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RESOLUTION NO. 5839
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROPOSED
DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia has proposed to undertake the Downtown 2000
Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement Program in conformity with the revised
Downtown Revitalization Strategy and Program ("DRSP"); and
WHEREAS, the Downtown 2000 Streetscape and Public Facilities Improvement
Program (the "Project") proposes to facilitate revitalization of the commercial area on
Huntington Drive between Santa Clara Street and Fifth Avenue, and on First Avenue between
Wheeler Avenue and California Street, by constructing the following improvements: three new
storm drains and associated piping and catch basins, two new water mains, new curb and
gutter in a bowout configuration at corners and mid-block crosswalks, new decorative
pedestrian lights, new safety light fixtures, new landscaping, street trees and related irrigation,
uplights on palm trees, pedestrian seating areas, sidewalk and street pavers, signage, traffic
signal relocation, angled parking and stop signs at corners on South First Avenue, and new
City and downtown entry monuments; and
WHEREAS, the City's staff has determined that this project is subject to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and has caused the
preparation of an Expanded Initial Study for the Project; and
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WHEREAS, on the basis of the Expanded Initial Study which indicated the Project would
have no significant environmental impacts or that significant impacts could be mitigated to a
level of insignificance, staff determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration should be
prepared for the Project; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Exhibit A) was prepared pursuant to
CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the City's Local CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City, as the lead agency for the Project, provided copies of the draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Expanded Initial Study to the public for review and
comment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21091; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all comments received regarding the
Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed the final Mitigated Negative
Declaration and all of the information contained in the records for the Project.
WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMP - Exhibit B) was prepared pursuant to
CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, the City's local CEQA Guidelines; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arcadia as
follows:
1. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Expanded Initial Study (Exhibit A)
prepared for the Project contain a complete and accurate report of the environmental impacts
associated with the Project. The documents have been completed in compliance with CEQA
and the City's Local CEQA Guidelines.
2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Expanded Initial Study prepared for the
Project reflect the independent judgment of the City and the City Council.
3. As the decisionmaking body for the Project, the City Council reviewed and
considered the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Expanded Intial
Study and the administrative record prior to approving the Project.
4. All environmental impacts of the Project are either insignificant or can be
mitigated to a level of insignificance pursuant to the mitigation measures outlined in the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Expanded Initial Study. There is no substantial evidence in
the record supporting a fair argument that the Project may result in significant impacts. All
mitigation measures as described in the Expanded Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration are hereby adopted and incorporated into the project.
5. The Mitigation Monitoring Plan (Exhibit B) for the Project is sufficient to ensure
that the mitigation measures recommended in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Expanded Initial Study will be implemented in a timely manner. The City Council hereby adopts
the Mitigation Monitoring Plan prepared for the Project.
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6. The City Council finds that the Project will not individually or cumulatively have an
adverse effect on wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code
and, therefore, that a certificate of fee exemption can be filed for the Project.
7. The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project
and approves the Project. The City Council directs staff to file a Notice Of Determination with
the County of Los Angeles within five working days of Project approval.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th
day of March, 1995.
l2J:~ :fth',r
ayor f the Ci of Arcad'
ATTEST:
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Cit
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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~~ If M~
City Attorney
City of Arcadia
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, city Clerk of the city of Arcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5839 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the
Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of
said Council held on the 7th day of March, 1995 and that said
Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember Chang, Lojeski, Margett and Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Kuhn
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rcadia
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EXPANDED INITIAL STUDY
AND
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
By:
THE PLANNING CORPORATION
FEBRUARY 7, 1995
Provided to the City Council, Redevelopment Agency
and City Cieri< by separate oorrespondence.
Available for public reviewal Office of City Clerk
or Economic Development Division, City Hall,
240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California 91007
Exhibit A
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CEQA MITIGA nON MONITORING PLAN
DOWNTOWN 2000 STREETSCAPE
AND PUBLIC FAClUTIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
AS 3180 (Stats 1988, ch. 1232) which became effective in January 1989 and has been codified
as Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, now requires that, along with the adoption ot
findings specified in an environmental documen~ the lead eg&ney must also adopt .
'rerortin~monitoring program to ensure compliance during projact implemenlation".
Air Quality
Mitigation Measures;
1. All contractors operating heavy equipment shall be requit&cJ to comply,
to the extent applicable and feasible, with APeD awtruction mitigation
guidelilles. Portions of the construction site shaH be watered to pl'eV8llt
excessive dust generation. Grading operations shall be suspended during
periods of intense winds. Trucks hauling demolished mstBrl,t, or grading
spoils shall be covered prior to Iea'ling the construction Wcinity.
2. Construction contractors shalf property maintain and operate constrlJction
equipment and use direct injection diesel engines to the degree feasible.
Monitoring Responsibility: Development Services Department. Engineering Division and
contracted inspector.
Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolition through completion of construction.
Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all periods ot construction activity.
Contractual Documentation: Requirements shall be specified in the bid package lor the storm
drain waler main and street improvement projects and contraetOl'llha1l indicale in writing their
ability and willlingness to comply with these requirements.
Verification: Monitoring inspectors shall document violations of the sa requirements and
requast contractors to comply with air quality measures. Repeated non-compliance shall be
reported to the City.
Remedies fa( non-wnpliance: Remedies to be defined by the City on a case-by~se basis.
Possible actions include written notificelion of non-compliance with con1ract specifications,
financial penalties, 0( iuuance d a stop WO/i( order until compliance is achieved.
Mitigation Monitoring Plan. 1
exhibit B
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Construction Effects
HQise Inconvenience
1. To minimize noise effects, 8/1 stationary construction noise soun:e. .haH
be sheltered or enclosed to minimize ef1ects. When feasible, genera/ol$
and pneumatic compreSSOlS shall be placed in partdng I1US or behind
buildings outside of public and busineA pedestrtan traIffce corridors.
Flexible wort hours should be permitted only if neatby residential areas
can be protected from noise sources.
Monitoring Responsiblity: Development ServiceS Department. Engineering Division and
conlracted inspector.
Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolilion through CQrnplelion of construction.
Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all periods of consll\Jction activity.
Contractual Documentation: RequitementJ shall be specified in the bid package for ItlI storm
drain and street improvement projects and contractors shall indicate in writing their ability and
willingness to comply with these requirements.
VerifICation: Monitoring inspectors shall document violations of these requirements and
req'J&st conlradors 10 comply with noise reduction measures. Repeated non-compliance shall
be reported to the City. Direct complaints from surrounding residents shall be reported \0 \he
Inspector to fadlitate possible reductions in noise 1OUrC8S.
Remedies for non<ampliance: Remedies to be defined by the City on a caS4H)y-<:ase basis.
Possible actions include written notifICation d non-compliance with contract specifications,
financial penalties, 01 issusnc:e 018 atop work ora. until compllanc:8 is achieved.
Dumas/ers. Dust Odors and Other ~inor Inconvenl8n~s
2. All contractors involved in the Streetst:ape Program shall provide a written
dust suppression strategy to be submitted with buUding permit app/icalioll..
The types of suppre$$icn u$8d win vsty on . CSH-by..case /J8Si8. Dumpsters,
pre.assembly constnJction tasles, and materiaJs storaoe shaH be limited to
d9lined, prescribed areas. MateriaJs ~ and MCIik "... 8haJI be liJuated
to the degree feasible. in the City owned parcellocatod It Second Avenue and
Huntington Drive. Construction schedules shall be made available to Isnants.
Dust covers and Ismporary building sheathing as well as other dust suppression
methods shall be used when appropriate.
Mitigation Monitoring Plan - 2
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Monitoring Responsibility: Development Services Department- Engineering Divisionancl
conlraded inspector.
Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolition through completion 01 construction.
Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all periods of constnlCtion activity.
Contractual Documentation: Requirements shall be specified in the bid padcag. for the stann
drain watermain and Ilreet improvemenl projects 8tld contrac:tors shall indicate in writing their
ability and willlingness to comply with these requirements.
Verificetion: Monitoring inspectors shall doCument violations of theM requirements end
request ccntradors to comply with construction planning measures. Repeated non-<:ompIianc:e
shall be reported to the City. Direct complainlJ from business ownerJ shall be reported 10 !he
Inspector to facilital~ possible changes in the tield that would minimize butiness disruption.
Remedies for non-compfiance: Remedies to be defined by the City on . C8S4Kly<ase basis.
Possible actions include written notification of norH:Omplianca with contracIl98Cfficationa,
financial penalties, or issuance of 8 stop work order until compliance i. achieved.
The Duration and Oraanization of Construction
3. To minimize construction effects on the pubrlC, building owners, tenants,
and essential fire and police service providers, construction within the pIOjed
areB shaD, to the extend feasible, be governed by a c:onstructiotl program
p'epsred in COfI$ultation with City businen tenanlJ. This progtam should
sfreS$ advance noIioe of construction schedules and comtruction duration,
pedestrian signage, and, for the HuntingtOn Olive conidor, f91<<'.lion of
busineS! adMty 10 the rear entrances for busineS58S in the construction ,IN.
Monitoring Responsibility: Development Servieas Department. Engineering Division,
contracted inspector and City Economic Development Administrator.
Duration of Monitoring: From initial demolition through completion of construction.
Frequency of Monitoring: Daily during all perlods of construction activity.
Contradual Documentation: The requirllmentto coordinate potentially une" distnJpting
adivilies with downtown business CMI'lerl shall be specified in the bid package for the .torm
drain and street improvement projects and contrador1 &/\all indicate in writing their ability and
willingness to ccmply with these requirements. Development of . coordInaIion procedure with
local business owners should be initialed through the City Economic Development
Administrator.
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Verification: Monitoring inspectors shall document violations of these requiremtntsllrld
request conlradorlto comply with this measlI'e. Repeated non-almpllance shall be reported
to the City. Direct complaints from busiJ'l8ll own.. shall be reported to the Inspector to
facilitate possible changes in the field that would minimize busine.. dilNptlon.
Remedies for non-compliance: Remedies to be defined by the City on I case-by<aH basis.
Possible actions include written notification of non-c:ompllanca with contract speciflcalions.
fll1ancial penallles, or issuance of a stop WOlk order lI'Iti/ compliance islChieved.
Grading, Demolition, Ind Wlter Quality Impacts
1. The proj6Ct shan comply with all applicable City and NPDES standard$ for
storm and surface water runoff. If deemed necessary for NPDES compliance,
imptOVf1ment plans shall address eIDSion control and on-site dflinage effec1a
on downstream conditions. The City shall be rNpOtI$ibIe for the construdion
of any Improvements necessary to eccommodate new 0lHite drainage /JoWl
in down.rtraam channels.
2. Final grading, drainage, and storm water management planning for the ptOject
shall comply, to 1M extent feasible, with policies and performance standards
contained in the City's General Plan.
Monitoring Responsibility: Development Servicas Department. Engineering Division and
contracted inspector.
Duration 01 Monitoring: From initial demolition through complete ion of construction.
Frequency 01 Monitoring: Daily during all periods of construdion activity.
Contractual Doc:umentatlon: NPDES requirements shall be specified in the bid pad<aoe for the
storm drain and Itreet improvement projects Itld contradorlllhaU indicate in writing their ability
and willlingnass to comply with these requirements.
VerifICation: Monitoring inspector. shall document violation. 0( these requirements and
request contractors to comply with corrective measures. Repeated ~ianc. shall be
reported to the City. Reference to remedies for norw:ompliance should be included in the
NPDES permit requirements for the project.
Remedies for non-<:ompllance: Remedies to be defmed by the Cit on a casHY..c;ase basis.
Possible actions include written notification of non~1iance with contract specifications,
financial penalties, or issuance of a slop work order until compliance is achieved.
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