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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-46 - Approving SR-55/Newport Blvd Improvements Project between 17th and 19th StreetsRESOLUTION NO. 05-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SR- 55/NEWPORT BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BETWEEN 17TH AND 19TH STREETS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the SR-55/Newport Boulevard Improvements Project (the "Project") consists of the addition of a fourth northbound lane from 17m Street to 19"' Street and a fourth southbound lane from the terminus of the SR -55 through the Newport Boulevard/19" Street intersection to Broadway. In addition to roadway improvements, spot sidewalk and curb reconstruction and enhancements, and landscaping and aesthetic improvements are proposed. WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the City of Costa Mesa 2000 General Plan, and specifically the Master Plan of Highways. WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with City of Costa Mesa Community Objective 98-812, which includes analysis of innovative designs to improve traffic flow in the City's Downtown area. WHEREAS, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and environmental review for the Project were processed in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Costa Mesa Environmental Guidelines. WHEREAS, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and identified potentially significant impacts related to aesthetics, hazards and hazardous material, public services, utilities/service systems, cultural resources, hydrology/water quality, air quality, geology/soils, land use/planning, and transportation/traffic. WHEREAS, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration identified appropriate measures to mitigate the identified impacts to a level that is less than significant. WHEREAS, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was available for public review from July 7, 2004 to August 20, 2004. WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa received written and verbal comments from the public during and after the review period. WHEREAS, written responses and oral testimony to the comments received on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration were responded to in the manner set forth in California Code of Regulations Section 15088(b) through Comments and Responses submitted to the City of Costa Mesa. WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Project on July 5, 2005. WHEREAS, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project reflects the independent judgment of the City of Costa Mesa. WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed all environmental documents composing the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and has found that the Initial F2 Study/Mitigated Negative declaration considers all environmental impacts of the Project, and the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration fully complies with all requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Costa Mesa Environmental Guidelines. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa that the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. According to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed Project would not have a significant impact on the environment with the incorporation of the mitigation measures included in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. Additionally, the evidence in the record as a whole indicates that the Project will not or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources or habitat; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council does hereby find the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration fully complies with the requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the City of Costa Mesa Environmental Guidelines. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council does hereby find that proposed SR-55/Newport Boulevard Improvements Projects will not have a negative impact on the environment with the incorporation of the mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Costa Mesa City Council does hereby approve the SR-55/Newport Boulevard Improvements Project, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, and mitigation monitoring program included as Exhibit "A". 3 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5"' day of July, 2005. ATTEST: Deputy ity Clerk of tl a City of Costa Mesa Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa APPROVED A,S/TTOO FORM Xf/ 7 / City AttorAby STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, JULIE FOLCIK, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 05-46 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5" day of July, 2005, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mansoor, Bever, Dixon, Foley. NOES: None. ABSENT: Monahan. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 6" day of July, 2005. Deput ity Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa EXHIBIT "A" [ Newport Boulevard Improvement Project MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Mitigation Measure Responsible 1. Monitoring Phase Monitor Date of Compliance Implementation 2, Enforcement (Signature Agency Agency Required) 3. Monitoring Agency 1.0 A Construction Management Plan (see Section Public Services 1. Design/Preconstructlon 1.5.1) shall be prepared and approved by the Department 2. Public Services City prior to construction. 3. Public Services 2.0 A Transportation Management Plan (IMP) Transportation 1. Construction shall be developed and implemented during the Services Division 2. Public Services construction period. 3. Public Services 3.0 The City will consult with the appropriate Public Services 1. Preconstruction utility providers and the Department of Public Department 2. Public Services Services prior to construction to ensure no 3. Public Seances adverse effects on utilities. 4.0 Implement the TMP to ensure that vehicular Transportation 1. Construction access to all required roadways and fire Services Division 2. Transportation Services hydrants is maintained throughout construction Division 3. Transportation Services Division 5.0 The TMP will be developed during the final Transportation 1. Design/Preconstruction design phase of the project to be implemented Services Division 2, Transportation Services during construction to com mize traffic Division impacts, reduce accident hazards, and facilitate 3. Transportation Services traffic fiows. The plan would include Division appropriate signage, identification of alternate routes, and a public awareness campaign. 6.0 A Construction Mseagement Plan will be Public Services 1. Design/Preconsnnction prepared that describes construction Department 2. Public Services management activities affecting onsite and 3. Public Services offsite street circulation, planned haul routes, and temporary lane closures. EXHIBIT "A" Newport Boulevard Improvement Project MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Mitigation Measure Responsible 1. Monitoring Phase Monitor Date of Compliance Implementation y, Enforcement (Signature Agency Agency Required) 3. Monitoring Agency 7.0 Removal of any trees will require adherence to Public Services 1. Design/Preconstruction the City of Costa Mesa's Streerexpe mdMedt'xx Department 2, Public Services Dem/apmext Swxdardt. A vatun request to, 3. Public Service remove trees shall be made to the Public Services Director. The Packs and Recreation Commission will review die request and nuke a dete inastion. The Commission wi11 determine if transplanting the trees is a viable option, of it may require that the trees be replaced "in-kind" or at a 3:1 replacement ratio. 8.0 If buried cultural materials are encountered Public Services 1. Construction during construction work in that area must halt Department 2. Public Services until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the 3. Public Services significance of the find. 9.0 In lieu of a Phase II subsurface investigation, Public Services 1. Construction the excavated sods for the traffic signal at the Department 2. Public Services northeast comer of 19th Street and Newport 3. Public Services Boulevard will be assumed to contain pet olemn hydrocarbons and the contractor will be directed to find proper disposal Special provisions will be prepared in instruct the contractor in dealing with the situation. 10.0 Pavement that contains yellow thermoplastic Public Services 1. Construction paint markings to be disturbed by construction Department 2. Public Services will be tested for LBP prior to removal 3. Public Services Workers involved in LBP removal would be required in adhere to the Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to prevent any health effects. EXHIBIT "A" Newport Boulevard Improvement Project MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM Mitigation Measure Responsible t. Monitoring Phase Monitor Date of Compliance Implementation p, Enforcement (Signature Agency Agency Required) 3. Monitoring Agency 11.0 Control of particulate emissions from Public Services 1. consnuctioa coastroction activities shall be achieved Department 2. Public Services through adherence to requirements contained 3. Public Services in Tables 1 and 2 of SCAQMD's Rule 403. 12.0 Adherence to construction equipment Public Services 1. Construction emission controls itemized in Section 2.11, Department 2. Public Services pages 95-96. 3. Public Services