be designated “Public/Semipublic”. These proposed land uses are consistent with the land uses envisioned under the General Plan for this area.

The maximum number of dwelling units (without density bonus, conversion of commercial floor area, or accessory dwelling units) provided in the Plan Area is 3,911, which meets the overall minimum average density of nine dwelling units per net residential acre required under the General Plan for residential development in the FGA. The Specific Plan has also been designed and planned to ensure that 15%-25% of the dwelling units fall in the density range of 16-24 dwelling units per net residential acre, and 35%-45% fall in the density range of 7-14 dwelling units per net residential acre. These percentages are required under the General 5 Plan to ensure a variety of dwelling types, specific densities and affordability levels are provided in the Plan Area.

The maximum square footage of proposed retail/commercial uses permitted under the Specific Plan is 489,700 square feet. Parks, schools (comprised of three proposed school sites) and open space (creek corridors and supplemental stormwater basins) are also provided in the Plan Area. These land uses and development intensities are consistent with the types of uses and development capacity anticipated for the North of Boronda FGA under the General Plan.

The Specific Plan has incorporated New Urbanism Design Principles, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and other design principles in accordance with the requirements of the General Plan to guide development in the FGA. Emphasis on pedestrianfriendly development through traffic calming, narrow streets, pedestrian linkages and dwellings oriented to the street promote walkability and foster a sense of community as envisioned under the General Plan. On-street bicycle lanes and routes will also be provided along the southerly and northerly greenways, East Boronda Road, Russell Road, Independence Boulevard, Hemmingway Drive, Constitution Boulevard, Old Stage Road and Natividad Road to promote the use of alternative forms of transportation and provide off-site connections to surrounding facilities. The Project also includes provisions for electrical vehicle charging to promote energy conservation and to reduce fossil fuel consumption as encouraged by the General Plan.

Appendix C of the Specific Plan further substantiates the project’s consistency with the General Plan and is herein incorporated by reference.

2. Finding: The development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to such a development, nor detrimental to properties or improvements in the vicinity or the general welfare of the City.

Evidence: The potential environmental effects of the Project were fully evaluated in the Final Program Environment Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the project. The project includes significant and unavoidable impacts as well as impacts that can be mitigated to a less than significant level. The full explanation (of environmental impacts) is discussed in Attachment 18 of the staff report, CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, incorporated herein by reference.

The Specific Plan proposes land uses and improvements, which are generally compatible with and complementary to surrounding development located to the north, south, east and west of the Plan Area. It also includes standards, which implement design principles such 6 as CPTED to promote “eyes on the street” through the use or porches and other elements to discourage criminal activity and promote safer neighborhoods.

The Specific Plan incorporates Low Impact Development (LID) and other features to ensure the Project is in compliance with the requirements of the General Plan, City’s Storm Water Management Program and the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit.

Local demand for housing is high, particularly for affordable housing. The project will contribute to public welfare by providing dwelling units across a variety of housing types, densities and affordability levels. Market rate and inclusionary housing will be provided. The Project will be subject to City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

3. Finding: The Specific Plan and resulting development will be consistent with the provisions of Article 8 of Chapter 3 of California Government Code, commencing with Section 65450 as may be subsequently amendment by the State of California.

Evidence: The California Government Code sections referenced above include Sections 65450 through 65457. Of these, Sections 65451, 65454 and 65455 are directly applicable to the adequacy of the Specific Plan and to discretionary actions related to its implementation.

California Government Code Section 65451 addresses the content requirements of a specific plan. The Central Area Specific Plan has been reviewed by City staff and the City Attorney and found to be consistent with the content requirements in Section 65451.

California Government Code Section 65454 requires that a specific plan may not be adopted or amended unless it is consistent with the City’s General Plan. As described in Finding “A.1” herein, and the proposed Planning Commission resolution recommending approval and adoption of the Specific Plan, the Central Area Specific Plan has been found to be consistent with the Salinas General Plan.

California Government Code Section 654455 provides that no public works project may be approved, no tentative or parcel map may be approved, and no zoning ordinance may be adopted or amended within the areas covered by a specific plan unless it is consistent with the adopted specific plan. The on-site infrastructure needed for the Project has been designed to support the proposed uses and development in the Specific Plan area. Any parcel or tentative map proposed for the Project site will be required to be consistent with the Specific Plan in order to be approved. Development within the Specific Plan area will be subject to the requirements of the Salinas Zoning Code except as modified by the Specific Plan. Should any conflict arise between the two regulations, the Specific Plan regulations will prevail. 7 B. Rezoning Findings

1. Finding: The amendment (Rezone) is consistent with the Salinas General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and other plans and policies adopted by the Salinas City Council.

Evidence: The proposed amendment (Rezone) will facilitate the development of the Central Area Specific Plan within the North of Boronda FGA, which is consistent with the City’s General Plan policy to plan for and manage future growth within designated future growth areas of the City. The Project incorporates New Urbanism and other design principles and provides a variety of dwelling types and densities in accordance with the land use and housing mix required by the General Plan. The proposed Rezone will not conflict with other plans and policies of the Salinas City Council.

Appendix C of the Specific Plan further substantiates the project’s consistency with the General Plan and is herein incorporated by reference.

2. Finding: The amendment (Rezone) will not have the effect of reversing the policies of the Salinas General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and other plans and policies adopted by the Salinas City Council.

Evidence: The proposed amendment (Rezone) will facilitate the approval and development of the proposed Central Area Specific Plan. The Specific Plan provides specific policies to implement the General Plan, Zoning and other plans and policies adopted by the Salinas City Council. There are no policies in the Salinas General Plan that will be reversed as a result of this amendment.

Appendix C of the Specific Plan further substantiates the project’s consistency with the General Plan and is herein incorporated by reference as additional evidence of the project’s consistency.

3. Finding: The amendment (Rezone) would not create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent zoning districts.

Evidence: The proposed Rezone will enable the project site to be developed as a New Urbanism Specific Plan as envisioned under the General Plan. Upon annexation of the project site in 2008, the site was zoned New Urbanism Interim (NI) with a Specific Plan Overlay to provide an interim holding zone until such time specific plans were approved by the City Council for the North of Boronda FGA and the ultimate zoning districts for the area were established. As such, upon the approval of the Specific Plan and Rezone, the project site will be rezoned from the New Urbanism Interim (NI) with a Specific Plan Overlay zoning district to Neighborhood Edge A and B (NE-A and NE-B)/Low Density Residential, Neighborhood General A, B and C (NG-A, NG-B, and NG-C)/Medium Density Residential, Village Center A 8 (VC-A)/High Density Residential, and Village Center B (VC-B)/High Density Residential and Mixed Use, as well as the Park (P), Open Space (OS) and Public/Semipublic zoning districts.

The Specific Plan Overlay district will continue to be applicable to each of the districts as well.

These districts are compatible with and complementary to the existing residential (low, medium and high density), commercial, park and open space districts located across the major arterial roads, which form the project boundaries.

The proposed Rezone will facilitate the development of a variety of dwelling types and densities, neighborhood commercial retail and services, parks and supporting uses necessary to serve the proposed Specific Plan community and surrounding area. For example, the various residential districts will allow the development of 3,911 dwelling units in the Plan Area across a variety of densities. Additionally, other types of dwellings such as density bonus units and accessory dwelling units will also be permitted. The Parks (P) district will facilitate the development of 17 parks, which will provide a variety of recreational opportunities for residents of the plan area and the surrounding area. The Open Space (OS) district will facilitate the restoration of the creek corridors (Natividad and Gablian Creeks) that run through the Plan Area and development of the supplemental detention/retention basins located throughout the site. This creates open space, passive recreation opportunities and are intended to serve the storm water surface run-off needs of the Central Area. The Public/Semipublic district will provide sites for two new elementary schools and one middle school. Lastly, the Village Center (VC) district will facilitate the development of the Specific Plan’s town center. This area (including the town square and mixed-use commercial and residential development) is intended to be a destination and focal point for both residents of the Plan Area and surrounding area.

4. Finding: The City has the capability to provide public utilities, roads, and services to serve the uses allowed by the proposed Rezoning.

Evidence: The EIR and Specific Plan thoroughly analyzed the infrastructure including public utilities, roads, and services necessary to serve the Project. Respectively, sections 3.11, 3.10, and 3.9 of the EIR address these topics. Through adoption of the Specific Plan, Development Agreement, Central Area Specific Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, the City will ensure the provision of public utilities, roads and services necessary to serve the proposed development is provided.

According to the fiscal impact analysis prepared for the project (Attachment 12), the cost of City services would be offset by increased revenues generated by the Project. No unfunded City services costs have been identified. The Central Area Specific Plan is projected to generate an annual surplus of between approximately $881,128 to $2,496,714. 9 C. Development Agreement Findings

1. Finding: The Development Agreement is consistent with the Salinas General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and other applicable plans and policies adopted by the Salinas City Council.

Evidence: The Development Agreement is proposed in conjunction with the Central Area Specific Plan in accordance with the Salinas General Plan. The Specific Plan implements the goals and policies of the General Plan by providing a comprehensively planned and orderly development in the North of Boronda FGA, designed to incorporate and implement the tenets of New Urbanism, CPTED and other design principles. Additionally, it provides potential employment and recreational opportunities for future and nearby residents and increased tax revenue and expansion to support City services. In this regard, the Fiscal Impact Analysis prepared for the Project (included as Attachment 12 to the staff report), is projected to generate an annual revenue surplus of approximately $881,128 to $2,496,714 to the City’s General Fund. Most importantly; the project will provide critically needed housing in a variety of dwelling types, densities and affordability levels to address the City’s housing shortage and overcrowding issues.

Appendix C of the Specific Plan further substantiates the project’s consistency with the General Plan and is herein incorporated by reference.

2. Finding: A development agreement that includes a subdivision shall not be approved unless the agreement provided that any tentative map prepared for the subdivision will comply with the provisions of Government Code Section 66473.7.

Evidence: Government Code Section 66473.7 addresses the provision of adequate water supply. Water Supply Assessments were prepared for the project, and are included in the Appendices of the Central Area Specific Plan Final Program EIR as Appendix G. California Water Services Company (Cal Water), and Alisal Water Company (ALCO) the water purveyors to the project site, have each provided a “Can and Will Serve” letter for the subject project.

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168.8
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85.2 65.7

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0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet
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Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan,
METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea,
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Natividad Creek
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0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet
± Base Flood Elevations
Cross Sections
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GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus
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GIS User Community
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Intermap, INCREMENT P, NRCan, Esri Japan,
METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), Esri Korea,
Esri (Thailand), NGCC, (c) OpenStreetMap
contributors, and the GIS User Community
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Political Areas
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Chance Flood Hazard
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY

AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN
TO:

City of Salinas
Office of the City Attorney
200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Record for the Benefit of
The City of Salinas
Exempt from Recording Fee
Government Code Section 23783
Space Above Reserved for Recorder’s Use
Only

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF SALINAS
and
The Participating Property Owners

RICHARDSON

MANNINA

SCAGLIOTTI, PURA

PROBERT & CODIROLI

HARTNELL COLLEGE FOUNDATION
For the

CENTRAL AREA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
(North of Boronda Future Growth Area)
Exhibit L
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This Development Agreement (“Development Agreement” and sometimes “Agreement”), dated as of December 1, 2020 is entered into by and between the CITY OF SALINAS, a California charter city and municipal corporation, (hereinafter “City”), and the following, all of which are collectively referred to herein as “the Developers” and sometimes individually referred to herein as a “Developer”:

RICHARDSON, (AS TITLE IS HELD FOR ALL OWNERS)

MANNINA,

SCAGLIOTTI, PURA,

PROBERT & CODIROLI,

HARTNELL COLLEGE FOUNDATION
under the authority of Section 65864 et seq. of the California Government Code and the City’s police powers. (The Developers and the City are, from time to time, referred to individually in this Agreement as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”).

This Agreement is entered into on the basis of the following facts, understandings and intentions of the Parties.

RECITALS
A. Purpose. To strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning and reduce the economic risk of development, the Legislature of the State of California adopted Government Code Sections 65864 et seq. (the “Development Agreement Statute”) which authorize cities to enter into agreements for the development of real property with any person having a legal or equitable interest in such property in order to establish certain development rights in such property. In accordance with the Development Agreement Statute, the City has enacted Article VI, Division 11 of Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code (the “Development Agreement Regulations”) to implement procedures for the processing and approval of development agreements in accordance with the Development Agreement Statute. (The provisions of the Development Agreement Statute and the Development Agreement Regulations are collectively referred to herein as the “Development Agreement Law.”) This Agreement has been drafted and processed pursuant to the Development Agreement Law.

B. Developer’s Interest in Property. The Developers own or have contractual rights to purchase approximately 639.49 net acres of real property in the City which is a part of the ± 760.44 gross acre Central Area of the City’s North of Boronda Future Growth Area (the “Project Area”) as depicted on the Table and map attached hereto as EXHIBIT A - Ownership Table and Planning Subarea Map. The Project Area is located within the 22223\001\1182744.2:73120

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City limits of Salinas and is bounded by Natividad Road on the west, East Boronda Road (also referred to as “Boronda Road”) on the south, Old Stage Road and the future extension of Constitution Boulevard on the east, and the future extension of Russell Road on the north.

C. Planning Uses. Consistent with the City of Salinas General Plan, the Developers have proposed, and the City has approved in the Project Approvals, a Specific Plan for the entirety of the Project Area. The Specific Plan, referred to herein as the “Central Area Specific Plan,” is a planned community comprised of residential uses with a minimum of 3,274 and a maximum of 3,911 dwelling units (“Total Central Area General Plan Target Residential Dwelling Units”), seven neighborhood parks, ten small parks, up to three schools (two of which have been purchased and one of these two is under construction as of the Effective Date), and up to ±489,700 square feet of mixed- use commercial floor area, together with retail, office, restaurant, entertainment and other non-residential uses, all as more specifically provided for in the Specific Plan, together with construction, site preparation and installation of infrastructure (the “Project”). The maximum number of dwelling units authorized under the Specific Plan excludes Density Bonus Dwelling Units allowed pursuant to Section 37-50.060 of the Salinas Municipal Code, Accessory Dwelling Units allowed pursuant to Section 37-50.250 of the Salinas Municipal Code, and/or any dwelling units allowed pursuant to Section 3.8.4 of the Specific Plan, which allows up to a maximum of 214,000 square feet of the allowable 489,700 square feet of mixed use commercial floor area which may be converted to up to a maximum of 214 dwelling units on the basis of 1,000 square feet of mixed use commercial floor area for one residential dwelling unit.

D. Project Approvals. The following approvals, entitlements, and findings (the “Project Approvals”) were adopted by the City with respect to the Project after duly and properly noticed public hearings:

1. Certification and adoption of a Subsequent Program Environmental Impact Report for the Central Area Specific Plan (the “Project EIR”) adopted by the City Council of Salinas by Resolution No. ---- adopted on November 17, 2020, including project-specific mitigation measures as certified and adopted by City with the Project EIR and as specified within the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program adopted by the City Council of Salinas by Resolution No. ------ adopted on November 17, 2020. 2 The Central Area Specific Plan, ("Specific Plan") approved by the City Council of Salinas by Resolution No. ------ adopted on November 17, 2020. 22223\001\1182744.2:73120

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3. Zoning Ordinance map amendments adopted by the City Council of the City of Salinas by Ordinance No. ------adopted on December 1, 2020.

4. This Development Agreement approved by the City Council of Salinas by Ordinance No. ------, adopted on December 1, 2020 (the "Enacting Ordinance").

5. All Subsequent Project Approvals, as defined below, immediately upon approval.

E. Subsequent Project Approvals. In addition to the Project Approvals, the Project will require various additional future land use and construction approvals and permits from City in connection with development of the Project (“Subsequent Project Approvals”), which shall be deemed to be part of the Project Approvals as they are approved. Subject to the terms and requirements of this Development Agreement, Developers may convey fee title interest in portions of the Property to Affiliates or to third parties who will complete development of those portions of the Property.

Developers may also convey portions of the Property to users who will apply to City, as needed, for required Subsequent Project Approvals to complete development of their portions of the Property. The Subsequent Project Approvals also include any review required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including implementation of all mitigation measures, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and conditions adopted as part of the Project Approvals.

F. Development Assurances. Developers desire to carry out the development of the Property as a master-planned community development consistent with the General Plan, the Project Approvals and this Agreement. The complexity, magnitude and buildout of the Project would be difficult for Developers to undertake if the City had not determined, through this Agreement, to inject a sufficient degree of certainty in the land use regulatory process to justify the substantial financial investment and risk associated with development of the Project. As a result of the execution of this Agreement, both Parties can be assured that the Project can proceed without disruption, which assurance will thereby reduce the risk of planning, financing and proceeding with construction of the Project and promote the achievement of the private and public objectives of the Project.

G. City Interests. City desires to advance the housing and economic interests of the City and its residents by encouraging quality residential development and economic growth in the incorporated portion of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area, in accordance with and envisioned by the Salinas General Plan, thereby enhancing 22223\001\1182744.2:73120

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and expanding housing and employment opportunities for residents and growing the City’s tax base.

H. Public Benefits. City is also desirous of gaining the public benefits of the Project under the Project Approvals and this Agreement, which are in addition to those dedications, conditions and exactions required by laws or regulations, and which advance the planning objectives of, and provide benefits to, the City. Among the public benefits to be realized from the Project are those identified in the Specific Plan and include the following:

1. The Project will produce a significant portion of the residential development needed to house the City’s projected population for the next 30+ years, as envisioned by and as provided for in the Salinas General Plan.

2. By incorporating the principles of New Urbanism, the Project promotes alternative modes of transportation with an emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle transportation to potentially reduce vehicle trips.

3. New Urbanism design helps bring a variety of land uses together in a relatively compact manner (close proximity), providing residents with the opportunity for healthier, more active lifestyle choices.

4. Greater accessibility to mixed use, commercial land uses will allow residents living in or near the village center, for example, to save travel time and spend less on transportation, as well as numerous other benefits which potentially add to a healthier economy.

5. New Urbanism encourages green transportation and utilizes various sustainable building methods. This will help the City achieve a greater level of environmental accountability and sustainability.

6. The Project provides a variety of housing options and affordability levels for residents at various stages of life.

7. The Project will comply with the City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and related Guidelines to ensure housing for workforce and very low, low, and moderate income households.

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designs which create a pleasing residential environment.

9. The Project provides a wide array of recreation opportunities, including bike lanes, public parks, greenways, walkways, and open space, creek corridors, supporting a healthy, sustainable and pleasing physical environment community.

10. The Project and the surrounding community will be served by approximately 44.06 net acres of small and neighborhood parks within a block or two which include a variety of features and amenities.

11. The Project is designed to retain and detain stormwater in accordance with adopted Stormwater Development Standards and Best Management Practices, thus alleviating increased off-site flooding, siltation and erosion, and contributing to the recharge of groundwater aquifers.

12. The Project will provide or contribute to infrastructure improvements (streets, parks, sewers, stormwater management facilities) that benefit the City and further the City’s long-range infrastructure goals.

13. As demonstrated by the Fiscal Impact Report prepared by the City’s consultant (Economic & Planning Systems, Inc., July 2018), the Project will have a fiscally positive impact on the City’s finances.

14. According the CASP area Water Supply Assessments (California Water Service (Cal Water), December 2014, and Alisal Water Company (ALCO), October 2014) conversion of the CASP area from agricultural to urban land use could result in a reduction of consumptive groundwater use (or increase in groundwater storage) which would contribute toward reducing overdraft in the Salinas Valley Ground Water basin.

I. City Council Findings. City has given the required notice of its intention to adopt this Development Agreement and has conducted public hearings thereon pursuant to Government Code Section 65857 and Article 6, Division 11 of Chapter 37 of the Salinas Municipal Code. As required by Government Code Section 65867.5, City has found that the provisions of this Development Agreement and its purposes are consistent with the public health, safety and general welfare of the City and that all of its provisions are consistent with the goals, policies, standards and land use designations specified in the General Plan, as well as all other applicable plans, policies and regulations of the City. 22223\001\1182744.2:73120

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J. Compliance with CEQA. The environmental impacts of the Project including the Project Approvals have properly been reviewed and assessed by the City pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 15000 et seq. (collectively, “CEQA”). On November 17, 2020, pursuant to CEQA and following consideration of the recommendations of the Planning Commission, the City Council certified and adopted a program level environmental impact report as provided in Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines (the “Project EIR”). The Project EIR provides the “first tier” environmental review of the Project, and also provides the City with a single environmental document as a baseline to evaluate related entitlements at a project level of analysis as well as subsequent development projects within the Specific Plan area. Unless one of the events set forth in Public Resources Code §21166 occurs, no subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report shall be required. Subsequent individual development that requires further discretionary approvals will be examined in light of the Project EIR to determine whether additional environmental documentation must be prepared.

K. Planning Commission. On October 21, 2020, the City of Salinas Planning Commission (the “Planning Commission”), the initial hearing body for purposes of Development Agreement review, recommended approval of this Development Agreement pursuant to Resolution No. ---------- to the City Council.

L. Enacting Ordinance; City Council. On December 1, 2020, the City Council of City adopted its Ordinance No. --------- approving this Development Agreement and authorizing its execution, and that Ordinance (“Enacting Ordinance”) became effective on December 31.020.

M. Project Provides Substantial Benefits. For the reasons recited herein, City and Developers have determined that the Project is a development for which this Agreement is appropriate. Through the establishment of vested rights as provided herein, this Agreement will reduce risk and eliminate uncertainty regarding Project Approvals and Subsequent Project Approvals, thereby encouraging investment in and commitment to use and development of the Property. Continued use and development of the Property will in turn provide substantial housing and employment opportunities and tax benefits, and other public benefits to City, and contribute to the provision of needed infrastructure for area growth, thereby achieving the goals and purposes for which the Development Agreement Law was enacted.

N. Applicability to Property. This Agreement shall be applicable to the Property and all portions thereof, the City, and the existing owners of the Property, the 22223\001\1182744.2:73120

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Developers and their successors in interest, all of whom shall be bound by the terms hereof.

O. Voluntary Commitments. To ensure that the intent of the City and of the Developers with respect to the Project Approvals and Subsequent Project Approvals is carried out, the Parties desire to voluntarily enter into this Agreement to facilitate development of the Project subject to the conditions and the requirements included in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein and other valuable consideration, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

SECTION 1

ADMINISTRATION

1.1 Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms, phrases and words shall have the meanings and be interpreted as set forth in this Section. To the extent that any capitalized terms contained in this Agreement are not defined below, then such terms shall have the meaning otherwise ascribed to them in this Agreement.

1.1.1 “Affiliate” means any person, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, or corporation or other legal entity who now or hereafter (a) is a member of Developer; (b) directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries Controls, or is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the Developer; or (c) in which fifty percent (50%) or more of the equity interest of which is held beneficially or of record by the Developer, as the context may require; or (d) is Controlled by or under the day-to-day management of a member of Developer.

1.1.2 “Agreement” shall mean this Development Agreement, as set forth in the preamble of this Agreement.

1.1.3 “Applicable City Regulations” shall mean all of the following to the extent the following do not conflict with or are not inconsistent with the Central Area Specific Plan and Project Approvals. Except as may be otherwise expressly set forth herein, the rules, regulations, ordinances, and official policies of the City (whether adopted by the City Council or the voters of the City) existing on the Effective Date governing the permitted uses of the land, density, design, improvement, and construction standards and specifications, applicable to development of the Property.

Applicable City Regulations may include in whole or in part without limitation, (i) the General Plan, Central Area Specific Plan, the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Ordinance no. 2594, adopted June 6, 2017) and associated Guidelines (Resolution No. 22223\001\1182744.2:73120

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21175, adopted June 6, 2017), and the Municipal Code (including standard specifications, design standards, and relevant public facility master plans adopted and published by the City), (ii) Exactions listed on Exhibit B to this Agreement, or elsewhere in this Agreement; and (iii) all other City laws that relate to or specify the-permitted uses of land or improvements, the density or intensity of use, the subdivision of land for development, that are existing and in effect on the Effective Date; and (iv) all those existing and approved permits, entitlements, agreements, and other grants of approval having force and effect on the Effective Date relating to the Project and Property, including without limitation their text, terms and conditions of approval. A list of Applicable City Regulations, other than the Exactions and the Project Approvals, is set forth in Exhibit C to this Agreement. Exceptions to Applicable City Regulations include Uniform Codes (as defined in Section 1.1.41 and referenced in Section 2.3), and the application of New City Laws defined in Section 1.1.25) permitted under Section 2.4.

1.1.4 “CASP” shall mean and refer to the Central Area Specific Plan.

1.1.5 “Central Area Park Impact Fees” (CAPIF) shall mean the impact fee levied on development within the Central Area of the North of Boronda Future Growth Area for the purpose of funding the acquisition and the improvement of parks within the CASP.

1.1.6 “CEQA” shall mean the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Section 2100, et seq.), and the State CEQA Guidelines, (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000, et seq.), as each is amended as of the Effective Date.

1.1.7 “City” shall mean the City of Salinas.

1.1.8 “City Council” shall mean the City Council of the City.

1.1.9 “City Planner” shall mean the officially designated city employee or their designee charged with the responsibility for the interpretation and administration of the Zoning Code, having the authority provided in Section 37-10.160 of the Zoning Code. As defined in Section 37-10.160 of the Zoning Code, the City Planner is the Community Development Director.

1.1.10 “Community Development Director” shall mean that city official designated by the City Manager with such title and any city official who is authorized by the City Manager to assume and carry out the duties of such official under the same or a different title.
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1.1.9 “Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to cause the direction of the management and policies of any entity including but not limited to a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a trust, or a corporation, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.

1.1.10 “Developers” shall mean Richardson, Mannina, Scagliotti, Pura, Probert & Codiroli and Hartnell College Foundation.

1.1.11 “Development Agreement Law” shall have the meaning given in Recital A.

1.1.12 “Development Agreement Regulations” shall have the meaning given in Recital A.

1.1.13 “Development Agreement Statute” shall have the meaning given in Recital A.

1.1.14 “ Boronda Road Congestion Relief Project” (the “Congestion Relief Project”) means the City-sponsored project to widen East Boronda Road into a four-lane roadway with two-lane roundabouts, landscaped median, and bike lanes to accommodate future (year 2064) traffic demands on East Boronda Road (including the build-out of the CASP area).

1.1.15 “Effective Date” shall mean the date determined under Section 1.2.1.

1.1.16 “Project EIR” shall have the meaning given in Recital J.

1.1.17 “Enacting Ordinance” shall mean the Ordinance Approving this Agreement as first referenced in Recitals J, K and L of this Agreement.

1.1.18 “Exactions” shall mean exactions that may be imposed by the City as a condition of developing the Project, including but not limited to City Impact Fees, in-lieu payments, requirements for acquisition, dedication or reservation of land, obligations to construct on-site or off-site public and private improvements, whether such exactions constitute subdivision improvements, mitigation measures in connection with environmental review of the Project, measures imposed for the protection of the public health or safety, or impositions made under Applicable City Regulations.

1.1.19 “Fiscal Impact Report” shall mean the report entitled “Fiscal Impact of Salinas’ WASP and CASP Future Growth Areas” (EPS, July 26, 2018) commissioned by the City that analyzed, among other things, estimated costs associated with providing required public services to, and the revenues generated by, the Project. 22223\001\1182744.2:73120

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