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CC RESOLUTION 39970 RESOLUTION NO. 3997 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA-397, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, TO ALLOW THE USE OF PIPELINES FOR HYDROGEN GAS AND COMPRESSED DRY AIR AT 2229 233, AND 330 KANSAS STREET, AND 1521 EAST GRAND AVENUE PETITIONED BY AIR PRODUCTS, INC.. WHEREAS, an application has been received from Air Products Inc., requesting approval of an Environmental Assessment to allow the use of pipelines to be constructed on private property and in the public right -of -way to be used to carry hydrogen gas and compressed dry air (CDA), connecting buildings operated by International Rectifier at 222, 233 and 330 Kansas Street and 1521 East Grand Avenue in the Medium - Manufacturing (MM) Zone of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area; and WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment (EA -397), including a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for the proposed use, has been prepared and circulated to all interested parties and staff for review and comment in the time and manner prescribed by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application and supporting evidence with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act, State CEQA Guidelines and the City of El Segundo Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (Resolution No. 3805); and WHEREAS, an Off -site Consequence Analysis was prepared was conducted to evaluate potential health and safety impacts associated with the hydrogen gas and submitted with the application; and WHEREAS, on January 7 and 21, and February 4, 1997, the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, duly advertised public Aearings on such matter in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main Street, and notice of the public hearings was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law; and WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons present to speak for or against the findings of Environmental Assessment EA -397; and WHEREAS, at said hearings the following facts were established: 1. The City Council approved a Pipeline License Agreement on November 5, 1996 between the City and Air Products for installation of nitrogen gas pipelines and other pipelines for future use subject to City Council approval within the City public rights -of -way of Grand Avenue and Kansas Street. 1 2. The Public Works Department has issued encroachment permits for the construction of the three pipelines, which will all be placed in one trench, based on the approved Pipeline License Agreement, but the applicant will not be permitted to use the two "other" pipelines without the approval of this item. 3. The proposed project includes the installation of new back -up equipment which will be located on an equipment pad in the rear of the 222 Kansas Street building. A 38 foot tall, 13,000 gallon vertical high pressure cryogenic storage tank, two (2) air ambient vaporizers, a pressure temperature control manifold, a nitrogen purifier, and a filter manifold will be constructed to service the proposed pipelines. 4. The area consists of small buildings with light manufacturing and warehousing uses to the east and west. To the north of the project site, across Holly Avenue, is a single - family residential neighborhood and a park; and to the south, across El Segundo Boulevard, is the Chevron Oil Refinery. S. The proposed project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In accordance with State guidelines and local requirements, a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for interdepartmental review. No significant adverse impacts were identified which could not be mitigated to an insignificant level, including impacts to earth, transportation /circulation, hazards, noise, and cultural resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after considering the above facts and study of proposed Environmental Assessment EA -397, the City Council makes the following findings and certifies the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSN E , 1. The Draft Initial Study was made available to all local and affected agencies and for public review and comment i:a the time and manner prescribed by law. The Initial Study concluded that the proposed project will not have a significant, adverse effect on the environment, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2. That when considering tine whole record, there is no evidence that the project will have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the wildlife depends, because the project is in a built -out urban environment; and 3. That the City Council thereby authorizes and directs the Director of Planning and Building Safety to file with the appropriate agencies a Certificate of Fee Exemption and de minimus finding pursuant to AB 158 and the California Code of Regulations. Within ten (10) days of the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts, the applicant shall submit to the City of El Segundo a fee of $ 2 5.00 required by the County of Los Angeles for the filing of this certificate along with the required Notice of Determination. As approved in AB 3158, the statutory requirements of CEQA will not be met and no vesting shat occur until this condition is met and the required notices and fees are filed with the County. 2 ZONING CODE CONSISTENCY 1. The sites are zoned MM (Medium - Manufacturing), with industrial and manufacturing uses. The proposed pipelines, cryogenic storage tank and associated support equipment at 222 Kansas Street are considered accessory uses to the principal uses on the property, manufacturing and office, and are permitted under the existing zoning designation. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY 1. The proposed hydrogen and CDA pipeline uses are consistent with the following General Plan Land Use Objectives and Policies: LU5 -2, LU5 -2.3, and LU7 -2.5. these issues relate providing high quality, well designed industrial developments through adoption of property development standards and provisions of community services and utilities, compliance with seismic, noise, air, water, and environmental regulations, and ensuring utilities are designed to enhance the appearance of the surrounding areas in which they are located. NOW, THEREFORE, BE rf FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves Environmental Assessment EA -397 subject to the following conditions and mitigation measures: 1. The applicant shall submit to the Director of Public Works for review and approval an amendment to the Pipeline License Agreement between the City and Air Products, Inc. to reflect the use of the two 'other" pipelines for hydrogen gas and compressed dry air. • 2. A complete construction plan will be required to be submitted to the City for approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety or the Director of Public Works. The plan should include, but not be limited to, construction hours, construction trailer location, construction and staging areas, construction crew parking, truck routes, access to adjacent properties, and construction methods. 3. Construction crews will not be permitted to park on the streets near the construction route in the City of El Segundo, but will be required to park either at Air Products facility or on International Rectifier's facilities. 3. The applicant shall obtain a grading permit from the Department of Planning and Building safety to ensure slope stability and ensure erosion will be controlled during and after construction. 4. Prior to approval of the building plans, the applicant shall submit a Fire /Life Safety Plan to the Fire Chief which includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. The hydrogen pipeline shall be required to handle flammable gases through the installation of an adequate number of excess flow valves. These valve shall shut off all hydrogen gas, feeding the entire pipeline, should an excess flow condition occur. B. Encasing all underground sections of the hydrogen pipeline in a 2" PVC outer sleeve. This sleeve will allow any underground hydrogen release to vent safely to the • atmosphere, thus preventing any underground pockets of hydrogen gas. 3 • C. The hydrogen pipeline shall be required to be equipped with a cathodic protection system to guard against corrosion. D. Installation of plastic warning tape to be placed 12 to 18 inches above all pipelines to warn anyone who may be digging in the area of the pipeline locations. E. Install above ground intermittent sign posts or markers along the pipeline locations for identification. All Fire/Life Safety Plan requirements must be installed and operational, prior to issuance of a final building permit approval. S. The applicant nor any other provider shall not be permitted to delivery any gas product to the International Rectifier Facilities between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7 :00 am except at times when the nitrogen, hydrogen and CDA pipelines are inoperative. 6. During construction, the entire project site shall be enclosed by a six -foot high chain link fence. Gates for site fencing shall not open over sidewalk /public right -of -way. A fencing plan shall be submitted by the applicant and reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety prior to installation. 7. All work within the City public right -of -way shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and City of El Segundo • Standard Specifications. No work shall be performed in the public right -of -way without first obtaining a Public Works permit. 8. The applicant shall assume the costs for the relocation of all utilities, including but not limited to, light poles, electrical vaults, and fire hydrants which are affected by the proposed project. 9. Encroachment permits must be obtained from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department for demolition haul -off. Permit must be obtained at the same time the permit for demolition is issued. An encroachment permit for grading is also required when import or export of dirt exceeds fifty (50) cubic yards. Demolition and grading may be listed on one encroachment permit. 10. No material storage is allowed in the public right -of -way except by permit issued by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. If material storage is allowed in the public right -of -way it shall be confined to parkway areas and street parking areas, as long as safe and adequate pedestrian and vehicular passage is maintained at all times. Storage beyond these areas in the public right -of -way requires prior approval of the Public Works Department and shall be limited to a maximum period of 24 hours. 11. Prior to building plan final inspection, new curbs, sidewalk, driveway approaches, wheelchair ramps and A.C. pavement, including alleys, shall be constructed /reconstructed as required by the Director of Public Works. Existing driveways and other concrete work not to be incorporated into the construction shall be removed and replaced with standard • curb and sidewalk. 0 0 12. Should any previously un- recorded archeological or cultural resources be encountered during construction of the project, all work will be stopped and the Department of Planning and Building Safety will be notified immediately. At the owner's expense a qualified archeologist will be consulted to determine the potential significance of the find, and his findings shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building Safety prior to the commencement of work. 13. During construction dust control measures shall be required in accordance with the City's Dust Control Ordinance. Grading will be discontinued during first -stage smog alerts and suspended during periods of high wind (i.e. over 15 miles per hour). All hauling trucks shall have loads covered or wetted and loaded below the sideboards to minimize dust. SECTION 1. The City Clerk shat 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 City Council of said city, in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February 1997. APPROVED AS TO FORNk Z&44f 5e �Q/' Mark D. Hensley City Attorney 0 F1 `Sandra Jacob of the City o� California CERTIFICATION I STATE OF CALIFORNIA ] COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ] SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ] I, Cindy Morteser, City Clerk of the City of El 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. 3997 was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor or said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 4th day of Februarry, 1997, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wernick, Councilwoman Friedkin, Councilman Weston NOES: Councilman Gordon ABSENT: None ABSTENTION: None NOT PARTICIPATING: None WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 6th day of February, 1997. 4indy M e en, y Clerk oe Ci y of EI Segundo, California (SEAL)