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CC RESOLUTION 3533RESOLUTION NO. 3533 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -161, TO ALLOW THE EL SEGUNDO PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION AT 111 WEST MARIPOSA AVENUE, PETITIONED BY THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. WHEREAS, an application has been filed by the City of El Segundo requesting environmental clearance to allow the 13,100 sq. ft. expansion of the E1 Segundo Public Library with no additional parking in Library Park, located at 111 West Mariposa Avenue in the Public Facilities (PF) zone; and WHEREAS, the Director of Planning has caused to be prepared a Parking Study by the City's Transportation Engineer, and has conducted an Environmental Assessment EA -161 on the proposed expansion of the E1 Segundo Public Library and has circulated the draft Initial Study for interdepartmental comments; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold, pursuant to law, . duly advertised hearings on such matters in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main Street, on May 12th and May 26, 1988, notice of said hearings having been given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the Studies and supporting evidence in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act, State CEQA Guidelines and the City of E1 Segundo Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (Resolution No. 3517); and having done so, has adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 2212 on May 26, 1988, recommending to City Council certification of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment EA -161, to allow the E1 Segundo Public Library expansion at 111 West Mariposa Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a duly advertised hearing on such matters in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main Street, on June 7, 1988, and notice of said hearing having been given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law, and opportunity was given to all persons present to speak for or against the findings of Environmental Assessment EA -161; and WHEREAS, at said hearing the following facts and findings were established: Facts: 1. The El Segundo Public Library is located within Library Park; the 3.3 acre park is located within the Public Facilities (PF) zone. 2. The 13,100 sq. ft. expansion of the E1 Segundo Public Library meets the development standards of the Public Facilities (PF) zone. 3. The library expansion will necessitate removal of several trees, including the Friendship Tree commemorating the Sister City Program. Findings: 1. The proposed project will not have a significant negative impact upon the environment because mitigation measures have been added to the project. -1- JOA:R- 060788.PL 2. Pursuant to E1 Segundo Municipal Code 20.54.040, the City Council determined that adequate parking is available for the proposed library expansion if mitigation measures are implemented. 3. The project is consistent with the intent of the Public Facilities (PF) zone, and with the Public Facilities land use designation of the General Plan. The expansion is also consistent with the General Plan goals to increase the cultural resources available within the community, and to provide joint use (ie. park and library) of public facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, DOES ORDAIN, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby certifies a Negative Declaration of Environment Impact for EA -161, subject to the following mitigation measures: 1. Limit parking to two -hours on the north and south sides of Mariposa Avenue between Main Street and Richmond Street and • limit the east side only on Richmond Street between Mariposa Avenue and Palm Street. 2. Prepare a public awareness program to inform the public of the new parking limits. 3. Relocate the school bus loading /unloading area subject to the approval of the City's Transportation Engineer, and construct eight additional diagonal spaces along Richmond Street in this area. 4. Prepare a follow -up parking impact study one year after occupancy of the expanded library facility, to determine if sufficient parking is available for library patrons and employees. The Parking Impact Study shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission, which shall forward recommendations to the City Council, if the parking demand cannot be met. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby directs staff to perform the following: . 1. Investigate the purchase of the Main Street and Mariposa Avenue lot from the School District. 2. Instruct the City's Transportation Engineer to investigate the possibility of providing additional parallel parking along the south side of Mariposa Avenue between Main Street and Richmond Street. 3. Investigate with the School District the possibility of providing an on -site parking area for teachers of the Middle School. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves the Environmental Assessment EA -161, as modified by the mitigation measures, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. All proposed development shall take place substantially as shown on the plans submitted and labeled Exhibit A. In the event of a discrepancy between the project plans and the Zoning Code, the requirements of the El Segundo Municipal Code Title 20 (Zoning Code) shall prevail, unless specifically modified as part of this application request. -2- JOA:R- 060788.PL 2. Construction activity shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in conformance with City noise regulations. • 3. During construction, the project site shall be enclosed with a 6' high chain link fence. Gates shall not open out over sidewalk /public right -of -way. 4. Provide an expanded automatic fire sprinkler system to protect the whole building and provide additional fire extinguisher so that no portion of the building on each floor is more than 75 feet from an extinguisher. 5. Construction plans shall comply with Title 16, Buildings and Structures, of the E1 Segundo Municipal Code and other appropriate State regulations. 6. A Standard Security Plan for the development shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief of Police. 7. All trees that can be saved shall be saved and relocated; in the event that the relocation of the Friendship Tree is not feasible, a specimen tree of the same species shall be planted and the monument stone shall be moved. All other landscaping shall be refurbished to the satisfaction of the • Parks and Recreation Department. 8. A temporary Parking Plan to accommodate construction equipment and employee parking needs shall be approved by the Director of Public Works prior to issuance of a building permit. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution: shall enter the same in the book of original resolutions of said city; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June, • -3- JOA:R- 060788.PL • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) SS 9 I, Ronald L. Hart City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the whole number of members of the City Council of the said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 3533 was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of • said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 7th day of June, 1988 and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Anderson, Clutter, Dannen, West and Mayor Jacobson NOES: Councilmembers None ABSENT: Councilmembers None WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 8th day of July, 1988. • 0 RONALD L. HART v City Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo, California ( SEAL)