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CC RESOLUTION 5322RESOLUTION NO. 5322 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA-1281/EA-1282) AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOS. EA-1281 AND EA-1282 REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SMOKY HOLLOW SPECIFIC PLAN AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI -PARCEL OFFICE CAMPUS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1320-1330 E. FRANKLIN AVENUE AND 1475 E. EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows: SECTION 1: Recitals. The City Council finds: A. On October 2, 2018, the El Segundo City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1573, certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report (EA-1011) for the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (State Clearinghouse No. 2017031071) (the "SHSP EIR") and a corresponding Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area allows for 517,094 square feet of building area for office, commercial, and industrial uses, among other things. The SHSP EIR concluded that there were potential impacts on biological resources, cultural resources, and transportation that would require mitigation in connection with future development projects. Applicable mitigation measures adopted for the SHSP EIR are referenced here and incorporated into Exhibit A. B. On August 31, 2020, Mark Telesz of Smoky Hollow Industries, LLC filed applications for amendment to the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (SPA) No. 21-02 ; Community Benefit Plan (CBP) No. 19-02, Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 21-03, and Environmental Assessment (EA) No. 1281 for a Tier II Community Benefits Plan and Site Plan Review of the proposed South Site of the Standard Works project at 1475 E. El Segundo Blvd.; CBP No. 19-03, Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 21-04, and Environmental Assessment (EA) No. 1282 for a Tier II Community Benefits Plan and Site Plan Review of the proposed North Site of the Standard Works project at 1320-1330 E. Franklin Ave.; Master Sign Program (MSP) 21-01; for development a multi -parcel office campus totaling approximately 128,976 square feet, surface parking lots, publicly accessible open space, and a public coffee shop/kiosk on a total 5.35 acres (hereinafter, the "Project" or "Standard Works Project"). C. Approval of the proposed Project is a subsequent discretionary action in furtherance of the SHSP and requires amendments to the SHSP. D. The applications have been reviewed by the City's Development Services Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC") and the SHSP. E. The Development Services Department commissioned MIG, Inc. to evaluate the environmental impact of the proposed Standard Works Project and amendments to the SHSP in light of the standards for subsequent environmental review outlined in Public Resources Code section 21166 and California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines section 15162. Based on MIG's evaluation of the potential environmental impacts of the proposed modifications to the SHSP project, an IS/MND was prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162. F, The IS/MND was circulated for public review/comment from December 15, 2021 through January 14, 2022. Only one comment letter (Caltrans) was received during the public review period. G. The Project was presented to the Planning Commission at a duly -noticed public hearing on January 27, 2022. The Planning Commission continued the hearing, at the request of the applicant, to February 10, 2022. H. On February 10, 2022, the Planning Commission held a continued public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed amendments, including, without limitation, information provided to the Planning Commission by City staff and public testimony. After the close of the public hearing on February 10, 2022, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the initial study/mitigated negative declaration for the Standard Works Project, together with the mitigation monitoring and reporting program. J. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the totality of the evidence in the administrative record before the City Council at its March 15, 2022 public hearing. SECTION 2; Findings. The City Council finds as follows: A. The IS/MND was presented to and considered by the City Council at a duly -noticed public hearing held on March 15, 2022. B. The Project involves both legislative and quasi-judicial components. The legislative component consists of an amendment to the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (SHSP) that would increase by ten feet (from 50 feet to 60 feet) the maximum permissible height of structures within a designated subarea of the SHSP Area. The subarea in which the increased height would potentially be available is generally bounded by Oregon Street on the west, El Segundo Boulevard on the south, Franklin Avenue on the north, and Sepulveda Boulevard on the east. The additional ten feet of building height within the subarea could be allowed only in connection with the approval of a Tier II Community Benefits Plan pursuant to the SHSP. The quasi- judicial components of the Project include Community Benefit Plan (CBP) No. 19- 02, Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 21-03, and Environmental Assessment (EA) No. 1281 for a Tier II Community Benefits Plan and Site Plan Review of the proposed South Site of the Standard Works Project at 1475 E. El Segundo Blvd.; CBP No. 19-03, Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 21-04, and Environmental Assessment (EA) No. 1282 for a Tier II Community Benefits Plan and Site Plan Review of the RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 2 of 11 proposed North Site of the Standard Works Project at 1320-1330 E. Franklin Ave.; and Master Sign Program (MSP) 21-01. C. The proposed project for the South Site would develop a 1.01-acre property located at 1475 E. El Segundo Boulevard. The existing 19,311 square -foot, one-story brick building on the site would be preserved with two new levels totaling 44,604 square feet added above it. This would result in a total floor area of 63,915 square feet (FAR=1.45) for R&D and office use. The new three-story building would have a maximum height of 59 feet and 6 inches from the average grade to the top of the building. D. The proposed project for the North Site would develop a 1.07-acrea portion of a 4.4-acre property located at 1320-1330 E. Franklin Avenue. The existing 19,493 square -foot, one-story brick building located at 1330 E. Franklin Avenue would be preserved and two levels totaling 44,802 square feet would be added above it. In addition, a new, two-story pavilion building would be constructed and would include a public cafe. This would result in a total of 65,061 square feet of floor area for the North Site (FAR=0.95), including 64,295 square feet for R&D and office use and 766 square feet for the pavilion building. The three-story main building would have a maximum height of 59 feet and 6 inches from the average grade to the top of the building. The pavilion building will reach a maximum height of 23 feet and 8 inches. The South Site will also include construction of a new 5,000 square -foot public outdoor park with park searing, picnic tables, shade trees and landscaping. E. The City of El Segundo is the lead agency for the Project. The IS/MND was prepared for the Project in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines and is adequate and appropriate for the City's use as the lead agency. F. The Project will either have no impacts or less than significant impacts in the following areas: Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Energy, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Utilities/Service Systems, and Wildfire. G. Areas of concern were noted as potentially significant if not mitigated. Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the IS/MND and will be imposed of the Project through the City's adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ("MMRP") in compliance with CEQA Guideline 15074(d). These mitigation measures, several of which are carried over from the SHSP EIR, are imposed to address potential environmental effects with respect to: Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology/Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Transportation, and Tribal Cultural Resources. With the implementation of this mitigation, all potential environmental effects will be reduced to a less than significant level. The MMRP is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B and incorporated herein. RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 3 of 11 H. The mitigation measures set forth in the MMRP are specific and enforceable. The MMRP adequately describes implementation procedures, monitoring responsibility, reporting actions, compliance schedules, and verification of compliance in order to ensure that the Project complies with the adopted mitigation measures. The mitigation measures contained in the MMRP will also be imposed as enforceable conditions of approval. All mitigation measures are capable of being fully implemented by the Project applicant. J. All Conditions and Mitigation Measures identified in the SHSP EIR (EA-1011), on file with the State of California (SCH No. 2017031071), remain in full force and effect. K. Pursuant to CEQA, the City Council has independently reviewed the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration together with all comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment with the incorporation of mitigation, and the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of City Council. Accordingly, based upon the evidence presented to the City Council, the City need not prepare an environmental impact report for the proposed Project. SECTION 3: Action. Based on the foregoing findings and the evidence in the administrative record as a whole, the City Council hereby approves and adopts the initial study/mitigated negative declaration for the Standard Works Project, together with the mitigation monitoring and reporting program. SECTION 4: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determination in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole. SECTION 5: Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolutions are severable. SECTION 6: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature. SECTION 7: Signature Authority. The Mayor or presiding officer is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of El Segundo, and the City Clerk or her duly appointed deputy is directed to attest thereto. RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 4 of 11 SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Resolution will take effect immediately. SECTION 9: City Clerk Direction. The City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, enter it in the City's book of original Resolutions, and make a record of this action in the meeting's minutes. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15t" day of March, 2022. Dre " , Mayor ATTEST: 0AU, M -av Tracy Wewe' City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FO z "I'D 7� Mark Qf Hensley, City RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 5 of 11 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF EL SEGUNDO CERTIFICATION SS I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing Resolution No. 5322 was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, attested to by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of said Council hold on the 15t" day of March 2022, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Member Pirsztuk, Council Member Nicol and Council Member Giroux NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Boyles and Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this day of March, 2022. �q Tr cy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 6 of 11 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Exhibit A Summary of Mitigation Measures Draft Initial Study/MND *denotes mitigation measure carried over from the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan EIR Biological Resources BIO MM 7-1 *To avoid impacts to nesting birds, construction activities and construction noise should occur outside the avian nesting season (prior to February 1 or after September 1). If construction and construction noise occurs within the avian nesting season (during the period from February 1 to September 1), areas within 100 feet of a development site shall be thoroughly surveyed for the presence of nests by a qualified biologist no more than five days before commencement of any vegetation removal. If it is determined that the Project Site is occupied by nesting birds covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, mitigation measure 7-2 shall apply. 1310 MM 7-2* If pre -construction nesting bird surveys result in the location of active nests, no grading, vegetation removal, or heavy equipment activity shall take place within an appropriate setback from occupied nests as determined by a qualified biologist. Protective measures (e.g., established setbacks) shall be required to ensure compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code requirements. The qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts occur. A report of the findings, prepared by a qualified biologist, shall be submitted to the CDFW prior to construction -related activities that have the potential to disturb any active nests during the nesting season. Cultural Resources CUL MM 8-2*Prior to the commencement of grading or demolition of subsurface structures, a professional archaeologist who meets U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and Standards, shall conduct a brief archaeological and paleontological informational session for construction personnel. The training session may consist of an in -person meeting or a written handout describing: (1) how to identify archaeological and paleontological resources that may be encountered during earth -moving activities and (2) the procedures to be followed in such an event, including contact information for the appropriate entities if archaeological or paleontological resources are discovered. CUL MM 8-3*In the event that archaeological or paleontological resources are unearthed during ground -disturbing activities, the ground -disturbing activities shall be halted or diverted away from the vicinity of the find so that the find can be evaluated. A buffer area of at least 50 feet shall be established around the find, where construction activities will not be allowed to continue until a RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 7 of 11 qualified archaeologist or paleontologist has examined the newly discovered artifact(s) and has evaluated the area of the find. Work shall be allowed to continue outside the buffer area. If the archaeologist identifies the find as a tribal cultural resource or suspects it to be a tribal cultural resource, the City will contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to report the discovery, and will contact local Native American tribal representatives as directed by the NAHC. Should the newly discovered artifact(s) be determined to be a tribal cultural resource, Native American construction monitoring will be initiated. The City shall coordinate with the archaeologist and tribal representative(s) to develop an appropriate treatment plan for the resources. CUL MM 8-4 If human remains are uncovered during Project grading, work must be halted in the immediate area of the find and the County Coroner notified in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. The Coroner must then determine whether the remains are of forensic interest. If the Coroner, with the aid of a supervising archaeologist, determines that the remains are or appear to be of a Native American, they must contact the Native American Heritage Commission for further investigations and proper recovery of such remains, if necessary. Further, pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 5097.98(b) remains shall be left in place and free from disturbance until a final decision as to the treatment and disposition has been made. If the County Coroner determines the remains to be Native American, the Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted within the period specified by law (24 hours). Subsequently, the Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the "most likely descendant". The most likely descendant shall then make recommendations and engage in consultation concerning the treatment of the remains as provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. Human remains from other ethnic/cultural groups with recognized historical associations to the area shall also be subject to consultation between appropriate representatives from that group and the local jurisdiction/lead agency involved. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Department. Geology and Soils MM GEO-1 Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate that all improvements and construction -related activities comply with the recommendations outlined in the Project geotechnical report (CWI 2017). This measure applies to all potential geologic and soil constraints that could affect one or both sites, including but not limited to seismic ground failure, strong seismic shaking, differential settlement, liquefaction, lateral spreading, and subsidence, and landslides/slope stability as appropriate. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 8 of 11 Greenhouse Gas Emissions EECAP 4.1 * Encourage or Require Energy Efficiency Standards Exceeding Title 24. This measure will develop City staff to be resources in encouraging and implementing energy efficiency beyond that required by current Title 24 Standards. EECAP 5.2* Promote Water Efficiency Standards Exceeding SB X7-7. In addition to SB X7-7, more actions are being studied or have been taken to exceed water efficiency standards. These efforts include education and outreach practices that could be combined with residential and commercial EECAP actions that emphasize the reuse of recycled/gray water and promote harvesting rainwater. Hazards and Hazardous Materials MM HAZA Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the North Site (1330 E. Franklin Street), the applicant shall remove and properly decommission the vertical and lateral well network of the former vapor extraction system including abandonment of any groundwater monitoring wells and semi- permanent vapor probes on the property. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City with input and regulatory oversight and written signoff by DTSC. MM HAZ-2 Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the North Site (1330 E. Franklin Street), the applicant shall prepare and process a Soils Management Plan through the state Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for review and approval. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide written confirmation from DTSC to the City that the Soil Management Plan has been implemented as approved. MM HAZ-3 Prior to issuance of any demolition or building permits for South Site (1475 E. El Segundo Boulevard) or North Site (1330 E. Franklin Street), the applicant shall identify and effectively remediate any asbestos -containing materials (AGMs) associated with the onsite buildings. This remediation may be accomplished by either in -place encapsulation or removal as appropriate. The applicant shall retain a qualified asbestos contractor to conduct this work and shall provide the City with a final report within 45 days of completion of all remediation activities, including appropriate documentation of disposal of any onsite ACMs at an approved landfill. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Department. Transportation VMT MM VMT-1 Unbundle Parking Cost. This measure implements workplace parking pricing and unbundles the cost of parking from the lease. The Project shall include parking in the access -controlled parking structure. The property owner shall include language in the lease agreement which provides reduced lease rates if parking is not required by the tenant. The developer shall implement a monthly cost for parking spaces by charging a parking fee per access card. The range of VMT reduction from this measure is between 2.6% and 13%. Based on the calculations, a $50 per month/employee RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 9 of 11 parking cost will result in a VMT reduction of 5.1% MM VMT-2 Parking Management Strategies. Strategies to encourage efficiency in parking facilities and improve the quality of service to parking users results in reduction of VMT. This includes signage and directions, providing preferential carpool/vanpool parking spaces closer to the building entrance to and from the destination, etc. This encourages carpooling/vanpooling and also reduces the amount of time patrons drive around to find the best parking area to minimize walking. The maximum reduction from this measure is 3%. MM VMT-3 Mandatory Travel Behavior Change Program, Promotions & Marketing. This involves the development of a travel behavior change program that targets individuals' attitudes, goals, and travel behaviors, educating participants on the impacts of their travel choices and the opportunities to alter their habits. The project shall provide a web site that allows employees to research other modes of transportation for commuting. If a website is planned for the development, links to Google Transit, and/or local bus operators should be provided on the website. If a website is not planned, QR Codes could be provided in the parking structure and the building lobbies to enable users an easy way to access information about transit routes. The maximum reduction due to this measure is 1%. MM VMT-4 Implement Commute Trip Reduction Marketing. This involves the use of marketing and promotional tools to educate and inform travelers about site - specific transportation options and the effects of their travel choices with passive educational and promotional materials. The project shall implement marketing strategies to reduce commute trips. The project will implement marketing strategies to reduce commute trips. Information sharing and marketing are important components to successful commute trip reduction strategies. Implementing commute trip reduction strategies without a complementary marketing strategy will result in lower VMT reductions. Marketing strategies may include new employee orientation of trip reduction and alternative mode options, event promotions, and printed material. CAPCOA states that the range of reduction is between 0.8% to 4%, but states that in some literature, the VMT reduction has been as much as 15%, especially for urban areas. For this project, a conservative reduction of 3% has been assumed. MM VMT-5 Include Bike Parking in Excess of City Code. This implements short and long-term bicycle parking to support safe and comfortable bicycle travel by providing parking facilities at destinations. Based on discussion with the applicant, bike parking in excess of City code shall be provided. The City's code requires a minimum of 4 spaces for non-residential buildings up to 15,000 square feet, plus a minimum of 5 percent of the required vehicle spaces for the portion above 15,000 square feet. The maximum number of bicycle parking required under City code is 25 spaces. For the project, the number of bicycle parking spaces required under code is 17 spaces, and therefore, it is recommended that the project provide at least 18 spaces. This results in a VMT reduction of 0.625%. RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 10 of 11 MM VMT-6 Include Secure Bike Parking and Showers. This implements additional end -of -trip bicycle facilities to support safe and comfortable bicycle travel. Based on discussion with the applicant, each building shall include shower facilities and secure bike parking facilities shall be provided. This results in a VMT reduction of 0.625%. Tribal Cultural Resources MM-TCR-1 Native American Monitoring. Prior to the commencement of any ground disturbing activity at the Project site, the Project applicant shall retain a Native American Monitor approved by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation and the Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California, the tribes that consulted on this Project pursuant to AB 52 and SB 18 (the "Tribes" or the "Consulting Tribes"). Copies of the executed contracts shall be submitted to the City of El Segundo Development Services Department prior to the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground - disturbing activity. The Tribal monitors shall only be present on -site during the construction phases that involve ground -disturbing activities. Ground disturbing activities are defined by the Tribes as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, potholing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the Project area. The Tribal Monitors shall complete daily monitoring logs that will provide descriptions of the day's grading and related earth -disturbing activities, including type and extent of construction activities, location of work, soil and any cultural materials identified, or other items potentially related to cultural resources. The on -site monitoring shall end when all ground -disturbing activities on the Project site are completed, or when the Tribal Representatives and Tribal Monitors have indicated that all upcoming ground -disturbing activities at the Project site have little to no potential for impacting Tribal Cultural Resources. Upon discovery of any Tribal Cultural Resources, construction activities shall cease in the immediate vicinity of the find (not less than the surrounding 100 feet) until the find can be assessed. All Tribal Cultural Resources unearthed by Project activities shall be evaluated by the Consulting Tribes approved Tribal monitors. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Consulting Tribes shall retain it/them in the form and/or manner the Tribes deem appropriate, for educational, cultural and/or historic purposes. If human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized at the Project site, all ground disturbance shall immediately cease, and the county coroner shall be notified per Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, and Health & Safety Code Section 7050.5. Human remains and grave/burial goods shall be treated alike per California Public Resources Code section 5097.98(d)(1) and (2). Work may continue on other parts of the Project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place (CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5[f]). RESOLUTION NO. 5322 Page 11 of 11 EXHIBIT B Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Project: QW-OLE1 Seaundo Standard fforks Project ISMAID Date: January 18. 2022 * denotes mitigation measure is from the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Impact p Category Mitigation Measures* Responsible Monitoring/ Implementation Timing Monitoring Party Reporting Method Biological BIO MM 7-1* To avoid impacts to nesting birds, - Any vegetation removal or Planning Department Retention and monitoring by Resources construction activities and construction noise should ground -disturbing activity qualified biologist with final report occur outside the avian nesting season (prior to February 1 to September 1 upon completion February 1 or after September 1). If construction and construction noise occurs within the avian nesting season (during the period from February 1 to September 1), areas within 100 feet of a development site shall be thoroughly surveyed for the presence of nests by a qualified biologist no more than five days before commencement of any vegetation removal. If it is determined that the Project Site is occupied by nesting birds covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, miti ation measure 7-2 shall a 1 Biological BIO MM 7-2* If pre -construction nesting bird Provide setbacks if Planning Department Monitoring by qualified biologist Resources surveys result in the location of active nests, no active nests are found if needed during grading with final grading, vegetation removal, or heavy equipment per BIO MM 7-1 report upon completion activity shall take place within an appropriate setback from occupied nests as determined by a qualified , biologist. Protective measures (e.g., established setbacks) shall be required to ensure compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code requirements. The qualified biologist shall serve as a construction monitor during those periods when construction activities occur near active nest areas to ensure that no inadvertent impacts occur. , A report of the findings, prepared by a qualified biologist, shall be submitted to the CDFW prior to Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 1 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS MND EXHIBIT B Impact p Mitigation Measures* Implementation Timing Responsible Monitoring/ Category Monitoring Party Reporting Method construction -related activities that have the potential to disturb any active nests during the nesting season. Cultural CUL MM 8-2* Prior to the commencement of Prior to grading or other Planning Department Qualified archaeologist provides Resources grading or demolition of subsurface structures, a ground -disturbing activities proof of distributing handouts or professional archaeologist who meets U.S. Secretary conducting training for of the Interior's Professional Qualifications and construction staff Standards, shall conduct a brief archaeological and paleontological informational session for construction personnel. The training session may consist of an in - person meeting or a written handout describing: (1) how to identify archaeological and paleontological resources that may be encountered during earth - moving activities and (2) the procedures to be followed in such an event, including contact information for the appropriate entities if archaeological or paleontological resources are discovered. Cultural CUL MM 8-3* In the event that archaeological or During grading or other Planning Department Retention of and monitoring by Resources paleontological resources are unearthed during ground -disturbing activities E qualified archaeologist with final ground -disturbing activities, the ground -disturbing `report upon completion of grading activities shall be halted or diverted away from the vicinity of the find so that the find can be evaluated. A buffer area of at least 50 feet shall be established around the find, where construction activities will not be allowed to continue until a qualified archaeologist or paleontologist has examined the newly discovered artifact(s) and has evaluated the area of the find. Work shall be allowed to continue outside the buffer area. If the archaeologist identifies the find as a tribal cultural resource or suspects it to be a tribal cultural resource, the City will contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to report the discovery, and will contact local Native American tribal representatives as directed by the NAHC. Should the newly discovered artifact(s) be determined to be a tribal cultural resource, Native American construction monitoring will be initiated. The City Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 2 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS/MND EXHIBIT B Impact Mitigation Measures* Responsible Monitoring/ Implementation Timing Category Monitoring Party Reporting Method shall coordinate with the archaeologist and tribal representative(s) to develop an appropriate treatment plan for the resources. Cultural CUL MM 8-4 If human remains are uncovered During grading or other Planning Department County Coroner confirm contact Resources during Project grading, work must be halted in the ground -disturbing activities within 24 hours regarding human immediate area of the find and the County Coroner remains notified in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. The Coroner must then determine whether the remains are of forensic interest. If the Coroner, with the aid of a supervising archaeologist, During grading or other Planning Department Contact appropriate Native determines that the remains are or appear to be of a _ ground -disturbing activities American tribal representatives Native American, they must contact the Native American Heritage Commission for further investigations and proper recovery of such remains, if necessary. Further, pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 5097.98(b) remains shall be left in place and free from disturbance until a final decision as to the treatment and disposition has been made. If the County Coroner determines the remains to be Native American, the Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted within the period specified by law (24 hours). Subsequently, the Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the most likely descendant". The most likely descendant shall then make recommendations and engage in consultation concerning the treatment of the remains as provided in Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. Human remains from other ethnic/cultural groups with recognized historical associations to the area shall also be subject to consultation between appropriate representatives from that group and the local jurisdiction/lead agency involved. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City ° Planning Department. Geology and MM GEO-1 Prior to issuance of any grading or Prior to issuance of any Planning Department Demonstrate that plans comply Soils building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate that grading or building permits with Project Geotech report all improvements and construction -related activities comply with the recommendations outlined in the ? Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 3 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS/MND EXHIBIT B Impact Mitigation Measures* Responsible Monitoring/ Implementation Timing Category Monitoring Party Reporting Method Project geotechnical report (CWI 2017). This measure applies to all potential geologic and soil constraints that could affect one or both sites, including but not limited to seismic ground failure, strong seismic shaking, differential settlement, liquefaction, lateral spreading, and subsidence, and landslides/slope stability as appropriate. This measure shall be ' implemented to the satisfaction of the Ci En ineer. Greenhouse EECAP 4.1* Encourage or Require Energy _ Prior to issuance of Planning Department Demonstrate that plans exceed ' Gas Efficiency Standards Exceeding Title 24. This building permits energy requirements of Title 24 Emissions measure will develop City staff to be resources in encouraging and implementing energy efficiency beyond that required by current Title 24 Standards. Greenhouse EECAP 5.2* Promote Water Efficiency Standards Prior to issuance of Planning Department Demonstrate that plans exceed Gas I Exceeding SB X7-7. In addition to SB X7-7, more building permits established water conservation Emissions actions are being studied or have been taken to exceed standards water efficiency standards. These efforts include education and outreach practices that could be combined with residential and commercial EECAP actions that emphasize the reuse of recycled/gray water and promote harvesting,rainwater. Hazards and MM HAZ-1 Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Prior to issuance of a ( Planning Department Confirmation from DTSC that Hazardous Occupancy for the North Site (1330 E. Franklin Certificate of Occupancy vapor extraction well network has Materials Street), the applicant shall remove and properly related to 1330 E. Franklin been removed to DTSC decommission the vertical and lateral well network of Street satisfaction the former vapor extraction system including abandonment of any groundwater monitoring wells and semi -permanent vapor probes on the property. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City with input and regulatory oversight and written signoffby DTSC. Hazards and , MM HAZ-2 Prior to issuance of a grading permit for Prior to issuance of a grading Planning Department Demonstrate DTSC approval of Hazardous the North Site (1330 E. Franklin Street), the applicant permit related to 1330 E. Soils Management Plan Materials shall prepare and process a Soils Management Plan Franklin Street through the state Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for review and approval. Planning Department Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 4 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS/MND EXHIBIT B Impact p Category Mitigation Measures* Responsible 1 Monitoring/ Implementation Timing Monitoring Party Reporting Method Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant F Prior to issuance of a building Demonstrate Soils Management shall provide written confirmation from DTSC to the permit related to 1330 E. Plan has been implemented to City that the Soil Management Plan has been Franklin Street DTSC satisfaction implemented as approved. Hazards and MM HAZ-3 Prior to issuance of any demolition or Prior to issuance of a Planning Department Demonstrate absence, removal, or Hazardous building permits for South Site (1475 E. El Segundo demolition or grading permit treatment of ACMs as appropraite Materials Boulevard) or North Site (1330 E. Franklin Street), the applicant shall identify and effectively remediate i any asbestos -containing materials (ACMs) associated with the onsite buildings. This remediation may be accomplished by either in -place encapsulation or removal as appropriate. The applicant shall retain a qualified asbestos contractor to conduct this work and shall provide the City with a final report within 45 E days of completion of all remediation activities, including appropriate documentation of disposal of ' any onsite ACMs at an approved landfill. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Department. Transpor- MM VMT-1 Unbundle Parking Cost. This measure _ Within one year of issuance of Planning Department Demonstrate achievement of VMT tation I implements workplace parking pricing and unbundles Certificates of Occupancy for reduction as appropriate the cost of parking from the lease. The Project shall the North and South Sites include parking in the access -controlled parking structure. The property owner shall include language in the lease agreement which provides reduced lease rates if parking is not required by the tenant. The developer shall implement a monthly cost for parking spaces by charging a parking fee per access card. The range of VMT reduction from this measure is between 2.6% and 13%. Based on the calculations, a $50 per month/employee parking cost will result in a VMT reduction of 5.1 %. Transpor- MM VMT-2 Parking Management Strategies. Within one year of issuance of _ Planning Department Demonstrate achievement of VMT tation Strategies to encourage efficiency in parking facilities Certificates of Occupancy for reduction as appropriate and improve the quality of service to parking users the North and South Sites results in reduction of VMT. This includes signage and directions, providing preferential carpool/vanpool arkine spaces closer to the building entrance to and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 5 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS/MND EXHIBIT B impact p Mitigation Measures* 3 Responsible Monitoring/ Implementation Timing Category Monitoring Party Reporting Method from the destination, etc. This encourages carpooling/vanpooling and also reduces the amount of time patrons drive around to find the best parking area to minimize walking. The maximum reduction from this measure is 3%. Transpor- MM VMT-3 Mandatory Travel Behavior Change Within one year of issuance of Planning Department Demonstrate achievement of VMT tation Program, Promotions & Marketing. This involves the Certificates of Occupancy for reduction as appropriate development of a travel behavior change program that the North and South Sites targets individuals' attitudes, goals, and travel behaviors, educating participants on the impacts of their travel choices and the opportunities to alter their habits. The project shall provide a web site that allows employees to research other modes of transportation for commuting. If a website is planned for the development, links to Google Transit, and/or local bus operators should be provided on the website. If a website is not planned, QR Codes could be provided in the parking structure and the building lobbies to enable users an easy way to access information about transit routes. The maximum reduction due to this measure is 1%. Transpor- MM VMT-4 Implement Commute Trip Reduction Within one year of issuance of Planning Department Demonstrate achievement of VMT tation Marketing. This involves the use of marketing and Certificates of Occupancy for reduction as appropriate promotional tools to educate and inform travelers the North and South Sites about site -specific transportation options and the effects of their travel choices with passive educational and promotional materials. The project shall implement marketing strategies to reduce commute trips. The project will implement marketing strategies to reduce commute trips. Information sharing and marketing are important components to successful commute trip reduction strategies. Implementing commute trip reduction strategies without a complementary marketing strategy will result in lower VMT reductions. Marketing strategies may include new employee orientation of trip reduction and alternative mode options, event promotions, and printed material. CAPCOA states that the range of Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 6 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS/MND EXHIBIT B Impact Mitigation Measures* Implementation Timing Responsible Monitoring/ Category Monitoring Party Reporting Method reduction is between 0.8% to 4%, but states that in some literature, the VMT reduction has been as much as 15%, especially for urban areas. For this project, a conservative reduction of 3% has been assumed. Transpor- MM VMT-5 Include Bike Parking in Excess of City Within one year of issuance of Planning Department Demonstrate achievement of VMT tation Code. This implements short and long-term bicycle Certificates of Occupancy for i reduction as appropriate parking to support safe and comfortable bicycle travel the North and South Sites by providing parking facilities at destinations. Based on discussion with the applicant, bike parking in excess of City code shall be provided. The City's code requires a minimum of 4 spaces for non-residential buildings up to 15,000 square feet, plus a minimum of 5 percent of the required vehicle spaces for the portion above 15,000 square feet. The maximum number of bicycle parking required under City code is 25 spaces. For the project, the number of bicycle parking spaces required under code is 17 spaces, and therefore, it is ! recommended that the project provide at least 18 spaces. This results in a VMT reduction of 0.625%. Transpor- MM VMT-6 Include Secure Bike Parking and Within one year of issuance of Planning Department Demonstrate achievement of VMT tation Showers. This implements additional end -of -trip Certificates of Occupancy for reduction as appropriate bicycle facilities to support safe and comfortable the North and South Sites bicycle travel. Based on discussion with the applicant, each building shall include shower facilities and secure bike parking facilities shall be provided. This results in a VMT reduction of 0.625%. Tribal MM TCR-1 Native American Monitoring. Prior to Prior to grading or other Planning Department Qualified tribal monitor retained Cultural the commencement of any ground disturbing activity ground -disturbing activities and agreement in place Resources at the Project site, the Project applicant shall retain a Native American Monitor approved by the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation and the Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California, the tribes that consulted on this Project pursuant to AB 52 and SB 18 (the "Tribes" or the "Consulting Tribes"). Copies of the executed contracts shall be submitted to the City of El Segundo Development Services Department prior to the issuance of any permit necessary to commence a ground -disturbing activity. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 7 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS/MND EXHIBIT B Responsible Monitoring/ Category € Mitigation Measures* Implementation Timing g y Monitoring Party Reporting Method [ The Tribal monitors shall only be present on -site during the construction phases that involve ground - disturbing activities. Ground disturbing activities are defined by the Tribes as activities that may include, but are not limited to, pavement removal, potholing or auguring, grubbing, tree removals, boring, grading, excavation, drilling, and trenching, within the Project area. The Tribal Monitors shall complete daily , monitoring logs that will provide descriptions of the days grading and related earth -disturbing activities, including type and extent of construction activities, location of work, soil and any cultural materials identified, or other items potentially related to cultural resources. The on -site monitoring shall end when all ground -disturbing activities on the Project site are completed, or when the Tribal Representatives and Tribal Monitors have indicated that all upcoming ground -disturbing activities at the Project site have little to no potential for impacting Tribal Cultural Resources. Upon discovery of any Tribal Cultural Resources, construction activities shall cease in the immediate , vicinity of the find (not less than the surrounding 100 feet) until the find can be assessed. All Tribal Cultural Resources unearthed by Project activities shall be evaluated by the Consulting Tribes approved Tribal monitors. If the resources are Native American in origin, the Consulting Tribes shall retain it/them in the form and/or manner the Tribes deem appropriate, for educational, cultural and/or historic purposes. If human remains and/or grave goods are discovered or recognized at the Project site, all ground disturbance shall immediately cease, and the county coroner shall be notified per Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, and Health & Safety Code Section 7050.5. Human remains and graveibural goods shall be Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 8 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS/MND EXHIBIT B Impact 3 Responsible Monitoring/ Category Mitigation Measures* Implementation Timing Monitoring Part Reporting Method g Y � g Y P g treated alike per California Public Resources Code section 5097.98(d)(1) and (2). Work may continue on other parts of the Project site while evaluation and, if necessary, mitigation takes place (CEQA Guidelines j Section 15064.5[fl). * denotes mitigation measure is from the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan 9 El Segundo Standard Works Project IS/MND