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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016.193 (09-06-16)RESOLUTION NO. 2016.193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR THE LYNWOOD TRANSIT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 315 - ACRES, INCLUDING A LAND USE DIAGRAM, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES, AND IMPLEMENTATION AND FINANCING GUIDELINES WHEREAS, the City applied for and was awarded a Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA or Metro) 2012 -2013 Round 3 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Grant to prepare, and adopt the "Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan'; WHEREAS, since December 2014, City Staff and their consultants have worked diligently meeting with community stakeholders, staff, elected officials, and conducting field research compiling data in preparation of the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan; WHEREAS, on December 11, 2015 the City published a Notice of Preparation (NOP) and sent the NOP to the State Clearinghouse (SCH# 2015121020), who distributed the document to State reviewing agencies for a 30 -day public review period from December 11, 2015 through January 11, 2016; WHEREAS, on January 12, 2016, the City held a public scoping meeting regarding the preparation of the EIR; WHEREAS, on July 1, 2016, the City of Lynwood Published the Draft Specific Plan for public review, which envisioned future development of up to 3,500 residential units, up to 1.2 million square feet of commercial development, up to 350 hotel rooms, and up to 750,000 square feet of industrial development; WHEREAS, on July 1, 2016, the City and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research distributed the Draft EIR, which identified and evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Specific Plan and associated entitlements to interested parties and responsible agencies (SCH #2015121020) for a 45 -day public review period, July 1, 2016 through August 15, 2016; WHEREAS, on July 14, 2016, a Notice of Availability for a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and EIR Community Meeting was published in the Los Angeles Sentinel, a newspaper of general circulation; WHEREAS, on July 26, 2016, a public workshop was held to take comments on the Draft EIR and Specific Plan. Following a presentation by the City and their consultants, all members of the public in attendance were given the opportunity to comment on the Draft EIR and Specific Plan; WHEREAS, from July 26, 2016 through August 21, 2016 the City worked with the consultants to prepare the Final EIR and Specific Plan. The Final EIR and Specific Plan responds to the comments received on the Draft EIR and Specific Plan and proposes minor text revisions; WHEREAS, on August 19, 2016, a Notice of Public Hearing was published in a newspaper of general and was mailed to all interested parties; WHEREAS, on August 30, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the Final EIR, Specific Plan, and associated General Plan Amendment and reviewed and considered the agenda report, reviewed and considered written reports, public testimony, and other information in the record; and WHEREAS, on September 6, 2016, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Final EIR, Specific Plan, and associated General Plan Amendment and reviewed and considered the agenda report, reviewed and considered written reports, public testimony, and other information in the record. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND DECLARE, BASED UPON EVIDENCE PRESENTED TO IT, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Adoption of CEQA Findings. The Lynwood City Council considered the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Specific Plan and in doing so found that the project would not have significant adverse environmental impacts, except in two resource categories (Noise and Traffic). In compliance with Public Resources Code Section 12081 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15093, and as detailed in the Final EIR, changes and alterations have been incorporated into the Specific Plan which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect because feasible mitigation measures included in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) will be incorporated as conditions of approval for future development. Nevertheless, the significant environmental effects cannot be feasibly mitigated to a level of insignificance. In accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21002 and 21002.2, the City Council has determined that there are specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits of the project which outweigh the significant effects on the environment and a statement of overriding considerations has been prepared. The City Council finds as follows: A. CEQA requires decision - makers to balance the benefits of a proposed project against its unavoidable environmental impacts. If the benefits of a proposed project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects, the adverse effects may be 2 considered "acceptable" by adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations. This statement sets forth the project benefits or reasons why the Lead Agency, City of Lynwood, is in favor of approving and weighs these benefits against the project's environmental impacts identified in the Final EIR that cannot be mitigated to a level less than significant. B. CEQA requires decision makers to adopt a mitigation monitoring and /or reporting program (MMRP) for those mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR that would mitigate or avoid each significant effect identified in the Final EIR, and to incorporate the MMRP including all mitigation measures as part of all future development proposals within the plan area. The Final EIR also includes an analysis of the extent to which the proposed project's direct and indirect impacts will commit nonrenewable resources to uses that future generations will probably be unable to reverse. C. CEQA requires that the responses to comments in the Final EIR demonstrate good faith and a well- reasoned analysis and may not be conclusory. In response to several comments received, portions of the Draft EIR have been revised. Although new material has been added to the Draft EIR through preparation of the Final EIR, this new material provides clarification to points and information already included in the Draft EIR and is not considered to be significant new information or a substantial change to the Draft EIR that would necessitate recirculation. D. The CEQA Guidelines state that "[t]he EIR is to inform other governmental agencies and the public generally of the environmental impact of a proposed project" and "CEQA does not require technical perfection in an EIR, but rather adequacy, completeness and a good -faith effort at full disclosure." (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15003(c) and (i).) E. Comments received on the Draft EIR during the public review period show that a number of citizens are concerned about traffic and circulation, parking, neighborhood compatibility, and public safety. Public Agency comments were focused on the compatibility of future transit oriented communities with existing transit facilities and potential traffic impacts on the Long Beach Boulevard /1 -105 Freeway interchange. Therefore, the Final EIR includes responses to comments responding to a large number of comments regarding public safety concerns and individual responses to technical comments raised by public agencies. F. The documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based are in the custody of the City Clerk of the City of Lynwood and shall be located at City Hall. G. The City Council certifies the Final EIR prepared for the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan. Section 2. Adoption of Findings Addressing the Issues Analyzed in the Final EIR The City Council hereby finds that the Final EIR for the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan identifies and discloses project- specific impacts and cumulative project impacts. Environmental'impacts identified in the Final EIR, findings, and facts in support of findings are herein incorporated as Findings Required by CEQA, and are as follows: 3 A. The Final EIR identifies project -level impacts determined to be significant and mitigable to a less than significant level. They include: 1. AIR QUALITY Significant Impact: The proposed Specific Plan would increase traffic along all studied roadway segments; however, increased traffic would not result in the creation of carbon monoxide (CO) hotspots. The Specific Plan does not envision siting sensitive receptors near sources of toxic air contaminants. However, locating residential uses near transit services in the City of Lynwood may involve locating some residential dwellings near the 1 -105 Freeway and other major transportation corridors. Therefore, impacts related to exposing sensitive receptors to pollutant concentrations would be potentially significant, but mitigable. Finding: Pursuant to CEQA Section 15091(a)(1), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Facts in Support of Finding: Implementation of Final EIR Mitigation Measures AQ -4(a) through AQ -4(e) would ensure that the proposed project does not result in any significant impacts to air quality and public health related to the construction of residential dwellings in proximity to the 1 -105 Freeway or other major transportation corridors. 2. Public Services Significant Impact: Implementation of the proposed Specific Plan would add 3,500 residential units and an estimated 15,549 residents to the Plan Area, which would increase use of recreational facilities, contributing to their physical deterioration, and the city's parkland deficiency. Impacts would be significant but mitigable. Finding: Pursuant to CEQA Section 15091(a)(1), mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Facts in Support of Finding: Implementation of the Final EIR Mitigation Measure PS -1 would ensure that the proposed project does not result in any significant impacts on recreational facilities. 3. Utilities Significant Impact: Full buildout of development included under the proposed Specific Plan would generate an increased demand for water. The City would be able to supply projected demand based on existing entitlements provided 0 that the proposed project incorporates conservation measures. Therefore, impacts to water supply would be significant but mitigable. Finding: Pursuant to CEQA Section 15091(a)(1), mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR. Facts in Support of Finding: Implementation of the Final EIR Mitigation Measure U -1 would ensure that the proposed project does not result in any significant impacts on water availability. B. Project -Level Impacts Determined to be Significant, Unavoidable and Mitigated to the Maximum Feasible Extent The Final EIR identifies project -level impacts in the resource area of Operational Noise and Traffic that cannot be fully mitigated and are therefore considered unavoidable. To the extent the impacts remain significant and unavoidable, such an impact is acceptable when weighed against the overriding social, economic, legal, technical and other considerations, including beneficial effects of the project, which are described in the Statement of Overriding Considerations in Section 6. 1. OPERATIONAL NOISE Significant Impact: Traffic generated by buildout of the proposed Specific Plan would incrementally increase noise levels on roads in the Plan Area. The increase of up to 0.2 dBA would exceed the FTA Significance of Changes in Operational Roadway Noise Exposure thresholds. Compliance with the standards required in the Lynwood General Plan and implementation of Mitigation Measures N -3(a) through N -3(e) would reduce roadway noise impacts to the maximum extent feasible. With mitigation, roadway noise impacts to interior noise levels in residences would be reduced to a less than significant level. However, roadway noise impacts to exterior noise levels would be significant and unavoidable. In the event the proposed project is approved despite these significant noise impacts, a Statement of Overriding Considerations will be required to be adopted by the decision - makers. Finding: Impacts from the project's operational noise impacts are reduced by identified mitigation measures but cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level. The City Council finds that, to the extent the impacts remain significant and unavoidable; such impacts are acceptable when weighed against the overriding social, economic and other considerations set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations in Section 6. Facts in Support of Finding: Implementation of Final EIR Mitigation Measures N -3(a) through N -3(e) is required to address traffic noise; however, this issue will remain significant and unavoidable due to the existing level of noise along the major roadway corridors fronting the anticipated future development areas. 5 The aforementioned mitigation measures indicate that the identified significant effects of the project have been reduced or avoided to the extent feasible. 2. Transportation/Traffic Significant Impact: The Specific Plan would increase traffic levels along road segments under Existing Plus Project conditions and Future Year (2040) Plus Project (2040) conditions. Based on project related vehicle trips added to the roadway network, the project is anticipated to have significant impacts on the Long Beach Boulevard roadway segment and would exceed the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Plan (CMP) standards for four roadway segments in the plan area. Impacts would be significant and unavoidable. Finding: Impacts from the project's traffic impacts are reduced by identified mitigation measures but cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level. The City Council finds that, to the extent the impacts remain significant and unavoidable; such impacts are acceptable when weighed against the overriding social, economic and other considerations set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations in Section 6. Facts in Support of Finding: Implementation of Final EIR Mitigation Measures T -1(a) through T -1(f) is required to address traffic and circulation impacts; however, this issue will remain significant and unavoidable due to the existing level of congestion along the major roadway corridors fronting the anticipated future development areas. The aforementioned mitigation measures indicate that the identified significant effects of the project have been reduced or avoided to the extent feasible. C. Cumulative Impacts Associated with the Project which Remain Potentially Significant and Unavoidable. The Final EIR concludes that all cumulative impacts associated with the project would be less than significant without mitigation or less than significant after implementation of the required mitigation measures. Significant and unavoidable traffic impacts would occur during future year (2040) plus project conditions and thus are considered a significant and unavoidable cumulative impact. Section 3. Alternatives Analysis. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, and upon studies and investigation made by the City Council, the City Council finds that the Final EIR analyzes a reasonable range of project alternatives. The alternatives in the Final EIR are as follows: A. No Proiect/No Development — This alternative assumes that the Specific Plan is not adopted and that the Plan Area would retain its existing land use designations according to the existing City of Lynwood General Plan. The existing growth assumptions for the Plan Area would continue to apply. Since the adoption of the City of Lynwood General Plan, little growth has occurred in the Plan Area. 3 Therefore, this alternative assumes that this pattern would continue and no future growth beyond mere the replacement of existing commercial, residential, and industrial uses would occur in the Plan Area. This alternative would fail to meet any of the Project Applicant's stated objectives. Objective 1: Promote Transit-Oriented Development Near the Metro Green Line Station - Expand on the accessibility of the Green Line Station and the energy at Plaza Mexico by creating a dynamic transit district with a distinctive identity - an active and attractive hub where people come to live, shop, work and play. The No Project Alternative would not meet this objective. Under this alternative, limited transit - oriented development would take place within the plan area; it would remain a mix of uncoordinated commercial, residential and industrial development with minimal infrastructure improvements supporting transit services. Objective 2: Allow for Flexibility in Land Uses - Provide a framework for approval of incremental development projects on a single concept plan that offers defined ranges of flexibility to accommodate market changes. The No Project Alternative would not meet this objective. Future development within the plan area would remain subject to the City's current zoning ordinance, which does not provide an efficient framework for review of mixed -use transit oriented communities. Objective 3: Consolidate Uses and Create New Development Sites - Identify sites most suitable for assembly and revitalization. The No Project Alternative would not meet this objective. Under this alternative, catalytic development sites would not be identified and the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities would not be established, which would limit future opportunities for revitalization. Objective 4: Enhance Pedestrian Comfort and Safety - Increase facilities, add connections, and multiply opportunities to safely and conveniently get around the area on "complete" streets by foot, bike, and public transit. The No Project Alternative would not meet this objective. Under this alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities, multi - modal transportation strategies, and pedestrian /bicycle and recreation improvement strategies would not be established. Objective 5: Enhance Recreational Opportunities- Increase landscaped areas, parks, open space, and trails that are supportive of the public life of the community. Facilitate security and well -being for the Specific Plan Area's residents, employees, and visitors through increased activity, better wa/kability, controls on cars and drivers, and better design and wayfinding. The No Project Alternative would not meet this objective. Under this alternative, 7 the desired development standards promoting transit- oriented communities, the expansion of open space and recreational uses, pedestrian and bicycle network improvements, and multi -modal transportation strategies would not be established. Objective 6: Improve and Facilitate Additional Housing - A variety of housing types should be provided which are compatible with existing housing types and neighborhoods within the community. A diverse mix of ownership and rental housing, and market rate, affordable, and workforce housing should be maintained. The No Project Alternative would not meet this objective. Under this alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities and residential development compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods would not be established. Objective 7: Create a Sustainable Community - Ensure public health, safety and welfare by providing and maintaining sustainable facilities to ensure a balance between development and the environment. Continue to make certain that public services and facilities adequately support new development. The No Project Alternative would not meet this objective. Under this alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities, multi - modal transportation strategies designed to reduce GHG emissions, and low impact development strategies for stormwater and drainage improvements would not be established. B. Buildout Under the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan — This alternative would include future buildout previously envisioned as part of the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan ( LBBSP), and considers the buildout potential of only those portions of the LBBSP currently located in the proposed Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Area. Under this scenario, future development within and adjacent to Plaza Mexico and the Long Beach Boulevard Corridor from Norton Avenue to Josephine Street would occur within an area totaling approximately 75 acres. This alternative would include development of up to 575 total residential units in the LBBSP Area compared to 3,500 units with the Specific Plan, and 1,580,000 square feet of non- residential development compared to 1,200,000 square feet under the Specific Plan. This alternative was evaluated for the same impact categories as the proposed project and was found to have similar impacts to the proposed project, but incrementally greater impacts to land use and planning concerns. This Alternative would meet some of the project's stated objectives; however it would be to a lesser extent than the proposed project. Objective 1: Promote Transit - Oriented Development Near the Metro Green Line Station - Expand on the accessibility of the Green Line Station and the energy at Plaza Mexico by creating a dynamic transit district with a distinctive identity - an active and attractive hub where people come to live, shop, work and play. K Under the LBBSP alternative, more limited opportunities for transit - oriented residential development would take place within the plan area, particularly within and adjacent to the Plaza Mexico area. Moreover, future revitalization opportunities within the properties fronting Alameda Street and fronting Imperial Highway would not be available under the LBBSP. The open space, mobility and parking /transportation demand management strategies would also not be available under the LBBSP alternative. Objective 2. Allow for Flexibility in Land Uses - Provide a framework for approval of incremental development projects on a single concept plan that offers defined ranges of flexibility to accommodate market changes. Under the LBBSP alternative, more limited opportunities for transit - oriented residential development would take place within the plan area, particularly within and adjacent to the Plaza Mexico area. The same level of land use flexibility would also not be provided under the LBBSP alternative. Objective 3: Consolidate Uses and Create New Development Sites - Identify sites most suitable for assembly and revitalization. Under the LBBSP alternative, a number of catalytic development sites would not be identified and the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities would not be established, which would limit future opportunities for revitalization. Objective 4: Enhance Pedestrian Comfort and Safety - Increase facilities, add connections, and multiply opportunities to safely and conveniently get around the area on "complete" streets by foot, bike, and public transit. Under the LBBSP alternative, the project area is limited to areas immediately adjacent to Long Beach Boulevard and thus it does not provide the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities, multi -modal transportation strategies, and pedestrian /bicycle and recreation improvement strategies along key corridors such as Alameda Street, Imperial Highway, Fernwood Avenue, State Street, etc. Objective 5: Enhance Recreational Opportunities- Increase landscaped areas, parks, open space, and trails that are supportive of the public life of the community. Facilitate security and well -being for the Specific Plan Area's residents, employees, and visitors through increased activity, better wa/kability, controls on cars and drivers, and better design and wayfinding. Under the LBBSP alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities, the expansion of open space and recreational uses, pedestrian and bicycle network improvements, and multi -modal transportation strategies would be limited to properties along Long Beach Boulevard and thus opportunities for safety improvements along Alameda Street, Imperial Highway, Fernwood Avenue, and State Street would not materialize. Objective 6: Improve and Facilitate Additional Housing - A variety of housing types should be provided which are compatible with existing housing types and neighborhoods within the community. A diverse mix of ownership and rental housing, and market rate, affordable, and workforce housing should be maintained. Under the LBBSP alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities and residential development compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods would not be established. Objective 7. Create a Sustainable Community - Ensure public health, safety and welfare by providing and maintaining sustainable facilities to ensure a balance between development and the environment. Continue to make certain that public services and facilities adequately support new development. Under the LBBSP alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities, multi -modal transportation strategies designed to reduce GHG emissions, and low impact development strategies for stormwater and drainage improvements would only be established for properties located adjacent to Long Beach Boulevard. The City Council\ finds that the LBBSP Buildout Alternative will not meet the project objectives to the same extent as the proposed project, and that the preferred alternative provides a more desirable mix of commercial, residential, industrial, and open space uses and a more aesthetically pleasing environment. C. Lower Growth Alternative SCAG 2040 Buildout — This alternative would accommodate the residential and job growth forecast for the City of Lynwood in SCAG's 2016 RTP /SCS in the Plan Area. Under this scenario, future development in the Plan Area would include 1,500 residential units and approximately 1,700 new jobs. Utilizing SCAG's square foot per job estimate of 511 square feet of commercial square footage per employee (SCAG, 2001), the forecast 1,700 new jobs equates to approximately 870,000 square feet of new commercial uses. This alternative was evaluated for the same impact categories as the proposed project and was found to have similar impacts to the proposed project; however development would likely occur throughout the entire City of Lynwood and would not be targeted towards properties located near existing transit services and transit -rich corridors. This Alternative would meet the proposed project's stated objectives; however it would be to a lesser extent than the proposed project. Objective 1: Promote Transit - Oriented Development Near the Metro Green Line Station - Expand on the accessibility of the Green Line Station and the energy at Plaza Mexico by creating a dynamic transit district with a distinctive identity - an active and attractive hub where people come to live, shop, work and play. 10 Under the SCAG 2040 Buildout Alternative, more limited opportunities for transit - oriented residential development would take place within the plan area, particularly within and adjacent to the Plaza Mexico area as future development opportunities would be spread throughout the City instead of targeted near transit services. Future revitalization opportunities within the properties fronting Alameda Street and fronting Imperial Highway would also be limited under the SCAG Alternative. Objective 2: Allow for Flexibility in Land Uses - Provide a framework for approval of incremental development projects on a single concept plan that offers defined ranges of flexibility to accommodate market changes. Under the SCAG 2040 Buildout Alternative, individual projects would be reviewed pursuant to the existing zoning ordinance and land use standards, which would provide a more limited level of land use flexibility and limited opportunities for mixed -use development near transit services. Objective 3: Consolidate Uses and Create New Development Sites - Identify sites most suitable for assembly and revitalization. Under the SCAG 2040 Buildout Alternative, a number of catalytic development sites would not be identified and the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities would not be established, which would limit future opportunities for revitalization. Objective 4: Enhance Pedestrian Comfort and Safety - Increase facilities, add connections, and multiply opportunities to safely and conveniently get around the area on "complete" streets by foot, bike, and public transit. Under the SCAG 2040 Buildout Alternative, development would likely occur throughout the City and would not be targeted within transit -rich service areas. In addition, it would not provide the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities, multi -modal transportation strategies, and pedestrian /bicycle and recreation improvement strategies along key corridors such as Alameda Street, Imperial Highway, Fernwood Avenue, State Street, etc. Objective 5: Enhance Recreational Opportunities- Increase landscaped areas, parks, open space, and trails that are supportive of the public life of the community. Facilitate security and well -being for the Specific Plan Area's residents, employees, and visitors through increased activity, better wa/kability, controls on cars and drivers, and better design and wayfinding. Under the SCAG 2040 Buildout Alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities, the expansion of open space and recreational uses, pedestrian and bicycle network improvements, and multi -modal transportation strategies would not be available and development would be spread throughout the City instead of within transit -rich service areas. Objective 6: Improve and Facilitate Additional Housing - A variety of housing types 11 should be provided which are compatible with existing housing types and neighborhoods within the community. A diverse mix of ownership and rental housing, and market rate, affordable, and workforce housing should be maintained. Under the SCAG 2040 Buildout Alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities and residential development compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods would not be established. Instead, future growth would occur throughout the City under the City's current zoning ordinance, which does not provide for as diverse a mix of housing. Objective 7: Create a Sustainable Community - Ensure public health, safety and welfare by providing and maintaining sustainable facilities to ensure a balance between development and the environment. Continue to make certain that public services and facilities adequately support new development. Under the SCAG 2040 Buildout Alternative, the desired development standards promoting transit - oriented communities, multi -modal transportation strategies designed to reduce GHG emissions, and low impact development strategies for stormwater and drainage improvements would not be established. The City Council finds that the SCAG 2040 Buildout Alternative will not meet the project objectives to the same extent as the proposed project, and the proposed project provides a more desirable and lower scale mix of commercial retail uses and a more aesthetically pleasing environment. D. The Preferred Alternative This alternative is described in detail throughout the associated staff report and Final EIR as the proposed project. The proposed project does reduce significant impacts through the implementation of mitigation measures and meets the project objectives described above. The Final EIR provides substantial evidence that the proposed project will result in no significant impact to Aesthetics, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Fire Protection Services, Sheriff Protection Services, Recreation, Agricultural Resources, Mineral Resources, and Population and Housing. With regard to the remaining environmental subject areas (Air Quality, Public Services, and Utilities), any impacts posed by the proposed project are less than significant with the implementation of mitigation measures. Operational noise and Traffic impacts were found to be significant and unavoidable; however, they will be minimized to the extent feasible by Final EIR Mitigation Measures N -3(a) through N -3(f), and T -1(a) through T-1 (f). The City Council finds that the range of alternatives studied in the EIR reflect a reasonable attempt to identify and evaluate various types of alternatives that would potentially be capable of reducing the Proposed Project's significant environmental effects, while accomplishing most of the Project Objectives. The City Council finds that the alternatives analysis is sufficient to inform the City Council, agencies, and the public regarding the 12 tradeoffs between the degree to which alternatives to the Proposed Project could reduce environmental impacts and the corresponding degree to which the alternatives would hinder the achievement of the Project Objectives. The City Council finds that the Proposed Project would satisfy the Project Objectives. As set forth in Section 2(A) and (B) above, the City Council has adopted mitigation measures that avoid or reduce to the extent feasible the significant environmental effects of the Proposed Project. As explained in Section 2(B), while these mitigation measures will not mitigate all Project impacts to a less- than - significant level, they will mitigate those impacts to a level that the City Council finds is acceptable. The City Council finds the remaining alternatives infeasible for a number of reasons, including that they would not meet most of the Project Objectives and would be inconsistent with City planning policies. Accordingly, the City Council has determined to approve the Project instead of approving one of the remaining alternatives. Section 4. General Findings. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, and upon studies and investigation conducted for the project, the City Council finds: A. The Final EIR for this project is adequate, complete, and has been prepared in accordance with CEQA. B. The City Council has reviewed and considered the Final EIR in reaching its conclusion. C. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15093, the EIR includes a description of each potentially significant impact and rationale for finding that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as detailed in Section 2. D. In accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091, changes and alterations have been required and incorporated into the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan and EIR which avoids or substantially lessens the significant environmental effect because feasible mitigation measures included in the MMRP, Exhibit A to this resolution, are made conditions of approval for this project. E. The Final EIR reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. Section 5. Statement of Overriding Considerations. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received, and upon studies and investigation conducted for the project, the City Council has determined that, although EIR mitigation measures and conditions of approval imposed on the project will provide substantial mitigation of the identified significant environmental project -level and cumulative effects pertaining to Operational Noise and Traffic discussed in Section 2(B), these environmental effects cannot be feasibly mitigated to a level of insignificance. Consequently, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, a Statement of 13 Overriding Considerations has been prepared to substantiate the City Council's findings that these significant, unavoidable impacts are acceptable when balanced against the specific overriding economic, legal, social, technological and other considerations and community benefits afforded by the project. SPECIFIC, OVERRIDING COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT THAT OUTWEIGH THE SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT A. Any one or a combination of these specific community benefits would outweigh the unavoidable environmental impacts of the project. 1. The Specific Plan envisions future development of up to 3,500 dwelling units, up to 1.2 million square feet of commercial development, up to 350 hotel rooms, and approximately 750,000 square feet of industrial uses, which could support up to 5,668 jobs. Considering the city's homeowner and rental vacancy rates, it is anticipated that these housing units would support up to 3,415 households. The 5,668 new jobs and 3,415 new households, when added to the number of jobs and households that existed in the city in 2012, would shift the job -to- housing ratio from 0.62 to 0.82 jobs per household. This improvement in the jobs -to- housing ratio would allow a higher percentage of the city's residents to work locally, thereby supporting sustainable growth by reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled between work and home. Additionally, the mix of commercial and residential uses would encourage complete neighborhoods where services are available close to where people live. 2. The proposed land use plan, development standards and design guidelines require clustered development patterns for residential and commercial uses near transit services. The Specific Plan would ensure that mobility, accessibility, travel safety, and reliability for people and goods would be maximized. Furthermore, the Specific Plan is designed to create sustainable, urban neighborhoods, focused on providing a blend of parks, strong businesses, and transit - oriented housing and commercial services, as well as a wide range of multi -modal transportation practices. Access and circulation improvements are based on the "Complete Streets" concept to design the street network to accommodate all users (pedestrians, bicycles, buses, automobiles, and trucks) safely and efficiently. 3. Objective No. 5 of the proposed Specific Plan is to: "Enhance Recreational Opportunities" by increasing landscaped areas, parks, open space, and trails that support the public life of the community. Facilitate security and well -being for the Specific Plan Area's residents, employees, and visitors through increased activity, better walkability, controls on cars and drivers, and better design and wayfinding. Improvements envisioned in the Open Space land use designation shall primarily include: (1) the development of a central plaza within the Town Center land use designation; (2) the development of a linear park containing a shared bicycle /pedestrian pathway and other amenities along the southern boundary of the Town Center land use designation that extends from. 14 Long Beach Boulevard west to the intersection of Fernwood Avenue and Imperial Highway; (3) the development of an approximately 3.4 acre neighborhood park west of the Imperial Highway Fernwood intersection; and (4) the development of a linear park containing shared bicycle /pedestrian pathway and other amenities along the south side of Fernwood Avenue from its intersection with Long Beach Boulevard east to Fir Street. The City Council has reviewed and considered the environmental information contained in the Final EIR (SCH # 2015121020) and determines that it is adequate and in compliance with CEQA (Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et seq.). In compliance with Public Resources Code Section 12081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, the City Council has considered the project benefits as balanced against the unavoidable adverse environmental effects and hereby determines that any of the overriding considerations listed in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweighs the unavoidable adverse environmental effects; therefore, the City Council determines that the adverse environmental effects are considered acceptable. The City Council hereby certifies the Final EIR for the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan, adopts the above Statement of Overriding Consideration, and adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program "Exhibit A" and made a part hereof. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. Section 7. The City Clerk shall attest as to the adoption of this City Council Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6th day of September 2016. Edwin Hernande , Mayor ATTEST: a J. Arnoldo Beltran, City Clerk City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: F �M Gut David A. Garcia, City Attorney 15 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Erika Ramirez, Interi Development Compliaoce and Enforcement Services Director STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of September, 2016, and passed by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, SANTILLAN -BEAS, SOLACHE, CASTRO AND MAYOR HERNANDEZ NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE MarT6 Quifionez, City Clerk �3IF_A11 =1107 "_14N1410�IG1 ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2016.193 on file in my office and that said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 6th day of September, 2016. Lam A NINA � III Exhibit "A" MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM EXHIBIT'A' Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM The California Environmental Quality Act requires that a reporting or monitoring program be adopted for the conditions of project approval that are necessary to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment (Public Resources Code 21081.6). The mitigation monitoring and reporting program is designed to ensure compliance with adopted mitigation measures during project implementation. For each applicable mitigation measure recommended in this Environmental Impact Report, specifications are made herein that identify the action required and the monitoring that must occur. In addition, a responsible agency is identified for verifying compliance with individual conditions of approval contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). In order to implement this MMRP, the City of Lynwood shall designate a Project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator ( "Coordinator'). The coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring that the mitigation measures incorporated into the project are complied with during project implementation. The following table shall be used as the coordinator's checklist to determine compliance with required mitigation measures. City of Lynwood A -1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR rr A -2 City of Lynwood a' v Monitoring Responsible 01 E Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval Action Required Tim Ing Frequency Agency or Party o u° AIR QUALITY _ ... AQ -4(a) Health Risk Assessment Submit a Health Risk Assessment Submit HRA to the City Once or as City of Lynwood If a future development project locates sensitive receptors to the City of Lynwood for prior to project necessary — Planning within 500 feet of the 1 -105 Freeway or other roadway corridor review and approval approval. during Department identified by the City of Lynwood as a potential source of project substantial toxic air contaminants, the project applicants shall review or retain a qualified air quality consultant to prepare a health risk plan check Follow approved HRA City to review Once or as assessment (HRA) in accordance with the California Air Resources Board and the Office of Environmental Health and recommendations implementation of necessary Hazard Assessment requirements to determine exposure of design elements to during project residents /occupants /users to stationary and mobile (e.g. reduce health risk prior project cards and trucks) sources of air pollution prior to the issuance of to issuance of a building review or a demolition, grading, or building permit. The HRA shall be permit and prior to plan check submitted to the City y of Lynwood for review and a approval. The project occupancy project applicant shall implement the approved HRA recommendations, if any. If the HRA concludes that the air quality risks from nearby sources are at or below acceptable _ levels, then additional measures are not required. AQ-4 (b) Air Quality Health Risk Reduction Follow approved HRA Submit plans for HRA Once or as City of Lynwood As determined necessary by a Health Risk Assessment to reduce recommendations I risk reduction prior to necessary — Planning health risks from poor air quality, future project applicants shall issuance of building during plan Department implement the following features that have been found to permits check City to review implementation City to confirm Once or as reduce air quality risks to sensitive receptors and these measures may be included in future project construction plans. of health risk reduction appropriate level of necessary These measures shall be submitted to the City of Lynwood for measures prior to issuance of a health risk reduction during review and approval prior to the issuance of a demolition, building permit prior to issuance of project grading, or building permit. building permits review or plan check 1. Do not locate sensitive receptors near distribution centers' entry and exit points. 2. Do not locate sensitive receptors in the same building as perchloroethylene dry cleaning facilities. 3. Maintain a 50 -foot buffer from a typical gas dispensing facility (under 3.6 million gallons per year). 4. Install, operate, and maintain in good working order central rr A -2 City of Lynwood Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval Action Required Timing Monitoring Frequency Responsible Agency or Party ° ,�E o v E U heating and ventilation (HV) system or other air intake system in the building(s), or in each individual residential unit, that meets the appropriate efficiency standards. The HV system should include the following features: (1) installation of a high efficiency filter and /or carbon filter to filter particulates and other chemical matter from entering the building. Either HEPA filters or ASHRAE 85% supply filters should be used. (2) Retain a qualified HV consultant or HERS rater during the design phase of the project to locate the HV system based on exposure modeling form the mobile and /or stationary pollutant sources. (3) Maintain positive air pressure in the building. (4) Achieve a performance standard or at least one air exchange per hour of fresh outside filtered air. (5) Achieve a performance standard of at least 4 air exchanges per hour of recirculation. (6) Achieve a performance standard of 0.25 air exchanges per hour of _ unfiltered infiltration if the building is not positively pressurized. AQ -4 (c) HV System Repair and Maintenance Future development projects During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood Future project developments shall maintain, repair and /or shall follow approved HRA project design phase necessary — Planning replace the HV system, or prepare an Operation and recommendations for the and prior to issuance of during Department and Maintenance Manual for the HV system and the filter. The installation and maintenance of building permits project Building and manual should include the operating instructions and all required HV systems. As review or Safety maintenance and replacement schedule.This manual should be necessary, HV Systems shall be plan check Department included in the CC &R's for residential projects and distributed to integrated into future project the building maintenance staff. In addition, the project designs developer may prepare a separate Homeowners Manual. The manual should contain the operation instructions and maintenance and replacement schedule for the HV system and the filters. i t s hould also include a disclosure to the buyers of the air quality analysis and findings. A3 City of Lynwood Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR A-4 City of Lynwood c v Monitoring Responsible E Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval Action Required Timing Frequency Agency or Pa -E o u° ACIA (d) Establish Appropriate Buffers The design of exterior spaces During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood To the maximum extent practicable, the City of Lynwood shall shall be shielded from sources of project design phase necessary — Planning ensure that private (individual and common) exterior open air pollution or sufficiently set and prior to issuance of during plan Department and space, including playgrounds, patios, and decks, be either back from emission sources building permits check Building and shielded from sources of air pollution by buildings or otherwise Safety buffered to further reduce air pollution for users and /or Department occupants. AQ-4 (e) Establish Landscape Buffers The design of future During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood As applicable and feasible, future project applicants shall plant development projects shall project design phase necessary — Planning appropriate vegetation to reduce PM30 /PM2.5 when integrate vegetative buffers and prior to issuance of during plan Department and between major roadway building permits check Building and constructing a sensitive receptor within 500 feet of freeways and corridors Safety high - traffic volume roadways generating substantial diesel particulate emissions. Department NOISE - _ - N -3(a) Design of Outdoor Living Spaces Submit a plan illustrating how all During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood Future exterior balconies and other outdoor living spaces shall outdoor living spaces will be project design phase necessary — Planning be sited away from Imperial Highway and Long Beach Boulevard sited in relation to Imperial and prior to issuance of during Department and frontages, where feasible. Highway and Long Beach building permits project Building and Boulevard review or Safety plan check Department N -3(b) Sound Transmission Class (STC) 30 Windows and Doors Submit a plan illustrating the During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood All residential structures in the Plan Area designed to face extent to which windows and project design phase necessary — Planning Imperial Highway or Long Beach Boulevard should include exterior doors will have noise and prior to issuance of during Department and windows and exterior doors that have a minimum STC rating of reduction features building permits project Building and 30 STC or higher. Exterior doors should be solid core and have review or Safety weather stripping Installed. plan check Department N -3(c) Sound Transmission Class (STC) 45 Wall Assemblies Submit a plan illustrating the During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood All residential structures in the Plan Area designed to face extent to which windows and project design phase necessary — Planning Imperial Highway or Long Beach Boulevard should include exterior doors will have noise and prior to issuance of during Department and exterior wall assemblies should have a STC rating of 45 or higher. reduction features building permits project Building and review or Safety plan check Department A-4 City of Lynwood Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR Mitigation Measure /Condition ofApproval Action Required Timing Monitoring Frequency Responsible Agency or Party = �' o W W E E U N -3(d) Acoustical Analysis and Design Mitigation Submit a site specific acoustical During the individual Once or as ' -City of Lynwood Residential developers shall retain a professional acoustical analysis and submit building project design phase necessary — Planning plans that show the appropriate and prior to issuance of during Department and consultant to conduct acoustical analysis as part of the design noise reduction measures. building permits project Building and process and the recommendations of the acoustical analysis review or Safety shall be incorporated into project design. This will assure that plan check Department the City's interior noise level standards are achieved. Noise Construct noise barriers to reduction measures that may be required for future development may include but would not be limited to: screen noise generating sources when located near adjoining Sound barriers, including sound walls sensitive land uses. `• To avoid secondary aesthetic impacts, long expanses of walls or fences shall be interrupted with offsets and provided with accents to prevent monotony. Landscape pockets and pedestrian access through walls should be provided. Whenever possible, a combination of elements shall be used, including solid fences, walls, and, landscaped berms. Site layout, Including setbacks, open space separation, orientation of outdoor activity areas away from roadways, and shielding of noise sensitive uses with non- noise- sensitive uses Roof and attic vents facing away from the nearest roadway Air conditioning or a mechanical ventilation systems that allow doors and windows to remain closed Double -paned glass on all windows Windows and sliding glass doors mounted in low air infiltration rate frames Solid core exterior doors with perimeter weather stripping and threshold seals Acoustically insulated building wall construction City of Lynwood A -5 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR City of Lynwood A-6 w E Monitoring Responsible ;,; v E Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval - Action Required . Timing Agency or Pa U N -3(e) Non - habitable Buffer Zone Submit a site specific acoustical During the individual once or as City of Lynwood For future residential developments subject to significant noise analysis and submit building project design phase necessary — Planning impacts from 1 -105, developers shall site non - habitable uses plans that show the and prior to issuance of during Department and such as storage sheds, indoor - recreational uses, or parking areas establishment of an appropriate building permits project Building and between residences and 1 -105 to maximize the distance of non - habitable buffer zone to review or Safety residences away from Highway 105 freeway noise exposure to reduce noise exposure. plan check Department the greatest extent feasible.: - N -3(f) Noise Easement Dedication and Conformance with Consultwith METRO During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood Metro Design Standards representatives throughout the project design phase necessary — Planning Parties planning construction over, under or adjacent to a design of individual projects and prior to issuance of during Department and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) facility or which are in close proximity to building permits project Building and structure shall record a Noise Easement Deed in favor of the existing METRO facilities review or Safety MTA and shall submit for review by MTA development plans and plan check Department calculations showing the relationship between their project and the MTA facilities. The purpose of the MTA review is to reduce the chance of conflict, damage, and unnecessary remedial measures for both MTA and the parties and to determine conformance with MTA's Adjacent Construction Design Manual PUBLIC SERVICES _ .. PS -1 Payment of Parkland Impact Fees or Dedication Parkland. Future project applicants shall Prior to final inspection Once or as City of Lynwood Future project applicants shall pay the appropriate parkland pay the appropriate parkland or certificate of necessary — Planning Impact fees levied by the City of Lynwood in effect at the time of impact fees to the City of occupancy during Department and issuance of building permits, to the City's Parks and Recreation Lynwood. project Building and Department or dedicate their pro -rata share of parkland to the review or Safety City's Parks and Recreation Department. If fees are paid, they plan check Department shall be used for the development of additional parks in order to help meet the City's desired parkland standard of three acres per 1,000 residents. If land for public parkland is dedicated, the City shall confirm that said land is dedicated in a configuration that helps to meet the City's desired parkland standards of three acres per 1,000 residents. Applicants under the Specific Plan shall pay all fees or dedicate parkland prior to prior to approval of planning entitlements building permits for each development project under the Specific Plan. The Parks and Recreation Department shall verify payment of park impact mitigation fees or land dedication. City of Lynwood A-6 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final Ell? City of Lynwood A -7 v Monitoring Responsible E Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval Action Required ..Timing __ Frequency Agency or Party TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION T -1(a) Signal Synchronization and Signal Timing. All the traffic - Future project applicants shall During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood signals along major roadways shall be interconnected so that a work with City Staff to help project design phase necessary — Planning coordinated signal timing plan can be implemented to minimize coordinate the interconnection during Department and vehicle stopped delay and traffic congestion and should of traffic signals within the Plan project Building and incorporate crossing lead times for pedestrians and people Area review or plan check Public Works Department riding bicycles. Most of the major arterials in Los Angeles County are already under the County's Traffic Signal Synchronization System (TSSP) and others are in the process of implementation by the County. This strategy will greatly enhance area -wide '.. mobility and efficiency in traffic circulation through arterial intersections when fully completed. _ T -1(b) Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control and Adaptive " Future project applicants shall During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood Traffic Control. Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control work with City Staff to help project design phase. necessary — Planning (ATSAC) and Adaptive Traffic Control (ATC) systems are based on coordinate the implementation during Department and a comprehensive monitoring of traffic and circulation of area of ATSAC and adaptive traffic project Building and streets and intersections from a centralized location, usually a control review or Public Works Transportation Management Center (TMC) at the City Hall, using plan check Department video cameras and sensors located at various key locations. The . ATSAC system allows Citys traffic engineers to observe and adjust signal timing atthe intersections based on real -time traffic demands at various approaches for various movements. The ATC system provides real -time advisories and guidance to motorists through various changeable message signs (CMS) located at key arterial locations upstream of congested intersections. These systems are extensively in use in the City of Los Angeles and have been considered as effective mitigation of traffic impacts, reducing intersection V/C ratio by 0.07 with ATSAC system and by 0.03 with ATC system. When used in combination, these mitigation measures can reduce V/C ratio by a total of 0.10, thereby significantly improving circulation l conditions. T -1(c) Carpool /Rideshare Programs. The Los Angeles County Future project applicants shall During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood Metropolitan Transportation Authority and other transportation work with City Staff to project design phase. necessary — Planning agencies in the region offer rideshare services to area implement carpool /rideshare during Department and employers. Metro Commute Services, funded and implemented I programs as part of each project Building and City of Lynwood A -7 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood. Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR ,.Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval Action Required Timing Monitoring Frequency Responsible Agen or Pa ;M c a C N E u by MTA, has offered rideshare services to area employers since Individual development proposal .. review or Public Works 2002. Metro Commute Services provides carpool /vanpool match plan check Department lists, and additional survey data services to calculate employer work site average vehicle ridership for rideshare option. Employers who are committed to promoting ridesharing at their work sites and provide rideshare incentives to employees through Metro Commute Services programs are eligible participate in Metro Rewards and the Guaranteed Ride Home Program. Metro Rewards, initiated in 2000, provides a nominal financial reward for employees that commit to rideshare. The Guaranteed Ride Home Program, initiated in 2006, provides a taxi ride or rental car to ridesharing employees In emergency - situations, such as unexpected illnesses or unscheduled overtime. 'T -1(d) Incentives to Increase Transit Ridership. Encouraging Future project applicants shall During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood ridership on transit is an important strategy for reducing work with City Staff to project design phase, necessary — Planning vehicular trips on circulation system. The following services are implement transit ridership during Department and particularly useful because they increase the potential for incentives as part of each project Building and commuters to ride transit: individual development proposal review or Public Works _ EZ Transit Pass: The EZ transit pass encourages greater plan check Department transit ridership by providing the ability for transit patrons to use different transit services with only one pass. It allows riders to transfer from one transit system to another without worrying about transfer payments or fare differentials. • Transit Access Pass (TAP): The EZ transit pass and all other paper passes have been transitioning to a universal fare system known as TAP. TAP is a plastic "smart card" that can be used month after month to pay fares. Users simply tap their cards on the bus /rail fare box and a "beep" alert verifies that the cards are valid. Like the EZ transit pass, TAP is used for transfers among different transit systems. • Employer -based transit fare subsidies: Employers and transit agencies encourage transit use throughout the county with pre -paid fare media. Employers have a choice among several programs that are part of Metro Commute A -8 City of Lynwood Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval Action.Required Timing Monitoring Frequent Responsible Agency or Party :'. o v E E coy Services. Two of these programs include MTA Annual - Transit Access Pass (A -TAP) and Metro Business Transit Access Pass (B -TAP). A -TAP allows employers to buy and distribute annual transit passes to employees who take transit. B -TAP allows employers to purchase annual transit passes at a discounted group rate for all worksite employees. Another program for employers is Metro Mail. Through Metro Mail employers can encourage transit use by ordering monthly passes for employees. Employers also have the option of requesting a weekly pass for newly hired employees. In addition to directly encouraging transit use, participating in any of these programs also makes employers eligible to participate in Metro Rewards and the Regional Guaranteed Ride Home. ,Pr Commuter Benefits: Federal IRS tax code 132 (f) contains tax breaks available for subsidizing transit and vanpooling for employees. Participating employers can offer pretax dollars to employees who ride transit orjoin a vanpool. Once a year MTA holds a workshop with employers to encourage and help them implement this program. The Commuter Benefits program was recently expanded to include benefits for employees who bicycle to work. T -1(e) Bicycle Facilities and Other Non - motorized Future project applicants shall During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood Transportation. Continue to implement the City of Lynwood's work with City Staff to design .. project design phase. necessary — Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan, which will provide and construct bicycle and during Department and additional safe and comfortable options for cyclists by expanding pedestrian improvements as project Building and the planned bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout part of each individual review or Public Works the City, in the form of connected network of on- street and off- development proposal plan check Department street improvements. Improvement project have been specifically recommended on over 35 roadway segments, some '.. of which are located in the LTASP. The type of improvements Include: bike pathways, cycle tracks�and bike lanes, and bike routes. Specifically in the LTASP, future development projects shall be required to construct or contribute funds toward the following major pedestrian /bicycle improvements: Construct a Class I Bike Path along Fernwood Avenue from the western boundary of the LTASP east adjacent to the I- A -9 City of Lynwood Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific. Plan Final EIR Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval Action Required ..Timing Monitoring Frequency Responsible Agency or Party c w E E 105 Freeway and southern boundary of the Plaza � _ Mexico Shopping Center, across Long Beach Boulevard and further east along Fernwood Avenue. • Construct Class II Buffered Protected Bike Lanes along Imperial Highway east from its intersection with Fernwood Avenue to Long Beach Boulevard and along State Street. • Construct Class III Bike Routes Lanes ShaFrarsjalong neighborhood streets in the LTASP, including but not limited to, California Avenue, Beechwood Avenue, Sanborn Avenue, and Mulford Avenue, Oakwood Avenue, and Lynwood Road. • Construct Class IV pa;.•�Cycle Tracks along Long Beach Boulevard south from its intersection with Imperial Highway to the southern boundary of the Plan Area. a Establish enhanced sidewalks along Long Beach Boulevard with a dedicated six -foot wide amenity zone and an eight foot wide pedestrian zone. Establish enhanced sidewalks along Imperial Highway, State Street, and Beachwood Avenue with a dedicated 4 -foot wide amenity zone and a Eft. wide pedestrian zone. Add high visibility cross -walks at Imperial Highway and State Street, Long Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway and California Avenue and Imperial Highway. :• Add sidewalk bulb -outs and extensions, or reducing curb returns on intersection corners wherever feasible. To the extent feasible, reconfigure the east and westbound 1 -105 on and off -ramps to allow safer pedestrian crossings. T -1(f) Transportation Demand Management. The Transit Center Future project applicants shall During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood _ land use designation is envisioned as a place where one can work with City Staff to design project design phase. necessary — Planning conveniently access mass transit and alternative modes of and implement transportation during Department and transportation in the downtown area of Lynwood. Local and demand management programs project Building and regional transportation alternatives will be provided In the as part of each individual review or Public Works Metro station and immediately surrounding areas, which is development proposal plan check Department conveniently located at Metro's Long Beach Boulevard Green Line stop. Although the transit "hub" is proposed at this location, the TDM programs are also planned to serve the surrounding communities and businesses throughout the LTASP and City of Lynwood A -10 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan Final EIR Mitigation Measure /Condition. of Approval Action Required Timing Monitoring Frequency Responsible Agency or Party ;° = o m E E U surrounding Lynwood neighborhoods. Individual developers in - the LTASP will be responsible for implementation of the program prior to issuance of building permits, or upon verification by the City that sufficient transit demand exists. Transit services envisioned in the LTASP's Transit Center area include: Improved access to the existing Metro bus lines (Metro Buses Lines 25, 60, 251, 360, 622, and 751) and other transit services, such as the local trolley and Dial -a -Ride Traditional bus service to other local and regional destinations Expanded number Park -n -Ride spaces parking spaces in a multi -level parking structure with integrated ground -floor " retail and /or othertransit rider services (such as a police sub - station, coffee shop, and /or news stand); Creation of an on -site "Mobility Center", which will provide residents with opportunities to conveniently access ZipCar, bicycle rental, and bicycle storage and Van Pool Service to major employment centers such as downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, LAX, and West Los Angeles Other key components that should be implemented as part of each new development in the LTASP, including: Introductory Transportation Information Packet: provided to all residents and employees, outlining TDM programs, routes, schedules, carpools/ vanpools, shuttle /bus service maps, menu of incentives, etc. �• Carpool/Vanpool /Ridematching Services: This program would match residents and employees in Lynwood in carpools and vanpools to reduce drive alone trips. A Guaranteed Ride home service would provide reimbursement for immediate transportation home via U ber or Lyft or other similar mode to those in an emergency • Subsidized Transit Pass: Transit passes would be purchased in bulk so that bus and rail passes could be provided for residents and employees in the LTASP. These passes rr A -11 City of Lynwood Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Lynwood Transit Area Specific. Plan Final EIR City of Lynwood A -12 c v Monitoring .Responsible E E Mitigation Measure /Condition of Approval Action Required Timing. Firequenty, Agee or Party o u typically provide unlimited rides on local or regional transit " for low monthly fees. Priced Commercial Parking: Multi- Spaced parking meters are planned along portions of Long Beach Boulevard, Imperial Highway, and in shared parking structures, with rates calibrated to ensure an 85% occupancy rate. This will provide a high level of convenience for parkers, largely eliminates circling for parking, and will help ensure turnover of the most convenient curb - parking spaces and availability for customers. ' •. Parking Cash-Cut: Parking cash -out provides an equal transportation subsidy to employees who ride transit, carpool, vanpool, walk, or bicycle to work. Employees can be offered financial incentives such as free transit passes or a cash bonus to carpool, vanpool, bicycle, or walk, thus decreasing the demand for parking and ultimately reducing traffic congestion. Utilities and Service Systems. U -1 Water Efficiency. In accordance with LEED NC prerequisites, Future project applicants shall During the individual Once or as City of Lynwood the applicant shall employ strategies that in aggregate, use 20% work with City Staff to design project design phase, necessary — Planning less water than the water -use baseline calculated for the and implement water efficiency during Department and building (not Including irrigation) after meeting the Energy Policy strategies that reduce water project . Building and Act of 1992 fixture performance requirements. Calculations are usage by at least 20% review or Public Works based on estimated occupant usage and shall include only the plan check Department following fixtures (as applicable to the building): urinals, lavatory . fautets,.showers and kitchen sinks. City of Lynwood A -12