HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 6027 RESOLUTION NO. 6027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH CERTIFYING THE COMPLETION OF A
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR AMENDMENT
NO. ONE TO THE OAKVIEW REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach ("City") and the
Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") have prepared
or caused to be prepared an Environmental Impact Report (the "EIR")
on the Redevelopment Plan for Amendment No. One to the Oakview
Redevelopment Project (the "Project") pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§21000, et sec .
["CEQA"] ) , the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act (14 California Code of Regulations,
§§15000, et sew. , [the "Guidelines"] ) , and the local procedures
adopted by the City Council relating to environmental evaluation of
public and private projects under CEQA; and
The Agency transmitted for filing a Notice of Completion of
the Draft EIR and thereafter in accordance with the Guidelines
forwarded the Draft EIR to the State Clearinghouse for distribution
to those agencies which have jurisdiction by law with respect to the
Project and to other interested persons and agencies, and sought the
comments of such persons and agencies; and
Notice to all interested persons and agencies inviting
comments on the Draft EIR was properly published as required by law;
and
The Draft EIR was thereafter revised and supplemented to
adopt changes suggested, to incorporate comments received during the
public review period, and to provide the Agency' s and City' s
response to said comments, and as so revised and supplemented, a
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Final EIR has been submitted to the City Council as a part of the
Report to the City Council pertaining to the Redevelopment Plan; and
A joint public hearing was opened by the Agency and the City
Council on June 5, 1989, concerning the adoption of the
Redevelopment Plan and the certification of the Final EIR relating
thereto, following notice duly and regularly given as required by
law, and all interested persons expressing a desire to comment
thereon or object thereto have been heard, and the Final EIR and all
comments and responses thereto having been considered; and
The Final EIR consists of the Draft EIR, as revised and
supplemented to incorporate all comments received during the public
review period and the response of the Agency and the City thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach as follows :
SECTION 1•
The City Council hereby certifies that the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Project is adequate and has been
completed in compliance with CEQA, the Guidelines and the local
procedures adopted by the City Council pursuant thereto, and that
the City Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the Final EIR.
SECTION 2:
The City Council has evaluated all comments, written and
oral, received from persons who have reviewed the Draft EIR.
SECTION 3 •
The City Council hereby makes and adopts the Findings of Fact
and Mitigation Monitoring Program Relating to the Environmental
Impact of Amendment No. One to the Oakview Redevelopment Project as
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set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by this
reference (including without limitation the mitigation measures
therein set forth) . Based on such Findings of Fact, the City
Council hereby finds that each of the significant environmental
impacts identified in the Final EIR have been mitigated or
eliminated. Based on the foregoing, the City Council finds and
determines that the Project will not have a significant effect upon
the environment.
SECTION 4 •
The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring
Program in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
SECTION 5•
Upon approval and adoption -of the Redevelopment Plan by the
City Council, the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a Notice of
Determination with the County Clerk of the County of Orange pursuant
to the provisions of §21152 of the Public Resources Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach at a regular meeting held thereof on the 19th day of
June, 1989 .
Mayor
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FINDINGS OF FACT
AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
OF AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO THE
OAKVIEW REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
FINDINGS CONCERNING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL_
IMPACTS IDENTIFIED IN THE EIR
1 . Economic and Fiscal Impacts
A. Impact
The environmental impacts resulting from the
Project' s financial impact to any affected school
district or taxing entity are discussed under the
appropriate Impacts Sections in these Findings of
Fact.
B. Mitigation
1 . Mitigation measures for environmental
impacts resulting from any potential
financial impacts of the Project to any
affected school district or taxing entity
are discussed in the appropriate Sections of
these Findings of Fact.
C. Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project fully
mitigates the economic fiscal impacts of the
Project.
2 . Population and Housing
A. Impact
Adoption of the Redevelopment Plan will
facilitate growth, thereby increasing the demand
for housing in the Project Area. Increases in
population and housing in the Project Area will
be consistent with the City' s General Plan and
other applicable regulations and guidelines .
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B. Mitigtion
1 . The Agency shall comply with the provisions
of Health and Safety Code Section 33334. 2
which relate to increasing and improving the.
City Is supply of housing for persons and
families of low and moderate income .
2 . Any residential displacement or other
relocation activity resulting from Project
implementation will be mitigated in
accordance with the Relocation Guidelines
incorporated into the Redevelopment Plan.
C. Findingngof__ Significance
The City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project will
fully mitigate the population and housing impacts .
3 . Traffic and Circulation
A. Impact
Growth in the Project Area, resulting from Plan
implementation, may result in the generation of
additional vehicular movement. The Project may
result in alterations to the present patters,
circulation and movement of vehicular traffic and
pedestrians, both for the long term and the short
term. The Project may also create the need for
new parking facilities due to the implementation
of any projects which are growth accommodating in
nature. Additionally, the Project may result in
increased short term traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians during the
construction phases. In some instances, there
may be temporary traffic disruptions during the
construction and/or repair of streets and related
traffic control systems.
A. Mitigation Measures
1 . Most adverse impacts created by any increase
in traffic volumes can be mitigated by
implementation of the necessary street and
circulation improvements as proposed by the
Agency. However, any proposals for growth
accommodating projects within the project
Area shall be reviewed by the Lead Agency,
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in accordance with the Environmental Impact
Report, to assess the need for additional
environmental impact analysis .
2 . In the event any analysis is deemed
necessary and said analysis shows evidence
of significant negative impact to the
existing circulation/transportation network,
appropriate mitigation measures shall be
incorporated into the project( s) prior to
project( s) development.
3 . Coordinate any major changes in circulation
patterns (e.g. , street additions) with the
City of Huntington Beach Community
Development Department, the California
Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) , and
the Grange County Planning Department, as
necessary.
4. Short term impacts to motorists and
pedestrians shall be mitigated with the use
of standard safety precautions generally
employed during project construction (e. g. ,
rerouting of traffic, use of flagmen, etc . ) .
C. Finding of Significance
This the City Council finds that incorporation of
the above mitigation measures into the Project
will result in full mitigation of traffic impacts.
4. Noise
A. Impact€
There will be a significant increase in noise and
vibration levels on and adjacent to specific
development sites in the Project Area during
demolition, excavation, grading and other
construction activities. The long-term noise
impacts resulting from the Project are not
expected to be significant.
B. Mitigation
1. All subsequent redevelopment activities
shall adhere to the policies and actions
described in the Noise Element to the
Huntington Beach General Plan.
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2 . Any future developments generated through
implementation of the proposed Project shall
be allowed only in the areas as designated
for that particular use by the City' s
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to ensure
land use noise compatibility.
3 . Building setbacks and noise barriers, as
required by the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance, shall be used where appropriate
in conjunction with specific development
proposals in the Project Area and in
conformity with the City' s Zoning Ordinance.
4. All construction activities shall be limited
to daytime hours (7 : 00 a.m. to 7 : 00 p.m. ) .
5 . Construction activity contracted by the
Redevelopment Agency shall be monitored to
ensure that U. S . General Service
Administration (GSA) Construction-Noise
Specifications are met.
6. Certain Agency improvements will be
constructed to lessen existing ambient noise
levels within the Project Area, including
landscape plantings and the repair and
repaving of poor street surfaces.
C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project will
result in full mitigation of the noise impacts of
the Project.
5 . Air _Quality
A. Impact
The proposed Project may contribute to increased
air pollution in the local air basin by
generating increased vehicle miles (mobile-source
generators) associated with the average daily
trip volumes resulting from the generally
improved economic and physical quality of the
Project Area. In addition, development of
underutilized parcels and increased energy
consumption from new commercial and residential.
developments (point-source generators) may
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`i -! _ ,i 1 I �3 l v 7 1" _ i;contribute to pollution emissions, although
vehicular traffic will continue to be the primary
source of pollution.
B. Mitigation
1 . The Agency shall participate with the
regional South Coast Air Quality Management
District, the County of Orange, and the
State Air Resources Board in the development
of long-range solutions regarding the
regional air quality.
2 . Specific projects, as appropriate, shall be
reviewed for their individual and cumulative
impacts upon the local and regional six'
quality during the appropriate stage of
planning.
3 . watering is the normal method of dust
control on construction sates. An effective
watering program (complete coverage twice
daily) could reduce dust particulates by
about 50 percent. The conditions of
approval for affected projects shall require
that all construction contracts include
provisions for a comprehensive dust control
effort, involving frequent watering of all
dust sources and clean-up of all mud carried
out from construction sates onto roadways .
4. Since the bulk of emissions from an auto
trip occurs during the first few minutes of
travel when the engine is cold and the
emissions controls are not effective,
measures to reduce vehicle trips rather than
vehicle miles traveled are far more
effective in controlling auto emissions.
5 . Measures that could be adopted to reduce
trips include increased use of mass transit
in the City, ridesharing, and bicycle
incentives as residential development in the
City increases. Major employers should
provide incentives for ridesharing, transit,
and bicycle use. Future projects, as
appropriate, could provide secured parking
for bicycles and provide for transit
amenities. Such projects might also reduce
the required parking for automobiles in
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exchange for additional bicycle and transit
amenities . The application of these
measures can be expected to reduce trip
generation.
6 . No improvement/project shall be allowed by
the Agency that is inconsistent with the
Regional Air Quality Plan.
C . Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project will
result in full mitigation of air quality impacts.
6. Land Use
A. Impact
The adoption of a Redevelopment Plan, in and of
itself, will involve no major alterations to
existing land uses within the Project Area. The
Redevelopment Plan and contemplated projects will
form a catalyst for future private development
and investment upon currently underutilized
properties in accordance with the General Plan
Land Use Element. Moreover, directed residential
and commercial improvement/development projects
will stimulate privately funded improvement of
neglected and marginally maintained properties in
the Project Area .
B. Mitigation
I . Implementation of the proposed public
improvements/projects, by encouraging
orderly development, will service as
mitigation measures to areas identified in
the EIR as being deficient, thereby
alleviating the negative economic trends,
lack of vitality, and lack of maintenance
which dominate the Project Area.
C. Findings of Significance
This City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measure into the Project will
fully mitigate the land use impacts of the
Project.
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7 . Cultural Resources
A. Impact
Any improvements/projects undertaken in the
Project Area which would disturb, alter, or cover
the existing ground surface has the potential to
significantly impact possible unknown
archaeological sites . Specifically, the proposed
Project has the potential to impact possible
archaeological or historical resources in the
following ways: ( 1 ) the potential alteration of
or destruction of a prehistoric or historic site;
or (2 ) the potential for adverse physical or
aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic
structure or object.
B. Mitigation
I . In the event any archaeological or
historical resources are discovered during
Plan implementation, work shall be
terminated until such time as a qualified
archaeological consultant can investigate
the findings. In such a case, the
investigating archaeologist shall determine
appropriate future actions that must be
taken prior to continuation of the affected
project( s ) .
2 . Any future development within areas rioted by
the Huntington Beach General Plan as
potential archaeological sites must be
conditioned upon an archaeological and
cultural resource survey prior to the
issuance of any construction permits. All
such reports shall require, except where
determined unnecessary by the Planning
Division of the Huntington Beach Department
of Community Development, a field survey, a
records search of the UCLA Institute of
Archaeology files, and a report discussing
the potential project impacts and
recommended mitigation measures, all of
which are to be prepared by a qualified
archaeologist or archaeological firm.
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C. Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that upon implementation
of the above mitigation measures into the
Project, the impacts of the Project on cultural
resources are reduced to a level of
insignificance ,
S. Aesthetic resources
A. Impact
No significant adverse effects upon the Project
Area ' s aesthetic resources will result from
Project implementation. The proposed Project
will not result in the obstruction of any scenic
vista or view open to the public, or the creation
of an aesthetically offensive site . Proposed
improvements/projects will have the beneficial
effect of significantly contributing to the
improvement of the Project Area' s visual presence
and usefulness for the entire City. Future
development will result in the elimination of
underutilized and/or vacant properties.
Presently, these parcels contribute no visual
amenities or usefulness to the Project Area or
its surrounding environs. Economic incentives
relating to property rehabilitation,
revitalization, and development will enhance the
aesthetic quality of the Project Area.
B. Mitigation
1 . The proposed improvements/projects are
considered mitigation measures to alleviate
existing aesthetic deficiencies. No
negative impacts upon future aesthetic
resources are expected to occur as a result
of Project implementation. Therefore, no
further mitigation measures are recommended.
C. Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measure into the Project fully
mitigates the impacts of the Project on aesthetic
resources,
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9 Earth Resources
A. Imoact
Disruptions to the topsoil and changes in
topopgraphy or ground surface relief features may
occur as a result of construction activities
related to implementation of the proposed public
improvements/projects. In addition, it is
probable that portions of the Project Area will
be subjected to one or more significant
groundshaking events during the lifetime of the
amended Redevelopment Plan. Damage to structures
could occur and public safety could be threatened
if new structures are not constructed to
withstand anticipated maximum ground shaking
events.
B. Mitigation
1 . Geotechnical and soils engineering reports
shall be prepared in conjunction with the
preparation of preliminary design layouts
and grading plans for projects in the
Project Area. These reports will determine
areas of hazardous soil conditions and shall
provide specific mitigation measures for the
treatment of potential geologic hazards
including seismic shaking and other
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hazardous soil conditions.
2 . Comprehensive geotechnical investigation
shall be required prior to engineering and
design development of structures in
accordance with established identified Risk
Classes.
3 . All structures shall be designed in
accordance with the applicable multiplier
factor seismic design provisions of the
County' s Seismic Safety Element to promote
safety in the event of an earthquake.
4 . There are four related initial actions which
the City of Huntington Beach and the Agency
shall follow to ensure mitigation of seismic
related hazards:
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a. Utilize geologic and seismic data in
land planning so that identified risk
areas, if any, are avoided or
structures and landforms treated and
designed to reflect local site
conditions;
b. Make sure that local grading and
building codes reflect measures to
minimize possible seismic damage;
C . Inspect older buildings and improve
earthquake design features when
possible:
d. Maintain a disaster preparedness plan.
5 . The direct impacts of active faults in the
Southern California region upon the proposed
improvements/projects shall be considered
during preliminary planning processes, as
deemed necessary by project specific
environmental impact analysis ,
6 . The geotechnical and soils report
recommendations as stipulated in mitigation
measure no. 1 , above, shall be incorporated
into the design of new building foundations
and roadway.
7. All rehabilitation and new development
projects implemented as a result of the
proposed Project shall be built in
accordance with current and applicable
Uniform Building Code standards and all
other applicable City, County, State and
Federal laws, regulations and guidelines,
which may limit construction, and site
preparation activities such as grading, and
make provisions for appropriate land use
restrictions, as deemed necessary, to
protect residents and others from potential
environmental safety hazards, either
seismically induced or those resulting from
other conditions such as inadequate soil
conditions which may exist in the Project
Area.
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C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project will
fully mitigate the geological and seismic impacts
of the Project.
10. Biotic Resources
A. Impact
Future redevelopment activities within the
Project Area, in accordance with the Huntington
Beach General Plan, Huntington Beach Zoning
Ordinance, and all other applicable City, County,
,
State, and Federal laws, guidelines, and
regulations, could result in the elimination
and/or displacement of various native and
non-native plant species (primarily weeds) and
some small rodents located in the Project Area.
Any introduction of new plant species would most
likely be restricted to decorative landscaping
associated with various public
improvements/projects.
B. Mitigation
1 . The Agency, acting in the capacity of Lead
Agency, shall decide which public
improvements/projects would require
site-specific biotic resource surveys and
impact analysis reports during the initial
environmental study phase . A biotic study
shall be required for those projects which
have the potential to adversely impact any
native, undisturbed biotic resources.
2 . With regard to the introduction of
non-native landscaping species, subsequent
impacts can be avoided by utilizing native,
drought-resistant plant species for
landscaping. A landscape architect familiar
with such species or the California Native
Plant society should be consulted on a
project-by-project basis.
C. Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project fully
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mitigates the impactscf the Project on biotic
resources .
11 . Energy
A. impact
Additional quantities of electricity, natural
gas, and other petroleum products may be consumed
through the development and improvement of the
Project Area. The use and permanent commitment
of construction materials, fuels, chemicals and
other construction related resources will be
required for future Agency activities .
B. Mitigation
1 . The City and Agency shall encourage
conservation of energy within the Project
Area which may include, but not be I- mited
to: ( 1 ) providing for the efficient design
of transportation networks and systems; (2 )
encouraging the use of solar technologies in
the construction or modification of new or
existing structure; and (3 ) implementation.
of City policies which encourage energy
efficient construction practices.
2 . All applicable State Code requirements as
related to insulation heat loss, ratios of
glass to walls and other applicable
standards shall be adhered to in the design
and implementation of all related projects
as necessary.
3 . The Agency shall, when necessary, ensure
compliance with applicable standards
required in tee Energy Design Manual for
Residential Buildings and the Ener5ly Desi n
Manual for Non-Residential Buildings, both
effective in July 1978, and distributed by
the Energy Commission of the State of
California.
4. Exterior lighting standards shall be
selected and situated with regard to
minimizing energy consumption, while
providing adequate safety for users .
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5 . The most effective measure-- for conserving
energy take place at the consumer level
within the home, at the office and other
places of business . A primary roadblock in
achieving energy conservation is that
consumers are unaware of the importance of
energy conservation and what they can do to
conserve energy. Energy conservation would
be best served if the Huntington Beach
Redevelopment Agency assists other public
agencies and the public utility company in
educating Project Area residents/business
owners about applicable conservation
techniques.
C . Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project will
fully mitigate the energy impacts of the Project.
12 . public Health and Safety
A. Impact
Short term negative impacts upon the general
public' s health and safety will be limited to
those impacts associated with construction
activities that are necessary to implement the
amended Project. Such negative impacts may
include, but not be limited to: (1 ) temporary
traffic congestion resulting from roadway and
utilities infrastructure improvement/expansion
project; (2 ) increased noise and air pollutant
levels resulting from construction projects; and
(3 ) temporary impediment of some pedestrian
pathways during reconstruction and improvement of
those same routes.
B. Mitigation
I . The use of standard safety precautions
generally employed during project
construction phases, which interface with
the general public, shall be used as a means
to mitigate potential safety hazards . Such
precautions may include, but not be limited
to:
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a . rerouting of traffic away from
construction areas;
b. use of flagmen at hazardous
construction zones;
C . timing of construction to take
advantage of light periods of traffic ;
d. use of exhaust and noise filters on
construction equipment;
e . limiting construction projects which
include earth moving to months of low
rainfall, thereby reducing the chance
of erosion; and
f. use of water applications upon graded
areas during dry summer months to
provide dust control .
2 . Depending upon the specific project,
additional mitigation measures may be
required. The Huntington Beach
Redevelopment Agency, acting as the Lead
Agency, shall determine on a project-by-
project basis and, in accord with this
Program Environmental Impact Report, the
need for additional environmental
assessment. The need for additional
mitigations to lessen impacts of short term
construction related hazards that affect the
health and safety of the general public
shall be analyzed at that time .
C. Finding of Significance
The City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project fully
mitigates the public health and safety impacts of
the Project.
13 . Public Services and Utilities
A. Impact
Adoption of the Redevelopment Plan will
facilitate growth and incrementally increase uses
in the project Area which, in turn, may be
expected to result in an increased demand for
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fire protection services, police protection
services, parks, and recreational £acilities,
schools, solid waste disposal services, water
services, waste water disposal services and
utility services .
B. Mitig.ati_oil
Waste Water
1 . All proposals for future growth
accommodating projects shall be reviewed by
the Lead Agency, in accord with this Program
Environmental Impact Report, to determine
the need for specific project( s)
environmental analysis, relative to impacts
such project( s) may have upon the City' s
existing treatment facilities.
2 . Future developers could be assessed a sewer
capacity and connection fee by the
appropriate regulatory agency for the future
expansion of trunk 'lines and treatment plan
facilities .
3 . Wastewater treatment facilities/distribution
system improvement/expansion projects shall
precede or by concurrent with all growth
generating projects.
4. Methods for mitigating short term
construction impacts similar to those
recommended under 2 . 12, Public Health and
Safety, C. Mitigation Measures, should be
utilized.
Water
S. All proposals for future growth
accommodating projects shall be reviewed by
the Lead Agency, in accordance with this
Program Environmental Impact Report, to
determine the need for specific project( s)
environmental impact analysis relative to
impacts such development may have upon the
City' s existing water sources and
distribution facilities.
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6 . Me'hods for mitigating short term
construction impacts similar to those
recommended under 2 . 12, Public Heath and
Safety, C . Mitigation Measures, shall be
utilized.
7 . Water distribution system expansion/
improvement projects shall precede or be
concurrent with all growth generating
projects, as necessary to comply with
mitigation measure no. 11, above .
8 . Flurmbing fixtures that reduce water usage
should be utilized ( i . e . , low volume toilet
tanks, flow control devices for faucets and
shower heads) in accordance with Title 24 of
the California Administrative Code .
9 . The use of drought-tolerant plant species
and drip irrigation systems should be
encouraged in order to reduce water usage .
10 . Installation of low flush toilets in
accordance with Health and Safety Code
section 17921 . 3 .
11 . Installation of low flow showers and faucets
in accordance with California Administrative
Code, Title 24, Part 6, Article 1, T20-1405F.
12 . Future developers may be assessed a water
capacity fee for importation and
distribution facilities.
13 . Supply line pressure: recommend water
pressure greater than 50 psi be reduced to
50 psi or less by means of pressure-reducing
valve.
14. Flush valve operated water closets :
recommend 3 gallons per flush.
15 . Drinking fountains: recommend installation
of self-closing valves,
16 . Pipe insulation: recommend all hot water
lines in dwelling units be insulted to
provide hot water quickly with less water
use and to prevent hot pipes from heating
cold pipes .
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17 . Restaurants: use of water-conserving models
of dishwashers or retrofitting spray
emitters .
IS. Landscape with low water-consuming plants .
19 . Use mulch extensively in all landscaped
areas. Mulch applied to top soil will
improve the water-holding capacity of the
soil by reducing evaporation and soil
compaction.
20 . Preserve and protect existing trees and
shrubs . Established plants are often
adapted to low water conditions and their
use saves water needed to establish
replacement vegetation.
Solid Waste
21 . The City of Huntington Reach will
participate with the County in the
development of alternative disposal sites
and methods.
Police Protection
22 . Police services/facilities shall be expanded
or modernized proportionately to keep
abreast with new growth occurring within the
Project Area an the City as a whole.
23 . All proposals for growth accommodating
projects shall be reviewed by the Lead
Agency, in accordance with this Program
Environmental Impact Report, to determine
the need for specific project environmental
impacts analysis .
24. In the event an analysis is deemed necessary
and said analysis shows evidence of
significant negative impacts to existing
police services/facilities, appropriate
mitigation shall be incorporated into the
project( s) prior to the project( s)
development.
Fire Protection
25 . All growth accommodating Projects shall be
reviewed on a project-by-project basis by
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the Lead Agency to determine the need for
specific project environmental impact
analysis.
26. 2n the event an analysis is conducted and
said analysis shows evidence of significant
negative impacts to existing fire services/
facilities, appropriate mitigation measures
shall be incorporated into the project( s)
prior to the project(s) development.
Schools
27 . Establishment of hold harmless or
indemnification agreements, or other Agency/
District cooperative agreements that can be
executed any time a documented impact as
defined by the California Community
Redevelopment Law can be shown to exist by
the school district, Documentation of the
loss of revenue submitted to the Agency,
along with a request by the school district
to pursue such agreements, can be a part of
the Agency' s annual budget. Such an
agreement can be considered a potential
mitigation measure if and when a documented
impact exists which is a result of the
adoption of the amended Redevelopment Plan
and/or its implementation.
28. Any commitment of the Agency to mitigate
school district impacts must be based upon a
consummated agreement between the Agency and
school district, documentation of actual
impact, and justification that said impact
is due to the implementation of the amended
Redevelopment Plan and/or the financing
mechanism permitted by law. Examples of
cooperative agreements might include, but
not be limited to, student housing, school
impact fees, tax increment pass-through
agreements, and construction of capital
facilities.
Utilities
29 . Future short term impacts to existing
utilities, distribution facilities, or to
existing infrastructure, (e. g. , roadways,
flood control facilities, etc . ) shall be
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addressed can a project-by-project basis, as
appropriate and deemed necessary by the Lead
Agency, in accord with CEQA requirements, as
outlined in Section 1 . 1 of this document,
and the direction of all affected service
purveyors.
30. Developers in the Project Area shall
coordinate with the Southern California
Edison Company regarding the location and
phasing of required on-site electrical
facilities .
31 . Proposed building construction will comply
with Title 24 of the California
Administrative Code .
32 . On-site electrical lines shall be installed
underground.
33 . Project planners and architects should
consult with Southern California Edison
regarding current energy conservation
techniques .
34. Project planners and architects should also
consider the use of energy-efficient
architecture and landscape design concepts
which will work to reduce the long-term
demands for fossil fuels . Such measures
should include the following:
a. Architectural planning and design, to
the extent feasible, should take full
advantage of such concepts as natural
heating and/or cooling through sun and
wind exposure and solar energy
collection system opportunities when
practical ; and
b. Landscape design should be tailored,
where feasible, to the use requirements
of individual structures, with an
intent to minimize heat gain in summer,
maximize heat gain in winter, and
promote air circulation for heating and
cooling purposes.
35 . The thermal insulation installed in walls
and ceilings should meet or exceed the
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standards established by the _:.ate of
California .
36 . All buildings should be constructed in
conformance with Title 24, part 6, Division
T-20, Chapter 2 of the California
Administrative Code .
37 . windowless walls for western exposures and
window sill orientation for southern
exposures of buildings to use solar heating
systems and efficient heating-cooling
systems should be installed whenever
feasible.
38 . The use of landscaping to moderate building
heat gain, such as the use of deciduous
trees in parking areas and on the southern
and western exposures of buildings to
provide shade during the summer, yet allow
maximum light and heat during the winter, is
encouraged.
39 . Energy conservation methods that could be
readily incorporated into the project can he
conceived during the design phase of
development. Consultation with Southern
California Gas during the design phase will
facilitate the process of adapting the
Project' s architectural design elements to
the maximization of efficient energy use .
40. Installation of underground .telephone cables
shall be encouraged to reduce visual impacts
and safety hazards to the general public.
41 . The General Telephone Company shall be
notified prior to any construction projects
commencing within the Project Area.
Concerns for existing telephone service
facilities within the Project Area must be
considered in the planning/design phase.
Recreational Facilities and Parks
42 . All growth accommodating projects shall be
reviewed on a project-by-project basis by
the Lead Agency to determine the need for
specific environmental impact analysis
related to the provision and maintenance of
recreational facilities.
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43 . In the event an analysis is conducted and
said analysis shows evidence of significant
negative impacts to recreational facilities,
appropriate mitigation measures shall be
incorporated in to the project( s) prior to
the project( s) development.
C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that upon implementation
of the above mitigation measures into the
Project, that the potential impacts to fire
protection services, police protection services,
parks and recreational facilities, schools, solid
waste disposal services, water services, waste
water disposal services and utility services in
the Project Area are fully mitigated.
14. Flood Control/Drainage
A. Impact
The City Council ( as used herein "City Council"
includes the Agency Board of Directors) finds
that short term negative drainage impacts may
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result from the construction process associated
with site-specific development proposals in the .
Project Area . However, an overall long term
beneficial impact on drainage will result when
the proposed improvements in the Redevelopment
plan are implemented.
B. Mitigation
I . The proposed flood control and storm
drainage improvements described in the
Projects List attached as Appendix B to the.
Redevelopment Plan are themselves
substantial mitigation measures to lessen
existing and future drainage/flood control
deficiencies.
2 . All improvements/projects shall be reviewed
on ,a project-by-project basis by the Lead
Agency to determine the necessity for
additional environmental impact analysis
with respect to significant negative long
and/or short term impacts upon local and
regional drainage/flood control facilities.
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3 . S..ould such additional analysis be necessary
and should said analysis prove that the
proposed project( s ) would cause significant
negative environmental impacts to drainage/
flood' control facilities, appropriate
mitigation measures shall be incorporated
into the project(s ) prior to its approval.
C. Finding of Significance
This City Council finds that incorporation of the
above mitigation measures into the Project will
result in full mitigation of flood control and
drainage impacts.
15 . Other Impacts
Based on the EIR and the Record before the City
Council , this City Council finds that implementation
of the Project results in no other significant adverse
environmental impacts.
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FINDINGS CONCERNING THE PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
This City Council has considered each of the alternatives
presented in the EIR and finds those alternatives infeasible
based on economic , social and other considerations as set forth
below.
1 . Infeasibility of the No Project Alternative
The No Project Alternative would not accomplish the
goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan.
Adoption of the No Project Alternative would serve
only to delay the potential adverse impacts associated
with development of the Project site (increased
traffic , noise, air pollution and natural
resource/energy consumption) . If private development
of sites within the Project Area does not occur in the
near future, adoption of the No Project Alternative
would result in a direct loss of revenue to the
Redevelopment Agency as well as a potential indirect
loss since the values of surrounding properties would
be adversely affected. Uncertainty in development
also could make it more difficult to generate
developer interest in redevelopment of the Project
Area. Accordingly, this City Council finds the No
Project Alternative infeasible .
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2 . Infeasibility of the Alternative Project Area Size
The environmental impacts of the proposed Redevelop-
ment Project would be greater under this alternative
because increasing the size of the Project Area does
not eliminate the need for the identified infrastruc-
ture improvements . In the final analysis, an
expansion of the existing Project Area boundaries is
not appropriate since the established boundaries were
chosen on the basis of existing conditions including
physical deterioration, social maladjustment, and
economic decline . The existing Project Area represents
a well-defined neighborhood with specific revitaliz-
ation needs. The properties surrounding this
neighborhood differ in physical condition and
community character, and therefore are not suitable
for inclusion into the Project Area boundaries.
Accordingly, this City Council rejects the Alternative
Project Area Size Alternative as infeasible.
3 . Infeasibility of the Limited Redevelopment Activities
Alternative.
The environmental impacts resulting from implementation
of the Limited Redevelopment Activities Alternative
would be greater than those occurring as a result of
the Project' s implementation. Additionally, tax
increment revenues would be severely restricted. Such
restrictions or limitations would result in commensurate
reductions in the Agency' s ability to undertake the
Redevelopment Program as contemplated by the amended
Redevelopment Plan, including: (1) reductions in
public improvements and facilities provided; (2 ) a
restricted ability to eliminate conditions of
deficiency; and (3 ) a reduced ability to implement the
goals of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan and
to eliminate existing environmental deficiencies and
problems occurring within the Project Area. In the
final analysis, the Limited Redevelopment Activities
Alternative is not an environmentally superior
alternative to the Plan amendment and, therefore, this
City Council rejects it as infeasible.
4 . Infeasibility of the Alternative Financing Alternative.
As an alternative to the Redevelopment Project, the
Agency or City could attempt to undertake a similar
program utilizing alternative sources of revenue
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( sources other than tax increment revenues ) . However,
no single source would be sufficient in amount or
purpose to accomplish the activities contemplated by
the Redevelopment Project . Accordingly, this City
Council rejects the Alternative Financing Alternative
as infeasible.
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
In compliance with Public Resources Code $ection 21081 . 6,
this City Council does hereby establish the following
Mitigation Monitoring Program for Redevelopment Project No. 2 .
This Mitigation Monitoring Program ensures compliance with
all mitigation measures adopted he-rein as set forth alDove in
the Findings Concerning the Significance of Environmental
Impacts Identified in the EIR.
In most cases, the mitigation measures adopted herein are
project specific and will be monitored by the Planning Division
of the City' s Department of Community Development when a
proposed project in the Redevelopment Project Area is submitted
for review. Project specific mitigation measures can be broken
down into two categories : project design mitigation measures
and ongoing mitigation measures.
A project design mitigation measure is one that is to be
incorporated into a specific project' s design .to mitigate one
or more impacts identified in the Final EIR and adopted herein,
( e. g, the water conservation measures set forth in Section
9(B) (3 ) of the Findings Concerning the Significance of
Environmental Impact Identified in the EIR set forth above) .
These mitigation measures will normally be shown on the project
design plans, which plans shall not be approved until the
appropriate mitigation measures herein have been Incorporated
into the project design.
An ongoing mitigation measure is one that is associated
with a specific project, but over a period of time, (e. g. dust
control during grading activities) . Monitoring of this type of
mitigation measure will be similar to that of project design
mitigation measures, as noted above, except that the status of
each ongoing mitigation measure will be noted at various times
until no longer needed. The Planning Department may submit
periodic reports on the status of ongoing mitigation measures
as appropriate.
Cumulative mitigation measures, as opposed to project
specific mitigation measures, are those that address the
Redevelopment Project Area as a whole . Cumulative mitigation
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measures will be monitored in the same way as project specific
mitigation measures except that cumulative mitigation measures
will usually be monitored over a greater period of time.
Specific cumulative mitigation measures, such as the provision
of relocation advisory assistance will be monitored by the
Redevelopment Agency staff.
In those few cases in which compliance with a mitigation
measure cannot be verified through the Planning and Development
Department or through the Agency, and specialized expertise is
required, the City or the Agency may hire an outside
consultant . Furthermore, it will be the responsibility of
other agencies to monitor mitigation measures requested by
those agencies . The City shall notify these agencies when
specific mitigation measures of theirs have been included in
project approvals and these agencies shall then submit a
proposed program to the City which outlines the proposed
monitoring program. Accordingly, these agencies shall also
inform the City in writing when each of their mitigation
measures has been complied With.
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Res. No. 6027
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City
Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of
members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven;
that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative
vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19t11 day
of June 19__U_, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
MacAllister, Green, Winchell , Mays, Erskine
NOES: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
Silva
Bannister
City Clerk and ex-offirio Clerk
of the.City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California