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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 9:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor
William J. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem
Richard J. Maisano, Council Member
Luz Martinez, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the City Council on any matter that is
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given a chance to comment
on matters which are on the posted agenda during City Council deliberation on those specific matters. If you
would like to comment concerning a matter that is noticed for a public hearing today, please wait until that
hearing is formally opened before making your comment.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public hearing on the adoption of a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program and adoption of Amendments to the City of Vernon
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map.
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Approve the following:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon adopting amendments to the City of
Vernon General Plan and the various elements included therein and repealing all
resolutions in conflict.
Ordinance No. 1227 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon adopting
amendments to the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City of Vernon; establishing
zoning districts in the City and regulating and restricting the use, size, and the location of
buildings and improvements on land; the use of land and open space; adopting a map
showing said zoning districts, defining the terms used in the ordinance; providing for its
adjustment, amendment and enforcement; and repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith. (first reading)
Recommendation:
A. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, contained in Public Resources
Code commencing at Section 21000 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3,
certify the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Report dated March 2015, adopt Findings
of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt Mitigation Measures and a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the City of Vernon General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Update (State Clearinghouse No. 2007061031). It is further recommended that the
City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall be designated as the custodian of all documents or other
materials which constitute this record of proceedings upon which this decision is made; and
B. Adopt a Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment; and
C. Approve the first reading of the Ordinance adopting the Zoning Ordinance Amendment and
Zoning Map.
CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion.
Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar by any member of the Council. Those items removed will be
considered immediately after the Consent Calendar.
Claims Against the City – Received and Filed
2. None
Minutes – To be Received and Filed
3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 17, 2015.
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Warrant Registers
4. Ratification of the following City Warrant Registers to record the following voided checks:
A. City Warrant Register No. 1404 to record voided Check No. 344663 in the amount of $1,700.00;
and
B. City Warrant Register No. 1413 to record voided Check No. 345933 in the amount of $400.00;
and
C. City Warrant Register No. 1417 to record voided Check No. 346453 in the amount of $175.00;
and
D. City Warrant Register No. 1419 to record voided Check No. 346714 in the amount of $1,213.31.
5. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1421, totaling $1,381,104.06, which covers the period of
March 10 through April 1, 2015, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $924,175.82; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $282,919.60; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $174,008.64.
6. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 386, totaling $6,421,406.64, which covers the
period of March 10 through April 1, 2015, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $6,231,645.73; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $135,332.66; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $54,428.25.
7. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 174, totaling $1,206,779.70, which covers the period of
March 10 through April 1, 2015, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,192,607.77; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $6,533.25; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $7,638.68.
Fire Department
8. Activity Report for the period of March 1 through March 15, 2015, to be received and filed.
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Health and Environmental Control Department
9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and authorizing the execution
of an application for an Enforcement Assistance Grant from the California Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with (i) CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment and (ii) CEQA
Guidelines section 15308 because the actions to be funded by the grant are to protect the
environment; and
B. Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of the application for the
Enforcement Assistance Grant from the California Department of Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle) for FY 2015-2016, and authorize the Director of Health and Environmental Control
to apply for, receive and expend said grant funds.
Police Department
10. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrests and Activities for the period of March 1,
through March 15, 2015, to be received and filed.
NEW BUSINESS
City Administration Department
11. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and authorizing the
execution of a second amendment to standard offer, agreement and escrow instructions for the
purchase of real estate by and between the City of Vernon and Pechiney Cast Plate, Inc. for
property located at 3200 Fruitland Avenue. (Supporting documentation for this item will be
disseminated at the meeting pending and contingent upon any closed session reportable action from
April 7, 2015 Special City Council Meeting at 8 a.m.)
12. Appointment of Resident (Non-City Council Member) to fill Vernon Housing Commission
Vacancy.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Ratify the Mayor’s selection of Steven Froberg to serve on the Vernon Housing Commission for
the remaining term of the vacant Resident (non-City Council member) seat, which expires
August 2017.
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Fire Department
13. Approval to Purchase an Urban Search and Rescue Vehicle for the Fire Department.
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed purchase is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only
applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Approve the purchase of a new Urban Search and Rescue Vehicle from Pierce Manufacturing,
Inc. (PMI) in the amount of $799,609.82 (the new vehicle would replace the current 1998 vehicle
that no longer meets the needs of the department); and authorize the Purchasing Department to
issue a purchase order to PMI for the purchase amount ($400,000.00 of purchase amount would
be eligible for reimbursement through federal grant funding).
Gas and Electric Department
14. Approve the North American Energy Standards Board (“NAESB”) Contract with CRC
Marketing, Inc. (“CRC”) for the purpose of buying and selling natural gas to CRC.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the requested approval is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b), the general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Authorize the Director of Gas & Electric to execute the North American Energy Standards Board
(“NAESB”) contract by and between the City of Vernon (“City”) and CRC Marketing, Inc.
(“CRC”) in substantially the same form as submitted with the staff report, for the purpose of
buying and selling natural gas to or from CRC, in compliance with the general terms established
in the agreement. It is further recommended that the City Council find that, pursuant to Vernon
Municipal Code § 2.17.12(A)(6), competitive bidding is not required because these are contracts
for gas and/or electrical power for the city’s power utility, and that it would be commercially
unreasonable to procure the gas or electricity through standard bidding or request for proposal
procedures.
Health and Environmental Control Department
15. Ratify and Acknowledge the Submittal of the Letter by the Green Vern on Commission dated
April 2, 2015 to the Air Quality Management District Recommending the Suspending of The
Rule Making Process for Rule 415 Odors from Rendering Operations for 180 Days to Review
Concerns.
Recommendation:
A. Find that merely submitting a letter and a possible scope of action are not final actions and do not
constitute a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and that
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even if they were, they would be exempt from CEQA under Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Ratify and Acknowledge the Submittal of a letter to the Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) recommending the suspending of The Rule Making Process for Rule 415 Odors from
Rendering Operations for 180 days to review concerns.
Human Resources Department
16. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon declaring the month of April 2015, as
“Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 29, 2015, as “Denim Day”.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the request to adopt the resolution proclaiming April 2015 as “Sexual Assault
Awareness Month” and April 29, 2015 as “Denim Day” is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule
that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon declaring the month of April 2015,
as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” and April 29, 2015 as “Denim Day”.
Public Works, Water and Development Services Department
17. Bid Award for Rehabilitation of Production Well No. 16, Contract No. CS-0533.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed Rehabilitation of Production Well No. 16 is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301,
subsections (b) and (d), because the project involves negligible or no expansion of use beyond
that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination; and
B. Accept the bid from General Pump Company, Inc. (the only bid received in response to the
solicitation for bids), as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and enter into a contract,
not to exceed $151,180.00, for the Rehabilitation of Production Well No. 16, Contract No. CS-
0533.
OLD BUSINESS
18. Vernon Housing Commission Recommendations to Sell City-Owned Housing Units in
Huntington Park; and Remodel Seven City-Owned Vernon Units to Level of Remodel Projects
Performed in 2007/2008.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment.
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The Vernon Housing Commission recommends the City Council:
B. Sell the five City-owned housing units in Huntington Park at fair market value based upon
professional appraisals; and
C. Direct City staff to, as quickly as possible, facilitate the remodel of the seven City-owned
housing units in Vernon that were not remodeled as part of the 2007/2008 remodel of all other
City-owned housing units in Vernon to the standard utilized in 2007/2008.
ORAL REPORTS
19. City Administrator Reports – brief reports on activities and other brief announcements by the City
Administrator and Department Heads.
20. City Council Reports – brief report on activities, announcements, or directives to staff.
CLOSED SESSION
21. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Ray Shelton v. City of Vernon
Workers Compensation Appeals Board Claim No. 97500402
22. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (2)
Government Code § 54957(b)(1)
Titles: City Attorney and Deputy City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on
this agenda. Dated this 2nd day of April 2015.
By: ________________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 583-881 l
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ADOPTION OF A FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND
MITIGATON MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM
AND
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF VERNON GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GMN that the City of Vernon City Council will hold a Public Hearing at 9:00 R.u.
on Tuesday, April 7,2015, at City Hall in the City Council Chambers,4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon,
California. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the following amendments and updates:
. Update the General Plan Land Use Element and Land Use Policy Map to expand the locations where
commercial uses and trucking and freight terminals can be established in the City.
. Update the General Plan Land Use, Resources, Safety, and Noise Elements to complywith all current
State laws and to update pertinent information.
. Update the General Plan Circulation Element and Implementation Plan with new andrevisedpolicies
related to the above policy changes.
. Revise the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to establish and apply a new Truck and Freight
Terminal Overlay (TF) to over approximately 1,065 acres of land zoned for industrial use.
. Revise the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to replace and expand the existing Commercial
Overlay with the new C-l and C-2 Commercial Overlays, with the overlay zones to be applied to
approximately 281 acres and 177 acres, respectively.
o Establish a new Minor Conditional Use Permit, Temporary Use Permit, and Special Event Permit
process.
o Provide standards for digital billboards, ancillary retail uses, and outdoor storage.
. Perform additional clean-up, non-substantive revisions to the ZoningOrdinance that do not affect any
prior policy directives, including the definitions of new allowable uses.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GMN that a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(SCH#2007061031) has been prepared in connection with the amendments and updates. It is the present
intention of the City to accept the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) and supporting
documents provided the SEIR is found adequate. The City encourages members of the general public to review
and comment on this documentation. Copies of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and supporting
documents are available for public review and inspection at the Department of Public Works.
ALL INTERESTED AND/OR AFFECTED PARTIES are invited to submit written comments in favor of,
or in opposition to, this matter prior to the time of the hearing, or be heard in support of, or opposition to, the
proposed project at the time of the hearing.
For questions regarding this public hearing item please contact Kevin Wilson, Director of Public Works, Water
& Development Services at (323) 583-881 l, or kwilson@ci.vemon.ca.us.
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Approval of a Resolution Updating the General Plan and approval of an
Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code
Recommendation
The Project collectively includes the focused update to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
and Map Amendments. City staff recommends that the City Council:
1. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, contained in Public
Resources Code commencing at Section 21000 and the California Code of Regulations,
Title 14, Chapter 3, certifies the Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Report dated
March 2015, adopt Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt
Mitigation Measures and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the City of
Vernon General Plan and Zorung Ordinance Update (State Clearinghouse No.
2007061031). It is further recommended that the City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall be
designated as the custodian of all documents or other materials which constitute this record
of proceedings upon which this decision is made; and
2. Adopt a Resolution adopting the General Plan Amendment.
3. Adopt an Ordinance adopting the Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Zoning Map.
Backsround
The General Plan is a comprehensive, long-range plan that guides decisions relating to land use,
transportation, housing, public safety, use of open space and nafural resources, parks and
recreation, and noise in the community. The Zoning Ordinance implements the land use policies
contained in the General Plan.
The City of Vernon adopted comprehensive updates to the City of Vernon General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance on December 3,2007. The General Plan was amended in 2009 and 2013 to
update the Housing Element and housing-related portions of the Land Use Element.
The proposed project is a focused update to the General Plan to comply with new State laws and
make adjustments to land use policy regarding commercial uses and trucking and freight terminals,
among other minor amendments. The Zoning Code is the primary implementation tool of the
General Plan. As part of the General Plan update project, modifications to the Zoning Code are
proposed to maintain consistency with the General Plan and to modernize and respond to current
issues and developments.
Update to General Plan Elements
Land Use Element
The City of Vernon General Plan has one land use category flndustrial) and five overlay districts:
Commercial, Rendering, Slaughtering, Housing, and Emergency Shelter. The update modifies and
expands the area to which the Commercial Overlay applies. The Commercial Overlay, which
currently applies to Santa Fe Avenue and portions of Soto Street, would also apply to an expanded
area of Soto Street, portions of Pacific Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard, and Slauson Avenue, along
with a small area along Alameda Street. This expansion of the Commercial Overlay is intended to
both meet the needs of the daytime employee population and allow for a broader mix of uses on
aging industrial sites. A modification was also made to restrict the extent of the Housing Overlay
in the southeast corner of the City to the properties actually occupied by the Meta Housing
development.
The update to the Land Use Element also includes new policies to facilitate more intensive
employment-generating uses near transit stops and to allow truck terminals and freight operations
in certain locations. In addition, flood hazard information is provided to comply with State law
(AB 162).
Circulation Element
To respond to changes in the Land Use Element, the update also includes a related change to the
Circulation Element-removing a policy that limited trucking facilities to existing locations.
Safety Element
AB 162 (and related revisions to Section 65302 of the California Government Code) requires an
update to the General Plan to identifu areas subject to flooding and to incorporate any newly
available information. The Safety Element of the General Plan is revised to reflect updated flood
risks based on the most recent available data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), including revisions to the FEMA Flood HazardZonesMap (Figure S-3). Most data were
added for informational purposes to comply with State law. One additional policy was added
requiring housing to be located using the Housing Overlay District and to be located in limited
areas where potential hazards can be avoided.
Resources Element
Pursuant to AB 162, identification of rivers, creeks, streams, flood corridors, riparian habitat, and
land that may accommodate floodwater for purposes of groundwater recharge and storm water
management are required in the Resources Element. To comply with this provision, additional
information is provided in the Resources Element to clarify the lack of riparian habitat in Vernon.
In addition, a new section of the Resources Element addresses AB 32, the Global Warming
Solutions Act of 2006 and SB 375. Apolicy was added indicating the City will consult with other
agencies to facilitate coordination on land use, circulation, ffid infrastructure improvement
projects. Limited changes to the Resources Element are also included to reflect the most recent
Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) information available.
Noise Element
The Noise Element is updated with minor changes to consider noise impacts to any housing
development that may be permitted within the Housing Overlay. Two existing policies are
modified to require new developments to incorporate appropriate noise attenuation to achieve the
City's noise standards and to minimize noise impacts on new residential development through
carefully planned design and construction approaches that limit noise intrusion, where practical.
Implementation Plan
To correlate with new policies in the General Plan, focused new actions/modifications to existing
Actions are proposed.
The proposed amended General Plan, as revised and including the Draft Land Use Map, is attached
herewith in Attachment A.
Update to Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
The City has drafted amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to achieve consistency with proposed
Land Use Element Overlay Districts and the goals, policies, and implementation measures
specified in the General Plan.
New Overlay Zones
These revisions include the establishment of a new Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone (TF)
and application of the overlay to approximately 1,065 acres of land located in the northern portion
of the city. Additionally, given the expanded Commercial Overlay General Plan Land Use
designation, the Commercial Overlay was revised to divide it into two overlay zones: C-l and C-
2,withthe overlay zones to be applied to approximately 281 acres afi 177 acres, respectively.
Additional Uses Permitted and Conditionally Permitted
Additional land use categories were added, along with new definitions. For example, the update
includes a new "Ancillary Retail Use" allowance whereby businesses may be permitted to dedicate
a portion (no more than 10 percent) of existing industrial space to an ancillary retail use in
connection with their Permitted Use. Such a use will facilitate sample sales and similar retail
functions for manufacturing operations. Additional new uses defined include convention and
entertainment venues (which shall not be permitted in the City), drive-through facilities, fueling
stations, hazardous waste facilities, public utilities, tattoo parlors, trade schools, urgent care
facilities, and wholesale uses. The intent of these new definitions is to provide modern definitions
to reflect current zoning and use trends.
New Development Standards for Billboards Oriented to I-710
The revisions establish distancing requirements for billboards (i.e., the allowable distance between
such signs) that are designed to be primarily viewed from the I-710; the standards conform to
Caltrans' standards. Standards are established for both digital and static (non-digital) billboards.
Distancing requirements for billboards elsewhere in the City remain unchanged.
Parking and Outdoor Storage
Parking standards (spaces per use) are proposed for new uses in the Zoning Ordinance. The update
extends the amortization date to2020 for nonconforming outdoor storage and activities that occupy
required parking spaces. The update also proposes a process whereby the required number of off-
street Parking Spaces for an individual property/use may be reduced by outdoor storage and
activities if a parking demand study is prepared that finds the project site has excess parking spaces
beyond the permitted use's need. Additional standards were also added for the screening of outdoor
storage and activities adjacent to residential uses.
Nonconforming Buil dings
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is considering establishing
regulations that would require certain existing rendering business to enclose some of their
operations due to odor issues. To accommodate this proposed new regulation, the code
amendments would modiff the ZoningCode Restrictions on Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
section to allow existing nonconforming buildings and uses to increase floor arealsquare footage
if required by a governmental agency to reduce the environmental impacts caused by the use.
Administrative Process and P ermits
The Zoning Ordinance amendments were also undertaken to facilitate administration processes
and procedures. Three new permits are provided in the Zoning Ordinance: 1) a Minor Conditional
Use Permit,2) a Temporary Use Permit, and 3) a Special Event Permit. The purpose of the Minor
Conditional Use Permit is to provide a business-friendly permit process for uses that may only be
suitable in specific locations or designed and constructed in a particular manner or under certain
conditions, but are of a scale that would be less impactful than those that may be permitted with a
Conditional Use Permit. The permit process for a Minor Conditional Use Permit would not require
a public hearing with the City Council, and could thus be issued more quickly.
The new Temporary Use Permit process is intended to provide a process to authorize temporary,
short-term activities that would be compatible with adjacent and surrounding uses. The Special
Event Permit would facilitate temporary uses that are considered minor in nature by virtue of
having minimal impact to surrounding properties, such as indoor or outdoor sales event of product
normally stored or produced onsite, outdoor or indoor meeting, ground-breaking ceremony,
holiday or special occasion pafty, or similar event. A public hearing is not required for the
Director's decision on a Temporary Use Permit or the Vernon Fire Chief s decision on a Special
Use Permit.
The process for making Minor Modifications to existing Conditional Use Permits was also
streamlined. In addition, the required findings for a variety of permits were updated to provide
clarity in implementation. Time requirements for Conditional Use Permits were also extended (the
use for which the Conditional Use Permit was granted would be allowed to lapse for a year, rather
than 120 days).
Definitions and Clean-up
Further, the Amendment incorporates multiple new definitions and additional clean-up, non-
substantive revisions to provide clarity in implementation of the ZoningOrdinance, including new
graphics to illustrate standards.
The draft ordinance is attached herewith as Attachment B.
Zoning Map
The Zoning Map is proposed to be amended to implement revised General Plan policy. To be
consistent with General Plan changes, the Zoning Map identifies locations for the C-l and C-2
zone overlays, consistent with the Commercial General Plan Overlay, and revises the boundaries
of the existing Housing Overlay. The Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone district is added
to the draftZoning Map. The draft Zoning Map is affached herewith as Attachment C.
Outreach Summarv and Community Input
Two recent public workshops were held (January 26,2015 and February 5,2015) to discuss the
Draft Zoning Ordinance amendments. Approximately 15 individuals attended each workshop.
Also, a workshop was held in 2012 with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss options for
amending the zoning ordinance.
Comments received at the workshops included: 1) suggestion to allow adaptive reuse of existing
buildings for residential uses and expanding the Housing Overlay area,2) suggestion to allow
wholesale businesses to sell at retail, 3) suggestion to allow industrial properties with on-site
offices to renVlease office space to outside users, and 4) concern about the landscape requirement
for parcels within the C-l andC-2 overlays. A memo summarizing meeting comments is attached
herewith as Attachment D.
Public Comment on Additional Housing: Staff has concerns with compatibility issues with the
introduction of any housing when industrial prevail uses throughout Vernon. Because of the
range of uses allowed in the Industrial zone, at any time a new industrial use could be established
that might pose hazards to residential uses. The Housing Overlay gives the City the ability to
assess any proposed housing development application on a case-by-case basis and only apply the
overlay to properties where it makes good sense to do so, such as the recent Meta Housing
development adjacent to existing residential uses in the city of Maywood. If Council would like
staff to further investigate permitting additional housing, Staff recommends conducting a
separate study to identify appropriate locations for the Housing Overlay zone.
Public Comment on Allowing Wholesalers to Sell at Retail: As part of the draft Zoning
Ordinance Amendments, a new ancillary retail use is proposed for the Industrial Zone. An
ancillary retail use would be permitted with a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
Public Comment on Leasing Offices within Industrial Uses.' City staff agrees that the use of this
space should be utilized and not subject only to the primary tenant of the space. As such, staff
incorporated an additional amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to modify section 26.2.1-2 to
allow the right to sublease to separate tenant office space areas.
Public Comment on Landscaping: The C-l and C-2 overlay zones include a requirement that at
least five percent of the gross lot area be dedicated to irrigated landscaping that is visible from
the street. The previous standard required one percent ofthe gross lot area to be dedicated to
landscaping within the Commercial Overlay Zone. The intent of the revised landscaping
requirement is to provide a good commercial interface for pedestrian activity along the streets.
City staff believes that the proposed changes should not be modified and that landscaping should
be required.
CEOA
Adoption of the General Plan and Zoning Code amendments is considered a "project" under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Project collectively includes the Proposed
General Plan Amendments, General Plan Land Use Map Amendments, Zoning Ordinance
Amendments, and Zoning Map Amendments. CEQA documentation must be prepared, and the
City Council must make an environmental determination pursuant to CEQA prior to taking action
on the project.
On December 3, 2007, the City Council certified the FEIR for the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Update. The2007 FEIR for the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update examined
the environmental effects associated with the adoption and long-term implementation of the City
of Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update. In 2014, a Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) for the project was prepared in compliance with CEQA, as established in
Section 21000-21178 of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15000-15387 of the
Califomia Code of Regulations, to provide the environmental review for these proposed
amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. CEQA authorizes a City to prepare a
Supplement to a previously certihed EIR if some changes or additions are necessary to a previously
analyzed project. The SEIR includes an analysis of potential environmental impacts associated
with the proposed project; unavoidable significant impacts have been identified related to
transportation/traffic, as was previously identified in the certified EIR. No other significant,
unavoidable impacts have been identified. A copy of the Draft SEIR is attached herewith as
Attachment E.
The SEIR was available for a 45-day comment period from December 4,201 5 to January 19,2015.
Comment letters were received from the Califomia Native American Heritage Commission, the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and The Ness Companies. A copy of the Final
SEI& which includes copies of the comment letters and responses to comments, is attached
herewith as Attachment F.
It is recommended that Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations (attached
herewith as Attachment G) be adopted for the project subject to the mitigation measures set forth
in the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, attached herewith as Attachment H. It is further
recommended that the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program contained
in Attachment F.
Fiscal Impact
The City of Vernon contracted with consulting firm Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. to assist with
completing General Plan and ZoningCode Amendments. No additional fiscal impact is associated
with adoption of the proposed amendments.
Attachments:
Attachment A - Draft Vernon General Plan
Attachment B - Zoning Ordinance
Attachment C - Zoning Map
Attachment D - Memo summarizing meeting comments
Attachment E - Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update SEIR Volume I & II
Attachment F - Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update SEIR Volume III - Final EIR
Attachment G - FEIR Findings of Fact & Statement of Oveniding Considerations
Attachment H - Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Attachment A
City of Vernon General Plan
CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL PLAN
Adopted December 3, 2007
Amended February 23, 2009
Amended February 5, 2013
Draft for Public Review March 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION
Vernon – Founding of the City and Establishing It’s Mission ................................... 1
Vision for the Future ........................................................................................................ 4
Purpose and Scope of the Plan ....................................................................................... 5
Public Involvement in Developing the General Plan .................................................. 6
Relationship of Vernon General Plan to State Requirements for Plans .................... 6
Related Plans and Programs ........................................................................................... 7
LAND USE
1.0 Purpose and Focus ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose of this Element ...................................................................................... 1
1.2 Focus ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Flood Management ............................................................................................. 2
2.0 Land Use Plan................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Land Use Terms and Concepts .......................................................................... 3
2.2 Land Use Designations and Land Use Policy Map ....................................... 5
2.3 Implications of Land Use Policy ........................................................................ 8
2.4 Relationship of Land Use Policy to the Zoning Ordinance ......................... 10
3.0 Goals and Policies ......................................................................................................... 10
CIRCULATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
1.0 Purpose and Focus ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Focus ...................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Circulation Plan ............................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Regional Circulation ........................................................................................... 2
2.2 Vernon’s Street System ....................................................................................... 4
2.3 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities ...................................................... 13
2.4 Other Transportation Modes ........................................................................... 14
3.0 Meeting Infrastructure Needs ..................................................................................... 15
3.1 Water and Wastewater ..................................................................................... 15
3.2 Storm Drainage .................................................................................................. 17
3.3 Electrical Generation and Distribution ........................................................... 18
3.4 Communications and Information Technology ............................................ 18
3.5 Gas System ......................................................................................................... 19
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4.0 Goals and Policies ......................................................................................................... 19
2014-2021 HOUSING ELEMENT
1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 State Requirement ............................................................................................... 3
1.2 Relation to Other General Plan Elements ........................................................ 4
1.3 Sources of Information ....................................................................................... 4
1.4 Public Participation ............................................................................................. 5
2.0 Housing Needs Assessment .......................................................................................... 8
2.1 Population and Housing Trends ....................................................................... 8
2.2 Housing Characteristics ...................................................................................... 9
3.0 Housing Constraints ..................................................................................................... 18
3.1 Governmental Constraints ............................................................................... 18
3.2 Non-governmental Constraints to Housing .................................................. 29
4.0 Housing Opportunities ................................................................................................ 38
5.0 Housing Plan .................................................................................................................. 47
5.1 Evaluation of Previous Accomplishments ..................................................... 47
5.2 Goals and Policies .............................................................................................. 51
5.3 Programs ............................................................................................................. 52
5.4 Redevelopment Agency Dissolution .............................................................. 57
SAFETY ELEMENT
1.0 Purpose and Focus ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Focus ...................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Identifying and Guarding Against Hazards .............................................................. 2
2.1 Natural Hazards .................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Human-caused Hazards ..................................................................................... 9
3.0 Goals and Policies ......................................................................................................... 10
RESOURCES ELEMENT
1.0 Purpose and Focus ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Focus ...................................................................................................................... 2
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2.0 Identifying and Protecting Local Resources .............................................................. 2
2.1 Water Quality and Supply ................................................................................. 2
2.2 Air Quality ............................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Global Warming .................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Energy Supplies ................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Open Space ........................................................................................................... 7
2.6 Cultural Resources .............................................................................................. 8
3.0 Goals and Policies ........................................................................................................... 9
NOISE ELEMENT
1.0 Purpose and Focus ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Focus ...................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 About Noise ...................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Noise Metrics ....................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Noise and Health Effects .................................................................................... 5
2.3 Community Noise Standards ............................................................................ 5
3.0 Noise Environment in 2007 ............................................................................................ 7
3.1 2007 CNEL Contours .......................................................................................... 8
3.2 Transportation Noise Sources ............................................................................ 8
3.3 Industrial Noise Sources ................................................................................... 11
4.0 Future Noise Environment .......................................................................................... 12
5.0 Goals and Policies ......................................................................................................... 12
Appendices
Appendix A: Implementation Plan
Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Housing Element Appendix
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List of Tables
Page
Table I-1 Relationship of Vernon General Plan to Mandated State Elements ............. 7
Table LU-1: Building Square Footage and Employment Projections ................................ 9
Table LU-2: Relationship of Land Use Categories and Zoning Districts ........................ 10
Table CI-1: Level of Service Descriptions ........................................................................... 10
Table H-1: Vernon Employment 2010 .................................................................................. 8
Table H-2: Projected Population and Household Growth 2008-2035 .............................. 9
Table H-3: Housing Characteristics 2010 and 2012 .......................................................... 10
Table H-4: Housing Affordability Based on Income ....................................................... 11
Table H-5: Affordability Matrix .......................................................................................... 13
Table H-6: Permit and Processing Fees .............................................................................. 25
Table H-7: Potential Housing Sites ..................................................................................... 39
Table H-8: Characteristics of Vacant and Underutilized Sites
in Commerical/Industrial Zones ................................................................. 43
Table H-9: Characteristics of Vacant and Underutilized Sites
in Commercial/Industrial Zones ................................................................. 43
Table H-10: Residential Service Characteristics of Unimproved and
Underutilized Sites in Commercial/Industrial Zone ................................ 45
Table H-11: Quantified Objectives for 2014-2021 ............................................................... 46
Table H-12: Housing Element Accomplishments for 2008-2014 Planning Period ........ 49
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List of Figures
Page
Figure LU-1: Floor Area Ratio ................................................................................................... 3
Figure LU-2: Land Use Policy Map .......................................................................................... 7
Figure CI-1: Street Cross Sections ........................................................................................... 6
Figure CI-2: Circulation Plan ................................................................................................... 7
Figure CI-3: Water Service ..................................................................................................... 16
Figure H-1: Regional Location ................................................................................................ 2
Figure H-2: Highly Toxic Regulated Substances ............................................................... 31
Figure H-4: 2007 Noise Contours ......................................................................................... 35
Figure H-5: Major Transportation Corridors ...................................................................... 37
Figure H-6: Housing Sites ..................................................................................................... 42
Figure S-1: Regional Faults .................................................................................................... 4
Figure S-2: Liquefaction Zone ................................................................................................ 5
Figure S-3: FEMA Flood Hazard Zones ............................................................................... 7
Figure S-4: Dam Inundation Areas ....................................................................................... 8
Figure N-1: Examples of Noise Levels ................................................................................... 4
Figure N-2: Examples of Noise at Southern California Locations ..................................... 5
Figure N-3: Community Noise Standards ............................................................................ 6
Figure N-4: 2007 Noise Contours ........................................................................................... 9
Figure N-5: Projected 2030 Noise Contours ........................................................................ 13
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VERNON GENERAL PLAN
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
VERNON – FOUNDING OF THE CITY AND
ESTABLISHING ITS MISSION
The City of Vernon was founded in 1905 as an industrial city,
and it remains so today. This General Plan reflects the long
history and continues the City’s mission of maintaining
Vernon as an ideal location for industry in Southern
California.
At the turn of the twentieth century, the lands now comprising
Vernon were largely farmland. However, the location south of
downtown Los Angeles and the presence of major rail lines
led influential businessmen and property owners to encourage
railroad companies to run spur lines into the adjacent
farmlands. These rail extensions enabled the creation of an
“exclusively industrial” city. James J. and Thomas Furlong
and John B. Leonis led the city formation effort, and Vernon
incorporated in 1905.
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Although the presence of the rail lines facilitated industrial
development, the process was slow. A few new industrial
businesses located in Vernon during the colorful period
between incorporation and Prohibition Period of the 1920s.
Other businesses located in the City during this period, such
as Doyle’s bar, which employed 37 bartenders and hosted an
arena where 20 world championship boxing matches were
held. Vernon also had a ballpark for the Vernon Tigers, which
won Pacific Coast League championships on multiple
occasions .
By the 1920s, Vernon was attracting large stockyards and
meatpacking facilities, including slaughtering operations.
While the stockyards have vanished, meat processing remains
a signature business in the City. The Farmer John’s facility,
with its iconic pig mural, processes pork products, including
the famous Dodger Dogs enjoyed by baseball fans.
Refrigerated food storage began as an outgrowth of the early
meat packing and processing activities and is now a
significant activity as well.
Vernon farmland along the
Los Angeles River, 1926
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To provide for the service requirements of these activities,
including the electrical demands of the cold storage and
refrigerated facilities, in the early 1930s the City began
building municipal water supply and distribution facilities, as
well as its own electrical power plant, which remains in
operation. The capability of the City to provide these two
critical services at a relatively low cost continues to be a
competitive advantage for Vernon in attracting industry.
During the 1920s and ‘30s, Vernon became the location of
choice for many heavy industrial plants, including steel,
aluminum, paper, and glass producers. Automobile assembly,
canning, and other manufacturing operations also were
established in the City in this period. As economic conditions
have changed over the decades, however, many of these large-
scale industrial operations have relocated out of Southern
California or even out of the country.
Los Angeles Union Stock
Yards in Vernon, 1937
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The focus of businesses has shifted to smaller, more
specialized manufacturing, processing, and storage
operations.
The City’s business-friendly environment, competitive-cost
utilities, (largely due to the recent completion of the Malburg
Generating Station), and key location for trucking and rail
transport continue to position Vernon as an ideal location for
industrial uses.
VISION FOR THE FUTURE
As Vernon enters the twenty-first century, its mission and
character remains unchanged. For the foreseeable future,
Vernon will continue to be an almost totally industrial city,
with limited retail commercial and food service operations to
support the large day-time business population, and few
residences. City policy, land use restrictions, and limited land
availability will allow Vernon to continue its mission to attract
new, highly specialized industrial businesses.
As noted in the City’s 1992 General Plan, national economic
and environmental regulations have resulted in the shift of
many types of industrial operations to other areas of the
world. These forces have affected the type and character of
industrial operations in Vernon, as they have elsewhere in the
United States. Technological advances, environmental
regulations, the cost of labor and raw or processed materials,
and the cost of energy and petroleum products necessitate
Vernon Potteries, 1931
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continuing change in Vernon’s industrial operations and in the
types of new industries desiring to locate in the City. Together
with the aging of both private development and the public
infrastructure, these factors require that a framework for
guiding future growth and development in the community be
developed. This General Plan addresses the continuing
change, growth, and development of Vernon over the next
two decades and provides a public policy statement regarding
the future of the City.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE PLAN
Adopted by the City Council and available to all businesses,
property owners, and others with an interest in the
community, the General Plan is available for public review at
all times. The Plan complies with the requirement by the State
of California that all cities prepare and adopt a
comprehensive, long-range plan to serve as a guide for the
future. The Plan contains the goals, policies, and explanatory
detail about issues important to the future of Vernon. Plan
policies address land use (including housing), infrastructure,
public safety, resources, and noise within topic-related
chapters, or “elements”. These elements are:
Land Use Element
Infrastructure Element
Safety Element
Natural Resources Element
Noise Element
Housing Element
General Plan policies and programs are supported by several
key documents, listed below. While not technically a part of
the Plan, each contributes to the ability of the City officials and
staff — as well as the public — to understand the Plan and carry
out its mandates. These documents may be updated,
modified, or replaced over time, and readers should seek the
current version for reference. These additional documents are:
Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and
Monitoring Plan for the General Plan
Implementation Plan
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Five-Year Capital Improvements Program
Urban Water Management Plan
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
Multi-hazard Functional Plan
Other documents may be prepared over time to support
implementation of the General Plan policies or as may be
directed by the State Legislature. These should be reviewed for
additional detail regarding various proposals contained in the
General Plan.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING THE
GENERAL PLAN
As part of the General Plan program, the City undertook a
public outreach program to identify issues and establish a new
General Plan policy foundation. The outreach program
included a City mailer, scoping meeting, and public hearings.
The City distributed a mailer to property and business owners
in Vernon regarding the General Plan. The mailer asked the
Vernon business community to identify issues that can be
addressed by the General Plan. Comments returned to the
City were recognized in developing the General Plan.
Those attending the scoping session (held in accord with the
requirements of CEQA) were also given the opportunity to
comment on the Public Review Daft of the Plan and the
Zoning Ordinance.
Prior to adoption of the General Plan, the Draft General Plan
and associated Environmental Impact Report were circulated
for public review and comment. Public hearings were
conducted before the Vernon City Council.
RELATIONSHIP OF VERNON GENERAL PLAN TO
STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANS
This General Plan contains six elements, as well as a
comprehensive Implementation Plan. These elements relate to
the seven elements mandated by State law as follows:
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Table I-1
Relationship of Vernon General Plan to
Mandated State Elements
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Elements State Required Elements
Land Use Land Use
Circulation and
Infrastructure
Circulation
Safety Public Safety
Noise Noise
Natural Resources Open Space
Conservation
Housing Housing
RELATED PLANS AND PROGRAMS
State law places the General Plan atop the hierarchy of land
use planning regulations, although, as a Charter City,
Vernon’s Zoning Ordinance is its governing law as to land
use. The General Plan provides guidance to the City Council
in enacting ordinances relating to zoning, land use, public
improvements, and development programs. Also, regional
governmental agencies, such as the Southern California
Association of Governments and the South Coast Air Quality
Management District, have been established in recognition of
the fact that planning issues extend beyond the boundaries of
individual cities. Efforts to address regional planning issues
such as air quality, transportation, and housing needs have
resulted in the adoption of regional plans. The policies
Vernon adopts are affected by these plans. The following
paragraphs describe ordinances, plans, and programs which
should be considered in association with the General Plan in
development and planning decisions.
Federal Plans and Programs
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
As part of a multi-pronged effort to improve the quality of
water resources nationwide, the federal government
authorized the State Regional Water Quality Control Board
and its regional offices such as the Los Angeles Regional
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Water Quality Control Board to set up programs to implement
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
goals. Under the NPDES Stormwater Permit issued to the
County of Los Angeles and Vernon as a co-permittee, most
new development projects in the City are required to
incorporate measures to minimize pollutant levels in
stormwater runoff. Compliance is required at the time that
construction permits are issued, as well as over the long term
through periodic inspections.
National Flood Insurance Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency administers the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP provides
federal flood insurance subsidies and federally financed loans
for eligible property owners in flood-prone areas. Vernon has
no mapped flood hazard areas.
Clean Water Act
Congress passed the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
Amendments of 1972 and the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1977
to provide for the restoration and maintenance of the
chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation’s
lakes, streams, and coastal waters. Primary authority for the
implementation and enforcement of the CWA (33 U.S.C. 1251)
now rests with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and, to a lesser extent, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. In addition to the measures authorized before
1972, the CWA implements a variety of programs, including:
federal effluent limitations and state water quality standards;
permits for the discharge of pollutants and dredged and fill
materials into navigable waters; and enforcement
mechanisms. Section 404 of the CWA is the principal federal
program that regulates activities affecting the integrity of
wetlands.
California State Plans and Programs
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was
adopted by the state legislature in 1970 in response to a public
mandate for thorough environmental analysis of projects
impacting the environment. The provisions of the law and
environmental review procedure are described in the CEQA
Law and Guidelines. CEQA is the instrument for ensuring
that environmental impacts of local development projects are
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appropriately assessed and mitigated, and if not fully
mitigated, ensuring that project benefits to the community are
substantial. The Department of Community Services reviews
projects for conformance with CEQA.
California Noise Insulation Standards (Title 24)
In 1974, the California Commission on Housing and
Community Development adopted noise insulation standards
for residential buildings (Title 24, Part 2, California Code of
Regulations). Title 24 establishes standards for interior room
noise (attributable to outside noise sources). The regulations
also specify that acoustical studies must be prepared
whenever a residential building or structure is proposed to be
located near an existing or adopted freeway route,
expressway, parkway, major street, thoroughfare, rail line,
rapid transit line, or industrial noise source, and where such
noise source or sources create an exterior CNEL (or Ldn) of 60
dB or greater. Such acoustical analysis must demonstrate that
the residence has been designed to limit intruding noise to an
interior CNEL (or Ldn) of at least 45 dB. The Department of
Community Services enforces Title 24.
Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
California’s 1990 Seismic Hazards Mapping Act requires the
State Geologist to compile maps identifying and describing
seismic hazard zones throughout California. Guidelines
prepared by the State Mining and Geology Board identify the
responsibilities of state and local agencies in the review of
development within seismic hazard zones. Development on a
site that has been designated as a seismic hazard zone requires
a geotechnical report, and local agency consideration of the
policies and criteria established by the Mining and Geology
Board. Over the years, the program has expanded to include
mapping of seismic-related hazards such as liquefaction- and
landslide-prone areas. The Safety Element discusses seismic
hazards associated with faults and those identified on state
seismic hazard maps. Vernon contains only liquefaction-prone
areas. The Safety Element contains a map identifying these
areas.
AB 32
Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act (passed
in 2006), sets the target of reducing emissions of greenhouse
gases statewide to 1990 levels by 2020. The bill assigned the
task of coming up with a scoping plan for this reduction to the
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California Air Resources Board (CARB). This plan, which
CARB’s board approved in December 2008, has a range of
greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction actions which include direct
regulations, alternative compliance mechanisms, monetary
and non-monetary incentives, voluntary actions, market-based
mechanisms such as a cap-and-trade system, and an AB 32
cost of implementation fee regulation to fund the program.
SB 375
Senate Bill 375 (2008) takes aim at reducing the single largest
source of greenhouse gases in California—emissions from
passenger vehicles—by working to reduce vehicle miles
traveled. The law prompts California regions to work together
to lower these emissions, and requires the integration of
planning processes for transportation, land use, and housing.
SB 375 requires CARB to develop regional reduction targets
for automobiles and light trucks GHG emissions. The regions,
in turn, are tasked with creating “sustainable communities
strategies,” which combine transportation and land use
elements to achieve the emissions reduction target, if feasible.
Vernon is cooperating with these efforts. The Gateway Cities
Council of Governments, comprised of 26 local cities including
Vernon, completed a Subregional Sustainable Communities
Strategy, which is a part of the SCAG Sustainable Communities
Strategy. Vernon is also part of the larger Southern California
Association of Governments, or SCAG, and as such
participates in the development and implementation of the
Sustainable Communities Strategy for the SCAG region.
Regional and County Level Plans and Programs
SCAG Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide
The Southern California Association of Governments
undertakes regional planning for the six-county SCAG region
of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial,
and Ventura counties. SCAG’s efforts focus on developing
regional strategies to minimize traffic congestion, protect
environmental quality, and provide adequate housing. The
Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide sets forth broad
goals intended to be implemented by participating local and
regional jurisdictions and the South Coast Air Quality
Management District. SCAG has adopted companion
documents to the Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide,
most notably the Regional Transportation Plan (see below).
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Congestion Management Plan
The Congestion Management Plan (CMP) is a program
adopted by the state legislature and approved by the voters in
1990 through Proposition 111. As a new approach to
addressing congestion concerns, the CMP was created for the
following purposes:
To link land use, transportation, and air quality
decisions
To develop a partnership among transportation
decision-makers on devising appropriate
transportation solutions that include all modes of
travel
To propose transportation projects which are eligible to
compete for state gas tax funds
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (Metro) is responsible for preparing the County’s
CMP. Metro is required by state law to monitor local
implementation of all CMP elements. Local jurisdictions are
required to monitor arterial congestion levels, monitor transit
services along certain corridors, and implement an adopted
trip reduction ordinance and land use analysis program.
Regional Transportation Plan
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a component of the
Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide prepared by SCAG
to address regional issues, goals, objectives, and policies for
the Southern California region into the early part of the 21st
century. The RTP, which SCAG periodically updates to
address changing conditions in the Southland, has been
developed with active participation from local agencies
throughout the region, elected officials, the business
community, community groups, private institutions, and
private citizens. The RTP sets broad goals for the region, and
provides strategies to reduce problems related to congestion
and mobility.
In recognition of the close relationship between the traffic and
air quality issues, the assumptions, goals, and programs
contained in the Plan parallel those used to prepare the Air
Quality Management Plan.
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Air Quality Management Plan
The federal Clean Air Act requires preparation of plans to
improve air quality in any region designated as a
nonattainment area. The Air Quality Management Plan, or
AQMP, prepared by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District, first adopted in 1994 and updated on a three-year
cycle, contains policies and measures designed to achieve
federal and state air quality standards within the South Coast
Air Basin. The assumptions and programs in the AQMP draw
directly from regional goals, objectives, and assumptions in
SCAG’s Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide.
City Level Plans and Programs
Vernon Zoning Ordinance
In recognition of the City’s industrial nature, the City’s Zoning
Ordinance establishes one Zone (the Industrial Zone)
throughout the City, and provides for several Overlay Zones.
The Zoning Ordinance establishes land use regulations for the
City and each Overlay Zone with respect to permitted uses,
allowable intensity, and development standards. The Zoning
Ordinance explains the purposes of the Industrial Zone and
each Overlay Zone, specifies permitted uses and conditional
uses, and establishes development standards, and includes a
map describing the location of each Overlay Zone. The
Zoning Ordinance is the governing land use law for the City,
and to the degree practical, implements the goals, policies, and
development expectations established in Vernon’s Land Use
Plan.
Urban Water Management Plan
Vernon’s Urban Water Management Plan provides the long-
term plan and vision for managing its water resources and
providing a reliable supply of water to its customers. The Plan
details water supplies, water quality impacts, water demand
management measures, water shortage contingency plan, and
water recycling methods.
Water Department Emergency Response and Recovery
Plan
The Vernon Water Department Emergency Response and
Recovery Plan is designed to prepare the City’s Water
Department for a planned response to emergency situations
associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, and
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natural security emergencies in, or affecting Vernon Water
Department’s facilities and its service area. The plan is
consistent with the requirements of Government Section 8607
and is intended to be used in conjunction with the State
Emergency Plan.
Standardized Emergency Management System Multi-
Hazard Functional Plan
Vernon’s Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS) Multi-Hazard Function Plan addresses the City’s
planned response to extraordinary emergency situations
associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, and
natural security emergencies. The plan does not address
normal day-to-day emergencies or the well-established and
routine procedure used in coping with such emergencies.
Instead, the operational concepts reflected in this Plan focus
on potential large-scale disasters, which can generate unique
situations requiring unusual emergency responses.
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LAND USE ELEMENT
1.0 PURPOSE AND FOCUS
1.1 Purpose of this Element
This Land Use Element establishes the broad, general policies
for how properties are used in Vernon, including location,
distribution, type, and intensity of development, with the
overarching goal of maintaining Vernon as an industrial city.
The Land Use Policy Map graphically illustrates the planned
pattern of land use in Vernon and the City’s sphere of
influence, which consists of unincorporated lands adjacent to
Vernon which have a bearing and influence on properties in
the City.
The General Plan and Land Use Element goals and policies
provide guidance to the City Council and City officials
regarding zoning, land subdivision, public improvements, and
physical development programs.
The Land Use Element and the circulation portion of the
Circulation and Infrastructure Element are closely tied. It is
intended that the land use patterns and intensities permitted by
Land Use Element policies be supported by the streets,
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highways, and other transportation systems planned in the
Circulation and Infrastructure Element. Vernon recognizes
that its street system is constrained by long-established
development patterns, and land use policies have been crafted
accordingly to minimize the adverse effects of specific land
uses on the local street system. To continue to attract and
support industrial businesses, the City must be able to
accommodate the vehicular traffic associated with desired uses.
With regard to housing, long-standing City policy has been to
discourage housing, recognizing that the traffic, noise, and
odors that industrial uses produce are generally incompatible
with residential development. In the past, land use policy
limited housing to existing, long-established single-family
homes and apartments. However, in 2011 the City Council
committed to implementing new good governance practices
that included adopting land use policies aimed at increasing
the voting populous. Specifically, the City has identified
specific locations where a limited amount of new housing can
be constructed, and has adopted implementing zoning
regulations. Recognizing Vernon’s mission to remain and
industrial city, the locations for housing have been selected to
minimize adverse interface between industrial and residential
uses. Vernon’s city boundaries blur and blend into urban Los
Angeles County, and many of the people working in
businesses in Vernon live relatively close by in communities
removed from industrial conditions and where they have
access to parks, grocery stores, pharmacies, and other
residential amenities. Thus, it is appropriate that new housing
opportunities in Vernon remain very limited.
1.2 Focus
The key policy objective of the City is to remain almost
exclusively an industrial city, serving the needs of industry,
including local, national, and international consumers of goods
produced by manufacturers. To fulfill this objective, this
Element describes a limited range of land use categories,
establishes standards of use and intensity, and sets forth
policies relating to use of properties.
1.3 Flood Management
In 2007, the State adopted legislation that strengthened the
long-existing requirement that a General Plan address flood
management by specifically mandating that the Land Use
Element identify flood-prone areas mapped by either the
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the State
Department of Water Resources. Flood Insurance Rate Maps,
which are prepared by FEMA, identify potential flood zones.
Please refer to the Safety Element, which addresses this issue in
detail.
2.0 LAND USE PLAN
The Land Use Plan consists of the Land Use Policy Map and
text that describes the types and intensities of permitted uses.
The Land Use Plan, along with the Zoning Ordinance, provides
guidance and direction for all planning and land use decisions.
2.1 Land Use Terms and Concepts
In discussing how properties may be developed, this Element
uses the following planning terms and concepts.
Land Use Designations
“Designation” means a generalized category of land use type,
with associated standards of use and development.
Intensity
Intensity is used to describe the level of development existing
or permitted on a lot or parcel of land. Intensity applies to
industrial and commercial land uses. Intensity means the total
building square footage, percent of lot coverage, or floor-area
ratio established on a property.
The measure of intensity Vernon has adopted is the floor-area
ratio. Floor-area ratio, or FAR, describes the relationship
between the total square footage of development on a lot and
the area of that lot. In general, the FAR can be determined by
dividing the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot by the
land area of the lot. A precise definition is contained in the
Zoning Ordinance.
FAR and factors such as building square footage, building
height, and the percent of the lot devoted to parking, open
storage, and similar uses are all interrelated. For example, a
20,000 square-foot building on a 40,000 square-foot lot has a
FAR of 0.50:1. This 0.50:1 FAR can accommodate a single-story
building that covers half the lot or a two-story building with
reduced lot coverage. Figure LU-1 illustrates different FAR
calculations.
Figure LU-1: Floor Area Ratio
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Density
For residential uses, the term density describes the level of
development permitted. New residential uses, in addition to
existing homes, are permitted only at a few limited locations in
the City. Land use policy limits housing at these locations by
establishing a maximum allowable density. Density is
described in terms of the number of dwelling units allowed per
net acre (du/acre). Net acre is defined as the gross project or
lot area, less that portion of the site to be used or dedicated for
use as a public road and for flood control purposes.
Substantive Improvements
Several land use policies call for the City to take action, or for
new requirements to take effect, when land uses change or
when substantive improvements are made to a property. In
general, if a building with a nonconforming use is vacant for
more than two years, there is a voluntary major alteration or
repair (defined as an alteration or repair costing more than 50%
of the building’s fair market value), or an increase in square
footage, such change will require conformity with the
permitted uses and development standards of the Zoning
Ordinance. The requirements for bringing nonconforming uses
into conformity with the Zoning Ordinance are described in
detail in the Zoning Ordinance.
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2.2 Land Use Designations and Land Use Policy
Map
The Land Use Policy Map, Figure LU-2, identifies the planned
distribution of land use in Vernon. In recognition of Vernon’s
unique status as an exclusively industrial city, the General Plan
contains one land use category (Industrial), and five Overlay
Districts (Commercial, Rendering, Slaughtering, Housing, and
Emergency Shelter).
Industrial (I) – The industrial designation is purposefully
structured to allow for a broad range of uses that support the
City’s desire to maintain its status as a regional manufacturing
and industrial center. The Industrial land use designation
allows manufacturing, industrial uses, refrigerated and cold
storage warehouses, data centers, general warehousing,
industrial gas manufacturing, and any use or activity
undertaken by the City. Refineries, energy generating facilities,
hazardous waste facilities, trash to energy facilities, petroleum
related uses, and other complementary uses may be permitted
with special approval such as a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Certain ancillary uses may be permitted in accordance with
Zoning Ordinance requirements. The maximum permitted
FAR is 2:1.
Overlay Districts
All uses allowed in the Industrial category are permitted in the
Overlay Districts. Each Overlay District allows certain
specialized uses not permitted in other areas of the City. The
Zoning Ordinance may impose conditions on the permitted
uses and may identify appropriate development standards.
The Plan provides for five Overlay Districts:
Commercial
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Housing
Emergency Shelter
Commercial Overlay District – The Commercial Overlay
District, encompassing approximately 535 acres, is established
along Santa Fe Avenue, Pacific Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard,
and Slauson Avenue, and along portions of Soto Street – as
indicated on the Land Use Policy Map – to accommodate retail,
commercial, service, and restaurant uses that support the needs
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of the daily employee population. Such uses may be permitted
with a Conditional Use Permit.
Rendering Overlay District – A Rendering Overlay District,
encompassing 164 acres, exists in the area indicated on the
Land Use Policy Map. With a Conditional Use Permit, lots
over one acre may be used for rendering.
Slaughtering Overlay District – The Slaughtering Overlay
District, encompassing 83 acres, is designated in the area
indicated on the Land Use Policy Map. With a Conditional Use
Permit, lots over one acre may be used for slaughtering of
animals.
Housing Overlay District – The Housing Overlay District is
applicable only to sites that have been specifically identified by
the City and determined to be the best locations for housing,
given surrounding uses, proximity to services and amenities,
and distance from large-scale industrial operations. Residential
uses are permitted in this overlay with discretionary review,
such as via a Development Agreement, given the ubiquitous
nature of industrial businesses in Vernon. No more than 61
units shall be permitted within the Housing Overlay District
citywide.
Emergency Shelter Overlay District – The Emergency Shelter
Overlay District is applicable only to sites that have been
specifically identified by the City and determined to be
appropriate locations for emergency shelters. This Overlay is
established to comply with requirements of Government Code
Section 65583(a)(4).
2.3 Implications of Land Use Policy
Vernon is virtually built out, and at any point in time, few, if
any, vacant parcels are available for development. New
development only occurs as a result of land recycling, with
newer, more modern industrial buildings replacing older
facilities. Because many of the oldest buildings cover
properties from lot line to lot line (with little or no on-site
parking or loading spaces), new development frequently
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results in reduced lot coverage and thus reduced building
space, as the new use is required to provide parking and
loading per current zoning regulations. Thus, implementation
o f l a n d u s e p o l i c y o v e r t i m e is not anticipated to notably
increase the overall intensity of development in Vernon.
Rather, uses will shift among the various permitted industrial,
manufacturing, and limited commercial and retail uses. Also,
up to 61 additional residential units are anticipated to be
constructed within the Housing Overlay District.
Total building square footage and the number of employees in
Vernon has steadily declined since the early 1990s. The Land
Use Element anticipates a continuing decline in building
square footage and employees during the period of this
General Plan. Table LU-1 identifies the building square footage
and employment for the baseline year (2007) and the decline in
square footage and employment. This anticipated decline is
taken into account in developing land use policy set forth in
the Land Use Policy Map and the goals and policies contained
in this Element.
Table LU-1
Non-Residential Building Square Footage and Employment
Projections
The City of Vernon has, in the past, discouraged new housing
development due to potential conflicts with industry. The City
has revised this policy to permit very limited new residential
development in specifically designated areas, with the goal of
increasing the voting population and enhancing government
accountability. Land use policy will permit up to 61 new
housing units via the Housing Overlay District. The population
increase associated with this land use policy is estimated to be
216 additional Vernon residents, assuming the average Vernon
household size reported in the 2010 Census. This land use
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(B) Number of employees
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policy would triple the baseline 2010 resident population from
112 persons to an estimated 328 persons.
2.4 Relationship of Land Use Policy to the Zoning
Ordinance
The Zoning Ordinance is the primary implementation tool for
the Land Use Element. Both the Element and the Ordinance
describe the distribution and intensity limits for development.
Whereas the Land Use Element sets forth the broad policies for
future development, the Zoning Ordinance provides specific
detail, enforcement mechanisms, development standards, and
provides for deviations through Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
The Zoning Ordinance includes the following zoning districts
to implement land use policy:
Table LU-2
Relationship of Land Use Categories and Zoning Districts
Land Use Designation Corresponding Zoning District
Industrial General Industrial (I)
Commercial Overlay Commercial - 1 (C-1)
Commercial - 2 (C-2)
Slaughtering Overly Slaughtering Overlay (S)
Rendering Overlay Rendering Overlay (R)
Housing Overlay Housing Overlay (H)
Emergency Shelter Overlay Emergency Shelter Overlay (ES)
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3.0 GOALS AND POLICIES
Land use goals and policies related to land use and its
distribution and intensity reflect the industrial nature of
Vernon. Vernon incorporated in 1905 for the stated purpose of
being an exclusively industrial city. This founding purpose has
remained largely unchanged over the last century, with the
focus of City land use policy on providing suitable sites for
industry and providing the infrastructure and services
required to serve industrial activities.
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GOAL LU-1
Promote and maintain manufacturing and other industrial
uses as the primary land use within the City.
POLICY LU-1.1: Designate all properties in Vernon
for manufacturing and industrial use, and permit
other uses only with a Conditional Use Permit or
other discretionary review process. Permit certain
uses only in specified Overlay Districts with a
Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary
review process.
POLICY LU-1.2: Accommodate, at limited and
specific areas of the City, those commercial, service,
and retail uses that complement but do not detract
from the purposely established industrial character
of the City. Limit such uses to the Commercial
Overlay District, and permit only with a
Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary
review process.
POLICY LU-1.3: Permit limited ancillary uses on
industrial sites, such as limited office use and
showrooms, as necessary to support basic industrial
activities.
POLICY LU-1.4: Permit only housing and
emergency shelters as may be required by State law
and as necessary to foster the City’s good
governance practices. Ensure adequate review of
housing development proposals to minimize
potential industrial/housing conflicts.
POLICY LU-1.5: Permit truck and freight terminals
on a limited basis to minimize the impacts
associated with heavy trucking activity. Designate
such permitted areas using an overlay zoning
district or similar mechanism.
POLICY LU-1.5: Continue to maintain up-to-date
information regarding flooding hazards consistent
with the Safety Element.
GOAL LU-2
Phase out aging industrial building and sites through
modernization and replacement.
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POLICY LU-2.1: Require private upgrading of off-
street parking and loading facilities to comply with
the City Zoning Ordinance at the time that any
nonconforming building or use is required to be
brought into conformity with the Zoning
Ordinance.
POLICY LU-2.2: Support cooperative solutions to
provide required off-street parking, such as
agreements among neighboring businesses and
public/private ventures.
POLICY LU-2.3: Continue to enforce all applicable
building and health and safety codes.
POLICY LU-2.4: Provide incentives to property
owners to revitalize industrial structures or
recycle/demolish obsolete or vacant structures.
POLICY LU-2.5: Assist in the reuse of properties
from one industrial use to another.
POLICY LU-2.6: Accommodate the expansion of
Soto Street north of 37th Street/Bandini Boulevard
pursuant to Circulation and Infrastructure Element
policy by requiring properties with frontage along
this corridor to dedicate land to the public right-of-
way sufficient to accommodate the roadway
widening in the event that such properties
redevelop or undergo substantial improvements.
POLICY LU-2.7: Consider and facilitate proposals
for more intensive employment-generating, non-
residential development near transit stops.
GOAL LU-3
Maintain Vernon as a highly desirable location for industry,
and continue to attract the types of industry the City is well
positioned to serve.
POLICY LU-3.1: Review City codes and
development requirements on a regular basis to
ensure that development costs and standards are
competitive with other industrial cities.
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POLICY LU-3.2: Foster a City government and
governmental structure that is responsive to the
needs of industry located in a metropolitan area.
POLICY LU-3.3: Maintain power plants as key land
use in the community, and allow for the expansion
and/or development of new facilities to provide a
reliable, cost-effective source of energy to industrial
users.
POLICY LU-3.4: Invest in activities and programs
that advertise and promote Vernon as a quality and
desirable location for industry.
POLICY LU-3.5: Use development proposals as
opportunities to encourage modernization and
broaden property improvements goals.
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CIRCULATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
1.0 PURPOSE AND FOCUS
1.1 Purpose
The Circulation and Infrastructure Element addresses the
movement of goods and people along roadways and
railways in the City, as well as the distribution of water,
wastewater, stormwater, energy, and information through
various conduits.
Vernon’s industrial nature involves both manufacturing
and logistics. Vernon originally was oriented around rail
transport, but over the years goods movement has relied
increasingly on trucks, thus heightening the importance of
a local street system capable of safely and efficiently
handling multi-axle truck traffic.
In addition to good access to transportation, industrial
businesses demand reliable, high-volume utilities to
properly conduct their operations. Intense land uses
require large amounts of electricity and water, and also
generate large amounts of sewage. Today’s globalized
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economy demands fast, high-capacity telephone and other
communications systems. To remain competitive as a
location for industry, Vernon must be able to deliver or
otherwise provide high-quality utility services at
competitive prices.
1.2 Focus
California planning law requires the inclusion of a
Circulation Element addressing both transportation and
non-transportation infrastructure. While all elements of
the General Plan must be consistent with each other, the
Circulation Element must, by State law, correlate directly
to the Land Use Element.
2.0 CIRCULATION PLAN
2.1 Regional Circulation
Streets and Freeways
Vernon lies two miles southeast of the industrial areas of
downtown Los Angeles, and both the local roadway and
freeway systems directly connect the industrial businesses
in Vernon with industrial development in adjacent
communities. Key connections include:
Downtown Los Angeles, via Alameda Street and
Santa Fe Avenue;
The Boyle Heights district of the City of Los
Angeles, via Soto Street, Washington Boulevard,
and Downey Road;
The City of Commerce, via Washington Boulevard,
Interstate 710, and Atlantic Boulevard;
The City of Bell, via Bandini Boulevard and
Interstate 710;
The City of Maywood, via Atlantic Boulevard;
The City of Huntington Park, via Slauson Avenue,
Soto Street, Pacific Boulevard, Santa Fe Avenue,
and Alameda Street;
Portions of the City of Los Angeles south of
downtown, connected by many streets across the
shared boundary of Alameda Street, including
Vernon Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue.
Of particular note is the Long Beach Freeway, Interstate
710.
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Interstate 710 provides an important direct connection to
the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Although less
than half a mile of this freeway traverses Vernon, that
portion contains the very busy Atlantic
Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard interchange. This
frequently congested interchange carries a substantial
amount of truck traffic from Vernon, particularly from the
adjacent Hobart Rail Yard. In August of 2004, the
Gateway Cities Council of Governments made preliminary
recommendations to improve the Atlantic/Bandini
interchange, as well as to build truck ramps directly from
the rail yards to the freeway. Engineering plans and
studies for this interchange will continue in concert with
broader plans for improvements to I-710, with
improvements to the interchange expected be
accomplished prior to 2030. The timing will depend upon
State approvals and funding. Once implemented, the
interchange improvements are expected to relieve a major
traffic bottleneck and improve safety by separating autos
from heavy truck traffic.
The City has undertaken a project to partially relieve
congestion at the Atlantic/Bandini interchange. The
extension of 26th Street to Bandini Boulevard will provide
a means for through traffic to bypass the Atlantic/Bandini
interchange.
Railroads
In the early years of the twentieth century, rail transport
dominated the distribution of materials and manufactured
goods, so an extensive rail network was built in Vernon
with main lines, switching yards, and many spur lines to
serve industrial properties. Over the years, trucks have
come to play a more important role in freight transport,
especially for access to individual businesses. Some spur
rail lines have been abandoned, but rail traffic still plays a
major role in the transport of materials and goods.
Several rail lines cross Vernon, the most important of
which is the Alameda Corridor. The Alameda Corridor,
opened in 2002, serves as the primary connection between
the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the rail yards
of Vernon, Commerce, and downtown Los Angeles. The
Alameda Corridor places ten miles of track inside the 30-
foot-deep Mid-Corridor Trench between the northern
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boundary of Vernon at 25th Street south to the State Route
91 freeway. This has eliminated many dangerous and
time-consuming conflicts between surface street traffic and
at-grade rail crossings, both in Vernon and elsewhere
along the line. While the Alameda Corridor takes much of
the container shipping traffic that would otherwise use
trucks or the older Union Pacific (UP) or Burlington
Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) lines, the older lines do still
receive some use.
Many at-grade rail crossings remain in the City. These
should gradually decrease as the City encourages rail lines
to merge facilities, to abandon spur lines, and to
participate in separating streets from remaining railways.
The Hobart Yard, located in the northeastern portion of
Vernon, links the Alameda Corridor and BNSF lines with
the wider transcontinental rail system, serving to assemble
longer trains and transfer shipping containers between
trucks and trains. Vernon is also home to the smaller
Malabar Yard (east of Santa Fe Avenue between Fruitland
Avenue and Vernon Avenue), the Los Angeles Junction
Yard (between Exchange Boulevard and the Los Angeles
River), and a portion of the UP East Yard. Other important
rail yards are located nearby but outside of the Vernon city
limits.
2.2 Vernon’s Street System
Streets in Vernon generally form a grid pattern, although
not a regularly spaced grid. Many of the City’s streets do
not extend more than two or three blocks, with many T-
intersections. To accommodate large industrial lots, most
streets in Vernon are spaced farther apart than is typical in
urban residential or commercial areas; most blocks in the
City are between 600 and 2,000 feet long.
2.2.1 Street Classification
Vernon’s street system is differentiated by roadway size,
function, and capacity. The four basic types of roadways
in Vernon are described below. Figure CI-1 presents
schematic cross-sections for each type of roadway that
represent desirable standards. Deviations from these
standards may occur in cases where physical constraints
and/or right-of-way limitations are present. Provision of
sidewalks and off-street parking may also affect the
specific design of roadways. In addition, the median
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width of arterials and collectors will vary according to the
area being served, right-of-way constraints, and turn lane
requirements.
The assignment of these classifications to streets in the City
is shown on the Circulation Plan, Figure CI-2.
Freeway
Freeways are controlled-access, high-speed throughways
included in the State and federal highway systems.
Freeways carry regional through traffic, that is, traffic
passing through Vernon without stopping in the City. The
Atlantic Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard interchange of the
I-710, the Long Beach Freeway, is in Vernon. Access to the
regional highway system for Vernon businesses and
visitors is provided at the interchange between I-710,
Atlantic Boulevard, and Bandini Boulevard. The design,
construction, and maintenance of freeways are under the
jurisdiction of the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans).
Arterial
Arterial streets, together with freeways, form a network
carrying long-distance, high-speed traffic. Arterial streets
transport large volumes of traffic from one part of the City
to another and connect to the regional street system. The
arterial streets also move traffic between cities in locations
where a freeway does not link the two. Of the roadways
designed, constructed, and maintained by the City,
arterials are designed to have the highest traffic carrying
capacity, the highest speeds, and limited interference with
traffic flow by driveways. Limitations on truck access to
and from abutting properties are most important on
arterial streets to prevent obstructions and delays.
Arterial streets aligned generally north-south in Vernon
are, from west to east:
Alameda Street
Santa Fe Avenue
Pacific Avenue (this curves broadly from north-
south to east-west before continuing as Vernon
Avenue)
Soto Street
Downey Road
Atlantic Boulevard
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Figure CI-1: Street Cross Sections
64 FT
Collector Streets
Local Streets
Arterial
64 to 104 FT
80 to 120 FT
NOTES
1. Total right-of-way width will vary depending upon parkway requirements and existing conditions.
2. Curb and gutter, pavement thickness, and striping shall be as specified by the City Enginee r.
3. American DisabilityAct (ADA) requirements must be met for all pedestrian access.
4. Parking on major roadways will depend on land width and available right-of-wa y.
80 FT Minimum
42 to 49 FT
60 to 65 FT
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Arterial streets aligned generally east-west in Vernon are,
from north to south:
Washington Boulevard
Bandini Boulevard (this continues as 37th Street
west of Soto Street)
District Boulevard between Downey Road and
Atlantic Boulevard (this continues as Leonis
Boulevard west of Downey Road)
Slauson Avenue
East Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard
Collector
Collector streets are intended to serve as intermediate
routes, handling traffic between arterial streets and local
streets. Collectors are designed primarily to move traffic,
but also to provide access to abutting properties.
Collectors differ from arterials in that collectors distribute
trips from the arterials to ultimate destinations.
Conversely, collectors also collect traffic from local streets
and channel it onto the arterials. Ideally, collector streets
should form a network, but with no one collector
extending so far that it functions as an arterial street.
Collector streets in Vernon aligned generally north-south
include:
Boyle Avenue
Collector streets aligned generally east-west in Vernon are,
from north to south:
25th Street/26th Street
38th Street/37th Street (these two streets flow into
each other, and continue as Bandini Boulevard east
of Soto Street)
Vernon Avenue (this street is discontinuous and
offset at Santa Fe Avenue)
Leonis Boulevard (this street continues as District
Boulevard east of Downey Road)
District Boulevard east of Atlantic Boulevard
Fruitland Avenue
Local
Local streets provide direct access to individual parcels.
The local street is not designed for through traffic. Rather,
local streets should move traffic toward the nearest
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collector street. Therefore, speeds on local streets are
relatively low, and on-street parking is usually permitted.
Local streets are two-lane roadways without medians.
When traffic congestion is detected through closed circuit
detection cameras and/or via electronic traffic loops, the
current signal patterns are adjusted to relieve or reduce the
congestion.
2.2.2 Measuring roadway performance
Evaluating the ability of the circulation system to serve
Vernon’s businesses and other users requires establishing
suitable performance criteria. Within the Circulation and
Infrastructure Element, two measures are used to describe
traffic flow on Vernon’s roadways and freeway access
points: Volume to Capacity Ratios (V/C) and Intersection
Capacity Utilization (ICU). These measures are used to
establish Level of Service (LOS) categories describing the
performance of roadways and access points throughout
the City. Each of these measures is described briefly
below.
Volume to Capacity Ratio (V/C)
This measure, consisting of a ratio between volume and
theoretical capacity, is used to measure the performance of
roadway facilities. Volume is established either by a traffic
count (in the case of current volumes) or by a forecast for a
future point in time. Capacity refers to the vehicle
carrying ability of a roadway at free flow speed, and is a
critical component of roadway design. For example, a
roadway that carries 16,000 vehicles per day, with the
capacity to accommodate 20,000 vehicles per day at free
flow speed, has a V/C of 0.80.
Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU)
This measure is applied using peak hour volumes and
considers the geometric configuration of intersections
when measuring capacity. Intersection Capacity
Utilization sums the V/C ratios for the critical movements
of an intersection, and thus accounts for the overall
performance of intersections, which are the most critical
limitations within the City roadway system.
Level of Service (LOS)
Level of Service (LOS) describes the efficiency and quality
of traffic operations. Six categories of LOS – the letter
designations A to F – are used to identify traffic conditions,
with LOS A representing excellent conditions and LOS F
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representing extreme congestion. The LOS designations
are based upon V/C ratios calculated for freeway access
ramps and roadway segments, as well as ICU values
calculated for intersections. Table CI-1 shows V/C and
ICU ranges and the corresponding LOS, with a description
of corresponding traffic conditions. The City of Vernon
uses LOS D as its minimum standard for traffic operations.
Table CI-1
Level of Service Descriptions
Level
of
Service
Description of Traffic Conditions V/C or
ICU
A
Very short delays at intersections and free flow
operation. Vehicles are completely unimpeded
and can maneuver freely within traffic.
0.00 –
0.60
B
Short delays of 10 to 20 seconds at intersections.
Vehicles are completely unimpeded and can
maneuver through traffic.
0.61 -
0.70
C
Stable flow, with delays of 20 to 35 seconds at
intersections. Some waiting vehicles may fail to
go through the intersection before the green light
turns red. Ability to maneuver and change lanes
at mid-block is somewhat restricted.
0.71 –
0.80
D
Congestion becomes more noticeable, with delays
of 35 to 55 seconds at intersections. Many
vehicles are required to stop at signals, and travel
speeds along these roadways become slower.
0.81 –
0.90
E
Unstable traffic flow, with delays of 55 to 80
seconds at intersections. Most vehicles are
required to wait at least one traffic signal cycle.
0.91 –
1.00
F
Traffic volumes exceed capacity, resulting in
jammed intersections. This can result in delays
greater than 80 seconds, and/or two-cycle signal
waits.
Above
1.00
Source: Highway Capacity Manual 2000, Transportation Research Board, National
Research Council
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2.2.3 Circulation System Improvements Needed to
Meet Level of Service Goals
The City is investigating the following programs with the
intent of improving the overall traffic flows throughout
Vernon during morning and evening peak hours. These
programs include physical improvements, such as
widening streets, as well as advanced technological
strategies, such as monitoring traffic flows using video and
computer systems.
Transportation System Management
Although widening some roads in Vernon may help in
reducing traffic congestion, Vernon must pursue
alternative cost effective and efficient methods in
improving traffic flows. Due to narrow streets and limited
right-of-ways, Vernon’s traffic congestion can no longer be
resolved by capacity enhancements such as lane re-striping
or roadway widening. An alternative strategy is
implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems
(ITS), which allows a city to control traffic signals by using
advanced computer technologies, monitor traffic using
video monitoring, and provide traveler information to
motorists. The City intends to work toward implementing
ITS systems at strategic locations to improve traffic flows.
The City recommends implementing an ITS program, the
Los Angeles County automated traffic surveillance and
control (ATSAC) system, in an effort to improve traffic
flow and increase capacity throughout the City. Traffic
signal surveillance and control is a developing method of
measuring the efficiency of traffic signal systems. This
approach consists of installation of surveillance cameras
and traffic volume counters to monitor traffic flow.
Implementation of a citywide ATSAC system will improve
many of the deficient intersections to an acceptable level of
service. In addition to the ATSAC system, the following
physical improvements will also help alleviate traffic
congestion in the City.
26th Street Extension
The City is planning to improve east to west access, near
the I-710 Freeway and Atlantic Boulevard, by extending
26th Street easterly across Atlantic Boulevard and
connecting with Bandini Boulevard. This improvement
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will help improve intersection conditions at Atlantic
Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard/I-710 Freeway interchange.
Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Widening
The City of Vernon is planning to widen the Atlantic
Boulevard Bridge over the Los Angeles River. The project
plans to widen bridge to six lanes.
Soto Street Widening
Soto Street is a key north-south arterial that brings traffic
from Interstate 10 to and through Vernon. Of the north-
south arterials in the City, Soto Street has the best ability to
handle higher volumes, and particularly through volumes.
In 2002, the City of Vernon conducted the Soto Street
Corridor Study to identify the best way to improve traffic
flow along Soto Street and also relieve peak-hour
congestions on parallel arterials. The preferred alternative
involves widening Soto Street from four lanes to six lanes,
three in each direction. This configuration requires
widening the public right-of-way between 37th
Street/Bandini Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard.
Widening the public right-of-way will require each
property owner with frontage along this section of Soto
Street to dedicate between eight and 14 feet of property,
depending on location, to public use. The City will require
this dedication when a property undergoes a complete
redevelopment or substantial improvement. The City may
also proactively acquire some rights-of-way to achieve the
planned configuration.
When fully implemented, this plan will allow traffic to
move more freely on Soto Street, improving the Level of
Service. It will also have a secondary traffic-moderating
effect on nearby streets.
I-710 Freeway Improvements
In a regional effort to improve truck movement from the
ports to inland areas and overall increase the capacity of
the I-710 Freeway, Caltrans has embarked on a major
improvement program for the I-710 Freeway. The
following improvements have been identified for the I-710
Freeway, between Slauson Avenue and Washington
Boulevard, which will significantly contribute to traffic
improvements in Vernon:
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The addition of two dedicated truck lanes with
direct access to Hobart Rail Yard;
Added general purpose lanes on the Freeway;
Modication of Atlantic and Bandini Boulevards
interchange;
Addition of Slauson Avenue interchange;
Closure of Washington Boulevard Interchange; and
Extension of District Boulevard and creation of new
intersection at Slauson Avenue.
2.3 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
Vernon’s streets support a significant load of heavy truck
traffic. Since the street system was developed early in the
twentieth century, streets are typically narrower than
industrial street standards, and the streets were not
designed to handle today’s truck sizes and volume of
traffic. Large multi-axle vehicles encounter difficulties
maneuvering on the streets, and congestion and traffic
back-ups frequently occur as trucks enter and leave
properties. Many properties have small driveways and
inadequate loading bays, and trucks making these difficult
maneuvers to access properties can block traffic and cause
delays. Further contributing to on-street congestion is
significant on-street parking. Many businesses do not
provide adequate off-street parking for employees, largely
because the properties were developed before parking of
any maginitude was required. As properties transition to
other uses, creating sufficient off-street parking to meet
current zoning standards is extremely difficult.
The City has considered many approaches to addressing
the problems associated with inadequate off-street parking
and loading facilities, including establishing criteria (such
as vacancy in the building for over a year, major alteration
or repair, or increase in square footage of a building) that
would require the owner of a non-conforming property to
bring parking and loading facilities into compliance with
the City’s zoning standards. However, the widespread
nature of the non-conformities makes this a difficult and
costly proposition. Thus, the City will look to implement
over time a variety of techniques to minimize congestion
resulting from on-street parking and undersized or poorly
configured loading facilities, which may include:
Restricting truck movements at key intersections
and along key road segments;
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Allowing for development of shared parking
facilities;
Establishing parking restrictions along key travel
corridors; and
Requiring that parking and loading comply with
current zoning code requirements whenever
substantial property modifications are proposed,
the property has been vacant for over a year, or
there is a proposed increase in floor area.
2.4 Other Transportation Modes
Vernon is served by buses operated by the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro). As an
important center of employment, several Metro bus lines
serve Vernon, providing an important alternative to
personal automobiles as a means of commuting to and
from work.
Buses are particularly important for Vernon for several
reasons. First, they provide transportation for workers
who may be low income and cannot readily afford an
automobile or gasoline. Second, by reducing the number of
cars on the road, they reduce traffic and conflicts between
cars and heavy trucks. Third, bus service reduces the
strain on employers to provide parking for their workers.
Located west of the City of Vernon, the Metro’s Blue Line
light rail system also provides an important regional link
for Vernon commuters. The Blue Line has a station at
Vernon Avenue, approximately one-quarter mile west of
the City boundary. From this station or adjacent stations
at Washington Boulevard or Slauson Avenue, workers
may walk to their workplaces or connect to one of several
bus lines.
While bicycles represent an additional mode of travel,
biking is not encouraged on Vernon’s streets due to the
heavy truck traffic and narrow configuration of many
streets, which would present dangers to cyclists. The City
of Vernon will cooperate with the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority and other local agencies in their
efforts to complete a bicycle path along the levee of the Los
Angeles River connecting downtown Los Angeles with the
waterfront in Long Beach.
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3.0 MEETING INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS
3.1 Water and Wastewater
Three water agencies supply water to the businesses,
residents, and utilities in Vernon (see Figure CI-3). The
majority of the City’s water is supplied by the City of
Vernon’s Water Department. The area north of the Los
Angeles River and east of a line just west of Indiana Street
is supplied by the California Water Service Company (Cal
Water), East Los Angeles District. The small portion of
Vernon south of the Los Angeles River and east of Atlantic
Boulevard is serviced by Maywood Mutual Water
Company Number 3.
The City of Vernon water system has received a Class I
rating, the highest possible, by the Insurance Service
Organization. The City’s water distribution system
consists of 250,000 linear feet of pipe, nine wells, seven
ground-level reservoirs, one elevated tank, and a below-
ground reservoir. The total storage capacity is 16 million
gallons. In addition, Vernon has a direct interconnection to
the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). The MWD
connection provides both a supplemental water source and
an emergency supply in the event of a major power
outage. The average pressure in the distribution systems is
about 75 pounds per square inch (psi).
Details of the sources and levels of water consumption
used by the City of Vernon Water Department are
provided in the Resources Element.
The City owns its own sewerge collection system which
discharges into the system managed by the Los Angeles
County Sanitation Districts (LACSD). The majority of
Vernon is within District 23, but also contains territory in
Districts 1 and 2.
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These Districts, along with more than a dozen others, are
signatories to a Joint Outfall Agreement. This agreement
provides for the operation and maintenance of an
interconnected Joint Operating System of wastewater
collection, treatment, reuse, and disposal facilities across a
large portion of the urban region. The Joint Operating
System includes the following treatment plants:
Joint Water Pollution Control Plant, Carson;
Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant (WRP),
near South El Monte;
Los Coyotes WRP, Cerritos;
San Jose Creek WRP, near Industry;
Long Beach WRP, Long Beach; and
Pomona WRP, Pomona.
All of the sewerage generated in Vernon is treated by the
Joint Water Pollution Control agency.
3.2 Storm Drainage
Stormwater runoff in Vernon is conveyed through local
and and Los Angeles County Flood Control District storm
drainage systems. Discharges are regulated under an
existing NPDES permit for municipal stormwater (NPDES
Permit CAS004001, Order No. 01-182, and in particular,
Subsection 8.14.6.3-Industrial Stormwater). This permit
was not written specifically for Vernon; it covers most of
Los Angeles County and includes Vernon as a co-
permittee. The permit establishes a framework of
requirements for monitoring discharges and water quality,
performing best management practices, and submitting
reports to the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los
Angeles Region.
To address growing concerns with stormwater runoff
contamination in urban areas, the Los Angeles Regional
Water Quality Control Board (LARWCB) looks for co-
permittees to capture and treat runoff on individual
parcels at the time properties are redeveloped. The
LARWCB policy is to seek to infiltrate as much of the
stormwater as practical. In Vernon, this approach is
difficult,primarily due to the industrial nature of the City
and the potential for ground water contamination and the
need to utilize available surface area to meet parking and
loading requirements. The City supports a more
comprehensive approach and will continue to explore
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options to meet NPDES requirements creatively and in
ways that can help achieve other City goals as well.
3.3 Electrical Generation and Distribution
The City of Vernon operates its own Light and Power
Department, supplying customers throughout the City
with reliable and comparatively low-cost electrical power.
The City generates electrical power and also purchases
power from third-party suppliers through its connection
with the Southern California Edison bulk power system
and the Cal-ISO grid at the Laguna Bell Substation.
For many years, the City’s power-generating facility has
supplied local customers with local power, supplemented
as needed through connections to the grid. More recently,
the Malburg Generating Station, which is a combined cycle
plant with two natural-gas-fired combustion turbines and
one steam turbine, has been providing additional power.
However, in an effort to be able to supply nearly all of the
local electrical demand, the City intends to construct a new
natural gas-fired power plant at 3200 Fruitland Avenue.
When constructed, the Vernon Power Plant is expected to
have a capacity of 914 megawatts of electric power using
three natural-gas-fired combustion turbines and one steam
turbine.
Vernon anticipates that when this facility is operational,
Vernon will not need to import electricity from outside
sources, and will even be able to contribute to the regional
electricity reserves through a line connecting the plant to
Southern California Edison’s Laguna Bell substation in
Commerce.
3.4 Communications and Information
Technology
To attract new businesses and to accommodate businesses’
ever-changing telecommunications needs, Vernon has
established a network of fiber-optic cables in the City. This
enables businesses to receive exceptionally clear telephone
and internet service, giving Vernon an advantage when
competing for business. The City will continue to be
proactive in developing telecommunications systems
beneficial to businesses, including the development of data
centers in the City.
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3.5 Gas System
As a means of attracting and retaining industrial users, the
City has developed a system for transporting and
providing natural gas to businesses within the City at
competitive prices. The City is currently providing
natural gas to the Malburg Generating Plant and other
businesses. A fully developed distribution system exists
and connection is available to all businesses.
4.0 GOALS AND POLICIES
To support the needs of existing businesses in Vernon and
to attract new enterprises consistent with the City’s vision
to remain an industrial city, Vernon will continue to
improve its infrastructure – from the street system to
energy facilities to communications systems.
GOAL CI-1
Provide a balanced transportation system for the safe and
efficient movement of people, goods, and emergency
services throughout the City.
POLICY CI-1.1: Continue to improve the street
system to meet the minimum standards
contained in this Element.
POLICY CI-1.2: Continue to coordinate with
the rail companies to provide for efficient rail
service that minimizes impacts on the local
street system.
POLICY CI-1.3: Limit rail yards to areas
agreed on and consolidate rail spurs where
feasible.
POLICY CI-1.4: Evaluate implementing
measures that reduce the maneuvering of
trucks on streets with substantial traffic during
periods of high traffic volumes.
POLICY CI-1.5: Continue to pursue grade
separation for railroad crossings on designated
streets.
POLICY CI-1.6: Encourage the continued
improvement of services provided by the Los
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Angeles County Metropolitan Transit
Authority to Vernon and adjacent cities to
provide good access from home to job and job
to home for persons employed in Vernon.
POLICY CI-1.7: Encourage the use of ride
sharing and public transit for persons
employed in the City to reduce traffic
congestion and the need for off-street parking
in the City.
POLICY CI-1.8: C o n t i n u e t o w o r k w i t h
Caltrans and neighboring jurisdictions to
improve the Atlantic/Bandini/I-710
intersection and to make improvements to the
I-710 Freeway, including direct truck ramps to
the rail yards and exploring the potential for
adding an interchange at Slauson Avenue to
improve access to the City.
POLICY CI-1.9: Gradually eliminate
unnecessary rail spur lines, and permit the
combination of properties across spur lines.
POLICY CI-1.10: Widen Soto Street consistent
with the cross section shown in Figure CI-1.
POLICY CI-1.11: Consider installing and
maintaining an ATSAC system to improve
traffic flow.
POLICY CI-1.12: Cooperate with the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority and
other local agencies in their efforts to complete
a bicycle path along the levee of the Los
Angeles River connecting to adjacent
jurisdictions.
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GOAL CI-2:
Work toward the provision of adequate off-street
parking and loading facilities for each business.
POLICY CI-2.1: Implement methods to
encourage provision of new off-street parking
and loading facilities.
POLICY CI-2.2: Encourage cooperative
efforts among businesses to resolve off-street
parking problems and meet zoning code
requirements.
POLICY CI-2.3: Explore the potential of
creating public parking lots for employee
parking using parking assessment districts or
redevelopment powers.
POLICY CI-2.4: Require an existing business
or property to comply with zoning code
requirements for off-street parking and loading
at such time as any nonconforming building or
use is required to be brought into conformity
with the Zoning Code.
GOAL CI-3
Maintain the water supply system to meet both normal
demand and emergency needs.
POLICY CI-3.1: Periodically evaluate the
entire water supply and distribution systems to
determine their continued adequacy and to
attempt to eliminate deficiencies or enhance
service.
POLICY CI-3.2: Require all new
developments and expansions of existing
facilities bear the cost of providing adequate
water service to meet the increased demand
which they generate.
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POLICY CI-3.3: Implement the programs and
policies contain in the City’s Urban Water
Management Plan, including particularly those
related to reliability planning and conservation
and reuse.
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POLICY CI-3.4: Use reclaimed water for
cooling and other functions at the Malburg
Generating Station and the future Vernon Power
Plant to the greatest extent feasible.
GOAL CI-4
Maintain the sewer system to assure the health and
safety of all residents and businesses.
POLICY CI-4.1: Periodically evaluate the
sewage disposal system to determine its
adequacy to meet changes in demand and
changes in types of waste.
POLICY CI-4.2: Ensure that all new
developments bear the cost of expanding the
sewage disposal system to handle any increase
in load that they generate.
POLICY CI-4.3: Investigate and implement
means of financing maintenance and
improvements to the sewer system.
GOAL CI-5
Maintain the storm drainage system to assure the
protection of lives and property of in Vernon.
POLICY CI-5.1: Periodically evaluate the size
and condition of the storm drainage system to
determine its ability to handle expected storm
runoff.
POLICY CI-5.2: Evaluate the impact of all
new developments and expansion of existing
facilities on storm runoff, and require that the
cost of upgrading existing drainage facilities to
handle the additional runoff is paid for by the
development which generates the need to
improve a facility.
POLICY CI-5.3: Monitor the use and storage
of hazardous materials to prevent accidental
discharge into the storm drainage system.
POLICY CI-5.4: Allow new development
projects to creatively implement NPDES
standards and requirements.
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GOAL CI-6
Improve the City’s capability to generate and supply
electric power to achieve energy self-sufficiency.
POLICY CI-6.1: Expand, operate, and
maintain an electrical utility system in an effort
to provide an adequate level of service to
businesses and other uses in the City.
POLICY CI-6.2: Improve the electrical utility
system in an effort to allow the City to meet any
changes in demand over time.
POLICY CI-6.3: Cooperate and/or participate
with other agencies or parties in the expansion
or development of power generation.
POLICY CI-6.4: Evaluate the impact of all
new development on the electrical energy
system, and require that the cost of upgrading
existing facilities is paid by the development,
which necessitates the upgrade.
POLICY CI-6.5: Expand the City’s capability
to generate and provide natural gas to enhance
the power/energy supply system.
GOAL CI-7
Provide the highest quality communications and
information technology services throughout the City.
POLICY CI-7.1: Work with communication
and technology service providers to provide for
state-of-the-art internet, phone, and wireless
communications equipment and services.
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VERNON GENERAL PLAN
Adopted February 2013
2014-2021
HOUSING ELEMENT
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HOUSING ELEMENT
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Vernon is located near the geographic center of Los Angeles
County. The City is bounded on the north and west by Los
Angeles, on the east by Commerce and Bell, and on the south
by Huntington Park and Maywood. Vernon is three miles
southeast of downtown Los Angeles (Figure H-1) and 15 miles
north of major harbor and port facilities in San Pedro and Long
Beach.
The City’s fully industrial nature generally creates conflicts
with housing due to safety and environmental concerns. The
Southern California Council of Governments (SCAG)
historically has assigned Vernon very low housing production
goals – and in the case of this cycle, a Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) of two units - in recognition of Vernon’s
unique status as city devoted almost exclusively to industrial
uses.
Past City policy has precluded the development of any new
residential units due to potential conflicts with industry.
However, efforts by the City to create and implement a number
of reforms and initiatives to enhance the accountability and
transparency of its government and better provide for the
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welfare of its residents and businesses have led to a policy
change regarding housing. Specifically, the City of Vernon has
established a policy to increase the City’s population to
enhance government accountability through the construction
of approximately 30 to 50 new non-City owned housing units,
including units specifically designated for low- and very low-
income households.
Also, the City of Vernon is committed to maintaining the
existing, long-established housing stock of 31 units.
Figure H-1: Regional Location
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1.1 State Requirement
The California Government Code is very specific concerning
the preparation and content of a housing element. It is the only
element which must be reviewed by the State for completeness
and compliance with the law before it is adopted. The element
examines existing conditions and, through analysis, identifies
housing needs and presents programs to meet those needs. The
legislature has deemed that the Housing Element is the
appropriate mechanism to implement State-wide goals
regarding the provision of decent and suitable housing for all
persons. The Government Code also makes it clear that the
provision of affordable housing is the responsibility of all local
governments and that they, using vested powers, should make
a conscious effort to see that there are housing opportunities
for all income groups (Section 65580). The intent of the State
housing element requirements is based on the following
concerns (Section 65581):
1. Local governments should recognize their
responsibilities in contributing to the attainment of the
State’s housing goals;
2. Cities and counties should prepare and implement
housing elements coordinated with State and federal
efforts to achieve the State’s housing goals;
3. Each local jurisdiction should participate in
determining the necessary efforts required to attain the
State’s housing goals; and
4. Each local government must cooperate with other local
governments to address regional housing needs.
This Housing Element was prepared in compliance with State
requirements, and covers the 2014-2021 planning period for
jurisdictions in the SCAG region.
Many of the housing goals and programs which are desirable
in non-industrial jurisdictions are not feasible in Vernon. The
noise, dust, vibration, chemical wastes, and odors from
Vernon’s local industries (many of which operate around the
clock) serve as a deterrent to housing development in almost
all locations within the City. Moreover, housing generally
should not be encouraged in close proximity to heavy industry
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for health and safety reasons. The Government Code makes it
clear that the local government has the responsibility to
consider such environmental factors in the Housing Element
(Section 65580[e]). Therefore, while each requirement of State
housing element law is referenced, this Housing Element
reflects the unique realities within the City of Vernon. Potential
sites for new housing have been analyzed in detail, including
the conduct of a health risk assessment to identify the most
preferable sites.
1.2 Relation to Other General Plan Elements
The Vernon General Plan is comprised of the following six
elements:
Land Use;
Circulation and Infrastructure;
Housing;
Safety;
Resources; and
Noise.
The Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan
elements and is entirely consistent with the policies and
proposals set forth by the Plan. The General Plan was
comprehensively updated in 2007. As portions of the General
Plan are amended in the future, the Plan (including the
Housing Element) will be reviewed to ensure that internal
consistency is maintained.
1.3 Sources of Information
The City of Vernon consists of two Census Tracts in the 2010
Census, including all of 5324.00 and a small portion of 5323.04.
The 2010 Census incorrectly indicates that a portion of Census
Tract 5323.02 is located in the City of Vernon; however, any
actual overlap of the City boundary and Census Tract 5323.02
is a mapping error and does not represent any substantial area.
The 2010 Census indicates that there are 29 housing units in
Vernon, of which 28 were occupied as of 2010. However, both
the 1990 and the 2000 Censuses has incorrectly documented the
City’s unit count figures. The State Department of Finance
(DOF) provides more up-to-date housing information based on
the Census data. For the 2012 DOF housing estimates, the
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housing count has been adjusted to accurately reflect Vernon’s
housing count known number of units: 31.. The Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG) also prepares
growth forecasts for the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)
and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) for
cities within the SCAG region. SCAG’s 2012 adopted growth
forecasts identify Vernon as having 30 households in 2008, with
a projection for 30 units in 2035.
The City has verified the existence of 31 units within its
jurisdiction (of which 30 were occupied as of September 2012),
the addresses for which are listed in Appendix C. While
Census and SCAG data are used within the Housing Element,
it is hereby acknowledged these data represent an undercount
of two units and one unit, respectively. In addition, because of
the City’s extremely limited housing stock, combined with the
fact that the City owns 26 of these units, original data from the
City on housing and household characteristics are utilized
where available in place of the Census.
In addition to housing conditions and market information
provided by the City, the following documents serve as
supplemental material to the Vernon Housing Element and are
incorporated by reference:
1. 2012 SCAG Regional Transportation Plan
Socioeconomic Projections
2. 2010 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
(CHAS) data; HUD tabulations based on 2006-2010
American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates
developed by the U.S Census Bureau
1.4 Public Participation
Section 65583 (c)(6)(A) of the Government Code states: “The
local government shall make a diligent effort to achieve public
participation of all economic segments of the community in the
development of the housing element, and the program shall
describe this effort.”
For purposes of this Housing Element, outreach to the
community was conducted to assess the types of and locations
for housing to be considered as part of the City’s reform
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process. The following meetings were held to gather input into
the development of the Housing Element:
Housing Commission Workshop, February 9, 2012.
The Housing Element consultant made a
presentation to the Commission that provided an
overview of the City’s housing commitments,
reviewed options to meet those commitments,
identified known constraints, and identified sites
under consideration for potential housing.
Vernon Chamber of Commerce Meeting, March 29,
2012. The Housing Element consultant met with
Chamber representatives and made a presentation
similar to that conducted with the Housing
Commission.
City Council Workshop, April 17, 2012. Based on
input received during the two meetings described
above, the Housing Element consultant refined the
presentation to focus on preferred housing sites,
options for housing types, and potential
environmental and health risks located on or near
the preferred sites.
In addition, community residents were provided the
opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Element prior
to adoption. Upon receipt of comments from the State
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
on the Draft Element, the City Council conducted a public
hearing on the Element. (The City Council has not created a
separate Planning Commission, so all public hearings are
conducted before the Council.) For all hearings, notice was
published in the local newspaper, posted in the City, and
mailed to those who have a request for notice on file in
advance of the hearing. The Draft Element was available for
review online and in the City’s Community Services
Department. Copies were made available on request to any
person at a nominal charge. The public hearing provided an
opportunity for public comment, and recommendations were
considered by City Council for incorporation into the Element.
In December of 2007, the City adopted a comprehensive
revision to its Zoning Ordinance. As part of this process, the
City held a series of public meetings with property and
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business owners to discuss changes to the document. This
successful outreach process resulted in full support of the
revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. As part of this Housing
Element Update, the Zoning Ordinance was again amended to
create an overlay zone to be applied to sites where housing will
be permitted. A second overlay was created to allow for the
establishment of emergency housing pursuant to Government
Code 65583(a)(4). The City conducted a comprehensive review
of the most viable housing sites in the City, and through the
new overlay districts has established implementing zoning to
facilitate housing development.
The City made the draft Housing Element, with revisions as
recommended by HCD, available to the public in December
2012 through January 2013. Notices of the public hearing held
on February 5, 2013 and availability of the document for review
were mailed to the following service providers:
Human Services Association, Bell Gardens
Los Angeles County Social Services Department,
Cudahy
St. Matthias Social Service Center, Huntington Park
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation –
Community Services, Commerce
Ability First/East Los Angeles Center, Los Angeles
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center, Alhambra
The notice indicated the web location of the draft Element for
download by interested parties, and asked that comments be
directed to S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services
and Water.
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2.0 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
2.1 Population and Housing Trends
City records indicate that Vernon’s housing stock and related
resident population base has undergone little change since
1980. The City had a 1980 housing stock of 35 dwelling units,
supporting a resident population of 85 persons. Only one
residential unit has been constructed since that time. Several
substandard residential units have been removed from the
housing stock, including three units in 1984, one unit in 1985,
and one in 1992, bringing the current unit count to 31. These
housing units are all located west of Downey Road.
Since 1980, the resident population has ranged between 77 and
120 persons, with the current population estimated by the 2010
Census to be 112 persons. For 2012, the Department of Finance
reported 120 persons. The 2006-2010 American Community
Survey indicates that the majority of residents in Vernon are
employed in management, service, and sales industries.
Table H-1
Vernon Employment 2010
Occupation Residents
Employed
% of All
Jobs
Managerial, Business, Science, and Arts 10 19%
Sales and Office 19 36%
Service Occupations 10 19%
Production, Transportation, Material Moving 7 13%
Natural Resources, Construction, Maintenance 7 13%
Farming, Forestry, Fishing 0 0%
Total Employed Residential Jobs 53 100%
Source: U.S. Census 2006-2010 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates
On April 4, 2012, the SCAG Regional Council adopted the
2012-2035 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities
Strategy (RTP/SCS): Towards a Sustainable Future. As illustrated
in Table H-2, SCAG projects that in 2035, the households and
population in Vernon will remain constant at 30 and 100,
respectively. SCAG’s projections were made at a time prior to
the City’s reform commitments and thus do not reflect the
population and household growth that will result from new
housing units.
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Table H-2
Projected Population and Household Growth 2008-2035
2008 2020 2035
Pop Hshlds Pop Hshlds Pop Hshlds
SCAG 100 30 100 30 100 30
Source: 2012 SCAG Regional Transportation Plan Growth Forecast
2.2 Housing Characteristics
Households
According to the California Department of Finance, the 31
housing units in Vernon (see Table H-2) house a population of
120 persons. Average household size is 4.0 persons per unit.
Housing vacancy is generally very low in the City, with only
one rental unit unoccupied according to the 2010 Census. No
owner-occupied housing is vacant.
Table H-3 presents 2012 data on housing units per structure, as
reported to the State Department of Finance. The majority of
Vernon’s housing stock is comprised of single-family
dwellings, with only one apartment building located in the
City. The City owns 84 percent of the total housing stock: 26
dwelling units, 18 of which are single-family dwellings and one
of which is an eight-unit apartment building. The City rents
these units. As part of the reform initiative, the City established
a lottery system for the units to allow a broader base of persons
to be eligible to rent units in Vernon.
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Table H-3
Housing Characteristics 2010 and 2012
Housing Characteristics 2010 2012
Total Housing Units 31 31
Single, Detached 19 19
Single, Attached 2 2
Two to Four Units 2 2
Five Plus Units 8 8
Mobile Homes 0 0
Occupied Units/Total Households 28 30
Average Household Size 4.0 4.0
Vacancy Rate 3.45% 3.23%
Total Population 112 120
Source: City of Vernon, 2012 and State of California, Department of Finance, E-5
Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2011 and
2012, with 2010 Benchmark. Sacramento, California, May 2012.
Housing Condition
Given the limited housing stock in Vernon, City staff is able to
assess housing conditions on an ongoing basis. Although the
housing stock is older (largely built before 1950), City staff has
determined that all 31 units, or 100% of the housing stock, is
well maintained and in good condition. No units have been
determined to need replacement. One unit, which had fallen
into disrepair, was demolished by its owner in 1992. A major
reason for the unusually good quality of housing conditions in
Vernon is the City’s ownership of 84 percent of the housing
stock and its responsibility for maintaining these units. As
needed, the City performs any required repairs and upgrades.
The great demand for industrial space in the City means that
unnecessary or poorly maintained units are unlikely to remain
unless acquired by the City.
Housing Affordability
The California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5
provides the following definition of affordable housing cost
based on the area median income level (AMI) adjusted by
family size and income level:
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Table H-4
Housing Affordability Based on Income
Calculation of Affordable
Housing Cost for Owner
Calculation of
Affordable
Housing Cost for
Renters
Extremely Low
Income
(0-30% MFI)
30% of 30% AMI 30% of 30% AMI
Very Low Income
(0-50% MFI) 30% of 50% AMI 30% of 50% AMI
Lower Income
(51-80% MFI) 30% of 70% AMI 30% of 60% AMI
Moderate Income
(81-120% MFI) 35% of 110% AMI 30% of 110% AMI
Because the City’s resident population is so small, household
needs are negligible when traditional needs analysis methods
are applied. The Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy (CHAS)—special 2000 Census tabulations developed
by HUD—provides a specific breakdown of household income
adjusted for family size. According to CHAS Data, one-quarter
of the households in Vernon were low income, earning
between 51 and 80 percent of the Los Angeles County median
family income (MFI) of $64,800. All other households earned
more than 80 percent MFI. Due to the fact that the City owns
and rents most of the housing at unusually low monthly rents,
housing overpayment is virtually non-existent.1 As of 2012,
City-owned apartments and houses largely rented at the
following monthly payments, well below market levels for the
region:
1-bedroom apartment $120
2-bedroom apartment $240
1-bedroom house $120
2-bedroom house $240
3-bedroom house $360
1 No housing units in the City have been sold in recent years. As such,
an estimate of ownership housing costs is unavailable. However,
recent (2012) land sales for large industrial sites have been priced at
approximately $40 per square foot, depending on location, soil
condition and necessary demolition costs.
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Implementation of the good government reforms now
underway will result in annual rent increases for persons
currently living in the units.
Using the California Health and Safety Code’s updated
affordability thresholds, current housing affordability at the
County level can be estimated for the various income groups
(Table H-5).
Housing overpayment occurs when a households pays more
than 30 percent of gross monthly income on housing costs. A
comparison of housing costs in Vernon and maximum
affordable prices for low-income households in Los Angeles
County shows that the City’s rental rates are well below the
maximum affordable rents for very low-income (less than 50%
MFI) households, and some one- and two-bedroom apartments
may even be affordable to extremely low-income households
(although the CHAS data indicate that there are no very low-
or extremely low-income households in the City). As such, no
households in Vernon experience a housing cost burden.
As rental rates rise over time pursuant to the good government
reform initiatives, households will experience increased
housing costs. Rental rates are anticipated to transition to
market rate costs by 2016, as shown below, through annual
increases in rent. Additionally, when there is a change in
tenancy, new tenants will pay market rate. Market rate costs
will be affordable for very low and moderate income
households.
1-bedroom unit: $120 to $696
2-bedroom unit: $240 to $1,450 to $839 to $1,450
3-bedroom unit: $240 to $1,114 to $1,000 to $1,700
Certain segments of the population may have a more difficult
time finding decent, affordable housing due to special
circumstances. Government Code Section 65583(a) requires
cities to evaluate the following special needs households in the
Housing Element: elderly, disabled persons, developmentally
disable persons, large families, female-headed households,
farmworkers, and the homeless. Due to the small size of the
City’s resident population, the magnitude of households in
Vernon with special needs is very small.
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Table H-5
Affordability Matrix
Income Group AMI adjusted by size
Affordable
Monthly Payment Housing Costs Maximum
Affordable Price
Renter Owner Utilities Taxes and
Insurance Home Rental
Extremely Low (0-30% MFI) 30% AMI
One Person $13,605 $340 $340 $50 $80 $46,078 $290
Small Family $17,490 $437 $437 $100 $90 $54,219 $337
Four Person Family $19,440 $486 $486 $125 $95 $58,331 $361
Large Family $21,000 $525 $525 $150 $100 $60,305 $375
Very Low (30-50% MFI) 50% AMI
One Person $22,675 $567 $567 $85 $115 $80,452 $482
Small Family $29,150 $729 $729 $125 $130 $103,889 $604
Four Person Family $32,400 $810 $810 $175 $140 $108,549 $635
Large Family $35,000 $875 $875 $200 $145 $116,224 $675
Lower (50-80% MFI) 60%AMI 70%AMI
One Person $27,210 $31,745 $680 $794 $100 $165 $115,922 $580
Small Family $34,980 $40,810 $875 $1,020 $150 $190 $149,172 $725
Four Person Family $38,880 $45,360 $972 $1,134 $200 $210 $158,766 $772
Large Family $42,000 $49,000 $1,050 $1,225 $250 $220 $165,564 $800
Moderate (81-120% MFI) 110%
AMI
One Person $49,885 $1,247 $1,455 $100 $215 $249,986 $1,147
Small Family $64,130 $1,603 $1,870 $150 $260 $320,264 $1,453
Four Person Family $71,280 $1,782 $2,079 $200 $280 $350,645 $1,582
Large Family $77,000 $1,925 $2,246 $250 $300 $371,880 $1,675
Notes:
1. Small Family = 3 persons; Large Families = 5 persons
2. Property taxes and insurance based on averages for the region
3. Calculation of affordable home sales prices based on a down payment of 10%, annual interest rate of 6.5%, 30- year
mortgage, and monthly payment 30% of gross household income
4. Based on Los Angeles County MFI $64,800 and 2012 HCD State Income Limits
5. Monthly affordable rent based on payments of no more than 30% of household income
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Special Needs Groups
Elderly
The special needs of many elderly households result from their
lower, fixed incomes, physical disabilities, and dependence
needs. According to the 2010 Census, 14 residents in Vernon
are age 65 and above, representing 12 percent of the
population. The proportion of elderly persons in Vernon is
likely to remain low as the majority of the City’s limited
housing stock is occupied by working-age persons.
Disabled Persons
Disability is a physical or mental condition that affects the
functioning of a person. Physical disabilities can hinder access
to housing units of conventional design, as well as limit the
ability to earn adequate income. The Census defines a
disability as a long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional
condition. This condition can make it difficult for a person to
do activities such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing,
learning, or remembering. This condition can also impede a
person from being able to go outside the home alone or to work
at a job or business.
The City’s heavily industrial environment presents added
constraints to the disabled. Large volumes of street and rail
traffic, and delays caused by trains and parked trucks
additionally limit the maneuverability of handicapped
individuals. In order to address the needs of its handicapped
residents and employees, the City enforces requirements for
handicapped accessibility in new construction, and has
undertaken a program to install curb ramps for wheelchairs.
Developmentally Disabled
According to Section 4512 of the Welfare and Institutions Code
a "developmental disability" means a disability that originates
before an individual attains age 18 years, continues, or can be
expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial
disability for that individual which includes mental
retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. This term
shall also include disabling conditions found to be closely
related to mental retardation or to require treatment similar to
that required for individuals with mental retardation, but shall
not include other handicapping conditions that are solely
physical in nature.
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The State Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
currently provides community based services to persons with
developmental disabilities and their families through a
statewide system of 21 regional centers, four developmental
centers, and two community-based facilities. Vernon is served
by the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center and the
Frank d. Lanterman Regional Center. These facilities provide
point of entry to services for people with developmental
disabilities. In Vernon, only one person is a consumer of the
services provided at the local Regional Center.
In order to assist in the housing needs for persons with
developmental disabilities, the City will implement programs
to coordinate housing activities and outreach with the Regional
Center and, encourage housing providers to designate a
portion of new affordable housing developments for persons
with disabilities, especially persons with developmental
disabilities, and pursue funding sources designated for persons
with special needs and disabilities.
Large Families/Overcrowding
Large families are identified as a group with special housing
needs based on the limited availability of adequately sized,
affordable housing units. Large households are often of lower
income, which can result in the overcrowding of smaller
dwelling units and in turn accelerate unit deterioration. The
2010 Census identifies eight renter-occupied households as
having five or more members. The City’s industrial character
presents similar disadvantages for families with children as it
does for the handicapped. Access to residential services, such
as education, recreation, and local retail goods and services, is
along roadways with high levels of truck traffic, railroad
crossings, and loading activities. These conditions make
pedestrian access to residential service facilities difficult and
often unsafe, particularly for children.
In terms of household overcrowding (defined as greater than
1.01 persons per room), the 2010 Census identifies no
overcrowded rental or ownership housing in Vernon2. Thus,
household overcrowding is not an issue.
2 The 2010 Census indicated that 15 rental housing units were
overcrowded, but the margin of error was so high it was not used for
this analysis. Also, because the City owns virtually all units in the
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Female-Headed Households
Female-headed households tend to have low incomes, thus
limiting housing availability for this group. The 2010 Census
identifies two female-headed households in Vernon,
representing seven percent of all households. The housing
needs of female-headed households of lower income can be
addressed through the continued provision of the currently
existing affordable housing in the City.
Farmworkers
According to the 2010 Census, no Vernon residents have
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing occupations. Due to the lack of
opportunities for agricultural operations and the highly
industrial nature of the City, no farming operations exist in
Vernon. As such, the City has no need for farmworker housing.
Homeless
Throughout the country, homelessness has become an
increasing problem. Factors contributing to the rise in
homelessness include the general lack of housing affordable to
low and moderate-income persons, increases in the number of
persons whose incomes fall below the poverty level, reductions
in public subsidy to the poor, and the deinstitutionalization of
the mentally ill.
According to the Gateway Cities Council of Governments
Homeless Action Plan, homeless “hotspots” surveys were
conducted during the summer and fall of 2011, during which
outreach workers noticed homeless couples and individuals
sleeping under bridges and around the Los Angeles River on a
nightly basis near the City of Vernon. Other than this one-time
observation and casual comment, very few homeless persons
have been recorded living in Vernon largely because the City is
not desirable for the homeless given the City’s industrial
environment and its lack of social and residential services.
On October 15, 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed
into law SB2, which amends Government Code Sections 65582,
65583, and 65589.5 of State Housing Element Law. This
legislation requires local jurisdictions to strengthen provisions
for addressing housing needs of the homeless, including the
community, the City can easily assess whether units are
overcrowded.
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identification of a zone or zones where emergency shelters are
allowed as a permitted use without a conditional use permit.
Due to very low homeless population in the City and the
industrial nature of the community, the City’s policy position is
that development of emergency shelters in Vernon is not a
good solution for addressing regional homelessness issues.
Placing a homeless shelter in an area that has been deemed
largely inappropriate for new housing due to environmental
concerns—including noxious odors from rendering and
slaughtering, proximity to hazardous waste sites, and truck
traffic pollution and noise—could raise potential
environmental justice concerns.
A large number of facilities for homeless individuals and
families are located within a five-mile radius of the City, in
locations that do not have the environmental constraints that
exist in Vernon. For example, the Salvation Army Shelter in the
city of Bell is a regional emergency shelter offering emergency
and transitional care for up to 340 homeless adults, including
154 in the shelter, 128 in the drug and alcohol program, and 49
in longer term transitional housing. In addition to a place to
stay, the Bell Shelter provides case management; substance
abuse rehabilitation; individual and group therapy/counseling;
on-site health care, medical referrals and HIV/AIDS education;
job training; on-site adult education classes and life skills
classes.
However, given that State law requires all jurisdictions to
comply SB2 mandates, the City has established an emergency
shelter overlay zone to be applied to a single parcel at the
northwest corner of the City.
Future Housing Needs
State law requires jurisdictions to provide for their fair share of
regional housing needs. SCAG determines the projected
housing needs for Southern California jurisdictions. Future
housing needs reflect the number of new units needed in a
jurisdiction (future demand), plus an adequate supply of
vacant housing to assure mobility and new units to replace
losses. These needs were forecast by the 2014-2021 Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), which considered on a
regional and local level: market demand for housing,
employment opportunities, availability of suitable sites and
public facilities, commuting patterns, type and tenure of
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housing need, and housing needs of farm workers. The 2014-
2021 RHNA establishes a future housing need of two units in
the City of Vernon, with one unit to be affordable to very low-
income households and one unit to low-income households.
Energy and Water Conservation
Compared with Vernon’s energy-intensive industries, housing
consumes only a small proportion of the City’s total energy
consumption. The City utilizes the California Green Building
Standards Code for all construction to minimize energy
consumption. Necessary sound insulation on residential units
also results in effective heat insulation, thus reducing energy
usage.
Electric power in Vernon is provided by the City’s local power
plant and municipal utility system. The Southern California
Gas Company and the City of Vernon Light & Power
Department Gas Division provide fuel for most natural gas
heating needs, and offers programs for water heater insulation,
attic insulation, and water flow limiting devices. Water is
provided to all dwelling units either from groundwater
pumped by the Vernon Community Services and Water
Department or by import from the Metropolitan Water District.
Compared to the large local industrial users, residential water
use is minimal, and no special conservation steps have been
deemed necessary for housing.
3.0 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS
3.1 Governmental Constraints
Historically, housing growth has been virtually nonexistent in
Vernon due to City policy that has discouraged, and in 2007
precluded, the development of any new residential units. City
policy-makers have for decades determined that the pervasive
industrial environment and land use incompatibilities related
to hazardous materials storage and processing, background
contamination, noxious odors, noise pollution, and truck and
railroad traffic make Vernon an inappropriate location for new
h o u s i n g . H o w e v e r , a s p a r t o f t h e C i t y ’ s g o o d g o v e r n a n c e
reform initiative, City leaders have agreed to establish a way to
allow for a very limited amount of new housing at a location or
locations that would not result in significant land use conflicts,
would minimize exposure of housing residents to adverse
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environmental conditions, and would provide access to stores,
schools, parks, and other amenities that residents would need.
The City has made a commitment to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to allow for the future development of a limited
number of new residential units via a Housing Overlay zone,
to be applied to two or fewer parcels.
Zoning Ordinance
Vernon comprehensively updated its Zoning Ordinance in
2007. The Ordinance did not include any development
processes or standards to allow for residential projects, nor did
the City have permit processing fees, site improvement
requirements, impact fee requirements, or procedures for new
residential development. With establishment of the Housing
Overlay zone, new permitting procedures and development
standards for targeted new residential development are now
available. Given the unique conditions in the City and the fact
that the sites to which the overlay will be applied are owned by
the City, the City permitting process consists of a Development
Agreement. In addition, the Housing Overlay zone allows
transitional and supportive housing subject to the same
permitting processes as other housing in the Housing Overlay
zone without any special regulatory requirements.
A Development Agreement is considered the most appropriate
way to permit housing in Vernon given the unique
characteristics of this industrial city. A Development
Agreement provides a high degree of flexibility in defining the
development standards for a housing project. Through a
Development Agreement, the City can work with prospective
housing developers to craft the provisions that will apply to
site planning, provision of parking and open space, height
limits, etc. Because the General Plan allows up to 30 units per
acre, a prospective developer can propose innovative
approaches to multifamily housing.
Rather than establish concrete development standards, Section
26.4.5-5 of the Zoning Ordinance sets forth performance
standards for residential development as follows:
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“Sec. 26.4.5-5 Findings. After a public hearing, the
City Council shall approve a proposed residential
development and related Development Agreement only
after first making all of the following findings:
a) The design, location, size, and operating characteristics
of the proposed residential will be compatible with the
existing land uses in the vicinity;
b) The proposed density is consistent with density
standards and all applicable policies contained in the
General Plan;
c) The site and site plan are physically suitable in terms of
design, location, shape, size, and the provision of
public and emergency vehicle access, and public
services and utilities, including but not limited to (fire
protection, police protection, potable water, schools,
sewerage, solid waste collection and disposal, storm
drainage, and wastewater collection, treatment, and
disposal;
d) On-site traffic circulation for pedestrians and vehicles is
designed into the development to allow residents to
move easily through the development and to avoid
pedestrian/vehicular conflicts and further, to ensure
appropriate access for fire and police response and
surveillance equal to or better than what would
normally be created by compliance with the Site
Planning Standards of Section 26.4.1-7;
e) The proposed project provides suitable, usable common
and/or private open space that will meet the passive
and/or active recreation needs of the resident.
Common open space areas and setbacks are provided
with landscaping and other improvements suitable for
the development proposed;
f) The proposed project provides adequate parking to
meet the residents’ needs and to avoid parking impacts
on surrounding properties;
g) Refuse/recycling collection areas are located to provide
easy access to for all residents and collection vehicles,
and to minimize noise impacts on residents;
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h) To the extent feasible, the project design incorporates
sustainable development features.”
Given the flexibility of these standards and the need to address
unique conditions in Vernon, the requirement for a
Development Agreement is not considered a constraint. In
fact, in response to a request for proposals for housing
development on the site on 52nd Street, the City received five
submittals and selected the one which can achieve objectives
for providing affordable housing.
Renovation, Restoration, Maintenance, and Repair
The City will continue to permit the renovation, restoration,
maintenance, and repair of existing residential uses. Residential
rehabilitation projects are permitted in Vernon, and the
rehabilitation is a “Minor Alteration or Repair,” as defined in
the Zoning Ordinance (less than 50 percent of the fair market
value of the buildings on the lot).3 As a practical matter, the
expansive definition of “Minor Alteration or Repair” and lack
of development standards result in limited governmental
constraints (other than complying with the building code) that
would prevent a homeowner from upgrading or improving a
residence within the existing square footage.
If the hard costs of improvements equal or exceed, over a three-
year period, 50 percent of the then-current fair market value of
the building, then the improvement, if voluntary, will be
defined as a “Major Alteration or Repair” and terminate the
legal nonconforming status of the residence. A Major
Alteration or Repair is considered to be the functional
equivalent of a tear-down and re-build, which the City does
not permit, for the same reasons that it does not permit new
construction of residences. However, if the Major Alteration or
Repair is necessitated by a natural disaster, such as an
earthquake or fire, the owner does have the right to rebuild the
residence. At that time, the development standards for the
home would be developed. The City did not undertake to
3 A minor alteration is that for which the hard costs charged,
incurred, or paid for such renovation, alteration, or repair, over a
three year period, commencing when the permit required is issued, or
if no permit is required, when the physical portion of the renovation,
alteration, or repair is commenced, is less than 50 percent of the
current fair market value of all of the buildings located on the same
lot.
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develop those criteria at this time since there are only five
private residences in Vernon.
The Major Alteration provision does not constrain the
maintenance of the existing housing stock, as property owners
are permitted to undertake a broad array of improvements that
extend the life of residential structures and improve unit
conditions. Under State law, any and all such improvements
can be pursued consistent with Health & Safety Code Section
17922(d) and Section 17958.8 relating to the alteration and
repair of existing buildings. Section 17922(d) relates to the
standards adopted by the State, which the Zoning Ordinance in
no way invalidates. This section discusses the use of original
materials and methods for the repair, replacement, or extension
as long as it meets Building Code standards. The Zoning
Ordinance has no provisions or limitations on the construction
materials utilized. Section 17958.8 is similar, as it is addresses
the use of original construction materials and methods.
Nothing in the Zoning Ordinance or Building Code prohibits
the use of original materials and methods, with the exception
of an unreinforced masonry structure, which would have to be
seismically retrofitted. As no residential units in Vernon are
constructed of unreinforced masonry, this does not affect any
housing units.
All residential units in the City are in good condition, with no
units requiring a major alteration during the planning period.
Of those units owned by the City, the City intends to renovate
seven units due to age, although all are currently in good,
habitable condition. These seven units have had new HVAC
systems installed in recent years.
No residential property owners have proposed major
renovations to their properties. Residential property owners
participated in the recent Zoning Ordinance revision process,
and none expressed opposition to the standards that apply to
existing, nonconforming residential structures in the City,
including the prohibitions on increasing square footage and
undertaking major alterations. All residences – whether owned
by the City or others – are in good condition, according to City
staff. As described above, residential rehabilitation that
constitutes a minor alteration (costing, over a three year period,
less than 50 percent of the market value of the building) is
permitted. Because minor alterations are permitted and
existing standards will allow renovations of these units, the
limit on major alterations is not considered an impact to the
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maintenance and improvement of the City’s housing stock. As
discussed later in this section, to accommodate housing needs
of the disabled, the Zoning Ordinance has be revised to remove
restrictions on major alterations as needed through the
implementation of reasonable accommodation procedures.
It is the City’s intent to encourage and actively participate in
the rehabilitation of existing residential units. The process is
straightforward and not burdensome; there is no entitlement
process required for rehabilitation projects. Residential
rehabilitation projects that are Minor Alterations or Repairs
and do not exceed the existing square footage require only a
building permit. The building permit process timeframe
depends on the complexity of the renovation. Complex
renovations involving new electrical systems, plumbing, etc.
can take up to three weeks to process. The City has no intention
of removing any of the 31 units in the City, as all units are in
good condition.
Replacement of housing units that have been demolished or
destroyed due to force majeure (defined as an event that is not
within the control of the owner of the property, including,
without limitation, earthquake, flood, fire, and acts of war or
terrorism) are permitted. A building permit would be required,
and a housing unit would be permitted to be rebuilt up to the
existing building square footage. The development standards
for the reconstructed dwelling would be determined at that
time.
Building Code Amendments
The City has adopted the California Building Code with some
minor local amendments related primarily to industrial
buildings in the City. Per Health and Safety Code Sections
17958.5 and 17958.7, the City made required findings and filed
such findings with the California Building Standards
Commission. The amendments include administrative
processes such as the establishment of City permit fees and
appeals boards, as well as requirements specific to hazardous
and industrial uses such as fire access roads, spray booths, and
storage of explosive and flammable materials. Vernon has also
made additional amendments to protect the safety of workers
and residents within the City. Specifically, the City requires all
wiring to be in a metallic conduit, to protect workers and
residents from hazards of accidentally driving a nail or screw
through wiring. There is a marginal cost increase associated
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with this precaution, but the benefit associated with safer
installation outweighs the cost. The City has also made
amendments to require Class A and B roofing material, which
is more fire resistive and can stop the potential spread of
fire. While this type of roofing material may be more expensive
than some standard materials, this amendment is necessary to
prevent and quickly extinguish fires that may have far more
costly impacts. As such, no restrictions or amendments have
been adopted in the Building Code that would constrain
housing in the City.
Permit and Infrastructure Fees
The City assesses various fees to cover the costs of permit
processing (Table H-6). Most of the fees charged are flat fees
based on the cost of services, or tiered fees based on the size
and cost of the improvement. Fees charged are comparable to
surrounding communities in Los Angeles County, and as such,
do not pose a constraint to housing maintenance and
preservation. Owners intending to renovate or improve
existing residential units are required to obtain a building
permit for a minor alteration. The fee, which is reviewed
annually, is based on the cost of the improvement.
Because future residential development will occur on no more
than two parcels on properties owned by the City, no special
fees will be required for processing development applications.
The vehicle for approving projects will be through a
Development Agreement with the City.
Because the development will occur on existing lots well
served by streets, water lines, sewer lines, and all other urban-
level infrastructure, no off-site improvements will be required
to allow housing development to proceed.
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Table H-6
Permit and Processing Fees
Building Permits
Cost of Renovation Fee
$1.00 to $2,000 $80
$2,001 to $5,000 $80 for the first $2,000 plus $4 for each
additional $100
$5,001 to $25,000 $200 for the first $5,000 plus $10 for each
additional $1,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $400 for the first $25,000 plus $7.50 for each
additional $1,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $587.50 for the first $50,000 plus $5.50 for each
additional $1,000
$100,001 to $500,000 $862.50 for the first $100,000 plus $4 for each
additional $1,000
$500,001 and up $2,462.50 for the first $500,000 plus $3.10 for
each additional $1,000
Inspection and Other Fees
Description Fee
Inspection Outside of Normal Hours (minimum of 4
hours)
$89.70/hour (minimum of
$358.80)
Reinspection Fee $89.70/hour
Additional Plan Review $150/hour
Final, Parcel, or Tentative Map $1,250 - $2,000
Conditional Use Permit $2,875
Zoning Variance or Amendment $2,000
Building Code Variance $1,000
Source: City of Vernon Fees, Effective July 1, 2008
Housing Maintenance
The Vernon Department of Community Services is responsible
for code enforcement and the maintenance and upkeep of all
City-owned units. Enforcement of building code standards
does not constrain the improvement of housing in Vernon but
instead serves to maintain or improve the condition of the
limited, existing housing stock.
Of the 31 units in the City, only five are not owned by the City.
City staff has investigated and determined that none of these
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five units requires significant rehabilitation. At this time, an
active code enforcement program is unwarranted due to the
limited number of privately owned units (five) and the fact all
units are currently in good condition and continue to be well
maintained by the owners. The City encourages active
maintenance of the housing stock, as evidenced by the
extensive rehabilitation the City has undertaken on those
housing units that it owns. Community Services Staff is active
in the community, and will respond to any visible code
enforcement violations or complaints that may require
rehabilitation of units.
Property owners are permitted and encouraged to perform
proper upkeep and maintenance, which can include
renovations, as long as the existing square footage is not
exceeded and the cost of the renovation, over a three-year
period, does not exceed 50 percent of the market value of
buildings on the lot. For all practical purposes, all other
controls, permit processes, and fees do not constrain the
maintenance and preservation of the City’s housing stock.
Constraints to Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The City has adopted the California Building Standards Code.
Standards within the Code of the City of Vernon (through the
adoption of the California Building Standards Code) include
provisions to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities.
These standards are consistent with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. No local amendments that would constrain
accessibility or increase the cost of housing for persons with
disabilities have been adopted, except that the Zoning
Ordinance would not permit the floor area of the residence to
be increased or permit any major alterations that equal or
exceed 50 percent of the current fair market value of the
buildings on the lot. These restrictions have been addressed the
implementation of a reasonable accommodation procedures to
accommodate housing needs of the disabled (discussed below).
Definition of Family
Sometimes, a city’s definition of “family” can limit access to
housing for persons with disabilities when the word is
narrowly defined. This can illegally limit the use of housing as
group homes for persons with disabilities, but not limit
housing for families. The Vernon Zoning Ordinance does not
define family, and therefore is nondiscriminatory in its
application.
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Reasonable Accommodation
The Fair Housing Act, as amended in 1988, requires that cities
and counties provide reasonable accommodation to rules,
policies, practices, and procedures where such accommodation
may be necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal
housing opportunities. While fair housing laws intend that all
people have equal access to housing, the law also recognizes
that people with disabilities may need extra tools to achieve
equality. Reasonable accommodation is one of the tools
intended to further housing opportunities for people with
disabilities. Reasonable accommodation provides a means of
requesting from the local government flexibility in the
application of land use and zoning and building regulations or,
in some instances, even a waiver of certain restrictions or
requirements because it is necessary to achieve equal access to
housing. Cities and counties are required to consider requests
for accommodations related to housing for people with
disabilities, and to provide the accommodation when it is
determined to be “reasonable” based on fair housing laws and
the case law interpreting the statutes.
State law allows for a statutorily based four-part analysis to be
used in evaluating requests for reasonable accommodation
related to land use and zoning matters and can be incorporated
into a reasonable accommodation ordinance or procedures.
This analysis gives great weight to furthering the housing
needs of people with disabilities and also considers the impact
or effect of providing the requested accommodation on the City
and its overall zoning scheme. Developers and providers of
housing for people with disabilities must be ready to address
each element of the following four-part analysis:
The housing that is the subject of the request for
reasonable accommodation is for people with
disabilities as defined in federal or state fair housing
laws;
The reasonable accommodation requested is
necessary to make specific housing available to
people with disabilities who are protected under
fair housing laws;
The requested accommodation will not impose an
undue financial or administrative burden on the
local government; and
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The requested accommodation will not result in a
fundamental alteration in the local zoning
ordinance.
The City abides by the Fair Housing Act, and has instituted a
clearly defined process for making requests for reasonable
accommodation to provide exceptions in zoning, land-use,
permitting processes, and building codes. The City has
developed reasonable accommodation procedures in its Zoning
Ordinance and will provide information on the procedures on
the City’s website (Housing Element Program 4).
The State has removed any City discretion for review of small
group homes for persons with disabilities (six or fewer
residents). The City does not impose additional zoning,
building code, or permitting procedures other than those
allowed by State law.
The City does not impose special permit procedures or
requirements that could impede the retrofitting of homes for
accessibility. A retrofit would be permitted as a minor
alteration (requiring a building permit), as long as the cost of
the retrofit was less than 50 percent of the market value of the
buildings. The City’s requirements for building permits are
standard, straightforward, and not burdensome. No CUP or
other special permitting requirements are required for
retrofitting homes for accessibility.
The City’s adopted reasonable accommodation procedures are
ministerial and include, but not be limited to, identifying who
may request a reasonable accommodation (i.e., persons with
disabilities, family-members, landlords, etc.), timeframes for
decision-making, and provision for relief from the various
land-use, zoning, or building regulations that may constrain
the housing for persons of disabilities. The procedure also
includes consideration of allowing an increase in habitable
floor area of an existing residence to accommodate disabled
persons.
The City will also explore the feasibility of offering fee
reductions for permit processes that involve retrofitting
residences for accessibility purposes.
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3.2 Non-governmental Constraints to Housing
In Vernon, limited land is available which would be suitable
for the development of housing. The Housing Element
inventory of vacant and underutilized sites identifies two
potential sites for residential development. The limited sites
available for residential development are due to serious
environmental conditions which render the majority of sites
throughout Vernon unsuitable for residential development.
Environmental factors affecting potential residential
development are related to hazardous materials storage and
processing, background contamination, noxious odors, noise
pollution, and truck and railroad traffic generated by the City’s
pervasive industrial land uses. Inadequate access to residential
services is an additional constraint to residential development
in the City. These factors contribute to the limited number of
sites available for residential development.
Market Constraints
Government Code Section 65583(a)(5) requires communities to
include an analysis of potential and actual nongovernmental
constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or
development of housing for all income levels, including the
availability of financing, the price of land, and the cost of
construction.
Based upon information regarding the Vernon commercial and
industrial market, recent (2012) sales for large developed
industrial sites have been priced at approximately $96 per
square foot, depending on location, soil condition, and
necessary demolition costs.4 Effective land costs, which also
include remediation required to make old industrial sites
developable for residential use, make the cost of land
significantly higher. Land costs for vacant sites have been
priced at approximately $1.4 million per acre of land ($31 per
square foot of vacant land). 5 Additional costs that would also
have to be incurred to make land suitable for residential
development include testing for ground contamination,
remediation for residential development, and providing
minimum safety and nuisance improvements. Although these
4 Loopnet.com Industrial Properties for Sale Search. August 15, 2012.
<http://www.loopnet.com>
5 Loopnet.com Industrial Properties for Sale Search. August 15, 2012.
<http://www.loopnet.com>
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additional costs might be feasible if the sites were otherwise
suitable for residential development, the environmental
problems from surrounding uses are so severe that both
private market and assisted housing development is precluded
on any site in the City.
Because the majority of the City’s housing stock is owned and
managed by the City, maintenance and improvements are
overseen and funded by the City. As such, there are no market
constraints on the maintenance of housing in the City. The City
actively performs maintenance and repairs on all City-owned
buildings.
Hazardous Materials
With its history as an industrial City dating to incorporation in
1903, heavy and prolonged industrial use in Vernon is reflected
in the following conditions (refer to Figure H-2):
A high concentration of both underground (38 facilities
with 82 underground storage tanks) and above-ground
hazardous material storage tanks throughout the City.
There are also 20 leaking underground storage tanks
clean-up sites.
Within the City, approximately 570 businesses handle/store
hazardous materials. Thirty-eight of these businesses handle
high levels of extremely dangerous materials regulated by the
State.
Numerous underground pipelines throughout the City,
many carrying potentially explosive materials
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Residual soil contamination resulting from prior
manufacturing activities on the sites and from
previously abandoned chemical waste, open disposal
pits, aeration ponds, landfills or petroleum related
activities (a high lead content in the soil is common). Six
sites in Vernon are on the EPA Superfund List, but none
of them are on the National Priority List.
Approximately 130 miles of railroad track historically
treated with herbicides for weed control. Rights-of way
show patterns of contamination from spilling,
overfilling, or transfer of chemicals.
Four California EPA-permitted hazardous waste
treatment, storage and disposal facilities
Ten closed landfill sites
Overfilling storage tanks, leaking pipes, and leaking tanks have
resulted in residual soil contamination in Vernon. Sixteen sites
have been declared Proposition 65 sites (determined by
laboratory tests to have excessive carcinogenic or teratogenic
chemical contamination). Remediation plans are required to
decontaminate the soil.
Due to high background and other petroleum contamination
and lack of feasible clean-up options, several sites were
remediated with covenants being recorded to advise future
purchasers of the presence of contamination. Due to public
health concerns, these sites would be unsuitable for future
sensitive land uses such as housing.
A significant potential for chemical spills or accidents exists
due to the high concentration of underground storage tanks in
Vernon. The City’s Underground Tank Program has resulted in
the removal of over 1,000 tanks. Additionally, where structures
were threatened by tank removal, numerous underground
tanks were abandoned in place.
Another component of hazardous materials control in Vernon
is the “right to know” program. All businesses in the City are
required to submit inventories of all hazardous materials used
or stored. The City currently has 571 businesses that handle or
store hazardous materials. Class C businesses with very high
maximum daily volumes (2,001 to 1,000,000 pounds) are the
most prevalent, and are located throughout the City. The risk
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of upset from businesses handling such high volumes of
chemicals, many of which are toxic, is a factor that must be
considered in land use planning.
If high levels of certain highly toxic chemicals are present in a
business’ hazardous materials inventory, these businesses are
further regulated through the California Accidental Release
Prevention Program (CALARP). Such businesses are required
to provide the City’s Environmental Health Department with a
CALARP report detailing how they plan to prevent the release
of such chemicals, as well as presenting a plan for clean-up and
notification if there were an accidental release. Such regulated
chemicals include ammonia and chlorine gas and could impact
a large geographic area if released. As illustrated in Figure H-2,
Vernon currently has 38 businesses regulated under CALARP.
The locations of businesses throughout the community with
underground storage tanks and/or use or storage of chemical
materials indicate that the entire City is subject to chemical
spills or accidents, thereby illustrating its inappropriateness for
future residential development.
In summary, Vernon’s prolonged history as an industrial City
has resulted in significant background contamination.
Industries that store or use hazardous materials are pervasive
throughout the City.
Noxious Odors
Numerous industries that generate noxious odors operate in
Vernon, including several focused on the slaughtering and
rendering of animals. Overlay districts have been designated in
the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance to isolate the
locations of offensive industrial uses responsible for excessive
noxious odors. These overlay districts include a “Slaughtering
Overlay” for uses which involve the slaughtering of animals,
and a “Rendering Overlay” for the location of rendering
facilities. These uses generate significant adverse effects related
to odor and release of toxic materials, making residential land
uses highly incompatible within their vicinity. Revisions to the
Zoning Ordinance will include new standards to address odor
control in the Rendering and Slaughtering Overlay Districts.
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Housing Element 2014-2021
Housing Element - 34
Noise
As could be expected in a highly industrial city, properties in
Vernon are exposed to high levels of noise emanating from
stationary industrial activity, as well as from trucks,
automobiles, and railroad operations. Numerous companies
operate equipment such as large presses and pumps which
produce excessive vibrations and generate noise well beyond
the level of acceptability for noise-sensitive land uses within
the vicinity. Arterial roadways in Vernon have a very high
proportion of truck traffic (approximately 30 percent), thereby
intensifying noise levels along the City’s roadways. In addition,
four main railroad lines and a number of switching operations
are located in the City, and these generate significant levels of
noise day and night.
Figure H-3, derived from the Noise Element, presents noise
contours developed for Vernon in 2007 as part of the update to
the General Plan. The Zoning Ordinance establishes a one-hour
standard of 65 dB(A) between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. within
0.10 mile of a school or residence, and a 60 dB(A) standard
between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. within 0.10 mile of a school or
residence.
As evidenced by the contour map, most properties in Vernon
are exposed to noise levels of 65 CNEL6 or greater, and
therefore are normally incompatible with sensitive land uses.
The noise contours are based on roadway traffic and do not
account for stationary noise sources. The probability is that
areas mapped as being outside the 65 dB CNEL may in fact
experience excessive noise levels from intermittent or other
sources.
Truck and Railroad Traffic
V e r n o n i s t r a v e r s e d b y a p p r o ximately 130 miles of railroad
tracks, with approximately 96 at-grade and seven grade-
separated railroad crossings. As previously mentioned, truck
traffic is extremely heavy, comprising nearly one-third of all
traffic in the City. These conditions not only contribute to
excessive noise levels, but also create safety hazards for
pedestrians, particularly a problem for the elderly, persons
with disabilities, and families with children.
6 Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is a noise measure that
accounts for increased human sensitivity to noise at night.
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2014-2021 Housing Element
Housing Element - 35
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Housing Element 2014-2021
Housing Element - 36
Although the construction of the Alameda Corridor has
consolidated rail traffic between the Ports of Los Angeles and
Long Beach and downtown Los Angeles, no plans have been
announced to vacate existing mainline railroads. Some spur
tracks have been eliminated, but have been replaced by truck
transportation. Also, the rail lines are being considered as
routes for future transit rail traffic connecting Orange County
to downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station. Figure H-4 indicates
the principal transportation elements that contribute to noise
and pollution in the City of Vernon: the Long Beach Freeway,
arterial roadways, collector streets and mainline railroads.
Residential Service Adequacy
Residential development requires the provision of services to
meet the needs of the resident population. Services provided at
the municipal level include education, recreation, and local
retail goods and services. While few such residential services
are situated within Vernon, they are generally located within
close enough proximity to adequately serve currently existing
residences in the City via car or public transportation.
However, access to these residential services is along roadways
with high levels of track traffic, railroad crossings, and loading
activities. These conditions make pedestrian access to
residential service facilities difficult and unsafe, particularly for
children. However, areas that border the residential
neighborhoods of the adjacent city of Maywood are in close
proximity to community services, including schools, parks, and
local shopping.
Summary of Constraints to Residential Development
Environmental degradation related to hazardous materials and
background contamination, noxious odors, noise pollution and
truck and railroad traffic present land use conflicts for future
residential development in the City. In addition, the lack of
adequate, safe access to residential services acts to constrain
housing opportunities in Vernon. Although extensive
industrial development throughout Vernon has resulted in
environmental conditions that limit new housing sites, one or
two areas along the City’s southern boundary could potentially
accommodate a very limited amount of new residential
development to meet the City’s good governance commitment
to the State legislature.
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2014-2021 Housing Element
Housing Element - 37
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4.0 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
As described in Section 3.0, due to inherent incompatibilities
between residential uses and the City’s heavy industrial
environment, future residential development is for the most
part not desirable or recommended anywhere in Vernon. The
City’s policy over many decades has been to discourage
development of any new housing units. However, given the
City’s commitment to the State legislature to expand the voter
base, sites must be identified where 30 to 50 new units could be
built in Vernon, provided that impacts associated with
pervasive industrial operations and extensive site
contamination can be wholly addressed, and further provided
that housing sites provide new residents with suitable access to
schools, open space, and shopping.
Proposed sites for new residential housing would be preferred
along Vernon’s boundaries, near residential neighborhoods in
the adjacent cities of Maywood and Huntington Park. These
areas are less impacted from Vernon industrial uses and
trucking traffic, but also have good access to services and
amenities that support established residential neighborhoods
in these adjacent cities.
To assess the current potential for residential development in
Vernon as required under Housing Element statutes, staff has
identified both vacant properties and underutilized buildings,
defined as dilapidated and/or unreinforced masonry
structures suitable for demolition.
City staff conducted a field survey of vacant and underutilized
properties throughout the entire City. Although some of these
sites are located throughout the City, staff subsequently
narrowed the potential sites down to areas in the City that are
in close proximity to community services and amenities.
Potential sites within the Commercial Overlay District were
also dismissed due to the potential impacts to residential uses
being close to industrial uses. In addition, a key consideration
was to ensure that any new residential development would not
impede the ability of existing or future adjacent industrial
properties to attract a broad range of industrial users,
consistent with the City’s mission.
To permit housing at the potential sites identified, the City is
amending the Land Use Element to establish a Housing
Overlay, where residential uses are permitted at a density of up
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to 30 units per acre. A similar approach is being used in the
Zoning Ordinance to correspond to the General Plan
designation. In the Zoning Ordinance, the Housing (-H)
overlay district will allow housing development with approval
of a Development Agreement. This approach is being used
given Vernon’s unique character as an industrial city. The
Development Agreement will provide for maximum flexibility
for development standards while ensuring appropriate
features are incorporated into a project to address surrounding
industrial businesses in Vernon. The Zoning Ordinance
provisions for the Housing overlay district include that all
Development Agreements, at a minimum address those
standards outlined on pages 20 and 21 of this element.
Potential Residential Housing Sites
Two vacant sites and underutilized properties were considered
to have some limited potential for residential development,
and one site was identified as having the potential to
accommodate emergency housing. These sites are described in
Table H-7. The following discussion evaluates these sites in
terms of environmental safety and residential service
adequacy.
Table H-7
Potential Housing Sites
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Potential Sites for Housing
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30 du/ac 24 du/ac 2.06 49
B 4459 E. 52nd
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30 du/ac 24 du/ac 0.52 12
Total 2.58 61
Site A
Site A is a 2.1-acre site located along the northern side of 52nd
Drive and owned by the City of Vernon. The south side of 52nd
Drive is a residential neighborhood located in Maywood. The
site is approximately 500 feet southeast of the Atlantic
Boulevard and District Boulevard intersection, and several
hundred feet south of the Los Angeles River. Site A is entirely
vacant. North of the site is a railroad line, and to the southeast
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is Sanchez Upholstery Supply. Cal SDM, Inc., a custom metal
fabrication shop and steam boiler company, is located to the
northeast, across from the railroad tracks.
Site B
Site B is a half-acre site located in the southwestern portion of
Vernon, near the intersection of District Boulevard, Fruitland
Avenue, and Cudahy Avenue. The site is bounded by 52nd
Street to the south, Fruitland Avenue to the north, and Cudahy
Avenue to the east. The property shares three of its property
boundaries with the City of Maywood. The site includes a
dilapidated warehouse structure built in the 1930s that
occupies nearly 50 percent of the site. The remaining site
includes an asphalt area overgrown w i t h w e e d s . S i t e B i s
surrounded by Pacific Coast Chemical (in Vernon) to the north,
a parking area (in Maywood) to the west, residential uses (in
Maywood) to the south, a union assembly hall (in Maywood)
to the east, and Maywood Elementary School (in Maywood) to
the southeast.
Potential Emergency Shelter Sites
Site C
Site C is a 1.6-acre site located on the southeast corner of
Alameda Street and 25th Street, immediately east of the
Alameda Corridor. The site is primarily vacant and includes
the remains of a building foundation. The site is bounded by
produce distributors to the south, a pallet storage business to
the southeast, a warehouse building to the east, and the
Alameda Corridor to the west and north.
Environmental Safety
Environmental conditions in Vernon are generally
incompatible with residential uses. However, the sites chosen
for potential residential development and emergency shelters
are located along the City’s periphery. The land uses
surrounding the sites listed in Table H-9 include vacant lots,
residential uses, a chemical distributor, an upholstery supply
warehouse, an assembly hall, and an elementary school.
All of the sites are exposed to truck traffic due to their locations
near Alameda Street, Atlantic Boulevard, and District
Boulevard. Site B is located near the intersection of 52nd Street
and District Boulevard, which are both Collectors. Site C is
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located at the intersection at Alameda Street, an Arterial, and
25th Street, a Collector. Site C is located along the Alameda
Corridor, which includes a below-ground, triple-tracked rail
line.
The Noise Contour Map (Figure H-3) shows that 2007 noise
levels exceed 70 CNEL all along the Alameda Corridor and I-
710 freeway, indicating residential uses are normally
incompatible and should be discouraged. This would primarily
affect the Site C, a potential location for emergency shelters.
Site A and B are exposed to noise levels below 70 CNEL.
Noxious odors are primarily related to numerous industries in
Vernon involved in the slaughtering and rendering of animals,
geographically concentrated within the General Plan
Slaughtering and Rendering Overlay Districts east of Soto
Street. All of the potential housing sites (Sites A, B, and C) are
located more than one-half mile from these districts, and will
not likely be subjected to the odor impacts, depending on
prevailing wind conditions.
City records indicate that all three potential housing and
emergency shelter sites are exposed to levels of hazardous
materials from underground tanks, soil contamination, and
chemicals used for operations in the adjacent area. With
approximately 570 businesses currently using or storing
hazardous materials, over 80 underground storage tanks, and
four hazardous waste treatment facilities, the presence of
hazardous materials and hazardous waste is evident
throughout the City. A total of 37 businesses utilize regulated
substances containing highly toxic materials (CALARP). If an
accidental release were to occur at any of these 37 facilities,
evacuation would be required for a large geographic area.
Table H-8 and Table H-9 describe the locational characteristics
of each site and the nearby sources of toxic materials.
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Table H-8
Characteristics of Vacant and Underutilized Sites in Commercial/Industrial Zones
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A 6314-002-900 4675 E. 52nd
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B 6313-022-030 4459 E. 52nd
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building (built in the 1930s)
Potential Sites for Emergency Shelters
C 6302-009-039 25th Street 1.61 Industrial Vacant land
Source: City of Vernon, Community Services Department.
Table H-9
Characteristics of Vacant and Underutilized Sites
in Commercial/Industrial Zones
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Potential Sites for Housing
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chemical distributor
Moderate Low Low Low Trichloroethane, Certain
Glycol Ethers, Copper
Compounds, Lead
Compounds, Methyl
Ethyl Ketone, Methyl
Isobutyle Ketone, N-
Butyl Alcohol, Toluene,
Xylene (Mixed Isomers)
B Residential, vacant lot,
railroad tracks,
upholstery supply
warehouse
Moderate Low Low Moderate Ethylene Glycol,
Ethylene Oxide,
Propylene Oxide
Potential Sites for Emergency Shelters
C
Alameda Corridor,
pallet storage yard,
produce distributer,
material goods
distribution warehouse
Moderate Moderate Moderate High Lead Compounds
Source: City of Vernon, Community Services Department and Environmental Protection Agency, Toxic Release
Inventory, 2012.
http://www.epa.gov/enviro/facts/tri/search.html
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Residential Service Adequacy
Existing infrastructure in the City—including water, sewer, and
all dry utilities—is sufficient to accommodate existing housing in
the City, and could accommodate development on the sites
discussed in this inventory. However, new residential
development in Vernon would also require that the new residents
be provided basic residential services. The services provided at
the local level include education, recreation, and grocery
shopping. The estimated distances to these facilities from each site
are presented in Table H-10. The California Tax Credit Allocation
Committee (TCAC) has established criteria for appropriate
distances between residential uses and services, and provides the
basis for evaluating residential service adequacy in Vernon.
TCAC’s distance criteria for public elementary, middle and high
schools is a maximum of one-half mile from residential
development. The nearest elementary school to potential
residential Sites A and B sites is Maywood Elementary in
Maywood; the nearest middle school is Nimitz Middle School in
Huntington Park; and the nearest high school is Maywood
Academy High School in Maywood. As indicated in Table H-9,
both Sites A and B meet the one-half mile locational criteria for
elementary schools.
The TCAC has established a maximum one-mile distance criteria
within inner city areas for the distance between residential
development and a full-scale supermarket where grocery staples,
fresh meat, and produce are sold. The closest full service grocery
store to the potential residential sites in Vernon is a Food 4 Less,
located on Slauson Avenue in Maywood. Review of Table H-9
indicates that both Sites A and B meets are located within one-
mile of a Food 4 Less in Maywood.
The TCAC’s locational criteria for public parks is a maximum of
one-half mile from residential development. The nearest park to
Sites A and B is Maywood Park at the intersection of 58th Street
and Heliotrope Avenue in the City of Maywood. Adjacent to the
park is the Maywood Activity Center, which includes a
community center, gym, and indoor basketball court. Site A meets
the one-half mile locational criteria for parks facility (Maywood
Park). Site B is located approximately one mile away from
Maywood Park.
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Table H-10
Residential Service Characteristics of Unimproved and
Underutilized Sites in Commercial/Industrial Zone
Site
No.
Nearest
Elementary
School
Nearest
Jr. High
School
Nearest
High
School
Nearest
Grocery
Store
Nearest
Park/Rec.
Center
A ½ mile 1 ½ miles 1 mile ¾ mile ½ mile
B 500 feet 1 ½ miles 1 mile ½ mile 1 mile
Source: City of Vernon, Community Services Department.
Both Sites A and B are located across the street from residential
uses in the City of Maywood. Both sites are within walking
distance to Maywood Elementary School and less than two miles
from a junior high school, high school, grocery store, and park
and community center. Due to the close proximity to Maywood’s
residential neighborhoods, it makes if easier for children and
adults to walk to residential services and avoid the truck traffic
and railroad crossings typically found in the center of Vernon.
Summary of Housing Opportunities
Although future residential development is inappropriate in
Vernon due to its pervasive industrial character, the shift in policy
to allow for an increase in the City’s population to enhance
government accountability has led the City to identify two sites
for potential housing development and one site for emergency
shelters. The potential sites are suited for residential use since they
are generally close to schools and groceries stores located in
adjacent communities. The number of residential units that would
be could be built on these two sites will be able to accommodate
the City’s RHNA of two future housing units.
The following describes the City’s quantified objectives for the
2014-2021 planning period by income group. Since most of the
City-owned residential dwelling units have undergone some
rehabilitation since 2007, the City anticipates rehabilitating only
seven City-owned residential units. As the remaining seven that
were not renovated become vacant, the City will consider
rehabilitating these units. (New HVAC systems were installed in
these units in recent years.) The five privately owned residential
units are considered in good condition and not in need of major
repair; therefore, for this planning period, no rehabilitation of
dwelling units are planned. In quantifying dwelling unit
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production goals in Vernon, the City wants to conserve and
preserve all existing 31 housing units in the City. The City would
like to produce up to 49 dwelling units, where at least two are for
low and very low income categories.
Table H-11
Quantified Objectives for 2014-2021
Category
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above
Moderate
Income
New
Construction
2 47 0 0
Rehabilitated 0 0 7 0
Conserved 0 0 31 0
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5.0 HOUSING PLAN
The Housing Plan for the Vernon Housing Element sets forth
goals, policies, and implementing programs to address the
housing needs particular to the City of Vernon. Prior to presenting
the goals, policies, and programs, an evaluation of the programs
in the previous Housing Element (2000) is presented as a
foundation for developing the Plan for the 2008-2014 Housing
Element.
5.1 Evaluation of Previous Accomplishments
State law (California Government Code Section 65588(a)) requires
each jurisdiction to review its housing element as frequently as
appropriate and evaluate:
The appropriateness of the housing goals, objectives, and
policies in contributing to the attainment of the state housing
goal;
The effectiveness of the housing element in attainment of the
community’s housing goals and objectives; and
The progress in implementation of the housing element.
Table H-12 shows the progress the City made in implementing the
2008-2014 Housing Programs. An analysis of the effectiveness and
continued appropriateness of these programs is provided, and the
goals, policies, and programs from the 2008-2014 Housing
Element have been updated to reflect this evaluation.
The major focus of housing policy in Vernon is to preserve the
existing housing stock in the City and to ensure that existing
housing in the City is well maintained. A secondary goal is to
identify a site or sites suitable for new housing pursuant to the
City’s good governance initiative, and a site that can
accommodate emergency shelters pursuant to the requirements of
SB2.
The Housing Element addresses the health and safety of residents
living on or adjacent to industrial sites. The City actively
discourages the occupation or construction of dwelling units on or
near industrial sites since activities on industrial sites includes
operations potentially hazardous to residents. In addition, all
units are required to have adequate insulation, air conditioning,
approved air and water filtration systems, and sound insulation to
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reduce potentially adverse air quality and noise-related impacts
from adjacent industrial uses.7
7 Vernon does not require an adequate sites implementation/rezone
program per Government Code Section 65584.09; the City’s RHNA of
zero required no sites during the previous planning period.
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Table H-11
Housing Element Accomplishments for 2008-2014 Planning Period
Policy/Program Accomplishments
Goal H-1: Ensure that all housing units are maintained in decent, safe, and sanitary condition.
Policy 1.1
Continue to enforce all relevant
building and zoning codes to
ensure that all residential units
are adequately maintained.
Progress: The City's Department of Community Services is responsible
for code enforcement activities. Due to the limited number of units in
the City, staff can accurately monitor all units and has determined that
all are in good repair.
Effectiveness: The City has been effective in maintaining housing
conditions in the City, and responds to complaints as needed. By 2008,
the City completed fully renovating 19 City-owned dwelling units and
added heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and
upgraded the insulation in seven other units.
Continued Appropriateness: Code enforcement is an important
component that ensures that the limited number of units in the City
remains in good repair.
Program 1 Maintenance of City-Owned
Residences
Program 2 Code Enforcement
Policy 1.2
Require any remodeled
residential units to be equipped
with air conditioning and
sound insulation to protect
residents from exposure to
adverse environmental
conditions.
Progress: The City actively pursues maintenance on City-owned units,
providing renovations on vacated units and repairs as needed on
occupied units.
Effectiveness: The City successfully completed the renovation of 19
units in 2008. Renovations included adding HVAC systems, and
providing insulation for sound protection and energy conservation
purposes.
Continued Appropriateness: The City owns a majority of residences in
Vernon. The City is fully involved with the maintenance and upkeep of
the properties, and will continue to provide these services on other
units, as they are needed. All remodeled units will be required to
provide HVAC systems and sound insulation protection, such as dual
paned windows.
Policy 1.3
Mitigate any residential
displacement impacts occurring
as a result of residential
demolition.
Progress: No residential units were demolished during the last
planning period.
Effectiveness: The City is committed to maintaining the existing
housing units in the City.
Continued Appropriateness: The City's primary housing goal is to
preserve the existing housing units. The City is committed to
mitigating residential displacement impacts, should they occur.
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Table H-11
Housing Element Accomplishments for 2008-2014 Planning Period
Policy/Program Accomplishments
Goal H-2: Maintain all existing dwelling units within the City.
Policy 2.1
Provide for the retention of
existing residential units in the
City that are economically and
physically sound.
Progress: All units in the City were retained during the last planning
period.
Effectiveness: The 31 residential units in the City have all been
determined to be in good condition.
Continued Appropriateness: The major focus of housing policy prior
to 2012 in Vernon was to preserve the existing housing stock and
maintain safe and viable housing units.
Policy 2.2
The City will accommodate the
needs of disabled residents
through establishment of a
reasonable accommodation
ordinance or procedures for
existing units.
Progress: As of 2012, there are no assisted housing units in the City.
The City did not allow new housing prior to 2012.
Effectiveness: While there are no federally or state-assisted units in
Vernon, the City owns 26 of the 31 housing units in Vernon. These
units are rented at levels that are affordable to very low-income
tenants. City policy focuses on retention and maintenance of the 31
existing housing units, with no plans for removal of any units, City-
owned or otherwise.
Continued Appropriateness: While there is no assisted housing in the
City that requires monitoring, the City continued this program in the
2008 Housing Element, discussing assisted housing to address
Government Code Section 65583(a)(8).
Program 3 Preservation of Assisted Housing
Goal H-3: Continue to promote the availability of a range in existing unit types and sizes, and equal housing
opportunity in the City’s housing market on the basis of age, race, sex, marital status, ethnic background, source
of income, and other factors.
Policy 3.1 Prohibit discrimination in the
availability of existing housing.
Progress: The City has not been advised of any discriminatory practices
that have occurred in regards to the availability of housing. The City
will take a proactive approach in enforcing antidiscrimination laws.
Effectiveness: The City has received no complaints regarding any
discriminatory actions and will continue to enforce all fair housing law.
Continued Appropriateness: Prior to 2012, the City's Zoning
Ordinance did not allow the development of new housing in the City.
As such, housing discrimination related to the siting of housing was
not an issue. This program was updated in 2008 to address a range of
fair housing concerns related to the existing housing stock, including
access for persons with disabilities or special needs, providing greater
access to equal housing opportunity.
Program 4 Housing Opportunities for
Residents with Special Needs
Program 5 Equal Housing Opportunity
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5.2 Goals and Policies
GOAL H-1:
Ensure that all housing units are maintained in decent, safe, and
sanitary condition.
POLICY H-1.1: Continue to enforce all relevant
building and zoning codes to ensure that all residential
units are adequately maintained.
POLICY H-1.2: Require any new or residential units
undergoing a major alteration to be equipped with air
filtration systems (such as HVAC systems) and sounds
insulation (such as dual-paned windows) to protect
residents from exposure to adverse environmental
conditions.
POLICY H-1.3: Mitigate any residential displacement
impacts occurring as a result of residential demolition.
GOAL H-2:
Maintain all existing dwelling units within the City.
POLICY H-2.1: Provide for the retention of existing
residential units in the City that are economically and
physically sound.
POLICY H-2.2: Continue to accommodate the needs of
disabled residents through the adopted reasonable
accommodation procedure.
GOAL H-3:
Create opportunities for the development of new housing in
areas of the City that have the least potential for adverse impacts
associated with established industrial uses and truck routes.
Locate such new housing nearby community services.
POLICY H-3.1: Implement the Housing Overlay Zone
via the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning map to allow for
a limited amount of new housing construction.
POLICY H-3.2: Strategically locate sites for new
housing so as to minimize noise, vibration, smoke,
noxious gases, glare, heat, dust, odors, air pollution,
and other adverse impacts associated with industrial
uses, slaughtering and rendering uses, businesses that
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release toxic materials, and trucking and railroad
facilities and routes.
POLICY H-3.3: Encourage development of residential
uses in strategic proximity to schools, recreational
facilities, commercial areas, parks and other public
spaces, and transit routes.
GOAL H-4:
Continue to promote the availability of a range in existing unit
types and sizes, and equal housing opportunity in the City’s
housing market on the basis of age, race, sex, marital status,
ethnic background, source of income, homelessness, physical
disabilities, and other factors.
POLICY H-4.1: Prohibit discrimination in the
availability of existing and new housing.
POLICY H-4.2: Address the housing needs of special
populations and extremely low-income households
through emergency shelters, transitional housing,
supportive housing, and single-room occupancy units.
5.3 Programs
As discussed in this Element, the Vernon City Council has
adopted several good governance reform measures, including a
commitment to at least double the housing stock within the City.
Residential development is will be permitted at strategic locations
in Vernon. SCAG adopted a future housing need of two units in
Vernon as part of the 2014-2021 Regional Housing Needs
Assessment, recognizing that although incompatibility of locating
housing in such a heavy industrial environment may not be
appropriate, there may be certain areas in Vernon where housing
may be suitable. As such, programs to increase the City’s housing
stock are included below. As indicated in the goals and policies,
the primary goals of the Housing Element is to ensure the
maintenance of the City’s existing housing stock and to allow for
limited new housing opportunities. The following programs will
implement these goals.
Program 1: Maintenance of City-Owned Residences
The City owns 26 of the total 31 housing units in Vernon, all of
which are rented. The City is responsible for the maintenance and
upkeep of these units. As indicated in Section 2.0, Housing Needs
Assessment, of this Housing Element, all of the City-owned units
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were determined to be in good repair. In addition, in recent years
the City initiated an extensive project on all City-owned units to
ensure the continued longevity of existing units. In 2007, the City
renovated 12 units, and an additional 14 units were renovated
between 2008 and 2011. Since 2007, all 26 units have undergone
renovations. The City will continue to provide maintenance to
these units, thus ensuring upkeep for the majority of Vernon’s
housing stock.
Responsible Agency: Department of Community Services
Project Funding: Departmental Budget
Timeframe: Ongoing as needed.
Program 2: Code Enforcement
Of the five non-City owned units located in Vernon, none was
determined by the City to be in need of substantial rehabilitation.
Due to the limited number of privately owned units in the City, a
code enforcement program would have limited application.
However, it is nonetheless imperative that residential units be
adequately maintained for health, safety, and aesthetic concerns.
Community Services staff is active in the community and will
enforce the City’s code to eliminate and prevent unsafe conditions
in residential units. Community Services staff responds quickly to
code enforcement complaints in Vernon. Community Services
staff is active in the community and will actively monitor all
residential units in the City to ensure the health and safety of City
residents. Staff will respond to reports of code violations within
the week that they are reported, and enforce applicable laws to
ensure the safety and preservation of all housing units within the
City.
Responsible Agency: Department of Community Services
Project Funding: Departmental Budget
Timeframe: Ongoing
Program 3: Preservation of Assisted Housing
State law (Chapter 1451, Statutes of 1989) requires the City to
identify, analyze and propose programs within the Housing
Element to address the potential conversion of all federal, State
and locally assisted housing developments eligible to change to
non-low-income use during the next ten-year period (2008-2018).
Government Code Section 65583(8) defines assisted housing
developments as the following: “multi-family rental housing that
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receives governmental assistance under federal programs listed in
subdivision (a) of Section 65863.10, state and local multi-family
revenue bond programs, local redevelopment programs, the
federal Community Development Block Grant Program, or local
in-lieu fees. Assisted housing developments shall also include
multi-family rental units that were developed pursuant to a local
inclusionary housing program or used to qualify for a density
bonus pursuant to Section 65915-65917.”
Vernon has no assisted housing in its jurisdiction, as confirmed by
City and State HCD staff, and through review of “Inventory of
Federally Subsidized Low-Income Rental Units at Risk of
Conversion” (California Housing Partnership Corporation), and
the “Use of Housing Revenue Bond Proceeds - 1994” (California
Debt Advisory Commission). As a result, there is no housing at
risk of losing its subsidized status that must be considered in the
Housing Element.
Responsible Agency: Department of Community Services
Project Funding: Departmental Budget
Timeframe: Ongoing
Program 4: Housing Opportunities for Residents with Special
Needs
The Fair Housing Act, as amended in 1988, requires that cities and
counties provide reasonable accommodation to rules, policies,
practices, and procedures where such accommodation may be
necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal housing
opportunities. The City has adopted procedures in their Zoning
Ordinance for housing for persons with disabilities and will
provide information to residents through the City’s website.
Responsible Agency: Department of Community Services
Project Funding: Departmental Budget
Timeframe: Ongoing
Program 5: Priority Water and Sewer Services
In accordance with Government Code Section 65589.7, after the
Vernon Housing Element is adopted by City Council, a copy will
be immediately delivered to all public agencies or private entities
that provide water or sewer services to properties within Vernon.
Responsible Agency: Department of Community Services
Project Funding: Departmental Budget
Timeframe: 2013
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Program 6: Provision of Adequate Sites
The Land Use Element Housing Overlay policy allows up to 60
residential dwelling units citywide, which is more than adequate
to meet RHNA objectives for all income levels (two units).
According to the sites inventory capacity analysis, the 2.1-acre
housing site (Site A) located at 4675 52nd Drive is estimated to
accommodate up to 49 units. The 0.5-acre housing site (Site B)
located at 4675 52nd Drive can accommodate up to 12 units.
Adequate zoning is in place for Site A, via the Housing Overlay.
Site B may be considered as a potential housing site in the future.
Together, these two sites can accommodate the total dwelling
units identified under the Housing Overlay policy, not to exceed
60 units.
As described on pages 37-38, the Housing Overlay allows
residential uses with approval of a Development Agreement. This
permitting process is applied to all residential applications and is
considered necessary given Vernon’s unique industrial character.
Through a Development Agreement that City can assure that
measures will be in place to create the best possible housing
solutions. The Development Agreement must at a minimum
ensure that adequate emergency access is provided, that the
development includes suitable open space amenities, and parking
be provided to meet the anticipated needs of residents.
On the two sites where the Housing Overlay applies, Zoning
Ordinance regulations will allow for densities of up to 30 units per
acre. The overlay exclusively allows for residential uses (no
mixed use). Given the size of the largest site, at least 16 units can
be constructed, per Section 65583.2(h) and (i) of the Government
Code. The Housing Overlay is being adopted in conjunction with
adoption of the Housing Element.
The site on 52nd Street is to be developed with units all affordable
to lower-income households, with the developer seeking Low
Income Housing Tax Credit funding. In the event this
development project does not move forward, the City will
continue to seek a developer who can provide similar housing.
While no density bonus has been deemed necessary to incentivize
development of affordable housing, the City recognizes that
developers can request a density bonus pursuant to State law.
Because land use policy will not allow for additional housing
development beyond the two sites identified in this element and
given that densities are sufficient to encourage affordable housing
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projects, the City does not see the need to adopt specific
regulations for density bonuses. Thus, the City Zoning Ordinance
will be amended simply to reference State law.
With regard to housing persons in need of emergency shelter, in
conjunction with adoption of the Housing Element the City has
adopted Zoning Ordinance to establish an Emergency Housing
overlay zone. This zone, applied to a large property in the
northwest portion of Vernon, allows emergency shelters by right
(see Figure H-5). The property is over five acres in size and can
accommodate one or more shelters. Like all other properties in
Vernon, the site is surrounded by industrial uses. However, this
particular site is easily accessible from transit routes along Santa
Fe Avenue and Alameda Street. The site is currently vacant and
owned by the Alameda Corridor Transportation Agency.
Responsible Agency: Department of Community Services
Project Funding: Departmental Budget
Timeframe: Development of housing to accommodate the
RHNA by 2015; amend Zoning Ordinance by May 2013 to
include reference to State law regarding density bonus
provisions; immediate availability of Emergency Housing
Overlay site for any application for such use.
Program 7: Equal Housing Opportunity
The Vernon City Clerk’s Department is responsible for referring
equal housing opportunity questions. Any questions or concerns
raised by residents will be accepted by the City Clerk and brought
before City Council for resolution. In order to disseminate
information on fair housing resources more broadly, the City will
place a link on the City’s website that refers to the Housing Rights
Center Frequently Asked Questions webpage on housing
discrimination.
Also, persons in need of transitional and supportive housing can
readily be accommodated within any housing development
proposed in the Housing Overlay zone. In conjunction with
adoption of this Housing Element, the City has amended the
Zoning Ordinance to define transitional and supportive housing
as a standard residential uses of property permitted within the
Housing Overlay zone. Any proposal for such housing is subject
to the same permitting requirements (approval of a Development
Agreement to define the site plan and development parameters)
as any other type of housing.
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Responsible Agency: Department of Community Services;
City Clerk
Project Funding: Departmental Budget
Timeframe: June 2013
5.3 Redevelopment Agency Dissolution
On December 29, 2011 the California Supreme Court issued a
ruling upholding AB 1X 26, legislation that called for the
elimination of hundreds of local redevelopment agencies in the
state, including the Redevelopment Agency for the City of
Vernon.
The City of Vernon elected to become the Successor Agency of the
former Vernon Redevelopment Agency and established an
Oversight Board. As the Successor Agency, the Oversight Board
oversees certain fiscal management of former Agency fund. This
includes carrying out existing projects that are in various stages of
development.
The City was not required to set aside 20 percent of the tax
increate collected in the Industrial Redevelopment Project Area to
be used by the Agency to increase the City’s supply of affordable
housing, because it determined that were was no housing need in
the City. Therefore, there are no existing housing set-aside funds
for the Industrial Redevelopment Project Area.
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SAFETY ELEMENT
1.0 PURPOSE AND FOCUS
1.1 Purpose
The Safety Element identifies the natural and man-made
hazards which affect public safety in the City, and establishes
policies the City will pursue to minimize associated risks to
life and property. Because these hazards can have significant
economic consequences, identifying, understanding, and
guarding against these hazards greatly benefits those who
own property, work, and live in Vernon.
1.2 Focus
Several different types of events could create critical situations
affecting public safety in Vernon. Generally, public safety
risks can be divided into two categories: environmental events
and events arising from human actions. In Vernon,
environmental events include earthquakes and flooding.
Human-caused hazards such as chemical spills, hazardous
materials release, and train, truck or plane accidents have
greater potential to cause upset in Vernon given its industrial
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nature. Increasingly in all cities in the nation, the threat of
terrorist activity represents a new public safety concern
requiring special treatment. This Element addresses each of
these potential safety risks and discusses how the City will
respond to each. Also addressed are evacuation routes
necessary to move people away from hazardous conditions.
2.0 IDENTIFYING AND GUARDING AGAINST
HAZARDS
Four natural hazards of particular importance that could affect
Vernon are identified in the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Earthquakes represent a significant threat, with the associated
strong ground shaking and possibility of liquefaction in some
areas. Flooding is a concern as well, with Los Angeles River as
the major source. Unusual rainfall amounts may also cause
flooding if storm drain facilities are inadequate to
accommodate the resulting high volume of runoff. Inundation
from dam failure is a remote possibility but must nevertheless
be addressed. The fourth natural hazard is a significant
windstorm event. Southern California is occasionally raked
by moderate to severe wind events called “Santa Ana winds”
that blow hot, dry air into the Los Angeles Basin from the
desert. These winds tend to be most severe downwind of
mountain passes, but can affect the urban flatlands as well.
Wind speeds of up to 65 miles per hour are not uncommon,
and local gusts may substantially exceed these speeds.
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Since Vernon and its surrounding areas are completely
urbanized, with little natural vegetation, there is almost no
risk of damage from wildfires. Urban fire protection is
discussed in Section 2.2 of this Element.
Human-caused hazards include the risk of explosion or leaks
from stored chemical and petroleum products, or from
derailment or collision of railcars or trucks carrying hazardous
chemical or materials. Chemical spills are also a concern
because of the industrial nature of the uses in Vernon. Fire
hazards are prevalent due to the nature of the industrial uses
and intensely developed character of properties. A fire during
a windstorm, which combines both a natural and a human-
caused hazard, can represent a serious threat to public safety.
Some events are particularly difficult to anticipate and prepare
a programmed response for. Since the 9/11 attack on New
York’s World Trade Center, the threat of terrorist activity has
been of major concern to the nation and the world. As with
both natural and human-caused hazards, a terrorist event
could occur outside Vernon yet directly impact the City.
Programs to deal with such an event require a cooperative
approach with regional agencies.
Activities such as a labor strike or other demonstration usually
present a low risk to public safety, but public safety personnel
must plan for responses to these situations to maintain public
order.
Railcars carrying
materials through
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The City’s Standardized Emergency Management System
(SEMS) Multi-Hazard Functional Plan (MHFP) discusses and
contains programs and plans for emergency responses to the
safety concerns described above. This document includes pre-
emergency preparedness plans and programs for mutual aid
between organizations for virtually any emergency situation.
2.1 Natural Hazards
Seismic Event
Southern California is one of the most seismically active
regions of the United States, given its location at the edge of
the Pacific Plate. Although no major faults have been
identified by Alquist-Priolo statewide mapping efforts as
crossing through Vernon, the many fault systems that traverse
Los Angeles County and the broader region, along with
unmapped blind thrusts, have the potential to cause damage
in the City in the event of an earthquake. Figure S-1 identifies
regional fault systems, including major faults within 20 miles
of the City. Severe ground shaking can cause damage to
buildings with corresponding threats of injury or loss of life.
Figure S-1: Regional Faults
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A secondary effect of ground shaking is soil liquefaction,
which can result in building instability or failure. This is not
considered a serious threat in Vernon, but some areas of the
City could be affected (see Figure S-2). Liquefaction can occur
when loose, unconsolidated, water-laden soils lose their
structure during strong ground shaking. These hazards can be
mitigated at the development stage through the removal and
re-compaction of suspect soils. Vernon’s standard practice of
requiring engineering studies for new development projects
reduces the risk of liquefaction hazards in those susceptible
areas identified on Figure S-2.
Figure S-2: Liquefaction Zone
In addition to damage to buildings, earthquakes often result in
damage to public and private infrastructure. Ruptured gas or
oil lines may result in explosions or leaks, and facilities storing
chemicals or flammable materials may also be damaged
causing leaks or explosion. Water lines, sewer lines, and
reservoirs can also be damaged. Electrical facilities,
particularly transformer and power lines, are susceptible to
damage resulting in a possible injury or loss of life as well as a
power loss.
To reduce the scope of damage in the event of an earthquake,
Vernon will continue to require new construction to meet
mandated seismic safety codes. Retrofit of older structures
will continue pursuant to Municipal Code requirements, and
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Los Angeles River
the City will continue ongoing efforts to upgrade
infrastructure pursuant to the Capital Improvement Plan. In
addition, the programs the City has in place to guard against
hazardous materials spills and releases also help to protect
these materials from being released during ground-shaking
hazards. Through both preventative measures and strong,
organized emergency response, Vernon will continue to take
steps to minimize risks associated with earthquakes.
Flooding
Although the Los Angeles River flows through Vernon for a
distance longer than three miles and would frequently
overflow its banks under historic natural conditions, the river
was contained within a concrete-lined flood control channel
early in the twentieth century, substantially reducing the
potential for overflowing of the river banks or overtopping of
the dams that could cause flooding of adjacent areas. In the
rainy season of 2004-2005, the Los Angeles area received the
second highest rainfall ever recorded, approximately three
times the normal amount, yet the river channel proved
adequate to accommodate this flow.
In the past, localized flooding has
occurred during heavy rainstorms.
However, storm drain improvements
have substantially reduced this
problem.
Flood hazards related to storm
events generally are described in
terms of a 100-year or 500-year flood.
A 100-year flood is defined as a
major flood event that has a one
percent or greater chance of
occurring during any one year.
Flood hazard planning practices address such storms, as well
as 500-year events. These floods are considered severe;
however, these floods can be reasonably predicted and
therefore reasonably mitigated. With the flood control system
of the Los Angeles River in place, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency does not identify any 100-year
floodplain areas in the City of Vernon. FEMA maps identify a
small portion of southeast Vernon within the 500-year flood
zone (Figure S-3). The existing flood control system appears to
be adequate to serve the City’s needs.
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Figure S-3: FEMA Flood Hazard Zones
Dam Inundation
D a m i n u n d a t i o n o c c u r s w h e n s t r u c t u r a l d a m a g e t o a d a m
results in a flood. Dam failure can occur due to an earthquake,
erosion, design flaw, or water overflow during storms. Dam
inundation maps represent the best estimate of where water
would flow in if a dam with a full reservoir suddenly failed
completely. Figure S-4 shows areas that would be affected in
the event of dam failure.
Nearly all of the land in Vernon lies within the potential
inundation areas for both Hansen Dam and Sepulveda Dam,
which are located in separate areas of the San Fernando
Valley, more than 20 miles northwest of the City. In the
unlikely event that a catastrophic earthquake causes the
collapse of either of these dams, water and debris would flow
to and then generally along the Los Angeles River in a fairly
narrow stream before spreading out over a swath of the
coastal plain several miles wide, including Vernon.
The official map from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
predicts that the flow from Sepulveda Dam, 24 miles away
from Vernon, would take more than eight hours to reach the
City. Flow from Hansen Dam, also 24 miles away, is predicted
to take more than 19 hours to reach Vernon. The flow from
either dam would probably peak at a depth of 2 feet in the
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Figure S-4: Dam Inundation Areas
vicinity of Vernon. The expected long delay between dam
breach and the arrival of the flow should give ample time for
emergency services to respond, as outlined in the City’s SEMS
Multi-Hazard Functional Plan (MHFP).
Windstorms
Windstorms present a potential hazard through their ability to
damage buildings and public facilities such as street traffic
control lights and public signs. In addition to the damage to
buildings, the most significant threat to public safety is from
flying debris. While this problem is not usually as severe as
that experienced in hurricanes or tornados, maintaining public
awareness of the hazard is important.
Regionally, the hot, dry Santa Ana winds can create severe
brushfire dangers, but this is not a particularly severe problem
in Vernon, as there is little vegetation.
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2.2 Human-caused Hazards
Risk of Explosion and Hazardous Materials Spills
Many varied materials of an explosive or hazardous nature are
stored and used by many businesses in Vernon. Because of
the industrial nature of the City, the geographic scope is
citywide. In addition, the presence of major rail lines and
transfer yards, together with the Long Beach Freeway (I-710)
and Alameda Corridor, which carry high volumes of truck
and train traffic to and from the ports, pose real threats in the
event of a spill.
To address local storage issues, the City Environmental Health
Department maintains a complete inventory of the locations
where hazardous materials are stored and used. A detailed
response program defines the actions to be taken by the Fire
Department and Environmental Health Department in the
event of a problem involving a spill or explosion. This
program focuses on the evacuation of persons, as well as
containment and cleanup.
With regard to terrorism concerns, possible targets in Vernon
include the major rail yards, power generation facilities, and
any business with significant volumes of hazardous materials.
Federal agencies are responsible for safe-guarding
transportation facilities, and Vernon will cooperate with these
agencies in these efforts. With regard to protection of local
businesses, routine patrol activities of the Police Department
and heightened training and vigilance are undertaken in order
to address these concerns. The City will provide Police
personnel with appropriate training to minimize such threats.
Hazardous Materials
Emergency Response operate
the Spartan Super Vac
Hazardous Materials Unit
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Fire Department
The Vernon Fire Department is rated as Class I by Insurance
Services Office, Inc., one of only ten cities in California and 35
nationwide to earn this distinction. The Department provides
a variety of emergency services, including fire protection,
emergency medical services, urban search and rescue, and
hazardous materials control.
Staff at each of Vernon’s four fire stations is fully trained for
fighting fires. Each station is equipped with three to six
response vehicles, but also has its own specialization. Fire
Station 1 at 3375 Fruitland Avenue serves both as Fire
Department headquarters and training center. The personnel
at Fire Station 2, rebuilt in 2007 at 4301 Santa Fe Avenue,
adjacent to City Hall, are all trained as hazardous materials
specialists. Paramedics trained in advanced life support at
Fire Station 3, at 2800 Soto Street, respond to all emergency
situations, and this station is also home to a squad trained in
all manners of urban search and rescue techniques. Despite
being in a completely urbanized area, Fire Station 4 sends
specialized personnel to respond to wildfires through the
statewide mutual aid system.
3.0 GOALS AND POLICIES
Vernon has fewer than 200 permanent residents, but the
employment population approaches 45,000 during a typical
24-hour period. Police, fire, and paramedic facilities and
personnel must be adequate to provide services to this larger
community of workers. Public safety personnel must be
prepared to handle potential emergency situations of all kinds:
hazardous materials spills, explosions, earthquakes, and train
accidents. Additionally, as an industrial city, Vernon must be
prepared for the possibility of labor issues such as strikes
disrupting the City and requiring responses from public safety
personnel.
GOAL S-1
Minimize the risk to public health, safety, and welfare
associated with the presence of natural and human-caused
hazards.
POLICY S-1.1: Periodically update and maintain
the Multi-hazard Functional Plan in an effort to
identify potential contingencies and emergency
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conditions and define the necessary response by
public safety and other personnel.
POLICY S-1.2: Cooperate with other jurisdictions
in the southeast area of Los Angeles County to
maintain an up-to-date emergency response system
for the region.
POLICY S-1.3: Prepare and disseminate
information to residents and businesses on
preparing for and responding to a major
earthquake or potential terrorist threat.
POLICY S-1.4: Maintain the public water
distribution and supply system facilities to provide
adequate capacity to meet both everyday and
emergency fire-flow needs.
POLICY S-1.5: Coordinate with the Los Angeles
Unified School District for protection and or
evacuation of school children in the event of an
emergency condition, which could affect the
schools in or near Vernon.
GOAL S-2
Provide a high degree of protection for all residents and
workers from hazardous materials and the hazards
associated with transport of such materials.
POLICY S-2.1: Continue to support and encourage
State efforts to identify existing or previously
existing hazardous waste generators or disposal
sites in the City of Vernon.
POLICY S-2.2: Continue to require every business
to maintain a list of the chemicals and other
hazardous materials used or stored on site in
accordance with appropriate material safety data
sheets and otherwise in accordance with law, and
to provide that list to the Fire Department and
Environmental Health Department. Require that
the Fire Department and Environmental Health
Department to maintain a list of such materials and
the location where they are stored or used to
permit emergency personnel to respond
appropriately, if required.
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POLICY S-2.3: Permit new residential uses only
within the Housing Overlay District. Strategically
identify sites for new housing in areas determined
to be most compatible for housing with limited
hazard impacts.
GOAL S-3
Maintain high standards for the provision of City emergency
services.
POLICY S-3.1: Establish and implement plans for
continuity of government for Vernon in the event
of a catastrophe.
POLICY S-3.2: Require businesses handling,
transporting, or producing materials considered
acutely hazardous to prepare contingency plans for
accidents involving these chemicals.
POLICY S-3.3: Support the development and
continued updating of public safety education
programs.
POLICY S-3.4: Undertake steps to inform all
residents and businesses of the importance of
visible and clearly legible signs and street numbers
in shortening the response time of emergency
personnel.
POLICY S-3.5: Periodically review the City's
emergency service equipment to determine if it is
adequate to meet the needs of changing land uses
and development types.
POLICY S-3.6: Require new development projects
that necessitate the purchase of public safety
equipment to underwrite or share in purchase
costs.
POLICY S-3.7: Develop a new Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) with adequate space and
facilities to respond to any emergency situation
which may arise.
POLICY S-3.8: Continue to support the Vernon
Fire Department in its effort to maintain its high
rating.
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GOAL S-4
Provide a high degree of protection for all workers and
residents in the event of any disaster.
POLICY S-4.1: Review the risks related to a
possible train derailment or collision, and develop
appropriate response programs.
POLICY S-4.2: Review the design of new
development projects to consider public safety and
issues such as emergency access, defensible space,
and overall safety.
POLICY S-4.3: Design and maintain an effective
plan for the prompt evacuation of the City in the
event of a dam inundation or other major disaster
requiring the removal of workers or residents from
Vernon.
POLICY S-4.4: Identify facilities for use as
emergency/disaster shelters for those unable to
leave or required to stay within the City in the
event of a major disaster or emergency event.
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VERNON GENERAL PLAN
RESOURCES ELEMENT
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RESOURCES ELEMENT
1.0 PURPOSE AND FOCUS
1.1 Purpose
As a fully developed city, Vernon has few remaining natural
resources in the conventional sense of undeveloped land,
native vegetation, and wildlife habitat. The two natural
resources that are present and important are groundwater and
the air. Both have been affected by urban development, but
both sustain development in the City and respresent critical
regional resources. Vernon’s groundwater serves as a portion
of the City’s water supply. Clean air, of course, provides a
healthier environment and may help minimize some aspects
of global warming.
The open spaces that exist in Vernon are limited to privately
owned landscaping around buildings, utility easements, rail
yards, and the Los Angeles River.
Given the industrial nature of Vernon, expanses of open space
are not needed for recreational purposes. However, open
space does provide visual relief from hard urban surfaces.
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This Element establishes City policies intended to best manage
the limited available natural resources in Vernon and to
encourage continued participation in broader efforts to protect
the environment from harmful human activities.
1.2 Focus
This Resources Element combines two elements required by
the California Government Code–the Conservation Element
and the Open Space Element–and focuses on the protection
and preservation of resources within the City. In addition to
groundwater and air resources, additional resource issues
addressed are local open space, historic/cultural resources,
and the national issue of energy use.
2.0 IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING LOCAL
RESOURCES
2.1 Water Quality and Supply
Potable water resources in Vernon are limited to the
groundwater basins that underlie the City (and surrounding
lands) and recycled water. Local groundwater is contained
within the Los Angeles River and Gaspar aquifers, which
supply a significant portion of the water used by businesses in
Vernon. Because these basins extend beneath surrounding
jurisdictions, activities both in Vernon and other cities affect
the quantity and quality of groundwater. Potential
contamination and depletion of the underground basins have
been historic concerns, and conditions are continuously
monitored to guard against possible interruption of supply.
Water quality standards established by federal and State
agencies and requirements for water quality monitoring
protect industrial users from contamination and ensure sage
drinking water supplies. In particular, National Pollution
Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) requirements
enforced by the State Regional Water Quality Control Board
require the control and clean up of surface runoff prior to its
discharge into storm drain systems and ultimately, into
groundwater basins or surface waters. State agencies continue
to press for percolation as a means of reclaiming stormwater
runoff, both as a mechanism to replenish aquifers and to allow
for continued natural cleaning processes. Given Vernon’s
built-out condition and the severe lack of open space, clean-up
and recharge via percolation proves difficult.
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As described in the Circulation and Infrastructure Element,
three water agencies supply water within Vernon (see Figure
CI-3). Most of the geographical are of Vernon is supplied by
the City’s Water Department. The California Water Service
Company (Cal Water), East Los Angeles District, Commerce
System serves some of the northeast portion of Vernon, and a
small portion of southeast Vernon is serviced by Maywood
Mutual Water Company Number 3.
Many of the food processing and other industries common in
Vernon are water-intensive uses. Analysis of water resources
for the City of Vernon Water Department, including supply
sources, is contained in the 2010 Urban Water Management Plan
(which is periodically updated). In 2005, water use in
Vernon’s service area was approximately 12,000 acre-feet per
year (AFY).1 By 2010, water use had decreased to
approximately 9,000 AFY. Of that, approximately 84 percent
of the water supply was obtained from groundwater sources.
Less than eight percent was purchased from the Central Basin
Municipal Water District (CBMWD), and slightly more than
eight percent came from recycled water supplies.
As reported in the City’s 2010 Urban Water Management Plan,
water demand in 2025 is projected to increase to
approximately 13,800 AFY (which assumed construction of a
new power plant). As stated in the plan, Vernon’s
infrastructure is designed to meet a high level of demand from
the commercial and industrial sectors; associated water
demand may shift over time depending on current businesses
and industrial practices. By planning for this high level of
demand, sufficient flexibility is provided over the long term to
maintain the City’s business plan.
Water conservation programs are in place, and internal water
recycling by specific businesses helps reduce overall demand.
Because Vernon is built out, new businesses will simply
replace those that exist today, and water consumption over
time normally would not be expected to increase significantly.
By 2035, water supply is anticipated to increase substantially
(by approximately 145 percent) due largely to the increase in
supply from recycled water sources. The number of acre-feet
produced from the City Water Department’s wells is not
1 An acre-foot of water equals 325,851 gallons, or about the amount
of water a family of four consumes in a year.
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expected to substantially increase, and the amount purchased
from CBMWD is expected to approximately double. By 2035,
Vernon’s water supply profile is projected to be 37 percent
from groundwater, 10 percent from CBMWD, and 53 percent
from recycled sources. The majority of any new demand will
be served throught the use of recycled water, indicating the
City’s commitment to conservation of its water resources,
good water management practices, and sustainability of
resources.
Parts of northeastern Vernon are within California Water
Service Company’s (Cal Water’s) District. Since the area is
completely urbanized, annual growth is very slow; since 1980
the amount of water used in the service area has never
increased by more than 0.5 percent from year to year.
Only 30 of Maywood Mutual Water Company #3’s 2,000
service connections are in the City of Vernon; the rest are in
the Cities of Maywood and Bell. In 2006, Vernon’s
connections totaled 34.5 acre-feet of water usage. Early in 2007
a new Matheson Tri-Gas plant opened in this area, which had
been projected to add 150 annual acre-feet of usage, but has
instead shown to only use water commensurate with a 30 acre-
feet per year increase in water usage.
Maywood Mutual #3 currently derives all of its water supplies
from its own groundwater wells. Its three wells are capable of
producing approximately 4,500 acre-feet per year, and have
historically produced between 1,400 and 1,750 acre-feet per
year. Agreements are in place with the Metropolitan Water
District that would allow Maywood Mutual #3 to purchase
2,500 acre-feet of water per year if necessary, for a total
possible supply of 7,000 acre-feet per year. This would be
more than four times the current usage within Maywood
Mutual #3’s service area. Maywood Mutual #3 reports that
groundwater production is adequate for current and any
foreseen future demand.
2.2 Air Quality
The quality of the air in Southern California is determined by
many regional factors: prevailing winds, persistent inversion
conditions, the commute habits of 10 million-plus people
within the air basin, and the presence of major ports and
industry. Vernon lies within the South Coast Air Basin, a
geographic area that extends from the Pacific Ocean to the San
Gabriel Mountains, and from the Ventura County boundary
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east to the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. The air
basin is a non-attainment area for federal and State air quality
standards for ozone, particulate matter less than 10 microns in
diameter (PM10), particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in
diameter (PM2.5), and lead. The basin is a non-attainment area
for State standards with regard to nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
regulates air quality improvement programs within the basin
and works to improve regional air quality to achieve federal
and State standards.
At the local level, emissions from stationary sources (industry,
power plants, etc.) and from vehicles discharge chemicals and
particulate matter into the air, and these emissions are further
transformed in the atmosphere by photochemical action into
ozone and other health-threatening pollutants. As heavy
industry is prevalent in Vernon, most local businesses are
heavily regulated by SCAQMD. Emissions from trucks, cars,
and trains are regulated by State and federal agencies,
meaning the Vernon City Council and City staff have little
ability to affect those factors that most significantly contribute
to regional air quality conditions.
However, the City recognizes its responsibility to participate
in regional efforts to continue to improve air quality. City
programs in this regard include City purchase and use of
alternative fuel vehicles and fuel-efficient vehicles. In 2006,
about 3.5 percent of the vehicles owned by the City used
alternative fuels. As the City replaces its fleet of vehicles,
consideration and priority will be given to the purchase of
more vehicles using hybrid or electric engines or other
emerging technologies that replace fossil fuels.
Because motor vehicles represent a significant source of
pollutant emissions, one key approach to reducing emissions
is to reduce vehicle miles traveled. In 2006, businesses in
Vernon employed 44,225 workers locally. Many employers
have large workforces, offering opportunities for carpooling
and other ride-sharing arrangements. Also, many Metro bus
lines serve the City, and Blue Line light rail has stops that
readily serve Vernon businesses (provided one is willing to
walk or take bus connections from the train stations). The City
is in a position to encourage transit use and ride sharing by
serving as an information hub and clearinghouse for local
businesses. Reducing the volume of cars on local streets can
help reduce regional emissions and allow Vernon to
contribute to regional air quality improvements.
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2.3 Global Warming
In 2006, the California Legislature adopted AB 32, the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006, to address concerns regarding
the potential impact of climate change on the State’s economy
and the environment. The legislation requires the California
Air Resources Board to determine the level of greenhouse
gases produced in 1990 and outline strategies to ensure that
the level of emissions in 2020 do not exceed the 1990 level. The
overall goal is to establish a comprehensive program of
regulatory and market mechanisms to achieve real,
quantifiable, cost-effective reductions of greenhouse gas
emissions. Specifically, AB 32 (as codified in the California
Health and Safety Code) requires the California Air Resources
Board to:
Establish a statewide greenhouse gas emissions cap for
2020, based on 1990 emissions
Adopt mandatory reporting rules for significant
sources of greenhouse gases
Adopt a plan indicating how emission reductions will
be achieved from significant greenhouse gas sources
via regulations, market mechanisms, and other actions
Adopt regulations to achieve the maximum
technologically feasible and cost-effective reductions in
greenhouse gas, including provisions for using both
market mechanisms and alternative compliance
mechanisms
SB 375, passed into law in 2008, has the goal of fostering
development patterns—and more compact patterns in
particular—that reduce the need to drive, thereby reducing air
pollution from car exhaust, conserving water, and protecting
habitat, among other benefits. This law is designed to align
regional land use, housing, and transportation plans with
greenhouse gas reduction targets.
In Vernon, emissions are regulated by the Southern California
Air Quality District, as well as State and federal agencies. The
agencies have imposed regulations to reduce emissions from
both stationary and vehicular sources. These actions have led
to a substantial improvement in air quality in the Southern
California air basin and presumably have had a concurrent
effect on greenhouse gas emissions. Further reductions are
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anticipated as new requirements are imposed by current
legislation and regulations.
The City of Vernon is a built out city, and the General Plan
does not provide for any substantive increase in either square
footage in industrial development or substantive increases in
employment (see Table LU-1 in the Land Use Element).
Future residential development is limited pursuant to the
Land Use Element. This limited residential development will
provide a new housing opportunity for local workers to live
near places of employment in Vernon, furthering SB 375 goals.
Given the limited changes anticipated as part of this General
Plan, the issue of increased emissions resulting from growth is
not a significant concern.
2.4 Energy Supplies
Industrial businesses in Vernon require reliable energy
supplies for industrial processes and refrigeration. In 1932,
the citizens of Vernon supported a bond measure that
authorized the City to construct a power plant. This enabled
the City to build its own electric power generating plant—to
meet the needs of this “exclusively industrial city”. Since then,
the City has been able to provide reliable and comparatively
low-cost electric power to its customers. In 2005, the City
completed construction of the Malburg Generating Station, a
new natural-gas-powered power plant that provides electricity
to many businesses in Vernon.
The City recognizes that energy conservation benefits
consumers in the form of lower energy costs. Conservation
also reduces the need for construction of costly new energy
production facilities. Finally, conservation helps efforts to
improve regional air quality by reducing pollutant emissions
from older power generation plants in Southern California.
Vernon. The City is committed to working with local
businesses to help them be energy efficient and help keep rates
low.
2.5 Open Space
The major open space resources in Vernon consist of the Los
Angeles River Channel and utility easements. No riparian
habitat exists, as the Los Angeles River channel is concrete
lined along this portion of the river. Given the City’s industrial
character, Vernon does not contain and does not have a need
for public parks. Private open spaces on industrial properties
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are limited as well, as most buildings are built to the sidewalk
line, leaving limited area for on-site landscaping. Over time,
requirements for site-specific runoff control may result in
property owners devoting portions of setback or parking areas
to green space.
Additional green space may also be added through the middle
of Vernon if plans progress for the “re-greening” of the Los
Angeles River. The Los Angeles River Master Plan, adopted
by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 1996, calls
for a greenway along the bank, a trail and murals along the
west levee, an interpretive exhibit near the Bandini Avenue
crossing, and a passive park area near Atlantic Avenue. As of
2007, no funding source or preliminary plan for creation of
additional open space within the City of Vernon currently
exists.
2.6 Cultural Resources
In 1847, the Mexican militia fought U.S. troops under the
command of U.S. Army General Stephen Watts Kearny and
U.S. Navy Captain Robert F. Stockton along the San Gabriel
River. The battle of La Mesa, in present-day Vernon, occurred
on January 9, 1847 and ended with the Mexicans overwhelmed
by a strong American advance. On January 10, Mexican
leaders surrendered peacefully to the Americans, who
promptly occupied the city of Los Angeles.
Between 1847 and the early years of the twentieth century, the
lands that now comprise Vernon were dedicated largely to
agriculture, with John B. Leonis representing one of the key
ranchers/landholders in the area. Vernon incorporated in
1905 as an “exclusively industrial” city and was named after a
dirt road, Vernon Avenue, crossing its center. In the following
years, many diverse industries established major facilities in
the City, taking advantage of the rail access and, with the
construction in 1932 of a City-owned power plant, low-cost
electricity.
The industrial buildings that house these diverse industries
well serve their industrial functions, but also display
architecture representative of distinct periods and styles. The
busy building period of the 1920s and ‘30s produced several
Streamline Moderne structures, and wonderful brick buildings
can be found throughout the City. A notable landmark is the
Farmer John mural surrounding the company’s meat
processing facility on Vernon Avenue.
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Vernon will assist in the effort to preserve the memory of early
Los Angeles, and tell the story of its growth and development,
through taking and retaining photographs of buildings and
structures that may have architectural or historic interest.
3.0 GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL R-1
Conserve and protect the region's water and energy
resources.
POLICY R-1.1: Encourage water conservation and
the use of recycled water in new developments and
by all industries.
POLICY R-1.2: Support the use of energy-saving
designs and equipment in all new development
and reconstruction projects.
POLICY R-1.3: Seek and pursue the most
practicable and cost-effective means of
implementing National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination Systems requirements.
GOAL R-2
Contribute to the continued gradual improvement of air
quality in the South Coast Air Basin.
POLICY R-2.1: Coordinate and cooperate with the
South Coast Air Quality Management District and
Southern California Association of Governments in
efforts to implement the regional Air Quality
Management Plan.
POLICY R-2.2: Encourage and facilitate the use of
public transportation to reduce emissions
associated with automobile use.
POLICY R-2.3: Continue to expand the number of
City-owned alternative fuels vehicles, hybrid
vehicles, and other energy-efficient vehicles as they
may be available.
POLICY R-2.4: Maximize the amount of clean
electrical power produced while minimizing
emissions from power production plants.
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POLICY R-2.5: Consult with the Gateway Cities
Council of Governments, regional planning
agencies, and surrounding municipalities to
coordinate land use, circulation, and infrastructure
improvement efforts.
GOAL R-3
Preserve established open spaces, and look for opportunities
to create new open space areas that can benefit the health
and welfare of workers and residents in Vernon.
POLICY R-3.1: Continue to maintain landscaped
areas at City facilities as appropriate.
POLICY R-3.2: Cooperate with regional efforts to
upgrade the appearance and open space value of
the Los Angeles River Channel.
POLICY R-3.3: Encourage private property owners
and industries to establish and maintain private
landscaped areas for the benefit of employees.
POLICY R-3.4: Continue the City's street tree
planting and tree maintenance programs.
GOAL R-4
Recognize and preserve Vernon’s contributions to the
industrial and architectural history of Los Angeles.
POLICY R-4.1: Expand available cultural resource
information by establishing a City-maintained
database of historic sites and facilities.
POLICY R-4.2: Support the efforts of interested
agencies or private organizations to undertake
surveys or other research efforts to document
buildings and places in Vernon of historic and/or
architectural significance.
POLICY R-4.3: Ensure compliance with CEQA
provisions regarding cultural resources at the time
buildings or places of identified or potential
historic or architectural merit are proposed for
demolition.
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POLICY R-4.4: Establish local programs and
practices that recognize places of local or other
historic significance.
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VERNON GENERAL PLAN
NOISE ELEMENT
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NOISE ELEMENT
1.0 PURPOSE AND FOCUS
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Noise Element is to identify significant
s o u r c e s o f n o i s e i n V e r n o n a n d t o i d e n t i f y w a y s t o p r o t e c t
people living and working in Vernon from extensive exposure
to excessive or unhealthy noise levels. Per the California
Administrative Code, all general plans must include a Noise
Element. The Noise Element sets the framework for working
toward and maintaining environmental noise control
appropriate to individual communities. The Element
establishes goals, policies, and programs that identify possible
approaches to protecting the business community and the few
people living in Vernon from excessive noise.
1.2 Focus
In recognition of the adverse health effects associated with
excessive noise, the California Government Code, Section
65302(f), identifies the types of community noise to be
addressed in the General Plan. The Noise Element is to
identify noise sources from:
Freeways and street systems;
Freight on-line railroad operations;
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Local industrial plants, including, but not limited to,
railroad classification yards; and
Other stationary ground noise sources identified by
local agencies as contributing to the community noise
environment.
Vernon is unique in that its status as an all-industrial
community establishes different sensitivities regarding noise
than those present in typical suburban or even mixed-use
urban areas. Local businesses are not significantly impacted by
higher noise levels that would not be appropriate in a
residential neighborhood or near schools, parks, or hospitals.
2.0 ABOUT NOISE
Noise is often defined as unwanted, excessive, or irksome
sound. Sound – and noise – consists of waves of energy that
we receive and interpret. To describe the character of a
particular noise, acousticians must have information about:
The amplitude and amplitude variation of the
acoustical wave,
The frequency (pitch) content of the noise, and
The duration of the noise.
2.1 Noise Metrics
Definitions of the most commonly used terms encountered in
community noise assessments and noise control are provided
in the General Plan Glossary. Of these terms, the A-weighted
sound pressure level, or dB(A), is the scale of measurement
that is most useful in community noise measurement. This
sound level is measured in decibels to provide a scale with the
range and characteristics most consistent with that of peoples'
sensitivity to sounds, as described below.
Since decibels are logarithmic units, sound pressure levels
cannot be added or subtracted by ordinary arithmetic means.
For example, if one automobile produces a sound pressure
level of 70 dB when it passes an observer, two cars passing
simultaneously would not produce 140 dB. In fact, they would
combine to produce 73 dB. This same principle can be applied
to other traffic quantities as well. In other words, doubling the
traffic volume on a street or the speed of the traffic will
increase the traffic noise level by 3 dB. Conversely, halving the
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traffic volume or speed will reduce the traffic noise level by 3
dB.
Sound pressure level alone is not a reliable indicator of
loudness. The frequency or pitch of a sound also has a
substantial effect on how humans will respond. While the
intensity of the sound is a purely physical quantity, the
loudness or human response depends on the characteristics of
the human ear.
Human hearing is limited not only to the range of audible
frequencies, but also in the way it perceives the sound
pressure level in that range. In general, the healthy human ear
is most sensitive to sounds between 1,000 hertz (Hz) and 5,000
Hz, and perceives both higher and lower frequency sounds of
the same magnitude with less intensity. To approximate the
frequency response of the human ear, a series of sound
pressure level adjustments is usually applied to the sound
measured by a sound level meter. The adjustments, or
weighting network, are frequency dependent.
The A-scale approximates the frequency response of the
average young ear when listening to most ordinary everyday
sounds. When people make relative judgments of the loudness
or annoyance of a sound, their judgments correlate well with
the A-scale sound levels of those sounds. A range of noise
levels associated with common indoor and outdoor activities
is shown in Figure N-1.
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Figure N-1: Examples of Noise Levels
The A-weighted sound level of traffic and other long-term
noise-producing activities within and around a community
varies considerably with time. Measurements of this varying
noise level are accomplished by recording values of the A-
weighted level during representative periods within a
specified portion of the day.
It is recognized that a given level of noise may be more or less
tolerable depending on the duration of exposure experienced
by an individual. There are numerous measures of noise
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Figure N-2: Examples of Noise at
Southern California Locations
exposure that consider not only the A-
level variation of noise but also the
duration of the disturbance. The State
Department of Aeronautics and the
California Commission on Housing
and Community Development have
adopted the community noise
equivalent level (CNEL). This measure
weights the average noise levels for the
evening hours (7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.),
increasing them by 5 dB, and weights
the late evening and morning hour
noise levels (10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.) by
10 dB. The daytime noise levels are
combined with these weighted levels
and are averaged to obtain a CNEL
value. Figure N-2 indicates the outdoor
CNEL at typical locations throughout
the Southern California area.
2.2 Noise and Health Effects
Sound levels which exceed 85 dB(A),
when experienced for long durations
during each working day, may result
in severe temporary or even
permanent hearing loss. State and
federal safety and health regulations
currently protect workers at levels of
exposure that exceed 90 dB(A) for each eight-hour workday.
Speech intelligibility is impaired when sound levels exceed 60
dB(A). The level of interference increases with sound level and
the distance between speaker and listener. Sound levels that
exceed 40 to 45 dB(A) are generally considered to be excessive
for sleeping areas within a residence.
2.3 Community Noise Standards
Vernon has established community noise standards to help
guide land use decisions and protect sensitive uses from
excessive noise levels, as shown in Figure N-3. Because the
City consists almost exclusively of industrial uses and policy
set forth in the Housing Element limits the construction of any
new housing to only a few specifically identified sites in
recognition of the hazards – including high noise levels –
associated with widespread industrial activity, these
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standards discourage any new noise-sensitive use that would
be incompatible with the City’s industrial focus. Similarly,
zoning regulations prohibit community facilities such as
schools, day care centers, and hospitals.
Figure N-3: Community Noise Standards
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3.0 NOISE ENVIRONMENT IN 2007
In 2007, the City conducted a comprehensive noise survey of
the community to document the noise environment.
Measurements were taken at eleven locations, including two
border locations in adjacent communities. Three
measurements consisted of 24-hour recordings of the sound
environment, and the balance were limited duration
measurements at representative locations throughout Vernon
and, as noted above, on the border of neighboring
communities. In conjunction with an update to the Land Use
and Housing Elements in 2013, focused noise measurements
were taken near locations considered for permanent and
emergency housing.
The most significant noise-producing activity within Vernon
involves the transportation systems: the arterial roadways and
train movements along regional rail lines. In addition, many
major manufacturing businesses create high noise levels.
The only noise-sensitive land uses within the City are
scattered residential units and the Vernon City
Elementary School. Residences largely are clustered in
four areas: on Vernon Avenue at Furlong Place, on
Vernon Avenue between Downey Road and Alcoa
Avenue, on Fruitland Avenue west of Downey Road,
and on 52nd Place east of Atlantic Boulevard. The
Emergency Shelter Overlay, which applies to a parcel
in the northwest corner of the City, could
accommodate emergency housing. Vernon City
Elementary School is located at the southwest corner of
Vernon Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue.
The adjacent communities of Huntington Park and
Maywood have residential neighborhoods and schools
along and near their boundaries with Vernon. Vernon
has long practiced good neighbor policies with respect
to these uses, cooperating with adjacent cities to
minimize noise impacts on sensitive uses.
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3.1 2007 CNEL Contours
The noise measurements were modeled to create a
community-wide “picture” of noise conditions. The CNEL
contours for major arterial roadways and the I-710 freeway
within the City were developed utilizing the Federal Highway
Administration’s Traffic Noise Model and traffic data obtained
from Caltrans and citywide traffic count data (2004-2007). The
railroad contours were developed based on Wyle
Laboratories’ computational procedures and on a computer
model developed by the Federal Transit Administration.
Operational data for the railroads was obtained from Amtrak
and Metrolink schedules, the Southern California Regional
Rail Authority, the Alameda Corridor Transit Authority, the
Union Pacific Company, and the Federal Railroad
Administration Office of Safety Analysis.
These noise measurements and modeling results collectively
can be represented by noise contour lines. Similar to the way
topographic maps show contours indicated elevation change,
the noise contour maps indicate decreasing noise levels as you
move away from the noise source. Figure N-4 illustrates the
noise contours for year 2007.
3.2 Transportation Noise Sources
Noise along Arterial Roadways
Figure N-4 shows that noise levels associated with truck and
automobile traffic along Vernon’s arterial roadways are 70
CNEL along the roadway frontages. With regard to the
gradual diminishment of noise as the receiver moves away
from the street, the modeling does not take into account the
mitigating effect of buildings that front the street.
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The CNEL generated in Vernon by traffic on the I-710 freeway
is as high as 80 dB. However, the land uses affected by the
traffic noise are largely industrial in nature and are not noise
sensitive.
Train Noise
The City is impacted by noise from train movements on six
primary rail lines, numerous spur lines, and activities at the
Burlington, Northern & Santa Fe (BNSF) rail yard, as well as at
the Union Pacific (UPRR) rail yard in the City of Commerce.
The CNEL associated with train movements in and through
Vernon is as high as 80 dB. However, the land uses affected by
the traffic noise are largely industrial in nature and are not
noise sensitive. The primary source of annoyance to residents
in the vicinity of the UPRR line adjacent to Downey Road is
train horn soundings at crossings.
3.3 Industrial Noise Sources
In general, industrial noise within the City is not considered
excessive because Vernon is a predominantly industrial city
with few noise-sensitive properties. However, at the few
scattered residences within the City, as well as at the Vernon
City Elementary School, noise levels can exceed generally
acceptable standards for these noise-sensitive uses. The impact
is primarily related to noise generated by loading dock
operations, trucks entering and leaving the area, and
mechanical equipment located both inside and outside
building.
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measurements taken in 2006 indicated that while average
noise levels ranged up to 66.7 dB(A) and noise spikes
registered 87.6 dB(A) during daytime hours, the measured
CNELs of 61.5 dB in Huntington Park and 64 dB in Maywood
were less than the exterior CNEL standard of 70 dB for
residential properties in Vernon.
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4.0 FUTURE NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Figure N-5 indicates projected noise contours for year 2030,
assuming growth in regional traffic volumes through Vernon
and anticipated activity along rail lines, the Alameda Corridor,
and the regional rail lines.
Land use policy provides for continued industrial use
throughout the community, with provision for commercial
uses within the Commercial Overlay to meet the needs of the
daytime employee population and allow for a broader mix of
uses on aging industrial sites. As indicated above, land use
policy limits the introduction of any new noise-sensitive uses
to specifically identified sites along the edges of the City.
Thus, the City does not anticipate any new noise conflicts will
arise in Vernon over the life of this General Plan.
With regard to existing conditions where established
residences and Vernon City Elementary School sometimes
experience high noise levels, the City works with surrounding
businesses to achieve noise standards established in the
Zoning Ordinance.
5.0 GOALS AND POLICIES
As an industrial city, the aim of the Noise Element is to
address compatibility among neighboring businesses and
industries, and to work with adjacent communities to resolve
any conflicts that may be associated with individual
businesses along Vernon’s municipal boundary.
GOAL N-1
Reduce impacts from transportation noise sources to the
extent they may affect industrial businesses.
POLICY N-1.1: Encourage the effective enforcement of
local, state, and federal noise levels by all appropriate
City divisions.
POLICY N-1.2: Review noise impacts when rail
corridors are consolidated, and review ways to reduce
impacts on adjacent businesses.
POLICY N-1.3: Minimize adverse noise effects on new
residential developments through carefully planned
site design and construction approaches that limit
noise intrusion, wherever practical.
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GOAL N-2
Incorporate noise and vibration considerations into land use
planning decisions.
POLICY N-2.1: Consider the noise levels likely to be
produced by any new businesses or substantially
expanded business activities locating near existing
noise-sensitive uses such as schools, community
facilities, and residences, as well as adjacent to
established businesses involving vibration-sensitive
activities.
POLICY N-2.2: Encourage acoustical design in all new
construction.
POLICY N-2.3: Prohibit the establishment of new
noise-sensitive land uses in Vernon, including but not
limited to schools, day-care facilities, and community
facilities. Permit new residential uses only within the
Housing Overlay District, and require new
developments to incorporate appropriate noise
attenuation to achieve City noise standards.
GOAL N-3
Develop measures to control non-transportation noise and
similar impacts.
POLICY N-3.1: Continue to enforce the noise and
vibration performance standards in the City Code to
mitigate conflicts among neighboring uses.
POLICY N-3.2: Establish and maintain coordination
among City agencies involved in noise abatement.
POLICY N-3.3: City departments will comply with all
state and federal OSHA noise standards, and all new
City equipment purchases shall comply with state and
federal noise standards.
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VERNON GENERAL PLAN
APPENDIX A:
IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
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Appendix A:
Implementation Plan
This Implementation Plan guides City elected officials and staff in the overall effort to carry out
adopted General Plan goals and policies. The purpose of the implementation programs is to
enable the overall direction set forth in the General Plan to be translated from general terms to
specific actions.
Each implementation program is a procedure, program, or technique that requires City action,
either alone or in collaboration with non-governmental or quasi-governmental organizations or
state and federal agencies. Some of the implementation programs are processes or procedures
the City currently administers on a day-to-day basis (such as development project review),
while others identify new programs or projects. Completion of the identified programs will be
subject to funding constraints.
The implementation programs are organized into the following six subsections corresponding
to the General Plan elements:
Land Use Element
Circulation and Infrastructure Element
Housing Element
Safety Element
Natural Resources Element
Noise Element
Each implementation program relates directly to one or more General Plan policies, drawn from
the various General Plan elements. For each program, the related General Plan policies are
listed, along with the responsible City departments or other governmental agencies, the
recommended time frame, and likely funding source or sources.
The implementation programs are intended for use as the basis for preparing the Annual
Report to the City Council on the status of the City’s progress in implementing the General
Plan, as described in Section 65400 of the Government Code. Because many of the individual
actions and programs act as mitigation for environmental impacts resulting from planned
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development pursuant to the General Plan, the annual report can also provide a means of
monitoring application of the mitigation measures as required by Public Resources Code
Section 21081.6. The programs should be updated annually concurrent with the budget process
and whenever the City’s General Plan is amended or updated to ensure continued consistency
and usefulness.
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LAND USE ELEMENT
This section includes actions that will assist City officials, staff, and the public to implement the
goals and policies of the Land Use Element.
Action LU-1: Annual Review of General Plan. Annually review implementation of the
General Plan to identify the effect of land development and use on City revenues
and costs of providing public facilities and services.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Annually
Related Policies: All
Action LU-2: CEQA Compliance and Site Development Review. Comply with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in the review of proposed development
projects. Use the review process to require projects to address environmental
concerns, fund needed public facilities, recognize groundwater resources and
water quality, minimize traffic impacts, be compatible with surrounding
development, and comply with all use and development standards of the City.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: Development Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: All
Action LU-3: Capital Improvement Program. Continue to implement and update the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) to address phasing and construction of roadway
and infrastructure improvements throughout the City. Use the five-year CIP
process to prioritize, finance, and complete projects identified in the CIP.
Update the CIP every two years to respond to changes in local priorities and
available funding sources.
Agency/Department: All departments associated with the CIP
Funding Source: Identified funding sources in the CIP
Time Frame: Annually
Related Policies: LU-2.6, CI-1.1, CI-1.5, CI-1.10, CI-1.11, R-2.3
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Action LU-4: Operating Budget. Continue to adopt and update the City’s Operating Budget
to maintain desired levels of City services and infrastructure.
Agency/Department: Finance Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Annually
Related Policies: LU-3.2, LU-3.3, LU-3.4, CI-2.4, CI-6.3, S-3.8, R-2.1
Action LU-5: Promote Manufacturing. Through zoning regulations and economic
development strategies and programs, promote manufacturing uses in the City.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: LU-1.1, LU-1.2, LU-1.4
Action LU-6: Lot Consolidation. Coordinate with property owners in consolidating and
merging properties for redevelopment of older and underutilized properties.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: LU-2.2, LU-2.4, LU-2.7
Action LU-7: Code Enforcement. Continue to enforce property maintenance standards, noise
regulations, and other property related regulatory standards in the Zoning Code,
City Code, and other City ordinances, in efforts to keep properties throughout
the City well maintained, and to prevent blight by neglect.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: General Funds
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: LU-2.3, LU-3.1, H-1.1, S-3.4
Action LU-8: Zoning Ordinance. Review and amend the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that the
purpose and intent of zoning classifications, overlays, and standards clearly
implement the description of relevant General Plan land use designations.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: LU-1.1, LU-1.2, LU-1.3, LU-1.4, LU-1.5
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CIRCULATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ELEMENT
This section includes actions that will assist City officials, staff, and the public to implement the
goals and policies of the Circulation and Infrastructure Element.
Action CI-1: Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control System (ATSAC). Conduct a
study to determine if ATSAC would be a beneficial and cost-effective system for
the City to operate and maintain.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Public Works Division
Funding Source: General Fund, State Gas Tax; grants
Time Frame: Complete by 2008
Related Policies: CI-1.11
Action CI-2: Traffic Control, Safety, and Maintenance. Complete intersection capacity
improvements, provide for the widening of Soto Street, and improve striping
and signage as set forth in the Circulation and Infrastructure Element and
General Plan Program EIR.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Public Works Division
Funding Source: State Gas Tax; grants; General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-1.5, CI-1.6, CI-1.7, CI-1.12
Action CI-3: Soto Street Widening. At the time properties along Soto Street are redeveloped
or as otherwise dictated by City plans for the widening of Soto Street, require the
dedication of right-of-way to achieve the road standard for Soto Street
established in the Circulation and Infrastructure Element. Complete the road
widening project at the time adequate right-of-way has been acquired and/or
dedicated.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Planning and Public Works
Divisions
Funding Source: State Gas Tax; grants; General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing for dedication; complete widening by 2015
Related Policies: CI-1.5, CI-1.6, CI-1.7, CI-1.12
Action CI-4: Coordinate with Adjacent Jurisdictions. Continue to coordinate intersection
maintenance and improvements with adjacent jurisdictions so that intersections
along Soto Street, Pacific Boulevard, Slauson Avenue, Alameda Street, Atlantic
Boulevard, Bandini Boulevard, and Downey Road operate at an acceptable Level
of Service.
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Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Public Works Division
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-1.8, CI-1.10
Action CI-5: Coordinate with Rail Companies. Coordinate with railroad companies in
removing obsolete rail spurs. Work to minimize traffic impacts to City streets
from trucks using Hobart Yard facilities and other multi-modal transportation
yards.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Planning and Public Works
Divisions
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-1.2, CI-1.3, CI-1.11
Action CI-6: Interstate 710 Freeway Improvements. Work with Caltrans on all plans,
activities, and projects regarding Interstate 710 that may directly impact
Vernon’s roadway facilities and traffic patterns. Coordinate with the Gateway
Cities Council of Governments and Southern California Association of
Governments with studies and programs regarding the improvements to the I-
710 freeway.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Planning and Public Works
Divisions
Funding Source: General Funds; Redevelopment Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-1.10
Action CI-7: Minimize Parking Impacts. Work with businesses to develop creative strategies
and solutions to address parking shortages. Require new development projects
to meet the minimum parking standards in the Zoning Ordinance for both trucks
and automobiles, including truck trailer storage, employee parking, and visitor
parking.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Planning Division
Funding Source: Development Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-2.1, CI-2.2, CI-2.3, CI-2.4
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Action CI-8: Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Work with the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Metro) to achieve the following:
Implement the Metro’s Congestion Management Plan (CMP) within the City.
Continue to provide local and regional connections through Metro local and
rapid bus lines.
Improve access to local Metro stations.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Public Works Division
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-1.8, CI-1.9, CI-1.12
Action CI-9: Water Services and Supplies. As needed, require studies to determine water
infrastructure requirements for future development projects, and determine
which recommendations should be incorporated into the design of projects. As
permitted by law, require the dedication of necessary rights-of-way and
construction of water infrastructure improvements for all new development
projects.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Water Department
Funding Source: Water Rates
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-3.1, CI-3.2, CI-3.3, CI-3.4
Action CI-10: Urban Water Management Plan. Continue to implement and update Vernon’s
Urban Water Management Plan in an effort to provide long-term planning and
visioning for managing its water resources and providing a reliable supply of
water.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Water Department
Funding Source: Water Rates
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-3.1, CI-3.3, S-1.4
Action CI-11: Water Quality. Continue to maintain the quality of Vernon's drinking water by
inspecting water well installations and monitoring general water quality.
Continue to take routine water samples at various locations in the City and
submit them to a water quality laboratory for analysis. Promote working with
water agencies that supply water to Vernon to ensure adequate water quality.
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Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Water Department
Funding Source: Water Rates
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-3.3
Action CI-12: Cross Connection Control Program. Continue to implement the Cross
Connection Control Program, which provides additional protection for the
drinking water system. The function of the program is to prevent the water
supply from being contaminated by the backflow of industrial fluids through the
inspection of water piping systems, and the permitting and installation of
specific plumbing devices at locations where there is a potential for backflow
resulting in contamination. Backflow prevention devices are required to be
tested annually by certified testers.
Agency/Department: Community Services Department, Water Department and
Environmental Health Department
Funding Source: Water Rates and Health Permit Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-3.1
Action CI-13: Energy. Continue to provide high quality electric and gas services to Vernon
businesses at competitive rates.
Agency/Department: Light and Power Department; Gas Department
Funding Source: Electric and Gas Rates
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-6.1, CI-6.2, CI-6.3, CI-6.4, CI-6.5, R-1.2
Action CI-14: National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) Compliance.
Prior to making land use decisions, the City will utilize available methods to
estimate increases in pollutant loads and flows resulting from projected future
development. In addition, applicants for new development and redevelopment
projects shall be required to demonstrate accomplishment of the following
NPDES objectives:
Use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to mitigate projected increases in
pollutant loads and flows.
Minimized pollutant loading during and after construction.
Limited disturbance of natural water bodies and natural drainage systems.
Pollution prevention methods, source controls and treatment using small
collection strategies located at, or as close as possible to, the source.
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Agency/Department: Environmental Health Department; Community Services and Water
Department
Funding Source: Development Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-5.4, R-1.3
Action CI-15: Wastewater Treatment Services and Sewer Maintenance and Upgrades. As
needed, require studies to determine sewer infrastructure requirements for
future development projects, and determine which recommendations should be
incorporated into the design of projects. As permitted by law, require the
dedication of necessary right-of-way and construction of sewer infrastructure
improvements for all new development projects. Continue to provide funding to
repair, maintain, and upgrade the City’s wastewater collection system.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department, Public Works Division
Funding Source: Development Fees, General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-4.1, CI-4.2, CI-4.3
Action CI-16: Storm Drain Maintenance and Quality. As needed, prepare studies to
determine the adequacy of the storm drain infrastructure for development
proposals and/or to prevent localized flooding. Require developers to
incorporate necessary improvements into the design of the project. Continue to
monitor storm drains and water quality in an ongoing effort to prevent pollution
of the storm drain system which leads directly to the Los Angeles River.
Continue to monitor storm water control activities through hazardous materials
inspections and continue to provide educational materials for businesses
regarding storm water pollution.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department, Public Works Division;
Environmental Health Department
Funding Source: Health Permit Fees; development fees; General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-5.1, CI-5.2, CI-5.3, CI-5.4
Action CI-17: Community Information. Continue to use communications services, such as the
City’s website, to inform interested parties of information regarding
announcements and upcoming events, as well as information about City
departments, business permitting requirements, etc.
Agency/Department: Information Technology Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-7.1
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Action CI-18: High Technology Services. Continue to offer fiber-optic cabling and other state-
of-the-art communication services to Vernon businesses. Encourage data centers
to locate in Vernon. Consider ways to provide wireless communications services
to all areas of the City.
Agency/Department: Information Technology Department
Funding Source: General Fund and Fiber Optic Rates
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-7.1
Action CI-19: New Sidewalks and Ramps. Provide funding for new sidewalks and ramps
throughout the City. Place priority on replacing sidewalks that have been
identified as deficient and a hazard to the public safety.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department, Public Works Division
Funding Source: City Parcel Tax; General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-1.1
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HOUSING ELEMENT
Housing Element Implementation Programs are included in the Housing Element chapter.
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SAFETY ELEMENT
This section includes actions that will assist City officials, staff, and the public to implement the
goals and policies of the Safety Element.
Action S-1: Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Encourage the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District to regularly maintain flood control channels and
structures within its jurisdiction to protect properties from flood hazard, and to
complete necessary repairs in a timely manner.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department, Public Works Division
Funding Source: Los Angeles County
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-4.3
Action S-2: Geologic Hazard Assessments. Pursuant to state law, geologic and/or
geotechnical studies are required for proposed new development projects
located in areas identified as susceptible to liquefaction. Compliance with the
recommendations set forth in site specific geologic and/or geotechnical studies
will be made a condition of the site development permit for all new development
projects.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department, Building Division
Funding Source: Development Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-1.1
Action S-3: Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Multi-Hazard
Functional Plan. Continue to implement the City’s SEMS Multi-Hazard
Functional Plan according to requirements and provisions of the State’s
Standardized Emergency Management system. Establish community evacuation
routes and when necessary, provide emergency/disaster shelter facilities.
Agency/Department: Police and Fire Departments
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-1.1, S-1.5, S-3.1, S-3.7, S-4.1, S-4.3, S-4.4
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Action S-4: Water Department’s Emergency Response and Recovery Plan. Implement the
Emergency Response and Recovery Plan in the event of natural disasters,
technological incidents, and national securities emergencies to safeguard the
City’s water supply and service area.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: Water Rates
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-1.4
Action S-5: Adequate Public Safety and Emergency Response. Evaluate the need for
additional fire and police facilities and resources. Require adequate street
widths and clearance for emergency access.
Agency/Department: Vernon Police and Fire Departments; Community Services and Water
Department
Funding Source: General Funds; state and federal grants
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-1.2, S-1.3, S-1.5, S-3.3
Action S-6: City of Vernon Fire Department. Provide emergency response services to
Vernon businesses covering fire protection, medical emergencies, urban search
and rescue, and hazardous materials control. If the City budget permits,
continue to maintain the Class I rating for the Fire Department by the Insurance
Services Office and provide Vernon’s fire personnel with the most advanced fire
and rescue training and with state-of the-art equipment and apparatus.
Agency/Department: Fire Department
Funding Source: General Fund; State and federal grants
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-3.3, S-3.4, S-3.5, S-3.6, S-3.8, S-4.2
Action S-7: Hazardous Materials Monitoring Program (Ordinance 961). Continue to
implement the Hazardous Materials Monitoring Program that monitors
establishments where hazardous materials are produced, stored, handled,
disposed of, treated, emitted, discharged, or recycled. The Program also directs
and coordinates emergency response in the event of releases of hazardous
materials.
Agency/Department: Environmental Health and Fire Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-2.1, S-2.2, S-3.2
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Action S-8: Hazardous Waste. Continue to implement activities so that hazardous wastes
generated by Vernon businesses are handled and disposed according to federal,
state, and local regulations. Assist businesses and consultants in the preparation
and oversight of site assessments and mitigation activities. To minimize present
and future threats to human health and the environment, the program actively
promotes waste reduction options for hazardous waste generators.
Agency/Department: Environmental Health Department
Funding Source: Permit Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-2.1, S-2.2, S-3.2
Action S-9: Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances (Ordinance 944). Continue to
implement the Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances program to
regulate the permitting, inspection, installation, and removal of underground
tanks. Operating permits are issued following the proper installation and testing
of tank systems with appropriate leak detection equipment.
Agency/Department: Environmental Health Department
Funding Source: Permit Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-2.1, S-2.2, S-3.2
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RESOURCES ELEMENT
This section includes actions that will assist City officials, staff, and the public to implement the
goals and policies of the Resources Element.
Action R-1: Support Water Conservation. Conduct public education to raise business and
property owner awareness about the need for water conservation. Use the City’s
website to promote and encourage the use of water conservation activities and
water-conserving fixtures for industrial businesses.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department; Public Works
Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: CI-3.4, R-1.1
Action R-2: Promote Energy Conservation. Continue to promote energy conservation by the
public and private sector. Continue to implement Title 24 standards in building
codes and work with energy providers to encourage energy conservation
activities and promote energy conservation programs. Use the City website and
City events to educate the public about the availability of energy conservation
programs.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department, Building Division; Light
and Power Department; Gas Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: R-1.2
Action R-3: Enforce Title 24 Building Codes. Update building code as needed to adhere to
the most recent California’s State Title 24 Building Codes, including the Energy
and the California Green Building Standards Code, to ensure more energy-
efficient development.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department, Building Division
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: R-1.2
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Action R-4: Coordinate with Other Agencies. Continue to participate and coordinate with
the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and neighboring
jurisdictions to identify and encourage projects that improve mobility and
reduce congestion on major roadways. Implement and interpret the General
Plan in a manner consistent with SCAQMD’s Air Quality Management Plan.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: R-2.1. R-2.2. R-2.3, R-2.4
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NOISE ELEMENT
This section includes actions that will assist City officials, staff, and the public to implement the
goals and policies of the Noise Element.
Action N-1: Noise Regulations.
Continue to enforce City noise regulations contained in the Zoning Ordinance to
protect residents and school children from excessive noise levels associated with
stationary noise sources. Periodically evaluate regulations for adequacy and
revise, as needed, to address community needs and changes in legislation and
technology.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department; Environmental Health
Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: N-1.1, N-1.2, N-1.3, N-2.1, N-2.2, N-3.1, N-3.2, N-3.3
Action N-2: Siting of New Businesses near Noise-sensitive Land Uses.
Review development proposals at properties to determine whether the proposed
use has the potential to exceed City one-hour noise standards. As appropriate,
require acoustical analyses for all proposed activities that have the potential to
exceed the standards, and require mitigation measures if noise analyses show an
increase in noise levels beyond the City standards.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department; Environmental Health
Department
Funding Source: General Fund
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: N-1.1, N-1.2, N-1.3, N-2.1, N-2.2, N-3.1, N-3.2, N-3.3
Action N-3: Noise Insulation Standards.
Implement provisions of the California Noise Insulation Standards (Title 24) that
specify that indoor noise levels for multi-family residential living spaces shall
not exceed 45 dB CNEL.
Agency/Department: Community Services and Water Department
Funding Source: Development Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: N-1.1, N-1.2, N-1.3, N-2.1, N-2.2, N-3.1, N-3.2
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APPENDIX B:
GLOSSARY
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GLOSSARY
This Glossary draws from the California General Plan Glossary (from the State of
California General Plan Guidelines) as the basis for definitions of abbreviations and
terms used in the Vernon General Plan. Additional definitions have been added that are
specific to Vernon.
Access: A way of approaching or entering a property, including ingress (the right to
enter) and egress (the right to leave).
Affordable Housing: Under state and federal statutes, housing that costs no more than
30 percent of gross household income. Housing costs include rent or mortgage
payments, utilities, taxes, insurance, homeowner association fees, and other related
costs.
Air Basin: A geographical area in California defined as a distinct air basin for the
purpose of managing the air resources of the state on a regional basis. An air basin
generally has similar meteorological and geographic conditions throughout.
Air Quality Standards: The prescribed (by the Environmental Protection Agency and
the California Air Resources Board) level of pollutants in the outside air that cannot be
exceeded legally during a specified time in a specified geographical area.
Ancillary Use: An activity or use on a property that is directly related to a main use on
the same property, and is subordinate and directly related to, and dependent upon, a
principal use, building or structure.
Aquifer: An underground, water-bearing layer of earth, porous rock, sand, or gravel
through which water can seep or held in natural storage. Aquifers generally hold water
to be used as a water supply.
Arterial: A major street carrying the traffic of local and collector streets to and from
freeways and other major streets, with controlled intersections and generally providing
direct access to nonresidential properties.
At-grade intersection: A junction at which two or more transport axes cross at the same
level.
A-Weighted Decibel (dBA): A numerical method of rating human judgment of
loudness. The A-weighted scale reduces the effects of low and high frequencies in order
to simulate human hearing.
Biodiesel: A diesel-equivalent processed fuel derived from biological sources (such as
vegetable oils) which can be used in unmodified diesel-engine vehicles.
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): A state law enacted in 1971 that
requires governmental agencies at all levels to consider the impact proposed projects
may have on the environment.
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Census: The official decennial enumeration of the population conducted by the federal
government.
City: City, with a capital "C," generally refers to the government or administration of the
City of Vernon. City, with a lower case "c" may mean any city.
Conservation: The management of natural resources to prevent waste, destruction, or
neglect.
CNEL: Community Noise Equivalent Level. In order to account for increased human
sensitivity at night, this measure weights the average noise level at night by adding five
dB to the measurement during the 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. time period and an additional
ten dB on noise measured during the 10: P.M. to 7:00 A.M. time period. Vernon uses this
measure in its noise standard.
Collector: A relatively low-speed and low-volume street for moving traffic between
arterial and local streets, and generally providing direct access to properties.
Councils of Governments: Regional bodies that exist throughout the United States,
typically defined to serve an area of several counties, and address issues such as regional
and municipal planning, economic and community development, cartography and GIS,
hazard mitigation and emergency planning, aging services, water use, pollution control,
transit administration, and transportation planning. Vernon is part of the Gateway Cities
Council of Governments (COG).
Compatibility: The characteristics of different uses or activities that permit them to be
located near each other in harmony and without conflict. The designation of permitted
and conditionally permitted uses in zoning districts is intended to achieve compatibility
within the district.
Consistent: Free from variation or contradiction.
Dam inundation: Structural damage to a dam resulting in a flood. Dam failure can
occur due to an earthquake, erosion, design flaw, or water overflow during storms.
Decibel (dB): A unit measuring the magnitude of a sound, equal to the logarithm of the
ratio of the intensity of the sound to the intensity of an arbitrarily chosen standard
sound, specifically a sound just barely audible to an unimpaired human ear. For
environmental noise from aircraft and other transportation sources, an A-weighted
sound level (abbreviated dBA) is normally used. The A-weighting scale adjusts the
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values of different sound frequencies to approximate the auditory sensitivity of the
human ear.
Dedication: The turning over by an owner or developer of private land for public use,
and the acceptance of land for such use by the governmental agency having jurisdiction
over the public function for which it will be used.
Derailment: An accident on a railway whereby a train leaves the rails.
Designation: A generalized category of land use type, with associated standards of use
and development.
Development: Development has the meaning of Section 65927 (California Government
Code) and is also any human-caused change to improved or unimproved real estate that
requires a permit or approval from any agency of the city or county, including but not
limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation or drilling operations and storage of materials. “Development” means, on
land, in or under water, the placement or erection of any solid material or structure;
discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid, or
thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining or extraction of any materials;
change in the density or intensity of use of land, including, but not limited to,
subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66410 of
the Government Code), and any other division of land except where the land division is
brought about in connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for
public recreational use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto;
construction, reconstruction, demolition, or alteration of the size of any structure,
including any facility of any private, public, or municipal utility; and the removal or
harvesting of major vegetation other than for agricultural purposes, kelp harvesting, and
timber operations which are in accordance with a timber harvesting plan submitted
pursuant to the provisions of the Z’berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973
(commencing with Section 4511 of the Public Resources Code). As used in this section,
“structure” includes, but is not limited to, any building, road, pipe, flume conduit,
siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical power transmission and distribution
line. “Development” does not mean a “change of organization”, as defined in
Government Code Section 56021 or a “reorganization”, as defined in Government Code
Section 56073.
Element: A division of the General Plan referring to a topic area for which goals,
policies, and programs are defined (e.g., land use, housing, circulation).
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): The United States agency charged with
setting policy and guidelines and carrying out legal mandates for the protection of
national interests in environmental resources.
Fault: A fracture in the earth's crust forming a boundary between rock masses that have
shifted.
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Floor-Area Ratio (FAR): The floor area of the building or buildings on a site or lot
divided by the area of the site or lot.
General Plan: A legal document which takes the form of a map and accompanying text
adopted by the local legislative body. The plan is a compendium of policies regarding
the long-term development of a jurisdiction. The state requires the preparation of seven
elements or divisions as part of the plan: land use, housing, circulation, conservation,
open space, noise, and safety.
Ground Shaking: Ground movement resulting from the transmission of seismic waves
during an earthquake.
Groundwater: The supply of fresh water under the ground surface in an aquifer or soil
that forms a natural reservoir.
Hazardous Materials: An injurious substance, including pesticides, herbicides, toxic
metals and chemicals, liquefied natural gas, explosives, volatile chemicals, and nuclear
fuels.
Historic: A historic building or site is one that is noteworthy for its significance in local,
state, or national history or culture, its architecture or design, or its works of art,
memorabilia, or artifacts.
Household: According to the Census, a household is all persons living in a dwelling
unit, whether or not they are related. Both a single person living in an apartment and a
family living in a house are considered households.
Implementation: An action, procedure, program, or technique that carries out General
Plan policy.
Intensity: the total building square footage, percent of lot coverage, or floor-area ratio
established on a property. For the purposes of this General Plan, the intensity of non-
residential development is described through the use of floor-area ratio.
Intersection: Where two or more roads cross at grade.
Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU): A tool for measuring a roadway intersection's
capacity. The method is applied using peak hour volumes and considers the geometric
configuration of intersections when measuring capacity.
Land Use: A description of how land is occupied or used.
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Level of Service (LOS): The efficiency and quality of traffic operations. Six categories of
LOS – the letter designations A to F – are used to identify traffic conditions, with LOS A
representing excellent conditions and LOS F representing extreme congestion.
Liquefaction: A process by which water saturated granular soils transform from a solid
to a liquid state due to groundshaking. This phenomenon usually results from shaking
from energy waves released in an earthquake.
Local Street: A street providing direct access to properties and designed to discourage
through traffic.
Lot: A legally recognized parcel of land abutting on one or more public or city-approved
private streets.
Lot coverage: The percentage of the total lot area covered by structures.
Lot line: A line bounding a lot as described in a property survey.
Mitigate: To ameliorate, alleviate, or avoid to the extent reasonably feasible.
Noise: Any sound which exceeds the appropriate actual or presumed ambient noise
level which annoys or tends to disturb humans, or which causes or tends to cause an
adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans.
Noise Contours: Continuous lines of equal noise level usually drawn around a noise
source, such as an airport or highway. The lines are generally drawn in five-decibel
increments so that they resemble elevation contours in topographic maps.
Nonconforming Use: An established use of a building or land which was legally
initiated but which does not conform to the present code because of subsequent changes
in land use regulations.
Open Space (general descriptive term): Land without buildings. This is a general,
descriptive term which places no restrictions on the use of the land. The definition of
open space includes constructed open space (e.g. parks and plazas) and natural open
space (essentially unimproved, with native habitat).
Overcrowding: The federal government defines an overcrowded household as one with
more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and porches.
Severely overcrowded households are households with greater than 1.5 persons per
room.
Overlay: A land use designation or a zoning designation that modifies the basic
underlying designation in some specific manner.
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Overpayment: State and federal standards specify overpayment occurs if a household
pays 30 percent or more of its gross income on housing.
Parcel: The basic unit of land entitlement. A designated area of land established by
plat, subdivision, or otherwise legally defined and permitted to be used or built upon.
Planning Area: The planning area is the land areas addressed by the General Plan. For a
city, the planning area boundary typically coincides with the sphere of influence and
encompasses land both within the City limits and potentially annexable land.
PM (Particulate matter): Solid or liquid particles of soot, dust, smoke, fumes, and
aerosols.
PM10: Particulate matter less than 10 microns. A major air pollutant consisting of tiny
solid or liquid particles of soot, dust, smoke, fumes and aerosols. The size of the
particles (10 microns or smaller, about 0.0004 inches or less) allows them to easily enter
the air sacs in the lungs where they may be deposited, resulting in adverse health effects.
PM10 also causes visibility reduction and is a criteria air pollutant.
Private: Of or concerning a particular person or group; not owned by a government
body.
Public: Of the people as a whole, or for the use and benefit of all.
Rail yard: A complex series of railroad tracks for storing, sorting, or loading/unloading,
railroad cars and/or locomotives. Yards may have multiple industries adjacent to them
where railroad cars are loaded or unloaded and then stored before they move on to their
new destination.
Reclaimed water: Former wastewater (sewage) that has been treated and purified for
reuse, rather than discharged into a body of water. Also known as recycled water.
Recycled water: See “reclaimed water.”
Redevelopment: Redevelopment, under the California Community Redevelopment
Law, is a process with the authority, scope, and financing mechanisms necessary to
provide stimulus to reverse current negative business trends, remedy blight, provide job
development incentives, and create a new image for a community. It provides for the
planning, development, redesign, clearance, reconstruction, or rehabilitation, or any
combination of these, and the provision of public and private improvements as may be
appropriate or necessary in the interest of the general welfare. In a more general sense,
redevelopment is a process in which existing development and use of land is replaced
with newer development and/or use.
Regional: Pertaining to activities or economies at a scale greater than that of a single
jurisdiction and affecting a broad homogeneous area.
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Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA): The Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) is based on State of California projections of population growth
and housing unit demand and assigns a share of the region's future housing need to
each jurisdiction within the SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments)
region. These housing need numbers serve as the basis for the update of the Housing
Element in each California city and county.
Regulation: A rule or order prescribed for managing government.
Remediation: Removal of pollution or contaminants from environmental media such as
soil, groundwater, sediment, or surface water for the general protection of human health
and the environment.
Rendering: Rendering is a process that converts waste animal tissue into stable, value-
added materials. Rendering can refer generally to any processing of animal byproducts
into more useful materials, or more narrowly to the rendering of whole animal fatty
tissue into purified fats like lard or suet.
Right-of-way: A s t r i p o f l a n d o c c u p i e d o r i n t e n d e d t o b e o c c u p i e d b y c e r t a i n
transportation and public use facilities, such as roads, railroads, and utility lines.
Sanitary Sewer: A system of subterranean conduits that carries refuse liquids or waste
matter to a plant where the sewage is treated, as contrasted with storm drainage systems
(that carry surface water) and septic tanks or leach fields (that hold refuse liquids and
waste matter on site).
Seismic: Caused by or subject to earthquakes or earth vibrations.
Setback: The distance from a defined point of line governing the placement of buildings,
structures, parking, or uses on a lot.
Sewer: A n y p i p e o r c o n d u i t u s e d t o c o l l e c t a n d c a r r y a w a y w a s t e w a t e r f r o m t h e
generating source to a treatment plant or discharge outfall.
Site: A p a r c e l o f l a n d u s e d o r i n t e n d e d f or one use or a group of uses and having
frontage on a public or an approved private street.
Slaughtering: The killing of animals to produce food products.
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG): The Southern California
Association of Governments is a regional planning agency that encompasses six
counties: Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura.
SCAG is responsible for preparation of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA).
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Special Needs Groups: Those segments of the population which have a more difficult
time finding decent affordable housing due to special circumstances. Under state
planning law, these special needs groups consist of seniors, disabled, large households,
female-headed households with children, farmworkers, homeless, and students.
Special Assessment District: A unique geographic area in which the market value of
real estate is enhanced due to the influence of a public improvement and in which a tax
is apportioned to recover the costs of the public improvement.
Sphere of Influence: The probable physical boundaries and service area of a local
agency, as determined by the Local Agency Formation Commission of the county.
Spur rail line: A short side track that connects with the main track of a railroad system.
Standards: (1) A rule or measure establishing a level of quality or quantity that must be
complied with or satisfied. The California Government Code (Section 65302) requires
that General Plans describe "standards". Examples of standards might include the
number of acres of parkland per 1,000 population that the community will attempt to
acquire and improve. (2) Requirements in a zoning ordinance that govern building and
development as distinguished from use restrictions; for example, site design regulations
such as lot area, height limit, frontage, landscaping, and floor area ratio.
Stormwater runoff: Stormwater is a term used to describe water that originates during
precipitation events or runoff water from overwatering that enters the stormwater
system. Stormwater that does not soak into the ground becomes surface runoff, which
either flows into surface waterways or is channeled into storm sewers.
Subdivision: The division of a tract of land into defined lots, either improved or
unimproved, which can be separately conveyed by sale or lease, and which can be
altered or developed. "Subdivision" includes a condominium project as defined in
Section 1350 of the California Civil Code and a community apartment project as defined
in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code.
Tax increment: Additional tax revenues that result from increases in property values
within a redevelopment area. State law permits the tax increment to be earmarked for
redevelopment purposes but requires at least 20 percent to be used to increase and
improve the community’s supply of affordable housing.
Toxic: Poisonous.
Traffic Model: A mathematical representation of traffic movement within an area or
region based on observed relationships between the kind and intensity of development
in specific areas.
Units At-Risk of Conversion: Housing units that are currently restricted to low-income
housing use and will become unrestricted and possibly be lost as low-income housing.
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Use: The purpose for which land or a building is designed, arranged, or intended, or for
which the land or building may be occupied or maintained.
Vacant: Lands or buildings that are not actively used for any purpose.
Volume-to-Capacity Ratio (V/C): A ratio between volume and theoretical roadway
capacity, V/C is used to measure the performance of roadway facilities. Volume is
established either by a traffic count (in the case of current volumes) or by a forecast for a
future point in time. Capacity refers to the vehicle carrying ability of a roadway at free
flow speed.
Zoning: The division of a city or county by legislative regulations into areas, or zones,
which specify allowable uses for real property and size restrictions for buildings within
these areas; a program that implements policies of the General Plan. Requirements vary
between zones, but they must be uniform within the same zone. The Zoning Code
consists of a map and text. Vernon refers to its zoning code as the Zoning Ordinance.
Zoning Map: The officially adopted zoning map of the city specifying the location of
zoning districts within all geographic areas of the city.
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VERNON GENERAL PLAN
APPENDIX C
HOUSING ELEMENT
APPENDIX
Vernon General Plan
Housing Element
Housing Element Appendix –C- 1
Residential Units within the City of Vernon Jurisdiction
1. 3376 E. 50th Street
2. 3378 E. 50th Street
3. 3380 E. 50th Street
4. 3382 E. 50th Street
5. 3384 E. 50th Street
6. 3386 E. 50th Street
7. 3388 E. 50th Street
8. 3390 E. 50th Street
9. 3345 Fruitland Avenue
10. 3349 Fruitland Avenue
11. 3353 Fruitland Avenue
12. 3357 Fruitland Avenue
13. 3361 Fruitland Avenue
14. 3365 Fruitland Avenue
15. 4321 Furlong Place
16. 4322 Furlong Place
19. 4325 Furlong Place
17. 4323 Furlong Place
18. 4324 Furlong Place
20. 4326 Furlong Place
21. 4327 Furlong Place
22. 4328 Furlong Place
23. 4329 Furlong Place
24. 4330 Furlong Place
25. 2328 E. Vernon Avenue
26. 2332 E. Vernon Avenue
27. 2334 E. Vernon Avenue
28. 3550 E. Vernon Avenue
29. 3560 E. Vernon Avenue
30. 2801 Leonis Boulevard
31. 2833 Leonis Boulevard
Attachment B
COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF VERNON
2015
Comprehensively Updated January 2008
Amended February 2013
Amended ______ 2015
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE
CITY OF VERNON
Chapter 26 of
The Code of the City of Vernon
Effective Date of This Ordinance
January 16, 2008
Amended February 5, 2013
Amended ___________, 2015
Table of Contents
Chapter 26. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF VERNON
PART PAGE
Article I. Introduction. ............................................................................................................ I-1
Sec. 26.1.1. Title. ......................................................................................................................... I-1
Sec. 26.1.2. Purpose and Intent. ............................................................................................... I-1
Sec. 26.1.3. Interpretation and Conflicts. ................................................................................ I-1
Sec. 26.1.4. Applicability. ........................................................................................................... I-1
Sec. 26.1.5. Vested Right............................................................................................................ I-2
Sec. 26.1.6. Severability. ............................................................................................................. I-2
Sec. 26.1.7. Statute of Limitations for Actions Attacking General Plan,
Zoning Ordinance, or Zoning Decisions. .......................................................... I-2
Article II. Definitions. ........................................................................................................... II-1
26.2. Purpose of Definitions; Words Defined. ............................................. II-1
Sec. 26.2.1. Definitions (A). ..................................................................................................... II-1
Sec. 26.2.2. Definitions (B). ..................................................................................................... II-2
Sec. 26.2.3. Definitions (C). ..................................................................................................... II-2
Sec. 26.2.4. Definitions (D-E). ................................................................................................ II-3
Sec. 26.2.5. Definitions (F-G). ................................................................................................ II-4
Sec. 26.2.6. Definitions (H-I). ................................................................................................. II-4
Sec. 26.2.7. Definitions (J-K). ................................................................................................. II-5
Sec. 26.2.8. Definitions (L). ..................................................................................................... II-5
Sec. 26.2.9. Definitions (M-O). ............................................................................................... II-6
Sec. 26.2.10. Definitions (P-Q). ................................................................................................ II-8
Sec. 26.2.11. Definitions (R). ..................................................................................................... II-9
Sec. 26.2.12. Definitions (S). ................................................................................................... II-10
Sec. 26.2.13. Definitions (T). ................................................................................................... II-10
Sec. 26.2.14. Definitions (U-V). .............................................................................................. II-11
Sec. 26.2.15. Definitions (W-Z). ............................................................................................. II-12
Article III. Zone and Overlay Zones. .................................................................................... II-1
Sec. 26.3.1. Zone and Overlay Zones of the City. .............................................................. III-1
Sec. 26.3.2. Comprehensive Zoning Map. ........................................................................... III-2
Sec. 26.3.3. Uncertainty as to Overlay Zone Boundaries. .................................................. III-2
Sec. 26.3.4. Keeping of Zoning Map. ................................................................................... III-2
Sec. 26.3.5. Non-Applicability to City of Vernon……………………………………III-2
Article IV. Zones, Permitted Uses, Development Standards, and Site Planning
Standards. ............................................................................................................................ III-1
Sec. 26.4.1. General Industry (I) Zone. ................................................................................ IV-1
Sec. 26.4.2. Commercial-1 (C-1) Overlay Zone. ................................................................. IV-9
Sec. 26.4.3. Commercial-2 (C-2) Overlay Zone. ............................................................... IV-11
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Sec. 26.4.4. Slaughtering (S) Overlay Zone. ....................................................................... IV-12
Sec. 26.4.5. Rendering (R) Overlay Zone. .......................................................................... IV-13
Sec. 26.4.6. Housing (H) Overlay Zone. ............................................................................ IV-13
Sec. 26.4.7. Truck and Freight Terminal (T) Overlay Zone. ........................................... IV-15
Sec. 26.4.8. Emergency Shelter (E) Overlay Zone. ........................................................... IV-16
Article V. Regulations Applicable to the I Zone and Overlay Zones. ................................. IV-1
Sec. 26.5.1. Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities. ....................................................... V-1
Sec. 26.5.2. Street Dedication and Improvements. .............................................................. V-9
Sec. 26.5.3. Legal Nonconforming Status. ............................................................................ V-9
Article VI. Special Regulations and Procedures. .................................................................. V-1
Sec. 26.6.1. Purpose. ................................................................................................................ VI-1
Sec. 26.6.2. Variances. ............................................................................................................. VI-1
Sec. 26.6.3. Conditional Use Permit. ..................................................................................... VI-5
Sec. 26.6.4. Minor Conditional Use Permit. ....................................................................... VI-12
Sec. 26.6.5. Temporary Use Permits. .................................................................................. VI-17
Sec. 26.6.6. Zoning Ordinance or Text Amendment. ...................................................... VI-21
Sec. 26.6.7. Interpretations, Minor Exceptions, and Appeals. ........................................ VI-22
Sec. 26.6.8. Development Agreement. ................................................................................ VI-23
Sec. 26.6.9. Reasonable Accommodation. .......................................................................... VI-24
Sec. 26.6.10. Density Bonuses. ............................................................................................... VI-25
Article VII. Zoning Regulations for Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses. ..................... VI-1
Sec. 26.7.1. Purpose. .............................................................................................................. VII-1
Sec. 26.7.2. Definitions. ........................................................................................................ VII-1
Sec. 26.7.3. Location Requirements. ................................................................................... VII-1
Article VIII. Zoning Regulations for Off-Site Outdoor Advertising Structures. ............... VII-1
Sec. 26.8.1. Application of Article. ..................................................................................... VIII-1
Sec. 26.8.2. Development Agreement Required. .............................................................. VIII-1
Sec. 26.8.3. General Conditions. ......................................................................................... VIII-1
Article IX. Zoning Regulations for Drive-through and Drive-up Facilities. .................... VIII-1
Sec. 26.9.1. Purpose. ................................................................................................................ IX-1
Sec. 26.9.2. Application of Article. ........................................................................................ IX-1
Sec. 26.9.3. General conditions. ............................................................................................. IX-1
Article X. Enforcement. ........................................................................................................ IX-1
Sec. 26.10.1. Application of Article. ......................................................................................... X-1
Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Vernon
Article I. Introduction.
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Sec. 26.1.1. Title.
This Chapter and the accompanying Zoning Map shall be known as the “Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Vernon” (hereinafter this “Chapter”), which for convenience may be
referred to as the “Zoning Ordinance” or “this Ordinance”.
Sec. 26.1.2. Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of this Chapter is to consolidate and coordinate all existing zoning regulations and
provisions into one comprehensive zoning plan that designates, regulates, and restricts the use,
location, and size of Buildings, Ancillary Structures, and land for industrial uses and other permitted
purposes and that establishes performance and development standards in order to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare. To achieve these purposes, this Chapter establishes one Zone within the
City (Industrial) and various Overlay Zones of such number, shape, and area as have been deemed
best suited to carry out these regulations and provide for the administration and enforcement of said
regulations. It is declared that in the enactment of this Chapter, the City Council has given due and
special consideration to the industrial nature of the City, and to the City’s continuing focus on
providing a suitable location for industry and the infrastructure and services required to serve industrial
activities. The City’s intent is to continue to support the ongoing industrial character of the City, while
recognizing the changing industrial environment throughout the United States and globally, and to
respond appropriately. The City Council has further seriously considered the impact of the City’s
pervasive industrial environment and resulting land use incompatibilities with certain other uses as a
result of, among other issues, the storage, use, transportation, and processing of hazardous materials;
background contamination; noxious odors; noise pollution; and truck and railroad traffic throughout
the City.
Sec. 26.1.3. Interpretation and Conflicts.
This Chapter supersedes and replaces all prior zoning codes or ordinances and amendments thereto,
and represents the entire and complete zoning ordinance for the City as of the date of its effective
date. Wherever the requirements of this Chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other
lawfully adopted rule, regulation, or ordinance, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher
standards shall govern.
Sec. 26.1.4. Applicability.
This Chapter shall apply as follows:
Sec. 26.1.4-1. Buildings, Ancillary Structures, and Lots. Except as provided by this Chapter, no
Building, Ancillary Structure, or Lot shall hereafter be used or occupied and no Building or Ancillary
Structure or part thereof shall be erected, moved, or altered unless in conformity with the regulations
herein specified for the Zone or Overlay Zone in which it is located, and then only after securing all
permits and licenses required by any law or ordinance.
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Sec. 26.1.4-2. Licenses and Permits. No City official, officer, or employee or anyone acting on
behalf of such person shall issue any license or permit for uses, Buildings, or purposes contrary to, or
in violation of, the provisions of this Chapter.
Sec. 26.1.4-3. Authority. Whenever a power is granted to or a duty imposed upon a public officer by
this Chapter, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by the City Council, that
officer or a duly authorized representative of that officer, or a person authorized pursuant to law or
ordinance, unless this Chapter expressly provides otherwise.
Sec. 26.1.5. Vested Right.
Nothing in this Chapter shall create or be construed to create any vested right in any Person.
Sec. 26.1.6. Severability.
If any provision or clause of this Chapter or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance is
held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Chapter which can
be carried out without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
Chapter are declared to be severable.
Sec. 26.1.7. Statute of Limitations for Actions Attacking General Plan, Zoning Ordinance,
or Zoning Decisions.
Except as otherwise provided in the California Government Code Section 65009, no action or
proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the City Council’s decision to adopt or amend
its general plan or this Code, or any decision on the granting or denial of a Conditional Use Permit,
Minor Conditional Use Permit, Temporary Use Permit, Variance, or Development Agreement, or to
determine the reasonableness, legality, or validity of any condition attached to a Conditional Use
Permit, Minor Conditional Use Permit, Temporary Use Permit, Variance, or Development Agreement
or any other permit, or concerning any of the proceedings, acts, or determinations taken, done, or
made prior to any decision in connection with any of the above, shall be maintained by any Person
unless such action or proceeding is commenced and service is made on the City Council within ninety
(90) days after the date of the City Council’s decision. Thereafter all Persons are barred from any such
action or proceeding or any defense of invalidity or unreasonableness of such decision or of such
proceedings, acts, or determinations.
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26.2. Purpose of Definitions; Words Defined.
For the purpose of this Chapter, certain words and terms are defined and shall be construed as herein
set forth unless otherwise expressly stated, or unless the context clearly indicates a different intention.
Words defined herein may have different definitions in different Chapters of this Code.
Sec. 26.2.1. Definitions (A).
Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses shall have the same meaning as defined in Chapter 5,
“Business License Taxes and Other City Taxes,” Article VI, “Business Permit Regulations for Adult
or Sexually Oriented Businesses or Similar Businesses” (See Code Section 5.81.2, “Definitions A-B”),
and shall be deemed to be a First Amendment Protected Use.
Amendment shall mean a change in the wording, context, or substance of this Chapter or a change
in the Zone or Overlay Zone boundaries or Zone or Overlay Zone classifications upon the Zoning
Map.
Ancillary Structure shall mean any structure that is built or constructed to be used in connection
with the use of the Property on which it is located, including items such as a fence, wall, steps, sign,
or other structure built or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, excluding a
Building, and shall also include any equipment anchored to the ground.
Ancillary Use shall mean a use customarily incidental or subordinate to a Person’s Permitted Use, as
further described in Section 26.4.1-2(h), “Ancillary Use,” such as office space or showroom space that
does not occupy more than twenty percent (20%) of the gross Floor Area occupied by the Person’s
Permitted Use. Ancillary Use shall include mail-order or internet sales in connection with a Permitted
Use.
Ancillary Retail Use shall mean a Retail Use customarily incidental or subordinate to a Person’s
Permitted Use, as further described in Section 26.4.1-4(b) that does not occupy more than ten percent
(10%) of the gross Floor Area occupied by the Person’s Permitted Use. Any retail activity exceeding
this limit shall be considered a primary use of property and subject to the land use regulations
applicable to such use. Ancillary Retail Use shall not include mail-order or internet sales in connection
with a Permitted Use.
Auto Wrecker - see Junk or Salvage Business.
Awning shall mean an architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or
decoration, and which projects from and is wholly supported by the exterior wall of a building to
which it is attached, requiring no additional structure(s) for support. An awning is typically composed
of canvas or other similar material,
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Sec. 26.2.2. Definitions (B).
Bars shall mean establishments that primarily serve alcoholic beverages (not including restaurants that
primarily serve food, and that also serve alcoholic beverages), including, without limitation, taverns
and nightclubs. Bar shall not include an Adult or Sexually Oriented Business, even if it serves alcoholic
beverages.
Billboard - See Outdoor Advertising Structure.
Building shall mean any structure having a permanent roof supported by columns or walls and
attached to the ground.
Sec. 26.2.3. Definitions (C).
Canopy shall mean any fixed roof-like structure or architectural projection of rigid construction that
is structurally independent or supported by attachment to a Building on one end and by not less than
one stanchion on the outer end.
Cell Tower shall mean a structure intended to support equipment used to transmit and/or receive
telecommunications signals, including monopoles, guyed, and lattice construction steel structures.
CEQA shall mean the California Environmental Quality Act, California Public Resources Code
Sections 21000-21177.
Change of Use shall mean any new use or change of activity, including any commencement of a new
business activity, purpose, or use that requires a permit from the Department of Public Works, Water
and Development Services pursuant to this Chapter, except that a use permitted by a Temporary Use
Permit or a Special Events Permit shall not be considered a Change of Use.
Chapter shall mean this Chapter 26; Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vernon.
City shall mean the City of Vernon.
City Council shall mean the City Council of the City of Vernon.
Code shall mean the Municipal Code of the City of Vernon.
Cold Storage Warehouse shall mean a Building or part of a Building used primarily to store non-
durable, perishable goods under refrigeration at temperatures of thirty-five degrees Fahrenheit (35º)
or lower, excluding areas used for the processing, preparing, or packaging of such goods for storage.
Commercial Use shall mean businesses that provide goods or services, including but not limited to
banks, publishing and printing shops, equipment rental and leasing, Offices, automotive repair, and
Urgent Care Facilities.
Community Facilities shall mean Buildings and facilities intended to be used by the general public
(or segments of the general public), including, without limitation, private schools (including special
purpose schools, such as nursery schools or special interest schools, but not including trade schools),
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libraries, museums, senior citizen centers, day care centers, hospitals and emergency rooms, multi-use
facilities, such as YMCAs and community centers, cemeteries, and other similar facilities, but not
including a Religious Use or a Convention and Entertainment Venue, as defined below.
Conditional Use Permit shall mean a discretionary permit granted by the City Council for certain
uses of Property not permitted of right because such uses require special review and may be subject
to special conditions. The requirements for a Conditional Use Permit are set forth in Section 26.6.3.
Contractor’s Yard shall mean a permanent site that houses a contractor’s equipment or materials
which are stored outdoors.
Convention and Entertainment Venues shall mean establishments providing space for public or
private gatherings and meetings, including but not limited to banquet rooms, auditoriums,
conference/convention facilities, and facilities for participant or spectator recreation or entertainment.
This definition does not include Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses, Religious Uses, or Bars.
Sec. 26.2.4. Definitions (D-E).
Data Center shall mean a Building with a controlled environment used for housing a large amount
of electronic equipment, typically computers and communications equipment, for the purpose of
creating a hosted computer environment.
Density shall mean the total number of permanent residential dwelling units per acre of land, exclusive
of all existing public Right-of-way surfaces or similar property.
Development Agreement shall mean a contract duly executed and legally binding between the City
of Vernon and a developer(s) pursuant to Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5 et seq.
Development Standards shall mean the development and performance standards described in
Section 26.4.1-7, “Development Standards and Site Planning Standards,” and/or development and
performance standards identified for individual Overlay Zones in this Chapter.
Digital Display shall mean the face of a sign or Outdoor Advertising Structure that is comprised of
a digital or electronic face with intermittent changeable messages.
Director shall mean the City of Vernon Director of Public Works, Water, and Development Services.
Drive-Through or Drive-Up Facilities. An establishment that sells products or provides services
to occupants in vehicles, including drive-in or drive-up windows and drive-through services
examples include fast food restaurants, banks, and pharmacies.
Dwelling Unit - see Residence.
Emergency Shelter, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50801(e), shall mean a
facility that provides immediate and short-term housing to homeless persons or families on a first-
come, first-serve basis where the individual(s) must vacate the facility each morning and have no
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guaranteed bed for the next night. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter
because of inability to pay.
Sec. 26.2.5. Definitions (F-G).
First Amendment Protected Uses shall mean those uses with legal precedent to be protected by the
First Amendment to the United States Constitution, specifically those uses constitutionally protected
due to “freedom of association” in the form of intimate association (“intimate human relations”) or
expressive association (“engaging in those activities protected by the First Amendment – speech,
assembly, petition for the redress of grievances, and the exercise of religion”). First Amendment
Protected Uses shall include but not be limited to Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses and Tattoo
Parlors.
Floor Area shall mean the total horizontal area of all floors contained within the exterior walls of all
Buildings, measured by the exterior dimensions of the Building, on a Lot. It shall include elevated
storage areas and platforms, walkways, and similar interior structures or facilities used to provide
access to such storage areas, but not where the same are used to provide access solely to machinery
or equipment and are not normally occupied, except to maintain the equipment. Outdoor dining areas
and balconies shall be considered floor area for determining the required parking and loading
requirements. It shall not include Awnings, or Garages that are required parking for a Permitted
Residential Use.
Floor Area Ratio shall mean the ratio of the Floor Area of all Buildings on a Lot to the buildable area
of that Lot.
Force Majeure shall mean an event that is not within the control of the owner of the Property,
including, without limitation, earthquake, flood, fire, and acts of war or terrorism.
Freight Terminal shall mean any Lot, Building, or portion thereof where goods or freight, excluding
perishable goods, are transferred or redistributed from one vehicle to another; provided, however,
that such use in connection with the operation of a Warehouse Use or Cold Storage Warehouse shall
not be deemed to be a Freight Terminal. A Freight Terminal shall not include any use involved in the
storage of products for more than 72 hours. (For products stored longer than 72 hours, see
“Warehouse Use”).
Fueling Station shall mean any establishments engaged in the retail sale of gasoline, diesel, and
alternative fuel, lubricants, parts, and accessories, that may include accessory minor maintenance and
repair of automobiles and light trucks, vans, or similar size vehicles (i.e., vehicles that have gross
vehicle weights less than 10,000 pounds). Minor repair does include body and fender work.
Garage shall mean a structure or portion of a structure completely enclosed by walls or doors on all
sides that is designed or used to shelter one (1) or more Parking Spaces.
Sec. 26.2.6. Definitions (H-I).
Hazardous Waste Facility shall mean any facility or location which has a primary function to store
or process, treat, transfer, dispose of, or recycle all substances defined as hazardous waste, acutely
hazardous waste, extremely hazardous waste, or biohazardous waste as defined by the State of
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California in Health and Safety Code Sections 25110.02, 25115, 25117, and 117635 or in any
amendments to or recodifications of such statutes. The definition shall not include the storage, use,
generation, recycling, or disposal of hazardous materials as a secondary effect, product, or input of a
Permitted Use on the same Lot as the Permitted Use.
Hotel shall mean any building containing two (2) or more individual rooms or suites of rooms
intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied for sleeping
or housing purposes by guests. Hotels include motels, boarding houses, rest homes, sanitariums,
dormitories, and any other structure or Building other than a Residence or Emergency Shelter used
for the housing or sleeping of humans.
Incidental Use shall mean a use that is in connection with a Person’s Permitted Use, as further
described in Section 26.4.1-4(a), “Incidental Use,” such as office space, design area or showroom
space, that occupies more than twenty percent (20%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the gross
Floor Area occupied by the Person’s Permitted Use. Incidental Use shall not include a Retail Use, but
may include mail-order or internet sales in connection with a Permitted Use.
Industrial Gas Manufacturing shall mean the separation of the constituents of air into liquid or
gaseous form for storage, transport, or cylinder filling, and the distribution and sale of those products,
as well as other related welding gases.
Industry or Industrial Use shall mean the manufacture or production of any saleable article,
substance, or commodity, so long as the process adds substantial value to the article, substance, or
commodity, and shall not include tasks primarily consisting of collecting, sorting, shipping,
distributing, or inspecting goods from or in a warehouse or terminal. Industrial Use includes uses
ancillary to the manufacturing or production process, such as storage, use, generation, and disposal of
hazardous materials (as defined in federal and state laws and regulations) incidental to a manufacturing
or production process; recycling incidental to a manufacturing or production process; and use of space
for Ancillary Use.
Sec. 26.2.7. Definitions (J-K).
Junk or Salvage Business shall mean an auto wrecker or any business dealing in, selling, distributing,
or buying for resale scrap materials (that is, used or waste materials) that require processing or recycling
to be useful, including, without limitation, metal, cloth, paper, glass, wood, cardboard, plastics, or
comparable matter, including used consumer products, but shall not include a yard ancillary to an
Industrial Use. Junk or Salvage Business shall not include a business that processes or recycles the
scrap materials on-site as a Recycling Facility.
Sec. 26.2.8. Definitions (L).
Landscaping shall mean an area devoted to the growing of plants, including trees, shrubs, grasses, or
groundcovers for the visual or aesthetic enjoyment of people. Landscaping may include synthetic turf,
fountains or sculpture in a minor portion of the area.
Legal Nonconforming Building or Standards shall mean a Building or Ancillary Structure or
portion thereof which was lawfully erected or altered and maintained but which, because of the
application of this Chapter, no longer conforms to the regulations set forth in this Code applicable to
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the Zone or Overlay Zone in which such Building or Ancillary Structure is located, including failure
to comply with the Development Standards or Site Planning Standards applicable to such Zone or
Overlay Zone.
Legal Nonconforming Use shall mean a use which was lawfully established and maintained but
which, because of the application of this Chapter, no longer conforms to the regulations set forth in
this Chapter applicable to the Zone or Overlay Zone in which such use is located.
Loading Space shall mean an off-street space that is maintained for the parking of a vehicle while
loading or unloading merchandise or materials from the vehicle into a Building located on the same
Lot as the space.
Lot shall mean a quantity or parcel of land in the possession of, or owned by, or recorded as the
property of the same claimant or Person, and that is:
(a) A parcel of real property when shown as a delineated parcel of land with a number or
other designation on a tract or plat map recorded in the office of the County Recorder;
(b) A parcel of land, the dimensions and boundaries of which are defined by a record of
survey recorded pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act of the State in
the office of the County Recorder; or
(c) A legal lot or parcel as defined in the California Subdivision Map Act.
(d) Where parcels of land in the same ownership are separately legally described and are
developed as permitted by this Code, such individual parcels shall be considered as
separate Lots, but if a covenant that ties two or more Lots has been recorded, all of
the tied Lots shall be treated as one Lot.
Sec. 26.2.9. Definitions (M-O).
Major Alteration or Repair shall mean a renovation, alteration, or repair for which the hard costs
charged, incurred, or paid for such renovation, alteration, or repair, over a three year period,
commencing when the permit, if required, is issued, or if no permit is required, when the physical
portion of the renovation, alteration, or repair is commenced, equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%)
of the current fair market value of all of the Buildings located on the same Lot. For purposes of this
Chapter, the cost of the renovation, alteration, or repair shall exclude any costs incurred for
environmental investigation, testing, and remediation. For purposes of this Chapter, current fair
market value shall be determined based only on the value of the Building, and shall not include the
value of the unimproved land, any personal property or equipment, or any parking lot or landscaping.
Fair market value shall not include the cost or value of the contemplated renovation, alteration, or
repair, and shall be determined without reference to damage caused by an event of Force Majeure, if
any. If the owner and the City do not agree on the current fair market value, the parties shall rely on
a current appraisal by an independent third party MAI appraiser having at least five (5) years’
commercial real estate appraisal experience in the Los Angeles, California metropolitan area, obtained
by the owner, at the owner’s expense.
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Manure Fertilizer Business shall mean a business dealing in, buying, selling, handling, processing,
or storing of manure; provided, however, that Manure Fertilizer Business shall not mean or include:
(a) the storage and drying, grinding, and grading of manure upon the Property where the same is
produced as a result of or in connection with the operation of any business permitted in the S Overlay
Zone; (b) manufacture of chemical fertilizers; or (c) fertilizer generated from sludge.
Marijuana Dispensary, Store, Co-op, or Cultivation Operation shall mean and include any
location, structure, facility, residence, or similar to the same used, in full or in part, as a place at or in
which marijuana is sold, traded, exchanged, bartered for in any way, made available, located, stored,
placed, planted, cultivated, or processed, including any of the foregoing if used in connection with the
delivery of marijuana.
Massage Parlor – shall mean any establishment, where, for any form of consideration, massages,
alcohol rub, fomentation, electric or magnetic treatment, or similar treatment or manipulation of the
human body is administered, unless such treatment or manipulation is administered by a medical
practitioner, chiropractor, acupuncturist, physical therapist or similar professional person licensed by
the state of California. This definition does not include an athletic club, health club, school,
gymnasium, state licensed cosmetology or barber establishment, reducing salon, spa or similar
establishment where massage or similar manipulation of the human body is offered as an incidental
or accessory service.
Master Plan of Streets shall mean the Master Plan of Streets of the City of Vernon.
Minor Alteration or Repair shall mean a renovation, alteration, or repair for which the hard costs
charged, incurred, or paid for such renovation, alteration, or repair, over a three year period,
commencing when the permit, if required, is issued, or if no permit is required, when the physical
portion of the renovation, alteration, or repair is commenced, does not equal or exceed fifty percent
(50%) of the current fair market value of all of the Buildings located on the same Lot. For purposes
of this Chapter, the cost of the renovation, alteration, or repair shall exclude any costs incurred for
environmental investigation, testing, and remediation. For purposes of this Chapter, current fair
market value shall be determined based only on the value of the Building, and shall not include the
value of the unimproved land, any personal property or equipment, or any parking lot or landscaping.
Fair market value shall not include the cost or value of the contemplated renovation, alteration, or
repair, and shall be determined without reference to damage caused by an event of Force Majeure, if
any. If the owner and the City do not agree on the current fair market value, the parties shall rely on
a current appraisal by an independent third party MAI appraiser having at least five (5) years’
commercial real estate appraisal experience in the Los Angeles, California metropolitan area, obtained
by the owner, at the owner’s expense.
Minor Conditional Use Permit shall mean a discretionary permit granted by the Director for certain
uses of Property not permitted of right because such uses require special review and may be subject
to special conditions.
New Construction shall mean the construction of a new Building that is not attached to an existing
Building.
Occupancy shall mean the purpose for which a Building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be
used.
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Offices shall mean uses where professional , administrative, or common business services are
provided and which are not Ancillary Uses or Incidental Uses as defined by this Ordinance,, such as
but not limited to real estate firms, medical and professional offices, stock brokerages, and bond and
insurance firms.
Outdoor Advertising Structure shall mean any sign, logo, picture, transparency, mechanical device,
billboard, or other representation (whether or not it includes words or logos) that is located off-site
from the Property where the product or service is offered and is intended to attract attention to any
commodity, good, product, or service for any business or non-profit purpose or entity. An Outdoor
Advertising Structure shall not include any such sign or other structure that directs attention to the
activity conducted, sold, or offered upon the Property where the sign or other structure is located.
Outdoor Storage and Activities shall mean any use of Property for purposes of temporary or
permanent storage of raw materials, storage or display of finished products or other materials, and
including installation or storage of equipment (whether operational in the business or not operational)
that is located outside of a Building, except for parking of cars and trucks.
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Parking Space shall mean a readily accessible space or area other than a street or alley that is
permanently reserved, maintained, and accessible for the parking of one (1) motor vehicle.
Permitted Use shall mean a use that is permitted on a Lot, either by right as set forth in this Ordinance
or by means of a Conditional Use Permit, Minor Conditional Use permit, Temporary Use Permit, or
as a Legal Nonconforming Use.
Person shall mean an individual, entity, or governmental agency other than the City of Vernon.
Petroleum Refinery shall mean an establishment or plant primarily engaged in producing gasoline,
kerosene, distillate fuel oils, residual fuel oils, lubricants, and other products from crude petroleum
and its fractionation products through straight distillation, redistillation, cracking, or other processes.
Petroleum-Related Use shall mean an establishment or plant for the blending or processing of
petroleum products but not including a Petroleum Refinery or Petroleum Storage Facility. Petroleum-
Related Use does not include storage of fuel as an Ancillary Use to a Permitted Use.
Petroleum Storage Facility shall mean an establishment, including a tank farm, for keeping and
storing gasoline, kerosene, distillate fuel oils, residual fuel oils, lubricants, and other petroleum
products, but not including storage of fuel as an Ancillary Use. Petroleum-Related Use does not
include storage of fuel as an Ancillary Use to a Permitted Use.
Property shall mean all adjacent Lots under common ownership.
Public Storage shall mean a structure or series of structures divided into small sections and used by
the general public for storage of goods or materials.
Public Utilities shall mean facilities owned or operated by an entity that is not the City of Vernon,
that is subject to governmental regulation such as the California Public Utilities Commission, and that
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provides an essential commodity or service such as water, power, transportation, or communication
to the public. It shall include electrical substations, water or wastewater treatment plants, and similar
facilities of public agencies or public utilities, but shall not include property used solely for
telecommunications antennas, cell towers, and related equipment.
Sec. 26.2.11. Definitions (R).
Recycling Facility shall mean a facility that recycles used or waste materials, excluding Hazardous
Waste, to convert and redistribute them, or a significant portion of them, as raw materials or to convert
them and manufacture a product made wholly or partly from recycled materials, including a biodiesel
facility. For these purposes, recycling shall mean a process involving reconstituting materials that
would otherwise become waste and returning them to the economic mainstream in the form of raw
materials for new reuses or reconstituted products which meet the quality standards necessary to be
used in the marketplace. Recycling Facility does not include recycling activities undertaken as an
Ancillary Use to a Permitted Use.
Religious Use shall mean use of a Lot for religious assemblies, institutions, or structures. Religious
Use shall not include any Residence on the Lot.
Rendering Plant shall mean an establishment where one or more of the following items is cooked,
melted down, extracted, clarified, or otherwise processed to produce oil, tallow, grease, fertilizer (other
than fertilizer from manure), animal feed, or ash: carcasses of animals or fowl, dead animals or fowl,
fish, blood, offal, bones, meat, animal or vegetable fat, feathers, food scraps or waste, and other animal,
fowl, or fish byproducts. Rendering Plant shall not include an establishment exclusively producing
fats, oils, lard, or similar products for human consumption; nor, a rendering process in connection
with and incidental to a slaughterhouse, abattoir, packing plant, or similar establishment producing
food for human consumption.
Residence shall mean and include one or more rooms in a Building managed or used as living
quarters, including, without limitation: a Building or Buildings used as a single-family dwelling or a
multi-family dwelling; a Building or Buildings used as a live-in treatment facility, substance abuse
center, half-way house, or home for senior citizens, disabled persons, or other residential care facilities;
and dwelling units reserved for use by a resident owner, caretaker, watchman, emergency personnel,
or maintenance personnel. Emergency Shelter is specifically excluded from this definition.
Residential Use shall mean the development and use of a property exclusively with a Residence or
Residences, and any accessory uses or Buildings customarily associated with a Residence, such as but
not limited to private recreational facilities, private open space, and on-site support facilities to
residents of the property.
Retail Use shall mean a business providing the point of final sale of goods directly to customers,
including, without limitation, restaurants and coffee shops, grocery stores, and vehicle sales. Retail Use
shall not include mail-order or internet sales.
Right-of-way shall mean the planned future ultimate width of a Street as determined by the Master
Plan of Streets.
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Sec. 26.2.12. Definitions (S).
Salvage Yard – see Junk or Salvage Business.
Server Farm – see Data Center.
Site Planning and/or Site Development Standards shall mean the land use standards described in
Section 26.4.1-8, “Site Planning Standards,” and/or site planning standards identified for individual
Overlay Zones in this Chapter.
Slaughtering shall mean the industrial process of butchering animals and dressing and preparing the
products of their carcasses for food or other purposes.
Solid Waste Facility shall mean any facility or location that stores, processes, or transfers solid waste
as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 40191, or in any amendments to or
recodifications of such statute, and related regulations.
Sound Level shall mean the quantity in decibels measured by a sound level meter satisfying the
requirements of American National Standards Specification for Sound Level Meters S1.4. The sound
level meter shall be set at “A” weighting and at “SLOW” dynamic characteristic.
Special Event Permit shall mean a permit issued by the Vernon Fire Department for a short duration
special event such as indoor or outdoor sales event of product normally stored or produced onsite,
outdoor or indoor meeting, ground breaking ceremony, holiday or special occasion party or similar
event.
Static Display shall mean the face of a sign or Outdoor Advertising Display that has a fixed, printed
face and does not have a Digital Display.
Street shall mean (a) any public road or street (including a highway or freeway) or sidewalk owned or
controlled by any governmental entity, or (b) any private recorded thoroughfare that affords a means
of access to an abutting Lot.
Supportive Housing shall mean housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by the target
population as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.14, and that is linked to
on-site or off-site services that assist tenants to retain the housing, improve their health status,
maximize their ability to live, and when possible, to work in the community.
Sec. 26.2.13. Definitions (T).
Tattoo Parlors shall mean establishments whose principal business activity is one or more of the
following: (a) using ink or other substances that result in the permanent coloration of the skin through
the use of needles or other instruments designed to contact or puncture the skin; or (b) creation of an
opening in the body of a person for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. Tattoo
Parlors are considered a First Amendment Protected Use.
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Telecommunications Antenna shall mean a physical device or system through which
electromagnetic, wireless telecommunications signals authorized by the Federal Communications
Commission are transmitted or received.
Temporary Use Permit shall mean a permit granted by an authorized agent of the City for certain
uses of Property not permitted of right because such uses might not meet the normal development or
use standards of the applicable zone, but may otherwise be acceptable because of their temporary
nature.
Trade School shall mean a facility or teaching unit designed to educate an adult on the skills needed
to perform a specific job, apprentice education, and similar training.
Trailer shall mean any vehicle or structure having no foundation other than wheels, blocks, skids,
jacks, horses, or skirting, and which is, has been, or reasonably may be equipped with wheels or other
devices for transporting the structure from place to place whether by motor power or other means.
The term Trailer shall include camp car, house car, mobile home, camper, recreational vehicle (RV),
or other vehicle whose uses may include cooking or sleeping.
Trailer Park shall mean any Lot or portion thereof used or designed to accommodate two (2) or more
Trailers used for housekeeping or sleeping or living quarters, and such definition shall include trailer
courts, mobile home courts, and mobile home parks.
Transitional Housing shall mean temporary rental housing with length of stay that ranges between
six (6) months to two (2) years for homeless individuals or families who are transitioning to permanent
housing, operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and
recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future
point in time.
Transportation-Related Use shall mean any use that is the same or similar to a Freight Terminal or
Truck Terminal, or that supports the movement of goods or people, such as taxi dispatch. A
Transportation-Related Use shall not include a public Street or railroad Right-of-way.
Trash to Energy Facilities shall mean the process of creating energy in the form of electricity or
heat from waste conversion.
Truck Terminal shall mean any Lot, Building, or portion of a lot or a building used primarily for the
storage, maintenance, repair, or servicing of highway-type vehicles carrying persons or property
including, but not limited to, trucks and buses. Truck Terminal does not include parking of vehicles
in connection with a Permitted Use or repairing or maintaining vehicles used in connection with a
Permitted Use on the same Lot as the Permitted Use.
Sec. 26.2.14. Definitions (U-V).
Urgent Care Facility shall mean a facility used to provide medical screenings or to treat patients who
have an injury or illness that requires immediate care, but is not serious enough to warrant a visit to a
hospital emergency room.
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Variance shall mean an exception to the required Development Standards or Site Planning Standards
applicable to a Property granted by the City Council based on the criteria and findings set forth in
Section 26.6.2, “Variances.”
Vibration shall mean discrete ground movement as measured by peak particle velocity in inches per
second.
Sec. 26.2.15. Definitions (W-Z).
Warehouse Use shall mean a Building or portion thereof used primarily for the storage of saleable
goods or raw materials to be incorporated into saleable goods (including storage for distribution to
other locations for wholesale or retail sale), but not including a Cold Storage Warehouse. The storage
of scrap materials shall not constitute a Warehouse Use.
Wholesale Use shall mean a Building or part of a Building used primarily for the storage and
distribution of merchandise that is sold in large volumes to retailers or other professional businesses,
but not to a standard retail consumer. Wholesale Use includes the storage and distribution of
merchandise for more than 72 hours. The storage and sale of scrap materials shall not constitute a
Wholesale Use.
Zone and Overlay Zone shall mean a section of the City to which regulations governing the use,
area, size of Buildings and Ancillary Structures, and other uniform regulations apply.
Zoning Map shall mean the Comprehensive Zoning Map of the City of Vernon, as further described
in Section 26.3.2, “Comprehensive Zoning Map.”
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Sec. 26.3.1. Zone and Overlay Zones of the City.
Sec. 26.3.1-1. Establishment of Zone and Overlay Zones. As a result of its commitment to making
property available for Industrial Use and to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Chapter, the
entire City of Vernon is hereby zoned for General Industry (I Zone). All property within the City is
located within the General Industry Zone (the I Zone), and must conform to the standards of use and
the Development Standards and Site Planning Standards for the I Zone. Within the I Zone, special
categories of Overlay Zones have been established for the purpose of allowing special uses that are
not otherwise permitted within the City. The Zone and the Overlay Zones are designated as follows,
and either the name or the symbol may be used to refer to the General Industry Zone (the I Zone) or
any of the Overlay Zones. The boundaries of each of the Overlay Zones are set forth in detail on the
Zoning Map.
The I Zone is the General Industry Zone.
The Overlay Zones are:
C-1
C-2
E
H
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Commercial-1 Overlay Zone
Commercial-2 Overlay Zone
Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone
Housing Overlay Zone
R - Rendering Overlay Zone
S - Slaughtering Overlay Zone
T - Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone
Sec. 26.3.1-2. Uses Permitted of Right. It is the City’s intent to provide an acceptable location
within the County of Los Angeles for Industrial Uses, including those that may not be compatible
with land use elsewhere in much of the County. As a result of this intent and the City’s pervasive
industrial environment, Industrial Uses are permitted in the I Zone and each of the Overlay Zones.
Certain non-Industrial Uses are permitted in the I Zone in accordance with Section 26.4.1-2, “Uses
Permitted of Right,” et seq. Certain non-Industrial Uses may be permitted in the C-1, C-2, E, H, R, S,
and T Overlay Zones, as set forth in the descriptions of the uses permitted in those Overlay Zones.
Sec. 26.3.1-3. Uses that Require a Conditional Use Permit. All uses that are not specifically
permitted under this Chapter and are not specifically prohibited by this Chapter require a Conditional
Use Permit or other entitlement as may be specified in this Chapter.
Sec. 26.3.1-4. Prohibited Uses. Uses that are prohibited in Section 26.4.1-5, “Uses That Are
Prohibited or Limited,” shall not be permitted in any Zone or other Overlay Zone and are not be
eligible for a Conditional Use Permit or other entitlement, in any Zone or other Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.3.1-5. Determination of Category of Use. The Director shall have the authority to
determine if a proposed use is substantially similar to a use that is permitted of right and may therefore
be located in the City or in a particular Overlay Zone. If the Director determines that a use is not
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specifically prohibited, is not permitted of right, or is substantially similar to a use that is permitted of
right and may not otherwise be permitted through another entitlement process, the owner or applicant
shall have the right to apply for a Conditional Use Permit or a Minor Conditional Use Permit in
accordance with Sections 26.6.3, “Conditional Use Permit,” and 26.6.4, “Minor Conditional Use
Permit.”
Sec. 26.3.1-6. Legal Nonconforming Uses. Notwithstanding the terms of this Ordinance, uses that
were in existence and permitted of right or by use of a Conditional Use Permit prior to the effective
date of this Ordinance shall be permitted to remain on the Lot on which they are currently located, as
Legal Nonconforming Uses in accordance with the terms of Section 26.5.3, “Legal Nonconforming
Status,” and in accordance with their existing Conditional Use Permit, if applicable.
Sec. 26.3.2. Comprehensive Zoning Map.
A part of this Chapter is a Map that shows the location and boundaries of the various Overlay Zones
established by this Chapter. This Map shall be known, cited, and referred to as the “Comprehensive
Zoning Map of the City of Vernon” and may be referred to in this Chapter as the Zoning Map.
Said Zoning Map, together with all notations, references, and other information shown thereon, is the
official zoning map of the City of Vernon and shall be as much a part of this Chapter as if the matters
and information set forth by said Zoning Map were all fully described herein. Copies of the Zoning
Map are on file with the Department of Public Works, Water, and Development Services and are
available on request. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Chapter and the Zoning
Map, the terms of this Chapter shall control.
Sec. 26.3.3. Uncertainty as to Overlay Zone Boundaries.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the Overlay Zones, as shown on the
Zoning Map, the determination of the City Council as to the location thereof shall be final and
conclusive. Any decision regarding the boundaries of an Overlay Zone shall follow the then existing
Lot lines.
Sec. 26.3.4. Keeping of Zoning Map.
The City Clerk shall keep a true and correct copy of the current Zoning Map at his or her office in the
City Hall of the City. At the end of each calendar year, or more often at the direction of the City
Clerk, said Zoning Map shall be revised to reflect all Amendments to this Chapter or the Zoning Map.
Sec. 26.3.5. Non-Applicability to City of Vernon.
Except as otherwise required by law, the requirements of this Chapter, and of the General Plan, do
not apply to actions taken by the City to use or authorize the use of property that it owns or controls.
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Sec. 26.4.1. General Industry (I) Zone.
Sec. 26.4.1-1. Purpose and Intent.
(a) The General Industry (I) Zone is intended to provide for the orderly development and
operation of most types of Industrial Use and to promote the concentration of such
uses in a manner that will foster mutually beneficial relationships with each other. The
regulation of uses and establishment of Development Standards and Site Planning
Standards set forth in the I Zone are those deemed necessary to promote the orderly
operation and efficient functioning of the City. The right to use and maintain Legal
Nonconforming Uses and Legal Nonconforming Building and Standards in the I Zone
and all Overlay Zones are governed by Section 26.5.3, “Legal Nonconforming Status.”
(b) Residential Uses are permitted only in the H Overlay Zone.
(c) Commercial Use and Retail Use are permitted only in the C-1 and C-2 Overlay Zones.
(d) First Amendment Protected Uses and Religious Uses are only permitted in the C-2
Overlay Zone.
(e) Emergency Shelters are permitted only in the E Overlay Zone.
(f) Rendering Plants are permitted only in the R Overlay Zone.
(g) Slaughtering is permitted only in the S Overlay Zone.
(h) Hazardous Waste Facilities, Solid Waste Facilities, Truck Terminals, Freight
Terminals, and/or Transportation-Related Uses are permitted only in the T Overlay
Zone.
(i) Fueling Stations are permitted only in the C-1, C-2 and T Overlay Zones.
(j) All of the above uses that are permitted in specified Overlay Zones are not permitted
in other areas of the I Zone, and are not eligible for a Conditional Use Permit or Minor
Conditional Use Permit in other areas of the I Zone, even if they are less intensive
uses than the Permitted Uses within the I Zone or an Overlay Zone,
(k) All of the above uses that are permitted in specified Overlay Zones are subject to the
standards and regulations outlined for the Overlay Zone in which they are located.
(l) Uses that are prohibited under this Chapter, even if less intensive than the Permitted
Uses, shall not be permitted in the I Zone or any Overlay Zone. Determination of
whether uses fit within the definition of Permitted Uses shall be in the discretion of
the Director, as described in Section 26.3.1-5, “Determination of Category of Use.”
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Sec. 26.4.1-2. Uses Permitted of Right. The following uses of Buildings and land are permitted of
right in the I Zone.
(a) Industrial Use.
(b) Data Centers.
(c) Cold Storage Warehouses.
(d) Industrial Gas Manufacturing.
(e) Telecommunications Antenna and Cell Towers.
(f) Warehouse Use (other than Cold Storage Warehouses).
(g) Wholesale Use.
(h) Ancillary Use. Each occupant or user on the Property and each tenant in a multi-
tenant Building shall be permitted to dedicate a portion of that Person’s space to an
Ancillary Use in connection with that Person’s Permitted Use, if the following criteria
are satisfied:
(1) The Permitted Use for such Person is that Person’s majority use.
(2) The Ancillary Use is located upon the same Lot as that Person’s Permitted
Use.
(3) The Ancillary Use is used solely and exclusively by the Person for that Person’s
Permitted Use.
(4) Ancillary Use includes offices and showrooms ancillary to the Permitted Use,
but does not include the right to sell at retail (Ancillary Retail Use), but does
include the right to sublease to a separate tenant office space only within an
existing office area. Ancillary Use does not include Outdoor Storage and
Activities.
(5) The cumulative total area dedicated to all Ancillary Uses (including any
Ancillary Retail Use permitted with a Minor Conditional Use Permit) shall not
exceed twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area occupied by a Permitted
Use.
(i) Any activity or use undertaken by the City.
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Sec. 26.4.1-3. Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit. Uses that are not
specifically permitted pursuant to Section 26.4.1-2, “Use Permitted of Right,” and are not specifically
prohibited by Section 26.4.1-1, “Purpose and Intent,” or Section 26.4.1-5, “Uses That Are Prohibited
or Limited,” or Section 26.4.1-6, “Uses That May Constitute Legal Nonconforming Use” may be
permitted in the I Zone only with a Conditional Use Permit. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the following uses require a Conditional Use Permit:
(a) Refineries.
(b) Generating facilities, power plants, cogeneration facilities.
(c) Trash to Energy Facilities.
(d) Petroleum Related Uses, Petroleum Storage Facilities.
(e) Recycling Facilities.
(f) Trade Schools.
(g) Public Utilities.
Sec. 26.4.1-4. Uses That May Be Permitted by Minor Conditional Use Permit. The uses set forth
in this Section 26.4.1-4, may be permitted in the I Zone with a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Incidental Use. Each occupant or user on the Property and each tenant in a multi-
tenant Building shall be permitted to dedicate a portion of that Person’s space to an
Incidental Use in connection with that Person’s Permitted Use, if a Minor Conditional
Use Permit is approved and the following criteria are satisfied:
(1) The Permitted Use for such Person is that Person’s majority use;
(2) The Incidental Use is located upon the same Lot as that Person’s Permitted
Use.
(3) Incidental Use includes offices, design areas and showrooms related to the
Permitted Use, but does not include the right to sell at retail. Incidental Use
does not include Outdoor Storage and Activities.
(4) The cumulative total area dedicated to all Incidental and Ancillary Uses
(including Ancillary Retail Uses) shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the
gross floor area occupied by a Permitted Use.
(b) Ancillary Retail Use. Each occupant or user on the Property and each tenant in a
multi-tenant Building shall be permitted to dedicate a portion of that Person’s space
to an Ancillary Retail Use in connection with that Person’s Permitted Use, if the
following criteria are satisfied:
(1) The Permitted Use for such Person is that Person’s majority use;
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(2) The Ancillary Retail Use is located upon the same Lot as that Person’s
Permitted Use and sufficient parking is provided.
(3) The Ancillary Retail Use is used solely and exclusively by the Person for that
Persons’ Permitted Use and the sell at retail is only for products manufactured
onsite or products imported and stored in bulk as part of the Persons’
Permitted Use.
(4) Ancillary Retail Use includes the right to sell at retail any day week but does
not include Outdoor Storage and Activities including the outdoor display of
merchandise.
(5) The cumulative total area dedicated to all Ancillary Uses (including any
Ancillary Retail Use) shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor
area occupied by a Permitted Use.
Sec. 26.4.1-5. Uses That Are Prohibited or Limited.
(a) No Motel, Hotel, Trailer, or Trailer Park is permitted in any Zone or Overlay Zone.
The provisions of this Section do not apply to portable units which (a) have been
acknowledged in writing by the owner or user to be units that are to be used
temporarily and solely in connection with a construction project on the same Lot by
persons who have a separate existing, permanent Residence, (b) have received written
approval from the Director for such temporary usage, and (c) are not used for bathing
or sleeping. The provisions of this Section do not apply to Trailers used solely to
move goods.
(b) No Marijuana Dispensary, Store, Co-op, or Cultivation Operation is permitted in any
Zone or Overlay Zone.
(c) No Convention and Entertainment Venue is permitted in any Zone or Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.1-6. Uses That May Constitute Legal Nonconforming Use. The following uses are not
permitted in any Zone or Overlay Zone, except that any such use that exists as of the effective date
of this Ordinance may be maintained as a Legal Nonconforming Use, subject to the terms of Section
26.5.3, “Legal Nonconforming Status.”
(a) Community Facilities
(b) Bars
(c) Junk or Salvage Business
(d) Public Storage (including mini-storage) facilities
(e) Manure Fertilizer Business
(f) Contractor’s Yard
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(g) Residences located outside of the H Overlay Zone
(h) Freight Terminals, Solid Waste Facilities, Truck Terminals, Transportation-Related
Use, or Hazardous Waste Facilities located outside of the T Overlay Zone
(i) Commercial or Retail Uses located outside of the C-1 or C-2 Overlay Zones
(j) Slaughtering located outside of the S Overlay Zone
(k) Rendering Plants located outside of the R Overlay Zone
(l) Fueling Stations located outside of the C-1, C-2 ant T Overlay Zones
Sec. 26.4.1-7. Development and Performance Standards. The following development and
performance standards (Development Standards) apply to all Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land,
uses, and businesses in the I Zone.
(a) All Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land, uses, and businesses in the I Zone must
comply with the following Development Standards at all times.
(1) Fire, Explosion, and Environmental Hazards. All storage of, and activities
involving, hazardous, flammable, or explosive materials shall be provided with
adequate safety devices against the hazard of fire and explosion and with
adequate fire-fighting and fire-suppression equipment and devices that meet
the standards and requirements of the Vernon Fire Department, as such
standards and requirements may change from time to time. The storage of or
activities involving acutely hazardous materials above the exempt amount, as
established by the State of California Fire Code, shall not be permitted within
five hundred (500) feet of the outside property line of a school site for students
grades kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade.
(2) Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances.
(i) Except with the prior approval of the City Council as to specific uses,
the use of radioactive materials within any Zone or Overlay Zone shall
be limited to measuring, gauging, and calibration devices, and tracer
elements in X-ray and like apparatus. In no event shall radioactivity,
when measured at any point along any Lot line, be in excess of two
and seven-tenths (2.7) by ten (10) to the eleventh (11th) power
microcuries per milliliter of air at any moment of time.
(ii) Radio and television and other telecommunications transmitters shall
be operated at the regularly assigned wavelengths (or within the
authorized tolerances therefor) as assigned thereto by the appropriate
governmental agency. All electrical and electronic devices and
equipment shall be suitably wired, shielded, and controlled so that in
operation they shall not, beyond any point along any Lot line, emit any
electrical impulse or wave which will adversely affect the operation and
control of any other electrical or electronic device or equipment.
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(3) Outdoor Storage and Activities. Outdoor Storage and Activities (other than
off-street parking and loading, which are governed by Section 26.5.1, “Off-
Street Parking and Loading Facilities”) are permitted only in compliance with
the following requirements:
(i) No materials or wastes may be deposited on a Lot in such form or
manner that they may be transferred off the Lot by natural causes or
forces.
(ii) Wastes which might cause fumes or dust, which constitute a fire
hazard, or which may be edible by or otherwise attractive to rodents
or insects shall be stored only in closed containers in required
enclosures.
(iii) Outdoor Storage and Activities of all materials, products, and
inoperative equipment shall be screened or otherwise hidden so as not
to be visible from the Street; however, the screen shall not exceed ten
(10) feet in height as measured from grade level. The screen shall be
maintained in good repair. Operational equipment used in the business
located on the Lot is not required to be screened.
(iv) A minimum six-foot high screening wall shall be provided on the
interior lot lines of any lot with outdoor storage and activities that
abuts a Lot with an existing Residential Use or any Lot that is zoned
for Residential Use. Screening walls shall follow the lot line of the Lot
to be screened, or shall be so arranged within the boundaries of the
Lot so as to substantially hide the outdoor storage and activities from
adjoining residential properties.
(v) No Outdoor Storage and Activities are permitted on any area of a Lot
that is required to be available for fire department access, as such
access requirements are set forth in the Code.
(vi) Outdoor Storage and Activities, including operational equipment used
in the business located on the Lot, shall not occur if such usage would
result in a reduction or elimination of the parking, loading, or
maneuvering required for the Permitted Use located on the property
unless approved by the Director pursuant to Section 26.5.1-6(q),
“Reduction in Required Parking Spaces.” Outdoor Storage and
Activities existing on the effective date of this Ordinance that violate
these provisions may be continued as a legally nonconforming usage
for the period described in Section 26.5.3-2(e).
(4) Weed and Debris Abatement. All landscaped areas (on the Property, as
well as contiguous planted areas within the public Right-of-way) shall be kept
free from weeds, overgrown grass and shrubbery, and debris. Any diseased,
dead, damaged, or decaying plant materials shall be removed.
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(5) No Vehicular Encroachment. No vehicle (including a truck trailer) when
parked or stopped on a Lot shall extend into the Right-of-way.
(b) All Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land, and businesses in the I Zone must comply
with the following Development Standards upon a Change of Use or upon the
occurrence of an event described in Table 26.5.3-3 Right to Continue Nonconforming
Uses and Buildings that requires compliance with the Development Standards.
(1) Vibration. Upon a Change of Use or the occurrence of an event described in
Table 26.5.3-3 Right to Continue Nonconforming Uses and Buildings that
requires compliance with the Development Standards, all of the businesses
located on the Lot shall be operated so that, cumulatively with existing
Vibrations of all new and existing equipment of all businesses on the Lot, the
steady ground Vibration inherently and recurrently generated shall not exceed
four hundredths of one inch (0.04) per second particle velocity when measured
at any point along the Lot line of the Lot on which the source of the Vibration
is located. The cumulative effect of Vibrations in excess of four hundredths
(0.04) of one inch measured at any point along the Lot line on which the source
of the Vibration is located shall be permitted only with a Conditional Use
Permit.
(2) Noise. Upon a Change of Use or the occurrence of an event described in
Table 26.5.3-3 Right to Continue Nonconforming Uses and Buildings that
requires compliance with the Development Standards, all of the businesses
located on the Lot shall be operated in compliance with the following noise
standards.
(i) The following noise standards, unless otherwise specifically indicated,
shall apply to all Lots within the designated noise zones, measured
cumulatively with existing noise from all businesses on the Lot.
Table 26.4.1-7(b)(2)
Noise Standards
Noise Zone Time Interval Allowable Exterior
Noise
Lots located within one tenth
(1/10) of a mile of any
residence or school located in
Vernon or abutting
communities.
10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.
7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
60 dBA
65 dBA
All other Lots Any time 75 dBA
(ii) No Person, in any location within the City, shall create any noise, or
allow the creation of noise, on any Lot owned, leased, occupied or
otherwise controlled by such Person which causes the cumulative
noise level when measured at any point along the Lot line of the Lot
on which the source of the noise is located to exceed:
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(A) The applicable noise standard for a cumulative period of more
than thirty (30) minutes in any hour; or
(B) The applicable noise standard plus five (5) dBA for a
cumulative period of more than fifteen (15) minutes in any one
hour; or
(C) The applicable noise standard plus ten (10) dBA for a
cumulative period of more than five (5) minutes in any hour;
or
(D) The applicable noise standard plus fifteen (15) dBA for a
cumulative period of more than one (1) minute in any hour; or
(iii) In the event the ambient noise level exceeds any of the noise limit
categories set forth in subsections (A), (B), or (C) of subsection 2(ii) of
this Section, the cumulative period applicable to such category shall be
increased to reflect the ambient noise level, plus 5 dBA.
(iv) If a Lot is located on a boundary between two (2) different noise zones,
the noise level standard applicable to the quieter noise zone shall apply.
(v) If the noise source is continuous and cannot reasonably be
discontinued or stopped for a time period whereby the ambient noise
level can be determined, the measured noise level obtained while the
source is in operation shall be compared directly to the Lot’s
designated noise zone for the time of day the noise level is measured.
(vi) Any noise source in excess of the standards set forth herein shall be
permitted only with a Conditional Use Permit.
(3) Water Usage. No Person shall increase water demand and usage associated
with any Property by more than five hundred (500) acre-feet from the prior
calendar year except with a Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.4.1-8. Site Planning Standards. The following Site Planning Standards shall apply to all
Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land, uses, and businesses in the I Zone. Legal Nonconforming Uses
and Legal Nonconforming Buildings or Standards are required to comply with the Site Planning
Standards at the time of the occurrence of an event described in Table 26.5.3-3 Right to Continue
Nonconforming Uses and Buildings that requires compliance with the Site Planning Standards.
(a) Building Intensity. The total gross Floor Area of all Buildings on any Lot shall not
exceed a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 2:1.
(b) Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 26.5.1, “Off-Street Parking and
Loading Facilities.”
(c) Building Setback. Every Building or Structure shall be set back not less than fifteen
(15) feet from the curb face, as shown on the Master Plan of Streets. The Director
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shall designate the distance from the center of the Street in any case in which the
planned future ultimate width of a Street is not specified or a Street is not symmetrical.
(d) Ancillary Structure Setback. Where a Lot or parcel of land in any Zone or Overlay
Zone abuts a Street as shown on the Master Plan of Streets, every Ancillary Structure
on such Lot or parcel shall be set back as follows: (1) if the Ancillary Structure is equal
to or greater than twenty (20) feet in height, it shall be set back not less than fifteen
(15) feet from the curb face, as shown on the Master Plan of Streets; and (2) if the
Ancillary Structure is less than twenty (20) feet in height, it shall be set back not less
than to the ultimate planned right of way width of the street as shown on the Master
Plan of the Streets, except in no case shall the structure be set back less than eight (8)
feet from the curb face, as shown on the Master Plan of Streets. The Director shall
designate the distance from the center of the Street to the curb face in any case in
which the Master Plan of Streets does not specify a planned future ultimate width from
curb to curb or a Street is not symmetrical.
(e) No Encroachment. Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 22 Streets and
Sidewalks Article VI Encroachments Section 22.32 Encroachment to be authorized
by license before issuance of permit; exceptions of the Code, no Building or Ancillary
Structure shall encroach into the planned future ultimate width of a Street.
(f) Barriers. Where parking, loading, or maneuvering areas adjoin a Street or Streets, a
twelve (12) gauge wrought iron fence not less than eight (8) feet in height, a masonry
or concrete wall not less than thirty (30”) inches in height, or a landscaped area a
minimum of four (4) feet in width measured from the property line, or an equivalent
protective device as approved by the Director, shall be established along such full
frontage, except at driveways, walkways, or other openings where such are necessary.
Where a barrier or a landscaped area adjoins a driveway, a ten-inch (10”) concrete-
filled steel pipe or equivalent protective device shall be installed on driveways used for
trucks, and an eight inch (8”) concrete filled steel pipe or equivalent protective device
shall be installed on driveways used exclusively by automobiles.
(g) Minimum Lot Size. Except in the C-1 and C-2 Overlay Zones, no new Lot shall be
established for any use in the I Zone unless the Lot is at least one acre in size and
complies with Code Section 28.28, “Lots to Conform to Minimum Requirements.”
(h) Trash Enclosures. All trash disposal areas shall be enclosed on three (3) sides, shall
have two (2) block walls and one (1) lockable gate. The gate’s overall height shall be a
minimum of six (6) feet; its overall width shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet. All
block walls shall be a minimum six (6) feet tall.
Sec. 26.4.2. Commercial-1 (C-1) Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.2-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Commercial-1 (C-1) Overlay Zone is to
accommodate at limited and specific areas of the City those business uses that complement and do
not detract from the purposely established industrial character of the City. The C-1 Overlay Zone is
intended to provide areas for the development of mercantile facilities, including Commercial Uses,
Retail Uses, Offices, services, and business operations that would serve existing businesses and
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surrounding uses by improving access to a greater range of facilities and services. The regulation of
uses and establishment of Development Standards and Site Planning Standards set forth in the C-1
Overlay Zone are those deemed necessary to promote the orderly operation and efficient functioning
of the City.
Sec. 26.4.2-2. Uses Permitted of Right in the C-1 Overlay Zone. Uses permitted of right in the I
Zone are permitted of right in the C-1 Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.2-3. Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit in the C-1 Overlay Zone.
Uses permitted in the I Zone with a Conditional Use Permit may be permitted in the C-1 Overlay
Zone subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.4.2-4. Uses That May Be Permitted by Minor Conditional Use Permit. The uses set
forth in this Section 26.4.2-4, “Uses That May Be Permitted by Minor Conditional Use Permit,” may
be permitted in the C-1 Overlay Zone with a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Commercial or Retail Uses.
(b) Fueling stations.
(c) Incidental Use, including the right to sell at retail, and Ancillary Retail Use.
(d) Uses permitted with a Minor Conditional Use Permit in the I Zone.
Sec. 26.4.2-5. Development Standards and Site Planning Standards in the C-1 Overlay Zone.
(a) The Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards,” Table 26.4.107(b)(2), “Noise Standards,” and Section 26.4.1-8, “Site
Planning Standards,” shall apply to all newly constructed Buildings and Ancillary
Structures, land, and uses in the C-1 Overlay Zone.
(b) New uses in existing Buildings in the C-1 Overlay Zone shall be required to comply
with the Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards.” No new Lot shall be established for any use in the C-1 Overlay Zone
unless the Lot is at least twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet in size and complies
with Code Section 28.28, “Lots to Conform to Minimum Requirements”.
(c) All parcels and Lots located in the C-1 Overlay Zone shall dedicate a minimum of five
percent (5%) of the gross square footage of the Lot to irrigated Landscaping that is
visible from the Street.
(d) The City Council may impose as part of the Conditional Use Permit, or the Director
may impose as part of the Minor Conditional Use Permit, any other requirements as
are reasonably necessary to protect nearby owners and occupants from traffic, noise,
odor, dust, and similar concerns.
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Sec. 26.4.3. Commercial-2 (C-2) Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.3-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Commercial-2 (C-2) Overlay Zone is to
accommodate at limited and specific areas of the City those uses that may ordinarily conflict with the
purposely established industrial character of the City. The C-2 Overlay Zone is intended to provide
areas for the development of commercial and retail facilities, including Commercial Uses, Retail Uses,
Offices, services, and business operations, at locations where such commercial and retail facilities
would complement and serve existing business and surrounding uses by improving access to a greater
range of facilities and services. The C-2 Overlay Zone is intended to accommodate a higher level of
intensity of uses than the C-1 Overlay Zone. The regulations for the C-2 Overlay Zone are those
deemed necessary to promote the orderly operation and efficient functioning of the City.
Sec. 26.4.3-2. Uses Permitted of Right in the C-2 Zone. The following uses of Buildings and land
are permitted of right in the C-2 Zone.
(a) Uses permitted of right in the I Zone..
(b) Commercial or Retail Uses whose purpose is engaging in business associated with First
Amendment Protected Uses.
Sec. 26.4.3-3. Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit in the C-2 Zone. Uses
permitted in the I Zone with a Conditional Use Permit may be permitted in the C-2 Overlay Zone
subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.4.3-4. Uses That May Be Permitted by Minor Conditional Use Permit. The uses set
forth in this Section 26.4.3-4, “Uses That May Be Permitted by Minor Conditional use Permit,” may
be permitted in the C-2 Overlay Zone only with a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Commercial or Retail Uses.
(b) Fueling Stations.
(c) Incidental Use, including the right to sell at retail, and Ancillary Retail Use.
(d) Religious Uses.
(e) Uses permitted with a Minor Conditional Use Permit in the I Zone.
Sec. 26.4.3-5. Development Standards and Site Planning Standards.
(a) Sections 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance Standards,” and 26.4.1-8, “Site
Planning Standards,” shall apply to all newly constructed Buildings and Ancillary
Structures, land, and uses in the C-2 Overlay Zone.
(b) No new Lot shall be established or approved for any use in the C-2 Overlay Zone
unless the Lot is at least twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet in size and complies
with Code Section 28.28.
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(c) All parcels and Lots located in the C-2 Overlay Zone shall dedicate a minimum of five
percent (5%) of the gross square footage of the Lot to irrigated Landscaping that is
visible from the Street.
(d) The City Council may impose as part of the Conditional Use Permit, or the Director
may impose as part of the Minor Conditional Use Permit, any other requirements as
are reasonably necessary to protect nearby owners and occupants from traffic, noise,
odor, dust, and similar concerns.
(e) New uses in existing Buildings in the C-2 Overlay Zone shall be required to comply
with Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance Standards.”
Sec. 26.4.4. Slaughtering (S) Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.4-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Slaughtering (S) Overlay Zone is to permit
the Slaughtering of animals at limited and specific locations, with such land use controls as will
adequately accommodate such specialized operations and will minimize traffic, noise, vibration, dust,
odors, smoke, or risk of disease that is obnoxious to or interferes with the operation of other uses in
the I Zone and the other Overlay Zones. The provisions of this S Overlay Zone are intended to
ensure that the City will function safely and efficiently and provide an attractive industrial
environment.
Sec. 26.4.4-2. Uses Permitted of Right in the S Overlay Zone. Uses permitted of right in the I
Zone are permitted of right in the S Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.4-3. Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit in the S Overlay Zone.
The uses set forth in this Section 26.4.4-3, “Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit,”
may be permitted in the S Overlay Zone only with a Conditional Use Permit.
(a) All uses permitted in the I Zone with a Conditional Use Permit are also permitted in
the S Overlay Zone with a Conditional Use Permit.
(b) Lots encompassing one acre or more of area may be used for the slaughtering of
animals.
Sec. 26.4.4-4. Development Standards and Site Planning Standards in the S Overlay Zone.
(a) The Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards,” and the Site Planning Standards of Section 26.4.1-8, “Site Planning
Standards,” shall apply to all newly constructed Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land,
and uses in the S Overlay Zone.
(b) New uses in existing Buildings in the S Overlay Zone shall be required to comply with
the Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards.”
(c) The City Council may impose as a part of the Conditional Use Permit any other
requirements as are necessary to protect nearby owners and occupants from the traffic,
noise, odor, dust, vibration, risk of infection or disease, and similar concerns.
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Sec. 26.4.5. Rendering (R) Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.5-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Rendering (R) Overlay Zone is to allow for
Rendering Plants at limited and specific locations, with such land use controls as will adequately
accommodate their specialized operations and will minimize traffic, noise, vibration, dust, odors,
smoke, or risk of disease that is obnoxious to or interferes with the operation of other uses in the I
Zone and the other Overlay Zones. The provisions of the R Overlay Zone are intended to ensure
that the City will function safely and efficiently and provide an attractive industrial environment.
Sec. 26.4.5-2. Uses Permitted of Right in the R Overlay Zone. Uses permitted of right in the I
Zone are permitted of right in the R Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.5-3. Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit in the R Overlay Zone.
The uses set forth in this Section 26.4.5-3, “Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit,”
may be permitted in the R Overlay Zone only with a Conditional Use Permit.
(a) All uses permitted in the I Zone with a Conditional Use Permit are also permitted in
the R Overlay Zone with a Conditional Use Permit.
(b) Lots encompassing one acre or more of area may be used for a Rendering Plant.
Sec. 26.4.5-4. Development Standards and Site Planning Standards in the R Overlay Zone.
(a) The Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards,” and the Site Planning Standards of Section 26.4.1-8, “Site Planning
Standards,” shall apply to all newly constructed Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land,
and uses in the R Overlay Zone.
(b) New uses in existing Buildings in the R Overlay Zone shall be required to comply with
the Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards.”
(c) The City Council may impose as a part of the Conditional Use Permit any other
requirements as are necessary to protect nearby owners and occupants from the traffic,
noise, odor, dust, vibration, risk of infection or disease, and similar concerns.
Sec. 26.4.6. Housing (H) Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.6-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Housing (H) Overlay Zone is to
accommodate housing at limited and specific areas of the City pursuant to General Plan policy, and
to locate such housing in a manner that minimizes potential conflicts between residential and industrial
uses. The regulation of uses and establishment of Standards and Findings set forth in the H Overlay
Zone are those deemed necessary to promote health and safety of residents and businesses, and the
orderly operation and efficient functioning of the City. Given the industrial nature of Vernon, this
Section 26.4.6, “Housing (H) Overlay Zone,” establishes a Development Agreement as the
entitlement process for establishing any new Residential Use in the H Overlay Zone. A Development
Agreement will allow tailored development standards to be applied to proposed residential projects,
thereby providing flexibility in responding to the unique land use conditions in Vernon.
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Sec. 26.4.6-2. Uses Permitted of Right in the H Overlay Zone. Uses permitted of right in the I
Zone are permitted of right in the H Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.6-3. Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit in the H Overlay Zone.
All uses permitted in the I Zone with a Conditional Use Permit are also permitted in the H Overlay
Zone with a Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.4.6-4. Uses That May Be Permitted by Development Agreement in the H Overlay
Zone. Residential Uses, including single-family housing, multi-family housing, supportive housing,
transitional housing, and other similar forms of housing are permitted in the H Overlay Zone with a
Development Agreement.
Sec. 26.4.6-5. Development Standards and Site Planning Standards in the H Overlay Zone.
(a) For any nonresidential Permitted Use in the H Overlay Zone, the Development
Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance Standards,” and the
Site Planning Standards of Section 26.4.1-8, “Site Planning Standards,” shall apply to
all Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land, and uses.
(b) For any proposed Residential Use in the H Overlay Zone, the approved Development
Agreement specific to that Residential Use shall define the Development Standards
and Site Planning Standards that apply to all Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land, and
uses associated with that Residential Use. Where the approved Development
Agreement is silent with regard to any Development Standard or Site Planning
Standard required by this Chapter, the provisions of the underlying zone shall apply.
(c) The City Council may impose as a part of the Development Agreement any other
requirements as are necessary to protect occupants of the development and/or nearby
owners and occupants from the impacts associated with traffic, air pollutants, noise,
odor, dust, vibration, risk of infection or disease, and similar concerns.
Sec. 26.4.6-6. Findings. After a public hearing, the City Council shall approve a proposed residential
development and related Development Agreement only after first making all of the following findings:
(a) The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed residential
development will be compatible with the existing land uses in the vicinity;
(b) The proposed density is consistent with density standards and all applicable policies
contained in the General Plan;
(c) The site and site plan are physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size,
and the provision of public and emergency vehicle access, and public services and
utilities, including but not limited to fire protection, police protection, potable water,
schools, sewerage, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, and wastewater
collection, treatment, and disposal;
(d) On-site traffic circulation for pedestrians and vehicles is designed into the
development to allow residents to move easily through the development and to avoid
pedestrian/vehicular conflicts and further, to ensure appropriate access for fire and
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police response and surveillance equal to or better than what would normally be
created by compliance with the Site Planning Standards of Section 26.4.1-8, “Site
Planning Standards”;
(e) The proposed project provides suitable, usable common and/or private open space
that will meet the passive and/or active recreation needs of the resident. Common
open space areas and setbacks are provided with landscaping and other improvements
suitable for the development proposed;
(f) The proposed project provides adequate parking to meet the residents’ needs, to avoid
parking impacts on surrounding properties, and to comply with state and federal law;
and
(g) Refuse/recycling collection areas are located to provide easy access to for all residents
and collection vehicles, and to minimize noise impacts on residents.
Sec. 26.4.7. Truck and Freight Terminal (T) Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.7-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Truck and Freight Terminal (T) Overlay
Zone is to permit Truck Terminals, Freight Terminals, Solid Waste, and Hazardous Waste Facilities
at limited and specific locations with such land use controls as will adequately accommodate their
specialized operations and will minimize traffic, noise, vibration, dust, or odors that are obnoxious to
or interfere with the operation of other uses in the I Zone and the other Overlay Zones. The
provisions of this T Overlay Zone are intended to ensure that the City will function safely and
efficiently and provide an attractive industrial environment.
Sec. 26.4.7-2. Uses Permitted of Right in the T Overlay Zone. Uses permitted of right in the I
Zone are permitted of right in the T Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.7-3. Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit in the T Overlay Zone.
The uses set forth in this Section 26.4.7-3 may be permitted in the T Overlay Zone only with a
Conditional Use Permit.
(a) All uses permitted in the I Zone with a Conditional Use Permit are also permitted in
the T Overlay Zone with a Conditional Use Permit.
(b) Hazardous Waste Facilities.
(c) Solid Waste Facilities.
(d) Fueling stations.
(e) Lots encompassing two (2) acres or more of area may be used for a Freight Terminal,
Truck Terminal or Transportation Related Use.
Sec. 26.4.7-4. Development Standards and Site Planning Standards in the T Overlay Zone.
(a) The Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards,” and the Site Planning Standards of Section 26.4.1-8, “Site Planning
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Standards” shall apply to all newly constructed Buildings, Ancillary Structures, land,
and uses in the T Overlay Zone.
(b) New uses in existing Buildings in the T Overlay Zone shall be required to comply with
the Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards.”
(c) The City Council may impose as a part of the Conditional Use Permit any other
requirements as are necessary to protect nearby owners and occupants from the traffic,
air pollutants, noise, odor, dust, vibration, risk of infection or disease, and similar
concerns.
Sec. 26.4.8. Emergency Shelter (E) Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.4.8-1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the Emergency Shelter (E) Overlay Zone is to
comply with Government Code Sections 65582, 65583(a) and 65589.5, which require all California
cities to permit emergency (homeless) shelters as a matter of right in at least one zone. The purpose
of regulating the siting of emergency shelters is to ensure emergency shelters are developed in a
manner which protects the health, safety, and general welfare of nearby residents and businesses while
providing for the housing needs of the homeless.
Sec. 26.4.8-2. Uses Permitted of Right. Uses permitted of right in the I Zone are permitted of right
in the E Overlay Zone, and all such uses shall be subject to the Development Standards of Section
26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance Standards,” and the Site Planning Standards of Section
26.4.1-8, “Site Planning Standards.” Emergency shelters are permitted of right in the E Overlay Zone.
Emergency shelters developed within the E Overlay Zone shall be subject to the Development
Standards of Section 26.4.8-4, “Development and Site Planning Standards for Emergency Shelters.”
Sec. 26.4.8-3. Uses That May Be Permitted by Conditional Use Permit.
(a) All uses permitted in the I Zone with a Conditional Use Permit are also permitted in
the E Overlay Zone with a Conditional Use Permit and shall be subject to the
Development Standards of Section 26.4.1-7, “Development and Performance
Standards,” and the Site Planning Standards of Section 26.4.1-8, “Site Planning
Standards.”
(b) The City Council may impose as a part of the Conditional Use Permit any other
requirements as are necessary to protect nearby owners and occupants from the traffic,
air pollutants, noise, odor, dust, vibration, risk of infection or disease, and similar
concerns.
Sec. 26.4.8-4. Development and Site Planning Standards for Emergency Shelters.
(a) The emergency shelter shall contain a maximum of ten (10) beds and shall serve no
more than ten (10) homeless persons at any one time.
(b) Occupancy by an individual or family may not exceed one hundred eighty (180)
consecutive days unless the management plan provides for longer residency by those
enrolled and regularly participating in a training or rehabilitation program.
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(c) A minimum distance of three hundred (300) feet shall be maintained from any other
Emergency Shelter, as measured from the property line.
(d) Adequate external lighting shall be provided for security purposes. The lighting shall
be stationary and directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. The
intensity shall comply with standard City performance standards for outdoor lighting.
(e) A Security and Safety Plan shall be provided for the review and approval of the
Director. The plan may be required to address additional security and safety needs as
identified by the Director. The approved Security and Safety Plan shall remain active
throughout the life of the facility. The plan shall contain provisions addressing the
following topical areas: sleeping areas, loitering control, management of outdoor areas,
alcohol and illegal drugs, and current contact information for the operator of the
facility during day and nighttime hours.
(f) The facility may provide the following services in designated areas separate from
sleeping areas: recreation area, counseling center, laundry, kitchen, dining hall, and
client storage areas.
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Sec. 26.5.1. Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities.
Sec. 26.5.1-1. Interpretation. The provisions of this Section 26.5.1, “Off-Street Parking and Loading
Facilities,” establish minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience, and general welfare, and shall not be deemed or construed to prohibit the City Council,
in granting or approving a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development Agreement from
requiring additional parking or loading facilities for a particular use.
Sec. 26.5.1-2. Consideration of Fractional Remainders. Where calculation of the number of spaces
required results in a fractional number, any fraction shall be rounded to the next higher whole number.
Sec. 26.5.1-3. Parking in Buildings. Where required parking or Loading Space computations are
based on Floor Area, floor space devoted to parking or loading within a Building shall not be included
in the Floor Area portion of the computation.
Sec. 26.5.1-4. Multiple Uses. In the case of mixed uses in a Building or on a Lot, the total required
number of off-street parking and loading spaces and maneuvering capacity shall be the sum of the
requirements for the various uses.
Sec. 26.5.1-5. No Loss of Minimum Required Space or Maneuvering Capacity. E x i s t i n g
parking, maneuvering, and loading facilities on a Lot or parcel may not be reduced or removed below
the required minimum (or below the now existing number of spaces or maneuvering capacity, if the
existing number of spaces or maneuvering capacity is below the required minimum) unless substitute
spaces or maneuvering capacity are provided.
Sec. 26.5.1-6. Parking, Maneuvering, and Loading Development Standards.
(a) General. Parking, maneuvering, and loading capacities for any Building shall comply
with the minimum standards set forth in this Section 26.5.1, “Off-Street Parking and
Loading Facilities,” except that existing parking, maneuvering, and loading capacities
are not required to be brought into compliance with these standards until the
occurrence of an event described in Table 26.5.3-3, “Right to Continue
Nonconforming Uses.”
If a use requires a Conditional Use Permit, the Director shall recommend the
minimum number of Parking Spaces and the minimum loading and maneuvering
requirements for the requested use during the Conditional Use Permit process, based
on the information and analysis provided as part of the Conditional Use Permit
application process. The Director shall notify the City Council of the
recommendation. With the concurrence of the City Council, the Director of Public
Works, Water, and Development Services shall utilize the recommended minimum
parking and loading and maneuvering requirements as the standard for that and similar
uses. Such determination of required number of Parking Spaces and loading and
maneuvering requirements shall be recorded as specified in Section 26.6.7,
“Interpretations, Minor Exceptions, and Appeals.”
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If a use requires a Minor Conditional Use Permit, the Director shall approve and
develop the standard for the minimum number of Parking Spaces and the minimum
loading and maneuvering requirements for the requested use during the Minor
Conditional Use Permit process, based on the information and analysis provided as
part of the Minor Conditional Use Permit application process. Such determination of
required number of Parking Spaces and loading and maneuvering requirements shall
be recorded as specified in Section 26.6.7, “Interpretations, Minor Exceptions, and
Appeals.”
(b) Minimum Automobile Parking Requirements. Adequate off-street parking,
loading, and maneuvering space shall be provided for each use or development on a
Lot, or for each Building on a Lot, to accommodate all automobiles or similar vehicles
of the employees, consultants, agents, buyers, vendors, salesmen, visitors, and other
persons normally transacting business at such enterprise or Building. Table 26.5.1-6(b)
Minimum Number of Required Automobile Parking Spaces sets forth the minimum
number of required automobile Parking Spaces. If more than one land use is located
on a site, including Ancillary or Incidental Uses, the number of required off-street
Parking Spaces shall be equal to the sum of all required parking spaces prescribed for
each individual Permitted Use.
Table 26.5.1-6(b)
Minimum Number of Required Automobile Parking Spaces (1)
Use Type Required Spaces
Industrial Use, Industrial Gas Manufacturing,
and Recycling Facility
One (1) space per 1,000 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Commercial Uses One (1) space per 250 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Data Centers One (1) space per 1,250 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Emergency Shelter One (1) space for each five (5) beds plus two
(2) additional spaces.
Health Clubs (gyms) One (1) space per 200 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Religious Uses One (1) space for each three (3) fixed seats, or
where no fixed seats are provided, one (1) space
for every 35 gross square feet of gross Floor
Area
Residential Uses Parking Determined Pursuant to Development
Agreement, but no less than one (1) space for
each unit.
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Restaurant (Take out) Eight (8) spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Restaurant (Sit down) One (1) space per 100 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Retail (less than 25,000 square feet) and
multiple tenant Retail
One (1) space per 250 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Retail (25,000 square feet or greater) - Single
tenant only
One (1) space per 250 square feet for the first
25,000 square feet of gross Floor Area and then
one (1) space per each additional 500 square
feet of gross Floor Area
Studios (dance, etc.) One (1) space per 200 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Trade Schools
One (1) space per 50 square feet of gross Floor
Area
Truck Terminals and Freight Terminals Parking shall be provided as determined by a
parking study prepared for the specific use.
Warehouse Use, General One (1) space per 1,000 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Warehouse Use, Cold Storage One (1) space per 1,000 square feet of gross
Floor Area for the first 50,000 square feet, and
one (1) space per 5,000 square feet of gross
Floor Area above 50,000 square feet
Note
(1) Through the Conditional Use Permit and Minor Conditional Use Permit processes, the City may
require additional parking for a specific use or application.
(c) Minimum Truck Loading Requirements. All Buildings and uses, except for
Commercial Uses, Retail Uses, Residential Uses, and Emergency Shelters, shall provide
adequate off-street Loading Spaces and areas to accommodate trucks being loaded,
unloaded, or waiting to be loaded or unloaded in accordance with the following
standards. Truck Loading Spaces in excess of the required number may be counted
as required Parking Spaces. Table 26.5.1-6(c) Minimum Required Truck Loading
Spaces sets forth the minimum truck loading spaces.
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Table 26.5.1-6(c)
Minimum Required Truck Loading Spaces
Use Type Required Spaces
Industrial Use, Warehouse Use, Industrial Gas
Manufacturing
One (1) space per 10,000 square feet of gross
Floor Area
Cold Storage Warehouses One (1) space per 7,500 square feet of gross
floor area
Data Centers One (1) space per 50,000 square feet of gross
floor area
Commercial Use and Retail Use Loading shall be provided as determined by a
parking study prepared for the specific use.
(d) Minimum Truck Parking Requirements. All Buildings and uses, except for
Commercial Uses, Retail Uses, Residential Uses, and Emergency Shelters, shall provide
adequate Parking Spaces for all trucks, regardless of size. Table 26.5.1-6(d) Minimum
Required Truck Parking Spaces sets forth the minimum number of required truck
Parking Spaces.
Table 26.5.1-6(d)
Minimum Required Truck Parking Spaces
Use Type Required Spaces
Industrial Use, Cold Storage Warehouses,
Warehouse Use, Industrial Gas Manufacturing
One (1) space per 25,000 square feet of gross
Floor Area for the first 100,000 square feet and
one (1) space per 100,000 square feet of gross
Floor Area above 100,000 square feet
(e) Location. Required parking facilities may be located on the Lot as the use or
Occupancy for which the parking is being provided or may be provided on a separate
Lot. If provided on a separate Lot, a covenant shall be recorded restricting all or a
portion of the use of the separate Lot to parking use for the benefit of the use requiring
the parking, and evidence shall be filed with the City of Vernon assuring the required
number of spaces on such parcel have been set aside and will be maintained for parking
purposes in connection with the particular use or Occupancy requiring the parking so
long as such use or Occupancy exists. The main entrance of the parking facility located
on a separate Lot shall be within fifteen hundred (1,500) feet, measured along the
Street from the property line of the Lot on which the parking is located to the front
door of the Building in which the principal use of the Lot is conducted.
(f) Parking Requirement for Spaces for the Disabled. The determination of the
required number of Parking Spaces for use by the disabled shall be based on the greater
of: 1) the minimum number of required automobile Parking Spaces, as set forth in
Table 26.5.1-6(b) Minimum Number of Required Automobile Parking Spaces, or 2)
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the actual number of Parking Spaces provided (including both on the Lot and Parking
Spaces located off the Lot that are provided for the business). All Parking Spaces for
the disabled shall be located on the same Lot as the use or Occupancy for which the
parking is provided, and the number of spaces required and the dimensions thereof
shall be provided as required by State law.
(g) Size. The minimum size of all Parking and Loading Spaces shall be as set forth in
Table 26.5.1-6(g) Parking and Loading Space Minimum Dimensions. Any automobile
parking stall adjoining a Building or Ancillary Structure shall be provided with two (2)
additional feet of width.
Table 26.5.1-6(g)
Parking and Loading Space Minimum Dimensions
(h)
Width Length
Minimum
Vertical
Clearance
Automobile Parking Space 8.5 ft. 19 ft. 7 ft.
Truck Parking Space 10 ft. 75 ft. 15 ft.
Truck Loading Space 10 ft. 75 ft. 15 ft.
For any stand-alone parking or
truck Loading Space (not adjacent
to another space)
15 ft. 75 ft. 15 ft.
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(i) Truck Maneuvering Space. Unobstructed truck maneuvering space shall be fifty
(50) feet, as illustrated by Diagram 26.5.1-6(h) Truck Maneuvering Space.
DIAGRAM 26.5.1-6(h)
(j) Loading Equipment. Loading equipment may extend into the fifteen (15) foot
vertical clearance area described in Section 26.5.1-6(h), “Truck Maneuvering Space,”
above when required by specialized loading operations, if the Director determines such
intrusion will not be contrary to the intent of this Section and approves such intrusion.
(k) Parking Lot Dimensions. Minimum dimensions for required automobile parking
shall be as indicated in Table 26.5.1-6(j) Parking Lot Dimensions. Parallel parking stalls
located adjacent to a maneuvering or access aisle shall have minimum dimensions of
8.5 feet wide by 25 feet long.
Table 26.5.1-6(j)
Parking Lot Dimensions
Angle
(Degrees)
Stall Width
(Measured Perpendicularly)
Aisle Width –
One Way
Aisle Width –
Two-Way
45 20 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft.
60 21 ft. 21 ft. 21 ft.
90 19 ft. 27 ft. 27 ft.
(l) Access. Easily accessible and adequate ingress and egress shall be provided to all
parking and loading facilities. Sufficient driveways, maneuvering, and turn-around
areas shall be provided on the Lot to allow for safe and unobstructed front entry onto
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the Lot. All vehicles, including trucks, using the parking or loading facilities shall enter
or leave the Street in a front forward manner without backing onto the Street or
backing into the Lot. A minimum of fifty (50) feet of unobstructed maneuvering space
shall be maintained for all required truck parking and Loading Spaces, as shown in
Diagram 26.5.1-6(h) Truck Maneuvering Space. No maneuvering of vehicles from a
parking or loading stall shall occur within twenty (20) feet of a driveway opening, as
measured perpendicular to the driveway width, as shown in diagram 26.5.1-6(k)
Narrowing of Drive Aisle. An aisle shall not be narrowed at a rate greater than 2 to 1
to achieve a minimum width as shown in Diagram 26.5.1-6(k) Narrowing of Drive
Aisle. Minimum required aisle widths shall be as indicated in Table 26.5.1-6(k) Parking
Aisle Dimensions.
DIAGRAM 26.5.1-6(k)
Table 26.5.1-6(k)
Parking Aisle Dimensions
Width Height
One-way aisle 15 ft. 15 ft.
Two-way aisle 20 ft. 15 ft.
(m) Curb Cuts. No curb cut for a driveway or aisle or any portion providing vehicular
access to the Lot shall be permitted within any portion of any curb return, nor within
seventy-five (75) feet of the point of tangency of any curb return for a driveway used
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by trucks, nor within forty-five (45) feet of the point of tangency of any curb return
for a driveway used exclusively by automobiles, as shown in Diagram 26.5.1-6(l) Curb
C u t L o c a t i o n .
DIAGRAM 26.5.1-6(l)
(n) Driveway Entrance. The minimum driveway entrance width for truck access shall
be forty (40) feet, and the minimum driveway entrance width for automobile access
shall be twenty-five (25) feet. All driveways shall be constructed in accordance with
City standards.
(o) Markings. All required parking and Loading Spaces and facilities shall be clearly and
adequately marked with permanent durable and easily distinguishable materials. All
one-way drives, entrances, and exits shall be clearly and permanently marked. Such
signs and markings shall be maintained and shall be visible to drivers of vehicles using
the parking facility.
(p) Paving. All parking and loading facilities shall be paved with asphalt or concrete and
shall provide for adequate drainage. Drainage to the Street shall be treated in
compliance with the City’s discharge and treatment requirements prior to being
released to the Street or storm drain system.
(q) Maintenance. All parking and loading areas shall be kept clean and free of debris,
dust, mud, and trash. Parking areas shall be used only for the purpose of parking
vehicles. Where Landscaping is provided within or along any parking area, such areas
shall be maintained and provided with permanent underground, automated irrigation
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systems. Striping, marking, direction signs, lighting, screening and all other
improvements required by this Section shall be adequately maintained.
(r) Reduction in Required Parking Spaces. The required number of off-street Parking
Spaces may be reduced by Outdoor Storage and Activities if a parking demand study,
prepared by a California-licensed traffic engineer or other qualified professional, is
completed specific to the project site and the Permitted Use, and further provided that
the study finds that the project site has excess Parking Spaces beyond the Permitted
Use’s need; such study must be approved by the Director. Where required off-street
parking is reduced to allow for Outdoor Storage and Activities, Outdoor Storage and
Activities shall only occupy surplus off-street parking in the amount indicated by the
parking demand study, and only so long as the actual parking need for the Permitted
Use as identified in the parking study continues to be met. No Buildings or Structures
shall be constructed in the approved Outdoor Storage and Activities areas that are
replacing required off-street Parking Spaces. Any approved parking reduction shall
apply only to the specific Permitted Use located on the property and analyzed in the
parking demand study. Any subsequent or new use or tenant on the subject property
shall not be permitted to utilize the area dedicated to Outdoor Storage and Activities
unless a new and project-specific parking demand study is prepared as stipulated in
this Section 26.5.1-6(q), “Reduction in Required Parking Spaces,” and approved by the
Director.
Sec. 26.5.2. Street Dedication and Improvements.
In connection with the issuance of a building or other permit, Conditional Use Permit, Minor
Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development Agreement, the Director is authorized to require
that the owner of a Lot or parcel of land that adjoins a Street dedicate a portion of the land for a
Right-of-way in accordance with the planned future ultimate width of a street as shown on the Master
Plan of Streets, and make or pay for related street improvements, or both.
Sec. 26.5.3. Legal Nonconforming Status.
Within the I Zone and Overlay Zones established by this Chapter, uses, Buildings, Ancillary
Structures, and Lots may exist that do not comply with the requirements of this Chapter. Such non-
compliance may include uses that are not permitted or are not permitted in a particular location, or
properties that fail to comply with Development Standards or Site Planning Standards. This Section
26.5.3 permits such Legal Nonconforming Status to continue only in conformity with the terms set
forth in this Section 26.5.3, “Legal Nonconforming Status,” and in Table 26.5.3-3, “Right to Continue
Nonconforming Uses and Buildings”; provided, however, that nothing set forth in this Section 26.5.3,
“Legal Nonconforming Status,” or in Table 26.5.3-3, “Right to Continue Nonconforming Uses and
Buildings,” permits the continued violation of any Development Standard described in Section 26.4.1-
7(a) or the continued violation of any Development Standard described in Section 26.4.1-7(b)
following a Change of Use. Nonconformity with Section 26.4.1-7(a) and 26.4.1-7(b) must be corrected
or cease as set forth in those Sections. Other legal Nonconforming Uses and Legal Nonconforming
Buildings or Standards are permitted to remain, unless and until the occurrence of one of the events
set forth in Table 26.5.3-3, “Right to Continue Nonconforming Uses and Buildings,” or the expiration
of the “Legal Nonconforming Building and Use” as set forth in Section 26.5.3-2. In the case of an
event described in Table 26.5.3-3, “Right to Continue Nonconforming Uses and Buildings,” the
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nonconforming status must comply with the requirements set forth in Table 26.5.3-3, “Right to
Continue Nonconforming Uses and Buildings.” The existence of Legal Nonconforming Buildings or
Standards or the existence of a Legal Nonconforming Use shall not be used as a basis or justification
for adding other structures or uses prohibited elsewhere in the same Zone or Overlay Zone.
Sec. 26.5.3-1. Restrictions on Nonconforming Buildings and Uses.
(a) There shall be no increase in the Floor Area or square footage used for Legal
Nonconforming Building or Use, except as required by a governmental agency to
reduce the environmental impacts caused by the use. There shall be no increase in
capacity of the use as a result of the exception above.
(b) An existing Building or a portion of an existing Building containing a conforming use
at the effective date of this Ordinance cannot be converted to a nonconforming use.
(c) A nonconforming use shall not be converted to another nonconforming use.
(d) There shall be no decrease in the parking, loading, or maneuvering capacities as they
exist as of the date of this Ordinance if such decrease would either make conforming
capacities non-conforming or would decrease capacities of an already non-conforming
Lot, unless a parking reduction is approved pursuant to Section 26.5.1-6(q),
“Reduction in Required Parking Spaces.”
Sec. 26.5.3-2. Expiration of Legal Nonconforming Building and Use.
(a) Compliance with the provisions set forth in Table 26.5.3-3, “Right to Continue
Nonconforming Uses and Buildings,” is required if more than twenty-five percent
(25%) of the Floor Area of a nonconforming Building is vacant for a continuous
period of at two (2) years or more.
(b) A Building or portion of a Building shall be considered vacant for purposes of this
Section when the Building or portion thereof is not legally occupied and used for its
Permitted Use. For these purposes, legally occupied means that the owner or occupant
possesses all necessary certificates and permits from the City, including, without
limitation, a Certificate of Occupancy and business license, and there is an ongoing
physical use and Occupancy for the intended purpose.
(c) The running of the two (2) year time limit shall not be tolled (suspended) except by
the Director under the circumstances described in sections (1) through (5) below, and
only if a delay in re-occupying a Building results from the following circumstances: (i)
the Building is undergoing repairs or renovation, whether voluntary or as a result of
Force Majeure; (ii) the owner or occupant is investigating or testing hazardous
materials, or developing a remediation plan, or remediating or removing any hazardous
material (as defined in federal and state laws and regulations); or (iii) the owner is
denied possession of or access to the Building by an occupant or former occupant
(including as a result of a court proceeding or order). The Director will not toll the
two year time limit, except if one of the circumstances described in clauses (i), (ii), and
(iii) of this Section is applicable, and under the following additional circumstances:
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(1) Not later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the two year period of
vacancy, the property owner or his authorized representative must apply to the
Director for an extension of the two year time limit.
(2) The application shall be made on a form provided by the Director and shall
contain such information as the Director deems necessary to render a
determination.
(3) The Director shall determine the amount of time reasonably required to
complete the work, taking into account the reason for the delay, the size of the
project, and the amount of time typically required for completion of similar
projects.
(4) The construction, renovation, or investigation and remediation must be
undertaken in a continuous and diligent manner, without delays or work
stoppages.
(5) Upon completion of the work, the time so determined by the Director shall
be subtracted from the calculation of the period of time a Building has been
determined to have been vacant under paragraph (a) of this Section.
(d) If an owner disputes the determination of the Director that at least 25% of the Floor
Area of a nonconforming Building has been vacant for a continuous period of at least
two (2) years, the owner shall have the right to appeal such decision in accordance with
Section 26.6.7-5, “Appeals.”
(e) Outdoor Activities and Storage that do not comply with the terms of Section 26.4.1-
7(a)(3)(v) constitute a legally nonconforming usage, and may be continued to the same
degree as in existence as of the effective date of this Ordinance until January 1, 2020,
but may not be increased during that period. After January 1, 2020, all Outdoor
Storage and Activities (excluding operational equipment used in the business located
on the Lot) whose location reduces the parking, loading, or maneuvering areas on a
Lot to a number below that required pursuant to this Chapter must be removed in
order to increase to the extent possible the available parking, loading, and maneuvering
areas on a Lot. Alternatively, a parking waiver reduction may be requested pursuant to
Section 26.5.1-6(p), “Reduction in Required Parking Spaces.”
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Right to Continue Nonconforming Uses and Buildings
Event That Triggers
Compliance
Required Compliance
Conformity
with Use
Requirement
s
Conformity with
Development
Standards and
Site Planning
Standards
(Including
Parking, Access,
and
Maneuvering)
Conformity with the City’s Building
Code and the California Building
Standards Commission
Over 25% of the
Building is vacant for
more than Two Years
[subject to tolling
permitted in Section
26.5.3-2(c)].
Uses within
the portion of
the Building
that was
vacant for
over two years
must be
Permitted
Uses in
accordance
with this
Chapter.
Prior to the use of
the portion of the
Building that was
vacant for over two
years, the entire
Lot on which the
Building is located
must comply with
all Development
Standards and Site
Planning Standards
in accordance with
this Chapter.
Prior to the use of the portion of the
Building that was vacant for over two years,
the proposed use must comply with the
change of use requirements of the Existing
Structures Chapter of the City’s current
Building Code and relevant sections of the
California Building Standards Commission.
Increase in the Floor
Area of a Building per
Section 26.5.3-1(a) that
does not constitute New
Construction or a Major
Alteration or Repair.
All uses on the
Lot must be
Permitted
Uses,
Conditionally
Permitted
Uses, or
Temporary
Permitted
Uses in
accordance
with this
Chapter.
The Lot must
comply with all
Development
Standards and Site
Planning Standards
in accordance with
this Chapter,
except that the Lot
does not have to
comply with the
Building Setback
requirements in
Section 26.4.1-8(c),
“Building Setback,”
so long as the
increase in Floor
Area does not
encroach into the
Building Setback
area.
New construction must comply with the
City’s current Building Code and relevant
sections of the California Building Standards
Commission. . Existing construction that is
unreinforced masonry must comply with
Article IX Existing Building Code of
Chapter 24, “Building and Construction,” of
the Code (concerning seismic requirements),
and relevant sections of the California
Building Standards Commission.
IF THE ABOVE EVENT OCCURS, IT TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER EVENT, AND
THE NONCONFORMITY MUST CONFORM AS SET FORTH ABOVE. IF ONE OF THE
FOLLOWING EVENTS OCCURS IN THE ABSENCE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED EVENT, THE
NONCONFORMITY SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS:
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Table 26.5.3-3
Right to Continue Nonconforming Uses and Buildings
Event That Triggers
Compliance
Required Compliance
Conformity
with Use
Requirement
s
Conformity with
Development
Standards and
Site Planning
Standards
(Including
Parking, Access,
and
Maneuvering)
Conformity with the City’s Building
Code and the California Building
Standards Commission
Change of Use to a
category that has greater
parking, maneuvering, or
loading requirement
Not applicable The parking,
maneuvering, and
loading capacities
on the Lot on
which the use has
changed must
comply with all of
the requirements of
Section 26.5.1,
“Off-Street Parking
and Loading
Facilities.”
Not applicable
Minor Alteration or
Repair
Uses permitted
on the Lot on
the date of the
Minor Repair
may continue.
Not required to
bring the Lot into
compliance with
the Development
Standards or Site
Planning Standards
of this Ordinance
New construction must comply with the
City’s current Building Code and relevant
section of the California Building Standards
Commission. Existing construction that is
unreinforced masonry must comply with
Article IX Existing Building Code of
Chapter 24, “Building and Construction,” of
the Code (concerning seismic requirements)
and relevant sections of the California
Building Standards Commission
New Construction or
Major Alteration or
Repair that is Voluntary
All uses on the
Lot must be
Permitted
Uses,
Conditionally
Permitted
Uses, or
Temporary
Permitted
Uses, in
accordance
with this
Chapter.
The Lot must
comply with all
Development
Standards and Site
Planning Standards
in accordance with
this Chapter, except
that the Lot does not
have to comply with
the Building Setback
requirements in
Section 26.4.1-
8(c),“Building
Setback,” so long as
the New
Construction does
not encroach into the
Building Setback
area.
Entire Building being constructed or altered
or repaired must comply with the City’s
current Building Code and relevant sections
of the California Building Standards
Commission
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Table 26.5.3-3
Right to Continue Nonconforming Uses and Buildings
Event That Triggers
Compliance
Required Compliance
Conformity
with Use
Requirement
s
Conformity with
Development
Standards and
Site Planning
Standards
(Including
Parking, Access,
and
Maneuvering)
Conformity with the City’s Building
Code and the California Building
Standards Commission
Major Alteration or
Repair that is due to
Force Majeure
Uses permitted
on the Lot on
the date of the
Force Majeure
Event may
continue
If improvements
have not
commenced within
one (1) year of the
force majeure
event, the Lot must
comply with all
Development
Standards and Site
Planning Standards
in accordance with
this Chapter, or, if
none exist for such
use, then as
required by a
Conditional Use
Permit.
Further, if
construction
commences within
one (1) year of the
force majeure
event, then the
Building may be
constructed as it
existed prior to the
event, except that
no portion of the
Building shall be
constructed within
any Street right-of-
way as shown on
the Master Plan of
City Streets.
Entire Building being altered or repaired
must comply with the City’s current Building
Code and relevant sections of the California
Building Standards Commission.
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VI
Sec. 26.6.1. Purpose.
To ensure the achievement of the goals and purposes of this Chapter without creating undue
hardships, and to protect the health, safety, and public welfare, the following regulations and
procedures are established for Variances, Conditional Use Permits, Minor Conditional Use Permits,
Temporary Use Permits, zoning ordinance text and map amendments, interpretations and minor
exceptions, Development Agreements, and Reasonable Accommodation.
Sec. 26.6.2. Variances.
Sec. 26.6.2-1. Justifications for Variances and Limitations on Variances.
(a) Special Circumstances. Variances from the terms of this Chapter shall be granted
only when, because of special circumstances applicable to a Lot, including size, shape,
topography, location, surroundings, or other conditions, strict enforcement of the
Development Standards or Site Planning Standards deprives such Lot of privileges
enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under the identical zoning classification.
Variances are not terminated automatically upon transfer of the Lot for which they
have been granted, but are subject to expiration as set forth in Section 26.6.2-8, “Time
Requirements for Use of Variance,” and revocation or modification as set forth in
Section 26.6.2-9, “Revocation of Variance.” If the granting or denial of a Variance is
subject to CEQA, the time periods for any notice, response, or action shall comply
with the time frames established by CEQA, notwithstanding any time periods set forth
in this Section 26.6.2, “Variances.”
(b) Conditions. Any Variance granted shall be subject to such conditions that will ensure
that the authorized exception does not constitute a grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations imposed on other properties in the same Zone or
Overlay Zone. The City Council may impose conditions on the Variance to address
any pertinent factors affecting the Lot or the establishment, operation, or maintenance
of any requested improvement, including, but not limited to the requirement that the
applicant comply with any one or more of the following conditions:
(1) Installation of buffer areas, fences, or walls;
(2) Installation of parking facilities, and surfacing of parking areas and driveways;
(3) Dedication of a portion of the land for a Right-of-way;
(4) Making or paying for related street improvements; and
(5) Implementing or using the Variance within a specified period of time.
(c) Required Permitted Use. A Variance shall not be granted for a Building in which
the use is not a Permitted Use.
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Sec. 26.6.2-2. Application and Fee. An application for a Variance shall be made by the property
owner or authorized agent to the Department of Public Works, Water, and Development Services, on
a form provided for that purpose by the City, and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount
established by resolution of the City Council. The City may retain, at the applicant’s expense,
consultants to study the impacts of the proposed operation on the surrounding properties. An
application for a Variance shall consist of a completed Variance Form and the following attachments:
(a) A plot plan which shall show, as may be applicable to permit informed consideration
of the request, the surrounding land uses; the location and dimensions of all Buildings;
the location and dimensions of all off-street parking, loading, and storage facilities; the
location and width of ingress and egress points to the Lot; and the location and
dimensions and turning radii of all parking and loading areas.
(b) A floor plan, if applicable, of the building or Buildings showing interior features
affected by the requested Variance.
Sec. 26.6.2-3. Notice of Public Hearing. Following presentation of a completed application to the
Department of Public Works, Water, and Development Services, the City Clerk shall set the matter
for public hearing to be held not less than ten (10) days or more than sixty (60) days from the date of
notice. The City Clerk shall give notice thereof in the manner provided in paragraph (a) and (b). The
notice shall set forth the date, time, and place of the public hearing; the identity of the hearing body
or officer; a general explanation of the matter to be considered; and a general description, in text or
by diagram, of the location of the Lot that is the subject of the hearing.
(a) By mailing notice, containing the same information as the published or posted notice,
not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing to:
(1) The owners of all property within a radius of three hundred (300) feet from
the Lot for which a Variance is requested, using for this purpose the last known
names and addresses of such owners as are shown on the last equalized
assessment roll of Los Angeles County;
(2) The owner of the subject Lot or the owner’s duly authorized agent;
(3) Any Person who has filed a written request for such notice with the City Clerk
(in which case the City may charge a fee that is reasonably related to the costs
of providing this service and may require each request to be annually renewed);
(4) The project applicant; and
(5) Each local agency expected to provide water, sewage, streets, schools, or other
essential facilities or services to the Lot, if the ability to provide the facilities or
services may be significantly affected; and
(b) By publishing a notice in a newspaper designated by the City Council for that purpose.
Said newspaper shall be a local newspaper if there be one; otherwise, a newspaper of
general circulation covering the City of Vernon shall be designated. The notice shall
be published one time at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing; or by
posting a notice in three of the most public places in the City of Vernon, to wit: the
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northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast corner of Leonis
Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard; and on the bulletin board outside of the lobby of
the City Hall of said City, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all in the City of Vernon,
County of Los Angeles, State of California. Said notice shall be posted not less than
ten (10) days before the date set for the hearing.
Sec. 26.6.2-4. Public Hearing, Action of the City Council. If, from the facts presented at the public
hearing or by an investigation at the instigation of the City Council, the City Council makes the
findings required in Section 26.6.2-5, “Finding and Decisions by Resolution,” herein and finds that
such Variance or modification thereof should be granted, the City Council may grant the requested
Variance in whole, or in part, and upon such terms and conditions as the City Council may deem
proper to preserve the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare and the general intent and
purpose of this Chapter. The City Council shall make its decision on said application within thirty
(30) days after the conclusion of any hearing held thereon, unless a waiver of this time requirement is
provided by the applicant.
Sec. 26.6.2-5. Variance Findings and Decision by Resolution. The City Council shall announce
its findings and decision by written resolution. The resolution shall recite, among other things, the
facts and reasons which, in the opinion of the City Council, make the granting or denial of the Variance
necessary to carry out the provisions and general purpose of this Chapter, and shall order that the
Variance be granted or denied, with such conditions as are found necessary to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare, and ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. The
Variance shall not be granted unless all of the following findings have been made:
(a) There are special circumstances applicable to the Lot such as its size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings that do not apply generally to other properties
in the same Zone and any relevant Overlay Zone.
(b) Because of the special circumstances applicable to the Lot, the strict application of the
applicable Development Standards or Site Planning Standards would deprive the Lost
of privileges enjoyed by others.
(c) The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties in the same Zone any relevant Overlay Zone.
(d) The project is consistent with the General Plan and complies with other applicable
provisions of this Chapter.
(e) The Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare,
or to the interests of residents and property owners nearby the Lot.
(f) The Variance approval places suitable conditions on the Lot to protect nearby
properties.
(g) The use is permitted or conditionally permitted in the Zone and any relevant Overlay
Zone.
(h) For a Variance approving a Floor Area Ratio greater than 2:1, the following additional
findings shall be required:
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(1) The strict application of the ratio to industrial facilities with extensive
conveyors, silos, towers, tanks, and related features makes the floor area
limitation inappropriate; and
(2) The proposed Buildings or Ancillary Structures will not adversely affect the
ability of the City to provide public services and utilities to the Lot; and
(3) Surrounding Streets and major Streets providing access to the Lot are adequate
to accommodate the intensity of development proposed as established by
traffic studies or other studies required by the City.
Sec. 26.6.2-6. Notice of Decision. Not later than ten (10) business days following the rendering of
a decision ordering that a Variance be granted or denied, a letter shall be mailed to the applicant at the
address shown on the application filed with the City Council stating the decision of the City Council.
If a resolution of the City Council orders that the Variance be granted, it shall also recite such
conditions and limitations as the City Council may impose. The resolution of the City Council
announcing its findings and determination after the hearing on an application for a Variance shall
become a permanent record in the files of the City Clerk.
Sec. 26.6.2-7. Effective Date of Order Granting or Denying a Variance. The order of the City
Council in granting or denying a Variance shall become final and effective on the date of the adoption
of the resolution.
Sec. 26.6.2-8. Time Requirements for Use of Variance. Any Variance approved by the City
Council shall expire and become null and void if:
(a) There is no evidence of substantial use of the rights and privileges granted by the
Variance within one (1) year from the date on which the Variance was granted; or
(b) The use for which the Variance was granted has ceased to exist or has been suspended
for at least one hundred twenty (120) continuous calendar days.
If an application for an extension of the above time requirements is filed prior to the expiration of the
applicable time requirement, the City Council may grant one extension of time, not to exceed one year
from the time limit specified, without a public hearing. Any additional request for an extension of the
time limit shall be treated as a new application for a Variance.
Sec. 26.6.2-9. Revocation of Variance.
(a) Notice of Public Hearing. Following receipt of a recommendation from the
Director that the Variance be revoked, the City Clerk shall set the matter for public
hearing to be held not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days from the
date of notice. The City Clerk shall give notice thereof in the manner provided in
Section 26.6.2-3, “Conditional Use Permit.” The City Council may by resolution
revoke any Variance based upon the determination that the improvement authorized
by the Variance has become detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare,
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or the manner of operation constitutes or is creating a nuisance, based on any one of
the following findings:
(1) The circumstances under which the Variance was granted have been changed
by the applicant to the extent that one or more of the findings contained in
the original Variance can no longer be made in a positive manner, and the
public health, safety, and general welfare require the revocation or
modification;
(2) The use or business for which a parking or maneuvering Variance was granted
has been changed to the extent that one or more of the findings contained in
the original Variance can no longer be made in a positive manner, and the
public health, safety, and general welfare require the revocation or
modification;
(3) The Variance was issued, in whole or in part, on the basis of a
misrepresentation or omission of a material statement(s) in the application or
in the applicant's testimony presented during the public hearing for the
Variance;
(4) One or more of the conditions of the Variance have not been substantially
fulfilled or have been violated; or
(5) The improvement authorized by the Variance is in violation of any code, law,
ordinance, regulation, or statute.
(b) Findings. The City Council shall render written findings setting forth reasons for
revoking or modifying the Variance.
(c) Notification. If the Variance is modified or revoked, notification of the City Council
action shall be mailed to the owner of the subject Lot or the owner’s by the City Clerk
and shall include a copy of the City Council resolution specifying the reasons for the
revocation or modification of the Variance.
Sec. 26.6.2-10. Previously Granted Variance. Any Variance granted pursuant to any zoning
ordinance enacted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be construed to be a Variance
under this Chapter subject to all conditions imposed thereunder. Such Variance may, however, expire,
as provided in Section 26.6.2-8, “Development Agreement,” or be modified or revoked as provided
in Section 26.6.2-9 Reasonable Accommodations.
Sec. 26.6.3. Conditional Use Permit.
The City Council shall have the authority, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, to grant a
Conditional Use Permit whenever it finds the granting of a Conditional Use Permit is consistent with
the requirements, intent, and purpose of this Chapter. The purpose of a Conditional Use Permit is to
allow proper integration of uses into the community which may only be suitable in specific locations
or designed and constructed in a particular manner or under certain conditions. Conditional Use
Permits are not automatically terminated upon transfer of the Lot for which they have been granted,
but are subject to expiration as set forth in Section 26.6.3-7, “Time Requirements for Use of
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Conditional Use Permit” and modification or revocation as set forth in Section 26.6.3-9, “Revocation
or Substantial Modification of Conditional Use Permit,” and Section 26.6.3-10, “Conditional Use
Permit – Minor Modification.” If the granting or denial of a Conditional Use Permit is subject to
CEQA, and the time periods for any notice, response, or action set forth in Section 26.6.3,
“Conditional Use Permit,” are inconsistent with the time periods required by CEQA, then the time
periods shall be those necessary to comply with CEQA.
Sec. 26.6.3-1. Application and Fee. Application for a Conditional Use Permit shall be made by the
property owner or authorized agent to the Department of Public Works, Water, and Development
Services, on a form provided for that purpose by the City, and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in
an amount established by resolution of the City Council. The City may retain, at the applicant’s
expense, consultants to study the impacts of the proposed operation on the surrounding properties.
Application for a Conditional Use Permit shall consist of a completed Conditional Use Permit Form
and the following attachments:
(a) A plot plan which shall show the surrounding land uses; the location and dimensions
of all Buildings and structures; and the location and dimensions of all off-street
parking, loading, and storage facilities. The plot plan shall show areas for proposed
Outdoor Storage and Activities, including areas proposed for vehicle washing or
maintenance and repair; equipment; outdoor storage; the location and height of all
fences, walls, screens, or landscaped areas in relation to the operation of the proposed
use; the location and width of ingress and egress points to the Lot; the location and
dimensions and turning radii of all parking and loading areas; and proposed truck
routes through the City.
(b) A floor plan showing:
(1) The proposed location for all interior walls and all major equipment; and
(2) The areas proposed for storage, use, or processing of explosive, toxic,
infectious, or hazardous materials (as defined in federal and state laws and
regulations), and the facilities and equipment to protect and contain or
suppress accidents or fires involving said materials.
(c) An operations plan describing in detail each function of the proposed use, the hours
of operation, and any impacts to adjoining properties.
(d) A traffic study showing the maximum number of vehicles traveling daily to and from
the Lot, the approximate times vehicles will enter and exit the Lot, the number of
Parking Spaces that will be required, the available maneuvering space, and the normal
routes the vehicles would be expected to take to and from the Lot. The Director may
request additional information and studies concerning impacts on the level of service
of Streets that may be caused by traffic to and from the Lot.
(e) An environmental checklist describing potential impacts to the environment and
neighboring properties.
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Sec. 26.6.3-2. Notice of Public Hearing. Following presentation of a completed application to the
Department of Public Works, Water, and Development Services, the City Clerk shall set the matter
for public hearing in not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days, and shall give notice of
the time and place of the hearing and the information concerning the subject matter and purpose of
the meeting in the manner described in Section 26.6.2-3, “Notice of Public Hearing.”
Sec. 26.6.3-3. Public Hearing, Action of the City Council. If, from the facts presented at the public
hearing or by an investigation at the instigation of the City Council, the City Council makes the
findings required in Section 26.6.3-4, “Findings and Decisions by Resolution,” and finds that such
Conditional Use Permit or modification thereof should be granted, the City Council may grant the
requested Conditional Use Permit in whole, or in part, and upon such terms and conditions as the
City Council may deem proper to preserve the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare,
and the general intent and purpose of this Chapter. The City Council shall make its findings and
determinations upon said application within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of any hearing held
thereon, unless a waiver of this time requirement is provided by the applicant.
Sec. 26.6.3-4. Findings and Decision by Resolution. The City Council shall announce its findings
and decision by written resolution. The resolution shall recite, among other things, the facts and
reasons which, in the opinion of the City Council, make the granting or denial of the Conditional Use
Permit necessary to carry out the provisions and general purpose of this Chapter, and shall order that
the Conditional Use Permit be granted or denied. The Conditional Use Permit shall not be granted
unless all of the following findings have been made:
(a) The Lot for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape and topography, including any
required drainage and landscaping;
(b) The proposed use will not have a material adverse effect on the public;
(c) The proposed use is compatible with the existing authorized uses of surrounding and
adjacent properties;
(d) The Lot has adequate off-street parking and loading facilities, and vehicle
maneuverability for the proposed use;
(e) The location, operation and design for the proposed use is consistent with the General
Plan, any applicable specific plan and the zoning regulations of the City;
(f) The use is consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and
regulations;
(g) The proposed use have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare as a result
of noise, increased traffic, interference with the flow of traffic, or dust; and
(h) The conditions applied to the permit are necessary to protect the public health, safety,
and general welfare.
Sec. 26.6.3-5. Notice of Decision. Not later than ten (10) business days following the rendering of
a decision ordering that a Conditional Use Permit be granted or denied, a letter shall be mailed to the
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applicant at the address shown on the application filed with the City stating the decision of the City
Council.
Sec. 26.6.3-6. Effective Date of Order Granting or Denying a Conditional Use Permit. The
order of the City Council in granting or denying a Conditional Use Permit shall become final and
effective on the date of the adoption of the resolution.
Sec. 26.6.3-7. Time Requirements for Use of Conditional Use Permit. Any Conditional Use
Permit approved by the City Council shall expire and become null and void if:
(a) There is no evidence of substantial use of the rights and privileges granted by the
Conditional Use Permit within one (1) year from the date on which the Conditional
Use Permit was granted; or
(b) The use for which the Conditional Use Permit was granted has ceased to exist or has
been suspended for at least three hundred sixty-five (365) continuous calendar days.
If an application for an extension of the above time requirements is filed prior to the expiration of the
applicable time requirement, the City Council may grant one extension of time, not to exceed one year
from the time limit specified, without a public hearing. Any additional request for an extension of the
time limit shall be treated as a new application for a Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.6.3-8. General Conditions. The City Council shall impose conditions on the Conditional
Use Permit to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Such conditions may, without
limitation, include:
(a) Regulation of use;
(b) Special yards, spaces, and buffers;
(c) Fences and walls;
(d) Surfacing of parking areas subject to City specifications;
(e) Dedication of a portion of the land for a Right-of-way;
(f) Making or paying for related street improvements;
(g) Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egress;
(h) Regulation of signs;
(i) Requiring Landscaping;
(j) Outdoor Storage and Activities limitations or requirements;
(k) Requiring maintenance of the Landscaping and the grounds;
(l) Requiring adequate parking and loading spaces;
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(m) Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, and similar concerns;
(n) Regulation of time for certain activities;
(o) Regulation time period within which the proposed use shall be implemented or used;
(p) Duration of use; and
(q) Such other conditions as will make possible the development of the project in an
orderly and efficient manner in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in
this Chapter.
Sec. 26.6.3-9. Revocation or Amendment of Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Revocation or Amendment of Conditional Use Permit. Following receipt of a
recommendation from the Director that the Conditional Use Permit be revoked or
amended, the City Clerk shall set the matter for public hearing to be held in not less
than ten (10) days or more than sixty (60) days from the date of notice, and shall give
notice thereof in the manner provided in Section 26.6.2-3, “Notice of Public Hearing.”
The City Council may by resolution revoke any Conditional Use Permit (or, if a
revocation is not justified, the City Council may, instead, amend the Conditional Use
Permit) based upon the determination that the use authorized by the Conditional Use
Permit has become detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare, or the
manner of operation constitutes or is creating a nuisance, based on any one of the
following findings:
(1) The circumstances under which the Conditional Use Permit was granted have
been changed by the applicant to the extent that one or more of the findings
contained in the original Conditional Use Permit can no longer be made in a
positive manner, and the public health, safety, and general welfare require the
revocation or modification;
(2) The Conditional Use Permit was issued, in whole or in part, on the basis of a
misrepresentation or omission of a material statement(s) in the application or
in the applicant's testimony presented during the public hearing for the
Conditional Use Permit;
(3) One or more of the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit are both feasible
and have been intentionally unfulfilled or violated; or
(4) The use authorized by the Conditional Use Permit is in violation of any code,
law, ordinance, regulation, or statute.
(b) Findings. The City Council shall render written findings setting forth reasons for
revoking or modifying the Conditional Use Permit.
(c) Notification. If the Conditional Use Permit is revoked or modified, notification of
the City Council action shall be mailed to the owner of the subject Lot by the City
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Clerk and shall include a copy of the City Council resolution specifying the reasons for
revoking or modifying the Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.6.3-10. Conditional Use Permit – Minor Modification. Whenever a practical difficulty
occurs or unforeseen circumstances arise during the course of exercising a Conditional Use Permit
issued in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, and which may necessitate a minor
modification of such Conditional Use Permit, a Conditional Use Permit-Minor Modification may be
issued for such modification in accordance with the following provisions.
(a) Application and Fee. Any owner of property for which a Conditional Use Permit
has been issued and is currently in effect, and who is desirous of a minor modification
thereof, may file with the Director an application for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit-Minor Modification, accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by
a resolution of the City Council. The application shall set forth and include any
information as the Director may require.
(b) Qualifications for Filing. Any application filed for a minor modification that also
complies with the requirements and findings as set forth in Section 26.6.3-4, “Findings
and Decision by Resolution,” of this Chapter, but which only involves a minor
modification in the site development plan, arrangement of facilities, or activities at the
site adequate to accommodate the operation of the use of land operating under a valid
Conditional Use Permit, or any of the conditions of permit issuance, and
determination thereof has been made at the discretion of the Director, may qualify for
a Conditional Use Permit-Minor Modification.
(c) Determination, Action of the Director. The Director shall have the authority,
subject to the provisions of this Chapter, to approve a Conditional Use Permit-Minor
Modification without a public hearing; provided, however, that such modification is
in fact minor in scope and nature and only involves minor adjustments to retain the
integrity of the Conditional Use Permit. The Director shall not approve such minor
modification when a Conditional Use Permit has not been issued or is not in effect. A
minor modification shall not be issued if it involves the waiver or deletion of any
condition of a Conditional Use Permit unless the condition is found to be infeasible
or unenforceable due to physical, technological, or practical constraints, as determined
by the Director. The Director shall process such application for Conditional Use
Permit-Minor Modification in the following manner:
(1) Investigations. The Director, upon receipt and acceptance of an application,
shall make and cause to be made such investigations of the facts bearing upon
the application what will assure appropriate disposition thereof.
(2) Findings. The Director, upon conducting an inspection of the property
involved, upon examination and review of the application and investigations,
and upon ascertaining all other pertinent facts relative thereto, shall determine
whether or not the requirements for qualification have been shown, as
hereinabove set forth in Section 26.6.3-4, “Findings and Decision by
Resolution,” and the application therefore qualifies for a Conditional Use
Permit-Minor Modification. The Director shall not grant a modification unless
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all of the findings pursuant to Section 26.6.3-4, “Findings and Decision by
Resolution,” can be made.
(3) Option to Refer to City Council. The Director may elect to refer the
application, with or without a recommendation, to the City Council for
decision. Upon referral to City Council, all procedures associated with hearing,
action, noticing, findings, and decision shall comply with Section 26.6.3,
“Revocation or Substantial Modification of Conditional Use Permit.”
(4) Notice of Decision. Not later than ten (10) business days following the
rendering of a decision ordering that a minor modification be granted or
denied, a letter shall be mailed to the applicant at the address shown on the
application filed with the City stating the decision of the Director.
(5) Effective Date of Order Granting or Denying a Minor Modification. The
order of the Director in granting or denying a Minor Modification to a
Conditional Use Permit shall become final and effective on the date of the
signing of the notice of decision.
(6) Appeals. Following the City Clerk’s receipt of a written appeal contesting any
action or decision of the Director that has been submitted to the City Clerk
within thirty (30) days after the date such action or decision was taken by the
Director, the City Clerk shall set the appeal for a public hearing. The public
hearing shall be held not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days
from the City Clerk’s receipt of the appeal. The City Clerk shall give notice of
the time and place of the hearing and the purpose thereof in the manner
described in Section 26.6.3-3, “Notice of Public Hearing.” The appellant may
appear in person before the City Council or be represented by an attorney, and
may introduce evidence to support the claim. The appellant shall cause to be
made at his or her own expense any investigation or research required by the
City to substantiate the appellant’s claim.
Sec. 26.6.3-11. Recommend Substantial Modification. If the Director denies a Minor Modification
to a Conditional Use Permit or deems the request to be a Substantial Modification to a Conditional
Use Permit, then the original Conditional Use Permit still applies and the applicant can apply for a
Substantial Modification of a Conditional Use Permit. A Substantial Modification of a conditional
use permit shall follow all procedures associated with hearing, action, noticing, findings, and decision
in compliance with Section 26.6.3, “Conditional Use Permit,” as if it were a new application.
Sec. 26.6.3-12. Existing Uses. Uses existing on the effective date of this Ordinance that were legally
permitted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance may continue as Legal Nonconforming Uses
subject to the terms of Section 26.5.3, “Legal Nonconforming Status.”
Sec. 26.6.3-13. Previously Granted Conditional Use Permit. Any Conditional Use Permit granted
pursuant to any zoning ordinance enacted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be
construed to be a Conditional Use Permit under this Ordinance subject to all conditions imposed in
such Conditional Use Permit, subject to the terms of Section 26.5.3, “Legal Nonconforming Status.”
Such Conditional Use Permit may, however, expire as provided in Section 26.6.3-7, “Time
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Requirements for Use of Conditional Use Permit,” or be revoked or modified as provided in Section
26.6.3-9, “Revocation or Substantial Modification of Conditional Use Permit,” and/or Section 26.6.3-
10, “Conditional Use Permit.”
Sec. 26.6.4. Minor Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.6.4-1. Authority and Purpose. The Director shall have the authority, subject to the
provisions of the Chapter, to grant a Minor Conditional Use Permit whenever the Director finds the
granting of a Minor Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the requirements, intent, and purpose
of this Chapter. The purpose of a Minor Conditional Use Permit is to allow proper integration of
uses into the community which may only be suitable in specific locations or designed and constructed
in a particular manner or under certain conditions, but are of a scale that would be less impactful than
those that may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. Minor Conditional Use Permits are not
automatically terminated upon transfer of the Lot for which they have been granted, but are subject
to expiration as set forth in Section 26.6.4-9, “Time Requirements for Use of Minor Conditional Use
Permit,” and modification or revocation as set forth in Section 26.6.4-12, “Modification of Minor
Conditional Use Permit,” and 26.6.4-13, “Revocation of Minor Conditional Use Permit.” If the
granting or denial of a Minor Conditional Use Permit is subject to CEQA, the time periods for any
notice, response, or action shall comply with the time frames established by CEQA, notwithstanding
any time periods set forth in this Section 26.6.4, “Minor Conditional Use Permit.”
Sec. 26.6.4-2. Minor Conditional Use Permit - Application and Fee. Application for a Minor
Conditional Use Permit shall be made by the property owner or authorized agent to the Department
of Public Works, Water, and Development Services, on a form provided for that purpose by the City,
and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council.
The City may retain, at the applicant’s expense, consultants to study the impacts of the proposed
operation on the surrounding properties. Application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit shall
consist of a completed Minor Conditional Use Permit Form and the following attachments:
(a) A plot plan which shall show the surrounding land uses; the location and dimensions
of all Buildings and structures; and the location and dimensions of all off-street
parking, loading, and storage facilities. The plot plan shall show areas for proposed
Outdoor Storage and Activities, including areas proposed for vehicle washing or
maintenance and repair; equipment; outdoor storage, if allowed; the location and
height of all fences, walls, screens, or landscaped areas in relation to the operation of
the proposed use(s); the location and width of ingress and egress points to the Lot;
and the location and dimensions and turning radii of all parking and loading areas.
(b) A floor plan showing:
(1) The proposed location for all interior walls and all major equipment; and
(2) The areas proposed for storage, use, or processing of explosive, toxic,
infectious, or hazardous materials (as defined in federal and state laws and
regulations), and the facilities and equipment to protect and contain or
suppress accidents or fires involving said materials.
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(c) An operations plan describing in detail each function of the proposed use(s), the
hours of operation, and any impacts to adjoining properties.
(d) A traffic study, if required by the Director, showing the maximum number of vehicles
traveling daily to and from the Lot, the approximate times vehicles will enter and exit
the Lot, the number of Parking Spaces that will be required, the available maneuvering
space, and the normal routes the vehicles would be expected to take to and from the
Lot. The Director may request additional information and studies concerning impacts
on the level of service of Streets that may be caused by traffic to and from the Lot.
(e) An environmental checklist describing potential impacts to the environment and
neighboring properties.
Sec. 26.6.4-3. Minor Conditional Use Permit - Public Notice. Following presentation of a
completed application to the Department of Public Works, Water, and Development Services, the
City Clerk shall give notice that a Minor Conditional Use Permit is to be considered. Such notice shall
be mailed to all property owners within a three hundred (300) foot radius of the property where the
Minor Conditional Use Permit is proposed. The notification shall provide a general explanation of the
matter to be considered and a general description, in text or by diagram, of the location of the Lot
that is the subject of the decision, and shall provide a comment period of not less than fourteen (14)
calendar days.
Sec. 26.6.4-4. Minor Conditional Use Permit - Determination, Action of the Director If, from
the facts presented via public comments and by an investigation at the instigation of the Director, the
Director makes the findings required in Section 26.6.4-6, “Finding and Decisions,” and finds that such
Minor Conditional Use Permit or modification thereof should be granted, the Director may grant the
requested Minor Conditional Use Permit in whole, or in part, and upon such terms and conditions as
the Director may deem proper to preserve the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare,
and the general intent and purpose of this Chapter. The Director shall make his findings and
determinations upon said application within thirty (30) days after the application for the Minor
Conditional Use Permit is deemed complete and CEQA review has been completed, unless a waiver
of this time requirement is provided by the applicant.
Sec. 26.6.4-5. Minor Conditional Use Permit - Option to Refer to City Council. The Director
may elect to refer the application, with or without a recommendation, to the City Council for decision.
Upon referral to City Council, all procedures associated with hearing, action, noticing, findings, and
decision shall comply with Section 26.6.3, “Conditional Use Permit.”
Sec. 26.6.4-6. Minor Conditional Use Permit - Findings and Decision. Upon consideration of
any comments received, the Director (or the Council on a referral) may approve, conditionally
approve, or deny the proposed Minor Conditional Use Permit. The Minor Conditional Use Permit
shall not be granted unless all of the following findings have been made:
(a) The Lot is adequate in size, shape and topography for the proposed use;
(b) The proposed use will not have a material adverse effect on the public;
(c) The proposed use is compatible with the existing authorized uses of surrounding and
adjacent properties;
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(d) The Lot has adequate off-street parking, loading facilities, and vehicle maneuverability
for the proposed use;
(e) The use, as to location, operation and design, is consistent with the General Plan, any
applicable specific plan, and the zoning regulations of the City of Vernon, including
the City’s policy considerations as to acceptable uses in the City;
(f) The use is consistent with all applicable County, State, and federal laws, rules and
regulations;
(g) The proposed use will not adversely affect the general welfare as a result of noise,
increased traffic, interference with the flow of traffic, dust, or other undesirable
characteristics; and
(h) The conditions stated in the decision are deemed necessary to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare.
Sec. 26.6.4-7. Notice of Decision. Not later than ten (10) business days following the rendering of
a decision ordering that a Minor Conditional Use Permit be granted or denied, a letter shall be mailed
to the applicant at the address shown on the application filed with the City stating the decision of the
Director.
Sec. 26.6.4-8. Effective Date of Order Granting or Denying a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
The order of the Director in granting or denying a Minor Conditional Use Permit shall become final
and effective on the date of the signing of the notice of decision.
Sec. 26.6.4-9. Time Requirements for Use of Minor Conditional Use Permit. Any Minor
Conditional Use Permit approved by the Director shall expire and become null and void if:
(a) There is not evidence of substantial use of the rights and privileges granted by the
Minor Conditional Use Permit within one (1) year from the date on which the Minor
Conditional Use Permit was granted; or
(b) The use for which the Minor Conditional Use Permit was granted has ceased to exist
or has been suspended for at least one (1) year.
If an application for an extension of the above time requirements is filed prior to the expiration of the
applicable time requirement, the Director may grant one extension of time, not to exceed one year
from the time limit specified. Any additional request for an extension of the time limit shall be treated
as a new application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.6.4-10. General Conditions. The Director shall impose conditions on the Minor Conditional
Use Permit to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Such conditions may, without
limitation, include:
(a) Regulation of use;
(b) Special yards, spaces, and buffers;
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(c) Fences and walls;
(d) Surfacing of parking areas subject to City specifications;
(e) Dedication of a portion of the land for a Right-of-way;
(f) Making or paying for related street improvements;
(g) Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egress;
(h) Regulation of signs;
(i) Requiring Landscaping;
(j) Outdoor Storage and Activities limitations or requirements;
(k) Requiring maintenance of the Landscaping and the grounds;
(l) Requiring adequate parking and loading spaces;
(m) Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, and similar concerns;
(n) Regulation of time for certain activities;
(o) Regulation time period within which the proposed use shall be implemented or used;
(p) Duration of use; and
(q) Such other conditions as will make possible the development of the project in an
orderly and efficient manner in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in
this Chapter.
Sec. 26.6.4-11. Appeals. Following the City Clerk’s receipt of a written appeal contesting any action
or decision of the Director that has been submitted to the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after the
date such action or decision was taken by the Director, the City Clerk shall set the appeal for a public
hearing. The public hearing shall be held not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days
from the City Clerk’s receipt of the appeal. The City Clerk shall give notice of the time and place of
the hearing and the purpose thereof in the manner described in Section 26.6.2-3, “Notice of Public
Hearing.” The appellant may appear in person before the City Council or be represented by an
attorney, and may introduce evidence to support the claim. The appellant shall cause to be made at
his or her own expense any investigation or research required by the City to substantiate the appellant’s
claim.
Sec. 26.6.4-12. Modification of Minor Conditional Use Permit. The Director shall have the
authority to, upon a filed request of the grantee of the Minor Conditional Use Permit, consider
modifications to an approved Minor Conditional Use Permit. The Director shall approve, deny, or
approve with additional conditions an application for modification of a Minor Conditional Use Permit
based on the following written findings:
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(1) The modification is in compliance with all applicable requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance;
(2) The modification will achieve the same or improved relief from the impact or
impacts the original condition(s) was designed to achieve;
(3) The modification will not result in any foreseeable new environmental impacts;
and
(4) The modification complies with all applicable City, County, state, and federal
laws and regulations.
Sec. 26.6.4-13. Revocation or Amendment of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Revocation or Amendment of a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Following
receipt of a recommendation from the Director that a Minor Conditional Use Permit
be revoked, the City Clerk shall set the matter for public hearing to be held in not less
than ten (10) days or more than sixty (60) days from the date of notice, and shall give
notice thereof in the manner provided in Section 26.6.2-3, “Notice of Public Hearing.”
The City Council may by resolution revoke any Minor Conditional Use Permit (or, if
a revocation is not justified, the City Council may, instead, amend the Minor
Conditional Use Permit) based upon the determination that the use authorized by the
Minor Conditional Use Permit has become detrimental to the public health, safety, or
general welfare, or the manner of operation constitutes or is creating a nuisance, based
on any one of the following findings:
(1) The circumstances under which the Minor Conditional Use Permit was
granted have been changed by the applicant to the extent that one or more of
the findings contained in the original Minor Conditional Use Permit can no
longer be made in a positive manner, and the public health, safety, and general
welfare require the revocation or modification;
(2) The Minor Conditional Use Permit was issued, in whole or in part, on the basis
of a misrepresentation or omission of a material statement(s) in the application
or in the applicant's testimony presented during the public hearing for the
Minor Conditional Use Permit;
(3) One or more of the conditions of the Minor Conditional Use Permit are both
feasible and have been intentionally unfulfilled or violated; or
(4) The use authorized by the Minor Conditional Use Permit is in violation of any
code, law, ordinance, regulation, or statute.
(b) Findings. The City Council shall render written findings setting forth reasons for
revoking or modifying the Minor Conditional Use Permit.
(c) Notification. If the Minor Conditional Use Permit is revoked or modified by the City
Council, notification of the City Council action shall be mailed to the owner of the
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subject Lot by the City Clerk and shall include a copy of the City Council resolution
specifying the reasons for revoking or modifying the Minor Conditional Use Permit.
Sec. 26.6.5. Temporary Use Permits.
Sec. 26.6.5-1. Authority and Purpose. This section is intended to grant the Director and the City
Council the authority, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, to temporarily authorize upon
property not owned or controlled by the city, short-term, activities that are not already authorized
upon that property, and which short-term activities would be compatible with adjacent and
surrounding uses when conducted in compliance with this Chapter.
Sec. 26.6.5-2. Application and Fee. Application for a Temporary Use Permit shall be made by the
property owner or authorized agent to the Department of Public Works, Water, and Development
Services, on a form provided for that purpose by the City, and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in
an amount established by resolution of the City Council. The application shall also be reviewed by the
Police, Fire and Health Departments to ensure the operation of the Temporary Use plans and
maintains adequate traffic control, security, safety provisions and any other applicable requirements.
Sec. 26.6.5-3. Applicability. The provisions established in this Section, “Temporary Use Permits.”
shall only apply to proposed temporary activities on property not owned or controlled by the City
(“Non-City Property”). Proposed temporary used by non-City parties of City owned or controlled
property (“City Property”) may be authorized via issuance of a special events permit. For proposed
temporary land uses on Non-City property, the following two categories of temporary land uses
identify the level of permit required, if any, based on the proposed duration, size, and type of use:
(a) Exempt Temporary Uses. The following minor and limited duration temporary uses
are exempt from the requirement for a Temporary Use Permit. Uses that do not fall
within the categories defined in this Subsection shall comply with Section 26.6.5-3(b),
“Allowed Temporary Uses and Major Events” or shall not be permitted.
(1) Construction Sites – On-Site. On-site contractors' construction/storage
uses, in conjunction with an approved construction project on the same parcel.
The construction and/or storage use shall be removed immediately upon
completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the companion
Building Permit, authorizing the construction project, whichever first occurs.
(2) Emergency Facilities. Emergency public health and safety needs/land use
activities, as determined by the Director.
(3) First Amendment Protected Activity. Any spontaneous activity or event
determined to have clearly identified First Amendment protections, whereby
the time provisions established in this Section for acquiring a Temporary Use
Permit would, in the opinion of the Director, unreasonably interfere with the
ability of the activity or event to occur.
(4) Special Event Permitted Activities –Uses that are permitted in accordance
with Section 26.6.5-11.
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(b) Allowed Temporary Uses and Major Events. Non-exempt temporary uses,
including special events, shall be subject to the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit,
and only when conducted in compliance with Section 26.6.5-9, “General Conditions,”
below.
(1) Contractors’ Construction Sites – Off-Site. The temporary use of a site for
an off-site contractor’s construction, staging, or storage area(s) for a
construction project within the City. The permit may be effective for up to
180 days and extended in 180-day increments, with Director approval, or the
expiration of the companion Building Permit, authorizing the construction
project, whichever first occurs.
(2) Major Events. Amusement rides, arts and crafts exhibits, auctions, carnivals,
circuses, concerts, fairs, farmer’s markets, festivals, food markets/events,
outdoor entertainment/sporting events, and rodeos limited to s nine (9)
consecutive days or fewer, or three (3) two(2)-day weekends, within a twelve
(12)-month period. If an annual plan is submitted to and approved by the
Director, the frequency and duration of these special events may be extended.
(3) Outdoor display or sale events conducted by a business holding a valid
Business License, issued in compliance with Municipal Code Section 5.1,
“Definitions,” et seq., and a retail sellers permit issued by the State of California
for product not normally stored or produced on site may be allowed a
maximum of six (6) outdoor sale events (excluding City-sponsored activities).
For purposes of this Subsection, an outdoor sale event shall be no longer than
seven (7) consecutive days in duration. If an annual plan is submitted to and
approved by the Director, the frequency and duration of these outdoor display
and sale events may be extended.
(4) Seasonal sales (for example, Halloween pumpkin sales and Christmas tree
sale lots), issued in compliance with Municipal Code Section 5.3 License
required; application for license, and limited to thirty (30) consecutive days or
less.
(5) Other Similar Temporary Uses. Similar temporary uses that, in the opinion
of the Director, are compatible with the subject zone and surrounding land
uses.
Sec. 26.6.5-4. Determination, Action of the Director. A public hearing shall not be required for the
Director’s decision on a Temporary Use Permit application. However, the Director shall have the
authority to require noticing of surrounding property owners and tenants if, in the Director’s opinion,
the proposed Temporary Use has the potential to create adverse impacts on surrounding properties
and uses.
If, from the facts presented via comments or by an investigation at the instigation of the Director, the
Director makes the findings required in Section 26.6.5-6, “Findings and Decisions,” and finds that
such Temporary Use Permit or modification thereof should be granted, the Director may grant the
requested Temporary Use Permit in whole, or in part, and upon such terms and conditions as the
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Director may deem proper to preserve the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare, and
the general intent and purpose of this Chapter. The Director shall make findings and determinations
upon said application within thirty (30) days after the application for the Temporary Use Permit is
deemed complete, unless a waiver of this time requirement is provided by the applicant.
Sec. 26.6.5-5. Option to Refer to City Council. The Director may elect to refer the application, with
or without a recommendation, to the City Council for decision. Upon referral to City Council, all
procedures associated with hearing, action, and noticing shall comply with Section 26.6.3,
“Conditional Use Permit.”
Sec. 26.6.5-6. Findings and Decision. The Director (or the Council on a referral) may approve,
conditionally approve, or deny a Temporary Use Permit application. The Temporary Use Permit shall
not be granted unless all of the following findings have been made:
(a) The operation of the requested temporary use at the location proposed and within the
time period specified will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a menace
to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare;
(b) The operation of the requested temporary use will not be detrimental to adjoining
properties through the creation of excessive dust, light, noise, odor, or other
objectionable characteristics;
(c) The proposed parcel is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use
without detriment to the enjoyment of other properties located adjacent to and in the
vicinity of the subject parcel;
(d) The proposed use and authorized operators will comply with all applicable laws,
including fire and life safety requirements and maximum occupancy requirements.
(e) The proposed parcel is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient
width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the
temporary use will or could reasonably be expected to generate;
(f) Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be generated by the
use will be available either on-site, on-street or at alternate locations acceptable to the
Director; and
(g) The applicant agrees in writing to comply with any and all of the conditions imposed
by the review authority in the approval of the Temporary Use Permit.
Sec. 26.6.5-7. Notice of Decision. Not later than ten (10) business days following the rendering of
a decision ordering that a Temporary Use Permit be granted or denied, a letter shall be mailed to the
applicant at the address shown on the application filed with the City stating the decision of the
Director.
Sec. 26.6.5-8. Effective Date of Order Granting or Denying a Temporary Use Permit. The order
of the Director to grant or deny a Temporary Use Permit shall become final and effective on the date
of the signing of the notice of decision.
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Sec. 26.6.5-9. General Conditions. In approving a Temporary Use Permit application, the Director
(or the Council on a referral) may impose conditions that are deemed reasonable and necessary to
ensure that the permit would be in full compliance with the findings required by Section 26.6.5-6,
“Findings and Decisions,” above. Such conditions may, without limitation, include:
(a) Fixed period of time;
(b) Operating hours and days;
(c) Temporary pedestrian and vehicular circulation;
(d) Regulation of nuisance factors;
(e) Regulation of temporary structures;
(f) Litter, sanitary, and medical facilities;
(g) Waste collection, recycling, and/or disposal;
(h) Police/security and safety measures;
(i) Signs;
(j) Performance bond or other security;
(k) Limitations on alcoholic beverage sales;
(l) Compliance with applicable provisions; and
(m) Such other conditions as will make possible the temporary use in an orderly and
efficient manner in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in this Chapter.
Sec. 26.6.5-10. Condition of Site Following Temporary Use. Each site occupied by a temporary
use shall be cleaned of debris, litter, or any other evidence of the temporary use upon completion or
removal of the use, and shall continue to be used in compliance with this Zoning Ordinance.
Sec. 26.6.5-11. Special Event Permit. Temporary uses that are considered minor in nature by virtue
of having minimal impact to surrounding properties may be issued a Special Event Permit by the
Vernon Fire Department. Such events meeting these qualifications may include but are not limited
to indoor or outdoor sales event of product normally stored or produced onsite, outdoor or indoor
meeting, ground breaking ceremony, holiday or special occasion party, or similar event. Such events
generally are of a duration no longer than two days. If, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the Fire Chief
determines the event is beyond the scope of a Special Event Permit, the application shall be denied
and instead the applicant shall be required to apply for a Temporary Use Permit.
In approving a Special Event Permit application, the Fire Chief may impose conditions that are
deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the permit would be in full compliance with the
findings required of a Temporary Use Permit by Section 26.6.5-6, “Findings and Decisions,” above.
Such conditions may, without limitation, include:
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(a) Fixed period of time;
(b) Operating hours and days;
(c) Temporary pedestrian and vehicular circulation;
(d) Regulation of nuisance factors;
(e) Regulation of temporary structures;
(f) Litter, sanitary, and medical facilities;
(g) Waste collection, recycling, and/or disposal;
(h) Police/security and safety measures;
(i) Signs;
(j) Performance bond or other security;
(k) Limitations on alcoholic beverage sales;
(l) Compliance with applicable provisions; and
Sec. 26.6.5-12. Such other conditions as will make possible the temporary use in an orderly and
efficient manner in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in this Chapter
Sec. 26.6.6. Zoning Ordinance or Text Amendment.
Sec. 26.6.6-1. Purpose. Whenever public necessity, convenience and general welfare require, the
boundaries of the Zone and the Overlay Zones established by this Chapter, the classification of
property uses therein, or other provisions of this Chapter may be amended as follows:
(a) By amending the Zoning Map, or
(b) By revising the text of the Ordinance.
Sec. 26.6.6-2. Amendments. Amendments of this Chapter and the Zoning Map which is a part
hereof, may be adopted as follows:
(a) An Amendment may be initiated by the verified application of the owner or owners
of property which is proposed to be changed or reclassified, whenever an Amendment,
supplement to, or change in the regulations prescribed for the property is desired; or
(b) The City Council may introduce and adopt an ordinance as provided in the City
charter.
Sec. 26.6.6-3. Notice of Public Hearing. Within sixty (60) days after (a) receipt of a completed
application by the owner or owners of property or (b) introduction of an ordinance by the City
Council, as the case may be, the City Clerk shall set the matter for public hearing to be held not less
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than ten (10) days and not more than sixty (60) days from the date of notice of the public hearing,
with such notice being given in the manner provided in Government Code Section 65091. If the
granting or denial of an Amendment is subject to CEQA, the time periods for any notice, response,
or action shall comply with the time frames established by CEQA, notwithstanding any time periods
set forth in this Section 26.6.3, “Notice of Public Hearing.”
Sec. 26.6.6-4. City Council to Announce Decision After the Public Hearing. The City Council
shall announce its decision and if the Amendment is approved, shall adopt an ordinance incorporating
the decision. The ordinance shall recite the facts and reasons which, in the opinion of the City Council,
make the approval of the application for the Amendment necessary to carry out the general purpose
of this Chapter.
Sec. 26.6.6-5. Notice of Ordinance. At the time the ordinance becomes effective, one copy of such
ordinance shall be forwarded to the applicant at the address shown upon the application.
Sec. 26.6.6-6. Zoning Map Modification. If the Amendment involves an amendment to the Zoning
Map, the Department of Public Works, Water, and Development Services, immediately following the
effective date of the ordinance, shall cause the Zoning Map to be so modified. Copies of the modified
Zoning Map shall be available to the public on request.
Sec. 26.6.7. Interpretations, Minor Exceptions, and Appeals.
Sec. 26.6.7-1. Interpretations. The Director shall have the power to interpret the provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance when any ambiguity or lack of clarity exists and to make determinations as to
whether a proposed use is substantially similar to a Permitted Use and is therefore permitted of right
or through obtaining a Conditional Use Permit or Minor Conditional Use Permit, or whether a
proposed use is a First Amendment Protected Use and is therefore permitted as such, pursuant to this
Chapter.
Sec. 26.6.7-2. Record of Interpretations. The Director shall keep a written record of interpretations
made on file in the Department of Public Works, Water, and Development Services. Such record
shall briefly describe the interpretation made and the date of the interpretation. The record shall be
available for public review during the normal business hours of the Department of Public Works,
Water, and Development Services.
Sec. 26.6.7-3. Exceptions. The Director shall have the authority to make minor exceptions or
adjustments to the standards contained in this Ordinance. The Exception shall not be granted unless
such exceptions are necessary to ensure an equitable and reasonable application of the Chapter.
Exceptions shall not result in the reduction of any standard by an amount greater than ten percent
(10%). Any deviation from a standard which exceeds ten percent (10%) shall be made only in accord
with Section 26.6.2, “Variances,” of this Chapter.
Sec. 26.6.7-4. Record of Exceptions. Any exception made by the Director in accord with the
provisions of this Section shall be duly recorded in concise language and with accompanying drawings
as required. The record shall be filed in the Department of Public Works, Water, and Development
Services by property location using a street address or other reasonable system to permit reference to
the exception made at any future date.
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Sec. 26.6.7-5. Appeals. Following the City Clerk’s receipt of a written appeal contesting any action
or decision of the Director that has been submitted to the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after the
date such action or decision was taken by the Director, the City Clerk shall set the appeal for a public
hearing. The public hearing shall be held not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days
from the City Clerk’s receipt of the appeal. The City Clerk shall give notice of the time and place of
the hearing and the purpose thereof in the manner described in Section 26.6.2-3, “Notice of Public
Hearing.” The appellant may appear in person before the City Council or be represented by an
attorney, and may introduce evidence to support the claim. The appellant shall cause to be made at
his or her own expense any investigation or research required by the City to substantiate the appellant’s
claim.
Sec. 26.6.8. Development Agreement.
Sec. 26.6.8-1. Applicability. Development Agreements are authorized by California Government
Code Section 65864 as a means of providing both the city and property owners with assurances that
development projects can be completed under the terms, conditions, and regulations in effect at the
time that authority is granted to proceed with a project.
Sec. 26.6.8-2. Contents of Agreement. A Development Agreement shall specify the duration of the
agreement. The Development Agreement shall specify the permitted uses of the property, the density
or intensity of use, the maximum height and size of proposed Buildings, and provisions for reservation
or dedication of land for public purposes, if any reservation or dedication is required by the City of
Vernon. The Development Agreement may include conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements
for subsequent discretionary actions, provided that such conditions, terms, restrictions, and
requirements for subsequent discretionary action shall not prevent development of the land for the
uses and to the density or intensity of development set forth in the Agreement. The Development
Agreement may provide that construction be commenced within a specified time, that the project be
completed within a specified time, and/or may provide for construction to be accomplished in phases.
The Development Agreement may contain such other provisions as may be considered necessary or
proper by the City Council to further legitimate City interest or to protect the public health, safety,
and welfare so long as such terms are not inconsistent with the provisions of State law relating to
Development Agreements, nor inconsistent with the ordinances, policies, plans, or resolutions of the
City of Vernon.
Sec. 26.6.8-3. Findings. In acting to grant a Development Agreement, the City Council shall make
the following findings with regard to the proposed Development Agreement:
(a) The Development Agreement is consistent with the General Plan objectives, policies,
land uses, and implementation programs and any other adopted plans or policies
applicable to the agreement.
(b) The Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the
regulations prescribed for, the land use district in which the real property is located.
(c) The Development Agreement will promote the public convenience, health, interest,
safety, and general welfare of the City and will not be detrimental to or cause adverse
effects to adjacent property owners, residents, or the general public;
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(d) The associated project will further important citywide goals and policies that have been
officially recognized by the Council; and
(e) The Development Agreement is consistent with the provisions of California
Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5.
Sec. 26.6.8-4. Denial of Development Agreement. The City Council, in its sole discretion, may
decide not to enter into the Development Agreement on the grounds that, in its opinion, the proposed
Agreement is not in the best interest of the public.
Sec. 26.6.8-5. Public Hearings and Adoption. A public hearing shall be held on the proposed
Development Agreement by the City Council. Notice of the public hearings specified in this Chapter
shall be given in the form of a notice of intention to consider approval of a Development Agreement
in compliance with Government Code Section 65867 and in the manner described in Section 26.6.2-
3, “Notice of Public Hearing.” Development Agreements shall be adopted by ordinance of the City
Council, which constitutes final action and approval of the agreement. After the effective date of the
ordinance approving the Development Agreement, the City may enter into the agreement.
Sec. 26.6.8-6. Recordation. A Development Agreement shall be recorded in the County Recorder’s
Office no later than ten (10) days after it is executed and a confirming copy of the recorded document
shall be sent to the City.
Sec. 26.6.8-7. Amendment and Cancellation of Development Agreements. Unless otherwise
provided in a Development Agreement, either party may propose an amendment to or cancellation,
in whole or in part, of a Development Agreement previously entered into. The procedure for
proposing and adoption of an amendment to or cancellation, in whole or in part, of a Development
Agreement shall be the same as the procedure for entering into an Agreement in the first instance,
including but not limited to the notice of and the public hearings as specified in this Chapter. In the
event that a Development Agreement is canceled or terminated, all rights of the private party under
the Development Agreement shall terminate. Except as otherwise provided in the Development
Agreement, the City may, at its sole discretion, retain any and all benefits, including reservation or
dedications of land, improvements constructed, and payments of fees, received by the City.
Sec. 26.6.8-8. Review of Development Agreement. Every Development Agreement approved and
executed in compliance with this Chapter shall be subject to City review, as specified in the
Development Agreement, during the full term of the agreement, but in no case less than every twelve
(12) months from the date of execution of the Agreement. The time for review may be amended either
by agreement between the parties or by initiation of the City Council.
Sec. 26.6.9. Reasonable Accommodation.
Sec. 26.6.9-1. Applicability. A request for Reasonable Accommodation may be made by any person
with a disability, or their representative, when the application of a zoning, land use or building
regulation, policy or practice acts as a barrier to equal housing opportunities. If a Reasonable
Accommodation request is approved, the request shall be granted to an individual and shall not run
with the land unless the Director determines that:
(a) The modification is physically integrated into the residential structure and cannot easily
be removed or altered to comply with applicable codes; or
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(b) The accommodation is to be used by another disabled person.
Sec. 26.6.9-2. Proceedings. A request for Reasonable Accommodation shall state the basis of the
request including, but not limited to, a modification or exception to the regulations, standards and
practices for the development and use of housing or housing-related facilities that would eliminate
regulatory barriers and provide a disabled person equal opportunity to housing of his or her choice.
The Director may request additional information necessary for making a determination on the request
for Reasonable Accommodation that complies with the fair housing law protections and the privacy
rights of the disabled person to use the specified housing.
Sec. 26.6.9-3. Findings. The following findings must be analyzed, made, and adopted before any
action is taken to approve or deny a request for Reasonable Accommodation:
(a) The housing that is subject to the request will be used by an individual with a disability,
as defined under Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and California's Fair
Employment and Housing Act;
(b) The request for Reasonable Accommodation is necessary to make specific housing
available to an individual with a disability;
(c) The requested Reasonable Accommodation would not impose an undue financial or
administrative burden on the City;
(d) The requested Reasonable Accommodation would not require a fundamental
alteration in the nature of a City program or law, including, but not limited to, land use
and zoning; and
(e) There are no other alternative Reasonable Accommodations that may provide an
equivalent level of benefit at a similar cost while providing greater consistency with
the City’s laws and regulations.
Sec. 26.6.9-4. Record of Reasonable Accommodation. The authorized signature of the Director
or the City Council if the request was appealed, on a designated form, or a stamp approval on a set of
plans, shall signify approval of a Reasonable Accommodation request.
Sec. 26.6.10. Density Bonuses.
Sec. 26.6.10-1. Compliance with State Law. The City hereby adopts by reference Government Code
Sections 65915-65918 et seq. regarding density bonuses and other incentives for accommodating the
development of housing for households of specified income or for senior citizens, as set forth in the
statute.
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Sec. 26.7.1. Purpose.
It is the intent of this Article to prevent adverse economic impact to the businesses and residents of
the City, and to take steps to minimize potential increased crime, increased incidence of communicable
disease, decreased property values, and the deterioration of neighborhoods which can be brought
about by the increase in the number of Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses, or their location in
close proximity to each other, or their proximity to other uses that are not compatible with Adult or
Sexually Oriented Businesses. The City Council finds that it has been demonstrated in various
communities that the concentration of Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses causes a depreciation in
property values, an increase in the number of transients in the area, an increase in crime, an increase
in noise, litter, and vandalism, and in addition to the effects described above, can cause other
businesses to move elsewhere. It is, therefore, the purpose of this Article to establish reasonable and
uniform regulations to prevent any increase in the number of, and any further concentration of Adult
or Sexually Oriented Businesses, or their close proximity to incompatible uses, while permitting the
existence of existing Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses in certain limited areas. The requirements
and regulations set forth in this Article VII Zoning Regulations for Adult or Sexually Oriented
Businesses are in addition to the requirements set forth in Article VI Business Permit Regulations for
Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses or Similar Businesses of Chapter 5 Business License Taxes and
Other City Taxes of the Code which set forth requirements for obtaining a business license.
Sec. 26.7.2. Definitions.
As used herein, the terms and phrases shall have the same meaning as defined in Chapter 5 Business
License Taxes and Other City Taxes, Article VI Business Permit Regulations for Adult or Sexually
Oriented Businesses or Similar Businesses, Section 5.81, “Definitions,” et seq. of this Code.
Sec. 26.7.3. Location Requirements.
Sec. 26.7.3-1. Zone. Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses shall be permitted only in the C-2 Overlay
Zone.
Sec. 26.7.3-2. Required Distances. No Adult or Sexually Oriented Business shall be opened as a
new business, converted from an existing business, established, located, expanded, or operated within
certain distances of certain specified land uses as set forth below:
(a) No Adult or Sexually Oriented Business shall be established on a Lot located within
one thousand (1,000) feet of any other Lot containing an Adult or Sexually Oriented
Business, whether such other Lot is located inside or outside the City limits. The
required minimum distance between any two Adult or Sexually Oriented Businesses
shall be measured along the Street, whether public or private, from the nearest side or
rear Lot lines of the Lots upon which such uses are located.
(b) No person shall cause or permit the establishment or maintenance of more than one
Adult or Sexually Oriented Business on the same Property.
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(c) No such business shall be established or located within one thousand (1,000) feet of
any Residence, public park, recreational area, public building, Religious Use, school,
boys’ club, girls’ club, or similar existing youth organization, Bar, pool hall, or liquor
store, whether such other use is located inside or outside the City limits. The required
minimum distance between an Adult or Sexually Oriented Business and such other
specified uses shall be measured along the Street, whether public or private, from the
nearest side or rear Lot lines, of the Lots upon which such uses are located.
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Sec. 26.8.1. Application of Article.
This Article shall apply to all commercial Outdoor Advertising Structures within the City that are not
located on the same Lot as the goods or services being advertised. This Article does not apply to on-
site or noncommercial Outdoor Advertising Structures. All legally established off-site commercial
Outdoor Advertising Structures existing on the effective date of this Ordinance that are not in
compliance with the requirements of this Article are Legal Nonconforming Uses.
Sec. 26.8.2. Development Agreement Required.
The installation, construction, modification, or replacement of any Outdoor Advertising Structure is
permitted in the I Zone and all Overlay Zones, with the exception of the Housing Overlay Zone,
subject to the approval of a Development Agreement between the City and applicant, with appropriate
standards and terms to be negotiated with the City, and complying with all other conditions imposed
by this Article.
Sec. 26.8.3. General Conditions.
Sec. 26.8.3-1. Sign Dimensions.
(a) The sign face of an Outdoor Advertising Structure shall not exceed eight hundred fifty
(850) square feet in area, including the border and trim, but excluding the base or apron
supports and other structural members.
(b) Cutouts and other special advertising features or additions to a sign face shall not
project more than five (5) feet above the maximum height limit.
(c) Bi-directional or double-faced signs shall be located on the same Outdoor Advertising
Structure. For parallel double-faced signs, the distance between sign faces shall not
exceed eight (8) feet. For “V-shaped” double-faced signs, the distance between sign
faces shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet at their widest point and shall not exceed
eight (8) feet at their closest point.
Sec. 26.8.3-2. Structure Design and Materials. Each Outdoor Advertising Structure shall have no
more than two poles, and shall be constructed of noncombustible material.
Sec. 26.8.3-3. Maximum Height. The overall height of each Outdoor Advertising Structure shall
not exceed thirty-five (35) feet, exclusive of cutouts or special additions, measured from the higher of
either:
(a) The finished grade of the roadway adjacent to the Lot on which the Outdoor
Advertising Structure is located and from which the advertising display is to be viewed,
or
(b) The finished grade of the base of the Outdoor Advertising Structure.
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Sec. 26.8.3-4. Location. The location of the Outdoor Advertising Structures shall be restricted as
follows:
(a) An Outdoor Advertising Structure shall not be located within any required setback
area of the Zone or Overlay Zone in which the Outdoor Advertising Structure is
located.
(b) Outdoor Advertising Structures shall not be located within five (5) feet of any Building
or within ten (10) feet of any Lot line.
(c) Outdoor Advertising Structures with Digital Displays that are located within two
hundred (200) feet of the edge of the Right-of-way of the I-710 freeway and are
designed to be primarily view from the I-710 freeway are subject to the following
standards:
(1) An Outdoor Advertising Structure with a Digital Display that is located within
two hundred (200) feet of the edge of the Right-of-way of the I-710 freeway
and designed primarily to be viewed from the I-710 freeway shall not be
located within five hundred (500) feet of another Outdoor Advertising
Structure with a Static Display located on the same side of the freeway or
within one thousand (1,000) feet of another Outdoor Advertising Structure
with a Digital Display located on the same side of the freeway and designed to
be oriented toward the freeway; and
(2) An Outdoor Advertising Structure with a Static Display that is located within
two hundred (200) feet of the edge of the Right-of-way of the I-710 freeway
and designed primarily to be viewed from the I-710 freeway shall not be
located within five hundred (500) feet of any another Outdoor Advertising
Structure located on the same side of the freeway and designed to be oriented
toward the freeway.
(d) Outdoor Advertising Structures constructed after the effective date of this Ordinance
and not oriented towards the I-710 freeway shall not be located within two thousand
five hundred (2,500) feet of another Outdoor Advertising Structure.
(e) Outdoor Advertising Structures existing on the effective date of this Ordinance may
not be replaced unless they are in conformity with the dimension, height, and location
requirements specified herein.
(f) For purposes of this Article, measurements shall be made along the edge of the Street
from which the display on the Outdoor Advertising Structure is designed to be
primarily viewed, from a line perpendicular to the centerline of that Street passing
through the nearest edge of the existing sign, to a line perpendicular to the centerline
passing through the nearest edge of the proposed Outdoor Advertising Structure, as
shown in Diagram 26.8.3-4 Measurement for Outdoor Advertising Structures.
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DIAGRAM 26.8.3-4
Sec. 26.8.3-5. Prohibited Outdoor Advertising Structures. The following types of signs shall not
be permitted:
(a) Any form of movement, animation, or the appearance of an optical illusion of
movement, oscillating or rotating sign, or any other design intended to attract attention
through movement or the semblance of movement of the whole or any part of the
sign or any other method or device that suggests movement, except such movement
of a permitted Digital Display associated with changing from one message to another;
or
(b) Inflatable objects; or
(c) Flashing signs, containing illuminated light or other devices which are intermittently
on and off, which change in intensity, or which create the illusion of flashing in any
manner; or
(d) Obscene or pornographic signs.
Sec. 26.8.3-6. Safety and Appearance.
(a) No Outdoor Advertising Structure, including its supporting structure and lighting,
shall present any hazard to the safety of pedestrian or vehicular traffic by obstructing
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the flow of such traffic, obstructing the sight lines required for the safe movement of
pedestrian or vehicular traffic, interfering with the visibility and effectiveness of any
traffic control or warning device, or in any other manner as determined by the
Director.
(b) All signs shall be designed and maintained to be compatible with the design and
materials used in the structure on which the sign is located.
(c) No sign face or sign area shall be added to an existing sign unless within a permanent
frame or panel indicated for such purpose on approved plans for the total sign
structure.
(d) All signs shall be maintained in good condition and working order, as determined by
the Director, and free of graffiti, peeling paint, faded colors, and broken and damaged
materials.
(e) All signs must have the sign owner’s name, address and telephone number
conspicuously and permanently attached on the exterior of the sign.
(f) The images on Digital Displays shall not change more than once every eight (8)
seconds. The images shall change instantaneously, with no special effects or video.
The brightness of the sign shall be such that the difference of ambient light
measurement and the operating sign light turned on to full white copy shall be no
greater than 0.3 foot-candles when measured from a distance as determined in the
Development Agreement.
Sec. 26.8.3-7. Political Signs. Political signs are permitted in the I Zone and all Overlay Zones as
follows:
(a) All of the terms of this Article VIII apply to political signs, except that signs pertaining
to a particular election do not require a Conditional Use Permit.
(b) All political signs pertaining to a particular election shall be removed within ten (10)
days after the date of the election.
(c) The candidate, committee, or any other authorized Person posting political signs shall
ensure that all signs include the name, address, and the required committee
identification number of the campaign or political organization, if any.
(d) If the Director finds that any political sign has been posted or is being maintained in
violation of the provisions of this Section, the Director may cause said sign to be
removed without prior notice.
(e) Any political sign that remains posted for more than fourteen (14) days after the
election to which it pertains shall be deemed abandoned.
Sec. 26.8.3-8. Continuation of Nonconforming Signs. Every nonconforming Outdoor
Advertising Structure may remain in use unless and until it has been deemed to be abandoned, as
described in this Section 26.8.3-8, “Continuation of Nonconforming Signs.” For purposes of this
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Chapter, an Outdoor Advertising Structure shall be deemed to have been abandoned if no copy
appears on the sign for a period of at least one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive calendar days,
or it is otherwise relatively clear that the sign has been forsaken or deserted; provided, however, that
political signs shall be deemed abandoned as set forth in Section 26.8.3-7(e).
Sec. 26.8.3-9. Abandoned Outdoor Advertising Structures. All nonconforming Outdoor
Advertising Structures that have been abandoned shall be brought into full conformity with this Article
or be removed, without amortization or compensation. If an abandoned Outdoor Advertising
Structure is in violation of the location requirements, it shall be removed. The Director may cause
any abandoned signs and any signs which constitute an immediate peril to persons or property to be
removed summarily and without prior notice.
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Sec. 26.9.1. Purpose.
This Section provides locational and operational guidelines for retail trade or service uses providing
drive-through and drive-up facilities to ensure that the facilities are designed and operated to
effectively mitigate problems of congestion, excessive pavement, litter, noise, pedestrian safety, traffic,
and unsightliness.
Sec. 26.9.2. Application of Article.
The Article shall apply to drive-through and drive-up facilities.
Sec. 26.9.3. General conditions.
Sec. 26.9.3-1. Inwardly focused. Drive-through aisles should be inwardly focused within the site and
located away from adjoining streets and adjoining properties, wherever feasible.
Sec. 26.9.3-2. Pedestrian walkways. Pedestrian walkways (including ADA access areas) should not
intersect the drive-through access aisles, but where they do they shall have clear visibility and be
emphasized by enhanced paving or markings.
Sec. 26.9.3-3. No reduction in off-street parking. The provision of drive-through and drive-up
service facilities shall not justify a reduction in the number of required off-street parking spaces.
Sec. 26.9.3-4. Accommodation of waiting vehicles.
(a) Drive-through access aisles should provide sufficient space before the menu board to
accommodate at least five waiting vehicles and at least five waiting vehicles between
the menu board and the drive-up service window.
(b) Drive-through lanes shall be designed separately from drive-through access aisles and
shall avoid the blocking of parking stalls or pedestrian access.
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DIAGRAM 26.9.3-4 (a). Accommodation of Drive-through Vehicles
Sec. 26.9.3-5. Menu and preview boards. Menu and preview boards may only be installed in
compliance with all of the following requirements.
(a) As practical, visibility of outdoor menu and preview boards should be minimized from
any adjoining street(s). Additional landscape areas or shrub plantings may be required
to provide proper screening.
(b) Any proposed carhop and/or walk-up menu boards shall not exceed four square feet
in area.
Sec. 26.9.3-6. Noise. Amplification equipment (e.g., speakers at menu boards, piped music, etc.) shall
be located so as not to adversely impact adjoining uses. Noise standards in Table 26.4.1-7(b)(2) Noise
Standards shall apply to any amplification equipment.
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Sec. 26.9.3-7. Prevention of headlight glare. Each drive-through aisle should be appropriately
screened with a combination of landscaping, low walls, and/or berms maintained at a minimum height
of three feet to prevent headlight glare from impacting adjacent streets, adjoining properties, and
parking lots.
Sec. 26.9.3-8. Wall required when adjoining residential uses. A minimum six-foot-high solid
decorative masonry wall shall be constructed on each property line that adjoins a parcel zoned for
and/or developed with a residential use. The design of the wall and the proposed construction
materials shall be subject to review and approval through the Site Plan and Design Review process. A
minimum five-foot-deep landscaping strip shall be provided between the wall and any driveway.
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Sec. 26.10.1. Application of Article.
This Article provides for the enforcement of penalties in the case of violation of any of the terms or
provisions of this Chapter and of any permit or right or exception granted hereunder. The
enforcement rights set forth herein are in addition to those provisions of the Code that also specifically
set forth the City’s rights of enforcement and remedies available to the City. All of the provisions of
the Chapter of the Code setting forth enforcement rights and remedies shall apply to any violation of
any of the terms or provisions of this Chapter and of any permit or right or exception granted
hereunder.
Sec. 26.10.1-1. Violation. It is unlawful for any Person to violate any term or provision of this Chapter
or any part hereof or any permit, license, or exception granted hereunder, or to fail to comply with
any order or regulation made hereunder. Whenever a violation occurs, the violation shall include not
only the act or omission constituting the violation, but it shall also include causing, allowing,
permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering, withholding, or concealing the fact of such act or omission, or
destroying or tampering the evidence associated with the act or omission. The provisions of this
Chapter and all permits and rights granted hereunder shall apply to any Person, whether or not the
Person was the original owner of the property or applicant for the permit, right, exception, or
approval, and whether the Person is the owner, lessee, licensee, agent, or employee, if the Person has
notice of the terms and conditions of the permit or approval.
Sec. 26.10.1-2. Criminal and Civil Enforcement. The City may enforce violations as a criminal
(infraction or misdemeanor), civil, or administrative action, or any combination thereof. Any Person
who violates any term or provision of this Chapter or any part hereof or any permit, license, or
exception granted hereunder, or who fails to comply with any order or regulation made hereunder is
guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that in the sole discretion of the City Attorney’s office,
a violation may be prosecuted as an infraction where the City Attorney’s office has determined that
such action would be in the best interest of justice. The City Attorney may specify in the citation,
accusatory pleading, or by amendment during the prosecutorial process that the matter will be
prosecuted as an infraction. Any Person who has violated any term or provision of this Chapter or
any part hereof or any permit, license, or exception granted hereunder, or has failed to comply with
any order or regulation made hereunder shall be subject to the criminal, civil, and administrative
penalties set forth in the Code and otherwise provided by law.
Sec. 26.10.1-3. Continuing Violations. A Person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day, or any portion thereof, during which there is any violation or failure to comply as described in
this Section 26.10.1, “Application of Article,” et seq. that is committed, continued, permitted, or
allowed by such Person.
Sec. 26.10.1-4. Voiding of Permit, Certificates, and Licenses. Any permit, certificate, or license
issued in conflict with the provisions of this Chapter shall be void.
Sec. 26.10.1-5. Public Nuisance. In addition to the penalties herein provided, any condition caused,
or permitted to exist, in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or any part hereof or of any
permit, license, or exception granted hereunder, or in violation of any order or regulation made
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hereunder is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance, and may be summarily abated as
such by this City, and shall further be subject to injunctive relief granted by any court of competent
jurisdiction. Each day or portion of a day that such condition continues shall be regarded as a new
and separate offense.
Sec. 26.10.1-6. Remedies. All remedies permitted under this Chapter or the Code shall be cumulative
and not exclusive. Conviction and punishment of any Person hereunder shall not relieve such Person
from the responsibility of correcting prohibited conditions or removing prohibited Buildings,
structures, or improvements, and shall not prevent the enforced correction or removal thereof.
Nothing in this Article shall prevent the City from using one or more other remedies to address
violations of this Chapter.
Sec. 26.10.1-7. Responsibility. The Director shall have principal responsibility for monitoring and
enforcing the conditions and standards imposed on all land use standards and entitlements granted by
the City pursuant to this Chapter. In accordance with the provisions of California Penal Code Section
836.5(a), employees of the Department of Public Works, Water and Development Services, as directed
and designated from time to time by the Director, are hereby authorized to issue citations for
violations of this Chapter. The procedures to be followed for the issuance of said citations are those
that are or may be authorized from time to time by provisions of the California Penal Code.
Sec. 26.10.1-8. Enforcement. In addition to any other remedy provided for in this Code or otherwise
by law, the Director may take any or all of the following actions for any violation of this Chapter or
of the terms and conditions of any permit or approval that may be provided for in this Chapter:
(a) Institute proceedings to revoke or suspend any permit or approval, including, without
limitation, a Variance, Conditional Use Permit, Minor Conditional Use Permit, or
Temporary Use Permit;
(b) Revoke the business license held by any violator in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 5, “Business License Taxes and Other City Tax Section,” 68, “Revocation and
Suspension of Licenses of the Code”;
(c) Impose an enforcement fee as provided for in Section 26.10.1-9, “Enforcement Fees”;
(d) Cause to be issued an administrative citation or compliance order as provided for in
the Code;
(e) Institute proceedings against a Person with multiple violations of the Code for “unfair
business practices” under California Business and Professions Code Section 17200;
(f) Request that the City Attorney take appropriate enforcement action. Referral by the
Director is not a condition precedent to any enforcement action by the City Attorney.
Article X. Enforcement
X-3 Chapter 26. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Sec. 26.10.1-9. Enforcement Fees.
(a) An enforcement fee may be imposed by the City against each Person who has violated
the provisions of this Chapter or the terms and conditions of any permit, license,
exception, or approval that has been provided pursuant to this Chapter. The purpose
of this fee is to recover the costs of enforcement from any Person who violates the
provisions of this Chapter or any permit, license, exception, or approval granted
hereunder. The City Council shall establish the enforcement fees by Resolution, and
may, from time to time, amend such fees.
(b) The Director shall cause to be issued a notice imposing fees under this Section. The
notice shall provide that the fee shall be due and payable within fifteen (15) days from
the date of the notice. A penalty of ten percent (10%) per month shall be added to
any fees that have not been paid when due.
(c) Any person upon whom fees have been imposed pursuant to this Section may appeal
the action in accordance with the following procedure:
(1) A notice of appeal shall be filed with the Director within ten (10) days of the
date of the notice.
(2) At the time of filing the notice of appeal, the appellant shall deposit with the
City Treasurer money in the amount of all fees due. If, as a result of the
hearing, it is determined that the City is not entitled to all or a portion of the
money, the City shall refund to the Person all or a portion of the money
deposited.
(3) The City Council shall hold a hearing on the appeal within sixty (60) days of
the date of filing of the appeal. The City shall give the appellant at least five
(5) days notice of the time and place of the hearing. The City Council shall
render a decision within fifteen (15) days of the date of the hearing. The
hearing may be continued if additional information is required in order to allow
the City Council to render a decision. The purpose of the hearing shall be
limited to whether or not the violation occurred.
(4) The decision of the City Council shall be final except for judicial review.
(5) Any notice issued pursuant to this Section shall set forth the appeal rights as
provided for in this Section.
Sec. 26.10.1-10. Business License Revocation or Suspension.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the Director may suspend a
business license for thirty (30) days or less, or may revoke a business license issued
pursuant to this Code, if the holder of such business license has violated the provisions
of this Chapter or the terms and conditions of any permit or approval issued
hereunder, in accordance with the procedure set forth in this Section.
Article X. Enforcement.
Chapter 26. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance X-4
(b) Upon being notified of a second violation of this Chapter, or the terms and conditions
of any permit or approval granted hereunder, within a three (3) year period from the
date of the first violation, the Director shall notify the Person that a third violation
within such three (3) year period may result in the suspension or revocation of the
Person’s business license.
(c) Upon being notified of a third violation of this Chapter, or the terms and conditions
of any permit or approval granted hereunder within a three year period from the date
of the first violation, the Director may notify the Person of the revocation or
suspension of the Person’s business license.
(d) Any notice of revocation or suspension issued pursuant to this Section shall be final
upon the expiration of the appeal period if no appeal is timely filed or upon the
decision of the City Council if an appeal is filed.
(e) Any Person may appeal the suspension or revocation of the business license in
accordance with the following procedures:
(1) A notice of appeal shall be filed with the Director within fourteen (14) days
from the date of the notice of revocation or suspension.
(2) The City Council shall hold a hearing on the appeal within sixty (60) days of
the date of the filing of the appeal. The City Council shall give the appellant at
least ten (10) days notice of the time and place of the hearing. The City Council
shall render a decision within fifteen (15) days of the date of the hearing.
(3) The decision of the City Council shall be final except for judicial review.
(4) Any notice revoking or suspending a business license pursuant to this Section
shall set forth the appeal rights as provided for in this Section.
Zoning Map
Chapter 26. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Article X. Enforcement.
Chapter 26. Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance X-2
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Attachment D
PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Kevin Wilson, Director of Public Works, Water & Development Services
FROM: Sergio Canales, Assistant Planner
DATE: February 12, 2014
SUBJECT: Community Input Workshop Summary
A “Zoning Ordinance Amendment flyer” was mailed to all interest parties and property owners in the
City in January, 2015. The mailing was an invitation to attend one of two community workshops to
discuss and provide input on the proposed revisions. Both workshops took place at Vernon City Hall
Council Chambers.
Comments received during the Community Workshops held on January 26th and February 5th regarding
the proposed revisions are summarized in this memo.
COMMENTS
Residential Overlay
Long term property owner suggested that the City allow existing buildings to be used as lofts , art
studios with living quarters etc. They mentioned that the City should not restrict locations for
housing development, because in people eyes it seems that the only properties that can be
developed are city owned properties. Instead of encouraging housing development…..it all looks
one-sided.
Retail and Commercial use
Why restrict wholesale businesses from doing retail. As it is, the majority of the wholesalers in
Vernon are doing some type of retail. Why not make it easy for retailers, don’t restrict property
owners/business owners from expanding its uses.
Owners should not be restricted from renting or leasing existing office space within their existing
building and shall not limit ancillary uses. Owners rather see the space occupied rather than vacant
Landscape requirement (5%)
Concern that the landscape requirement will be taking-up future parking and loading spaces,
because of the increase it would also prevent more development for these smaller property sites.
Attachment E
Supplemental
En vironmental Im pact Rep ort
(State Clearinghouse No. 2007061031)
City of Vernon
Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Lead Agency:
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
December 2014
Volume 1
City of Vernon
General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Update
Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
SCH 2007061031
December 2014
City of Vernon
This document is designed for double-sided printing to conserve natural
resources
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report i
Table of Contents
Section Page
1.0 – Introduction ................................................................................. 1.0-1
Legal Requirements ................................................................................ 1.0-1
Purpose of the Program EIR ..................................................................... 1.0-1
Purpose of the Supplemental EIR .............................................................. 1.0-2
Responses to Notice of Preparation ........................................................... 1.0-4
Availability of Draft Supplemental EIR ........................................................ 1.0-6
Comments Requested ............................................................................. 1.0-7
Organization of this EIR ........................................................................... 1.0-7
Approach to EIR Analysis ......................................................................... 1.0-7
2.0 – Executive Summary ..................................................................... 2.0-1
Project Summary .................................................................................... 2.0-1
Project Location ...................................................................................... 2.0-2
Environmental Setting ............................................................................. 2.0-2
Environmental Impacts ............................................................................ 2.0-2
Issues to be Resolved .............................................................................. 2.0-7
Areas of Potential Controversy .................................................................. 2.0-7
Alternatives to the Proposed Project .......................................................... 2.0-7
3.0 – Project Description ...................................................................... 3.0-1
Project Title ........................................................................................... 3.0-1
Lead Agency Name and Address ............................................................... 3.0-1
Contact Person and Phone Number ............................................................ 3.0-1
Project Location ...................................................................................... 3.0-1
Project Sponsor’s Name and Address ......................................................... 3.0-1
General Plan Land Use Designation ........................................................... 3.0-1
Zoning District ....................................................................................... 3.0-1
Project Background ................................................................................. 3.0-1
Project Description .................................................................................. 3.0-2
4.0 – Environmental Impact Analysis ................................................... 4.1-1
4.1 Air Quality .................................................................................... 4.1-1
4.2 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ..................................................... 4.2-1
4.3 Noise ........................................................................................... 4.3-1
4.4 Transportation and Traffic ............................................................... 4.4-1
4.5 Utilities and Service Systems ........................................................... 4.5-1
5.0 – Alternatives ................................................................................. 5.0-1
Alternative Project Location ...................................................................... 5.0-1
Alternative 1: No Project.......................................................................... 5.0-2
Alternative 2: Additional Railway/Roadway Grade Separations ...................... 5.0-4
Alternative 3: Zoning Provisions to Permit Warehousing Citywide .................. 5.0-5
Alternative 4: No Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay .................................. 5.0-5
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Relative Comparison of Impacts ................................................................ 5.0-6
6.0 – Analysis of Long Term Effects ...................................................... 6.0-1
Cumulative Impacts ................................................................................ 6.0-1
Growth Inducing Impacts ........................................................................ 6.0-4
Energy Conservation .............................................................................. 6.0-5
Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes ........................................... 6.0-9
Unavoidable Significant Environmental Impacts .......................................... 6.0-9
7.0 – Effects Found Not to Be Significant .............................................. 7.0-1
8.0 – Preparation Team ........................................................................ 8.0-1
Lead Agency .......................................................................................... 8.0-1
Environmental Analysis ............................................................................ 8.0-1
Transportation and Traffic ........................................................................ 8.0-1
9.0 – Organizations and Persons Consulted .......................................... 9.0-1
Volume II – Appendix (Under Separate Cover)
Appendix A: Notice of Preparation/Initial Study
Appendix B: Air Quality Data
Appendix C: Traffic Impact Analysis
Introduction 1
Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
References 9
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
8 Preparation Team
9 References
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 1.0-1
Introduction 1.0
This Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Supplemental EIR) evaluates the
environmental effects associated with the adoption and implem entation of the
focused General Plan and Zoning Ordina nce update. The Ci ty completed and
certified a Program EIR which analyzed a comprehensive General Plan update and
revised Zoning Ordinance. The adoption and implementatio n of a General Plan
update and Zoning Ordinance revision constitute a “project” for the purposes of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus,
this Supplemental EIR has been prepared to address the impacts associated with
this project and in relation to the certified EIR.
Legal Requirements
This Supplemental EIR has been prepared in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et seq.),
the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA published by the Resources Agency o f
the State of California (California Code of Regulations, Section 15000 et seq.), and
the City of Vernon’s Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act.
The report was prepared by professional environmental consultants under contract
to the City of Vernon. The City of V ernon is the lead agency for the preparation of
this EIR, as defined by CEQA (Public Resources Code, Section 21067, as amended).
The content of this document reflects the independent judgment of the City.
Purpose of the Program EIR
The certified Program EIR was intended to provide information to public agencies,
the general public, and decision makers regarding potential environmental impacts
related to the adoption and long-term implementation of the update d Vernon
General Plan and revised Zon ing Ordinance. The purpose of an EIR, under the
provisions of CEQA, is “to identify th e significant effects on the environment of a
project, to identify alternatives to the project, and to indicate the manner in which
those significant effects can be mitigated or avo ided.” (Public Resources Code
Section 21002.1[a])
The certified EIR was a Progra m EIR under the pro visions of Section 15168 of the
State CEQA Guidelines. According to Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines, a
Program EIR may be prepared on a series of actions that can be characterized as
one large project, are related geographically, and represent logical parts in the
chain of contemplated actions in connection with issuance of rules, regulations, or
plans. The Program EIR allows for a more exhaustive consideration of effects and
alternatives than would be practical in EIRs on separate individual actions. A
Program EIR allows for consideration of cumulative impacts that might not be fully
considered on a case-by-case basis.
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The certified Program EIR provides a first-t ier analysis of the environmental effects
of the Vernon General Plan update and revised Zoning Ordinance. Section 15152 of
the CEQA Guideline s indicates that tierin g is appropriate when the sequence of
analysis is from an EIR prepared for a general plan, policy, or program to an EIR or
negative declaration for another plan, policy, or program of lesser scope, or to a
site specific EIR or negati ve declaration. Subsequ ent activities pursua nt to th e
updated Vernon General Plan and revised Zoning Ordinance must be examined in
light of the certified Program EIR to determine whether an additional environmental
document must be prepared. If a subsequent project or later activity would have
effects that were not examined in the certified Program EIR, or not examined at an
appropriate level of detail to be used for the later activity, an initial study would
need to be prepared, leading to a negative declaration or an EIR. If the City fin ds
that pursuant to Section 15152 of the CE QA Guidelines, no new effects could occur
or no new mitigation measures would be required on a subsequent project, the City
can approve the activity as being within the scope of the project covered by the
certified Program EIR, and no new environmental documentation would be required.
Purpose of the Supplemental EIR
CEQA authorizes a Lead or Responsible Agency to prepare a Supple ment to a
previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary to a previously
analyzed project and the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines §15163 are met.
Pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, a Subsequent EIR or Negative
Declaration may only be prepared if:
(a) When an EIR has been certified or a n egative declaration adopted
for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project
unless the lead age ncy determines, on the basis of sub stantial
evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the
following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project w hich will
require major revisions of th e previous EIR or negative
declaration due to the involvem ent of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects;
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances
under which the project is u ndertaken which w ill require
major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration
due to th e involvement of new significant en vironmental
effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects; or
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not
known and could not have been known with the exercise of
reasonable diligence at the t ime the previous EIR was
certified as complete or the negative de claration was
adopted, shows any of the following:
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(A) The project will h ave one or more significant effects
not discussed in the previous EI R or n egative
declaration;
(B) Significant effects previou sly examined will be
substantially more severe than shown in the previou s
EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found
not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would
substantially reduce one or mo re significant effects of
the project, but the project proponents decline to
adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(D) Mitigation measures or a lternatives which are
considerably different from those analyzed in the
previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more
significant effects on the environment, but the project
proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or
alternative.
(b) If changes to a p roject or its ci rcumstances occur o r new
information becomes availa ble after adoption of a negative
declaration, the lead agency shall prep are a sub sequent EIR if
required under subdivision (a). O therwise the lead agency shall
determine whether to prepa re a subsequent negative declaration,
an addendum, or no further documentation.
(c) Once a project has been approved, the lead agency's role in project
approval is completed, unless further discretionary approval on that
project is required. Information appearing after an approval does
not require reopening of that approval. If after the proj ect is
approved, any of the conditions described in subdivision (a) occurs,
a subsequent EIR or negative declaration shall only be prepared by
the public agency which grants the next discretionary approval for
the project, if any. In this si tuation no other responsible agency
shall grant an approval for the project until the subsequent EIR has
been certified or subsequent negative declaration adopted.
(d) A subsequent EIR or subsequent negative declaration shall be given
the same notice and public review as required under Section 15087
or Section 15072. A subse quent EIR or negative declaration shall
state where the previou s document is available and can be
reviewed.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15163:
(a) The Lead or Responsible Agency may choose to p repare a
Supplement to an EIR rather than a Subsequent EIR if:
(1) any of the c onditions described in Section 1 5162 would
require the preparation of a Subsequent EIR, and
(2) only minor additions or changes would be necessary to make
the previous EIR ad equately apply to the proje ct in the
changed situation.
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(b) The supplement to the EIR need co ntain only the informatio n
necessary to make the previou s EIR ade quate for the project as
revised.
(c) A supplement to an EIR shall be given the same kind of notice an d
public review as is given the draft EIR under Section 15087.
(d) A supplement to an EIR may be circulated by itself without
recirculating the previous draft or final EIR.
(e) When the agency decides whether to approve the project, the
decision-making body shall consider the previous EIR as revised by
the supplemental EIR. A finding under Section 15091 shall be
made for each significant effect shown in the previous EIR as
revised.
Therefore, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15163, the City, as the Lead
Agency, has prepared this Supplement to the previously certified Gen eral Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Update Program Environmental Impact Report. This EIR serve s
as an info rmation document for use b y public ag encies, the general public, and
decision makers. This EIR is not a C ity of Vernon policy docu ment. It d oes,
however, discuss the impacts of development pursuant to the updated General Plan
and revised Zoning Ordinance, and analyzes project alternatives. This Program EIR
will be u sed by th e City o f Vernon City Council in assessing imp acts prior to
adoption of the updated General Plan and revised Zoning Ordinance.
Responses to Notice of Preparation
To define the scope of the investigation of the certified Program EIR, the City o f
Vernon distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to city, county, and stat e
agencies; other p ublic agencies; and interested private orga nizations and
individuals. The purpose of the NOP was to identify agency and public concerns
regarding potential impacts o f the prop osed project. Co mment letters on the
certified Program EIR were received from the following:
San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
Public Utilities Commission
Native American Heritage Commission
South Coast Air Quality Management District
California Department of Transportation, District 7
Southern California Association of Governments
The comments were addressed in the certified Program EIR as follows:
Commenting
Agency/Person
Comment Addressed in EIR
San Gabriel & Lower Los
Angeles Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy (RMC)
The RMC encourages open
space/joint uses along the Los
Angeles River corridor for
protection of this watershed
asset. The RMC welcomes the
opportunity to review the
project.
Page 20 of the Initial Study
(Appendix A) addresses
watershed and water quality
issues. The analysis concludes
that impact will be less than
significant with continued
implementation of National
Introduction 1.0
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 1.0-5
Commenting
Agency/Person
Comment Addressed in EIR
Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) requirements.
The open space comment is
not relevant to the EIR.
Public Utilities Commission
The General Plan update
should include language to
address rail safety, particularly
with regard to at-grade
rail/roadway crossings.
This comment does not raise
an environmental concern nor
ask that the EIR address a
particular issue. The updated
General Plan Circulation
Element addresses rail safety
issues on pages 4 to 5 and 23
to 25.
Native American Heritage
Commission
The letter outlines the
requirements set forth by state
law for mitigating any impacts
on cultural resources.
Page 16 of the Initial Study
(Appendix A) addresses
cultural resource issues. The
analysis concludes that impact
will be less than significant
with continued compliance with
state law on a project-by-
project basis.
South Coast Air Quality
Management District
(SCAQMD)
The letter sets forth SCAQMD’s
standards for the conduct of
air quality analyses in EIRs.
Section 4.1 of the EIR
addresses air quality impacts.
California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans),
District 7
The letter indicates that a
traffic study is required to
address the General Plan
update at build out.
Section 4.4 of the EIR
summarizes the results of the
traffic study (Appendix D)
prepared for the project.
Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG)
The EIR should examine how
the project relates to SCAG’s
Regional Comprehensive Plan
and Guide.
Land use and housing policy
issues are examined on pages
21 and 23, respectively, of the
Initial Study (Appendix A).
The analysis concludes that the
General Plan update continues
long-established policy for
Vernon to remain as an
exclusively industrial city.
Also, the Housing Element
indicates that no new housing
will be permitted, which
implements SCAG Regional
Housing Needs Allocation
policies.
The City of Vernon distributed an NOP t o city, county, and state agen cies; other
public agencies; and i nterested private organizations and individuals to identify
agency and public concern s regarding potential impacts of the pro posed focused
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance upda te analyzed in this Supplem ental EIR.
Comment letters on the Supplemental EIR were received from the following:
Public Utilities Commission
Native American Heritage Commission
South Coast Air Quality Management District
California Department of Transportation, District 7
1.0 Introduction
1.0-6 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Copies of written comments received during the 30-day public review period for the
NOP are included in Appendix A of this EI R. On Septem ber 26, 2012, the City
conducted a scoping meeting to solicit oral comments on the NOP. Co pies of the
notes from that meeting are also included in Appendix A. No comments were raised
at the scoping meeting regarding the EIR. The writ ten comments are addressed in
this Supplemental EIR as follows:
Commenting
Agency/Person
Comment Addressed in EIR
Public Utilities Commission
The General Plan update
should include language to
address rail safety, particularly
with regard to at-grade
rail/roadway crossings.
This comment does not raise
an environmental concern nor
ask that the EIR address a
particular issue. The current
General Plan Circulation
Element addresses rail safety
issues on pages 4 to 5 and 23
to 25.
Native American Heritage
Commission
The letter outlines the
requirements set forth by state
law for mitigating any impacts
on cultural resources.
Pages 29 to 30 of the Initial
Study (Appendix A) addresses
cultural resource issues. The
analysis concludes that impact
will be less than significant
with continued compliance with
state law on a project-by-
project basis.
South Coast Air Quality
Management District
(SCAQMD)
The letter sets forth SCAQMD’s
standards for the conduct of
air quality analyses in EIRs.
Section 4.1 of the EIR
addresses air quality impacts.
California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans),
District 7
The letter indicates that a
traffic study is required to
address the General Plan
update at build out.
Section 4.4 of the EIR
summarizes the results of the
traffic study (Appendix C)
prepared for the project.
Availability of Draft Supplemental EIR
This Draft Supplemental EIR is available for public inspection at the City of Vernon
Community Services Department, 4305 South Santa Fe Avenu e, Vernon.
Documents may be reviewed during regular business hours, Monday th rough
Thursday, 7:00 A. M. to 5: 30 P.M. T his Draft Supplemental EIR will also be
available on the City of Vernon website (www.cityofvernon.org).
Introduction 1.0
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 1.0-7
Comments Requested
Comments of all ag encies and individuals are invited regarding the information
contained in the Draft Supplemental EIR. Where possible, those responding should
endeavor to provide information they feel is lacking in the Draft Supplemental EIR,
or should indicate where the information may be fo und. All comments on the Draft
Supplemental EIR should be went to the following City of Vernon contact:
Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water
City of Vernon, Community Services Department
4305 South Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 583-8811
kwilson@ci.vernon.ca.us
Following a 45-day period of circulation and review of the Draft Supplemental EIR,
all comments and the City’s responses to the comments will be incorporated into a
Final Supplemental EIR prior to certification of the document by the City of Vernon.
Organization of this EIR
This EIR i s organized into nin e sections. Section 1.0 is th is Introduction. The
Executive Summary, provided in Section 2.0 includes a brief project description and
summarizes project impacts and mitigation measures. Sect ion 3.0 pr ovides a
detailed description of the pro posed focused Gene ral Plan a nd Zoning Ordinance
update. Sections 4. 0 analyzes project im pacts and identifies mitigation measures
designed to reduce significant impacts. Sect ion 5.0 p rovides analysis of
alternatives to the p roposed project. An analysis of cumulative impacts, growth-
inducing impacts, e nergy conservation, and significant irreversible environmental
impacts are analyzed in S ection 6.0. Effects found not t o be significant are
provided in Section 7.0. Section 8.0 lists the preparation team and Section 9.0
provides a list of persons and organizations consulted during the preparation of this
Supplemental EIR.
The Appendices consist of Appendix A: Notice of Preparation/Initial Study, Appendix
B: Air Quality Data, and Appendix C: Traffic Impact Analysis, included as supporting
information to the EIR. Inco mpliance with Public Resources Section 21081.6, a
mitigation monitoring and reporting program will be prepared as a separately bound
document that will be adopted in conjunction with the certification of the Final EIR
and project approval.
Approach to EIR Analysis
As stated above, the approach to the analysis presented in this EIR is programmatic
in nature given the broad scope of the General Plan update and Zoning Ordinance
revision. Each environmental issue is analyzed in the same manner, starting with a
discussion of the existing environmental setting. Thresholds of significance are then
defined, as they are used to measure the project’s potential impact in the
1.0 Introduction
1.0-8 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
environmental impact section. The analysis section summarizes the environmental
effects over time resulting from implementation of the goals and policies contained
in each of the updated General Plan elements as analyzed in the certified Program
EIR. The analysis section then examines the environmental effects over time
resulting from the implementation of the proposed expanded Commercial Overlay
C-1 and C-2 zones and the proposed Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone. If
the analysis indicates that implementation of the proposed Overlay Zones will result
in a significant impa ct not identified in the certifie d Program EIR for a particular
environmental issue, mitigation measures are included.
For the G eneral Plan update analyzed in the certified Program EIR, most o f the
mitigation measures were d rawn from the update d General Plan Implementation
Plan. As part of the certified General Plan update, the City pre pared a detailed
Implementation Plan that o utlines procedures, programs, or approaches the City
will pursue over time – either alone or in collaboration with non-City organizations
or state and federal agencies – to imple ment the updated G eneral Plan goals and
policies. Some of the implem entation measures are processes or pro cedures the
City currently performs on a day-to-day basis (such as development project
review), while others identify new programs or projects that will be implemented
within specified time frames. By identifying a r esponsible party, a timeline for
implementation, and a monitoring frequency, the Implementation Plan provides a
mechanism for e nsuring that potential impacts resulting from long-term
implementation of the Genera l Plan upd ate and Zoning Ordinance revision were
avoided or reduced.
Not all im plementation measures were included in the ce rtified Program EIR a s
mitigation measures. The EI R identified only tho se required to avoid or reduce
significant impacts. Mitigation measures and the Implementation Plan included as
part of the certified Program EIR are applicable to the proposed focused General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance update analyzed in this Supplemental EIR.
For each environmental issue area e xamined in Section 4.0, the discussion
concludes with a statement regarding the level of impact remaining with imposition
of the mitigation measures.
Introduction 1
Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
References 9
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
8 Preparation Team
9 References
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 2.0-1
Project Summary 2.1
The project analyzed in this SEIR is the adoption and implementation of the focused
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update.
The proposed project is a focused update to the General Plan to comply with new
State laws and make minor adjustments to land use policy.
The Plan as a whole applies to the incorporated limits of Vernon.
Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
The intent of the project with respect to each of the elements is summarized below.
Update to General Plan Elements
Land Use Element
The City of Vernon is an exclusively in dustrial city with one land use c ategory,
Industrial, and thre e overlay districts: Commercial, Rendering, and Slaughterin g.
The project proposes to expand the area that the Commercial Overlay applies and
proposes new information an d policies to facilitate more in tensive employment-
generating uses nea r transit stops. In addition, additional information on flood
hazards is provided to comply with State law (AB 162).
Safety Element
Recent revisions to AB 162 requiring flood risk management information to be
included in the Safety Element are propo sed. Revisions to earthquake fault map s
to update information provided by the California Geological Survey are proposed.
Resources Element
Limited changes to the Resources Element related to recently updated Urban Water
Management Plan (UWMP) information are propo sed. In addition, the project
proposes revisions to address AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and
SB 375.
Noise Element
Limited changes to the Noise Element to reflect the City’s recently adopted housing
policy is proposed.
Implementation Plan
In order to correlate with new policies in the General Plan, a limited number of new
actions to the Implementation Plan are proposed. In addition, due to the loss of
redevelopment funding in the in State, changes to funding sources are proposed.
2.0 Executive Summary
2.0-2 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Project Location 2.2
The City of Vernon is located in the central portion of Los Angeles County, directly
south of downtown Los Angeles. Vernon is adjacent to the cities of Los Angeles,
Huntington Park, Maywood, Bell, and Commerce. The municipal limits of the City of
Vernon encompass approximately 5.2 square mile s, extending ge nerally from
Alameda Street and the Alameda Corridor on the west to Interstate 710 (I-710) on
the east, and the cities of Maywood and Huntington Park to the south to the City of
Los Angeles to the north. Lands within the municipal limits la rgely have been
developed with industrial uses since its incorporation in 1905.
Environmental Setting 2.3
The Project Area is located in central Los Angeles County. The top ography is
relatively flat and is largely built out with almost e xclusively industrial use, with
limited retail, commercial, and food service options to support the large day-time
business population and few residents.
Environmental Impacts 2.4
Based on the prelim inary environmental analysis condu cted, the City determ ined
that the adoption and long-te rm implementation of the updated Genera l Plan and
revised Zoning Ordinance has the potential to resu lt in significant en vironmental
effects with regard to the following environmental issue areas:
• Air Quality
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Noise
Transportation and Traffic
• Utilities and Service Systems (water supply and solid waste)
This Supplemental EIR examines each of these issue areas in separate sections, in
addition to other required topics specified in the State CEQA Guidelines. Table 2.0-
2 summarizes the environmental impacts associated with the project and lists the
mitigation measures required to reduce o r avoid impacts as stated in the certified
General Plan EIR an d remain applicable to the p roposed General Plan update.
Mitigation beyond that required by the certified General Plan EIR is not necessary.
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 2.0-7
2.5 Issues to be Resolved
Pursuant to Section 15123(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, an EIR summary m ust
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2.6 Areas of Potential Controversy
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Report was circulated for a 30-day pub lic review period from September 13, 2012
through October 15, 2012. Responses to the circulation of the NOP identified a
variety of environm ental concerns related to air qualit y, transportation, and rail
safety (see Appendix A). These areas o f potential controversy are examined in this
EIR.
2.7 Alternatives to the Proposed Project
CEQA requires that an EIR examine alternatives to the project that are capable of
reducing or eliminating the un avoidable significant effects. Four alternatives were
considered. The alternatives examined in Section 5.0 are:
• Alternative 1: No Project
Alternative 2: Additional Railway/Roadway Grade Separations
Alternative 3: Zoning Provisions to Permit Warehousing Citywide
Alternative 4: No Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay
Alternative 3 was examined a s part of the certified General Plan EIR; however it is
no longer applicable, and has not been examined further
. The alternati ves analysis indicates that Alternative 1 will result in equivalent
impacts when compared to the proposed project, Alternative 2 will generally result
in reduced impacts related to air quality, ha zards, and traffic and equivalent
impacts related to water supply, landfill capacity, and noise when compared to the
proposed project. Alternative 4 will result in generally reduced impacts related to
air quality, traffic, water supply, landfill capacity, and noise and equivalent impacts
related to hazards when compared to the proposed project. Alternative 1 was found
to be the environmentally superior alternative to the proposed project.
2.0 Executive Summary
2.0-8 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
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Introduction 1
Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
References 9
2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
8 Preparation Team
9 References
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 3.0-1
Project Description 3.0
Project Title
City of Vernon Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Lead Agency Name and Address
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Contact Person and Phone Number
S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water
(323) 583-8811
Project Location
The project applies to a ll parcels within the City of Vernon and the City’s
unincorporated sphere of influence. Vernon is located in the central po rtion of Los
Angeles County, directly south of downtown Los Angeles. Vernon is adjacent to the
cities of Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Maywo od, and Commerce. The City’s
planning area encompasses approximately 5.2 squ are miles. Exhibit 1 (Region al
Context and Vicinity Map) illustrates Vernon’s location within Los Angeles Count y
and its local context.
Project Sponsor’s Name and Address
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
General Plan Land Use Designation
Industrial with various overlays
Zoning District
Industrial with various overlays
Project Background
The City of Vernon adopted a comprehensive update to the City’s G eneral Plan and
Zoning Ordinance in 2007. A Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) wa s
prepared at the time and certified by the Vernon City Council in November 2007. In
January 2013, the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance were again a mended to
update the City’s Housing Element for the 2014-2021 period and add the Housin g
and Emergency Shelter Overlays to the land use policy map and zoning map. A
Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted for the housing-related amendments.
3.0 Project Description
3.0-2 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
The entirety of the 2,755-acre Planning Area is designated and zoned Industrial (I).
Variations in land uses are supported through a series of overlays. Currently, the
General Plan and Zoning Code identifies five overlay districts. The C ommercial
Overlay District (C) encompasses 210 acres an d supports retail, commercial
service, and restaurant uses. The Rendering Overlay District (R) encompasses 134
acres and supports rendering (the processing of animal products into useful, value-
added materials) on lots over one acre in size. The Slaughtering Overlay District
(S) encompasses 69 acres and supports the slaughtering of animals on lots over
one acre in size. The Housing Overla y District (H) supp orts development of
residential units on approximately two acres in the eastern portion of the Planning
Area. The Emerge ncy Shelter Overlay District (ES) sup ports development of
emergency shelters on approximately 1. 61 acres in the northwest portion of the
Planning Area.
Project Description
The proposed project is a focused update to the General Plan to comply with new
State laws and make minor adjustments to land use policy. The project consists of
several components:
• Update the Land Use Element to expand the locations where commercial uses
and trucking and freight terminals can be established in the City.
• Update the Land Use, Resources, Safe ty, and Noise Elements to com ply with
recently passed State laws and to update pertinent information.
• Update the Implementation Plan with new applicable policies related to th e
above revised policy changes.
• Revise the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to establish and apply a new Truck
and Freight Terminal Overlay (TF) over 1,065 net acres.
• Revise the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to replace and expand the existing
Commercial Overlay with the new C-1 and C-2 Commercial Overlays over 281
net acres and 177 net acres, respectively.
• Establish new definitions to address the revisions described above an d other
minor amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
• Establish a new Minor Conditional Use Permit process.
• Provide standards for digital billboards.
• Perform additional clean-up, non-substantive revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
that do not affect the any prior policy directives.
Each of th ese components is discussed in detail b elow. For the purposes of this
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EI R), the focused up date to the
Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinanc e is collectively referred to as “th e
project” and “the Proposed Focused Update.” The “Planning Area” is the area to
which the project applies; this includes all parcels within the City of Vernon and its
unincorporated sphere of influence.
Project Description 3.0
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 3.0-3
Update to General Plan Elements
Land Use Element
The Land Use Eleme nt guides the physical form o f Vernon and how land will b e
used over the long term (see Exhibit 3.0-2, Proposed General Plan Land Use Map).
This element sets forth the location, type, and intensity uses, and also establishes
the desired mix and relationship between uses. Land use designations identify the
types and nature o f development permitted throughout the planning area. The
goals and policies contained in the Land Use Element provide the foundation for
maintaining Vernon as a regional manufacturing and industrial center while allowing
for some commercial uses and public facilities.
In recognition of Vernon’s unique status as an exclusively industrial city, the 2007
General Plan established a single land use category (Industrial) and three overlay
districts: Commercial, Rendering, and Slaughtering. The Project proposes to expand
the area that the Commercia l Overlay applies. New inform ation and policies are
proposed to facilitate expansion of co mmercial uses, new truck an d freight
terminals, and to promote more intensive employment-generating uses near transit
stops. Additional information on flood hazards is provided to comply with State la w
(AB 162, discussed below). Figure 3.0-1 (Land Use and Zoning Summary)
summarizes the area of each designation and zone of the proposed Land Use Policy
Map and Zoning Map (note that some overlay districts overlap).
Figure 3.0-1
Land Use and Zoning Summary
Safety Element
The Safety Element establishes policies to protect the community from natural and
human-caused hazards. The element includes a discussion of those features within
3.0 Project Description
3.0-4 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
or near the planning area that represent a potential danger to buildings/structures,
public facilities, and infrastructure. The element establishes goals, po licies, and
plans to minimize dangers to residents, workers, and vi sitors associated with
seismic hazards, flooding, and hazardous materials.
The Safety Element has been updated to comply with AB 162, enacted in 2007 and
effective in 2009. AB 162 revised multiple sections of the Go vernment Code and
requires flood risk management information to be included in the Safety Element.
As part of this u pdate, flood data from new Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) flood maps was added to the Safety Element. Revisions were also
made to earthquake fault maps to update information provid ed by the California
Geological Survey. The existing Safety Element goals will remain the same.
Resources Element
The Resources Element contains goals and policies that encourage conservation and
management of both cultural and natural resources including water resources, open
space, energy resources, air quality, and historic buildings and sites.
The Project involves limited changes to the Resources Element. Specifically,
information related to the Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) applicable to the
City is updated to reflect information in the most recently adopted UWMP (2010).
Additionally, information and a policy are added to addre ss AB 32, the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and SB 375 (2008). Both laws require consultation
with regional governmental groups to coordinate land u se, circulation, an d
infrastructure planning. The existing Resources Element goals will remain the same.
Noise Element
The Noise Element focuses on minimizing community noise by id entifying its
sources and assessing alte rnative methods to reduce impacts. The elemen t
establishes policies to abate noise and reduce the detrim ental health effe cts
associated with excessive noise levels. The element identifies noise standards and
land use compatibility guidelines to be used in the assessment of de velopment
proposals to protect noise-sensitive land uses from excessive noise.
The Project proposes limited changes to the No ise Element to reflect the City’s
recently adopted housing policy to permit housing and emergency shelters in two
identified locations in the City, includ ing a ne w policy to require new residential
development to utilize con struction approaches that minimize adverse noise and
vibration effects on residents. All other Noise Element goals remain the same.
Implementation Plan
The General Plan includes a comprehensive Implementation Plan th at provides
direction for translating goals and policies to specific actions. The Implementation
Plan serves as a ba sis for making future programming decisions related to the
assignment of staff and the expenditure of City funds. The Implementation Plan
identifies individual program responsibility, funding sources, and a timefra me for
completion.
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A limited number of new actions were added to the Im plementation Plan to
correlate with new policies in the General Plan and funding sources were revised to
reflect the loss of redevelopment funding throughout the state.
Update to Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
Updates to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map (see Exhibit 3.0-3, Proposed
Zoning Map) are largely inten ded to a chieve consistency between the revisions
proposed in the Focused General Plan update and the Zoning Ordinance. Revisions
include expansion o f the Commercial O verlay area and establish ment of the C-1
and C-2 commercial overlays, establishment of a new Truck and Freight Terminal
Overlay District to permit and provide for development standards for these uses in
certain areas of th e City, allow for streamlined review of certain types o f
development projects through a new Minor Conditional Use Permit process, provide
standards for digital billboards; and min or, non-substantive changes to clean-up
language in the Ordinance to facilitate its interpretation.
Commercial Overlay Expansion
The City prepared revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to achieve consistency with the
General Plan Land U se Map and policies related to commercial uses of property.
These changes are reflected in the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
with the establishment of two separate commercial overlays:
• The C-1 Overlay Zone encompasses 282 acres and id entifies areas for th e
development of mercantile facilities including commercial, service, and business
operations that are necessary to support industrial uses at locations where such
commercial, service, and business op erations would serve existing on-site
businesses and surrounding uses by im proving access to a greater range of
facilities and services.
• The C-2 Overlay Zone encompasses 171 acres and is designed to accommodate,
in limited and specific areas of the City, those uses that may ordinarily conflict
with the industrial characte r of the City. The C-2 Overlay Zone is inte nded to
provide for areas for commercial retail facilities at a higher level of intensity than
those permitted in the C-1 Overlay Zone.
Freight Terminal Overlay Zoning District
The City proposes to establish a new Truck and Freight Terminal Zoning Overlay
District (TF) in a portion o f the City as represented in Exhibit 3. Developm ent
standards, including site planning standards and allowable uses, are included in the
Zoning Ordinance amendments. Under ex isting standards, truck an d freight
terminals were considered legal nonconforming uses and new uses were no t
permitted. With the proposed amendment, however, new such uses would be
permitted subject to development standards and issuance of a Condi tional Use
Permit and only within the new Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay District.
Streamline Administrative Review Process
The project includes the addition of a Min or Conditional Use Permit process to the
Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of a Minor Conditional Use Permit is to allow for the
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proper integration of uses into the co mmunity which may only b e suitable in
specific locations or designed and constructe d in a particu lar manner or und er
certain conditions, but are of a scale that would be less impactful than those that
may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. The Minor Co nditional Use Permit
would be reviewed and approved or denied by the Director of Community Services,
and would be applicable to certain co mmercial uses, incidental uses, and ancillary
retail uses, as specified in the Zoning Ordinance.
Digital Billboards
The project includes establishment o f development standards and definitions
related to the regu lation of digital billboards for which the existin g Zoning
Ordinance is silent. City standards comport with standards and guidelines of the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for digital billboards within 660
feet of a freeway right-of-way.
Definitions and Clean Up Items
Section 26.2.3, Definitions, of the Zon ing Ordinance is proposed to be updated to
increase clarity in interpre tation and implem ent the above policy changes. A
number of definitions are propose d to be added or mod ified, including the
definitions of canopy, cell tower, community facility, contractor’s yard, floor-area
ratio, freight terminal, garag e, hazardous waste facility, inciden tal use, powe r
generating facility, public utility, retail use, slaughtering, truck terminal, an d
warehouse use, among others.
The Zoning Ordinance is p roposed to b e updated with the following additional
changes:
• Additional uses permitted by right added and uses permitted with a Conditional
Use Permit or Minor Conditional Use Permit added or revised
• Buffer requirements for acutely hazardous materials within 500 feet of a school
added
• Screening of outdoor storage activities modified
• Clarifications on water usage requirements for Conditional Use Permits added
• Performance measures for noxious odors added
• Clarifications on required number of pa rking by use, parking access, and street
dedication
• Extension of amortization of nonconforming outdoor activities and storage to
2015
• Other minor clarification and typographical changes
Project Objectives
This Project is being pursued so that the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
are consistent with State law and con sistent with each other, and to pro vide
standards and Zoning District Overlays for uses that were not previously addressed,
or addressed to a lesser detail, in the existing Zoning Ordinance.
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Other objectives of the General Plan re main unchanged. Specifically, the City’ s
intent is to continu e to support the ongo ing industrial character of the City while
recognizing the changing industrial environment throughout the Unite d States and
globally, and to resp ond appropriately. The Vernon General Plan is intended to
achieve the following objectives:
• To allow Vernon to remain an exclusively industrial city that serves the needs of
industry, including the manufacture of goods for lo cal, national, and
international consumers.
• To provide a bala nced transportation system for the safe and efficient
movement of people, goods, and emergency services throughout the City.
• To maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure services to meet the needs of
industry.
• To minimize the risk to pub lic health, safety, and welfare associated with the
presence of natural and human-caused hazards.
• To conserve and protect the City’s natural resources including water, energy,
open space, and air quality.
Surrounding Land Uses
The project applies to all parcels within the City of Vernon and its unincorporated
sphere of influence. Vernon is adjacen t to the citie s of Los Angeles, Hu ntington
Park, Maywood, and Comme rce. Sur rounding uses in these cities include
residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
With regard to p roposed General Plan la nd use changes and related consisten cy
Zoning Map changes, the project would expand the Commercial Overlay District.
The Commercial Overlay District would be comprised of two separate commercial
overlays: C-1 and C-2. The C-2 Commercial Overlay District would constitute the
expansion area, and is proposed to include additional parcels along Soto Street, as
well as properties on Slauson Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard. Surrounding uses are
generally industrial in na ture, with a limited number of commercial uses.
Additionally, the potential expansion of the Commercial Overlay District would be
adjacent to Maywood Elementary School, located in the adjacent City of Maywood.
The Zoning Map has an additional pro posed amendment: the Truck and Freight
Terminal Overlay District. This overla y would app ly to a northern por tion of th e
City, as indicated in Exhibit 3.0-3 (Proposed Zoning Map). Surrounding uses are
general industrial in nature, as well as rail yards and rail lines. The Los Angeles
River borders much of this proposed Overlay District.
Environmental Setting
The City of Vernon is located in the central portion of Los Angeles County, directly
southeast of downt own Los Angele s. Vernon i s adjacent to the ci ties of Los
Angeles, Huntington Park, Maywood, and Commerce. Vernon is connected to th e
regional rail lines via the Alameda Corridor, which is the primary connection
between the ports o f Los Angeles and Long Beach and the rail yards located in
Vernon, Commerce, and downtown Los Angeles. A portion o f the Hobart Yard, an
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intermodal facility where large shipping containers are tran sferred from railroad
cars to trucks and vice versa, is also located in Vernon.
The corporate limits of the C ity of Vernon encompass approximately 5.2 square
miles, extending generally from Alameda Street and the Alameda Corridor on th e
west to the I-710 freeway to the east, and from the cities o f Maywood and
Huntington Park on the south and the cities of Los Angeles and Commerce to the
north. A portion of unincorporated Los An geles County is located in the planning
area that includes primarily industrial uses and portions o f the Los Angeles River.
Lands within Vern on largely have been developed with industrial uses sin ce
incorporation in 1905. Close t o 50,000 employees commute into Vernon daily to
work in the 1,200 manufacturing, wareho using, industrial, and tra nsportation-
related businesses. As of 2010, Vernon had only 31 residences and a population of
112 persons.
Required Approvals
• The City Council must approve a General Plan Amendment that incorporates the
focused updates into the current General Plan, including an amendment to the
Land Use Map to expand the Commercial Overlay.
• The City Council must approve a Zone Ordinance Text Amendment to create and
implement the Truck and Fre ight Terminal Overlay, expand the Commercial
Overlay, and incorporate other focused amendments, as itemized above, to
facilitate implementation and ease interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance.
• The City Council must approve a Zoning Map Amendment to apply the Truck and
Freight Terminal Overlay and expansion of the Co mmercial Overlay (including
both C-1 and C-2 overlays) to the Zoning Map.
Other Public Agencies Whose Approval Is Required
None
Approach
The environmental analysis contained in this Supplemental Program EIR is based on
the following assumptions:
Project Specific Environmental Review: In the C ity of Vernon, all development
proposals that are conside red “projects” under CEQA are sub ject to the
environmental review process to de termine the level of impact an d to impo se
appropriate mitigation measures, if needed, to avoid significant impacts.
Purpose and Focus of this Su pplemental EIR for the Focused General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Environmental Review: This project would not auth orize any
plans for construction of new uses, or redevelopment of any properties to produce
new uses. The proposed project is an update to existing policy documents. No
other direct environmental impacts would occur. The purpose of the environmental
assessment is to identify changes to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinances and
the associated changes to the previously certified EIR needed to make the previous
EIR adequately apply to the project as revised (CEQA Guidelines Section 15163).
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Introduction 1
Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
References 9
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
8 Preparation Team
9 References
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 4.1-1
Air Quality 4.1
This section of the Supplemental EIR examines potential impacts to air quality in
Vernon, and whether future development permitted due to changes to the General
Plan and the Zoning Code and associated changes to the certified Program EIR
would increase those impacts. The Initial Study (Appendix A) indicated that there
will be no impacts relative to objectionable odors.
Environmental Setting
Vernon lies within the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), a 6,600-square-mile coastal
plain bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the San Gabriel, San
Bernardino, and San Jacinto mountains to the north and east. The SCAB includes
all of Orange County and the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and
San Bernardino Counties. The SCAB is a non-attainment area for federal standards
for carbon monoxide (CO). The SCAB is also a non-attainment area for federal and
state air quality standards for ozone (O3), particulate matter less than 10 microns
in diameter (PM10) and particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5).
Climate and Meteorological Conditions
Area climatological conditions are characterized by warm summers, mild winters,
infrequent rainfall, moderate onshore daytime breezes, and moderate humidity. All
seasons generally exhibit onshore wind flows during the day and offshore flows at
night, after the land cools below the temperature of the ocean. The likelihood of
strong offshore flows, including Santa Ana winds, is greater during winter than
during summer. (California Air Resources Board, 1984)
The topography and climate of Southern California combine to produce unhealthful
air quality within the SCAB. Low temperature inversion, light winds, shallow
vertical mixing, and extensive sunlight, in conjunction with topographical features
such as adjacent mountain ranges that hinder dispersion of air pollutants, combine
to create degraded air quality, especially in inland valleys of the basin.
Existing Air Quality Conditions
Air quality is determined primarily by the type and amount of contaminants emitted
into the atmosphere, the size and topography of a basin, and a basin’s
meteorological conditions. Atmospheric conditions such as wind speed, wind
direction, and air temperature gradients, along with local topography, provide the
link between air pollution emissions and air quality.
The Program Environmental Impact Report discussed air quality standards,
regulations, and pollutant concentrations. The SCAQMD regulates air quality
improvement programs within the SCAB and works to improve regional air quality
to achieve federal and state standards. The monitoring stations record
concentrations of various pollutants including: O3, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen
dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), PM10, particulate matter less than 2.5 microns
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in diameter (PM2.5), lead (Pb), and sulfates (SO4). An updated Table 4.1-1
summarizes the state and federal standards and sources of criteria pollutants as of
2012.
Air pollution levels are measured at monitoring stations located throughout the
Basin. Areas that are in nonattainment with respect to criteria pollutants are
required to prepare plans and implement measures that will bring the region into
attainment. Table 4.1-2 (South Coast Air Basin Attainment Status) summarizes the
attainment status in the Basin for the criteria pollutants. The Basin is currently in
nonattainment status for ozone and inhalable and fine particulate matter.
Pollution problems in the Basin are caused by emissions within the area and the
specific meteorology that promotes pollutant concentrations. Emissions sources
vary widely from smaller sources such as individual residential water heaters and
short-term grading activities to extensive operational sources including long-term
operation of electrical power plants and other intense industrial use. Pollutants in
the Basin are blown inward from coastal areas by sea breezes from the Pacific
Ocean and are prevented from horizontally dispersing due to the surrounding
mountains. This is further complicated by atmospheric temperature inversions that
create inversion layers. The inversion layer in Southern California refers to the
warm layer of air that lies over the cooler air from the Pacific Ocean. This is
strongest in the summer and prevents ozone and other pollutants from dispersing
upward. A ground-level surface inversion commonly occurs during winter nights
and traps carbon monoxide emitted during the morning rush hour.
Measurements taken by SCAQMD at the Central Los Angeles monitoring station
from 2001 to 2005 were summarized in the certified Program EIR. Table 4.1-3
summarizes measurements taken from 2006 to 2012 and shows that air quality
standards at these locations have been exceeded for PM2.5, PM10, and O3. This is
consistent with the entire SCAB's classification as non-attainment for PM10 and O3.
The following summary of pollutants was provided in the Program EIR with updated
information on exceedance of standards for Ozone. All other pollutants
Ozone (O3). The most pervasive air quality problem in the Basin is high ozone
concentrations. Ozone is the principal component of smog and is formed in the
atmosphere through a complex series of photochemical reactions involving volatile
organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX), which are commonly referred
to as precursors of O3 and are both considered critical in O3 formation; NOX includes
various combinations of nitrogen and oxygen, including NO, NO2, NO3, etc.
Significant O3 production generally requires about three hours in a stable
atmosphere with strong sunlight. Ozone is a regional air pollutant because it is
transported and diffused by wind concurrent with the photochemical reaction
process. Motor vehicles are the major source of ozone precursors in the air basin.
During late spring, summer, and early fall, light winds, low mixing heights, and
abundant sunshine combine to produce conditions favorable for maximum
production of O3. Ozone causes eye and respiratory irritation, reduces resistance to
lung infection, and may aggravate pulmonary conditions in persons with lung
disease. Ozone is also damaging to vegetation and untreated rubber. Control
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strategies for O3 have focused on reducing emissions from vehicles, industrial
processes using solvents and coatings, and consumer products. In each of the five
latest years for which air quality data exists (2006-2012), the state 1-hour ozone
standard was exceeded in Central Los Angeles for as many as eight days (see Table
4.1-4).
In 1997, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a new
standard for O3, using an 8-hour average. After years of litigation, the standard was
approved and attainment designations were made. Los Angeles County is in
nonattainment for both the state and federal standards; federal standards were
exceeded at the Central Los Angeles monitoring station for a total of five days
between 2001 and 2005, with the most in one year being two days in 2003. In
June of 2005, the federal 1-hour O3 standard was revoked by the USEPA.
Carbon Monoxide (CO). CO is a colorless and odorless gas which, in the urban
environment, is associated primarily with the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels
in motor vehicles. Relatively high concentrations are typically found near crowded
intersections and along heavily used roadways carrying slow-moving traffic. Even
under the most severe meteorological and traffic conditions, high concentrations of
CO are limited to locations within a relatively short distance (300 to 600 feet) of
heavily traveled roadways. Overall, CO emissions are decreasing as a result of the
Federal Motor Vehicle Control Program, which has mandated increasingly lower
emission levels for vehicles manufactured since 1973. Concentrations of CO are
typically higher in winter. As a result, California has required the use of
oxygenated gasoline in the winter months to reduce CO emissions. CO interferes
with the transfer of oxygen to the blood. It may cause dizziness and fatigue and
can impair central nervous system functions. The 1-hour and 8-hour average CO
standards have not been exceeded at the Central Los Angeles Monitoring Station
during the last five years (see Table 4.1-4).
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). There are two oxides of nitrogen that are important
in air pollution: nitric oxide (NO) and NO2. NO, along with some NO2, is emitted
from motor vehicle engines, power plants, refineries, industrial boilers, ships,
aircraft, and railroads. NO2 is primarily formed when NO reacts with atmospheric
oxygen in the presence of VOC and sunlight; the other product of this reaction is
O3. Nitrogen dioxide is the whiskey-brown colored gas, more commonly known as
smog, observed during periods of heavy air pollution. Concentrations of NO2 are
highest during the late fall and winter. NO2 increases damage from respiratory
disease and irritation, and may reduce resistance to certain infections. Neither the
federal nor state standards for NO2 have been exceeded in Central Los Angeles
during the last five years (see Table 4.1-4).
Particulate Matter (PM). PM is a complex mixture of extremely small particles
and liquid droplets. PM is made up of a number of components, including acids
(such as nitrates and sulfates), organic chemicals, metals, and soil or dust particles.
Natural sources of particulates include windblown dust and ocean spray.
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The size of PM is directly linked to the potential for causing health problems. The
USEPA is concerned about particles that are 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller
because those are the particles that generally pass through the throat and nose and
enter the lungs. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs and
cause serious health effects. Health studies have shown a significant association
between exposure to PM and premature death. Other important effects include
aggravation of respiratory and cardiovascular disease, lung disease, decreased lung
function, asthma attacks, and certain cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks
and irregular heart beat (USEPA 2006). Individuals particularly sensitive to fine
particle exposure include older adults, people with heart and lung disease, and
children. The USEPA groups PM into two categories: fine particulate matter and
coarse particulate matter.
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). Fine particles, such as those found in smoke and
haze, are 2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller. Sources of fine particles
include all types of combustion activities (motor vehicles, power plants, wood
burning, etc.) and certain industrial processes. PM2.5 is the major cause of reduced
visibility (haze) in California. Ammonium nitrates and ammonium sulfates
represent a dominant fraction of PM2.5 components and are formed in the
atmosphere thorough secondary reactions of precursor emissions of NOx, SOx and
ammonia. Reducing the sulfur content of fuels has proven to be an effective
measure of control for SOx reductions, and thereby PM2.5. Control of PM2.5 is
primarily achieved through the regulation of emission sources, such as the USEPA’s
Clean Air Interstate Rule and Clean Air Visibility Rule for stationary sources, and the
2004 Clean Air Non-road Diesel Rule, the Tier 2 Vehicle Emission Standards, and
Gasoline Sulfur Program; or the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Goods
Movement reduction plan.
Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10). Inhalable coarse particles, such as those found
near roadways and dusty industries, are larger than 2.5 micrometers and smaller
than 10 micrometers in diameter. Sources of coarse particles include crushing or
grinding operations and dust from paved or unpaved roads. The health effects of
PM10 are similar to PM2.5. Control of PM10 is primarily achieved through the control
of dust at construction and industrial sites, the cleaning of paved roads, and the
wetting or paving of frequently used unpaved roads.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2). SO2 is a combustion product, with the primary source
being power plants and heavy industry that use coal or oil as fuel. SO2 is also a
product of diesel engine combustion. The health effects of SO2 include lung disease
and breathing problems for asthmatics. SO2 in the atmosphere contributes to the
formation of acid rain. In the SCAB, there is relatively little use of coal and oil, and
SO2 is of lesser concern than in many other parts of the country. The federal and
state standards for SO2 have not been exceeded in the last five years at the Central
Los Angeles Monitoring Station (see Table 4.1-4).
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Table 4.1-1
National and California Ambient Air Quality Standards
Pollutant Averaging
Time California Standards1 Federal Standards2
Concentration3 Method4 Primary3.5 Secontary3.6 Method7
Ozone (O3)
1 Hour 0.09 ppm
(180 µg/m3) Ultraviolet Photometry
- Same as
Primary
Standard
Ultraviolet Photometry
8 Hour 0.07 ppm
(137 µg/m3)
0.075 ppm
(147 µg/m3)
Respirable
Particulate
Matter (PM10)
24 Hour 50 µg/m3 Gravimetric or Beta
Attenuation
150 µg/m3 Same as
Primary
Standard
Inertial Separation and
Gravimetric Analysis Annual
Arithmetic Mean 20 µg/m3 -
Fine
Particulate
Matter (PM2.5)
24 Hour No Separate State Standard 35 µg/m3 Same as
Primary
Standard
Inertial Separation and
Gravimetric Analysis Annual
Arithmetic Mean 12 µg/m3 Gravimetric or Beta
Attenuation 15 µg/m3
Carbon
Monoxide
(CO)
1 Hour 20 ppm
(23 mg/ m3)
Non-Dispersive Infrared
Photometry (NDIR)
35 ppm
(40 mg/m3) None Non-Dispersive Infrared
Photometry (NDIR)
-
1 Hour 9.0 ppm
(10mg/m3)
9 ppm
(10 mg/m3)
8 Hour (Lake
Tahoe)
6 ppm
(7 mg/ m3) - -
Nitrogen
Dioxide (NO2)
Annual
Arithmetic Mean
0.03 ppm
(57 µg/m3) Gas Phase
Chemiluminescence
0.053 ppm
(100 µg/m3)
Same as
Primary
Standard Gas Phase Chemiluminescence
1 Hour 0.18 ppm
(339 µg/m3)
100 ppb
(188 µg/m3) -
Sulfur Dioxide
(SO2)
1 Hour 0.25 ppm
(655 µg/m3)
Ultraviolet Fluorescence
75 ppb
(196 µg/m3) -
Ultraviolet Fluorescence;
Spectrophotometry
(Pararosaniline Method)
-
3 Hour - - 0.5 ppm
(1,300 µg/m3)
24 Hour 0.04 ppm
(105 µg/m3)
0.14 ppm (for
certain
areas)9
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Annual
Arithmetic Mean -
0.030 ppm
(for certain
areas)9
-
Lead9
30 Day Average 1.5 µg/m3
Atomic Absorption
- -
High Volume Sampler and
Atomic Absorption
Calendar
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1.5 µg/m3 (for
certain
areas)11
Same as
Primary
Standard Rolling 3-Month
Average10 - 0.15 µg/m3
Visibility
Reducing
Particles
8 Hour See footnote 12
Beta Attenuation and
Transmittance through
Filter Tape No
Federal
Standards
Sulfates 24 Hour 25 µg/m3 Ion Chromatography
Hydrogen
Sulfide 1 Hour 0.03 ppm
(42 µg/m3) Ultraviolet Fluorescence
Vinyl
Chloride9 24 Hour 0.01 ppm
(26 µg/m3) Gas Chromatography
Source: ARB, June 2012
PPM, parts per million
µg/m3, micrograms per cubic meter
1. California standards for ozone, carbon monoxide (except 8-hour Lake Tahoe), sulfur dioxide (1 and 24 hour),
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and particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5, and visibility reducing particles), are values that are not to be exceeded. All
others are not to be equaled or exceeded. California ambient air quality standards are listed in the Table of
Standards in Section 70200 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations.
2. National standards (other than ozone, particulate matter, and those based on annual averages or annual
arithmetic mean) are not to be exceeded more than once a year. The ozone standard is attained when the fourth
highest eight-hour concentration in a year, averaged over three years, is equal to or less than the standard. For
PM10, the 24-hour standard is attained when the expected number of days per calendar year with a 24-hour
average concentration above 150 μg/m3 is equal to or less than one. For PM2.5, the 24-hour standard is attained
when 98 percent of the daily concentrations, averaged over three years, are equal to or less than the standard.
Contact U.S. EPA for further clarification and current federal policies.
3. Concentration expressed first in units in which it was promulgated. Equivalent units given in parentheses are
based upon a reference temperature of 25°C and a reference pressure of 760 torr. Most measurements of air
quality are to be corrected to a reference temperature of 25°C and a reference pressure of 760 torr; ppm in this
table refers to ppm by volume, or micromoles of pollutant per mole of gas.
4. Any equivalent procedure which can be shown to the satisfaction of the ARB to give equivalent results at or
near the level of the air quality standard may be used.
5. National Primary Standards: The levels of air quality necessary, with an adequate margin of safety to protect
the public health.
6. National Secondary Standards: The levels of air quality necessary to protect the public welfare from any known
or anticipated adverse effects of a pollutant.
7. Reference method as described by the EPA. An “equivalent method” of measurement may be used but must
have a “consistent relationship to the reference method” and must be approved by the EPA.
8. To attain the 1-hour national standard, the 3-year average of the 98th percentile of the daily maximum 1-hour
average at each monitor within an area must not exceed 100ppb. To directly compare the national standards to
the California standards the units can be converted from ppb to ppm. In this case, the national standards of
100ppb is identical to 0.100ppm.
9. On June 2, 2010, a new 1-hour SO2 standard was established and the existing 24-hour and annual primary
standards were revoked. To attain the 1-hour national standard, the 3-year average of the annual 99th percentile
of the 1-hour daily maximum concentrations at each site must not exceed 75 ppb. The 1971 SO2 national
standards (24-hour and annual) remain in effect until one year after an area is designated for the 2010 standard,
except that in areas designated nonattainment for the 1971 stanards, the 1971 standards remain in effect until
implementation plans to attain or maintain the 2010 standards are approved.
Note that the 1-hour national standard is in units of parts per billion (ppb). California standards are in units of
parts per million (ppm). To directly compare the 1-hour national standard to the California standard the units can
be converted to ppm. In this case, the national standard of 75 ppb is identical to 0.075 ppm.
10. The ARB has identified lead and vinyl chloride as “toxic air contaminants” with no threshold level of exposure
for adverse health effects determined. These actions allow for the implementation of control measures at levels
below the ambient concentrations specified for these pollutants.
11. The national standard for lead was revised on October 15, 2008 to a rolling 3-month average. The 1978 lead
standard (1.5 µg/m3 as a quarterly average) remains in effect until one year after an area is designated for the
2008 standard, except that in areas designated nonattainment for the 1978 standard, the 1978 standard remains
in effect until implementation plans to attain or maintain the 2008 standard are approved.
12. In 1989, the ARB converted both the general statewide 10-mile visibility standard and the Lake Tahoe 30-mile
visibility standard to instrumental equivalents, which are “extinction of 0.23 per kilometer” and “extinction of 0.07
per kilometer” for the statewide and Lake Tahoe Air Basin standards, respectively.
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Table 4.1-2
South Coast Air Basin Attainment Status
Pollutant Federal State
O3 (1-hr) -- Nonattainment
O3 (8-hr) Nonattainment Nonattainment
PM10 Nonattainment Nonattainment
PM2.5 Nonattainment Nonattainment
CO Attainment Attainment
NO2 Attainment Nonattainment
SO2 Attainment Attainment
Pb Nonattainment Nonattainment
VRP -- Unclassified
SO4 -- Attainment
H2S -- Unclassified
Sources: ARB 2013
Table 4.1-3
Air Quality Data for 2006 to 2012: Central Los Angeles Monitoring Station
Pollutant
(units)
Averaging Time
Maximum Concentrationsi
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
O3
(ppm)
1 hour 0.11 0.115 0.109 0.139 0.098 0.087 0.093
8 hours 0.079 0.102 0.090 0.100 0.080 0.065 0.077
CO
(ppm)
1 hour 3 3 3 3 3 N/A N/A
8 hours 2.6 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 1.9
NO2
(ppm)
1 hour 0.11 0.10 0.12 0.12 0.089 0.110 77.3*
Annual (AAM) 0.0288 0.0299 0.0275 0.0281 0.025 0.0231 24.8*
PM10
(µg/m3)
24 hours 59 78 66 72 42 53 80
Annual(AAM) 30.3 33.3 30.9 33.1 27.1 29.0 30.2
PM2.5
(µg/m3)
24 hours 56.2 64.2 78.3 61.7 39.2 49.3 58.7
Annual (AAM) 15.6 16.8 15.7 14.3 11.9 13.0 12.5
SO2
(ppm)
1 hour 0.03 0.01 0.01 0.01 9.8* 19.8* 5.2*
24 hours 0.006 0.003 0.002 0.002 1.5* N/A N/A
Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District, 2006-2012.
* In ppb
Table 4.1-4
2006-2012 Air Quality Standards Exceedance
Year
O3 (PPM) PM10 (µg/m3) PM2.5 (µg/m3)
Fed*
8-hr
State
1-hr
State
8-hr
Fed
24-hr
State
24-hr
Fed^
24-hr
2006 0 8 4 0 3 (5.1) 11 (3.3)
2007 3 3 6 0 5 (9) 20 (0.6)
2008 3 3 7 0 2
(4%) 10 (3.0)
2009 2 3 5 0 4 (6.7) 7 (1.9)
2010 1 1 1 0 0 2 (0.6%)
2011 0 0 0 0 1
(2%) 4 (1.2%)
2012 1 0 2 0 4 4
Source: SCAQMD 2006-2012
-- pollutant not monitored
* 0.075 ppm
^35 µg/m3
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Sensitive Receptors
The SCAQMD defines sensitive receptors as populations more susceptible to the
effects of air pollution than the general population. Sensitive receptors, as defined
by SCAQMD and used in this section of this Supplemental EIR, include asthmatics,
the elderly, very young children, people already weakened by other disease or
illness, and persons engaged in strenuous work or exercise. Sensitive receptors
located in or near the vicinity of known air emissions sources, including freeways
and heavily traveled intersections, are of particular concern.
Toxic Air Pollutants
Toxic air pollutants, such as asbestos, can be emitted during the demolition of
buildings that contain toxic contaminants and during the operation of certain
industrial processes that utilize toxic substances. Federal and state governments
have implemented a number of programs to control toxic air emissions. For
example, the federal Clean Air Act provides a program for the control of hazardous
air pollutants. In addition, the California legislature has enacted programs such as
the Tanner Toxics Act (AB1807), the Air Toxics Hot Spot Assessment Program
(AB2588), the Toxics Emissions Near Schools Program (AB3205) and the Disposal
Site Air Monitoring Program (AB3374).
Additionally, mobile sources can also contribute to toxic air pollution. The Multiple
Air Toxics Exposure Study (MATES-II) is a comprehensive monitoring study of TACs
that was initiated as part of AQMD’s environmental justice program. This study
revealed that diesel exhaust is responsible for approximately 70 percent of the total
cancer risk from air pollution. While diesel is considered a toxic air pollutant, and as
such is called a “non-criteria” air contaminant because ambient air quality
standards have not been established, diesel pollution may be addressed under
measures that seek to control PM2.5 because diesel pollution manifests as ultrafine
particulate matter.
Regulatory Framework
The Program EIR includes a summary of the Federal Clean Air Act, the California
Clean Air Act, and the 2003 and 2007 SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP), all of which are applicable to the current project. The SCAQMD AQMP was
updated in 2012.
The 2012 AQMP was adopted by the SCAQMD board on December 7, 2012. The
2012 AQMP incorporated the latest scientific and technological information and
planning assumptions, including the 2012 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable
Communities Strategy and updated emission inventory methodologies for various
source categories. The 2012 AQMP includes the new and changing federal
requirements, implementation of new technology measures, and the continued
development of economically sound, flexible compliance approaches. The SCAQMD
is currently in the process of preparing the 2015 AQMP update.
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The SCAQMD has published a handbook (CEQA Air Quality Handbook, November
1993) that provides local governments with guidance for analyzing and mitigating
project-specific air quality impacts. This handbook provides standards,
methodologies, and procedures for conducting air quality analyses in EIRs.
In order to control air pollution in the Basin, SCAQMD adopts rules that establish
permissible air pollutant emissions and governs a variety of businesses, processes,
operations, and products to implement the AQMP and the various federal and state
air quality requirements. SCAQMD does not adopt rules for mobile sources; those
are established by ARB or the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). Rules that will be applicable during construction of future development
include Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust) and Rule 1113 (Architectural Coatings). Rule 403
prohibits emissions of fugitive dust from any grading activity, storage pile, or other
disturbed surface area if it crosses the project property line or if emissions caused
by vehicle movement cause substantial impairment of visibility (defined as
exceeding 20 percent opacity in the air). Rule 403 requires the implementation of
Best Available Control Measures (BACM) and includes additional provisions for
projects disturbing more than five acres and those disturbing more than fifty acres.
Rule 1113 establishes the thresholds for low-VOC coatings.
Global Climate Change
Global climate change (GCC) refers to the change in average meteorological
conditions on the Earth with respect to temperature, wind patterns, precipitation
and storms. Global temperatures are regulated by naturally occurring atmospheric
gases such as water vapor, CO2 (carbon dioxide), N2O (nitrous oxide), CH4
(methane), hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. These
particular gases are important due to their residence time (duration they stay) in
the atmosphere, which ranges from 10 years to more than 100 years. These gases
allow solar radiation into the Earth’s atmosphere, but prevent heat from escaping,
thus warming the Earth’s atmosphere. GCC can occur naturally as it has in the past
with the previous ice ages.
According to CARB, the climate change that is currently in effect differs from
previous climate changes in both rate and magnitude (CARB, 2004, Technical
Support document for Staff Proposal Regarding Reduction of Greenhouse Gas
Emissions from Motor Vehicles). Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are often
referred to as greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases are released into the
atmosphere by both natural and anthropogenic (human) activity. Without the
natural greenhouse gas effect, the Earth’s average temperature would be
approximately 61° Fahrenheit (F) cooler than it is currently. The cumulative
accumulation of these gases in the earth’s atmosphere is considered to be the
cause for the observed increase in the earth’s temperature.
Although California’s rate of growth of greenhouse gas emissions is slowing, the
state is still a substantial contributor. In 2004, the state is estimated to have
produced 492 million gross metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse
gas emissions. Despite a population increase of 16 percent between 1990 and
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2004, California has significantly slowed the rate of growth of greenhouse gas
emissions due to the implementation of energy efficiency programs as well as
adoption of strict emission controls.
Global climate change first became a matter of concern in the 1980s, and the
United Nations in 1988 created the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to
assess the potential impacts of global warming and develop strategies that could be
instituted by nations in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In California,
efforts to reduce California’s energy use began in the 1970s, although not in
response to global climate change concerns. Title 24 Part 6, enacted in 1978,
required buildings to meet energy efficiency standards.
Vehicle emissions of greenhouse gases were targeted in 2002 with the passage of
AB1493, which required CARB to develop regulations to limit greenhouse gas
emissions by cars and light duty trucks. These measures went into effect in 2009,
and it is estimated that vehicle emissions of greenhouse gases will be reduced by
approximately 18 percent by 2020. (CARB 2004) Although the United States has
pledged over $29 billion for research into global climate change, the USEPA does
not currently regulate vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. However, the USEPA does
have the authority to regulate vehicle greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean
Air Act, as found in the Supreme Court ruling in Massachusetts v. USEPA (2007).
In 2006, AB 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act, was signed into law by
Governor Schwarzenegger, giving CARB the primary responsibility in reducing
statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. CARB is also required
by January 1, 2008 to determine greenhouse gas emission levels for 1990 and to
approve a statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit to be achieved by 2020 that is
based on this limit.
Specific, anticipated impacts to California have been identified in the 2009
California Climate Adaptation Strategy prepared by the California Natural Resources
Agency (CNRA) through extensive modeling efforts.ii General climate changes in
California indicate that:
California is likely to get hotter and drier as climate change occurs with a
reduction in winter snow, particularly in the Sierra Nevadas
Some reduction in precipitation is likely by the middle of the century
Sea-levels will rise up to an estimated 55 inches
Extreme events such as heat waves, wildfires, droughts, and floods will
increase
Ecological shifts of habitat and animals are already occurring and will
continue to occur
It should be noted that changes are based on the results of several models
prepared under different climatic scenarios; therefore, discrepancies occur between
the projections. The potential impacts of global climate change in California are
detailed below.
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Public Health and Welfare
Concerns related to public health and climate change includes higher rates of
mortality and morbidity, change in prevalence and spread of disease vectors,
decreases in food quality and security, reduced water availability, and increased
exposure to pesticides. These concerns are all generally related to increase in
ambient outdoor air temperature, particularly in summer.
Higher rates of mortality and morbidity could arise from more frequent heat waves
at greater intensities. Health impacts associated with extreme heat events include
heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and exacerbation of medical conditions such as
cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes, nervous system disorders,
emphysema, and epilepsy. Climate change would result in degradation of air
quality promoting the formation of ground-level pollutants, particularly ozone.
Degradation of air quality would increase the severity of health impacts from
criteria and other air pollutants discussed in Section 4.3 (Air Quality). Temperature
increases and increases in carbon dioxide are also expected to increase plant
production of pollens, spores, and fungus. Pollens and spores could induce or
aggravate allergic rhinitis, asthma, and obstructive pulmonary diseases.
Precipitation projections suggest that California will become drier over the next
century due to reduced precipitation and increased evaporation from higher
temperatures. These conditions could result in increased occurrences of drought.
Surface water reductions will increase the need to pump groundwater, reducing
supplies and increasing the potential for land subsidence.
Precipitation changes are also suspected to impact the Sierra snowpack (see Water
Management herein). Earlier snow melts could coincide with the rainy season and
could result in failure of the flood control devices in that region. Flooding can cause
property damage and loss of life for those affected. Increased wildfires are also of
concern as the State dries over time. Wildfires can also cause property damage,
loss of life, and injuries to citizens and emergency response services.
Sea-level rises would also threaten human health and welfare. Flood risks will be
increased in coastal areas due to strengthened storm surges and greater tidal
damage that could result in injury and loss of property and life. Gradual rising of
the sea will permanently inundate many coastal areas in the state.
Other concerns related to public health are changes in the range, incidence, and
spread of infectious, water-borne, and food-borne diseases. Changes in humidity
levels, distribution of surface water, and precipitation changes are all likely to shift
or increase the preferred range of disease vectors (i.e. mosquitoes). This could
expose more people and animals to potential for vector-borne disease.
Biodiversity and Habitat
Changes in temperature will change the livable ranges of plants and animals
throughout the state and cause considerable stress on these species. Species will
shift their range if appropriate habitat is available and accessible if they cannot
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adapt to their new climate. If they do not adapt or shift, they face local extirpation
or extinction. As the climate changes, community compositions and interactions
will be interrupted and changed. These have substantial implications on the
ecosystems in the state. Extreme events will lead to tremendous stress and
displacement on affected species. This could make it easier for invasive species to
enter new areas, due to their ability to more easily adapt. Precipitation changes
would alter stream flow patterns and affect fish populations during their life cycle.
Sea level rises could impact fragile wetland and other coastal habitat.
Water Management
Although disagreement among scientists on long-term precipitation patterns in the
State has occurred, it is generally accepted by scientists that rising temperatures
will impact California’s water supply due to changes in the Sierra Nevada snowpack.
Currently, the State’s water infrastructure is designed to both gather and convey
water from melting snow and to serve as a flood control device. Snowpack melts
gradually through spring warming into early summer, releasing an average of
approximately 15 million acre-feet of water. The State’s concern related to climate
change is that due to rising temperatures, snowpack melt will begin earlier in the
spring and will coincide with the rainy season. The combination of precipitation and
snowmelt would overwhelm the current system, requiring tradeoffs between water
storage and flood protection to be made. Reduction in reserves from the Sierra
Nevada snowpack is troublesome for California and particularly for Southern
California. Approximately 75-percent of California’s available water supply
originates in the northern third of the state while 80 percent of demand occurs in
the southern two-thirds. There is also concern that rising temperatures will result
in decreasing volumes from the Colorado River basin. Colorado River water is
important to Southern California because it supplies water directly to Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California. Water from the Colorado River is also used to
recharge groundwater basins in the Coachella Valley.
Agriculture
California is the most agriculturally productive state in the U.S. resulting in more
than 37 billion dollars in revenue in 2008. California is the nation’s leading
producer of nearly 80 crops and livestock commodities, supplying more than half of
the nation’s fruit and vegetables and over 90 percent of the nation’s production of
almonds, apricots, raisin grapes, olives, pistachios, and walnuts. Production of
crops is not limited to the Central Valley but also occurs in Southern California.
Strawberries and grapes are grown in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Orange County and San Diego County also contribute to strawberry production.
Cherries are also grown in Los Angeles and Riverside County. Anticipated impacts
to agricultural resources are mixed when compared to the potentially increased
temperatures, reduced chill hours, and changes in precipitation associated with
climate change. For example, wheat, cotton, maize, sunflower, and rice are
anticipated to show declining yields as temperatures rise. Conversely, grapes and
almonds would benefit from warming temperatures. Anticipated increases in the
number and severity in heat waves would have a negative impact on livestock
where heat stress would make livestock more vulnerable to disease, infection and
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mortality. The projected drying trend and changes in precipitation are a threat to
agricultural production in California. Reduced water reliability and changes in
weather patterns would impact irrigated farmlands and reduce food security.
Furthermore, a drying trend would increase wildfire risk. Overall, agriculture in
California is anticipated to suffer due to climate change impacts.
Forestry
Increases in wildfires will substantially impact California’s forest resources that are
prime targets for wildfires. This can increase public safety risks, property damage,
emergency response costs, watershed quality, and habitat fragmentation. Climate
change is also predicted to affect the behavior or plant species including seed
production, seedling establishment, growth, and vigor due to rising temperatures.
Precipitation changes will affect forests due to longer dry periods and moisture
deficits and drought conditions that limit seedling and sapling growth. Prolonged
drought also weakens trees, making them more susceptible to disease and pest
invasion. Furthermore, as trees die due to disease and pest invasion (i.e. the Bark
Beetle invasion of the San Bernardino Forest), wildfires can spread more rapidly.
Transportation and Energy Infrastructure
Higher temperatures will require increased cooling, raising energy production
demand. Higher temperatures also decrease the efficiency of distributing electricity
and could lead to more power outages during peak demand. Climate changes
would impact the effectiveness of California’s transportation infrastructure as
extreme weather events damage, destroy, and impair roadways and railways
throughout the state causing governmental costs to increase as well as impacts to
human life as accidents increase. Other infrastructure costs and potential impacts
to life would increase due to the need to upgrade levees and other flood control
devices throughout the state. Infrastructure improvement costs related to climate
change adaptation are estimated in the tens of billions of dollars.
The global warming potential (GWP) is a measure of how much a given mass of
greenhouse gas is estimated to contribute to global warming. It is a relative scale
which compares the gas being measured to carbon dioxide (whose GWP is by
definition 1). GWP is based on a number of factors, including the heat-absorbing
ability of each gas and the decay rate of each gas relative to that of carbon dioxide.
The higher the GWP, the more impact the gas has on global warming. The GWP
measures in this report are based on a 100-year time horizon. The principal
greenhouse gases resulting from anthropogenic activity that enter and accumulate
in the atmosphere are discussed below:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Carbon dioxide is created in the combustion of
fossil fuels, forest clearing, and biomass burning. Human activity is more
closely tied to carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere than other
greenhouse gases, and carbon dioxide is used as a reference to compare the
impacts of other greenhouse gases. Concentrations of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere have typically increased at a rate of 0.5% per year and levels
today are 30% higher than those prior to the industrial revolution.
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Methane (CH4): Methane is a hydrocarbon produced through production
and distribution of natural gas and oil, coal production, incomplete fuel
combustion, waste decomposition, and animal digestion. Methane
concentrations in the atmosphere are over twice their pre-industrial levels,
and increasing 0.6% each year, although this rate is thought to be slowing.
The global warming potential of methane is 23.iii
Nitrous Oxide (N2O): Nitrous oxide is emitted during fossil fuel
combustion, biomass burning, and certain agricultural and industrial
activities. Compared to carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide is an especially
dangerous greenhouse gas, with a global warming potential of 296.
Fluorinated Gases: Hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur
hexafluoride are synthetic, powerful greenhouse gases that are emitted from
a variety of industrial processes. Fluorinated gases are often used as
substitutes for ozone-depleting substances (i.e., CFCs, HCFCs, and halons).
These gases are typically emitted in smaller quantities, but because they are
some of the most potent greenhouse gases, they are referred to as having a
“High Global Warming Potential.” The global warming potential of these
gases ranges from 140 to 23,900.
Since adoption of the Program EIR, the Air Resources Board Scoping Plan,
Executive Order S-3-05, the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act,
California Green Building Standards, and the Water Conservation Landscaping Act
were adopted. In addition, the City of Vernon has established a goal to become a
leader in environmentally responsible energy generation.
Air Resources Board Scoping Plan
The ARB Scoping Plan is the comprehensive plan to reach the GHG reduction
targets stipulated in AB 32. The key elements of the plan are to expand and
strengthen energy efficiency programs, achieve a statewide renewable energy mix
of 33 percent, develop a cap-and-trade program with other partners in the Western
Climate Initiative (includes seven states in the United States and four territories in
Canada), establish transportation-related targets, and establish fees.iv A R B
estimates that implementation of Scoping Plan measures will reduce GHG emissions
in the state by 174 MMTC2E by 2020; therefore, implementation of the Scoping
Plan will meet the 2020 reduction target. In a report prepared on September 23,
2010, ARB indicates that 40 percent of the reduction measures identified in the
Scoping Plan have been secured.v ARB held the hearing for the cap-and-trade
program rulemaking on December 16, 2010. The cap-and-trade program began
January 1, 2012 after ARB completed a series of activities that deal with the
registration process, compliance cycle, and tracking system; however, covered
entities will not have an emissions obligation until 2013.vi ARB is currently working
on the low carbon fuel standard where public hearings and workshops are currently
being conducted. In August 2011, the Scoping Plan was reapproved by the ARB
Board with the program’s environmental documentation.
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Executive Order S-3-05
Executive Order S-3-05 was issued by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
and established targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at the
milestone years of 2010, 2020, and 2050. Statewide GHG emissions must be
reduced to 1990 levels by year 2020 and by 80 percent beyond that by year 2050.
The Order requires the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency
(CalEPA) to coordinate with other State departments to identify strategies and
reduction programs to meet the identified targets. A Climate Action Team (CAT)
was created and is headed by the Secretary of CalEPA who reports on the progress
of the reduction strategies. The latest CAT Biennial Report to the Governor and
Legislature was completed in December 2010.vii CAT also works in 11 subgroups to
support development and implementation of the Scoping Plan (see California Global
Warming Solutions Act herein).
Table 4.1-5
Scoping Plan Measures
Measure Description
T-1 Pavely I and II – Light Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Standards
T-2 Low Carbon Fuel Standard
T-3 Regional Transportation-Related Greenhouse Gas Targets
T-4 Vehicle Efficiency Measures
T-5 Ship Electrification at Ports
T-6 Good Movement Efficiency Measures
T-7 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Aerodynamic Efficiency
T-8 Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Hybridization
T-9 High Speed Rail
E-1 Energy Efficiency (Electricity Demand Reduction)
E-2 Increase Combined Heat and Power Use
E-3 Renewable Portfolio Standard
E-4 Million Solar Roofs
CR-1 Energy Efficiency (Natural Gas Demand Reduction)
CR-2 Solar Water Heating
GB-1 Green Buildings
W-1 Water Use Efficiency
W-2 Water Recycling
W-3 Water System Energy Efficiency
W-4 Reuse Urban Runoff
W-5 Increase Renewable Energy Production
W-6 Public Good Charge (Water)
I-1 Energy Efficiency for Large Industrial Sources
I-2 Oil and Gas Extraction GHG Reductions
I-3 Oil and Gas Transmission Leak Reductions
I-4 Refinery Flare Recovery Process Improvements
I-5 Removal of Methane Exemption from Existing Refinery Regulations
RW-1 Landfill Methane Control
RW-2 Increase Landfill Methane Capture Efficiency
RW-3 Recycling and Zero Waste
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Measure Description
F-1 Sustainable Forest Target
H-1 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning
H-2 Non-Utilities and Non-Semiconductor SF6 Limits
H-3 Semiconductor Manufacturing PFC Reductions
H-4 Consumer Products High GWP Limits
H-5 High GWP Mobile Source Reductions
H-6 High GWP Stationary Source Reductions
H-7 High GWP Mitigation Fees
A-1 Large Dairy Methane Capture
Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act
In January 2009, California Senate Bill (SB) 375 went into effect known as the
Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act.viii The objective of SB 375 is
to better integrate regional planning of transportation, land use, and housing to
reduce sprawl and ultimately reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air
pollutants. SB 375 tasks ARB to set greenhouse gas reduction targets for each of
the California’s 18 regional Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). Each MPO
is required to prepare a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) as part of their
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The SCS is a growth strategy in combination
with transportation policies that will show how the MPO will meet its GHG reduction
target. If the SCS cannot meet the reduction goal, an Alternative Planning Strategy
(APS) may be adopted that meets the goal through alternative development,
infrastructure, and transportation measures or policies.
In the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region (in which the
project is located), sub-regions can also elect to prepare their own SCS or APS. In
August 2010, ARB released the proposed GHG reduction targets for the MPOs to be
adopted in September 2010. The proposed reduction targets for the SCAG region
were 8-percent by year 2020 and 13-percent by year 2035. The 8-percent year
2020 target was adopted in September 2010 and tentatively adopted the 13-
percent year 2035 target until February 2011 to provide additional time for SCAG,
ARB, and other stakeholders to account for additional resources (such as state
transportation funds) needed to achieve the proposed targets. In February 2011,
the SCAG President affirmed the year 2035 reduction target and SCAG staff
updated ARB on additional funding opportunities. The status of funding was
requested to be revisited again in year 2014.
California Green Building Standards
New California Green Building Standards Code (CALGREEN) went into effect on
January 1, 2011.ix The purpose of the new addition to the California Building Code
(CBC) is to improve public health, safety, and general welfare by enhancing the
design and construction of buildings using concepts to reduce negative impacts or
produce positive impacts on the environment. The CALGREEN regulations cover
planning and design, energy efficient, water efficiency and conservation, material
conservation and resources efficiency, and environmental quality. Many of the new
regulations have the effect of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the
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operation of new buildings. Table 4.1-6 (CALGREEN Requirements) summarizes the
previous requires of the CBC and the new requirements of CALGREEN that went
into effect in January 2011. Minor technical revisions and additional requirements
went into effect in July 2012.
Table 4.1-6
CALGREEN Requirements
Item Requirements
Previous CALGREEN
4.1
Stormwater
Management
Stormwater management
required on projects > than
one acre
All projects subject to stormwater
management.
Surface Drainage Surface water must flow away
from building Drainage patterns must be analyzed
4.2 Energy Efficiency California Energy Code
Minimum energy efficiency to be
established by California Energy
Commissions
4.3
Indoor Water Use
HCD maximum flush rates;
CEC water use standards for
appliances and fixtures
Indoor water use must decrease by at least
20 percent (prescriptive or performance
based)
Multiple
Showerheads Not covered Multiple showerheads can not exceed
combined flow of the code
Irrigation
Controllers Not covered Irrigation controllers must be weather or
soil moisture based controllers
4.4
Joint Protection Plumbing and Mechanical
Codes
All openings must be sealed with materials
that rodents cannot penetrate
Construction
Waste Local Ordinances Establishes minimum 50 percent recycling
and waste management plan
Operation Plumbing Code for gray water
systems
Educational materials and manuals must be
provided to building occupants and owners
to ensure proper equipment operation
4.5
Fireplaces Local Ordinances
Gas fireplaces must be direct-vent sealed-
combustion type; Wood stoves and pellet
stoves must meet USEPA Phase II
emissions limits
Mechanical
Equipment Not covered All ventilation equipment must be sealed
from contamination during construction
VOCs Local Ordinances
Establishes statewide limits on VOC
emissions from adhesives, paints, sealants,
and other coatings
Capillary Break No prescriptive method of
compliance
Establishes minimum requirements for
vapor barriers in slab on grade foundations
Moisture Content
Current mill moisture levels for
wall and floor beams is 15-20
percent
Moisture content must be verified prior to
enclosure of wall or floor beams
Whole House Fans Not covered Requires insulted louvers and closing
mechanism when fan is off
Bath Exhaust Fans Not covered Requires Energy Star compliance and
humidistat control
HVAC Design
Minimal requirements for heat
loss, heat gain, and duct
systems
Entire system must be designed in respects
to the local climate
7
Installer
Qualifications
HVAC installers need not be
trained HVAC installers must be trained or certified
Inspectors Training only required for
structural materials All inspectors must be trained
Source: HCD 2010
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Water Conservation in Landscaping Act
Section 65591 of the Government Code requires all local jurisdictions to adopt a
water efficient landscape ordinance. The ordinance is to address water
conservation through appropriate use and grouping of plants based on
environmental conditions, water budgeting to maximize irrigation efficiency, storm
water retention, and automatic irrigation systems. Failure to adopt a water
efficiency ordinance requires a local jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of the
State’s model water efficiency ordinance. In 2009, the Department of Water
Resources (DWR) updated the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance pursuant
to amendments to the 1991 Act. These amendments and the new model ordinance
went into effect on January 1, 2010. The amended Act is applicable to any new
commercial, multi-family, industrial or tract home project containing 2,500 square
feet (SF) or more of landscaping. Individual landscape projects of 5,000 SF or
more on single-family properties will also be subject to the Act. All landscape plans
are required to include calculations verifying conformance with the maximum
applied water allowance and must be prepared and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
Green Vernon
Vernon is committed to green energy and development. Listed below are ways the
city is planning to achieve its goal of becoming a leader in environmentally
responsible energy generation and environmentally sustainable city management.x
Vernon purchased 30,000 acres of property in Kern County for the
development of wind and solar-generated electricity. The initial proposed
wind energy project is expected to generate 175 megawatts of renewable
energy.
A climate action plan will be prepared to guide the City on how to take
advantage of opportunities to reduce emissions of gases linked to climate
change.
The city has commissioned a study to create a Green Industrial Development
Plan to establish a series of programs to enhance environmental
sustainability and support economic vitality while protecting the health of its
residents and workers and the residents in surrounding communities.
Threshold for Determining Significance
Air Quality
For the purpose of this EIR, a significant impact will occur if implementation of the
updated General Plan and revised Zoning Ordinance will:
A. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality
plan;
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B. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing
or projected air quality violation;
C. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria
pollutant for which the program region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including
releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors);
D. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations; or
E. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people.
Projects that exceed these thresholds are considered to have a significant adverse
impact on air quality. The certified Program EIR determined that the General Plan
Update would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air
quality plan and would not result in the creation of objectionable odors which would
affect a substantial number of people. This determination is still applicable, and will
not be analyzed further in this Supplemental EIR.
To determine if maximum daily criteria pollutant emissions from construction and
operation of the proposed project are significant, the SCAQMD significance
thresholds are used. These thresholds are identified in Table 4.1-7 (SCAQMD
Maximum Daily Emissions Thresholds (lbs/day)).
Table 4.1-7
SCAQMD Maximum Daily Emissions Thresholds (lbs/day)
Pollutant Construction Operation
NOX 100 55
VOC/ROG 75 55
PM10 150 150
PM2.5 55 55
SOX 150 150
CO 550 550
Lead 3 3
Source: SCAQMD 2012
SCAQMD has also established thresholds for emissions of toxic air contaminants.
Toxic air emissions from a project are considered potentially significant if maximum
incremental cancer risk is greater than 10 persons in 1,000,000 (1E-05). Cancer
risk is determined by calculating the annual average toxic concentration (µg/m3)
and multiplying it by the unit risk factor (URF) for the toxic and the lifetime
exposure adjustment (LEA) of the receptor. URF represents the estimated
probability that a person will contract cancer as a result of inhalation of a toxic of 1
µg/m3 continuously over 70 years. Because some receptors are exposed to toxics
for less than 70 years (i.e. off-site workers), the LEA adjusts the receptors
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exposure to represent actual exposure time. The LEA for residential uses and other
sensitive receptors is 1, representing an assumed exposure of 70 continuous years.
Acute and chronic non-cancer risks are considered significant if the project toxic air
contaminant emissions result in a hazard index greater than or equal to 1. The
hazard index is determined by calculating the average annual toxic concentration
(µg/m3) divided by the reference exposure level (REL) for a particular toxic. The
REL is the concentration at which no adverse health impacts are anticipated and is
established by OEHHA.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The proposed project could result in potentially significant impacts related to
greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change if it would:
A. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that
may have a significant impact on the environment.
B. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the
purposes of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases.
As a policy document, the proposed General Plan update and revised Zoning
Ordinance will not directly result in construction or operation of any development
that contributes to climate change and associated impacts. However,
implementation of the General Plan will guide future development that will generate
greenhouse gases and will contribute to climate change. Future development
projects will be required to determine if individually they exceed recognized or
adopted thresholds that comply with adopted greenhouse gas reduction plans.
A numerical threshold for determining the significance of greenhouse gas emissions
in the South Coast Air Basin (Basin) has not been established by the South Coast
Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). As an interim threshold based on
guidance provided in the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association
(CAPCOA) CEQA and Climate Change handbook, the City has opted to use a non-
zero threshold approach based on Approach 2 of the handbook. Threshold 2.5
(Unit-Based Thresholds Based on Market Capture) establishes a numerical threshold
based on capture of approximately 90 percent of emissions from future
development. The latest threshold developed by SCAQMD using this method is
10,000 metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2E) per year for industrial
projects, 3,500 MTCO2E for residential projects, 1,400 MTCO2E for commercial
projects, and 3,000 MTCO2E for mixed use projects. This threshold is based on
the review of 711 CEQA projects. These thresholds will be utilized for implementing
development in the future in determining if emissions of greenhouse gases will be
significant, until an officially adopted threshold is established and accepted by the
City.
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Environmental Impact
Impacts 4.1.A through 4.1.C
Criteria Pollutants
With the exception of a limited number of vacant lots, Vernon is completely built
out. New development will result from rebuilding activity and the replacement of
older, less efficient buildings with more functional ones. The updated General Plan
and revised Zoning Ordinance provide for Vernon to remain a primarily industrial
city with limited housing. All new businesses established in the City over the
lifetime of the General Plan update are anticipated to be similar to those which exist
today. The proposed expanded Commercial Overlay District along Santa Fe Avenue,
Pacific Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard, and Slauson Avenue, and portions of Soto
Street will allow for limited commercial uses. The proposed project will also
establish and apply a new Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay. However, as
indicated in the certified General Plan EIR, long-term implementation of the
updated General Plan and revised Zoning Ordinance is anticipated to result in a
decrease in overall building square footage citywide, by approximately 1.2 million
square feet, as older buildings are replaced by structures that meet current City
standards for off-street parking and loading and other development standards.
Air quality impacts for General Plan build out year 2030 were analyzed in the
certified Program EIR using CARB’s land use and air pollution emissions model
(URBEMIS 2007). Compared to 2007 (baseline) conditions, the previous General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance update resulted in a reduction of all pollutant and
greenhouse gas emissions.
Since adoption of the certified Program EIR in 2007, the City of Vernon has adopted
a Housing Element that identifies opportunities for housing in the City. Existing
2012 land use conditions will serve as the baseline, and year 2035 build out
conditions based on the updated General Plan Land Use Plan, which includes the
adopted Housing Element, will serve as the proposed project conditions. The
analysis utilizes guidance provided in the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) 1993 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Air Quality
handbook as amended and supplemented. The California Emissions Estimator
Model (CalEEMod) v 2013.2.2 was used to forecast emissions levels for baseline
and project operational activity. Underlying land use designations for the City is
Industrial. The implementation of zoning overlays will not affect this underlying
land use designation. Therefore, CalEEMod was used to model air quality and
greenhouse gas emissions for general light industrial use for the entire city minus
rail and utility right-of-ways, streets, and vacant parcels during baseline conditions.
Project build out conditions includes vacant parcels as future development is likely
to occur.
Emissions Sources
The zoning overlay areas are intended to allow for more flexible, non-industrial land
uses. As the built-out city redevelops, older industrial uses within each Overlay
may be replaced by other uses. Default CalEEMod trip and emissions rates for uses
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anticipated within each Overlay Zone are discussed below. The General Light
Industry land use category is estimated to generate approximately 6.97 daily trips
per 1,000 square feet and use 4.9 kWhr/square foot/year of Title-24 electricity
energy intensity, 3.23 kWhr/square foot/year of nontitle 24 Electricity energy
intensity, 7.04 kWhr/square foot/year lighting energy intensity, 1.21 KBTU/square
foot/year Title-24 Gas Energy Intensity, and 0.49 KBTU/square foot/year of
nontitle-24 Natural Gas Energy Intensity. Consumer products include cleaning
supplies and aerosol products that emit volatile organic compounds (VOC). Use of
consumer products is common in all settings.
Commercial Overlay Zones
The C-1 Overlay Zone identifies areas for the development of mercantile facilities
including commercial, service, and business operations that are necessary to
support industrial uses and serve existing on-site businesses and surrounding uses
by improving access to a greater range of facilities and services. The C-2 Overlay
Zone identifies areas for uses that may ordinarily conflict with the industrial
character of the City. Commercial retail facilities within the C-2 Overlay Zone can
provide for higher levels of intensity than those permitted in the C-1 Overlay Zone.
Potential commercial land uses fall under CalEEMod’s retail strip mall designation.
Compared to the CalEEMod General Light Industry land use designation, retail strip
malls have a higher trip rate of 44.32 daily trips per 1,000 square feet. Although
the trip rate is higher, general light industrial uses will have a higher rate of heavy-
duty and medium-duty trips. Retail strip malls also have a higher electricity and
natural gas usage rate per square foot. According to CalEEMod, each square foot of
retail strip mall space is estimated to use 4.9 KWhr/year of Title-24 electricity
energy intensity, 3.23 KWhr/year of nontitle-24 electricity energy intensity, 7.04
KWhr/year of lighting energy intensity, 1.21 KBTU/year Title-24 natural gas energy
intensity, and 0.49 KWhr/year nontitle-24 natural gas energy intensity.
Housing Overlay Zone
The Housing Overlay Zone will allow for limited residential development in Vernon.
It is assumed that housing will be multi-family. The CalEEMod default trip rate for
mid-rise apartments is 6.59 daily trips per dwelling unit, less than per 1,000 square
foot of light industrial. Each dwelling unit is also estimated to use approximately
267.12 KWhr/year of Title-24 electricity energy intensity, 2,553.86 KWhr/year of
nontitle-24 electricity energy intensity, 741.44 KWhr/year of lighting energy
intensity, 5,523.82 KBTU/year of Title-24 natural gas energy intensity, and 1,662
KWhr/year of nontitle-24 natural gas energy intensity. The size of each dwelling
unit varies and is not comparable to an industrial use due to the difference in
equipment, appliances used.
Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone
The Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone is intended to allow the development of a
shelter to the homeless. It is anticipated that the only vehicle trips to the facility
will be limited to the on-site manager, employees, and volunteers. Energy
consumption will be similar to that of multi-family residential units and is not
comparable to industrial use.
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Rendering and Slaughtering Overlay Zones
The Rendering and Slaughtering Overlay Zones are intended to support the
processing of animal products into useful, value-added materials. The rendering
and slaughtering use falls under the CalEEMod manufacturing land use category
and will generate approximately 3.82 daily trips per 1,000 square feet, less than
that of light industrial use. Each square foot of manufacturing use is estimated to
use the same amount of electricity and natural gas as general light industry.
Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone
Truck and freight uses fall under the CalEEMod unrefrigerated warehouse (no rail)
category. Warehouse land uses are anticipated to generate approximately 2.59
daily trips per 1,000 square feet, less than light industrial use. Each square foot of
warehouse use is estimated to use less electricity and natural gas as light industrial
use, using 0.79 KWhr/year of Title-24 electricity energy intensity, 1.34 KWhr/year
of nontitle-24 electricity energy intensity, 2.23 KWhr/year of lighting energy
intensity, 0.88 KBTU/year of Title-24 natural gas energy intensity, and 0.03
KBTU/year of nontitle-24 natural gas energy intensity.
The underlying land use designations of the city remain industrial. The Overlay
Zones merely provide opportunities for more flexible uses as the city evolves, and
does not change the underlying land use. No specific uses are being authorized at
this time. The type and scale of each proposed development project will have an
effect on air quality impacts and will be determined on a project by project basis.
AQMP Consistency and Pollutant Emissions
A significant impact could occur if the proposed project conflicts with or obstructs
the implementation of the current SCAQMD AQMP. Conflicts and obstructions that
hinder implementation of the AQMP can delay efforts to meet attainment deadlines
for criteria pollutants and maintaining existing compliance with applicable air quality
standards.
As a policy document, no development is authorized or will directly occur from the
adoption of the General Plan update. However, development will occur within the
planning area as guided by the policies of the General Plan. Short-term criteria
pollutant emissions will occur during site preparation, grading, building
construction, paving, and painting/coating activities. Emissions will occur from use
of construction equipment, worker, vendor, and hauling trips, and disturbance of
on-site soils (fugitive dust). Long-term criteria air pollutant emissions will result
from the operation of potential development. Long-term emissions are categorized
as area source emissions, energy demand emissions, and operational emissions.
Operational emissions will result from automobile, truck, and other vehicle sources
associated with daily trips to and from future development.
As indicated in the Initial Study for the certified General Plan EIR, the General Plan
Resources Element includes the following policies that ensure compliance with the
AQMP. The Resources Element ensures that land use decisions implement and
comply with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to air quality. The
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policies of the Resources Element remain applicable and continued implementation
would provide for continued compliance with SCAQMD regulations. The underlying
land use designations of the city remain industrial, as was analyzed in the previous
General Plan EIR. The proposed Overlay Zones merely provide opportunities for
more flexible uses as the city evolves, and does not change the underlying land use
or intent of the General Plan to support primarily industrial uses in the city.
Therefore, compliance with SCAQMD regulations is consistent with the findings of
the certified General Plan EIR and no additional impacts will result.
GOAL R-2
Contribute to the continued gradual improvement of air quality in the South Coast
Air Basin.
POLICY R-2.1: Coordinate and cooperate with the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and Southern California Association of Governments in efforts
to implement the regional Air Quality Management Plan.
POLICY R-2.2: Encourage and facilitate the use of public transportation to reduce
emissions associated with automobile use.
POLICY R-2.3: Continue to expand the number of City-owned alternative fuels
vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other energy-efficient vehicles as they may be
available.
POLICY R-2.4: Encourage the use of clean, efficient, state-of-the-art natural gas
power plants.
Using CalEEMod, long-term emissions from the planning area were modeled. Table
4.1-8 (Existing 2012 Total Daily Emissions (lbs/day)) summarizes the current
operational daily emissions based on all general light industrial use in the city
excluding approximately vacant parcels. Table 4.1-9 (2035 General Plan Buildout
Total Daily Emissions (lbs/day)) summarizes the total operational daily emissions
for General Plan Buildout year 2035 reflecting complete industrial use include the
currently vacant parcels. These represent a worst-case scenario based on complete
industrial buildout based on General Plan land use policy. Table 4.1-10 (Net Daily
Emissions (lbs/day)) summarizes the change in daily emissions from the existing
2012 baseline year to buildout year 2035.
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Table 4.1-8
Existing 2012 Total Daily Emissions (lbs/day)
Source ROG NOX CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Summer
Area 2,977.60 0.12 12.15 0.0009 0.04 0.04
Energy 63.26 575.07 483.06 3.45 43.71 43.71
Mobile 3,992.54 13,111.85 53,171.59 109.64 212.93 195.52
Summer
Total 7,033.40 13,687.04 53,667.80 113.09 256.68 239.27
Winter
Area 2,977.60 0.12 12.15 0.00087 0.04 0.04
Energy 63.26 575.07 483.06 3.45 43.71 43.71
Mobile 4,116.64 13,828.83 51,193.08 104.07 213.95 196.46
Winter
Total 7,157.50 14,404.03 51,688.29 107.52 257.70 240.21
Table 4.1-9
2035 General Plan Buildout Total Daily Emissions (lbs/day)
Source ROG NOX CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Summer
Area 3,162.03 0.11 12.27 0.00092 0.04 0.04
Energy 67.18 610.73 513.01 3.66 46.42 46.42
Mobile 1,857.18 5,226.49 23,937.84 122.42 159.88 147.51
Summer
Total 5,086.38 5,837.32 24,463.12 126.08 206.34 193.97
Winter
Area 3,162.03 0.11 12.27 0.00092 0.04 0.04
Energy 67.18 610.73 513.01 3.66 46.42 46.42
Mobile 1,897.96 5,470.36 23,399.86 116.32 160.25 147.86
Winter
Total 5,127.16 6,081.19 23,925.14 119.99 206.71 194.32
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Table 4.1-10
Net Daily Emissions (lbs/day)
Source ROG NOX CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Summer
Existing 7,033.40 13,687.04 53,667.80 113.09 256.68 239.27
Proposed 5,086.38 5,837.32 24,463.12 126.08 206.34 193.97
Net
Emissions -1,947.02 -7,849.72 -29,204.68 +12.99 -50.34 -45.30
Percent
Change -27.68 -57.35 -54.42 +11.49 -19.61 -18.93
Winter
Existing 7,157.50 14,404.03 51,688.29 107.52 257.70 240.21
Proposed 5,127.16 6,081.19 23,925.14 119.99 206.71 194.32
Net
Emissions -2,030.34 -8,322.84 -27,763.15 +12.47 -50.99 -45.89
Percent
Change -28.37 -57.78 -53.71 +11.60 -19.79 -19.10
Based on modeling data, total emissions from total General Plan buildout would on
average reduce reactive organic gases (volatile organic compounds) (ROG/VOC) by
27.68 percent in the summer and 28.37 percent in the winter, oxides of nitrogen
(NOX) by 57.35 percent in the summer and 57.78 percent in the winter, carbon
monoxide (CO) by 54.42 percent in the summer and 53.71 percent in the winter,
coarse particulate matter (PM10) by 19.61 percent in the summer and 19.79 percent
in the winter, and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) daily by 18.93 percent in the
summer and 19.10 percent in the winter. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) is projected to
increase by 11.49 percent in the summer and 11.60 percent in the winter; however
these increases are nominal and will not exceed the emission threshold. The
reduction in total emissions is consistent with the findings of the certified General
Plan EIR and impacts will remain less than significant.
Impact 4.1.D
Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations
The proposed General Plan update and revised Zoning Ordinance would not
authorize any specific construction; however, future development projects
constructed pursuant to General Plan land use policies could potentially expose
sensitive receptors to temporary, localized pollutant concentrations in excess of air
quality standards, even if the broader region is in attainment. Examples include
emissions of fugitive dust and vehicle and machinery exhaust during large-scale
grading activities and roadway construction. Under limited circumstances, large-
scale construction activities could result in emissions of fugitive dust, nitrogen
oxides, and other criteria pollutants that could exceed SCAQMD daily thresholds of
significance and thereby could result in a significant impact. Emissions of fugitive
dust near sensitive receptors are a primary concern because, unlike gaseous
pollutants that quickly rise and affect the upper atmosphere, particulate matter
tends to remain close to the ground.
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Future construction activities will be subject to routine control measures as required
by SCAQMD (Rules 402, 403, 1108, and 1113). It should be noted that SCAQMD
guidance indicates that analysis of localized criteria pollutant impacts is voluntary;
therefore, future construction projects will be assessed for localized criteria
pollutant impacts on a case-by-case basis under the purview of the City. Impacts
related to local criteria pollutant emissions will not be significant with
implementation of existing regulations and the General Plan policies.
According to the Air Quality and Land Use Handbook, ARB recommends that
sensitive land uses not be located within 500 feet of highways or major arterials
having average annual daily traffic (AADT) that exceeds 100,000 vehicles. This is
due to the concentration of pollutants that accumulate in this proximity to freeways
and other major arterials. No non-freeway roadways within the planning area
either currently or over the long term are projected to have an AADT that exceeds
100,000 vehicles. Interstate 10 and Interstate 215 currently and will likely
continue to both have an AADT that exceeds 100,000. Based on ARB guidelines, a
significant impact could occur if the General Plan would permit new residential or
other sensitive uses within 500 feet of I-710, I-5, or US-101.
Today, residential land uses do not exist within 500 feet of I-710, I-5, or US-101.
Therefore; significant impacts to residents from heavy traffic roadway criteria
pollutants would not occur.
Toxic Air Contaminants
Some industrial land uses have the potential to generate substantial toxic air
contaminant (TAC) concentrations that could adversely affect sensitive receptors.
Such emissions could be produced by a variety of interior processes and outdoor
activities that generate emissions of TACs. TACs are air pollutants that may cause
or contribute to an increase in deaths or serious illnesses or that may pose a
present or potential hazard to human health. Unlike criteria pollutants, there are
no levels of exposure to TACs that do not produce adverse health effects. The
Tanner Bill requires implementation of risk reduction measures for toxic
contaminant releases with cancer risks that are equal to or greater than 25 per
million and the SCAQMD has established a TAC emissions cancer risk threshold of
equal to or greater than ten per million. For example, common facilities within the
District that have a cancer risk of approximately ten per million include forges,
refineries, fuel distribution and storage facilities, and heavy plating facilities.
Common facilities with a cancer risk of approximately 25 per million or more include
aircraft manufacturing, large plating and machining facilities, and chemical
manufacturing.
The proposed General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update includes the expansion of
commercial and trucking uses and the addition of housing and emergency shelter
overlays. Future uses that may be developed within the designated commercial
and trucking areas could result in emissions of a variety of toxic air contaminants.
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ARB research has documented increased potential health risks for sensitive
receptors as the distance to sources of hazardous emissions is reduced. Based on
these findings, they have developed guidelines to assist local government agencies
in siting new land uses that could be occupied by “sensitive individuals” at a safe
distance from such sources. Sensitive individuals refer to those segments of the
population most susceptible to poor air quality (i.e., children, the elderly, and those
with pre-existing serious health problems affected by air quality). Land uses where
sensitive individuals are most likely to spend time include schools and schoolyards,
parks and playgrounds, daycare centers, nursing homes, hospitals and residential
communities (also known as sensitive sites or sensitive land uses).
Since existing and planned industrial land uses that exist make up a majority of the
planning area, the City may be affected by any potential substantial industrial
emission source that currently exists or may be developed in the future regardless
of wind direction. Actual levels of risk can only be determined through site-specific
analysis and specialized air pollutant modeling, based on an actual relationship
between an industrial emission source and a specific residential site. Such
assessments might determine that there are less than significant health risks, or
that there could be some significant level of exposure to pollutants that need to be
mitigated through siting, site design, or operational restrictions. With
implementation of existing regulations that regulate and monitor toxic emitters,
potential health impacts to sensitive receptors due to exposure to toxic air
contaminants will be less than significant.
Carbon Monoxide Hotspots
A carbon monoxide (CO) hotspot is an area of localized CO pollution that is caused
by severe vehicle congestion on major roadways, typically near intersections. CO
hotspots have the potential to violate state and federal CO standards at
intersections, even if the broader Basin is in attainment for federal and state levels.
In general, the California Department of Transportation Project-Level Carbon
Monoxide Protocol (CO Protocol) recommend analysis of CO hotspots when a
project increases the number of vehicles operating in cold start mode by more than
two percent, increases traffic volumes by more than five percent, or worsens
average traffic speeds. In addition, CO hotspots are typically associated with
intersections with lower ratings of Level of Services (LOS), such as LOS E or F,
which indicate high congestion and high amounts of idling vehicles that have the
potential to generate a CO hotspot. The following intersections operate at LOS E or
F under current General Plan 2030 Conditions without improvements which was
analyzed in the certified Program EIR:
Alameda Street at Vernon Avenue – West (LOS F in morning and evening
peak hours)
Alameda Street at Vernon Avenue – East (LOS F in morning and evening
peak hours)
Alameda Street at 55th Street – West (LOS F in morning and evening peak
hours)
Alameda Street at 55th Street – East (LOS F in evening peak hour)
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Santa Fe Avenue at 25th/26th Street (LOS E in morning and LOS F in
evening peak hours)
Santa Fe Avenue at 38th Street (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Santa Fe Avenue at Vernon Avenue (LOS F in morning and evening peak
hours)
Santa Fe Avenue at Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (LOS F in morning and
evening peak hours)
Soto Street at 26th Street (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Soto Street at Bandini Boulevard (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Soto Street at Vernon Avenue (LOS E in morning and LOS F in evening peak
hours)
Soto Street at Leonis Boulevard (LOS E in morning peak hour)
Soto Street at Fruitland Avenue (LOS E in evening peak hour)
Boyle Avenue at Slauson Avenue (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Downey Road at Washington Boulevard (LOS E in morning and LOS F in
evening peak hours)
Downey Road at Bandini Boulevard (LOS E in morning and LOS F in evening
peak hour)
Downey Road at Slauson Avenue (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Atlantic Boulevard at Bandini Boulevard (LOS F in morning and evening peak
hours)
Atlantic Boulevard at District Boulevard (LOS E in morning and LOS F in
evening peak hours)
The following intersections are anticipated to operate at LOS E or F in either or both
of the morning or evening peak hours with the proposed General Plan update and
revised Zoning Ordinance without improvements.
Alameda Street at Vernon Avenue – West (LOS F in morning and evening
peak hours)
Alameda Street at Vernon Avenue – East (LOS F in morning and evening
peak hours)
Alameda Street at 55th Street – West (LOS F in morning and evening peak
hours)
Alameda Street at 55th Street – East (LOS F in evening peak hour)
Santa Fe Avenue at 25th/26th Street (LOS E in morning and LOS F in
evening peak hours)
Santa Fe Avenue at 38th Street (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Santa Fe Avenue at Vernon Avenue (LOS F in morning and evening peak
hours)
Santa Fe Avenue at Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (LOS F in morning and
evening peak hours)
Soto Street at 26th Street (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Soto Street at Bandini Boulevard (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Soto Street at Vernon Avenue (LOS E in morning and LOS F in evening peak
hours)
Soto Street at Leonis Boulevard (LOS E in morning peak hour)
Soto Street at Fruitland Avenue (LOS E in evening peak hour)
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Boyle Avenue at Slauson Avenue (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Downey Road at Washington Boulevard (LOS E in morning and LOS F in
evening peak hours)
Downey Road at Bandini Boulevard (LOS F in morning and evening peak
hours)
Downey Road at Slauson Avenue (LOS F in morning and evening peak hours)
Atlantic Boulevard at Bandini Boulevard (LOS F in morning and evening peak
hours)
Atlantic Boulevard at District Boulevard (LOS E in morning and LOS F in
evening peak hours)
All intersections determined to operate at LOS E or F in the certified Program EIR
still operate at the same LOS except for one. Downey Road at Bandini Boulevard
was projected to operate at LOS E in the morning peak hour in the certified
Program EIR. With the proposed General Plan update and the revised Zoning
Ordinance, Downey Road at Bandini Boulevard is projected to operate at LOS F in
the morning peak hour. As discussed in the traffic analysis prepared by Kunzman
Associates, the above intersections are not significantly impacted by the proposed
General Plan update and revised Zoning Ordinance.
Future development projects will be screened and analyzed pursuant to the CO
Protocol to determine if a CO hotspot may occur at congested intersections.
Mitigation may be required, if necessary, to alleviate traffic congestion and
minimize the hotspot potential. Other mitigation could include operational
restrictions on future development.
Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse gas emissions were analyzed in the Program EIR and found to reduce
with implementation of the 2030 General Plan. As noted in the air quality analysis
above, the Program EIR analyzed a baseline year of 2007 and proposed General
Plan build out year 2030.
The analysis reflects the change in GHG emissions from existing 2012 baseline
conditions and the proposed 2035 General Plan buildout. The analysis utilizes
guidance provided in the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
1993 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Air Quality handbook as
amended and supplemented. The California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod)
v 2013.2.2 was used to forecast emissions levels for baseline and project
operational activity. CalEEMod default rates for general light industrial use were
used to model air quality and greenhouse gas emissions with the exception of
vehicle fleet mix. The recommended fleet mix (78.6 percent passenger cars, 8
percent light-duty trucks, 3.9 percent medium heavy-duty trucks, and 9.5 percent
heavy heavy-duty trucks) in the Fontana Truck Trip Study was used.xi
Development that occurs as a result of the implementation of the proposed General
Plan and zoning ordinance update will include activities that emit greenhouse gas
emissions over the short and long term. While one project could not be said to
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cause global climate change, individual projects contribute cumulatively to
greenhouse gas emissions that result in climate change. Individual projects will
have prepared a greenhouse gas emissions inventory, to determine if individual
projects exceed applicable screening or impact thresholds and would thus
potentially contribute substantially to climate change and associated impacts. A
summary of short- and long-term emissions and the analysis for each are included
below.
Short-Term Emissions
Future development projects will result in short-term greenhouse gas emissions
from construction. Greenhouse gas emissions will be released by equipment used
for demolition, grading, paving, and other building construction activities. GHG
emissions will also result from worker and vendor trips to and from project sites
and from demolition and soil hauling trips. Construction activities are short-term
and cease to emit greenhouse gases upon completion, unlike operational emissions
that are continuous year after year until operation of the use ceases. Because of
this difference, SCAQMD recommends in its draft threshold to amortize construction
emissions over a 30-year operational lifetime. This normalizes construction
emissions so that they can be grouped with operational emissions in order to
generate a precise project GHG inventory.
Typically, construction-related GHG emissions contribute unsubstantially (less than
one percent) to a project’s annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory and
mitigation is not effective in reducing a project’s overall contribution to climate
change. Implementation of AB32 and SB375 through California Air Resources
Board’s (ARB) Scoping Plan and SCAG’s RTP/SCS are designed to achieve the
required reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Analysis of the General Plan’s
non-interference and support of these plans is presented below. With
implementation of existing policies and regulations, short-term climate change
impacts due to future construction activities will not be significant.
Long-Term Emissions
Future development projects will result in continuous GHG emissions from mobile,
area, and operational sources. Mobile sources, including vehicle trips to and from
development projects, will result primarily in emissions of CO2, with minor
emissions of CH4 and N2O. The most significant GHG emission from natural gas
usage will be methane. Electricity usage by future development and indirect usage
of electricity for water and wastewater conveyance will result primarily in emissions
of carbon dioxide. Disposal of solid waste will result in emissions of methane from
the decomposition of waste at landfills coupled with CO2 emission from the
handling and transport of solid waste. These sources combine to define the long-
term greenhouse gas inventory for typical development projects.
Table 4.1-11 (Existing 2012 Land Use Baseline Greenhouse Gas Emissions)
summarizes current operational annual greenhouse gas emissions for an entirely
light industrial city except the vacant parcels. Table 4.1-12 (2035 General Plan
Buildout Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions) summarizes the anticipated total
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operational annual GHG emissions based on light industrial buildout of the City
including the vacant parcels. This represents a worst-case complete build-out
pursuant to the General Plan based on the proposed land use plan. Table 4.1-13
(Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions) summarizes net annual greenhouse gas
emissions. As shown in Table 4.1-13, total greenhouse gas emissions will decrease
with implementation of the proposed project.
Table 4.1-11
Existing 2012 Land Use Baseline Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Source
GHG Emissions (MT/YR)
CO2 CH4 N2O TOTAL*
Area 2.82 0.008 0.00 3.00
Energy 506,746.38 20.23 5.83 508,977.73
Mobile 1,217,929.89 55.37 0.00 1,219,092.58
Waste 28,649.99 1,693.17 0.00 64,206.49
Water 106,428.56 862.19 21.18 131,101.73
Total 1,859,757.65 2,630.96 27.01 1,923,381.54
Table 4.1-12
2035 General Plan Buildout Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Source
GHG Emissions (MT/YR)
CO2 CH4 N2O TOTAL*
Area 3.00 0.008 0.00 3.16
Energy 538,163.49 21.49 6.19 540,533.18
Mobile 1,049,535.68 27.08 0.00 1,050,104.35
Waste 30,426.31 1,798.14 0.00 68,187.32
Water 113,027.17 915.65 22.50 139,230.08
Total 1,731,155.64 2,762.36 28.69 1,798,058.09
Table 4.1-13
Net Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Source
GHG Emissions (MT/YR)
CO2 CH4 N2O TOTAL*
Existing 1,859,757.65 2,630.96 27.01 1,923,381.54
Proposed 1,731,155.64 2,762.36 28.69 1,798,058.09
Net
Emissions -128,602.01 -131.40 -1.68 -125,323.45
California Air Resources Board Scoping Plan (AB32)
CARB’s Scoping Plan identifies strategies to reduce California’s greenhouse gas
emissions in support of AB32. Many of the strategies identified in the Scoping Plan
are not applicable at the General Plan or project-level, such as long-term
technological improvements to reduce emissions from vehicles. Some measures
are applicable and supported by the project. Finally, while some measures are not
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directly applicable, the project would not conflict with their implementation.
Reduction measures are grouped into 18 action categories, as follows:
1. California Cap-and-Trade Program Linked to Western Climate Initiative
Partner Jurisdictions. Implement a broad-based California cap-and-trade
program to provide a firm limit on emissions. Link the California cap–and-
trade program with other Western Climate Initiative Partner programs to
create a regional market system to achieve greater environmental and
economic benefits for California. Ensure California’s program meets all
applicable AB 32 requirements for market-based mechanisms. These
programs involve capping emissions from electricity generation, industrial
facilities, and broad scoped fuels. The City of Vernon has 150 qualifying heavy
industrial facilitiesthat are be subject to these state requirements, and the
proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance Update would not interfere with
their implementation.
2. California Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Standards. Implement
adopted Pavley standards and planned second phase of the program. Align
zero-emission vehicle, alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology
programs with long-term climate change goals. This is not applicable as this is
a statewide measure establishing vehicle emissions standards.
3. Energy Efficiency. Maximize energy efficiency building and appliance
standards, and pursue additional efficiency efforts including new technologies,
and new policy and implementation mechanisms. Pursue comparable
investment in energy efficiency from all retail providers of electricity in
California (including both investor-owned and publicly owned utilities). The
General Plan promotes energy efficient building design, as well as
implementation of existing building and other codes regulating minimum
energy, and water efficiency consistent with 2011 CALGREEN requirements
and would thus be consistent and not interfere with this program.
4. Renewables Portfolio Standards. Achieve 33 percent renewable energy
mix statewide by 2020. This establishes the minimum statewide renewable
energy mix and is not applicable at a City level or below for implementation.
The proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update would not interfere
with the implementation of this program.
5. Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Develop and adopt the Low Carbon Fuel
Standard. This is not applicable to a City as this establishes reduced carbon
intensity of transportation fuels.
6. Regional Transportation-Related Greenhouse Gas Targets. D e v e l o p
regional greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for passenger vehicles.
As is detailed following, the proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance
update would potentially conflict with and would not support the
implementation of SCAG’s RTP/SCS to achieve the required GHG reduction
goals by 2020 and 2035 based on an inconsistency with growth projections.
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The proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update includes policies to
reduce vehicle miles traveled by encouraging alternative modes of
transportation.
7. Vehicle Efficiency Measures. Implement light-duty vehicle efficiency
measures. This is not applicable to a City as this identifies measures such as
minimum tire-fuel efficiency, lower friction oil, and reduction in air conditioning
use.
8. Goods Movement. Implement adopted regulations for the use of shore
power for ships at berth. Improve efficiency in goods movement activities.
Identifies measures to improve goods movement efficiencies such as advanced
combustion strategies, friction reduction, waste heat recovery, and
electrification of accessories. While the proposed General Plan and zoning
ordinance update may result in facilities such as distribution warehouses that
are associated with goods movement, these measures are yet to be
implemented and will be voluntary. The proposed General Plan and zoning
ordinance update would not interfere with their eventual implementation.
9. Million Solar Roofs Program. Install 3,000 megawatts of solar-electric
capacity under California’s existing solar programs. Sets goal for use of solar
systems throughout the state. The proposed General Plan and zoning
ordinance update would not interfere with but instead would directly support
installation of alternative energy sources through its policies and programs.
10. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles. Adopt medium-duty (MD) and heavy-
duty (HD) vehicle efficiencies. Aerodynamic efficiency measures for HD trucks
pulling trailers 53-feet or longer that include improvements in trailer
aerodynamics and use of rolling resistance tires were adopted in 2008 and
went into effect in 2010. Future, yet to be determined improvements,
includes hybridization of MD and HD trucks. The proposed General Plan and
zoning ordinance update may result in development of industrial uses that
utilize large MD and HD truck fleets. These potential future developments
would be required to have their fleet equipment be consistent with the current
applicable efficiency measures at the time of operation. The proposed General
Plan and zoning ordinance update would not interfere with implementation of
this program.
11. Industrial Emissions. Require assessment of large industrial sources to
determine whether individual sources within a facility can cost-effectively
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide other pollution reduction co-
benefits. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fugitive emissions from oil
and gas extraction and gas transmission. Adopt and implement regulations to
control fugitive methane emissions and reduce flaring at refineries. These
measures are applicable to large industrial facilities (> 500,000 MTCO2E/YR)
and other intensive uses such as refineries. If a qualifying heavy industrial
facility would be located in the City, it would be subject to these state
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requirements; the proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update would
not interfere with their implementation.
12. High Speed Rail. Support implementation of a high speed rail system. The
proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update would not interfere with
implementation of this program.
13. Green Building Strategy. Expand the use of green building practices to
reduce the carbon footprint of California’s new and existing inventory of
buildings. The General Plan promotes energy efficient building design as well
as implementation of existing building and other codes regulating minimum
energy, and water efficiency consistent with 2011 CALGREEN requirements
and would thus be consistent and not interfere with this program.
14. High Global Warming Potential Gases. Adopt measures to reduce high
global warming potential gases. The proposed General Plan and zoning
ordinance update would not directly result in generation of high global
warming potential gases, and would not interfere with implementation of any
future changes in air conditioning, fire protection suppressant, and other
emission requirements.
15. Recycling and Waste. Reduce methane emissions at landfills. Increase
waste diversion, composting and other beneficial uses of organic materials,
and mandate commercial recycling to move toward zero-waste. The proposed
General Plan and zoning ordinance update is consistent since implementing
development will be required to recycle a minimum of 50 percent from
construction activities and warehouse operations per state requirements.
16. Sustainable Forests. Preserve forest sequestration and encourage the use of
forest biomass for sustainable energy generation. The 2020 target for carbon
sequestration is 5 million MTCO2E/YR. This is not applicable as the City does
not contain any areas defined as forest.
17. Water. Continue efficiency programs and use cleaner energy sources to move
and treat water. The proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update is
consistent since implementing development will include use of low-flow fixtures
and water efficient landscaping per state requirements.
18. Agriculture. In the near-term, encourage investment in manure digesters
and at the five-year Scoping Plan update determine if the program should be
made mandatory by 2020. The proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance
update does not contain any agricultural land use designations, and any
policies related to agriculture land uses would not be applicable.
As summarized above, the proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update
would not conflict with any of the other provisions of the Scoping Plan. The
proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update in fact supports four of the
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action categories through energy efficiency, green building, and water conservation
through these proposed and current policies:
GOAL R-1
Conserve and protect the region’s water and energy resources.
POLICY R-1.1: Encourage water conservation and the use of recycled water in new
developments and by all industries.
POLICY R-1.2: Support the use of energy-saving designs and equipment in all new
development and reconstruction projects.
Consistency with Applicable Plans, Policies, or Regulations
The underlying land use designations of the city will remain industrial as analyzed in
the certified General Plan EIR. The proposed Overlay Zones merely provide
opportunities for more flexible uses as the city evolves, and does not change the
underlying land use or intent of the General Plan. As the underlying land use
designation remains industrial and has not changed, the proposed project will
remain consistent with regional plans, including efforts to reduce regional and
statewide greenhouse gas emissions considering current land use plans are
considered during preparation of regional plans such as the RTP/SCS. In addition,
as discussed above, total greenhouse gas emissions would decrease with
implementation of the proposed project. Therefore, compliance with SCAQMD
regulations is consistent with the findings of the certified General Plan EIR and no
additional impacts will result.
Mitigation Measures
Impact will be less than significant at the programmatic level and no mitigation is
required.
References
i Data are measured at SCAQMD monitoring station 087, Central Los Angeles, located at
1630 N. Main Street, Building 3, Los Angeles, California
ii California Natural Resources Agency. 2009 California Climate Adaptation Strategy
iii Global warming potential (GWP) is a measure of how much a given mass of greenhouse
gas is estimated to contribute to global warming. It is a relative scale which compares
the gas being measured to carbon dioxide (whose GWP is by definition 1). GWP is based
on a number of factors, including the heat-absorbing ability of each gas and the decay
rate of each gas relative to that of carbon dioxide. The higher the GWP, the more impact
the gas has on global warming. The GWP measures in this report are based on a 100-
year time horizon
iv California Air Resources Board. Climate Change Scoping Plan. December 2008
v California Air Resources Board. AB 32 Climate Change, Scoping Plan Progress Report.
September 2010
vi California Air Resources Board. Cap-and-Trade.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/capandtrade.htm [June 2013]
Air Quality 4.1
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vii California Climate Action Team. Biennial Report. April 2010
viii Southern California Association of Governments. Senate Bill 3.75 Fact Sheet.
http://www.scag.ca.gov/factsheets/pdf/2009/SCAG_SB375_Factsheet.pdf [June 2013]
ix California Building Standards Commission. California Code of Regulations Title 24.
California Green Building Standards Code. 2010
x City of Vernon. Green Vernon. http://cityofvernon.org/green-vernon. June 2013
xi Transportation Engineering and Planning, Inc. City of Fontana Truck Trip Generation
Study. August 2003.
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 4.2-1
Hazards and Hazardous Materials 4.2
This section of the Supplemental EIR examines potential impacts associated with
the continued presence of hazardous materials in Vernon, and whether any existing
hazardous materials sites po se any p otentially significant impacts to futur e
development permitted due to changes to the General Pla n and the Zoning Cod e
and associated changes to the certified Program EIR. The Initial Study (Appendix A)
indicated that potential impacts relative to a irports, emergency response, and
wildfires are less than significant.
Environmental Setting
As an exclusively in dustrial city, Vernon is home to many businesses that u se,
manufacture, store, recycle, and transport hazardous materials. According to the
Los Angeles County Fire Department, the term “hazardous materials” includes any
material labeled as toxic, poisonous, corrosive, flammable, combustible, or as an
irritant.i
Monitoring Hazardous Materials in Vernon
The certified Program EIR su mmarizes Vernon Environmental Health Department
procedures and responsibilities related to hazardous materials. Health Department
staff determines whether hazardous materials are to be stored on site and takes
the appropriate measures if applicable. The Departmen t also cond ucts annual
inspections to ensure that businesses are complying with their permit terms and
requires these businesse s to place visible placards identifying categorie s of
materials stored.
Environmental Health Department and Fire Department
The Environmental Health Department operates several programs to guard against
the public health risks associated with the use, manufacture, and storing of
hazardous materials by businesses in Vernon as identified in the Progra m EIR. In
addition, the Vernon Fire Dep artment maintains four stat ions in th e City wit h
equipment and staffing as identified in the Program EIR.
Regulatory Framework
Regulatory framework was discussed in the certified Program EIR. The followi ng
includes additional background and regulatory information relevant to the Planning
Area.
Known Hazardous Wastes and Substances Sites
The State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) maintains a
list of known hazardous wastes and haza rdous substances sites throu ghout the
state. This list, co mmonly referred to as the Cortese List, docume nts ongoing
actions to remediate contaminated sites. According to the version of the list posted
on DTSC’s website when the certified Program EIR was prepared in 2007, two sites
in Vernon were identified as known hazardous wastes and substances sites. As of
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4.2-2 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
May 2014, six sites in Vernon were id entified as known hazardous wastes and
substances sites subject to remediation, with the following status:ii
Table 4.2-5
Cortese List Sites
Name Location Site Type Status
ADD 2306 E. 38th Str. Hazardous Waste -
RCRA
Undergoing Closure
California Environmental
Services
3691 Bandini Blvd. Hazardous Waste -
RCRA
Closed
ChemClear of Los
Angeles
3165 E. Slauson
Avenue
Hazardous Waste -
RCRA
Closed
D/K Environmental 3650 E. 26th Street Hazardous Waste -
RCRA
Operating Permit
DC Industrial Services 4626 E. 48th Street Hazardous Waste Protective Filer
Exide Technologies 2700 S. Indiana Street Hazardous Waste -
RCRA
Interim Operating
Permit
CERCLIS and the National Priorities List
The EPA also maintains the CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Information System list. This list contains sites that are
either proposed to be or are on the National Priorities List (NPL) as well as sites that
are in the screening and assessment phase for possible inclusion on the NPL. Th e
NPL is a list of the worst hazardou s waste sites that have been identified b y
Superfund. Sites are only put on the list after the y have been scored using the
Hazard Ranking System (HRS), and have been subjected to public comment. Any
site on the NPL is eligible for cleanup us ing Superfund Trust money. The HRS uses
a structured analysis approach to scoring sites. This approach assigns numerical
values to factors that relate to risk based on conditions at the site. The factors are
grouped into three categories:
likelihood that a site has released or has the potential to release hazardous
substances into the environment;
characteristics of the waste (e.g. toxicity and waste quantity); and
people or sensitive environments (targets) affected by the release.
Four pathways can be scored under the HRS:
ground water migration (drinking water);
surface water migration (drinking water, human food chain, sensitive
environments);
soil exposure (resident population, nearby population, sensitive
environments); and
air migration (population, sensitive environments).
After scores are calculated for one o r more pathways, they are combined using a
root-mean-square equation to determine the overall site score. Listing on the NPL
makes a site el igible for fun ding of l ong-term site re mediation. The U.S.
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Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is re sponsible for id entifying and
pursuing remediation of high ly contaminated hazardous waste sites. Under the
authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980 (CERCL A, and also re ferred to a s Superfund), the USE PA
investigates abandoned hazardous waste sites, pursues appropriate clean up, and
compels responsible parties to perform clean ups or reimburse the government for
EPA-led remediation. The Program EIR identified five sites that were considered for
the USEPA’s Superfund National Priorities List but not added. As of June 2013, six
sites in Vernon were referenced on the USEPA’s Superfund National Priorities List
(NPL) website are as follows:iii
Table 4.2-6
Listed CERCLA Sites
Name NPL (National Priorities List)
Status
ADD Truck Site Non-NPL
ADD Facility Site Non-NPL
Modern Pattern and Foundry Co., Inc. Non-NPL
NI Industries Non-NPL
Stauffer Chemical Company Non-NPL
Globe Union Incorporated Non-NPL
The Non-NPL status indicates that the sites were investigated for placement on the
National Priorities List of the most hazardous sites identified for long-term clean up,
but did not warrant such listing.
RCRA and Hazardous Waste Generators
The Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federa l law that
regulates the generation, ma nagement, and tran sportation of waste material.
Hazardous waste management, specifically, including the following:
Treatment: Any process that changes the physical or chemical composition of
the waste to make it less harmful to the environment.
Storage: The holding of hazardous waste for a temporary period of time.
Disposal: The permanent final location of the hazardous waste into or on the
land.
RCRA approaches hazardous wastes from a cradle-to-grave approach, meaning that
all hazardous wastes are tracked and strictly regulated from generation to disposal.
Hazardous waste generators are required to report use or transport of hazardou s
wastes to the EPA
Thresholds for Determining Significance
For the purpose of this EIR, a significant impact will occur if implementation of the
updated General Plan and revised Zoning Ordinance would:
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A. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the
routine transportation, use, or disposal of hazardous materials;
B. Create a significant hazard to the public or th e environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment;
C. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school; and/or
D. Be located on a s ite which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would create a significant hazard to the public or the environment.
Environmental Impact
Impacts 4.2.A and 4.2.B
Use, Transport, and Disposal of Hazardous Materials and Wastes
With the exception of a limited number of vacant lots, Vernon is completely built
out. Virtually all existing development consists of industrial businesses. According
to City of Vernon Environmental Health Department staff, in any one year, between
40 and 60 percent o f all businesses in Vernon eith er store, use, or manufacture
hazardous materials to the e xtent that a City h azardous materials permit is
required.
The updated Genera l Plan and revised Zoning O rdinance provide for Vernon to
remain a primarily industrial city with limited housing. All new businesses
established in the City o ver the lifetime of the General Plan update are anticipated
to be sim ilar to th ose which exist today. The propose d expanded C ommercial
Overlay District along Santa Fe Avenue, Pacific Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard, and
Slauson Avenue, and portions of Soto Street will allow for limited commercial uses.
If these areas begin to transition into commercial areas, the use, transport, and
disposal in the area would likely reduce because commercial uses generally use few
and less hazardous materials than industrial uses, thus reducing potential impacts
when compared to those analyzed in the certifie d Program EIR. I n general,
however, the types and mix of uses will re main relatively the same in the Planning
Area as those anticipated under the certified Program EIR. The propo sed project
will also establish and apply a new Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay. The Truck
and Freight Terminal Overlay is designed to focus truck and freight terminals into
areas to minimize impacts on other uses. T ypical freight terminals distribute
consumer goods and would not increase the amount of hazardou s materials
transported beyond those supported by the broader Industrial land use designation
or the General Indu strial (I) zoning district analyze d in the certified Program EIR.
Truck terminals are utilized for the storage, maintenance, repair, and/or servicing
of heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses. H azardous materials associated
with these operations are common, such as motor oil, diesel fuel, and other
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automotive chemicals and will not be outside the scope of the analysis provided in
the certified Program EIR.
Pursuant to City re gulations, all new businesses will be subject t o the City’s
mandatory occupancy inspection process, as detailed in the certified Program EIR,
that includes documentation of current or proposed hazardous materials storage,
the requirement of hazardous materials per mits as applicable, and inspection b y
Environmental Health Department staff to ensure compliance. These regulations
ensure that all uses are assessed for the potential risk of upset related to the use,
transport, and disposal of hazardous materials and are applicable to the proposed
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates in the same manner as was applicable
under the analysis provided in the certified Program EIR.
The following policies and actions are included in th e General Plan Safety Element
and Implementation Program and listed in the certified Program EIR as reducing
impacts related to hazardous materials:
POLICY S-2.2: Continue to require every b usiness to maintain on site a
material safety data sheet for each chemical or other hazardous material stored at
the business, and to provide a list of the chemicals or other hazardous materials,
and the locations where they are stored, to the Environmental Health Department
for incorporating into Environmental Health and Fire Department records. The Fire
Department and the Environmental Health Department will maintain the lists for all
Vernon businesses in such a m anner that they are readily available to emergency
response personnel to review during emergencies.
Action S-7: Hazardous Materials Monitoring Program (Ordinance 961).
Continue to implement the Hazard ous Materials Monitoring Program
that monitors establishments where hazardous materials are
produced, stored, handled, disposed o f, treated, emitted, discharged,
or recycled. The p rogram also d irects and coordinate s emergency
response in the event of releases of hazardous materials.
Agency/Department: Environmental Health and Fire Department
Funding Source: General Fund; Program Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-2.1, S-2.2, S-3.2
Action S-8: Hazardous Waste. Continue to imp lement activities to a ssure that
hazardous wastes generated by Vernon businesses are handled and
disposed according to federal, state, an d local regulations. Assist
businesses and con sultants in preparation and oversight of site
assessments and mitigation activities. In order to minimize present
and future threats to human health and the environment, the program
actively promotes waste reduction options for hazardous waste
generators.
Agency/Department: Environmental Health Department
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Funding Source: Permit Fees
Time Frame: Ongoing
Related Policies: S-2.1, S-2.2, S-3.2
Adoption and long-term implementation of the updated General Plan and revised
Zoning Ordinance will not change cur rent land use practi ces or regulatory
requirements as an alyzed under the ce rtified Program EIR; industrial busine sses
that maintain hazardous materials on site will continue to represent a high
percentage of the business activity in Vernon and will be subject to local, state, and
federal regulations. Furthermore, the City will continue the established practice of
issuing permits for and monitoring the use of hazardous ma terials per Ordinance
No. 961 as ident ified in the certified Program EIR. The City of Vernon Fire
Department will maintain its hazardous materials response unit and capabilities to
provide a high degree of response and protection. Thus, the project will not create
a significant hazard to the public or the environment through th e routine
transportation, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, nor will the project create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the
environment beyond that analyzed in the certified Program EIR. This is b ecause
use, transport and disposal of hazardous materials will not appreciably increase and
the same mandatory requirements noted in the certified Program EIR related to
hazardous materials remain a pplicable. Furthermore, the certified Program EIR
included Mitigation Measures H-1 an d H-2 to ensure the continued review,
permitting, and budgeting for business involvement with hazardous materials and
wastes. I mpacts will be equal to o r less than those determined in the certified
Program EIR, remaining less than significant with mitigation incorporated and
implementation of regulatory requirements and the policies of the General Plan.
Impact 4.2.C
Hazardous Materials near Sensitive Receptors
Schools, hospitals, and residential assisted care facilities can be difficult to evacuate
during a hazardous materials emergency. Furthermore, the young, elderly, and sick
are more susceptible to health conditions related to e xposure to hazardous
materials. As such , these uses cou ld potentially be impacted by a hazardous
materials release. A single school exists in Vernon: Vernon City Elementary School
(Los Angeles Unified School District), located at 2360 E. Vernon Avenue. This public
school provides elementary education for students in grades kindergarten through 5
and operates on a traditional September through June schoo l year. Vernon City
Elementary is one of the oldest schools in the district, having opened its doors in
1928, 23 years after Vernon incorporated as an i ndustrial city. Th e school is
surrounded by industrial businesses and has been for almost 80 years. During this
time, land use policy and zoning regulations have allowed businesses that store or
use hazardous materials to l ocate within one-quarter mile of t he school.
Additionally, other schools are located in close pr oximity to the City of Vernon’s
boundaries in adjacent cities.
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The updated General Plan and revised Zoning Ordinance will increase the potential
for commercial development and truck and freight facilities when compared to the
existing General Plan. While this proj ect will not d irectly involve any activity that
emits hazardous emissions or handles hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste, policies and land use regulations will allow businesses which
could have such characteristics to locate within one-quarter mile of schools,
hospitals, residential, and residential assisted care facilities. These sensitive uses
are located both within the City and near the City’s boundaries in adjacent cities.
In addition to state and fe deral requirements for management of hazardous
materials and wastes, the following Gen eral Plan Safety Element policies further
support the protection of residents and workers from risk of upset:
Policy S-2.1: Continue to support and encourage State efforts to identify existing
or previously existing hazardous waste generators or disposal sites in the City of
Vernon.
Policy S-2.2: Continue to require every business to maintain a list of the chemicals
and other hazardous materials used or stored on site in accordance with
appropriate material safety data sheets and otherwise in accordance with law, and
to provide that list to the Fire Departme nt and Environmental Health Department.
Require that the Fire Department and Environmental Health Department maintain a
list of such materials and the location where the y are sto red or use d to perm it
emergency personnel to respond appropriately, if required.
Although the project include s changes in potential land use develo pment over the
long-term, these ch anges do not inclu de a substantial increa se in the use,
transport, or disposal of hazardous materials and thus will not increase risk of upset
in vicinity of schools and other sensitive receptors beyond that analyzed in the
certified Program EIR. Local, state, and federal regulations related to hazardous
materials as noted in the certified Program EIR remain applicable to the project and
will minimize impacts to sensitive receptors by requiring proper handling, tracking,
and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. The City of Vernon Environmental
Health Department will continue to regulate businesses that store or use hazardous
materials. Further more, the certified Program EIR included Mitigation Measures
H-1 and H-2 to ensure the continued review, permitting, and budgeting for business
involvement with hazardous materials and wastes. Impacts will be equal to or less
than those determined in the ce rtified Program EIR, remaining less than
significant with mitigation incorporation and implementation of regulato ry
requirements and the policies of the General Plan.
Impact 4.2.D
Hazardous Materials Sites
Because the General Plan upd ate allows for but d oes not a uthorize any spe cific
development project or any other land use altering proposal, it would not result in
any direct impacts involving a development project on a site kno wn to be
contaminated and reported as such under California Government Code 65962.5. As
noted above, the Cortese List identifies six sites in Vernon as contaminated. The
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MITIGATION
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MITIGATION
H-2
proposed project does not involve any development activity. Thus, no direct impact
with regard to these sites will resu lt from the project. Any future development
application pursuant to land use policy could propose reuse of either one of the
identified sites. However, an y such a ctivity will require environmental review
pursuant to CEQA, includin g assessment for site contamina tion and po ssible site
remediation prior to reuse. The proposed project does not include any policies that
will change existing review procedures or regu latory requirements involving
contaminated sites. Impacts will be equal to or less than those determined in the
certified Program EI R, remaining less than significant with implementation of
regulatory requirements and the policies of the General Plan.
Mitigation Measures
With regard to poten tial development on a contaminated site, impact will be le ss
than significant, and no mitigation is required as stated in the Program EIR.
With regard to th e use and t ransport of hazardous materials and the siting of
activities involving the use of hazardous materials in close proximity to schools,
hospitals, residential assisted care facilities, or similar uses, the following mitigation
was required by the certified Program EIR and remains applicable to the proposed
project:
The City will continue to imp lement the provisions of Cit y
ordinances to provid e for the business occupancy in spection
program and the regular inspection of businesses involved in
the production, storage, handling, disposal, treatment,
emission, discharge, or recycling of haza rdous materials. Such
activity will be funded as part of the City’s annua l budgeting
process, special tax, and/or will be funded as a fee program.
At the time any ne w or re vised Hazardous Material Business
application for a new busin ess or activity is received for a
location within one-quarter mile of any residence, school,
hospital, residential assisted care facility, or similar use
(sensitive uses may be locate d within the City or outside its
boundaries), or greater distance as may be determined by the
Director of Environmental Health Department for particular
business types, the City w ill review the applicat ion and
determine whether a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) is required
pursuant to State law and/or City Ordinance 961 to address any
potential impacts to these uses. If an HRA is deem ed
appropriate and further, if th e HRA id entifies potential risks
associated with the business activity relative to proximity to the
residence, school, hospital, residential assisted care facility or
similar use, the City shall ensure that action is taken to address
such risk. The action may consist of:
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- Denying the application within the limits of the Code of the
City of Vernon, or
- Requiring the business operator to incorporate preventative
or ameliorative measures into the bu siness processes or
activities to lower the risk to acceptable levels, as set forth
by federal or state regulations and policies.
Level of Impact after Mitigation
Impacts will be less than significant at the programmatic level with implementation
of mitigation, General Plan policies, and regulatory requirements.
References
i http://fire.lacounty.org. July 2007.
ii
http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/search.asp?CMD=search&city=Vernon&zip=&county=Los+A
ngeles&case_number=&business_name=&operating=True&post_closure=True&non_operating=True.
May 2014.
iii United States Environmental Protection Agency. Su perfund Site Information: Vernon.
http://cfpub.epa.gov/supercpad/cursites/srchsites.cfm [June 2013]
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 4.3-1
Noise 4.3
This section of the Supplemental EIR examines potential impacts associated with
noise in Vernon and whether future development permitted due to changes to the
General Plan and Zoning Code would increase those impacts analyzed in the
certified General Plan EIR. The Initial Study (Appendix A) indicated that there are
potential impacts related to permanent and temporary noise and vibration.
Environmental Setting
Noise within the Vernon planning area is comprised of cumulative noise generated
by transportation activities and stationary sources. Transportation noise refers to
noise from automobile use, trucking, and rail operations. Non-transportation noise
typically refers to noise from stationary sources such as industrial machinery, air
conditioning systems, compressors, and outdoor industrial activities. Regardless of
the type of noise, noise levels are highest near their source and decrease with
distance.
Noise Metrics and Standards
Noise is most often defined as unwanted, excessive, or irksome sound. Sound -
and noise – consists of energy waves that people receive and interpret. There are
three properties of noise: the amplitude and amplitude variation of the acoustical
wave (loudness), the frequency (pitch), and the duration of the noise.
Despite the ability to measure sound, human perceptibility is subjective, and the
physical response to sound complicates the analysis of its impact on people. People
judge the relative magnitude of sound sensation in subjective terms such as
“noisiness” or “loudness.” Sound pressure magnitude is measured and quantified
using a logarithmic ratio of pressures, the scale of which gives the level of sound in
decibels (dB). In order to factor in the subjectivity of sound to the human ear and
the variation of sensitivity to different frequencies of sound, the A-weighted sound
pressure level, or dB(A), is the scale of measurement that is most useful in
community noise measurement. This sound level is measured in decibels to provide
a scale with the range and characteristics most consistent with that of peoples'
sensitivity to sounds. The A-weighted sound level of traffic and other long-term
noise-producing activities within and around a community varies considerably with
time. Measurements of this varying noise level are accomplished by recording
values of the A-weighted level during representative periods within a specified
portion of the day.
Because a given level of noise may be more or less tolerable depending on the
duration of exposure, other measures of noise exposure have been developed.
Federal and state agencies have established noise and land use compatibility
guidelines that use averaging approaches to noise measurement. The State
Department of Aeronautics and the California Commission on Housing and
Community Development have adopted the community noise equivalent level
(CNEL). To account for increased human sensitivity at night, this measure weights
the average noise level at night by adding five dB to the measurement during the
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7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. time period and an additional ten dB on noise measured
during the 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. time period. The City of Vernon utilizes the
CNEL measurement scale for its community noise/land use compatibility standards.
In recognition of the industrial nature of the community, the current General Plan
establishes 75 CNEL as the acceptable exterior ambient noise level for land use
planning purposes. The current Zoning Ordinance establishes allowable exterior
noise for all lots in the City of 75 dBA, except for lots located within one tenth
(1/10) of a mile on any residence or school located in Vernon or abutting
communities, which lots are limited to 65 dBA between 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M.
and 60 dBA between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M..
Existing Noise Conditions
Generalized ambient 24-hour community noise conditions frequently are illustrated
using noise contour maps. Similar to a topographic map, a noise contour map
shows variations in conditions within a specific geographic area. In Vernon, the
most significant noise-producing activity involves the transportation systems. This
noise source consists of several elements: arterial roadways, Interstate 710, and
train operations on rail lines and at rail yards. Hence, the noise contours show
higher levels along these transportation routes and near the rail yards. Exhibit 4.3-
1 (2007 Noise Contours) depicts the noise contours within the planning area during
preparation of the certified EIR.
No part of Vernon is located within an area covered by an airport land use plan. The
nearest airport is in the city of Compton, approximately eight miles to the south.
The certified EIR determined that the adoption and implementation of the General
Plan update would not result in airport noise impacts on people residing or working
within the Planning Area. Adoption and implementation of the focused General Plan
and zoning code update would be consistent with the determination made in the
certified EIR. The City is also subject to noise resulting from occasional aircraft
overflights from regional airports, even though Vernon is outside of any specific
airport noise contour.
To identify baseline community noise conditions during preparation of the certified
EIR, a total of three 24-hour noise measurements and eight limited noise
measurements were obtained within the planning area. The locations are shown in
Exhibit 4.3-2 (Noise Measurement Locations), and the results of these
measurements are summarized in Table 4.3-1 (Noise Measurement Summary).
Traffic Noise
The eight limited-period noise measurements revealed that ambient noise was most
often due to traffic on the surface streets in Vernon. Traffic in Vernon consists of
local traffic serving local businesses, as well as a substantial amount of through
traffic (that is, no trip ends in Vernon) along arterials such as Bandini Boulevard,
Soto Avenue, Santa Fe Avenue, and Slauson Avenue. The results from these
measurements indicated an Leq (average noise level during the measurement
period) of between 66 dB(A) and 75 dB(A).
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Table 4.3-1
Noise Measurement Summary
No. Location Time
Measured Noise
Levels, dB(A)
Leq Lmax CNEL
1 W. Alameda St at 42 St 11:55 A.M. to 12:23 P.M. 67.1 84.3 N/A
2 Rear yard of 4330 Furlong Place 24 hours -- -- 69.3
3 Vernon City Elementary School 3:36 P.M. to 3:56 P.M. 73.3 87.4 N/A
4 Leonis Blvd at Soto St 1:43 P.M. to 2:04 P.M. 67.6 85.7 N/A
5 Vernon Avenue 5:10 P.M. to 5:31 P.M. 66.2 76.0 N/A
6 E. 26th Street (without rail yard noise) 10:20 A.M. to 11:20 A.M. 69.9 83.7 N/A
6 E. 26th Street (with rail yard noise) 10:20 A.M. to 11:20 A.M. 74.4 89.3 N/A
7 Opposite 4408 Bandini Blvd 1:49 P.M. to 2:10 P.M. 74.7 88.0 N/A
8 Rear yard of 2638 53rd St, Huntington Park 24 hours -- -- 61.5
9 Adjacent to 3345 Fruitland Ave 4:18 P.M. to 4:39 P.M. 66.4 76.5 N/A
10 Rear yard of 4217 52nd St, Maywood 24 hours -- -- 64.0
11 State St at 60th Pl, Huntington Park 12:56 P.M. to 1:16 P.M. 70.2 83.0 N/A
Notes: Leq is the equivalent (i.e. average) noise level during the measurement period.
Lmax is the maximum noise level during the measurement period.
CNEL is the community noise equivalent level, a weighted 24-hour measure of noise exposure that considers
people’s lower tolerance to noise during the evening and nighttime hours.
Railroad Noise
Vernon is exposed to noise from train operations on six rail lines, spur lines, and
activities at the Burlington, Northern & Santa Fe (BNSF) rail yard, as well as at the
Union Pacific (UPRR) rail yard in the adjacent city of Commerce. Table 4.3-2
(Existing Train Movement Data within City of Vernon) identifies the six rail lines
affecting Vernon.
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Table 4.3-2
Existing Train Movement Data within City of Vernon
Average Daily Operations
Rail Line
Day
(7 am - 7 pm)
Evening
(7 pm - 10 pm)
Night
(10 pm - 7 am) Speed
BNSF line adjacent to 26th St.
Freight 16 4 12 40 mph
Amtrak 19 3 4 65 mph
Metrolink 34 2 11 65 mph
BNSF line east of Santa Fe Ave.
Freight 7 2 5 15 mph
UP line on Alameda St.
Freight 28 7 21 40 mph
UP line on Downey Rd.
Freight 22 6 17 20 mph
UP line on Randolph St.
Freight 8 2 6 20 mph
UP LA subdivision line
Freight 20 5 15 40 mph
Metrolink 15 1 5 65 mph
Referring to the noise contour map in Exhibit 4.3-1, the CNEL generated in the City
of Vernon by train movements reaches levels as high as 80 dB. However, the land
uses exposed to train noise are largely industrial in nature and are not noise
sensitive. The primary source of annoyance to residents in the vicinity of the UPRR
line adjacent to S. Downey Road is train horn soundings at crossings.
Industrial Noise
Due to the industrial nature of the City, manufacturing businesses in Vernon create
noise, including noise generated by loading dock operations, trucks entering and
leaving the area, and mechanical equipment located both inside and outside the
building. The certified EIR determined that industrial noise at a residence adjacent
to an industrial property was 69.3 CNEL. In addition, noise measurements were
taken in the rear yards of two residences located in the neighboring Huntington
Park and Maywood. The results indicated a CNEL of approximately 62 dB in
Huntington Park and 64 dB in Maywood.
The location at the site of measurement in Huntington Park is a residence abutting
an industrial property in the City of Vernon. As such, the primary noise source
affecting this residence is noise from the industrial property, with the average noise
level ranging from 51.0 to 66.7 dB(A), and the maximum noise level ranged from
66.9 to 87.6 dB(A) during the daytime hours of 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. During the
nighttime hours, the average noise level ranged from 44.0 to 51.5 dB(A), and the
maximum noise level ranged from 54.0 to 73.7 dB(A). The calculated CNEL of 61.5
dB at this residence is less than the exterior CNEL guideline of 65 dB for residential
properties in Vernon. This level also does not exceed the City of Huntington Park’s
CNEL standard of 65 dB.
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In the city of Maywood, a noise measurement was obtained at a residence abutting
an industrial property in Vernon. This residence is affected by noise from industrial
ventilation equipment, traffic on Fruitland Avenue, and aircraft flyovers. At this
location, the average noise level ranged from 57.1 to 60.9 dB(A), and the
maximum noise level ranged from 72.3 to 84.8 dB(A) during the daytime hours of
7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. During the nighttime hours, the average noise level ranged
from 55.1 to 58.5 dB(A), and the maximum noise level ranged from 71.1 to 84.7
dB(A). The City of Maywood zoning code lists the following noise standards for
residential areas: 55 dB(A) during nighttime hours of 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. and
60 dB(A) during daytime hours of 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Noise-sensitive Land Uses
Noise is particularly problematic when noise-sensitive land uses are proximate to
the noise. Because Vernon predominantly consists of industrial uses and because
policy set forth in the Housing Element prohibits the construction of any new
housing in Vernon in recognition of the hazards – including high noise levels
associated with widespread industrial activity – these standards discourage any new
noise-sensitive use that would be incompatible with the City’s industrial focus.
However, the adopted 2014-2021 Housing Element included the addition of Housing
and Emergency Shelter Overlays. The Housing Overlay supports development of
residential units on approximately two acres in the eastern portion of the Planning
Area and the Emergency Shelter Overlay supports development of emergency
shelters on approximately 1.61 acres in the northwest portion of the Planning Area.
The only noise-sensitive land uses currently existing within the City are 31
residential units (as of 2007) and the Vernon City Elementary School. These
residences are primarily clustered in three areas: (1) on East Vernon Avenue at
Furlong Place, (2) on East Vernon Avenue between Downey Road and Alcoa
Avenue, and (3) on Fruitland Avenue west of Downey Road. In addition, there are a
few mixed-use residential/commercial land uses on Leonis Boulevard at Soto
Street. Vernon City Elementary School is located at the southwest corner of East
Vernon Avenue and South Santa Fe Avenue. As noted above, residential
neighborhoods in Maywood and Huntington Park abut Vernon. Schools are located
near the City boundary as well. According to Figure 4.3-1 (Noise/Land Use
Compatibility Matrix (noise standards), exterior noise levels are normally
compatible up to 75 dB CNEL for residential use and 65 dB CNEL for school use.
Threshold for Determining Significance
In the adopted General Plan, the City establishes CNEL standards for noise/land use
compatibility. The CNEL standard is up to 65 CNEL for schools and churches, up to
75 CNEL for residences and office uses, and generally up to 80 CNEL or higher for
the predominate industrial uses as shown in Figure 4.3-1 (Noise/Land Use
Compatibility Matrix (noise standards)). In the Zoning Ordinance, the City sets forth
one-hour standards for point-source noise as follows:
75 dB(A) citywide, except within one-tenth of a mile from any residence or
public school;
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Within one-tenth of a mile of residences and schools, 65 dB(A) during day-
time hours; and
Within one-tenth of a mile of residences, 60 dB(A) during night-time hours.
Any noise source in excess of the standards specified may only be permitted with a
Conditional Use Permit, which may only be permitted with a finding that the
proposed use will not adversely affect the general welfare as a result of noise.
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Figure 4.3-1
Noise/Land Use Compatibility Matrix (noise standards)
Environmental Impact
As discussed in Section 3.0 (Project Description) of this Supplemental EIR, updated
General Plan land use policy permits the establishment of housing on 52nd Place
between King Avenue and Mayflower Avenue in the southeastern portion of the
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City. With regard to the future establishment of other noise-sensitive uses such as
hospitals, day-care facilities, and private schools, the Zoning Ordinance specifically
prohibits these uses. The City has no jurisdiction regarding the placement of public
schools within Vernon, but generally the City discourages such uses due to the
industrial nature of the community.
The certified EIR indicated that long-term implementation of land use policy is
anticipated to result in a decline in the amount of industrial building space citywide
by approximately 1.2 million square feet over the life of the General Plan. The
decline will occur generally because new development will be required to meet
current parking and loading standards. Older buildings that currently cover entire
lots will be replaced with more modern development projects that provide sufficient
off-street parking and loading facilities.
The General Plan Noise Element includes the noise/land use compatibility criteria
that will guide decisions regarding the siting of new land uses and protecting
existing noise-sensitive uses from excessive noise. Future development projects
pursuant to updated General Plan land use policy will be considered compatible with
the existing noise environment if the project is deemed to be normally acceptable
or conditionally acceptable. Those projects which are determined to be normally
acceptable are likely to require no mitigation measures, and those which are
conditionally acceptable may be required to incorporate mitigation measures to
achieve City standards. Measures may include, for example, noise insulation
internal or external to the building, including sound walls or building insulation.
To address point-source noise associated with industrial activity, the Zoning
Ordinance establishes the following standards:
75 dB(A) citywide, except near any residence or public school;
Within one-tenth of a mile of residences and schools, 65 dB(A) between 7:00
A.M. and 10:00 P.M.; and
Within one-tenth of a mile of residences, 60 dB(A) between 10:00 P.M. and
7:00 A.M.
Per the Zoning Ordinance, any noise source in excess of the standards specified
may only be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit, which may only be permitted
with a finding that the proposed use will not adversely affect the general welfare as
a result of noise.
Land Use Compatibility and Projected Future Noise Levels
Noise contour modeling was performed during preparation of the certified General
Plan EIR based on projected future regional traffic volumes and rail activity to
determine future noise conditions. Exhibit 4.3-3 (Future CNEL Contours) illustrates
the projected future noise contours for Vernon. As the Exhibit shows, the highest
noise levels − up to 80 CNEL − are anticipated to occur around the Hobart rail yard,
along Alameda Street, along Santa Fe Avenue between Vernon Avenue and 37th
Street, along Soto Street north of Vernon Avenue, and along Bandini Avenue and
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Atlantic Boulevard north of the Los Angeles River. These increases are anticipated
due to the anticipated increase in regional truck and vehicle traffic utilizing these
surface streets.
The focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update establishes a new Truck
and Freight Terminal Overlay and replaces and expands the existing Commercial
Overlay with the new C-1 and C-2 Commercial Overlays. Development pursuant to
focused update will result in continued industrial use throughout the community,
with provision for commercial uses along Santa Fe Avenue, Pacific Boulevard, Soto
Street north of Fruitland Avenue, East Slauson Avenue, and select areas at the
eastern boundary of the Vernon to meet the needs of the daytime employee
population. The noise/land use compatibility criteria indicate that such uses are
classified as normally compatible in environments with a CNEL of up to 80. Vernon
General Plan land use policy and Zoning Ordinance strictly limit any new noise-
sensitive uses (for example, residences, schools, day-care facilities, hospitals) into
the City, except for residences in the Housing Overlay, which are subject to a
Development Agreement. A Development Agreement will allow tailored
development standards to be applied to proposed residential projects, thereby
providing flexibility in responding to the unique land use conditions in Vernon. In
addition, the certified EIR established Mitigation Measures N-1 and N-2. Mitigation
Measure N-1 requires that the City continue to enforce noise regulations and to
periodically evaluate regulations for adequacy and revision as needed. Mitigation
Measure N-2 requires the review of all development proposals and building permits
to determine whether the proposed use has the potential to exceed City noise
standards. An acoustical analysis is required for all developments with the potential
to exceed noise standards and for uses near existing residences and schools. All
mitigation measures included in the certified EIR are applicable to the proposed
focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update. Thus, consistent with the
certified EIR, the City does not anticipate that any new noise/land use conflicts
within Vernon will arise over the life of this General Plan update. In this regard,
impact will be less than significant and consistent with the findings of the certified
EIR.
Industrial Noise and Ground-borne Vibrations
In general, existing noise and vibration conditions associated with industrial activity
within Vernon are not considered excessive because of the predominantly industrial
nature of the City. As stated in the certified EIR, implementation of land use policy
and zoning regulations will allow potentially noise-intensive industrial businesses to
locate adjacent or in close proximity to existing residences in Vernon, Vernon City
Elementary School, and residences and public schools in adjacent jurisdictions.
Impact would primarily result from noise generated by loading dock operations,
trucks entering and leaving the area, mechanical equipment located both inside and
outside the building(s), and outdoor industrial activity. Implementation of zoning
regulations that establishes one-hour standard of 65 dB(A) between 7:00 A.M. and
10:00 P.M. within one-tenth mile of any residence or public school in Vernon or
adjacent communities. In addition, a conditional use permit for any use that has
the potential to generate excessive noise is required for any use within one-tenth
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MITIGATION
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mile of a residence or public school. The certified EIR determined that
implementation of these regulations will allow the City to mitigate any potential
impacts associated with individual projects on a case-by-case basis and reduce
impact to level considered less than significant.
The focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update establishes a new Truck
and Freight Terminal Overlay and replaces and expands the existing Commercial
Overlay with the new C-1 and C-2 Commercial Overlays. Potential new commercial
uses along Santa Fe Avenue, Pacific Boulevard, Soto Street, and East Slauson
Avenue will be located in close proximity to existing industrial, residential, and
school use. Consistent with the certified EIR, implementation of zoning regulations
will require potential impacts to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. In addition,
implementation of certified EIR Mitigation Measures N-1 and N-2 will reduce
impacts to less than significant levels.
With regard to ground-borne vibrations, Vernon is a predominately industrial city
with uses that involve industrial processes that produce vibrations measurable
beyond the property line. As stated in the certified EIR, Article IV, Section 26.4.1-6
of the Zoning Ordinance addresses such vibrations and guards against one business
adversely impacting another. The certified EIR determined that impacts related to
ground-borne vibrations will be less than significant.
Consistent with the certified EIR, Article IV, Section 26.4.1-6 of the Zoning
Ordinance will apply to future use pursuant to the focused General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance update. Thus, impact will be less than significant and consistent with the
findings of the certified EIR.
Mitigation Measures
The following mitigation measures were incorporated with the certified General Plan
EIR and remain applicable to the proposed General Plan update.
Noise Regulations. Continue to enforce City noise regulations
contained in the Zoning Ordinance to protect residents and
school children from excessive noise levels associated with
stationary noise sources. Periodically evaluate regulations for
adequacy and revise, as needed, to address community needs
and changes in legislation and technology.
Siting of New Businesses and Activities near Sensitive
Land Uses. Review all development proposals and building
permits within the City to determine whether the proposed use
has the potential to exceed City one-hour noise standards. The
City’s standards are lower at locations near existing residences
and schools. As appropriate, require acoustical analyses for all
such development and activities near such uses, and determine
if mitigation measures are required. Require property and
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business owners to implement mitigation to achieve City noise
standards.
Level of Impact after Mitigation Incorporation
Consistent with the certified EIR, impacts will be less than significant at the
program level with implementation of mitigation, General Plan policies, and
regulatory requirements.
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Transportation and Traffic 4.4
The Initial Study indicated that impacts related to circulation system performance
and the Congestion Management Program (CMP) could be potentially significant and
have been analyzed herein. The Initial Study concluded that adoption and long-
term implementation of the Vernon General Plan update does not have the potential
to result in a change in air traffic patterns, substantially increase hazards due to a
design feature or incompatible uses, result in ina dequate emergency access, or
conflict with alternative transportation strategies.
The traffic analysis prepared by Kunzman As sociates (Appendix C) focuses on the
ability of the City’s roadways to accommodate long-term traffic volumes associated
with growth due to the adoptio n of the Truck Overla y (and the previously adopted
Residential Overlay), as compared to the analysis provided in the certified General
Plan EIR. The impact discu ssion provided herein also includes analysis of th e
addition of the expanded Commercial Overlay district.
The approach to the traffic an alysis first involved identifying conditions on lo cal
roadways based on extensive citywide traffic counts obtained in February 2012 and
October 2012. Future roadway volumes for the 2035 horizon year were projected
using an annual growth factor of 0.5 percent per year. Those intersection s that
were identified in the certified General Plan EIR as operating at unacceptable levels
were analyzed to d etermine if the add ition of the various overlays would further
degrade performance in these areas.
Two primary measures were used to evaluate the existing and planned capacity of
the existing and planned road way system within the Plannin g Area: volume and
capacity. As noted, current volumes were established via traffic counts, and future
volumes reflect projections. Capacity refers to the vehicle-carrying ability of a
roadway at free-flow speed. The ratio b etween volume and capacity (V/C) is use d
to establish a l evel of service (LOS) for roadway facilities. LOS is a qualitative
description of traffic operations for roadway facilities. LOS A indicates free flow
conditions with little or no delay. LOS F indicates a high level of delay with severe
congestion. LOS C indica tes moderate delay. LOS D indicates marginally
acceptable traffic o perations in urban areas. The thresh old of LO S E is the
theoretical capacity of the street or intersection.
Analysis of the arterial road system wa s conducted using the intersection capacity
approach since intersections are the prim ary limiting factor within th e roadway
system. Levels of service for arterial roadway intersections are determined based
on operating conditions during the A.M. and P.M. peak hours. The int ersection
capacity utilization (ICU) methodology is applied using pe ak-hour volumes and
considers the geometric configuration of intersections when measuring capacity.
The ICU method sum s the V/C ratio s for the critical movements of an int ersection
and is ge nerally compatible with the intersection capacity analysis methodology
outlined in the 2000 Highway Capacit y Manual. Table 4.4-1 summarizes ICU
ranges and corresponding LOS descriptions.
4.4 Transportation and Traffic
4.4-2 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Table 4.4-1
Arterial Intersection Performance Criteria
ICU Level of Service (LOS)
0.70 – 0.79 C
0.80 – 0.89 D
0.90 – 1.00+ E/F
Source: Kunzman Associates 2012
Environmental Setting
Roadway System
Vernon is centrally located within the Los Angele s metropolitan area, with ready
access to the freeway network and regional rail lines. Interstate 710 (I-710) runs
along the City’s eastern boundary, providing direct access to the po rts of L ong
Beach and Los Angeles. Appro ximately one mile north of Vernon is the I -10, I-5,
State Route 60 (SR 60) interchange. I-110 is approximately two and one-half miles
to the we st, and I-105 is a pproximately four miles south of the City. These
freeways connect to numerous other freeways in the region, including the I-405, I-
605, SR-60, SR-91, and US 101.
Vernon’s street system is differentia ted by roadway size, fu nction, and capacity.
The four basic types of roadways in Vernon are freeways, arterial streets, collector
streets, and local streets. The assignment of these classifications to streets in the
City is sh own on the Circulation Plan i n Exhibit 4.3-1 (Circulation Plan). Major
arterials traversing the City in clude Alameda Street, Atlantic Boule vard, Bandini
Boulevard/37th Street, Pacific Boulevard, Santa Fe Avenue, Slauson Avenue, and
Soto Street. Colle ctor streets in the City include Fruitland Avenue, Leonis
Boulevard/District Boulevard, Vernon Avenue, 51st Street, and 26 th Street.
Cumulatively, these roadways carry the majority of traffic in the Cit y, much of
which is through traffic.
As noted, I-710 provides an important direct connection from regional rail facilities
to the ports of Long Bea ch and Los Angeles. Although less than half a mile of thi s
freeway traverses Vernon, that portion conta ins the very busy Atlantic
Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard interchange. This frequently congested in terchange
carries a substantial amount of truck traffic from Vernon, particularly from the
adjacent Hobart Rail Yard. I n August of 2004, the Gatew ay Cities Council of
Governments made preliminary recommendations to improve the Atlantic/Bandini
interchange, as well as to build tru ck ramps directly from the rail ya rds to the
freeway. Engineering plans and studies for this interchange will continue in concert
with broader plans for improvements to I-710, with expected improvements to the
interchange to be accomplished prior to 2030. The timing will depend upon State
approvals and fund ing. Once implemented, the interchange improvements are
expected to relieve a major traffic b ottleneck and improve safety by separating
autos from heavy truck traffic.
Transportation and Traffic 4.4
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 4.4-3
Railroads
Railroads in and through Vern on include several rail lines, many with at-grade
railroad crossings located throughout the City that affect traffic flow. Several rail
yards are also located within the City limits. The largest is the Hobart Rail Ya rd
located to the northeast, between East 26th Street and East Washington Boulevard.
Two other smaller yards are the Malabar Yard, located north of Fruitland and east of
Pacific Boulevard, and the Los Angeles Junction Yard, locate d between Exchange
Boulevard and the Los Angeles River. A po rtion of the Union Pacif ic East Yard is
also located in Ve rnon, with other rail yards nearby but outside of Vernon city
limits.
Public Transit
Public transit, primarily functioning as an alternative mode of transportation to and
from the workplace, is available in Vernon. The City is serve d by a number of b us
routes operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(Metro). These bus routes run on Soto Street, Vernon/Pacific, Santa Fe Avenue,
and Vernon/Leonis, and also Downey/Vernon/Boyle. In add ition, the Montebello
Municipal Bus Line provides a route that runs on Washington Boulevard with stops
at Atlantic and at Downey.
The Metro Rail Blue Line light rail system has a station at Vernon and Alameda,
which is located approximately one-quarter mile west of the City boundary.
Existing Traffic Conditions
In 2012, an extensive turning movement and traffic count collection program was
undertaken at key intersections in the City of Vernon. Intersection capacity was
studied at peak hours. To assess intersection capacity, turning movement volumes
at a total of 17 intersections in the City were counted during morning (7:00 AM to
9:00 AM) and evening peak periods (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM).
A passenger car eq uivalent (PCE) factor of 2.5 was applied to tru ck turning
movements. The PCE factor reflects the fact that heavy trucks not only occupy two
to three times as much physical space as passenger cars and pickup trucks, but
they also take two to three times as long as passenger vehicles to accelerate and,
therefore, have a greater impact on the roadway capacity. The PCE factor used in
the traffic analysis was derived from industry standards of 2.0 PCE for large two-
axle trucks and 3.0 PCE for three or more axle trucks.
Peak-hour intersection capacity utilization (ICU) values fo r existing conditions are
summarized in Table 4.4-2. Peak-hour turning movement volumes are illustrated,
and ICU calculation worksheets are shown in the traffic study in Appendix C. As the
table indicates, fifteen study intersections operate at LOS E or F and the remaining
two operate at acceptable levels during the AM and PM peak hours.
4.4 Transportation and Traffic
4.4-4 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Table 4.4-2
Existing (2012) Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) Summary
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Alameda Street (NS) at:
1a Vernon Avenue‐West (EW) 1.454 F 1.502 F
1b Vernon Avenue‐East (EW) 1.334 F 1.097 F
2a 55th Street‐West (EW) 1.186 F 1.521 F
2b 55th Street‐East (EW) 0.891 D 0.735 C
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
3 25th/26th Street (EW) 1.04 F 1.014 F
4 38th Street (EW) 0.956 E 1.011 F
5 Vernon Avenue (EW) 0.972 E 0.923 E
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Boulevard (EW) 0.919 E 0.957 E
Soto Street (NS) at:
7 26th Street (EW) 1.009 F 1.181 F
8 Bandini Boulevard (EW) 0.951 E 1.003 F
9 Vernon Avenue (EW) 0.861 D 0.948 E
10 Leonis Boulevard (EW) 0.876 D 0.814 D
11 Fruitland Avenue (EW) 0.806 D 0.879 D
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
12 Slauson Avenue (EW) 1.081 F 1.202 F
Downey Road (NS) at:
13 Washington Boulevard (EW) 0.868 D 0.92 E
14 Bandini Boulevard (EW) 0.902 E 0.942 E
15 Slauson Avenue (EW) 0.974 E 0.97 E
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
16 Bandini Boulevard (EW) 1.543 F 1.433 F
17 District Boulevard (EW) 0.858 D 0.975 E
Threshold for Determining Significance
For the purpose of this Su pplemental EIR, a signi ficant impact will occur if
implementation of the project would:
A. Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of
effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into
account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized
travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not
limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and
bicycle paths, and mass transit;
B. Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but
not limited to le vel of se rvice standards and travel d emand measures, or
Transportation and Traffic 4.4
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 4.4-5
other standards established by the county congestion management agency
for designated roads or highways;
The City of Vernon has established an intersection capacity performance standard
of 0.90 for peak-hour intersection operation impacts. This standard means that an
intersection is operating at 90 percent of its capacity, corresponding to LOS D, is
acceptable. If the project we re to cause an intersection to operate at LOS E or F,
that would be considered a significant impact. In addition, based on the Los Angeles
Department of Tran sportation Policies and Procedures, an impact is considere d
significant if the project-related increase in the V/C ratio increases by 0.04 or more
for LOS C intersections, by 0.02 for LOS D intersections, and 0.01 for LOS E and F
intersections.
Environmental Impacts
Impacts 4.4.A and 4.4.B
Circulation System Performance
The certified Gene ral Plan E IR found that impacts to the local and regional
circulation system would be significant and unavoidable. The certified General Plan
EIR analysis ident ifies physical improvements to a number of roadw ays that will
improve local and regional traffic flow including the 26 th Street exten sion, the
Atlantic Boulevard Bridge widening, the So to Street widening, and Interstate 710
improvements. The certifie d General Plan EIR also references Circulation an d
Infrastructure Element Policy CI-1.12 and Mitigation Measure T-1 that recommends
installation and maintenance of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) such as
the Los Angeles County Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) system
that will improve traffic flow. Implementation of these improvements is anticipated
to increase circulation system performance at the maj ority of i ntersections
excluding Santa Fe at 38th, Soto at Fruitland, and Atlantic at Bandini. Mitigation
was also incorporated to further reduce potential circulation system impacts related
to coordinating with adjacent jurisdictions, agencies, and rail companies minimizing
parking interference. Due to the lack o f right-of-way to make addition al physical
improvements, lack of local control over regional system elements, and uncertainty
in funding, impacts to the loca l and regional circulation system remain significant
and unavoidable after consideration of General Plan policies and inco rporation of
mitigation.
The traffic study pre pared for this Supplemental EIR includes updated analysis of
the existing General Plan and the General Plan update based on existing conditions
(2012) through 2 035.1 Impacts fro m the inclusion of the propo sed Truck and
Freight Overlay (and the recen tly adopted Housing Element Residential Overla y)
can then be compared to the analysis provided in the certified General Plan EIR to
determine if impacts will be equal to or less than those determined in the analysis.
Additionally, a qualitative discussion of the expanded Commercial Overlay has been
included. The Slaughtering and Rendering Overlays are not discussed because trip
generation from the se uses is the same as the underlying Industrial land use
designation.
4.4 Transportation and Traffic
4.4-6 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Truck and Freight Overlay
Table 4.4-3 (Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) Summary) includes
updated projections for 2035 based on cu rrent (2012) Gen eral Plan a nd Zoning
development assumptions to u pdate what intersections are already projected to
operate at unacceptable levels without the proposed updates. Of particular no te,
one intersection (Alameda and Vernon west) would be projected to operate at LOS
E or F in 2035 at one or more peak hour periods that was not previously projected
to operate at LOS E or F in 2030 at any period. At some intersections, the
proposed update will improve peak hour tr affic conditions in 2035 when compared
to the current General Plan traffic for 2035.
The traffic analysis indicates that the pr oposed Truck and Freight O verlay will not
significantly increase impacts at any of the study intersections because the volume-
capacity ratio will not increase by 0.02 at any LOS D intersections or by 0.01 at any
LOS E or LOS F intersections. Therefore, impacts will remain consistent with the
analysis provided in the certified General Plan EIR as significant and unavoidable
after consideration of General Plan policy and mitigation incorporation.
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 4.4-11
Commercial Overlay
The project includes an increase in the Commercial Overlay district from 210 acres
to 453 acres. The Commercial Ove rlay district has also been furth er refined
through the C-1 a nd C-2 Overlay Zones. The Commercial Overlay district is
intended to provide opportunities for service and retail uses th at support
surrounding industrial uses. It must be emphasized that the Commercial Overlay
district is not intended nor anticipated to substantially convert industrial uses to
commercial uses. The Com mercial Overlay district and associated zoning is
designed to establish use a nd development standards for future commercial
development but is not designed to encou rage or increase commercial
development. The entirety of the Planning Area is planned to remain industrial over
the long-term.
Commercial uses generate substantially more traffic than industrial uses. Based on
the Institute of Transpo rtation Engineer’s (IT E) Trip Generation manual,
warehousing and manufacturing uses generate 3.56 to 3.82 daily trips per 1,000
square feet of building area, respectively, and without consideration of PCE factors.ii
Common commercial development that co uld be constructed in the Commercial
Overlay district such as strip retail, shopping centers, gas stations, and fast food
establishments generate between 39.00 and 845.60 daily trips per 1,000 square
feet.
Commercial development accounts fo r approximately 1.4 percen t of the
development in the Planning Area (4 0 acres / 2,948 acres = 1.3 6 percent).
Commercial development over the long-term is a nticipated to remain at similar
levels, considering the proposed General Plan update supports primarily industrial
uses. Therefore, commercial development will not generate a substantial amount
of traffic when compared to the Planning Area as a whole, even after consideration
of the in crease in trip gen eration rates. Furthermo re, future commercial
developments will be subject to environ mental review pursuant to th e California
Environmental Quality Act (CE QA). Fut ure commercial development that could
significantly affect the local and/or regional circulation system will be require d to
incorporate mitigation, where feasible, to eliminate, reduce, or minimize project-
level traffic impacts. Consid ering the relatively small a mount of long-te rm
commercial development anticipated in the Planning Area and th e standard
environmental review requirements of the City, impacts to the local and regional
circulation system due to the expansion of the Commercial Overlay district will not
be substantial when compared to the analysis provided in the certified General Plan
EIR. Impacts remain significant and unavoidable.
4.4 Transportation and Traffic
4.4-12 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
MITIGATION
T-1
MITIGATION
T-2
MITIGATION
T-3
MITIGATION
T-4
MITIGATION
T-5
MITIGATION
T-6
Mitigation Measures
The following mitigation measures were incorporated with the certified General Plan
EIR and remain applicable to the proposed General Plan update.
Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control System
(ATSAC). Conduct a study to determine if ATSAC would be a
beneficial and cost-effective system for the City to operate and
maintain.
Coordinate with Adjacent Jurisdictions. Continue to
coordinate intersection maintenance and improvements with
adjacent jurisdictions so that intersections along Soto Street,
Pacific Boulevard, Slauson Avenue, Alameda Street, Atlantic
Boulevard, Bandini Boulevard, and Downey Road o perate at an
acceptable Level of Service.
Coordinate with Rail Companies. Coordinate with railr oad
companies in removing obsolete rail spurs. Work to minimize
traffic impacts to City streets from trucks using Hobart Y ard
facilities and other multi-modal transportation yards.
Coordination with Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Work with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to
achieve the following:
- Implement the Metro’s Congestion Management Plan (CMP)
within the City.
- Continue to provide local and regional connections through
Metro local and rapid bus lines.
- Improve access to local Metro stations.
Minimize Parking Impacts. Work with businesses to develop
creative strategies and solutions to address parkin g shortages.
Require new development projects to meet th e minimum
parking standards in the Zoning Ordinance for both trucks and
automobiles, including truck trailer storage, employee parking,
and visitor parking.
Soto Street Widening. At the time properties along So to
Street are redeveloped or as otherwise dictated by City plans for
the widening of Soto Street, require the dedication of rights-of-
way to achieve the road standard for Soto Street established in
Transportation and Traffic 4.4
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 4.4-13
MITIGATION
T-7
MITIGATION
T-8
the Circulation and Infrastructure Element. Complete the road
widening project at the time a dequate rights-of-way have been
acquired and/or dedicated.
Interstate 710 Freeway Improvements. Work with Caltrans
on all pla ns, activities, and p rojects regarding Interstate 710
that may directly impact Vernon’s roadway facilities and traffic
patterns. Coordinate with t he Gateway Cities Council o f
Governments and Southern California Association of
Governments on studie s and programs regarding the
improvements to the I-710 freeway.
Other Improvements. At Santa Fe Avenue and 38 th Street,
stripe an eastbound left-turn lane within existing right-of-way to
provide additional intersection capacity.
Level of Impact after Mitigation
Impacts to the lo cal and regional (Con gestion Management Program) circulation
system remain significant and unavoidable after mitigation incorporation.
References
1 Kunzman Associates . City of Vernon General P lan Update Traffic Impact Analysis.
December 2012
ii Institute of Transportation Engineers. Trip Generation. 8th Edition. 2008
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 4.5-1
Utilities and Service Systems 4.5
This section of the Supplemental EIR examines potential impacts to utilities and
service systems due to cha nges to the General Plan a nd Zoning Code and
associated changes to the certified Program EIR. The Initial Study co ncluded that
the adoption and long-term implementation of the Vernon General Plan update does
not have the poten tial to exceed wastewater treatment requirements, require the
construction or expansion of w ater, wastewater, or storm water drainage facilities.
Implementation of t he General Plan upd ate will also have a dequate capacity to
serve the projected demand and comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste. The In itial Study indicated that impacts related
to water supply sufficiency and landfill capacity could be potentially significant and
have been analyzed herein.
Environmental Setting
Water Supply
The certified Genera l Plan EI R referenced 2005 U rban Water Managem ent Plans
(UWMP) for water supply analysis. Since the preparation of the certified EIR, the
2010 UWMPs have become available.
The fresh water retailer for most of the City of V ernon is t he City’s own Wate r
Department. A portion of the northeast part of the City, however, receives wate r
service from the California Water Service Company (Cal Water), and a small area in
the southeast part of Verno n has water delivered by Ma ywood Mutual Water
Company Number 3.1
The Water Departm ent of the City of Vernon receives 63 percent of its prim ary
potable water supp ly from local water, with the balance consisting of impo rted
water and recycled water. At the time the certified General Plan EIR was prepared,
the 2005 Urban Water Management Plan was referenced. Since then, the 2010
Urban Water Management Plan for Vernon has been prepared. As of 2010, the City
received approximately 84 percent of its water supply from local groundwater and
approximately 8 percent from the Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD).2
Potable water is sold and distributed to Vernon by the CBMWD, a public agency that
acts as a wholesaler to retail water agencies consisting of 24 cities in southeast Los
Angeles County. The CBMWD, in turn, p urchases its water fr om the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California (MWD), which is the major supplier for
Southern California.
The City’s water distribution syste m consists of 250,000 linear feet of pipe, nine
wells, seven ground -level reservoirs, one elevated tank, and a below-groun d
reservoir. The tot al storage capacity is 16 million gallons. Vernon’s direct
interconnection to the MWD provides both a su pplemental water source and an
emergency supply in the event of a major power outage. The averag e pressure in
the distribution systems is about 75 pounds per square inch (psi).
4.5 Utilities and Service Systems
4.5-2 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Cal Water’s East Los Angeles District serves residential, industrial, and commercial
customers, including all of unincorporated East Los Angeles as well as portions of
the cities of Commerce, Montebello, Monterey Park, and Vernon. That portion of
Vernon within Cal Water’s jurisdiction consists of the area north of the Los Angeles
River and east of a line parallel to and approximately 450 feet west of Indiana
Street. This area is dominated by Burlington Northern Santa Fe’s Hobart Rail Yard.
In 2003, industrial uses accounted for only 126 users, or 0.5 percent, of Cal Water’s
East Los Angeles District service connections, although be cause of the higher
demand per connection for industrial customers, these industrial uses accounted for
2,000.6 total acre-feet (9.7 percent) used district-wide during the year. Vernon’s
share of water usage in the District constitutes an unknown but significant fraction
of these industrial connections. During the ten-year period from 1994 to 20 03,
total water demand in the District ro se an average of 0.28 percent annually, while
industrial water demand in the District fell an average of 1.84 percent each year.
Water furnished to customers of Cal Water’s East Los A ngeles District is a
combination of groundwater and purchased water imported from the Central Basin
Municipal Water District. On average, purchased water satisfies 70 to 80 percent of
the District’s water requirements, with the balance supplied b y groundwater from
Cal Water’s wells.
Cal Water’s existing supplies and facilities in the East Los Angele s District are
adequate to provide for projected demand through the year 2030. The 2010 Urban
Water Management Plan for Cal Water’s East Los Angeles District indicates th at
existing supplies and facilities will be adequate to pro vide for projected demand
through the year 2040.3 In addition, according to the 2010 UWMP, Cal Wa ter
intends to construct new wells in order to maximize groundwater production in the
future. The District recognizes that its wells are no longer sufficient to produce its
entire allowed pumping allocation, so it is actively pursuing plans to restore several
wells to their full capacity and developing a new well to add capacity.
The Maywood Mutual Water Company #3 covers only small portions of the cities of
Maywood, Bell, and Vernon. In total, Ma ywood Mutual #3 has approximately 2,000
service connections serving approximately 9,500 residents, along with som e
commercial and industrial customers. Maywood Mutual #3 has 30 service
connections in Vernon, all industrial, which in 2006 used approximately 35 acre-feet
of water. In 2007, Matheson Tri-Gas opened a plant in this area that was projected
to use an additional 150 acre-feet per year of water, but since opening has actually
used much less. Thus, the demand is projected to be 30 a cre-feet per year based
on usage from actual data from 2007. In total, then, the part of Vernon within
Maywood Mutual Water Company #3 is projected to use 65 acre-feet of water per
year.
Maywood Mutual #3 obtains all of its water supplies from three groundwater wells
located in Maywood and Bell. Together these three wells produce approximately
1,500 acre-feet of water per year, although the exact amount fluctuates between
about 1,400 acre-feet and 1,750 acre-feet per year, depe nding on demand. If
Utilities and Service Systems 4.5
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 3
necessary, these wells could pump as much as 4,500 acre-feet per year. Currently,
Maywood Mutual #3 purchases no water fro m outside source s, but has an
agreement in place that would allow it to purchase up to 2,500 acre -feet of water
p e r y e a r f r o m M W D . I f M a y w o o d M u t u a l # 3 w e r e t o p r o d u c e w a t e r a t t h e
maximum rate as we ll as purchase the maximum amount from outside sources, it
could supply as much as 7,500 acre-feet of water in a year, more than four times
current demand. Groundwater produ ction is adequate to meet the current and
projected demands of Maywood Mutual Water Company #3.
Solid Waste
Solid waste generated within Vernon is collected by a variety of private companies.
The City does not provide solid waste collection services; businesses and residents
must contract for t heir own waste dis posal. City staff monitors solid waste
generation, diversion, and disp osal to help the City co mply with state-mandated
waste reduction goals. City staff also provides assistance to companies interested
in recycling or reducing waste. In to tal, businesses in Vernon generated 258,365
tons of waste for disposal in the various landfills identified in Table 4. 5-1 (Solid
Waste Disposal Facilities Used by Vernon Waste Contractors, 2005). Additionally,
the Refuse-to-Energy Facility in the city of Commerce received 1,806 tons of waste
from Vernon to be converted into energy.
Table 4.5-1
Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Used by Vernon Waste Contractors, 2005
Facility Name
Location
(City,
County)
Remaining
Estimated Capacity
(cubic yards;
percentage of)
Estimated
Closure
Date
Permitted
Maximum
Disposal
(tons/day)
Permitted
Maximum
Disposal
(kilo-
tons/year)
Antelope Valley
Public Landfill I
Palmdale,
Los Angeles
2,000,000 (in 2003)
27.0%
Mid-to-Late
2007 1,400 511
Bradley Landfill
West and West
Extension
Sun Valley,
Los Angeles
4,725,968 (in 2002)
12.2% 6/1/2007 10,000 3,650
Chiquita Canyon
Sanitary Landfill
Santa Clarita,
Los Angeles
35,800,000 (in 2003)
56.0% 11/24/2019 6,000 2,190
El Sobrante Landfill Corona,
Riverside
158,857,714 (in 2006)
85.9% 1/1/2030 10,000 3,650
Frank R. Bowerman
Sanitary Landfill
Irvine,
Orange
59,411,872 (in 2006)
46.8% 12/31/2022 8,500 3,102.5
Olinda Alpha
Sanitary Landfill
Brea,
Orange
38,578,383 (in 2005)
51.5% 12/31/2013 8,000 2,920
Prima Deshecha
Sanitary Landfill
San Juan
Capistrano,
Orange
87,384,799 (in 2005)
50.5% 12/31/2067 4,000 1,460
Puente Hills Landfill Industry,
Los Angeles
49,348,500 (in 2006)
46.4% 10/31/2013 13,200 4,818
Simi Valley Landfill
and Recycling
Center
Simi Valley,
Ventura
23,201,173 (in 2005)
53.3% 12/1/2033 3,000 1,095
Sunshine Canyon Sylmar, 17,015,625 (in 2006) 1/31/2013 6,600 2,409
4.5 Utilities and Service Systems
4.5-4 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
SLF County
Extension
Los Angeles 45.6%
Sunshine Canyon
City Landfill Unit 2
Sylmar,
Los Angeles
13,441,300 (in 2003)
100% N/A 5,500 2,007.5
Lancaster Landfill
and Recycling
Center
Lancaster,
Los Angeles
19,088,739 (2006)
71.6% 8/2/2012 1,700 620.5
Primary Source: Draft EIR - Antelope Valley Public Landfill CUP. City of Palmdale. December 2005.
Other sites: California Integrated Waste Management Board, 2007.
As indicated in the table, all but two of the 12 landfills have scheduled closure dates
within the time frame of the General Plan update, although Orange County is
currently moving forward with expansion plans for b oth the Bowerman and Olinda
Alpha landfills, which would extend the capacities and effective lives of these
facilities.
Throughout California and in urban areas in particular, diminishing landfill space is a
continuing concern. In response, the California Integrated Waste Management Act
of 1989 (AB 939) was passed, mandating local governments to develop a long-term
strategy for the management and diversion of solid waste, and requiring cities and
counties to divert 50 pe rcent of their solid waste (relative to the baseline year).
According to the Sta te Integrated Waste Management Board, Vernon diverte d 57
percent of its waste in 2002. The estimated diversion rate for 2003 is 56 percent,
and 53 percent for 2004.
Thresholds for Determining Significance
For the purpose of this Su pplemental EIR, a signi ficant impact will occur if
implementation of the project would:
A. Not have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing
entitlements and resources, or new or expanded entitlements needed.
B. Not be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate
the project’s solid waste disposal needs.
Environmental Impacts
Impact 4.5.A
Water Supply
The certified General Plan EIR found that impacts re lated to sufficient water supply
will be less than significant. The certified General Plan EIR analysis indicates that
new development will replace older, less efficient buildings in the built out city with
modern buildings using more efficient plu mbing fixtures. In additio n,
implementation of the previous General Plan update and revised Zoning Ordinance
would result in a decrease in overall building square footage citywide of 1.2 million
square feet. The certified General Plan EIR determined that because the future mix
of land uses will be similar, older buildings will be replaced by newer more efficient
Utilities and Service Systems 4.5
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 5
buildings, and there is an anticipated 1.2 million square foot decrease in
development, future demand for domestic water is not anticipated to increase
beyond current levels.
The certified General Plan EIR references the City’s 2005 Urban Water Management
Plan (UWMP). Ac cording to the 2005 UWMP, by 202 5 the number of acre -feet
produced from wells is not e xpected to increase substantially, and th e amount
purchased from CBMWD is e xpected to increase from 3, 350 acre-feet to 4,35 0
acre-feet. By 2025, Vernon’s water supply profile is projected to be 28.3 percent
from groundwater, 15.3 pe rcent from CBMWD, and 56.4 p ercent from recycled
sources.
According to the 2010 UWMP, by 2035, Vernon’s water supply profile is project to
be 36.7 percent from groundwater, 9.8 percen t from CBW MD, and 53.5 perce nt
from recycled sources. Total projected supply in the normal year, single dry year,
and multiple d ry year scenarios exceed projected demand within Vernon.4
Therefore, impacts will remain consistent with the analysis provided in the certified
General Plan EIR as less than significant.
Impact 4.5.B
Solid Waste
The certified General Plan EIR found that impacts related to landfill capacity will be
less than significant. Overall development in Vernon will decrease by approximately
1.2 million square fe et over th e life of the certifie d General Plan upd ate. The
certified General Plan EIR determined that the mix of future u ses is expected to be
similar to existing conditions. Due to the anticipated decrease in the total amount
of development in Vernon, solid waste generation is not expected to change.
According to the Cal Recycle So lid Waste Characterization Database,
retail/service/commercial uses can generate up to 3.3 tons per employee per year
of solid waste. Manufacturing uses can generate up to 3.1 tons per employee per
year. Although the disposal rate for retail/service/commercial uses is higher tha n
that of manufacturing, the Southern California Association of Government’s (SCAG)
Employment Density Study shows that for Los Angeles County, the averag e
employees per square foot of retail, service, and office uses are lower than that of
manufacturing uses.5 Therefo re, with the additio n of th e commercial overlay,
future commercial development will r eplace older manufacturing and industrial
uses, reducing the amount of solid waste generated by the City as a whole.
Impacts will remain consistent with the analysis provided in the certified General
Plan EIR as less than significant.
Mitigation Measures
Impacts will be l ess than sign ificant at the programmatic and individual project
levels, and no mitigation is required.
4.5 Utilities and Service Systems
4.5-6 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Level of Significance after Mitigation
None
References
1 The sources of information for this section are as follows: 2002 Annual Report of the City
of Vernon – Public Works & Water Sections . City of Vernon, 2002. 2005 Urban Water
Management Plan. City of Vernon. December, 2005.
2 Civiltec Engineering, Inc. City of Vernon 2010 Urban Water Management Plan: Volume 1
– Report. June 2011.
3 California Water Service Company. 2010 Urban Water Management Plan: East Los
Angeles District. June 2011.
4 Civiltec Engineering, Inc. City of Vernon 2010 Urban Water Management Plan: Volume 1
– Report. June 2011.
5 The Natelson Company. Inc., Employment Density Study. October 31, 2001.
Introduction 1
Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
References 9
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
8 Preparation Team
9 References
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 5.0-1
Alternatives 5.0
Section 15126.6 of the CEQA Guidelines requires that an EIR describ e a “range of
reasonable alternatives” to a project which would “feasibly obtain most of the basic
objectives of the project but would a void or substantially lessen any of the
significant effects of the project.” The im pacts associated with each alternative are
compared to the impacts of the prop osed project. Because the analysis in th e
certified EIR indicates that project-related significant impacts can be fully mitigated
and that unavoidable significant impacts result from cumulative considerations
(project impacts combined with growth activity in the region), the range of
alternatives is limited. Th e analysis and conclusions contained in this Supplemental
EIR is consistent with that of the certified EIR. Therefore, this section will evaluate
the same alternatives. Alternatives evaluated in this EIR are:
Alternative 1: No Project/Existing General Plan (required by Section
15126.6[e] of the CEQA Guidelines)
Alternative 2: Additional railway/roadway grade separations
Alternative 3: Zoning Ordinance provis ions that allow warehousing facilities
of less than 50,000 square feet citywide
Alternative 4: No truck and freight terminal overlay
Alternative Project Location
Section 15126.6(f)(2) states that an EIR should determine whether some or all o f
the project significant effects could be avoided or substantially lessened by siting
the project at an alternative location. Because the subject project encompasses the
entire City of Vernon and unincorporated properties within the planning area, a n
alternative location does not represent a feasible project alternative; this
alternative is therefore dismissed from further consideration.
Alternatives Considered but Rejected
In the course of identifying project alternatives during preparation of the certified
EIR, the City co nsidered but rejecte d from further consideration the widening of
Santa Fe Avenue throughout the City. T he City rejected the widening of Santa Fe
Avenue as a feasible alternative because almost all buildings along this key corridor
have been constructed to the front property line. Acquisition of additional rights-of-
way would involve the removal or significant narrowing of sidewalks a nd possibly
removal of buildings. This action would create unsafe conditions along one of the
roadways in the City where commercial business activity is to be focused to support
the needs of the worker population; the alternative is therefore rejected.
A second alternative considered but rejected as infeasible is the widening of Soto
Street along its entire stre tch through Vernon. The Circulation and Infrastructure
Element already provides for increased road width along Soto Street from Bandini
Boulevard to the north City limit. Spec ifically, the So to Street/26th Street
intersection would be impro ved to increase capacity. Similar to Santa Fe Avenu e,
portions of Soto Street south of Bandini Boulevard have buildings constructed to the
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front property line. Acquisition of ad ditional rights-of-way would involve th e
removal or significant narrowing of sidewalks and possibly removal of buildings. In
addition, the focused General Plan a nd Zoning Ordinance update proposes
expansion of the commercial overlay to encompass Soto Street north of Fruitland
Avenue. Therefore, this a ction would create unsafe conditions along a roadway
where commercial activity is to b e focused and involve co stly right-of-way
acquisition and therefore is rejected.
The City also considered the widening of the two blocks of E. Slauson Avenue that
pass through Vernon, between S. Boyle Avenue and the Union Pacific Railroad line,
to five or six lanes. Slauson Avenue is a ma jor regional roadway, and any
improvements to enhance capacity and traffic movem ent would require
coordination among the many cities and Los Angeles County Public Works. While
the City supports any regional plans developed to improve this roadway, the traffic
study prepared in conjunctio n with the certified EIR concluded that the City’s
isolated action of a ddressing the two blocks within Vernon would n ot achieve
measurable local improvements. In addition, the focused Gene ral Plan and Zoning
Ordinance update proposes expansion of the commercial overlay to encompass this
area.
Lastly, the City considered reorienting parallel streets as one-wa y streets to
improve traffic flow. Howev er, this alternative was rejected because Vernon’s
street system lacks an adequate grid structure to allow for such traffic flows to
function properly and efficiently.
Alternative 1: No Project
This alternative is analyzed within the ce rtified EIR and this Supplemental EIR as it
is required under CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(e). According to S ection
15126.6(e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines, the no project analysis shall discuss, “ . . .
what is reasonably expected to occur in the fore seeable future if the project were
not approved, based on current plans and consistent with available infrastructure
and community services.” This alternative assu mes that the focused General Plan
Zoning Ordinance update would not be adopted and implemented. Instead, th e
Vernon planning area would continue to be redeveloped according to the existin g
land use map and apply with current zoning regulations as described in the certified
EIR. Th e General Plan updated analyzed in the certified EIR included the
establishment of a Commercial Overlay District and the elimination of the 2009 Rule
requiring all businesses that have nonconforming parking and/or loading facilities to
achieve conformity by 2009. The No Project alternative would have resulted in the
continued implementation of the 2009 Rule and the General Plan land uses without
the Commercial Overlay.
In particular, the current Commercial Overlay would remain in effect; the fo cused
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update would replace the current Commercial
Overlay with two expanded C-1 and C -2 Overlays along Santa Fe Aven ue, Pacific
Boulevard, Soto Street north of Fruitland Avenue, East Slauson Avenue, and alon
the eastern boundary of the City. Also, the No Project alternative would not involve
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establishment of a Truck and Freight Terminal north of 37th Street west of Downey
Road and north of the Los Angeles River east of Downey Road.
As discussed in Section 3.0 – P roject Description of this EIR, the focu sed General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance update provides for continuation of lon g-established
land use policy and maintaining Vernon as an exclusively industrial city with limited
housing and the possibility of commercial. Because the updated General Plan does
not provide for any increase in permitted land use intensities, the City assumes that
trends over the la st ten ye ars of an actual decline in building squa re footage
citywide would continue under either cu rrent General Plan policy or the update d
General Plan. Futu re development will result in newer buildings with reduced lot
coverage due to setback and parking requirements, consistent with currecnt zoning
regulations.
Comparison of Impacts to Proposed Project
The No Project alternative analyzed in the certified EIR has the potential to
accelerate privately initiated reuse a nd redevelopment activity due to the
application of the 2009 Rule and thereby, possibly to reduce overall building area in
Vernon. The certified EIR determined that depending on the types of development
proposed over the long term, reduced development citywide would reduce vehicle
trips and associated air emi ssions and decrease demand for pota ble water.
Industrial use comprises much of Vern on and the extent of businesses using or
storing hazardous materials could be expected to remain, depending upon the
individual new uses established over the long term. The certified EIR determined
that the overall level of impact could be slightly lower than that associated with the
proposed project.
The continued application of the 2009 Rule has the potential to improve traffic flow
on City streets as on-street loading activity will be prohibited and on-street parking
will be minimized due to the enforcement of off-street parking requirements. In
this regard, the No Project Alte rnative was considered environmentally superior to
the proposed project.
With regard to noise impacts, almost all local impacts are associated with regional
traffic noise and rail traffic, neither of wh ich would be expected to be a ffected by
the No Project scenario. No change in impact would result.
The certified Genera l Plan Lan d Use p lan designates the en tire city a s Industrial
with the possibility of commercial within the designated Commercial Overlay. The
proposed project includes the expansion and implementatio n of two comm ercial
overlay zones and the establishment of a Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone.
The focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update does not propose any
changes in underlying land use designations or building intensities. Consistent with
the certified Gene ral Plan, privately initiated reuse and redevelopment activity
would result in overall reduced building area in Vernon with the en forcement of
parking and setback requirements. Impacts related to air quality, hazards, noise,
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traffic, and utilities for the No Project alternative would be equivalent to impacts
associated with the proposed project.
Alternative 2: Additional Railway/Roadway Grade
Separations
Many rail lines cross streets in Vernon at grade with frequent train activity between
the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach largely serving the Hobart Yard and other
regional cargo redistribution fa cilities. In tense rail activity historically has created
rail/roadway conflicts in Vernon. However, as sta ted in the certified EIR, the City
has experienced a substantial decrease in rail traffic and associated congestion as a
result of the 2002 com pletion of the expressway Alameda Corridor. The key
environmental impact identified in the certified EIR was traffic. This alternative as
analyzed in the certified EIR considers including specific policies in the General Plan
to pursue rail/road grade separations at Bandini Boulevard/Downey Road, Pacific
Avenue, Vernon Avenue, and District Boulevard/Downey Road.
During preparation of the certified EIR and currently, the C irculation and
Infrastructure Element includes the following policy, which is non-specific regarding
grade separations to be pursued:
POLICY CI-1.6: Continue to pursue grade separation for railroad crossings o n
designated streets.
Comparison of Impacts to Proposed Project
The City has not conducted an analysis of the effects of providing grade separations
at the above locations. However, such improvements would have the potential to
improve traffic flow and possibly result in reduced air pollutant em issions due to
reduced vehicle idling time while waiting for trains to cross roadways. With thi s
assumption, the certified EIR determ ined that traffic and air quality impa cts
associated with Alte rnative 2 would be expected to be redu ced relative to th e
General Plan update.
With regard to hazards, in creased grade separations would redu ce the risk o f
train/roadway vehicle accidents at thos e locations where separations would be
provided. Risk of upset would be slightly reduced.
With regard to w ater use and landfill capacity, grade separations would have no
effect.
With regard to noise impa cts, the relative imp act would depend upon the
configuration of the grade separation. Because the grade separation locations cited
above all pass through exclusively industrial areas where noise is n ot a major
concern, the relative noise impacts w ould be equivalent to th ose associated with
the project. Train horn noise would be reduced since train crossing would be
eliminated.
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With completion of the Alameda Corridor to Los Angeles and ongoing plans for the
Alameda Corridor East, which will extend this dedicated freight rail line through the
San Gabriel Valley, allowin g for freight movement to the Inland Empire, emphasis
will continue to be placed on using the Alameda Corridor instead of local rail lines.
Based on information City of Vernon staff has received from responsible rail
agencies, grade separations in Vernon are no longer being considered. Thus, this
alternative may not be achievable during the life of the General Plan update.
Impact comparison of Alternative 2 to the proposed focused General Plan an d
Zoning Ordinance u pdate is consistent with that of the ce rtified General Plan
update. Air quality, hazard, and traffic impacts associated Alternative 2 would be
reduced with the inclusion of specific policies to pursue rail/road grade separations
compared to the proposed project. Impacts with regard to noise and utilities will be
equivalent. As determined by the certified EIR, emphasis will be placed on using the
Alameda Corridor instead of local rail lines. T herefore, due to the uncertainty
associated with future rail/road grade separation opportunities, this alternative may
not be achievable.
Alternative 3: Zoning Provisions to Permit Warehousing
Citywide
At the time of pre paration of the certified EI R, the Zonin g Code did not allo w
warehousing facilities to locate throu ghout the City, with the siz e of non-
refrigerated warehouses limited to 50,000 square feet. The certified EIR discussed
allowing warehouse use less than 50,000 square feet to locate anywhere in the City
as Alternative 3. However, sin ce certification of the Program EIR, the zoning co de
has been amended to allow w arehouse use to locate within the Industrial zon e,
which encompasses the entire city. Th erefore, Alternative 3 analyzed in the
certified EIR is no longer applicable and will not be discussed further.
Alternative 4: No Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay
This alternative will consist o f the rem oval of th e Truck a nd Freight Terminal
Overlay Zone from the proposed project. The proposed focu sed General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance update includes a Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone in the
northern portion of Vernon (n orth of 37 th Street a nd the Los Angele s River) to
encompass over 1,065 net acres. According to th e Vernon Zoning Ordinance, a
freight terminal is where goods or freight are transferred or redistributed from one
vehicle to another and a truck terminal is used primarily for storage, maintenance,
or servicing of highway-type vehicles not limited to trucks and buses.
Comparison of Impacts to Proposed Project
Elimination of the Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone from th e proposed
project has the potential to reduce impacts related to traffic, air quality, and noise.
Freight terminals include high turnover of transported goods, resulting in increased
and continuous truck trips in the area. Diese l trucks are a major contributor to
PM2.5 concentrations, and truck and freight terminal uses could increase the number
of diesel trucks on local roads, thereby increa sing the area’s PM 2.5 concentrations.
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Overall, local and regional air quality impacts would be reduced under th is
alternative.
Truck and freight te rminal use in Vern on is facilitated by the use o f heavy-duty
trucks delivering products to and from the facility. Beca use this is the functional
nature of truck and freight terminals and industrial and warehouse uses may not
require as much direct tru cking, the impact on the transportation system may b e
slightly reduced without the allowan ce of truck a nd freight terminal use in the
northern portion of the city.
The largest contributor to ambient noise in Vernon is vehicle traffic, especially that
of heavy-duty trucks. Additional noise is cr eated at many of the industrial sites in
the City. Truck and freight terminal uses will contribute to noise from the delivery
system inherent in their operations, with large trucks entering the City for deliveries
and pick-ups. On site, most noise is generated by loading dock operations, trucks
entering and leaving the area, and mechanical equipment located both inside and
outside the building. As truck and freigh t terminal uses may have higher levels of
noise on site associated with th e continuous loading and unloading of goods, noise
impacts would be slightly red uced without the allowance of truck and freight
terminal use.
Many industrial facilities in Vernon use and store hazardous materials. Businesses
are required to obtain hazardous materials permits for keeping those materials at
the business. In the Industrial (I) zon ing district, hazardous waste facilities are
permitted subject to a conditional use permit. The uses, w hether warehousing,
manufacturing, or truck and freight term inal would be subject to the same local,
state, and federal regulations regard ing hazardous materials. Be cause a simila r
amount and type of hazardous materials would likely be present in the plannin g
area under this alternative, this altern ative would result in a similar impact related
to hazards, which is less than significant.
Trucking and freight termina l uses are relatively low i mpact on water and s olid
waste systems, in comparison to many industrial uses. Industrial uses have the
potential to be very water intensive, especially if water is used for cooling in an
industrial process. Truck and freight te rminals, in comparison, generally use le ss
water. Additionally, because manufacturing does not occur on site with truck and
freight terminal uses, the level of wa ste generated would be comparably less. The
primary waste pro duct from truck and freight terminal activities is likely to be
packaging materials and wa ste from the repa ir and maintenance of vehicles.
Overall, the impact on utilities (excluding roads) would be slightly increased if truck
and terminal uses are not allowed.
Relative Comparison of Impacts
Table 5-1 summarizes the relative impacts of each of the four project alternatives
compared to the proposed project.
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Table 5-1
Comparison of Alternatives to the Project
Alternative
Issue and Impact Relative to the Project
Air Quality Hazards Traffic Water/Landfills Noise
Alternative 1:
No Project
Impact equivalent Impact
equivalent
Impact
equivalent
Impact equivalent Impact equivalent
Alternative 2:
Grade
Separations
Impact slightly
reduced
Impact slightly
reduced
Impact slightly
reduced
Impact equivalent Impact equivalent
Alternative 3:
Allow
Warehousing
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Alternative 4:
No Truck and
Freight
Terminal
Zoning Overlay
Impact slightly
reduced
Impact
equivalent
Impact slightly
reduced
Impact slightly
reduced
Impact slightly
reduced
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Introduction 1
Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
References 9
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
8 Preparation Team
9 References
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 6.0-1
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6.0
CEQA requires the discussion of the cumulative impacts, growth-inducing impacts,
and long-term impacts of proposed projects. The following sections address these
issues as they relate to implementation of the City of Vernon General Plan update
and revised Zoning Ordinance.
Cumulative Impacts
The CEQA Guidelines define cumulative effects as “two or more individual effects
that, when considered together, are consi derable or which compound or increase
other environmental impacts.” The C EQA Guidelines further state that th e
individual effects can be the variou s changes related to a single project or the
changes involved in a number of other closely related past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects (Section 15335). The CEQA Guidelines allow for the use
of two alternative m ethods to determine the scope of projects for the cumulative
impact analysis:
List Method - A list of pa st, present, and probable future projects producing
related or cumulative impacts, including, if necessary, those projects outside the
control of the agency.
Regional Growth Projections Method - A summary o f projects contained in an
adopted general plan or related plannin g document or in a prior en vironmental
document which has been adopted or ce rtified, which described or evaluate d
regional or area wide cond itions contributing to the cumulative impact (Section
15130).
The certified General Plan EI R utilized the l ist method for cumulative impact
analysis due to the updated General Plan and revised Zoning Ordinance addressing
all properties in the City, proj ected decline in developm ent square foo tage, and
stability in housing population. The Cities of Hun tington Park, Commerce, Bell,
Maywood, and Los Angeles, an d the County of Lo s Angeles were consulted in the
preparation of a list of large development projects. Cumulative impacts associated
with the adoption and implementation of the certified General Plan EIR wa s
analyzed when considered with planned developments in the surrounding
communities.
The following discusses the cumulative impacts associated with ado pting and
implementing the proposed Vernon General Plan and zoning ordinance update.
Air Quality
The context for assessing cumulative air quality impacts in the Sout h Coast Ai r
Basin is in terms of national and state criteria pollutant standards. The proposed
General Plan and zoning ordinance upda te is consistent with the AQMP, as
discussed in Section 4.1; ther efore, the project will not confli ct with long-term
implementation of the AQMP and the cumulative, Basin-wide impacts it is designed
to reduce.
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The City will continue to eva luate short-term, construction-related impacts and
long-term impacts for discretionary land use projects, so that best available control
measures can be applied, where warranted, to minimize the effe cts of individual
development projects. Thresholds recommended by the SCAQMD will continue to
be the preferred criteria for determining the level of impact significance at the
project level of review. The propo sed project would not authorize any particular
project or any exemptions from or conflicts with the AQMP and would not result in
any direct air quality impacts.
However, as determined in the certified General Plan EIR, potential development
projects in the surrounding area would represent substantial new development to
the region that w ill attract new vehicle trips and generate associated pollutant
emissions. Despite land use policies and practices and regional efforts to redu ce
pollutant emissions, emissions associated with regional development, when added
to existing pollutant emissions, are anticipated to result in continu ed overall
emission levels in excess of SCAQMD thresholds. Alth ough Vernon and other
jurisdictions will b e required to adop t and implement measures to work toward
AQMP air quality improvement goals, the increase is cumulatively considerable.
Therefore, consistent with the certified General Plan EIR, the propo sed project’s
contribution to cumulative air quality impa cts would be significant and
unavoidable. As t he proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance u pdate would
result in reduced development intensity compared to the certified General Plan EIR,
cumulative impacts as a result of the proposed project would not be increased.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
The context for assessing cumulative hazardous materials impacts involves existing
and potential development within the planning are a and those surrounding areas
that could result in the transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials or wastes.
Typical uses would include industrial activities, utility p roviders, and waste
management services.
As future development occurs within the planning area, the possibility exists that
industries using hazardous materials will locate proximate to sensitive uses. The
cumulative impact of regional development on public safety is potentially
significant, but can be redu ced to a less th an significant level through
implementation of the mitigation measures included in the ce rtified Program EIR,
including continued implementation of the City o f Vernon’s Hazardous Materials
Monitoring Program and con tinued implementation activities to a ssure that
hazardous wastes generated by Vernon businesses are handled and disposed of
according to federal, state, and local regulations. Vernon will continue to require
every business to maintain a list of material safety data sheets for the chemicals
and other hazardous materials used or stored on site in accordance with law, and to
provide that list to the Fire Department and Environmenta l Health Department.
Enforcement of state, county, and local hazardous material regulations will redu ce
significant public health hazards to a le ss than significant level. A s a resu lt,
consistent with the certifie d Program EIR, implementation of the focused General
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Plan and zoning ordinance update will resu lt in n o significant cumulative impact
with respect to hazards and hazardous materials.
Noise
Implementation of the proposed focused General Plan and zoning ordinance update
would not generate new stationary noise sources outside of the planning area and
would not, therefore, result in cumulatively considerable noise impacts involving
stationary sources. Additional traffic volumes associated with future growth in the
planning area would combine with regional traffic on major, inter-jurisdictiona l
roads and highways leading to Vernon that would contribute to cumulative effects
involving roadway noise. Consistent with the findings of the certified EIR, the level
of traffic noise att ributable to Vernon-based trips that will occu r outside of the
planning area will in crease gradually, over a long period of time, and would not
result in cumulatively considerable changes in roadway noise levels in the context
of regional traffic growth.
Utilities
The analysis in Section 4.5 - Utilities assesses the cumulative, long-term impact of
growth within the planning area on water sup ply and solid waste disposal
capabilities. As concluded for both of th ese issue areas and consistent with the
certified EIR, impacts will be less than significant.
Cities in the imme diate area use the same water sources a nd same landfills as
Vernon. Both water supplies and land fill space are diminishing resources in th e
region. Conservation and recycling efforts are vigorously pursued at local and state
levels to prolong the life of these re sources. Fo resight and planning represent
important strategies to address long-term shortfalls. However, over the life o f the
focused General Plan and zoning ordinance update, these resources are anticipated
to become increasingly stressed. The certified EIR concluded that conservatively,
cumulative long-term impacts should be considered significant.
Transportation
The SCAG regional traffic model was used to assess impact accounts for regional
cumulative growth. Based on the analysis contained in Section 4.4 - Transportation
of this EI R, long-term implementation of the focused Gen eral Plan and zoning
ordinance update and cumulative regional growth will result in the reduction of the
level of servi ce (LOS) to L OS F fr om the previous 2030 General Plan prior to
mitigation at the following intersections:
Soto Street at Vernon Avenue
Downey Road at Bandini Boulevard
Although the propo sed update would no t substantially increase future projected
2035 impacts compared to the current 2030 General Plan, 21 intersections are
projected to operate at LOS E and F in the absence of any improvements to the
circulation network.
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Implementation of mitigation measures identified in the Program EIR may allow the
City to maintain its level of service objectives for the local road network over the
long term. Funding has been secured and implementation of the L os Angeles
County Automated Traffic Sur veillance and Control Syste m (ATSAC) has begun.
However, no funding has been identified for mitigation measures listed in the
Program EIR. The only other funded improvement is the extension of 26th Street,
which has been completed since 2007. Further, the responsibility of funding and
completing I-710 improvements lies with Caltrans. As su ch, construction of the
bridge and freeway improvements cannot be guaranteed as traffic impact mitigation
measures for the purposes of this EIR. The number of intersections projected to
operate at a level of service w orse than the City’s adopted minimum of LOS D will
remain the same as the certified G eneral Plan, but will increase from 16
intersections during existing conditions to 18 with implem entation of the proposed
General Plan and zoning ordinance update. The proposed General Plan Update will
not result in substantial changes in long-term traffic impacts when compared to the
analysis provided in the certified EIR, as discussed in Sectio n 4.4. I mpacts will
remain significant and unavoidable.
Growth-Inducing Impacts
Growth-inducing effects in clude ways in which the proposed Genera l Plan an d
zoning ordinance update could foster economic or population growth, or the
construction of additional hou sing, either directly or indirectly, in the surrounding
environment. A prime exa mple is a major infrastructure project or road extension
which provides urban service capacities to currently und eveloped areas, thus
removing an obstacle to population growth.
The proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update is specifically intended to
provide for the orderly gro wth of the planning area to achieve economic,
environmental and quality of life benefits. Nothing in the General Plan and zoning
ordinance update propo ses new infrastructure systems to facilitate growth of
undeveloped areas that were not proposed in the existing General Plan. There are
no proposed policies, regulatio ns, or ord inances that are part of the project or
implied by the General Plan a nd zoning ordinance update t hat will e ncourage or
enable significantly higher levels of growth than have been anticipated in regional
forecasts by SCAG. Improvements to the road, storm drain, potable water, and
sewer systems, in cluding those listed in this Supplemental EIR, are intended to
achieve desired levels of service as grow th occurs, rather than facilitate growth
beyond what is p lanned for in the existing General Plan. Proje cts permitted
pursuant to land use poli cy will provide for ad ditional housing, an emergency
shelter, an expande d commercial district, slaughtering and rendering use, an d
trucking and freight terminals.
Energy Conservation
Introduction
This energy conservation analysis has been prepared pursuant to California Public
Resources Code Section 21100(b)(3) and Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines.
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The purpose of this analysis is to asse ss the short- and long-term energy deman d
of the proposed project, identify proposed and required conservation measures, and
assess the extent to which the proposed project would conserve energy. Project
energy demand will not be wasteful, inefficient, or unn ecessary if it doe s not
increase energy demand over typical construction and operating requirements.
Appendix F of the State CEQA Guideline s states that the goal of assessing energy
conservation in a project is to ensure the wise and efficient use of energy. Energy
efficiency is achieved by de creasing energy consumption, decreasing reliance on
fossil fuels, and increasing reliance on renewable energy sources. The guidelines
for analysis of energy con servation provided in Appendix F of the State CEQA
Guidelines are provided herein.
CEQA Appendix F: Energy Conservation
I. Introduction
The goal of conserving energy implies the wise and efficient use of energy.
The means of achieving this goal include:
(1) decreasing overall per capita energy consumption,
(2) decreasing reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas and oil, and
(3) increasing reliance on renewable energy sources.
In order to assure that energy imp lications are considered in pro ject
decisions, the California Environmental Quality Act requires that EIRs include
a discussion of th e potential energy impacts of proposed projects, with
particular emphasis on avo iding or reducing inefficient, wasteful and
unnecessary consumption of energy (see Public Resources Code section
21100(b)(3)). Energy conservation implies that a project’s cost effectiveness
be reviewed not only in dollars, but also in terms of energy requirements.
For many projects, cost effectiveness ma y be determined mo re by ene rgy
efficiency than by initial dollar costs. A lead agency may consider the extent
to which an energy source serving the project has already undergone
environmental review that adequately analyzed and mitigated the effects of
energy production.
II. EIR Contents
Potentially significant ener gy implications of a proj ect shall be considered in
an EIR to the extent relevant and applicable to the project. The following list
of energy impact possibilities and po tential conservation measures is
designed to assist in the preparation of an EIR. In many instances specific
items may not apply or addition al items may be needed. Where item s listed
below are applicable or relevant to the project, they should be considered in
the EIR.
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A. Project Description may include the following items:
1. Energy consuming equipment and processes which will b e used
during construction, operation and/or removal of the proj ect. I f
appropriate, this discussion should consider the energy
intensiveness of materials and equipment required for the project.
2. The effects of the project on lo cal and regional energy supplies and
on requirements for additional capacity.
3. The effects o f the project on peak and base period demands for
electricity and other forms of energy.
4. The degree to which the project co mplies with e xisting energy
standards.
5. The effects of the project on energy resources.
6. The project’s projected transportation energy use requirements and
its overall use of efficient transportation alternatives.
B. Mitigation Measures may include:
1. Potential measures to reduce wasteful, inefficient and unnecessary
consumption of energy during construction, operation, maintenance
and/or removal. The discussion should explain why certain
measures were incorporated in the project and why other measures
were dismissed.
2. The potential of siting, orientation, and design to m inimize energy
consumption, including transportation energy, increase water
conservation and reduce solid waste.
3. The potential for reducing peak energy demand.
4. Alternative fuels (particularly renewable ones) or energy systems.
5. Energy conservation which could result from recycling efforts.
C. Alternatives should be compared in terms of overall energy
consumption and in terms of reducing wasteful, inefficient and
unnecessary consumption of energy.
D. Unavoidable Adverse Effects may include wasteful, inefficient and
unnecessary consumption of energy during the project construction,
operation, maintenance and/or removal that cannot be feasibly
mitigated.
E. Irreversible Commitment of Resources may include a discussion of how
the project preempts future e nergy development or future energy
conservation.
F. Short-Term gains versus Long-Term Impacts can be com pared by
calculating the project’s energy costs over the project’s lifetime.
G. Growth-Inducing Effects may include the estimated energy
consumption of growth induced by the project.
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Energy Demand
Short-term energy demand would result from development construction pursuant
to implementation of the p roposed project. This would include energy demand
from worker and vendor vehicle trips an d construction equipment usage. Long -
term energy deman d would result from operation of variou s development types
pursuant to implementation of the pro posed General Plan a nd zoning ordinance
update. This would typically include energy demand from vehicle trips, electricity
and natural ga s usage, and water and wastewater conve yance. Th is section
generally describes the energy needs of these activities.
Construction Activities
The proposed General Plan an d zoning ordinance update will not dire ctly result in
construction of any development or infrastructure; however, future d evelopment
supported by the policies o f the General Plan will resu lt in short-te rm energy
demand. Short-term energy demand will occur during site preparation, grading,
building construction, paving, and p ainting activities associated with n ew
development. Energy demand results from use of equipment, worker, vendor, and
hauling trips.
Operational Activities
The proposed General Plan an d zoning ordinance update will not dire ctly result in
operation of any de velopment or infrastructure; however, future development
supported by the policies of the G eneral Plan will result in l ong-term energy
demand. Long-term energy demand will occur primarily from m obile sources,
electricity and natural gas use, and water and wastewater.
Mobile Sources
Mobile source energy demand primarily is associated with individual vehicle energy
demand and therefore gasoline and d iesel fuel primarily as well a s electricity
increasingly for electric vehicles. Mob ile source energy demand may also be
associated with public transportation such as buses and trains associated with
natural gas, diesel fuel, or electricity. Of all op erational energy de mands, the
proposed General Plan and zo ning ordinance update seeks most to reduce the
energy demand of mobile sources through improved land use and circulation
network planning to reduce reliance on individual vehicle s and promote use of
public transportation as well as non-moto rized transportation such as walking and
biking. By seeking to reduce the amount of individ ual vehicle usage, the proposed
General Plan and zoning ordin ance update would achieve reductions in mobile
source operational energy demand.
Electricity and Natural Gas Use
Electricity and natural gas wo uld be req uired to p rovide energy to the proposed
development of residential, commercial, industrial and other land uses provided for
in the proposed General Plan and zoning ordinance update. All new de velopment
and redevelopment would be subject to current CBC requirements for buildin g
energy efficiency. Other opp ortunities would also continu e to be availa ble to
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existing and new development to incorporate energy saving feature s or renewable
energy sources into buildings.
Water and Wastewater
Electricity will indire ctly be required to treat and convey water to and convey
wastewater from de velopment that implements th e proposed General Plan and
zoning ordinance update. Pursuant to th e Water Conservation in Landscaping Act,
outdoor water use will continue to be regulated for new development to plan
landscaping accordingly and conserve water.
Energy Conservation
The project will be subject to state water efficiency regulations pursuant to the
2011 California Building Code (CBC) th at will reduce long-term project energy
demand. These requirements would reduce wasteful, inefficient, and u nnecessary
consumption of energy over the long-term.
California Building Code
Pursuant to the 2010 CBC CALGREEN requir ements, the project will be subject to
the following requirements:
20 percent reduction in water demand (5.303.2)
20 percent reduction in wastewater discharges (5.303.4)
Reduce Water and Wastewater Demand (5.303.2 & 5.303.4)
The minimum 20 percent reduction in water demand and wastewater discharges
would decrease indoor water demand. This would result in a concurrent reduction
in energy demand to supply, treat, and convey water and wastewater.
Conclusion
The conservation of energy will result fro m implementation of the CBC, Regional
Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Reduction Plan, and General Plan policies seeking to
maximize the use of clean and alternative fuel and power. With implementation of
existing regulations and proposed policies, energy demand for development that
implements the pro posed General Plan and zoning ordinance update will not b e
wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary.
Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes
Over the long term, development projects pursued consistent with updated General
Plan land use policy and the revised Zoning Ordinance provisions will result in the
consumption of non-renewable resources such as construction materials and, once
projects are operational, the use of energy resources for heating, cooling, industry,
transportation, etc. This use will have an irreversible effect on such resources.
The updated General Plan and revised Zon ing Ordinance could result in
development of urban uses in the few remaining lots in the City that are currently
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vacant. Once developed, reversion to a less urb an use or open spa ce is h ighly
unlikely.
The irreversible commitment of limited resources is inherent in any de velopment
project, or in the case o f the General Plan u pdate, cumulative development
projects. Resources anticipated to be i rreversibly committed over the approximate
20-year life of the General Plan update include, but are not limited to, lumber and
other related forest products; sand, grave l, and concre te; petrochemicals;
construction materials; steel, copper, lead an d other metals; and water.
Implementation of the General Plan update represents a long-term commitment to
the consumption of fossil fuel oil and natural gas.
Unavoidable Significant Environmental Impacts
Consistent with th e certified General Plan EIR, implem entation of the update d
General Plan and revised Zon ing Ordinance will result in the following significant,
unavoidable project-level and cumulative impacts:
Air Quality: Cumulative
Traffic: Cumulative impact on surface streets and Interstate 710
Utilities: Cumulative impact on water and landfill resources
Introduction 1
Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
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2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
8 Preparation Team
9 References
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Effects Found Not to Be Significant 7.0
CEQA Guidelines Section 15128 requires a statement indicating the re ason that
various possible significant effects are determined not to be significant and
therefore are not discussed in the EIR. Th e Initial Study prepared for the City of
Vernon Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update and circulated on
September 13, 2012 determined that the impacts listed below would not occur or
would be less tha n significant; therefore, these topics have not b een further
analyzed in this SEIR. Please refer to Appendix A (Initial Study) for explanations of
the basis for these conclusions.
Aesthetics
Scenic Vistas – No Impact
Scenic Resources – No Impact
Visual Character – No Impact
Agriculture Resources
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program – No Impact
Agricultural Zoning and Land Use – No Impact
Farmland Conversion – No Impact
Biological Resources
Sensitive Natural Communities – No Impact
Wetlands – No Impact
Wildlife Migration – No Impact
Conservation Planning – No Impact
Cultural Resources
Historical Resources – Less than Significant Impact
Archaeological Resources – Less than Significant Impact
Paleontological Resources – No Impact
Human Remains – No Impact
Geology and Soils
Surface Fault Rupture – Less than Significant Impact
Strong Seismic Ground Shaking – Less than Significant Impact
Liquefaction – Less than Significant Impact
Landslides – No Impact
Loss of Topsoil – Less than Significant Impact
Expansive Soils – Less than Significant Impact
Septic Tanks – No Impact
Hydrology and Water Quality
Water and Wastewater Standards – Less than Significant Impact
Groundwater Supplies and Recharge – Less than Significant Impact
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On – and Off-Site Erosion – Less than Significant Impact
On- and Off-Site Flooding – Less than Significant Impact
Storm Drain Capacity and Runoff – Less than Significant Impact
100-Year Flooding and Housing – Less than Significant Impact
Impedance or Redirection of 100-Year Flooding – Le ss than Sign ificant
Impact
Dam or Levee Failure – Less than Significant Impact
Seiche, Tsunami, or Mudflow – No Impact
Stormwater Velocity and Runoff – Less than Significant Impact
Land Use and Planning
Division of Communities – No Impact
Planning Conflicts – Less than Significant Impact
Conservation Planning – No Impact
Mineral Resources
Loss of Mineral Resources – No Impact
Population and Housing
Population Growth – Less than Significant Impact
Displacement of Housing – No Impact
Displacement or People – No Impact
Public Services
Schools – Less than Significant Impact
Parks – Less than Significant Impact
Other Services – Less than Significant Impact
Recreation
Deterioration of Facilities – Less than Significant Impact
Expansion of Facilities – Less than Significant Impact
Introduction 1
Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
References 9
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2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
8 Preparation Team
9 References
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 8.0-1
Preparation Team 8.0
Lead Agency
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water
Environmental Analysis
MIG | Hogle-Ireland, Inc.
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 110
Riverside, California 92507
Laura Stetson, Principal
Christopher Brown, Director of Environmental Services
Russell Brady, Project Associate
Genevieve Sharrow, Project Associate
Olivia Young, Project Associate
Transportation and Traffic
Kunzman Associates
1111 Town & Country Road, Suite 34
Orange, California 92868
William Kunzman, PE, Principal
Carl Ballard, LEED GA, Principal Associate
Robert Kunzman, Senior Associate
Amy Kim, EIT, Associate
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Executive Summary 2
Project Description 3
Environmental Impact Analysis 4
Alternatives 5
Analysis of Long Term Effects 6
Effects Found Not to be Significant 7
Preparation Team 8
Organizations and Persons Consulted 9
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2 Executive Summary
3 Project Description
4 Environmental Impact Analysis
5 Alternatives
6 Analysis of Long Term Effects
7 Effects Found Not to be Significant
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Supplemental
En vironmental Im pact Rep ort
(State Clearinghouse No. 2007061031)
City of Vernon
Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
Lead Agency:
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
December 2014
Volume 2
Appendix A Notice of Preparation/Initial Study
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DRAFT INITIAL STUDY
City of Vernon
Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
September 12, 2012
Lead Agency:
City of Vernon
Department of Community Services & Water
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Consultant to the Lead Agency:
Hogle-Ireland, Inc.
630 North Rosemead Boulevard, Suite 150
Pasadena, CA 91107
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
2 Project Description ............................................................................................... 3
2.1 – Project Title .............................................................................................. 3
2.2 – Lead Agency Name and Address .................................................................. 3
2.3 – Contact Person and Phone Number .............................................................. 3
2.4 – Project Location......................................................................................... 3
2.5 – Project Sponsor’s Name and Address ........................................................... 3
2.6 – General Plan Land Use Designation .............................................................. 3
2.7 – Zoning District .......................................................................................... 3
2.8 – Project Description..................................................................................... 3
2.9 – Project Objectives ...................................................................................... 8
2.10 – Surrounding Land Uses .............................................................................. 8
2.11 – Environmental Setting ................................................................................ 9
2.12 – Required Approvals .................................................................................... 9
2.13 – Other Public Agencies Whose Approval Is Required ...................................... 10
Assumptions...................................................................................................... 10
3 Determination .................................................................................................... 19
3.1 – Environmental Factors Potentially Affected .................................................. 19
3.2 – Determination ......................................................................................... 19
4 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ................................................................. 21
4.1 – Aesthetics ............................................................................................... 21
4.2 – Agriculture and Forest Resources ............................................................... 23
4.3 – Air Quality .............................................................................................. 25
4.4 – Biological Resources ................................................................................ 27
4.5 – Cultural Resources ................................................................................... 29
4.6 – Geology and Soils .................................................................................... 31
4.7 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions ....................................................................... 35
4.8 – Hazards and Hazardous Materials .............................................................. 36
4.9 – Hydrology and Water Quality .................................................................... 38
4.10 – Land Use and Planning ............................................................................. 42
4.11 – Mineral Resources.................................................................................... 44
4.12 – Noise ..................................................................................................... 45
4.13 – Population and Housing ............................................................................ 47
4.14 – Public Services ........................................................................................ 49
4.15 – Recreation .............................................................................................. 51
4.16 – Transportation and Traffic ......................................................................... 52
4.17 – Utilities and Service Systems .................................................................... 55
4.18 – Mandatory Findings of Significance ............................................................ 58
5 References ........................................................................................................ 61
5.1 – List of Preparers ...................................................................................... 61
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Regional Context and Vicinity Map ......................................................... 11
Exhibit 2: Proposed General Plan Land Use Map ..................................................... 13
Exhibit 3: Proposed Zoning Map ........................................................................... 15
Exhibit 4: Proposed Housing Sites ........................................................................ 17
Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update 1
1 Introduction
The City of Vernon (Lead Agency) adopted comprehensive updates to the City of Vernon General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance on December 3, 2007. The General Plan is a comprehensive, long-
range plan that guides decisions relating to land use, transportation, housing, public safety, use
of open space and natural resources, parks and recreation, and noise in the community. The
Zoning Ordinance implements the land use policies contained in the General Plan. In conjunction
with approval of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance in 2007, the Vernon City Council certified
a Final Program Environmental Impact Report (General Plan and Zoning Ordinance EIR) (State
Clearinghouse No. [SCH] 2007061031), which evaluated, at a program level of analysis, the
environmental consequences of long-term implementation General Plan. The Program EIR also
examined alternatives to the project and recommended mitigation measures that would reduce or
avoid the project’s significant impacts. The General Plan and Zoning Ordinance EIR found that the
project would result in the following significant impacts that could not be fully mitigated:
traffic on local surface streets and freeways (at both the project level and on a cumulative
basis),
cumulative air quality impacts
cumulative utilities impacts
The City of Vernon has prepared this Initial Study for use in determining whether the impacts
associated with the currently proposed General Plan Amendments, Zoning Ordinance
Amendments, and Zoning Map changes (collectively referred to as the “project” or “Proposed
Focused Update”) were addressed in the 2007 General Plan EIR. Based on the analysis contained
in this Initial Study, the City will determine whether a subsequent or supplemental EIR – or no
further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code
§ 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (Government Code § 15000 et seq.) — is required.
Under CEQA, a subsequent or supplemental EIR to a previously certified EIR is required if one or
more of the following circumstances arises:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions in the
previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects, or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects (CEQA
Guidelines, § 15162, subd. (a)(1));
(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is
undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement
of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified significant effects (CEQA Guidelines, § 15162, subd. [a][2]); or
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been
known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified
as complete, shows any of the following:
(a) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR;
(b) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in
the previous EIR;
(c) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would, in fact,
be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the
project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or
alternative; or
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(d) Mitigation measures or alternatives, which are considerably different from those
analyzed in the certified EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects
on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation
measure or alternative (CEQA Guidelines, §15162, subd. (3)(a)–(d), see also Pub.
Resources Code, § 21166).
The lead agency may choose to prepare a supplement to an EIR rather than a subsequent EIR if:
(1) Any of the conditions described in Section 15162 would require the preparation of a
subsequent EIR, and
(2) Only minor additions or changes would be necessary to make the previous EIR adequately
apply to the project in the changed situation (CEQA Guidelines, § 15163).
The 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance EIR is available for review at the City of Vernon
Community Services and Water Department, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058.
This Initial Study concludes that a Supplemental EIR to the Vernon General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR is required for the Proposed Focused Update. Only minor additions or
changes would be necessary to make the previous EIR adequately apply to the proposed project
in the changed situation, as only very limited land use changes are proposed.
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2.1 – Project Title
City of Vernon Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
2.2 – Lead Agency Name and Address
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
2.3 – Contact Person and Phone Number
S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water
(323)583-8811
2.4 – Project Location
The project applies to all parcels within the City of Vernon and the City’s sphere of influence.
Vernon is located in the central portion of Los Angeles County, directly south of downtown Los
Angeles. Vernon is adjacent to the cities of Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Maywood, and
Commerce. The City’s planning area encompasses approximately 5.2 square miles. Exhibit 1
(Regional Location and Vicinity Map) illustrates the Vernon’s location within Los Angeles County
and its local context.
2.5 – Project Sponsor’s Name and Address
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
2.6 – General Plan Land Use Designation
Industrial with various overlays (see Exhibit 2)
2.7 – Zoning District
Industrial with various overlays (see Exhibit 3)
2.8 – Project Description
The City of Vernon adopted a comprehensive update to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance in
2007. A Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) was prepared at the time and certified by
the Vernon City Council. In the past, the City has adopted and implemented land use policy that
allowed for very limited housing in Vernon (restricted to existing residences) due to the unique
and ubiquitous industrial nature of the City. However, in 2011 the City Council committed to
implementing new good governance practices that included adopting land use policies aimed at
increasing the voting populous. Specifically, the City has determined that additional properties
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could be designated for residential use and has identified specific locations where new housing
development would be permitted to occur. The City has drafted land use policies and zoning
regulations that would allow such development to occur.
The proposed project consists of several components:
• Housing Element Update (2014-2021) to comply with State Housing Element law regarding
timely updates and to include information on potential housing sites in the City by revising
existing land-use policy which prohibited new housing. The Housing Element identifies two
sites where residential housing could be permitted and one site where an emergency
shelter could be permitted.
• Update to the Land Use Element to introduce new Overlays: Housing and Emergency
Shelter.
• Update to the Land Use Element to expand commercial and trucking uses: Land Use
Element policies regarding commercial and trucking and freight uses have been revised to
expand where these uses can be established in the City.
• Update the Resources, Safety, and Noise Elements to comply with recently passed State
laws and update pertinent information.
• Update the Implementation Plan (Appendix A) with new applicable policies related to the
above revised policy changes.
• Revise the Zoning Ordinance to create implementing zoning overlays for new General Plan
land use designation overlays and/or policies—Housing, Emergency Shelter, Truck and
Freight Terminal Overlay—and to expand the area to which the Commercial Overlay
applies. Additional clean-up items which do not affect the policy direction of the Zoning
Ordinance are also included in this project.
• Potential housing project at 4675 52nd Drive. The City has received multiple proposals for a
residential development at this location. The potential of locating new housing at this
location is reviewed in this Initial Study.
Each of these components is discussed in more detail below. For the purposes of this Initial
Study, the focused update to the Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, including the
potential housing project at 4675 52nd Drive, is collectively referred to as “the project” and “the
Proposed Focused Update.” The “planning area” is the area to which the project applies; this
includes all parcels within the City of Vernon and its sphere of influence.
Update to General Plan Elements
Housing Element
The Vernon 2014-2021 Housing Element meets the very specific requirements of state law
regarding the content of housing elements (Government Code, Section 65580 et seq.). State law
requires that the Housing Element be updated at least every eight years, on a timeline consistent
with the Regional Transportation Plan, unless extended by the legislature. Article 10.6, Section
65580–65589.8, Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code sets forth the legal
requirements for a housing element and encourages the provision of affordable and decent
housing in suitable living environments for all communities to meet statewide goals. The 2014-
2021 Housing Element update is a policy document by the City of Vernon regarding its current
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and projected future housing needs (as identified by the State Housing and Community
Development Department, or HCD) and the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG), and the City’s goals, policies, and programs to address those identified needs.
Specifically, the element details:
Population characteristics and trends
Employment characteristics
The types of households in Vernon
Special needs populations
Housing characteristics and trends
Constraints on the development of new housing
Housing resources (available vacant and underutilized sites, financial resources)
How the City will work to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation
assigned by SCAG and otherwise achieve housing goals
Given Vernon’s status as an industrial city, the Housing Element has, in the past, promulgated the
policy that no new housing will be constructed in Vernon due to the safety risks posed by the
multitude of industries operating there, including many that involve the use, transport, and
production of hazardous wastes. This 2014-20214 Housing Element revises that policy and
identifies two potential sites for housing development that have been deemed most suitable. One
of these sites is designated with a Housing Overlay in the Land Use Element. The Housing
Element also addresses new State laws, including SB 2 (codified as Government Code Section
65583[a][4]), which requires jurisdictions to identify a zone in which to permit emergency
(homeless) shelters by right. The Housing Element identifies an area designated with an
Emergency Shelter Overlay in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. See Exhibit 4 for locations
of both potential housing and emergency shelter sites.
Additional updates include new U.S. Census information and information to comply with SB 812
related to persons with developmental disabilities. The State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD) will review the draft element to determine whether it meets the
requirements of state law.
Land Use Element
The Land Use Element identifies the physical form of Vernon and how land will be used over the
long term. This element sets forth the location, type, and intensity uses, and also establishes the
desired mix and relationship between uses. Land use designations identify the types and nature
of development permitted throughout the planning area. The goals and policies contained in this
element provide the foundation for maintaining Vernon as a regional manufacturing and industrial
center, while allowing for some commercial uses and public facilities. These policies were retained
in this Proposed Focused Update.
In recognition of Vernon’s unique status as an exclusively industrial city, the 2007 General Plan
established a single land use category (Industrial) and three overlay districts: Commercial,
Rendering, and Slaughtering. The Focused Update proposes to expand the area to which the
Commercial Overlay applies. Also, regulations will permit ancillary commercial uses throughout
the City on weekends, to be implemented by the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, two new overlay
districts are proposed to be added: the Housing Overlay and the Emergency Shelter Overlay.
Each of these overlay districts apply to one specific site within the City, respectively, that has
been identified as most suitable for these uses. The Housing Overlay would permit up to an
additional 60 units in the City of Vernon.
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Housing Overlay District
The Housing Overlay District is proposed to apply to one vacant parcel located on the east
side of the City. The Housing Overlay District is applicable only to sites that have been
specifically identified by the City and determined to be the best locations for housing, given
surrounding uses, proximity to services and amenities, and distance from safety hazards.
Residential uses are permitted in this district with a Conditional Use Permit or other
discretionary review, such as a Development Agreement, given the unique safety constraints
in Vernon.
Emergency Shelter Overlay District
The Emergency Shelter Overlay District is proposed to apply to a single vacant parcel located
in the northwest corner of the City. The Emergency Shelter Overlay District is applicable only
to sites that have been specifically identified by the City and determined to be appropriate
locations for emergency shelters. This District is intended to comply with requirements of
Government Code Section 65583(a)(4), as discussed in the Housing Element.
Safety Element
The Safety Element establishes policies to protect the community from natural and human-caused
hazards. The element includes a discussion of those features within or near the planning area
that represent a potential danger to buildings/structures, public facilities, and infrastructure. The
element establishes goals, policies, and plans to minimize dangers to residents, workers, and
visitors associated with seismic hazards, flooding, and hazardous materials.
The Safety Element was updated to achieve consistency with new land use and housing policies,
and to comply with AB 162, enacted in 2007 and effective in 2009. AB 162 revised multiple
sections of the Government Code and requires flood risk management information to be included
in the Safety Element. As part of this update, new Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) flood maps were added to the Safety Element. Policies were slightly revised to reflect
updated housing policy. The underlying preexisting Safety Element goals remain the same.
Resources Element
The Resources Element contains goals and policies that encourage conservation and management
of both cultural and natural resources, including water resources, open space, energy resources,
air quality, historic buildings and sites.
The project proposes limited changes associated with the Focused General Plan update for the
Resources Element. Specifically, the information related to the Urban Water Management Plan
(UWMP) applicable to the City was updated to reflect information in the most recently adopted
UWMP (2010). Additionally, a policy was added related to AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions
Act of 2006 and SB 375 (2008), to consult with regional governmental groups to coordinate land
use, circulation, and infrastructure planning. Additional changes were made to achieve
consistency regarding the City’s housing policy, specifically the policy change to permit housing in
very limited locations in the City rather than prohibiting new housing. The underlying preexisting
Resources Element goals remain the same.
Noise Element
The Noise Element focuses on minimizing community noise by identifying its sources and
assessing alternative methods to reduce impacts. The element establishes policies to abate noise
and reduce the detrimental health effects associated with excessive noise levels. The element
identifies noise standards and land use compatibility guidelines to be used in the assessment of
development proposals to protect noise-sensitive land uses from excessive noise.
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The project proposes limited changes to the Noise Element to reflect revised housing policy. The
underlying preexisting Noise Element goals remain the same.
Implementation Plan
The General Plan includes a comprehensive Implementation Plan that provides direction for
translating goals and policies to specific actions. The Implementation Plan serves as a basis for
making future programming decisions related to the assignment of staff and the expenditure of
City funds. The Implementation Plan identifies individual program responsibility, funding sources,
and a timeframe for completion. A limited number of new actions were added to the
Implementation Plan to correlate with new policies in the General Plan.
Update to Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map
Updates to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map (Exhibit 3) are largely intended to achieve
consistency between the revisions proposed in the Focused General Plan update and the Zoning
Ordinance. Additional policy changes include: 1) expanding the Commercial Overlay zone and
permitting ancillary commercial on weekends throughout the City, 2) establishing a new Truck
and Freight Terminal Overlay District to certain areas of the City, and providing related
development standards, and 3) completing minor clean up of language in the Ordinance to
facilitate its interpretation.
General Plan Consistency and Commercial Overlay Expansion
The City prepared revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to achieve consistency with Land Use
Element Overlay Districts, goals, policies, and implementation measures specified in the General
Plan. These revisions include a new Housing Overlay District and Emergency Shelter Overlay
District in both the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map, and related use, development, and site
planning standards for these new overlays. Additional changes include revisions to commercial
uses policy, as indicated in the General Plan Land Use Element. These changes are reflected in
the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance with the revisions to regulations for ancillary
commercial uses (permitted on weekends) and expansion of the Commercial Overlay on the
Zoning Map. Additional regulations are included for parking and loading standards for different
types of commercial uses.
Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zoning District
The City proposes to establish a new Zoning Overlay District. This overlay would correlate to the
new Truck and Freight Overlay in the General Plan. The Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay
District as proposed is represented in Exhibit 3. Development standards, including site planning
standards and allowable uses, are included in the Zoning Ordinance amendments. Whereas truck
and freight terminals would not be allowed elsewhere in the City, this amendment proposes to
allow these uses, subject to development standards and a Conditional Use Permit, within the new
Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay District.
Clean Up Items
Section 26.2.3, Definitions, of the Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be updated to increase clarity
in interpretation and implement the above policy changes. The definitions of community facilities,
floor-area ratio, freight terminal, incidental use, retail use, slaughtering, truck terminal, and
warehouse use will be updated, and definitions will be added for hazardous waste facility, indoor
recycling facility, outdoor recycling facility, solid waste facility, and trade school.
Section 26.4.1 - Zones, Permitted Uses, Development Standards, and Site Planning Standards is
proposed to be updated with the following changes:
1) additional uses permitted by right were added
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2) uses permitted with a conditional use permit were added or revised
3) buffer requirements for acutely hazardous materials within 500 feet of a school are added
4) screening of outdoor storage activities modified; clarifications on water usage
requirements for conditional use permits
5) interpretations by the Community Services Director regarding measurements and
exceptions to standards
6) clarifications on parking access, parking space size, vehicle maneuvering, and street
dedication
7) extension of amortization of nonconforming outdoor activities and storage to 2020
8) other minor clarification and typographical changes
Proposed Residential Project at 4675 52nd Drive
To institute good governance practices, including expansion of the voting population in Vernon,
the City has identified a site at 4675 52nd Drive as possibly appropriate for new housing
development. This is the only location in the City that is proposed to be designated with the
Housing Overlay District as part of the Focused General Plan update. The parcel is owned by the
City of Vernon and would be developed by a yet-to-be determined developer, if this project,
including General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments, is approved. To meet good
governance agreed-upon deadlines for achieving new housing development in Vernon, the City
issued a Request for Proposals on April 19, 2012 for development proposals for new housing on
this 2.06-acre site. Project proposals were received in July 2012, all proposing exclusively
residential use and yielding between 31 and 61 total units. Three development proposals will be
considered; these three proposals will provide the framework for environmental analysis in this
Initial Study. However, potential unit yield of the three proposed projects to be considered is 35
to 45 units, consistent with the City policy direction for this site. All development proposals
include provisions for on-site open space/amenities, buffering (through setbacks) from the
adjacent railroad spur, and on-site parking.
No permitted activities or approved actions will occur related to any potential residential
development on this site until and if General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments are
completed and this CEQA review process has been completed.
2.9 – Project Objectives
This update is being pursued so that the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance are consistent
with State law and consistent with each other, and to provide policy direction for additional
housing sites within the City to forward City policy to expand the voting population in Vernon.
Other objectives of the General Plan remain unchanged. Specifically, the City’s intent is to
continue to support the ongoing industrial character of the City, while recognizing the changing
industrial environment throughout the United States and globally, and to respond appropriately.
2.10 – Surrounding Land Uses
The project applies to all parcels within the City of Vernon and its sphere of influence. Vernon is
adjacent to the cities of Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Maywood, and Commerce. Surrounding
uses in these cities include residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
With regard to proposed General Plan land use changes and related consistency Zoning Map
changes, the two new General Plan Overlay Districts are applied to one parcel each. The proposed
Housing Overlay site is at the southeast edge of the City, on vacant site. To the south, in the City
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of Maywood, are residential uses in the form of single-family and multi-family housing. To the
west and north are vacant parcels; the Los Angeles River lies farther north. To the east are
industrial uses.
The Emergency Shelter Overlay District is located near the intersection of Alameda Street and E.
25th Street, near the Alameda Corridor freight rail line. The site is currently vacant. Surrounding
uses include residential, public utility (Alameda Corridor), and wholesale commercial uses.
The Commercial Overlay District is proposed to be expanded to include additional parcels along
Soto Street, as well as properties on Slauson Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard. Surrounding uses
are generally industrial in nature, with a limited number of commercial uses. Additionally, the
potential expansion of the Commercial Overlay District would be adjacent to the Maywood
Elementary School, located in the adjacent City of Maywood.
The Zoning Map has an additional proposed amendment: the Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay
District. This overlay would apply to a northern portion of the City, as indicated in Exhibit 3.
Surrounding uses are general industrial in nature, as well as rail yards and rail lines. The Los
Angeles River borders much of this proposed Overlay District.
2.11 – Environmental Setting
The City of Vernon is located in the central portion of Los Angeles County, directly southeast of
downtown Los Angeles. V ernon is adjacent to the cities of Los Angeles, Huntington Park,
Maywood, and Commerce. Vernon is connected to the regional rail lines via the Alameda
Corridor, which is the primary connection between the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and
the rail yards located in Vernon, Commerce, and downtown Los Angeles. A portion of the Hobart
Yard, an intermodal facility where large shipping containers are transferred from railroad cars to
trucks and vice versa, is also located in Vernon.
The corporate limits of the City of Vernon encompass approximately 5.2 square miles, extending
generally from Alameda Street and the Alameda Corridor on the west to the I-710 freeway to the
east, and the cities of Maywood and Huntington Park on the south and the cities of Los Angeles
and Commerce to the north. A portion of unincorporated Los Angeles County is located in the
planning area that includes primarily industrial uses and portions of the Los Angeles River. Lands
within Vernon largely have been developed with industrial uses since incorporation in 1905. Close
to 50,000 employees commute into Vernon daily to work in the 1,200 manufacturing,
warehousing, industrial, and transportation-related businesses. As of 2010, Vernon had only 31
residences and a population of 112 persons.
2.12 – Required Approvals
• The City Council must approve a General Plan Amendment that incorporates the focused
updates into the current General Plan.
• The City Council must approve a Zone Text Amendment to create and implement the
Housing Overlay, Emergency Shelter Overlay, Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay, and
expansion of the Commercial Overlay, as well as other focused amendments to facilitate
implementation and ease interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance.
• The City Council must approve a Zoning Map Amendment to apply the Housing Overlay,
Emergency Shelter Overlay, Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay, and expansion of the
Commercial Overlay to the Zoning Map.
• The City Council must approve a Development Agreement related to 4675 52nd Drive prior
to approval of building permits for a proposed project on this site.
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2.13 – Other Public Agencies Whose Approval Is Required
The State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development will review the
Housing Element for compliance with State law and indicate whether the adopted Element is
consistent with State Housing Element Law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code).
Assumptions
The environmental analysis contained in this Initial Study is based on the following assumptions:
1. Project Specific Environmental Review: In the City of Vernon, all development
proposals that are considered “projects” under CEQA are subject to an environmental
review process to determine the level of impact and to impose appropriate mitigation
measures, if needed, to avoid significant impacts. The only potential housing development
project which this Initial Study will review is applicable to development at 4675 52nd Drive,
where housing is anticipated in the near future.
2. Purpose and Focus of this Initial Study for the Focused General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Environmental Review: Other than providing environmental review for a
potential housing development at 4675 52nd Drive, this project would not authorize any
plans for construction of new uses, or redevelopment of any properties to produce new
uses. The proposed project is an update to existing policy documents. No other direct
environmental impacts, besides those discussed for 4675 52nd Drive, therefore, would
occur. In addition to assessing impacts related to a potential housing development at 4675
52nd Drive, then, the purpose of the environmental assessment is to determine whether
there are any peculiar types of impacts that could occur as an indirect result of the
Housing Element strategies and other amendments to the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance.
Because the City certified a Program EIR in 2007 for a comprehensive update of the
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, the analysis in this Initial Study tiers upon this prior
Program EIR for the purpose of determining whether a Subsequent or Supplemental EIR is
required, or an Addendum to the prior Program EIR.
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Exhibit 1:
Regional Context and Vicinity Map
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4.1 – Aesthetics
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse
effect on a scenic vista? □ □ □
b) Substantially damage scenic
resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic
buildings within view from a
state scenic highway?
□ □ □
c) Substantially degrade the
existing visual character or
quality of the site and its
surroundings?
□ □ □
d) Create a new source of
substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
□ □ □
a-d) No Impact. Potential impacts to scenic vistas within the City of Vernon were previously
analyzed in the Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance EIR. The analysis concluded that no
impact would result since no scenic vistas, scenic resources, or state scenic highways are located
in the City. In addition to land use changes proposed in the General Plan, the Proposed Focused
Update includes revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to introduce development standards
concerning lots sizes, building intensity, setbacks, building height limitations for the proposed new
zoning district overlays. These standards are intended to provide for quality design of proposed
development, as well as ensure compatibility with existing surrounding development. The
Proposed Focused Update does not propose any changes to the Zoning Ordinance which would
remove or revise existing development standards to reduce light and glare impacts. Impacts of
the Proposed Focused Update would be similar to those identified in the General Plan EIR, and no
new impact would occur.
With regard to the proposed development at 4675 52nd Drive, surrounding land uses to the west,
east, and north consist of industrial businesses. Residential uses (single- and multi-family) are
located across the street to the south in the City of Maywood. Proposed development at this site
would be two to three stories in height; a proposal for a three-story development has a
graduating height which increases from the street edge towards the back of the property. Two
proposals would be limited to two stories in height. Given the industrial natural of other existing
land uses in the area, a proposed housing development on this site, of relatively consistent scale
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with nearby residential uses, would be consistent with the aesthetic condition at nearby
residential uses relative to scale.
The development proposals all aim to provide clear pedestrian-orientation toward the 52nd Drive
boundary, with ground floor entrances and limited parking and driveway interruptions. The
development projects as proposed would be compatible with existing conditions relative to
adjacent residential uses, and no scenic vistas would be impacted. All development proposals
include landscaping, building articulation, and varied architectural materials. The proposed
designs would complement buildings on surrounding properties and provide open space amenities
in the form of courtyards and child play areas.
The project site is in a developed urban area that is currently well illuminated. Sources of
illumination include freestanding streetlights, light fixtures on buildings, pole-mounted lights,
traffic signals, and vehicle headlights. The project will be required to adhere to existing
development standards to regulate light and glare, which would also be reviewed during the
discretionary review process for the development project. The proposed development projects
would have no adverse aesthetic impacts.
No new or substantially more severe impacts would occur with implementation of the Proposed
Focused Update.
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4.2 – Agriculture and Forest Resources
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on
the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources
Agency, to non-agricultural use?
□ □ □
b) Conflict with existing zoning for
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract? □ □ □
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or
cause rezoning of, forest land (as
defined in Public Resources Code
section 12220(g)), timberland (as
defined by Public Resources Code
section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code section 51104 (g))?
□ □ □
d) Result in loss of forest land or
conversion of forest land to non-forest
use? □ □ □
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their
location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland to non-
agricultural use or conversion of forest
land to non-forest use?
□ □ □
a-b) No Impact. The City of Vernon is an urbanized city, fully built out, and comprised of
virtually all industrial uses, with a few commercial and residential uses scattered throughout the
city. Based upon a review of maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program (FMMP) of the California Resources Agency, the project study area does not contain any
land designated as “Prime Farmland,” “Unique Farmland,” or “Farmland of Statewide
Importance.”1
1 California Department of Conservation. Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, 2008. The City of
Vernon is indicated within “Area Not Mapped” in 2010 maps of Los Angeles County.
As such, no impact would occur. No Williamson Act contracts are active for any
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property within Vernon.2
All properties within Vernon are zoned Industrial; certain properties
have additional overlay districts applied. Neither the Industrial zone nor any overlays are intended
for agricultural uses. N o new or substantially more severe impacts would occur with
implementation of the Proposed Update than as identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR. No impact would occur.
c-d) No Impact. No timberland exists within the planning area. This condition precludes the
possibility of conflicts with forest land zoning or loss of forest land as a result of implementation.
Therefore, no impacts would result from the Proposed Focused Update. No new or substantially
more severe impacts would occur with implementation of the Proposed Focused Update than as
identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR.
e) No Impact. Given the existing industrial and built-out nature of Vernon, the project would not
result in any conversion of farmland or forestland to another use. No new or substantially more
severe impacts would occur with implementation of the Proposed Focused Update than as
identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR.
2 California Department of Conservation. Williamson Act Program, 2007.
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4.3 – Air Quality
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the applicable
air quality plan? □ □ □
b) Violate any air quality standard or
contribute substantially to an
existing or projected air quality
violation?
□ □ □
c) Result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment
under an applicable federal or
state ambient air quality standard
(including releasing emissions
which exceed quantitative
thresholds for ozone precursors)?
□ □ □
d) Expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant
concentrations? □ □ □
e) Create objectionable odors
affecting a substantial number of
people? □ □ □
a) Less than Significant Impact.
c-d) Potential Significant Impact. As identified in the Vernon General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance EIR, over the long term, implementation of General Plan policies could result in an
increase in criteria pollutant emissions primarily due to related motor vehicle trips. Stationary
sources and area sources—including emissions from natural gas combustion, landscape
equipment, and solvents from surface coatings—would result in lesser quantities of criteria
pollutant emissions.
Stationary sources and diesel-fueled mobile sources would also generate emissions of toxic air
contaminants (TACs) including diesel particulate matter that could pose a health risk. While
implementation of the Proposed Focused Update would likely have less than significant air quality
impacts, the General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment propose changes in the land
use designation of specific parcels (with introduction of two new General Plan overlay districts and
three new Zoning Districts, and revisions to another existing overlay district, as applied in
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Exhibits 2 and 3), and allowance of new uses that could result in an increase in development
intensity, and a corresponding increase in vehicle trips and traffic that could trigger potentially
significant air quality impacts. As such, implementation of the Proposed Update could result in a
new significant air quality impact or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified
air quality impact. Furthermore, the 2007 Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program
EIR, while finding project-related impacts regarding air quality less than significant, found
cumulative air quality impacts significant and unavoidable. Therefore, potential air quality impacts
will be fully analyzed within a Supplemental EIR to the Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
EIR to be prepared for the proposed Focused Update.
e) Less than Significant Impact. As indicated in the Initial Study completed for the 2007
Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, the majority of development anticipated
to occur in Vernon would be predominantly industrial. New development associated with the
Proposed Focused Amendments may be industrial, commercial, or residential in nature. Each new
development will be required to comply with the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s
guidelines regarding odor control. In addition, the proposed Zoning Ordinance includes additional
requirements to prohibit the emission of noxious odors into the outside air. Any impact associated
with the Proposed Focused Update, would, as such, be beneficial, given the City’s proposed
measures to constrain odors from businesses.
The proposed residential development project at 4675 52nd Drive, given its residential nature,
would not involve any uses associated with odor complaints, as indicated in the CEQA Air Quality
Handbook (such as agricultural operations, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and some
industrial operations). Compliance with existing regulations will ensure that impact will be less
than significant. The proposed Emergency Shelter Overlay would likewise have no odor-producing
uses.
With regard to the proposed Trucking and Freight Overlay District, odors may be associated with
diesel trucking activities; however, existing uses already generate/attract significant diesel truck
traffic. Odors associated with new trucking or freight terminals constructed pursuant to revised
zoning policy are not anticipated to be noticeable or significant relative to existing conditions.
Expanded areas of the Commercial Overlay District are not anticipated to have more significant
odor impacts than existing industrial uses have; odor impacts are likely to be less with
commercial uses than industrial. No new or substantially more severe impacts would occur with
implementation of the Proposed Update than those identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR.
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4.4 – Biological Resources
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect,
either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species
in local or regional plans, policies,
or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
□ □ □
b) Have a substantial adverse effect
on any riparian habitat or other
sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
□ □ □
c) Have a substantial adverse effect
on federally protected wetlands as
defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but
not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
□ □ □
d) Interfere substantially with the
movement of any native resident
or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery sites?
□ □ □
e) Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological
resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
□ □ □
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f) Conflict with the provisions of an
adopted Habitat Conservation
Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state
habitat conservation plan?
□ □ □
a-f) No Impact. As indicated in the Initial Study completed for the 2007 Vernon General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, Vernon is a fully built-out community, and no native habitat
remains. Given the industrial nature of the majority of the city, no unique biological resources or
habitat conservation areas are located within the planning area. No species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or
by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are known to
exist within the Planning Area. According to the federal National Wetlands Inventory, the
project site does not contain any wetlands and the proposed project would not disturb any
offsite wetlands.3 The Los Angeles River, where it runs through Vernon, is concrete lined and
does not function as riparian habitat. The City of Vernon does not have any adopted tree
preservation ordinance or other policies protecting biological resources. Vernon does not
contain any Habitat Conservation Plan 4, Natural Community Conservation Plan 5
, or other
approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan. No impact will occur. No new or
substantially more severe impact would occur with implementation of the Proposed Focused
Update.
3 United States Fish and Wildlife Service. National Wetlands Inventory.
<http://107.20.228.18/Wetlands/WetlandsMapper.html#> [Accessed August 16, 2012]
4 United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Conservation Plans and Agreements Database.
<http://ecos.fws.gov/conserv_plans/public.jsp> [Accessed August 16, 2012]
5 California Department of Fish and Game. California Natural Community Conservation Planning.
<http://www.dfg.ca.gov/habcon/nccp/> [Accessed August 16, 2012]
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4.5 – Cultural Resources
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change
in the significance of a historical
resource as defined in 15064.5? □ □ □
b) Cause a substantial adverse change
in the significance of an
archaeological resource pursuant to
15064.5?
□ □ □
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a
unique paleontological resource or
site or unique geologic feature? □ □ □
d) Disturb any human remains,
including those interred outside of
formal cemeteries? □ □ □
a-b) Less than Significant Impact. As indicated in the Initial Study associated with the 2007
Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, Vernon is largely built out and does not
contain any known archaeological resources. Industrial uses have been the predominant land use
in the City since the early 1900s. Vernon contains many industrial buildings that house diverse
industries, some of which also display architecture of distinct periods and styles, as indicated in
the General Plan Resources Element.
Adoption of the Proposed Focused Update will not result in any action that will directly cause the
elimination or alteration of any building that may have historic significance. The General Plan
Resources Element contains policies that work to protect potentially historic buildings and sites;
the focused update would not revise or remove any of these policies. No buildings are located at
4675 52nd Drive housing site. Given that the site was previously developed and graded for past
developments, any buried archaeological resources would have already been uncovered or
destroyed at the time of initial development of the site. Impacts related to historical and
archaeological resources for the Proposed Focused Update would be similar to those identified in
the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR; impacts would be less than
significant.
c-d) No Impact. Given the highly built out and industrial character of Vernon, no buried
paleontological resources or human remains or cemeteries are anticipated to be disturbed by the
proposed project. Existing law (Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code and
Sections 5097.94 and 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code) requires the protection and proper
treatment of any prehistoric or historic artifacts or human remains encountered during excavation
activities. Implementation of General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policy and standards and
application of existing law on an individual project basis will allow any potential paleontological
resources or human remains uncovered to be properly treated.
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With regard to the potential housing development at 4675 52nd Drive, since the project site was
developed in the past (although it is vacant now as all buildings have been demolished), no
paleontological resources or human remains or cemeteries are anticipated to be disturbed by the
proposed project. Any buried paleontological resources or human remains likely would have been
uncovered or destroyed at that time of initial development of the site. In the unlikely event that
paleontological resources or human remains are uncovered, existing regulatory procedures
pursuant to Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code and Sections 5097.94 and
5097.98 of the Public Resources Code would be required, and impacts to resources and/or human
remains would be avoided. No impact will occur with application of these existing regulations.
Impacts of the Proposed Update would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Program EIR; no impact would occur.
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4.6 – Geology and Soils
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Expose people or structures to
potential substantial adverse
effects, including the risk of loss,
injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake
fault, as delineated on the most
recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial evidence
of a known fault? Refer to Division
of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
□ □ □
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? □ □ □
iii) Seismic-related ground failure,
including liquefaction? □ □ □
iv) Landslides? □ □ □
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or
the loss of topsoil? □ □ □
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil
that is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on-
or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
□ □ □
d) Be located on expansive soil, as
defined in Table 18-1-B of the
Uniform Building Code (1997),
creating substantial risks to life or
property?
□ □ □
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e) Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks
or alternative waste water disposal
systems where sewers are not
available for the disposal of waste
water?
□ □ □
a.i) Less than Significant Impact. No portion of Vernon is traversed by a known fault, as
delineated on the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map.6
As concluded in the 2007 Vernon
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, the potential for surface fault rupture is
considered to be low. Impacts of the Proposed Focused Update would be similar to those
identified in the prior Program EIR and would be less than significant.
a.ii) Less than Significant Impact. As noted above in a.i), the California Department of
Conservation reports no known faults in Vernon. However, the proposed project and all future
development proposed pursuant to General Plan land use policy and Zoning Ordinance standards
will be subject to ground shaking impacts should a major earthquake occur in the future in the
surrounding seismically active Southern California region. The Safety Element of the General Plan
indicates that the Las Ciengas Fault runs along the northeast boundary of the City. Furthermore,
blind thrust faults may be located in the vicinity. Blind thrust faults lack superficial ground
features normally associated with thrust faults that have recently experienced seismic activity.
Potential impacts include injury or loss of life and property damage.
Buildings and structures proposed pursuant to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance will be
subject to the seismic design criteria of the California Building Code (CBC) and any project-
specific design requirements. Adherence to these requirements will reduce the potential of the
building from collapsing during an earthquake, thereby minimizing injury and loss of life.
Although structures may be damaged during earthquakes, adherence to seismic design
requirements will minimize damage to property and structures because the structure would be
designed not to collapse. The CBC is intended to provide minimum requirements to prevent
major structural failure and loss of life. Adherence to existing regulations will reduce the risk of
loss, injury, and death; impacts of the Proposed Focused Update would be similar to those
identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, and would be less than
significant.
a.iii) Less than Significant Impact. As indicated in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR, portions of the south and eastern sectors of the City are susceptible to
liquefaction.7 ,8
6 California State Department of Conservation. California Geological Survey, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zone Maps. Los Angeles Quadrangle, January 1, 1977. Other portions of the city not mapped.
However, all development occurring pursuant to the updated General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance will be constructed in compliance with the CBC, and will incorporate all seismic
safety features as required. New development will consist primarily of new industrial buildings
that replace existing, older structures; the new structures will incorporate improved seismic
safety features and thus, a beneficial effect of improving seismic safety may result. The City
enforces stringent safety criteria for new construction, including site-specific soils investigation
and the use of engineering techniques specific to each site that overcomes any potential
7 California Resources Agency, Department of Conservation. State of California Seismic Hazard Zones, South
Gate Quadrangle. March 25, 1999.
8 California Resources Agency, Department of Conservation. State of California Seismic Hazard Zones, Los
Angeles Quadrangle. March 25, 1999.
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geotechnical constraints. The proposed project would not modify any of these existing standards
and regulations, and impacts of the Proposed Focused Update would be similar to those identified
in the General Plan EIR and would be less than significant.
a.iv) No Impact. The City of Vernon is virtually flat. No portion of the planning area is indicated
to be within a State of California Seismic Hazard Zone landslide zone of required investigation.9,10
The proposed residential project at 4675 52nd Drive would be constructed on a flat site with no
potential for landslides. Impacts of the Proposed Focused Update would be similar to those
identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR; no impact would occur.
b) Less than Significant Impact. The Initial Study for the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR indicated that proposed new construction pursuant to General Plan land
use policy could result in grading and earthwork that would expose soils, increasing the chance
for soil erosion. Implementation of the Proposed Focused Update would not change any of these
conditions or result in more significant impacts, as no new areas that were previously
undeveloped would have new potential for development. Only the allowed uses on these sites and
other procedural requirements have been revised by the Proposed Focused Update.
With regard to 4675 52nd Drive, future housing construction on this site is subject to SCAQMD
Rule 403 and the erosion control requirements of the CBC to prevent wind-blown and stormwater-
related erosion. Rule 403 will minimize wind-blown erosion by requiring stabilization of disturbed
soils during construction activities through measures as such daily watering. Required erosion
control plans will ensure that measures are implemented at project sites to prevent or minimize
erosion due to rain, ensuring that downstream water bodies are protected from sedimentation.
Projects will continue to be subject to standard erosion control and engineering techniques set
forth in the Municipal Code, including National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements. Impacts of the Proposed Focused Update would be similar to those identified in the
2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than significant.
c-d) Less than Significant Impact. As indicated above in a.i – a.iv), the Proposed Focused
Update would result in less than significant impacts. The Initial Study for the 2007 General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR noted that the City requires geotechnical investigations for all
new development in seismic and geologic hazard areas. Where development would be proposed
on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable or located on expansive soil, the applicant will be
required to use specific engineering and construction standards and must comply with the City
and state building codes. With regard to development at 4675 52nd Drive, a project-specific
geotechnical investigation would be required, consistent with standard City procedures. The
recommendations of the geotechnical report will be implemented during site preparation and
grading. The CBC requires special design considerations for foundations of structures built on soils
with expansion indices greater than 20. The CBC also includes a requirement that any City-
approved recommendations contained in the soil report be made conditions of the building
permit. Compliance with existing CBC regulations would limit hazard impacts arising from
unstable soils to less than significant. Impacts related to on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, collapse, or expansive soils would be less than significant
with implementation of the proposed geotechnical recommendations. Impacts of the Proposed
Focused Update would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than significant.
9 California Resources Agency, Department of Conservation. State of California Seismic Hazard Zones, South
Gate Quadrangle. March 25, 1999.
10 California Resources Agency, Department of Conservation. State of California Seismic Hazard Zones, Los
Angeles Quadrangle. March 25, 1999.
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e) No Impact. New development would be required to connect to public sewer service pursuant
to City policies. No impact would occur. No new or substantially more severe impacts would occur
with implementation of the Proposed Focused Update.
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4.7 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generate greenhouse gas
emissions, either directly or
indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the
environment?
□ □ □
b) Conflict with an applicable plan,
policy or regulation adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions
of greenhouse gases? □ □ □
a-b) Potentially Significant Impact. While implementation of the Proposed Focused Update
would likely have less than significant greenhouse gas emission impacts, the General Plan and
Zoning Amendments propose changes in the land use designation/zoning of specific parcels (as
indicated in Exhibits 2 and 3) that would result in a potential increase in development intensity
and a corresponding increase in vehicle trips and traffic, which could have potentially significant
greenhouse gas emission impacts. As such, implementation of the Proposed Focused Update
could result in a new significant impact. Therefore, potential greenhouse gas emission impacts will
be fully addressed within a Supplemental EIR to the 2007 Vernon General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR to be prepared for the Proposed Focused Update.
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4.8 – Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through
the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials? □ □ □
b) Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into
the environment?
□ □ □
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an
existing or proposed school?
□ □ □
d) Be located on a site which is
included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant
to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it
create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
□ □ □
e) For a project located within an
airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the
project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the
project area?
□ □ □
f) For a project within the vicinity of a
private airstrip, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project
area?
□ □ □
g) Impair implementation of or
physically interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
□ □ □
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
h) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or
where residences are intermixed
with wildlands?
□ □ □
a-c) Potentially Significant Impact. Hazardous materials are routinely used and transported
throughout Vernon on the local streets and via rail. Current and future uses will continue to be
exposed to hazards from the routine use, disposal, and transport of hazardous materials. In
addition, future development could produce hazardous materials and waste. Because of the new
potentially significant impact associated with these issues, hazardous materials will be fully
addressed within a Supplemental EIR to the 2007 Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Program EIR to be prepared for the Proposed Focused Update.
d) Potentially Significant Impact. Several sites within Vernon are included on the Department
of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste and Substance List (Cortese List of hazardous
materials sites). Redevelopment of industrial sites has the potential to result in discovery of
contaminated soils and other hazardous materials. Because of the new potentially significant
impact associated with these issues, hazardous waste sites will be fully addressed within a
Supplemental EIR to the 2007 Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR to be
prepared for the Proposed Focused Update.
e-f) No Impact. No airport land use plan applies within the planning area. The nearest airport is
Compton Airport, located approximately eight miles to the south. No changes associated with the
Proposed Focused Update would impact air traffic. No adverse impacts associated with airport
operations would result. No new or substantially more severe impacts would occur with
implementation of the Proposed Update than as identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR.
g) Less than Significant Impact. The project proposes no changes to the City’s Standardized
Emergency Management System (SEMS) Multi-Hazard Functional Plan (MHFP), and thus would
not impair implementation of the SEMS or MHFP. Proposed development under the Proposed
Focused Update would be subject to review by the City of Vernon Police and Fire Departments for
compliance with emergency response standards and adopted emergency response plans. Impacts
would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR
and would be less than significant.
h) No Impact. The City of Vernon is a fully built-out community and does not contain nor is
adjacent to any wildlands. Impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR; no impact would occur.
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4.9 – Hydrology and Water Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Violate any water quality standards
or waste discharge requirements? □ □ □
b) Substantially deplete groundwater
supplies or interfere substantially
with groundwater recharge such
that there would be a net deficit in
aquifer volume or a lowering of the
local groundwater table level (e.g.,
the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to a level
which would not support existing
land uses or planned uses for which
permits have been granted)?
□ □ □
c) Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, in a
manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on-
or off-site?
□ □ □
d) Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, or
substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in
flooding on- or off-site?
□ □ □
e) Create or contribute runoff water
which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
□ □ □
f) Otherwise substantially degrade
water quality? □ □ □
g) Place housing within a 100-year
flood hazard area as mapped on a
federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other
flood hazard delineation map?
□ □ □
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
h) Place within a 100-year flood
hazard area structures which would
impede or redirect flood flows? □ □ □
i) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of
a levee or dam?
□ □ □
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or
mudflow? □ □ □
a) Less than Significant. As analyzed in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program
EIR, implementation of existing regulations and General Plan policies would ensure that water
quality standards and waste discharge requirements are not violated.
As a co-permittee under Los Angeles County’s MS4 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit, the City is required to implement all pertinent regulations of the
program to control pollution discharges from new development. These regulations reduce
pollutant loading through the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and other
control measures that minimize or eliminate pollutants from urban runoff, thereby protecting
downstream water resources. BMPs implemented to address commercial pollutant sources
generally involve maintenance of storm drain facilities, parking lots, vegetated areas, and
educational programs. Violations of water quality standards due to urban runoff can be prevented
through the continued implementation of existing regional water quality regulations. The
proposed project, including revisions to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, would not
interfere with the implementation of NPDES water quality regulations and standards.
The proposed residential development project at 4675 52nd Drive would disturb approximately
2.06 acres of land and therefore will be subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit requirements during construction activities, in addition to standard
NPDES operational requirements. The proposed project will require submittal of a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which will include BMPs to protect water quality during
construction activities. The City will require BMPs as listed in the California Stormwater Quality
Association’s California Storm Water Best Management Practice Handbooks. These measures,
which include resident/owner education, activity restrictions, parking lot sweeping, basin
inspection, landscaping, roof runoff controls, efficient irrigation, slope and channel protection,
storm drain signage, trash racks, and trash storage areas, will reduce pollutants in storm water
runoff and reduce non-storm water discharges to the City's stormwater drainage through
controlling the discharge of pollutants. Operational BMPs will be identified in a Stormwater Runoff
Management Plan that will be submitted to the City for review and approval. Impacts related to
violation of water quality standards will be less than significant with implementation of these
existing regulations.
Impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Program EIR and would be less than significant.
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b) Less than Significant Impact. Water service for Vernon is provided by three service
providers: City of Vernon Water Department, California Water Service Company (Cal Water) -
East Los Angeles District, and Maywood Mutual Water Company Number 3. Some of the water
supplied within the planning area comes from groundwater wells. The General Plan Amendment
and Zoning Map propose changes in the land use designation of specific parcels (with introduction
of two new General Plan overlay districts, expansion of another overlay district, and three new
Zoning Overlay Districts as illustrated in Exhibits 2 and 3); allowance of new uses could result in
an increase in development intensity.
However, the proposed allowed new uses would likely use substantially less water than industrial
uses, which are, in general, considered to be high-intensity water users. Based on water demand
factors provided in the 2010 Urban Water Management Plan for Cal Water’s East Los Angeles
District, the year 2015 projected water demand at a metered service of a multifamily residential
development is 2.8 acre-feet/year. The projected demand for the average metered industrial
user is 20.9 acre-feet/year.11
Given that proposed residential uses and commercial uses will in
general consume far less water annually that the average industrial use (approximately 2.9 acre-
feet/year and 1.0 acre-feet per/year, respectively), impact of the land use changes will be less
than significant.
The project site at 4675 52nd Drive is served by Maywood Mutual Water Company Number 3. As
of August 2012, Maywood Mutual Water Company Number 3 had an adjudicated supply of 1,400
acre-feet and a demand of approximately 1,350 acre-feet, with a residual supply of at least 50
acre-feet of water.12
This would be more than ample to accommodate the proposed development
at 4675 52nd Drive. Impacts would be similar and less severe than those identified in the 2007
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, and would continue to be less than significant.
c) Less than Significant Impact. A significant impact would occur if the proposed project
substantially altered the drainage pattern of an existing stream or river so that erosion or siltation
would result. No natural, non-concrete lined rivers traverse the City of Vernon. The Los Angeles
River is a significant water feature; however, it is fully concrete lined and its course would not be
altered in any way via the project. The project involves no changes to this flood control channel.
With regard to future development project proposed pursuant to Land Use and Housing Element
policy, site drainage plans are required by the City of Vernon and would be reviewed by the City.
Erosion and siltation reduction measures would be required during construction consistent with an
approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to demonstrate compliance with the
City’s NPDES permit. With regard to 4675 52nd Drive in particular, no substantial grading is
proposed to the relatively flat site; thus, drainage patterns would not be disrupted. Erosion and
siltation reduction measures would be required. At the completion of construction, the project
would consist of impervious surfaces and landscaped areas, and would therefore not be prone to
substantial erosion. Impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than significant.
d-e) Less than Significant Impact. As was previously discussed in Section 4.9.c above, the
proposed project would not result in an alteration of the drainage pattern or increase in flows that
would result in flooding on or off site because the City of Vernon is fully developed with buildings,
pavement, and other impervious surfaces. Any new development would be required to comply
11 California Water Service Company. 2010 Urban Water Management Plan - East Los Angeles District.
Table 3.3-3: Projected 2015 Water Deliveries.
12 Telephone communication with Bob Roth, City of Maywood Municipal Water District 3 engineer, August 30,
2012.
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with NPDES regulations. The existing storm drain system is adequate to accommodate
stormwater runoff. Impacts would be similar to or less than those identified in the 2007 General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than significant.
f) Less than Significant Impact. All future development projects pursuant to General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance policy will be required to comply with water quality requirements of the U.S.
EPA, Los Angeles RWQCB, and the City of Vernon. Compliance with existing requirements would
reduce water quality impacts to a less-than-significant level. Impacts would be similar to those
identified in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance EIR and would be less than significant.
g-h) Less than Significant Impact. As indicated in the General Plan Safety Element, n o portion
of the planning area lies within a 100-year flood zone. A very small portion of the City in the
southeastern corner is identified by FEMA to be within a 500-year flood zone; this area does
include the Housing Overlay and proposed development at 4675 52nd Drive. Since no areas of the
City are located within a 100-year flood zone, impacts associated with the project related to
housing or flood hazard area structures would be less than significant. No new or more severe
impacts than those identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR would
occur.
i) Less than Significant Impact. As indicated in the General Plan Safety Element, nearly all of
Vernon lies within the potential inundation areas for Hansen Dam and/or Sepulveda Dam, which
are located more than 20 miles northwest of the City. In the unlikely event that a catastrophic
earthquake causes the collapse of either of these dams, water and debris would flow to and then
generally along the Los Angeles River in a fairly narrow stream before spreading out over a swath
of the coastal plain several miles wide, including Vernon. In this case, the flow would take 8 to 19
hours to reach the City. As such, risk to human life is minimal as the long delay should give
ample time for emergency responders to respond. Procedures are outlined in the City’s SEMS
Multi-Hazard Functional Plan (MHFP). Impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than significant.
j) No Impact. The City of Vernon lies approximately 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and
therefore is not subject to tsunamis. No large water bodies exist in the City that would present
seiche hazards. Topography in the City is virtually flat. No natural features exist that would
create mudflows. Impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than significant.
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4.10 – Land Use and Planning
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Physically divide an established
community? □ □ □
b) Conflict with any applicable land
use plan, policy, or regulation of an
agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited
to the general plan, specific plan,
local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose
of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
□ □ □
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat
conservation plan or natural
community conservation plan? □ □ □
a) No Impact. The proposed project would not physically divide an established community.
Citywide, the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates will continue to allow the recycling of
established industrial uses to new industrial uses and commercial uses. The Housing Element
also identifies two sites where housing could be considered, and one site which could
accommodate a potential emergency shelter. At a single site at 4975 52nd Drive, residential uses
will be permitted via the proposed Housing Overlay, pursuant to the proposed General Plan and
Zoning maps. At the northwest corner of the City, the Emergency Shelter Overlay will apply to a
single property.
The site at 4975 52nd Drive is surrounded by residential uses to the south (in the City of
Maywood) and industrial uses to the north. Given that the site is located at Vernon’s south
border, the proposed project will not divide an established industrial community. The project
does not propose construction of any roadway, flood control channel, or other structure that
would physically divide any portion of the community. Impacts woul d be similar to those
identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR; no impact will occur.
b) Less than Significant Impact. The proposed project involves focused updates of the General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance, with these objectives: 1) allow for a limited number of new housing
units pursuant to the City’s good governance initiative, 2) expand allowed uses in the north part
of Vernon by creating a new Trucking and Freight Overlay, 3) extend the Commercial Overlay
District to allow additional commercial development to support industrial users and permit
ancillary commercial uses on weekends, and 4) provide clarifications in the Zoning Ordinance
text. The intent of the simultaneous General Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates is to provide for
consistency between the two documents. No other agency has jurisdiction over land use issues in
Vernon. Impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than significant.
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c) No Impact. As discussed in Checklist Response 4.4.f above, the planning area is not part of
any habitat conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan. As such, no impact will occur. No new or
substantially more severe impacts would occur with implementation of the Proposed Focused
Update.
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4.11 – Mineral Resources
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Result in the loss of availability of a
known mineral resource that would
be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
□ □ □
b) Result in the loss of availability of a
locally-important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other
land use plan?
□ □ □
a-b) No Impact. The City is a fully urbanized area with predominantly industrial uses. As
indicated in the Initial Study for the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance EIR, no mineral resource
areas exist in Vernon. The City’s General Plan does not identify any locally important mineral
resources, and there are no known mining operations within the city or its immediate vicinity.
Development pursuant to the proposed project will not result in the loss of a known mineral
resource. No impact will result. No new or substantially more severe impacts would occur with
implementation of the Proposed Focused Update.
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4.12 – Noise
Would the project result in:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Exposure of persons to or
generation of noise levels in excess
of standards established in the local
general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other
agencies?
□ □ □
b) Exposure of persons to or
generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels? □ □ □
c) A substantial permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels existing
without the project? □ □ □
d) A substantial temporary or periodic
increase in ambient noise levels in
the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project? □ □ □
e) For a project located within an
airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the
project expose people residing or
working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
□ □ □
f) For a project within the vicinity of a
private airstrip, would the project
expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive
noise levels?
□ □ □
a-d) Potentially Significant Impact. The 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR
analyzed potential noise impacts related to new development permitted under the General Plan
and found potential impacts to be less than significant with implementation of General Plan
policies and EIR mitigation measures. The proposed project includes changes to land use
designations of specific parcels (shown in Exhibits 2 and 3) that could result in an increase in
development intensity and new sensitive receptors. The potential development projects resulting
from these proposed land use designation changes, including proposed residential development at
4675 52nd Drive and an emergency shelter, could trigger potentially significant noise impacts not
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previously analyzed in the 2007 Program EIR. Therefore, noise impacts, both short-term and
long-term, will be further analyzed in the Supplemental EIR to be prepared for the Proposed
Focused Update.
e-f) No Impact. As indicated in the Initial Study completed for the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR, no part of Vernon is located within an area covered by an airport land
use plan, and no part of the City is located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. The nearest
airport is in Compton, approximately eight miles to the south. Thus, adoption and implementation
of the Proposed Focused Update will not result in airport noise impacts on people residing or
working within the Planning Area. No new or substantially more severe impacts would occur with
implementation of the Proposed Focused Update.
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4.13 – Population and Housing
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Induce substantial population
growth in an area, either directly
(for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly
(for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
□ □ □
b) Displace substantial numbers of
existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
□ □ □
c) Displace substantial numbers of
people, necessitating the
construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
□ □ □
a) Less than Significant Impact. The proposed General Plan Amendment includes goals,
policies, and implementation programs that will allow for very limited housing development at
specific locations. While the City has had a long-standing policy to prohibit any new residential
uses due to extensive industrial operations throughout Vernon, the City’s good governance
initiative and the Regional Housing Needs Allocation of two units have led the City to propose two
overlay zones that will allow limited housing. Between 20 and 61 new units could be
accommodated, as well as an emergency shelter. The emergency (homeless) shelter would not
house permanent residents.
With implementation of this policy, the Vernon Planning Area has the potential to accommodate a
population of approximately 328 residents 13
at build out; this represents more almost a tripling of
the current estimated population of 112 (2010 Census). This level of growth has not yet been
accounted for in regional planning documents, as the City’s good governance initiative and
efforts to increase the voting populace in Vernon are recent changes. These changes will be
reflected in future regional planning documents. Thus, while the potential tripling of the local
population may seem significant in percentage terms, the actual population increase in real
numbers is small. The potential increase is directly responsive to the City’s good governance
policy to increase the local populace and foster fair voting procedures. Also, in terms of secondary
impacts associated with the anticipated population increase, the analysis in this Initial Study
indicates that the new housing and residents will not create significant environmental impacts.
13 This population projection assumes 60 units, pursuant to proposed land use policy, and extrapolates
based on existing (2010) household size, which is estimated at 3.6 persons per household.
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b-c) No Impact. The recycling of uses permitted by land use policy would not remove any
existing housing. The City owns virtually all of the existing housing in Vernon and has indicated its
intention to retain the units. The Housing Element includes policies that provide for the retention
of the existing 31 housing units in the City that are economically and physically sound. Proposed
development at 2675 52nd Drive would take place on an existing vacant parcel and would not
displace housing or people. Implementation of the Proposed Focused Update would not displace
substantial numbers of existing housing or people. Impacts would be similar to or less than those
identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than
significant.
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4.14 – Public Services
Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the public services:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Fire protection? □ □ □
b) Police protection? □ □ □
c) Schools? □ □ □
d) Parks? □ □ □
e) Other public facilities? □ □ □
a-b) Less than Significant Impact. As indicated in the Initial Study completed for the 2007
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, development pursuant to proposed General Plan
policy and zoning regulations will not substantially increase the business population in Vernon
since limited vacant land exists. New development will consist of the recycling of development on
existing properties. This condition continues to be true for the Proposed Focused Update. As a
general practice, City staff examines each development application to determine site-specific fire
protection and other safety needs. City staff will review the site plan for any potential
development at 4675 52nd Drive and ensure it meets emergency access requirements.
Vernon maintains its own fire and police departments, and as part of the budgeting process each
year provides funding to ensure that services adequately meet any changing needs in the City.
Therefore, the potential impact on fire and police services will continue to reviewed with each
development proposal and annually. Through existing practices and procedures, the City will be
able to meet and maintain acceptable service ratios. Impacts would be similar to those identified
in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, and would be less than significant.
c) Less than Significant Impact. The only school located in Vernon is Vernon City Elementary
School. Maywood Elementary School is located close by in the City of Maywood. Both schools are
located within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Proposed residential development
completed pursuant to General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policy would be limited to the Housing
Overlay (limited to potential housing sites identified in the Housing Element and consistent with
Land Use policy). The proposed residential project will result in incremental population growth and
potential associated growth in students within the Los Angeles Unified School District. I n
accordance with the California Government Code, standard school facility impact fees will be paid
to offset any incremental impacts of the proposed project. With the payment of the fee, impacts
to school facilities would be less than significant. Given the limited scale of the proposed
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residential land use changes, impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR and would be less than significant.
d-e) Less than Significant Impact. The proposed project would introduce a new Housing
Overlay in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The overlay would allow for a limited number
of new housing units (maximum of 60 potential units total). The proposed residential project at
4675 52nd Drive will result in population growth that would incrementally impact recreation
facilities, given the potential 35 to 45 new housing units that could be supported on the site.
Each of the proposed development schemes the City has received provides for on-site open space
areas for use by future residents. The City has no other existing recreation facilities. As such, it
can be assumed that other existing recreation facilities in neighboring jurisdictions would
potentially be utilized by the proposed project’s residents.
As part of the good governance reform measures, the Vernon City Council adopted a Resolution
(2011-149) on August 25, 2011 which established a fund for Regional Community Recreational
Facilities and Environmental and Community Benefit Fund. A total of $3.2 million has been set
aside in the 2012-2013 City budget for the fund and for funding regional recreational facilities.
Negotiations have been ongoing between Vernon officials and representatives from the City of
Huntington Park and Los Angeles County (relative to the unincorporated community of Boyle
Heights). While the City does not have a process to assess parks fees due to the limited potential
for new housing in the City, any potential impact on recreational facilities in neighboring
jurisdictions resulting from increasing the residenti al population of Vernon by up to 60 new
housing units would be addressed through this existing fund, and would be less than significant.
Impacts to any other public facilities, such as libraries, would similarly be less than significant
since the limited increase in population is not of a size that would required the expansion of
existing or construction of new public facilities. Impacts would be similar to those identified in the
2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR.
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4.15 – Recreation
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Would the project increase the use
of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility
would occur or be accelerated?
□ □ □
b) Does the project include
recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might
have an adverse physical effect on
the environment?
□ □ □
a) Less than Significant Impact. Refer to the discussion in Section 4.14d) above. Impacts to
recreation would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Program EIR, and would be less than significant.
b) Less Than Significant Impact. The project, through new land use policies and the potential
development at 4675 52nd Drive, would incrementally increase the local population and therefore
potentially impact surrounding and regional parks. However, given the project scale and limited
allowance for new residential units in the City, and further provided that the City will require on-
site open space for any new housing projects, the project does not necessitate the construction of
new parks. Any expansion or new construction of recreation facilities would be subject to its own
environmental review pursuant to CEQA. Impacts would be less than significant.
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4.16 – Transportation and Traffic
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with an applicable plan,
ordinance or policy establishing
measures of effectiveness for the
performance of the circulation
system, taking into account all
modes of transportation including
mass transit and non-motorized
travel and relevant components of
the circulation system, including
but not limited to intersections,
streets, highways and freeways,
pedestrian and bicycle paths, and
mass transit?
□ □ □
b) Conflict with an applicable
congestion management program,
including, but not limited to level of
service standards and travel
demand measures, or other
standards established by the county
congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
□ □ □
c) Result in a change in air traffic
patterns, including either an
increase in traffic levels or a change
in location that results in
substantial safety risks?
□ □ □
d) Substantially increase hazards due
to a design feature (e.g., sharp
curves or dangerous intersections)
or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
□ □ □
e) Result in inadequate emergency
access? □ □ □
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f) Conflict with adopted policies,
plans, or programs regarding public
transit, bicycle, or pedestrian
facilities, or otherwise decrease the
performance or safety of such
facilities?
□ □ □
a-b) Potentially Significant Impact. The 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR
identified impacts on traffic on local surface streets and freeways as significant and unavoidable
at the program and cumulative levels. Mitigation was included to reduce impacts, including: 1)
conducting a study to determine if an Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control System (ATSAC)
would be a beneficial and cost-effective method for the City to operate and maintain; 2)
coordination with local jurisdictions, rail companies, and Metropolitan Transportation Authority
regarding transportation improvements; 3) coordination with Caltrans and other local government
associations regarding I-710 freeway improvements; 4) Soto Street widening and right-of-way
dedications to meet Circulation and Infrastructure Element goals; and 5) capacity enhancements
at Santa Fe Avenue and 38th Street. However, full implementation of these measures would be
contingent upon actions by outside agencies or funding that has not yet been secured; as such,
impacts were found to be significant and unavoidable.
The proposed project includes General Plan and Zoning Map amendments to establish a Truck and
Freight Terminal Overlay district, expand the boundaries of the Commercial Overlay district,
permit housing at 4675 52nd Drive, accommodate emergency housing within the Emergency
Housing Overlay, and permit housing at identified sites in the Housing Element (as shown in
Exhibits 2, 3, and 4). Over the long term, development pursuant to land use policy and zoning
regulations could result in an increase in development intensity and a corresponding increase in
vehicle trips and traffic in certain areas of Vernon. Accordingly, potentially new or substantially
more severe significant transportation impacts could occur with the adoption of the General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance/Map Amendments that will need to be further analyzed in a Supplemental
EIR to be prepared for the Proposed Focused Update.
c) No Impact. No airport land use plan applies to any area of Vernon. The nearest airport is
Compton Airport, which is located approximately eight miles to the south. Implementation of the
Proposed Update would have no effect on air traffic patterns at Compton Airport. No impact would
occur. No new or substantially more severe impacts would occur.
d) No Impact. The Proposed Focused Update does not propose any changes to the General Plan
Circulation and Infrastructure Element. The existing Zoning Ordinance includes planning and
project design standards intended to address such issues as traffic hazards for individual
development proposals. The Proposed Focused Update includes additional language to ensure
truck maneuvering does not occur near driveways to limit potential traffic hazards. No changes
are proposed to roadways beyond those considered in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Program EIR. Minor edits to the Zoning Ordinance would increase traffic safety in the
vicinity of development sites. No new or substantially more severe impacts would occur as a
result of project adoption and implementation.
e) Less Than Significant Impact. As indicated in d) above, no changes are proposed to
the Circulation and Infrastructure Elements, and revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding
parking and loading are intended to enhance traffic safety and emergency access. With regard to
the proposed residential development project at 4675 52nd Drive, project access will be via 52nd
Drive. Through review of the project site plan, the City will confirm that turning radii for
emergency vehicles accessing the site and are adequate serve the use. Therefore, the project
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would have less than significant impacts on the provision of adequate emergency access. No new
or substantially more severe impacts would occur with implementation of the Proposed Focused
Update.
f) Less than Significant Impact. The Proposed Focused Update does not include any proposed
revisions to the Circulation and Infrastructure Elements. As noted in the Initial Study for the 2007
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, the General Plan includes policies to coordinate
transportation access and public transit. No changes are proposed to these policies. Thus, the
Proposed Focused Update would not conflict with such policies, and no impact would occur. No
new or substantially more severe impacts would occur with implementation of the Proposed
Focused Update.
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4.17 – Utilities and Service Systems
Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Exceed wastewater treatment
requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
□ □ □
b) Require or result in the construction
of new water or wastewater
treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction
of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
□ □ □
c) Require or result in the construction
of new storm water drainage
facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant
environmental effects?
□ □ □
d) Have sufficient water supplies
available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements needed?
□ □ □
e) Result in a determination by the
wastewater treatment provider
which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate
capacity to serve the project’s
projected demand in addition to the
provider’s existing commitments?
□ □ □
f) Be served by a landfill with
sufficient permitted capacity to
accommodate the project’s solid
waste disposal needs?
□ □ □
g) Comply with federal, state, and
local statutes and regulations
related to solid waste? □ □ □
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a) Less than Significant Impact. All new development will be required to comply with
wastewater treatment requirements set forth by Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los
Angeles Region and Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. As indicated in the Initial Study
completed for the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, impacts would be less
than significant. With regard to proposed development at 4675 52nd Drive, the project would
involve replacing a vacant lot (formerly occupied by an industrial user) with residential dwelling
units. The proposed residential units will discharge common wastewater from lavatory and
kitchen activities. Such discharges will not require upgrades or new technology to be installed at
the wastewater treatment facility to ensure continued compliance with wastewater discharge
requirements. Impacts will be similar and no more severe than those identified in the 2007
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, and would continue to be less than significant.
b,c,e) Less than Significant Impact. As indicated in the Initial Study completed for the 2007
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, new development pursuant to General Plan land
use policy could intensify some uses on properties. However, the City will require that each
individual project be adequately served by water, sewer, and drainage improvements, and
connection fees for regional facilities would be paid. Connection fees contribute to construction of
new regional systems and facilities as need to accommodate growth. Impact would continue to
be less than significant.
d) Less than Significant Impact. Three water agencies supply water to properties in Vernon:
the City of Vernon Water Department, California Water Service Company (Cal Water) - East Los
Angeles District, and Maywood Mutual Water Company Number 3. Industrial businesses will
continue to be the preponderant water users in Vernon, consistent with current land use policy.
However, proposed General Plan land use policy changes would allow for some conversion of
industrial to commercial and residential uses, including the proposed multifamily residential
development at 4675 52nd Drive. Based on water demand factors provided in the 2010 Urban
Water Management Plan for Cal Water’s East Los Angeles District, the year 2015 projected water
demand at a metered service of a multifamily residential development is 2.8 acre-feet/year. The
projected demand for the average metered industrial user is 20.9 acre-feet/year.14 As indicated
in 4.9b) above, given that a commercial or residential use will consume far less water annually
that the average industrial use, impact of the land use changes will be less than significant.
Furthermore, the project site at 4675 52nd Drive is served by Maywood Mutual Water Company
Number 3. As of August 2012, Maywood Mutual Water Company Number 3 had an adjudicated
supply of 1,400 acre-feet, and a demand of approximately 1,350 acre-feet, with a residual supply
of at least 50 acre-feet of water.15
This would be more than ample to accommodate the proposed
development at 4675 52nd Drive, given water usage estimates. Impacts would be similar and less
severe than those identified in the 2007 General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, and
would continue to be less than significant.
f-g) Less than Significant Impact. All development pursuant to General Plan policy and the
Zoning Ordinance will be required to comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations
related to the disposal of solid waste. With regard to waste volume, the very limited allowance for
residential use at 4675 52nd Drive (as opposed to industrial) under the proposed General Plan
Amendment is not anticipated to generate significant additional solid waste; in fact, the
residential use would generate less waste. As concluded in the 2007 Vernon General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, long-term implementation of land use policy less than significant
14 California Water Service Company. 2010 Urban Water Management Plan - East Los Angeles District.
Table 3.3-3: Projected 2015 Water Deliveries.
15 Telephone communication with Bob Roth, City of Maywood Municipal Water District 3 engineer, August 30,
2012.
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impacts relative to solid waste. Impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007 Program
EIR, and would be less than significant.
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4.18 – Mandatory Findings of Significance
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Does the project have the potential
to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California
history or prehistory?
□ □ □
b) Does the project have impacts that
are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? □ □ □
c) Does the project have
environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
□ □ □
a) Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in Section 4.4, Biological Resources and Section
4.5, Cultural Resources, the Proposed Update does not have the potential to substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory. Impacts would be similar to those identified in the 2007 General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance Program EIR, and would be less than significant.
b) Potentially Significant Impact. While significant cumulative growth impacts relative to air
quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and transportation are not anticipated due to
implementation of the General Plan Amendments, Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance revisions, or
the proposed project at 4675 52nd Drive, new significant or substantially more severe cumulative
impacts in these areas could occur as a result of the Proposed Focused Update, which propose
changes in the land use designation of specific parcels. These changes could result in an increase
in development intensity and resulting increase in air quality impacts, greenhouse gas emissions,
the exposure of persons to hazards and hazardous materials, the exposure of persons to noise,
and transportation system impacts. Accordingly, such impacts could be potentially new or
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substantially more severe significant impacts and will be analyzed in a Supplemental EIR to be
prepared for the Proposed Focused Update.
c) Potentially Significant Impact. As discussed in Section 4.3 Air Quality, Section 4.7
Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Section 4.8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Section 4.12 Noise,
and Section 4.16 Transportation/Traffic, potential impacts in these areas could create new or
substantially more severe environmental effects that would adversely affect human beings. Such
effects will be analyzed in a Supplemental EIR to be prepared for the Proposed Focused Update.
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5 References
5.1 – List of Preparers
City of Vernon (Lead Agency)
Dept. of Community Services & Water
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Contact: S. Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and Water
Hogle-Ireland (Environmental Analysis)
630 N. Rosemead Blvd., Suite 150
Pasadena, CA 91107
Laura Stetson, AICP, Senior Vice President
Genevieve Sharrow, Associate Project Manager II
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Lead agencies may include 15 hardcopies of this document when submitting electronic copies of Environmental Impact
Reports, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, or Notices of Preparation to the State Clearinghouse
(SCH). The SCH also accepts other summaries, such as EIR Executive Summaries prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15123. Please include one copy of the Notice of Completion Form (NOC) with your submission and attach the
summary to each electronic copy of the document.
SCH #:
Project Title:
Lead Agency:
Contact Name:
Email:
Project Location:
Project Decription (Proposed actions, location, and/or consequences).
Revised September 2011
Summary Form for Electronic Document Submittal
City County
Form F
Identify the project's significant or potentially significant effects and briefly describe any proposed mitigation measures that
would reduce or avoid that effect.
Phone Number:
City of Vernon Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
City of Vernon
S. Kevin Wilson
KWilson@ci.vernon.ca.us 323-583-8811
City of Vernon , Los Angeles County
Print Form
The proposed project consists of: 1) a comprehensive update to the Vernon General Plan Housing Element; 2) a related
revision to the Land Use Element to introduce a new Housing Overlay (and permit a potential housing development at
4675 52nd St.) and an Emergency Shelter Overlay; 3) revisions to the Land Use, Noise, Safety, and Resources
Elements to respond to newly adopted State Law; and 4) focused revisions to the Vernon Zoning Ordinance and Zoning
Map, including introduction of a Housing Overlay, an Emergency Shelter Overlay, and a Truck and Freight Terminal
Overlay; expansion of the Commercial Overlay and revisions to allowable commercial uses; and minor edits to clarify
other provisions.
Based on the findings of the Initial Study, the City has identified topics for further analysis in a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (Supplemental EIR to the 2007 Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance EIR, State
Clearinghouse No. 2007061031). Other impact issues were found to have no effects or would result in less than
significant impacts. No mitigation measures were proposed in the Initial Study.
Potentially significant effects identified that will be further analyzed in the SEIR are: Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas
Emissions, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Noise, and Transportation/Traffic.
Provide a list of the responsible or trustee agencies for the project.
If applicable, describe any of the project’s areas of controversy known to the Lead Agency, including issues raised by
agencies and the public.
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18
STATE OF CALIFORNIA Edmund G. Brown Jr., Governor
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
320 WEST 4TH STREET, SUITE 500
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
September 21, 2012
S. Kevin Wilson
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Re: SCH# 2007061031 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
The California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) has jurisdiction over the safety of highway-
rail crossings (crossings) in California. The California Public Utilities Code requires Commission
approval for the construction or alteration of crossings and grants the Commission exclusive power on
the design, alteration, and closure of crossings in California.
The Commission Rail Crossings Engineering Section (RCES) is in receipt of the Notice of Preparation
(NOP) from the State Clearinghouse for the proposed City of Vernon (City) Focused General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Update project. Previously on June 26 and October 5, 2007, RCES issued two (2)
comment letters on the matter.
RCES recommends that the City add language to the General Plan so that any future development
adjacent to or near the shared railroad/light rail right-of-way is planned with the safety of the rail corridor
in mind. New developments may increase traffic volumes not only on streets and at intersections, but
also at at-grade highway-rail crossings. This includes considering pedestrian circulation
patterns/destinations with respect to railroad right-of-way and compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Mitigation measures to consider include, but are not limited to, the planning for grade
separations for major thoroughfares, improvements to existing at-grade highway-rail crossings due to
increase in traffic volumes and continuous vandal resistant fencing or other appropriate barriers to limit
the access of trespassers onto the railroad right-of-way.
If you have any questions, please contact Ken Chiang at 213-576-7076, email at ykc@cpuc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Ken Chiang, PE
Utilities Engineer
Rail Crossings Engineering Section
Consumer Protection & Safety Division
C: State Clearinghouse
City of Huntington Park
Planning Department
6550 Miles Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Lucille Roybal-Allard
Congresswoman
255 E. Temple St., Ste 1860
Los Angeles, CA 90012
John Kinas
United States Aluminum
3663 Bandini Boulevard
Vernon, CA 90023
L.A. County Board of Supervisors
Director of Planning
James Hertl – Room 1390
320 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Gloria Molina
Board of Supervisors
500 W. Temple St., Ste 856
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Ms. Gutierrez
924 S. Mott Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
South Coast Air Quality Mgmt
District (AQMD)
21865 E. Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
City of Long Beach
Office of the City Manager
333 W. Ocean Blvd., 13th floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
James H. Hillands
Heger Realty Corp.
5657 E. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Brian Scanlon
L.A. County Public Works
Mapping & Property Mgmt.
900 S. Fremont Avenue, 10th Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803
E.J. Contreras
Owens-Brockway
2901 Fruitland Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Joseph R. Garruba
California Portland Cement Co.
2025 E. Financial Way
Glendora, CA 91740
City of Commerce
Planning Department
2535 Commerce Way
Commerce, CA 90040
California Water Service Comp.
3316 West Beverly Boulevard
Montebello, CA 90640
J.J. Little
J.J. Little Company, Inc.
9945 Malgar Drive
Whittier, CA 90603
City of Bell
Planning Department
6330 Pine Street
Bell, CA 90201
Marisa Olguin
Chamber of Commerce
3801 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
L.R. Luppen
Metal Products Engineering
3050 Leonis Boulevard
Vernon, CA 90058
City of Cudahy
Planning Department
5220 Santa Ana Street
Cudahy, CA 90201
State Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3044
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
Ellen Orlando
Karen Lehrer
2300 E. 11th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
L.A. County Sanitation District
P.O. Box 4998
Whittier, CA 90607
L.A. County Flood Control District
900 S. Fremont Avenue, 8th Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803
Maywood Mutual Water Co. 3
6151 Heliotrope Avenue
Maywood, CA 90270
City of Maywood
Planning Department
4319 Slauson Avenue
Maywood, CA 90270
L.A. Unified School District
Office of Environmental Health & Safety
333 South Beaudry Ave., 20th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attention: Glenn Striegler
So. Cal Edison
1924 Cashdan Street
Compton, CA 90220
Attn: Mike Frazier
City of Los Angeles
Planning Department
200 North Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Suk Chon
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Land Development Division
P.O. Box 1460
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
Dave Karrker
California Water Service
5243 E. Sheila Street
Commerce, CA 90022
Reynan L. Ledesma
Department of Water & Power L.A.
111 N. Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
AT&T
100 W. Alondra Blvd., Rm 202A
Gardena, CA 90248
Attn: Leslie Donaldson
The Gas Company (So. Cal Gas Co.)
P.O. Box 3150
San Dimas, CA 91773
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
3770 E. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Attn: Dick Ebel
L.A. Junction Railroad
4433 Exchange Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Attn: Marion Alexander
L.A. County Sanitation District
P.O. Box 4998
Whittier, CA 90607
Suk Chon
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Land Development Division
P.O. Box 1460
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
The Gas Company (So. Cal Gas Co.)
P.O. Box 3150
San Dimas, CA 91773
L.A. County Sanitation District
P.O. Box 4998
Whittier, CA 90607
Suk Chon
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Land Development Division
P.O. Box 1460
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
The Gas Company (So. Cal Gas Co.)
P.O. Box 3150
San Dimas, CA 91773
L.A. County Sanitation District
P.O. Box 4998
Whittier, CA 90607
Suk Chon
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Land Development Division
P.O. Box 1460
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
The Gas Company (So. Cal Gas Co.)
P.O. Box 3150
San Dimas, CA 91773
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CITY OF VERNON GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
December 11, 2012
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CITY OF VERNON GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
December 11, 2012
Prepared by:
Amy L. Kim, EIT,
Robert Kunzman,
Carl Ballard, LEED GA, and
William Kunzman, P.E.
1111 Town & Country Road, Suite 34
Orange, California 92868
(714) 973‐8383
www.traffic‐engineer.com
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction and Summary ................................................................................................ 1
A. Purpose of Report and Study Objectives .................................................................. 1
B. Study Area .............................................................................................................. 1
C. Definition of Deficiency and Significant Impact ........................................................ 2
D. Principal Findings .................................................................................................... 2
II. Existing Traffic Conditions ................................................................................................. 5
A. Existing Travel Lanes and Intersection Controls ....................................................... 5
B. Existing Average Daily Traffic Volumes .................................................................... 5
C. Truck Passenger Car Equivalents ............................................................................. 5
D. Existing Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service ................................. 5
E. Planned Transportation Improvements and Relationship to General Plan ............... 6
III. Current General Plan Year 2035 Traffic Conditions ........................................................... 15
A. Method of Projection ............................................................................................ 15
B. Current General Plan Year 2035 Average Daily Traffic Volumes ............................. 15
C. Current General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of
Service .................................................................................................................. 15
IV. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Traffic Conditions ....................................................... 20
A. Method of Projection ............................................................................................ 20
B. Potential Development ......................................................................................... 20
1. Potential Development Locations ...................................................................... 20
2. Trip Generation .................................................................................................. 20
3. Trip Distribution .................................................................................................. 20
4. Trip Assignment .................................................................................................. 21
C. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Average Daily Traffic Volumes ......................... 21
D. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of
Service .................................................................................................................. 21
E. Significant Impact .................................................................................................. 21
V. Conclusions ..................................................................................................................... 45
APPENDICES
Appendix A – Glossary of Transportation Terms
Appendix B – Traffic Count Worksheets
Appendix C – Truck Percentage Calculations
Appendix D – Explanation and Calculation of Intersection Capacity Utilization
List of Tables
Table 1. Existing Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service ....................................... 7
Table 2. Current General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of
Service ........................................................................................................................... 16
Table 3. Potential Proposed Development Trip Generation ....................................................... 22
Table 4. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of
Service ........................................................................................................................... 23
Table 5. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of
Service ........................................................................................................................... 24
List of Figures
Figure 1. Location Map ................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2. Existing Through Travel Lanes and Intersection Controls ............................................... 8
Figure 3. Existing Intersection Geometrics .................................................................................... 9
Figure 4. Existing Average Daily Traffic Volumes ......................................................................... 10
Figure 5. Existing Morning Peak Hour Intersection Turning Movement Volumes ...................... 11
Figure 6. Existing Evening Peak Hour Intersection Turning Movement Volumes ........................ 12
Figure 7. City of Vernon General Plan Circulation Element ......................................................... 13
Figure 8. City of Vernon General Plan Roadway Cross‐Sections .................................................. 14
Figure 9. Current General Plan Year 2035 Average Daily Traffic Volumes .................................. 17
Figure 10. Current General Plan Year 2035 Morning Peak Hour Intersection Turning
Movement Volumes ...................................................................................................... 18
Figure 11. Current General Plan Year 2035 Evening Peak Hour Intersection Turning
Movement Volumes ...................................................................................................... 19
Figure 12. Potential Development Site Location Map ................................................................... 25
Figure 13. Potential Development Number 1 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 26
Figure 14. Potential Development Number 2 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 27
Figure 15. Potential Development Number 3 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 28
Figure 16. Potential Development Number 4 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 29
Figure 17. Potential Development Number 5 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 30
Figure 18. Potential Development Number 6 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 31
Figure 19. Potential Development Number 7 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 32
Figure 20. Potential Development Number 8 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 33
Figure 21. Potential Development Number 9 Trip Distribution ..................................................... 34
Figure 22. Potential Development Number 10 Trip Distribution ................................................... 35
Figure 23. Potential Development Number 11 Trip Distribution ................................................... 36
Figure 24. Potential Development Number 12 Trip Distribution ................................................... 37
Figure 25. Potential Development Number 13 Trip Distribution ................................................... 38
Figure 26. Potential Development Average Daily Traffic Volumes ................................................ 39
Figure 27. Potential Development Morning Peak Hour Intersection Turning Movement
Volumes ........................................................................................................................ 40
Figure 28. Potential Development Evening Peak Hour Intersection Turning Movement
Volumes ........................................................................................................................ 41
Figure 29. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Average Daily Traffic Volumes ............................... 42
Figure 30. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Morning Peak Hour Intersection Turning
Movement Volumes ...................................................................................................... 43
Figure 31. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Evening Peak Hour Intersection Turning
Movement Volumes ...................................................................................................... 44
I. Introduction and Summary
A. Purpose of Report and Study Objectives
The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the traffic impacts resulting from
proposed residential and trucking overlay districts in the City of Vernon, and to identify the
traffic mitigation measures necessary to maintain the established Level of Service standard
for the elements of the impacted roadway system. The traffic issues related to the
proposed land uses and development have been evaluated in the context of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
The City of Vernon is the lead agency responsible for preparation of the traffic impact
analysis, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act authorizing legislation.
This report analyzes traffic impacts for the Existing and Year 2035 traffic conditions.
Although this is a technical report, every effort has been made to write the report clearly
and concisely. To assist the reader with those terms unique to transportation engineering,
a glossary of terms is provided in Appendix A.
B. Study Area
The study area intersections were determined by selecting the intersections that are
projected to operate at unacceptable Levels of Service in the 2007 Circulation Plan Update
for the City of Vernon (see Figure 1):
Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #1
55th Street (EW) ‐ #2
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ #7
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9
Leonis Boulevard (EW) ‐ #10
Fruitland Avenue (EW) ‐ #11
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12
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Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #13
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #14
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #15
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #16
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17
C. Definition of Deficiency and Significant Impact
The City of Vernon has an established acceptable Level of Service of D. Level of Service E
and F are unacceptable.
Based on the Los Angeles Department of Transportation Policies and Procedures, an impact
is considered significant if the project‐related increase in the volume‐to‐capacity ratio
equals or exceeds the thresholds shown below:
Significant Impact Threshold for Intersections
Level of Service Volume/Capacity Incremental Increase
C 0.70‐0.79 0.04 or more
D 0.80‐0.89 0.02 or more
E/F 0.90 ‐ more 0.01 or more
D. Principal Findings
Existing Level of Service: For Existing traffic conditions, the study area intersections
currently operate within acceptable Levels of Service during the peak hours, except for the
following study area intersections that operate at Levels of Service E to F during the peak
hours (see Table 1):
Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #1
55th Street (EW) ‐ #2
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ #7
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9
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Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12
Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #13
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #14
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #15
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #16
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17
Current General Plan Year 2035 Level of Service: For the Current General Plan Year 2035
traffic conditions, the study area intersections are projected to operate at Level of Service E
to F during the peak hours, without improvements (see Table 2).
All potential developments within the proposed housing and trucking overlay districts have
been individually accounted for by an appropriate trip generation and trip distribution.
Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Level of Service: For the Proposed General Plan Year
2035 traffic conditions, the study area intersections are projected to operate at Level of
Service E to F during the peak hours, without improvements (see Table 4).
Table 5 depicts the Proposed General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions at the study area
intersections. The study area intersections are not significantly impacted by the proposed
housing and trucking overlay districts.
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II. Existing Traffic Conditions
The traffic conditions as they exist today are discussed below and illustrated on Figures 2 to 8.
A. Existing Travel Lanes and Intersection Controls
Figures 2 and 3 identify the existing roadway conditions within the City of Vernon. The
number of through travel lanes and intersection controls for existing roadways are
illustrated on Figure 2 and the existing intersection geometries are identified on Figure 3.
B. Existing Average Daily Traffic Volumes
Figure 4 depict the existing average daily traffic volumes in the study area. Existing manual
morning and evening peak hour intersection turning movement counts have been obtained
by Kunzman Associates, Inc. in February and October 2012 (see Appendix B). The existing
average daily traffic volumes have been obtained from peak hour counts using the following
formula for each intersection leg:
PM Peak Hour (Approach Volume + Exit Volume) x 11.0 = Leg Volume.
C. Truck Passenger Car Equivalents
To account for the number of trucks that are included in the traffic counts, a truck factor
has been developed. Four vehicle classification spot counts have been conducted to
calculate the percentage of the vehicle mix that are trucks. The truck percentage
calculation shows that there are currently 22 percent trucks on the City of Vernon Streets
(see Appendix C). Per the City of Vernon, a Passenger Car Equivalent of 2.5 has been used
on the 22 percent trucks (see Appendix C). A truck factor of 1.33 has been applied to
account for the calculated 22 percent trucks on the study area roadways ((1.00 – 0.22) +
(0.22 X 2.5) = 1.33).
D. Existing Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service
The technique used to assess the capacity needs of an intersection is known as Intersection
Capacity Utilization (see Appendix D). To calculate Intersection Capacity Utilization, the
volume of traffic using the intersection is compared with the capacity of the intersection.
The existing Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service for the study area
intersections are shown in Table 1. Existing Intersection Capacity Utilization is based upon
manual morning and evening peak hour intersection turning movement counts obtained by
Kunzman Associates, Inc. in February and October 2012. The factored traffic counts are
presented on Figures 5 and 6.
There are two peak hours in a weekday. The morning peak hour is between 7:00 AM and
9:00 AM, and the evening peak hour is between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The actual peak
hour within the two hour interval is the four consecutive 15 minute periods with the highest
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total volume when all movements are added together. Thus, the evening peak hour at one
intersection may be 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM if those four consecutive 15 minute periods have
the highest combined volume.
For Existing traffic conditions, the study area intersections currently operate within
acceptable Levels of Service during the peak hours, except for the following study area
intersections that operate at Levels of Service E to F during the peak hours (see Table 1):
Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #1
55th Street (EW) ‐ #2
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ #7
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12
Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #13
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #14
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #15
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #16
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17
Existing delay worksheets are provided in Appendix D.
E. Planned Transportation Improvements and Relationship to General Plan
The City of Vernon General Plan Circulation Element is shown on Figure 7. Existing and
future roadways are included in the Circulation Element of the General Plan and are
graphically depicted on Figure 7. This figure shows the nature and extent of arterial
highways that are needed to adequately serve the ultimate development depicted by the
Land Use Element of the General Plan. The City of Vernon General Plan roadway cross‐
sections is shown on Figure 8.
Control 3 L T R L T R L T R L T R Morning Evening
Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue ‐ West (EW) ‐ #1a TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 1.454‐F 1.502‐F
Vernon Avenue ‐ East (EW) ‐ # 1 b T S 010010 0 . 5 1 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 . 5 11.334‐F 1.097‐F
55th Street ‐ West (EW) ‐ #2a TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 d 0 1 0 1.186‐F 1.521‐F
55th Street ‐ East (EW) ‐ # 2 b T S 010010010 0 . 5 0 . 5 d0.891‐D 0.735‐C
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3 TS 1 2 1>> 1 2 1>> 1 1 d 1 0.5 0.5 1.040‐F 1.014‐F
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 d 0 0 0 0.956‐E 1.011‐F
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0 1 0 0.5 1 0.5 0.972‐E 0.923‐E
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 1 2 2 0.919‐E 0.957‐E
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ # 7 T S 12 1 > > 1211 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 0 . 5 0 . 51.009‐F 1.181‐F
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 0.951‐E 1.003‐F
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.861‐D 0.948‐E
Leonis Boulevard (EW) ‐ #10 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.876‐D 0.814‐D
Fruitland Avenue (EW) ‐ #11 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 0.806‐D 0.879‐D
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1.081‐F 1.202‐F
Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #1 3 T S 12112112 1 > 12d0.868‐D 0.920‐E
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ # 1 4 T S 1211211212 1 . 5 0 . 50.902‐E .942‐E
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ # 1 5 T S 1111 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 1 . 5 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 0 . 50.974‐E 0.970‐E
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ # 1 6 T S 1411 3 . 51.5>> 1.5 2 0.5 1 1 2>> 1.543‐F 1.433‐F
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17 TS 1 2.5 0.5 1 3 1>> 2 1 1 0.5 1.5 1>> 0.858‐D 0.975‐E
1
2
3 TS = Traffic Signal
When a right turn lane is designated, the lane can either be striped or unstriped. To function as a right turn lane there must be sufficient width for right turning vehicles to travel
outside the through lanes. L = Left; T = Through; R = Right; d = Defacto Turn Lane; > = Right Turn Overlap; >> = Free Right Turn
ICU‐LOS = Intersection Capacity Utilization‐Level of Service
Eastbound Westbound ICU‐LOS 2
Table 1
Existing Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service
Intersection
Traffic
Intersection Approach Lanes 1 Peak Hour
Northbound Southbound
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III. Current General Plan Year 2035 Traffic Conditions
In this section, Current General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions are discussed. Figures 9 and 11
illustrate the Current General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions.
A. Method of Projection
Based upon the 2007 City of Vernon General Plan Updated, an ambient annual growth
rate of 0.5 percent is used in this analysis. This produces a growth factor of 1.12 for
Year 2035 conditions.
B. Current General Plan Year 2035 Average Daily Traffic Volumes
Current General Plan Year 2035 average daily traffic volumes are depicted on Figure 9.
C. Current General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service
The technique used to assess the capacity needs of an intersection is known as
Intersection Capacity Utilization (see Appendix D). To calculate Intersection Capacity
Utilization, the volume of traffic using the intersection is compared with the capacity of
the intersection.
The Current General Plan Year 2035 morning and evening peak hour turning movement
volumes are provided on Figures 10 and 11, respectively.
For the Current General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions, the study area intersections
are projected to operate at Level of Service E to F during the peak hours, without
improvements (see Table 2). Current General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity
Utilization worksheets are provided in Appendix D.
Control 3 L T R L T R L T R L T R Morning Evening
Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue ‐ West (EW) ‐ #1a TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 1.617‐F 1.671‐F
Vernon Avenue ‐ East (EW) ‐ # 1 b T S 010010 0 . 5 1 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 . 5 11.217‐F 1.317‐F
55th Street ‐ West (EW) ‐ #2a TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 d 0 1 0 1.482‐F 1.692‐F
55th Street ‐ East (EW) ‐ # 2 b T S 010010010 0 . 5 0 . 5 d0.811‐D 1.153‐F
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3 TS 1 2 1>> 1 2 1>> 1 1 d 1 0.5 0.5 0.986‐E 1.124‐F
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 d 0 0 0 1.059‐F 1.121‐F
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0 1 0 0.5 1 0.5 1.077‐F 1.022‐F
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 1 2 2 1.017‐F 1.061‐F
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ # 7 T S 12 1 > > 1211 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 0 . 5 0 . 51.118‐F 1.311‐F
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 1.053‐F 1.111‐F
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.953‐E 1.050‐F
Leonis Boulevard (EW) ‐ #10 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.960‐E 0.899‐D
Fruitland Avenue (EW) ‐ #11 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 0.891‐D 0.973‐E
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1.199‐F 1.353‐F
Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #1 3 T S 12112112 1 > 12d0.960‐E 1.019‐F
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ # 1 4 T S 1211211212 1 . 5 0 . 50.998‐E 1.043‐F
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ # 1 5 T S 1111 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 1 . 5 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 0 . 51.079‐F 1.075‐F
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ # 1 6 T S 1411 3 . 51.5>> 1.5 2 0.5 1 1 2>> 1.717‐F 1.594‐F
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17 TS 1 2.5 0.5 1 3 1>> 2 1 1 0.5 1.5 1>> 0.949‐E 1.081‐F
1
2
3
When a right turn lane is designated, the lane can either be striped or unstriped. To function as a right turn lane there must be sufficient width for right turning vehicles to travel
outside the through lanes. L = Left; T = Through; R = Right; d = Defacto Turn Lane; > = Right Turn Overlap; >> = Free Right Turn
ICU‐LOS = Intersection Capacity Utilization‐Level of Service
TS = Traffic Signal
Table 2
Current General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service
Intersection
Traffic
Intersection Approach Lanes 1 Peak Hour
Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound ICU‐LOS 2
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IV. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Traffic Conditions
In this section, Proposed General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions are discussed. Figures 12 and
31 illustrate the Current General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions.
A. Method of Projection
Based upon the 2007 City of Vernon General Plan Update, an ambient annual growth
rate of 0.5 percent is used in this analysis. This produces a growth factor of 1.12 for
Year 2035 conditions.
The potential development trip generation and trip distribution are then applied to
analyze the Proposed General Plan.
B. Potential Development
1. Potential Development Locations
The City of Vernon has provided the potential locations for residential
developments, industrial developments, and an emergency shelter within the
residential and trucking overlay districts. Figure 12 provides the location of each
potential development site.
2. Trip Generation
The trips generated by the potential development is determined by multiplying an
appropriate trip generation rate by the quantity of land use. Trip generation rates
are predicated on the assumption that energy costs, the availability of roadway
capacity, the availability of vehicles to drive, and our life styles remain similar to
what we know today. A major change in these variables may affect trip
generation rates.
Trip generation rates were determined for daily traffic and morning peak hour
inbound and outbound traffic, and evening peak hour inbound and outbound
traffic for the proposed land uses. By multiplying the trip generation rates by the
land use quantities, the traffic volumes are determined. The difference in vehicle
trips between the previously proposed land uses and the proposed land uses are
used as the trip generation for each potential development site. Table 3 shows
the trip generation based upon rates obtained from the Institute of
Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation, 9th Edition, 2012.
3. Trip Distribution
To determine the trip distribution for the potential developments, peak hour
traffic counts of the existing directional distribution of traffic for existing areas in
the vicinity of the site, and other additional information on future development
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and traffic impacts in the area were reviewed. The trip distributions for the
potential developments are provided on Figures 13 to 25.
4. Trip Assignment
Based on the identified trip generation and distributions, potential development
average daily traffic volumes have been calculated and shown on Figure 26.
Morning and evening peak hour intersection turning movement volumes
expected from the potential developments are shown on Figures 27 and 28,
respectively.
C. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Average Daily Traffic Volumes
Proposed General Plan Year 2035 average daily traffic volumes are depicted on Figure
29.
D. Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service
The technique used to assess the capacity needs of an intersection is known as
Intersection Capacity Utilization (see Appendix D). To calculate Intersection Capacity
Utilization, the volume of traffic using the intersection is compared with the capacity of
the intersection.
The Proposed General Plan Year 2035 morning and evening peak hour turning
movement volumes are provided in Figures 30 and 31, respectively.
For the Proposed General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions, the study area intersections
are projected to operate at Level of Service E to F during the peak hours, without
improvements (see Table 4). Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity
Utilization worksheets are provided in Appendix D.
E. Significant Impact
Based on the Los Angeles Department of Transportation Policies and Procedures, an
impact is considered significant if the project‐related increase in the volume‐to‐capacity
ratio equals or exceeds the thresholds shown below:
Significant Impact Threshold for Intersections
Level of Service Volume/Capacity Incremental Increase
C 0.70‐0.79 0.04 or more
D 0.80‐0.89 0.02 or more
Table 5 depicts the Proposed General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions at the study area
intersections. The study area intersections are not significantly impacted by the
proposed housing and trucking overlay districts.
Inbound Outbound Total Inbound Outbound Total
Trip Generation Rates
Warehousing AC 7.22 2.81 10.03 3.04 5.65 8.69 57.23
Manufacturing AC 6.92 0.52 7.44 4.43 3.92 8.35 38.80
Emergency Shelter3 Site 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 10.00
Apartments DU 0.1 0.41 0.51 0.4 0.22 0.62 6.65
Trips Generated
Warehousing 2.7 AC 19 8 27 8 15 23 155
Manufacturing 2.7 AC ‐19 ‐1 ‐20 ‐12 ‐11 ‐23 ‐105
Subtotal 0 7 7 ‐440 5 0
Emergency Shelter 1 Site 112112 1 0
Manufacturing 2.1 AC ‐15 ‐1 ‐16 ‐9 ‐8 ‐17 ‐81
Subtotal ‐14 0 ‐14 ‐8 ‐7 ‐15 ‐71
Warehousing 5.0 AC 36 14 50 15 28 43 286
Manufacturing 5 AC ‐35 ‐3 ‐38 ‐22 ‐20 ‐42 ‐194
Subtotal 1 11 12 ‐781 9 2
Warehousing 3.6 AC 26 10 36 11 20 31 206
Manufacturing 3.6 AC ‐25 ‐2 ‐27 ‐16 ‐14 ‐30 ‐140
Subtotal 1 8 9 ‐561 6 6
Warehousing 3.1 AC 22 9 31 9 18 27 177
Manufacturing 3.1 AC ‐21 ‐2 ‐23 ‐14 ‐12 ‐26 ‐120
Subtotal 1 7 8 ‐561 5 7
Warehousing 2.9 AC 21 8 29 9 16 25 166
Manufacturing 2.9 AC ‐20 ‐2 ‐22 ‐13 ‐11 ‐24 ‐113
Subtotal 1 6 7 ‐451 5 3
Warehousing 10.5 AC 76 30 106 32 59 91 601
Manufacturing 10.5 AC ‐73 ‐5 ‐78 ‐47 ‐41 ‐88 ‐407
Subtotal 3 25 28 ‐15 18 3 194
Warehousing 2.0 AC 14 6 20 6 11 17 114
Manufacturing 2 AC ‐14 ‐1 ‐15 ‐9 ‐8 ‐17 ‐78
Subtotal 0 5 5 ‐330 3 6
Warehousing 2.7 AC 19 8 27 8 15 23 155
Manufacturing 2.7 AC ‐19 ‐1 ‐20 ‐12 ‐11 ‐23 ‐105
Subtotal 0 7 7 ‐440 5 0
Apartments 10 DU 145426 6 7
Manufacturing 0.5 AC ‐30‐3 ‐2 ‐2 ‐4 ‐19
Subtotal ‐242202 4 8
Warehousing 8.6 AC 62 24 86 26 49 75 492
Manufacturing 8.6 AC ‐60 ‐4 ‐64 ‐38 ‐34 ‐72 ‐334
Subtotal 2 20 22 ‐12 15 3 158
Apartments 45 DU 5 18 23 18 10 28 299
Manufacturing 2.9 AC ‐20 ‐2 ‐22 ‐13 ‐11 ‐24 ‐113
Subtotal ‐15 16 1 5 ‐1 4 186
Warehousing 3.0 AC 22 8 30 9 17 26 172
Manufacturing 3.0 AC ‐21 ‐2 ‐23 ‐13 ‐12 ‐25 ‐116
Subtotal 1 6 7 ‐451 5 6
Site
Potential Proposed Development Trip Generation 1
Table 3
Daily
1
Morning Evening
Unit2QuantityLand Use
1 Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation, 9th Edition, 2012, Land Use Categories 140, 150, and 220.
2 AC = Acres; Site = Site; DU = Dwelling Unit
total of 10 vehicle trips per day.
3 The emergency shelter is projected to generate little to know traffic. An assumption of 1 inbound and 1 outbound vehicle has been made for the morning and even
2
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
13
12
11
22
Control 3 L T R L T R L T R L T R Morning Evening
Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue ‐ West (EW) ‐ #1a TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 1.617‐F 1.671‐F
Vernon Avenue ‐ East (EW) ‐ # 1 b T S 010010 0 . 5 1 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 . 5 11.217‐F 1.317‐F
55th Street ‐ West (EW) ‐ #2a TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 d 0 1 0 1.482‐F 1.692‐F
55th Street ‐ East (EW) ‐ # 2 b T S 010010010 0 . 5 0 . 5 d0.811‐D 1.153‐F
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3 TS 1 2 1>> 1 2 1>> 1 1 d 1 0.5 0.5 0.988‐E 1.125‐F
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 d 0 0 0 1.055‐F 1.119‐F
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0 1 0 0.5 1 0.5 1.076‐F 1.018‐F
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 1 2 2 1.017‐F 1.062‐F
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ # 7 T S 12 1 > > 1211 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 0 . 5 0 . 51.127‐F 1.314‐F
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 1 2.5 0.5 1.060‐F 1.111‐F
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.953‐E 1.050‐F
Leonis Boulevard (EW) ‐ #10 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 0.969‐E 0.899‐D
Fruitland Avenue (EW) ‐ #11 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 1 0.5 0.5 0.891‐D 0.973‐E
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12 TS 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1.199‐F 1.334‐F
Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #1 3 T S 12112112 1 > 12d0.963‐E 1.019‐F
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ # 1 4 T S 1211211212 1 . 5 0 . 51.002‐F 1.048‐F
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ # 1 5 T S 1111 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 1 . 5 0 . 5 0 . 5 1 0 . 51.081‐F 1.073‐F
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ # 1 6 T S 1411 3 . 51.5>> 1.5 2 0.5 1 1 2>> 1.725‐F 1.598‐F
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17 TS 1 2.5 0.5 1 3 1>> 2 1 1 0.5 1.5 1>> 0.952‐E 1.080‐F
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When a right turn lane is designated, the lane can either be striped or unstriped. To function as a right turn lane there must be sufficient width for right turning vehicles to travel
outside the through lanes. L = Left; T = Through; R = Right; d = Defacto Turn Lane; > = Right Turn Overlap; >> = Free Right Turn
ICU‐LOS = Intersection Capacity Utilization‐Level of Service
TS = Traffic Signal
Table 4
Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service
Intersection
Traffic
Intersection Approach Lanes 1 Peak Hour
Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound ICU‐LOS 2
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Volume to Level of Volume to Level of Project Significant Volume to Level of Project Significant
Hour Capacity Service Capacity Service Impact Impact1 Capacity Service Impact Impact
Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue ‐ West (EW) ‐ #1a Morning 1.617 F 1.617 F 0.000 No
Evening 1.671 F 1.671 F 0.000 No
Vernon Avenue ‐ East (EW) ‐ #1b Morning 1.217 F 1.217 F 0.000 No
Evening 1.317 F 1.317 F 0.000 No
55th Street ‐ West (EW) ‐ #2a Morning 1.482 F 1.482 F 0.000 No
Evening 1.692 F 1.692 F 0.000 No
55th Street ‐ East (EW) ‐ #2b Morning 0.811 D 0.811 D 0.000 No
Evening 1.153 D 1.153 D 0.000 No
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3 Morning 0.986 E 0.988 E 0.002 No
Evening 1.124 F 1.125 F 0.001 No
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4 Morning 1.059 F 1.055 F ‐0.004 No
Evening 1.121 F 1.119 F ‐0.002 No
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5 Morning 1.077 F 1.076 F ‐0.001 No
Evening 1.022 F 1.018 F ‐0.004 No
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6 Morning 1.017 F 1.017 F 0.000 No
Evening 1.061 F 1.062 F 0.001 No
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ #7 Morning 1.118 F 1.127 F 0.009 No
Evening 1.311 F 1.134 F ‐0.177 No
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8 Morning 1.053 F 1.060 F 0.007 No
Evening 1.111 F 1.111 F 0.000 No
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9 Morning 0.953 E 0.953 F 0.000 No
Evening 1.050 F 1.050 F 0.000 No
Leonis Boulevard (EW) ‐ #10 Morning 0.969 E 0.969 E 0.000 No
Evening 0.899 D 0.899 D 0.000 No
Fruitland Avenue (EW) ‐ #11 Morning 0.891 D 0.891 D 0.000 No
Evening 0.973 E 0.973 E 0.000 No
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12 Morning 1.199 F 1.199 F 0.000 No
Evening 1.335 F 1.334 F ‐0.001 No
Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #13 Morning 0.960 E 0.963 E 0.003 No
Evening 1.019 F 1.019 F 0.000 No
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #14 Morning 0.998 E 1.002 F 0.004 No
Evening 1.043 F 1.048 F 0.005 No
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #15 Morning 1.079 F 1.081 F 0.002 No
Evening 1.075 F 1.073 F ‐0.002 No
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #16 Morning 1.717 F 1.725 F 0.008 No
Evening 1.594 F 1.598 F 0.004 No
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17 Morning 0.949 E 0.952 E 0.003 No
Evening 1.081 F 1.080 F ‐0.001 No
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or exceeds the thresholds shown below:
Level of Service
C 0.70 ‐ 0.79
D 0.80 ‐ 0.89
E/F 0.90 ‐ more
Table 5
Project Traffic Contribution
Proposed General Plan
Without Mitigation With Mitigation
equal to or greater than 0.010 or more
Year 2035
Peak
Intersection
Current General Plan
Based on the Los Angeles Department of Transportation Policies and Procedure , impact is considered significant if the project related increase in the volume to capacity ratio equals
Significant Impact Threshold for Intersections
Volume/Capacity Incremental Increase
equal to or greater than 0.040 or more
equal to or greater than 0.020 or more
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V. Conclusions
The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the traffic impacts resulting from
proposed residential and trucking overlay districts in the City of Vernon, and to identify the traffic
mitigation measures necessary to maintain the established Level of Service standard for the
elements of the impacted roadway system.
The study area intersections were determined by selecting the intersections that were projected
to operate at unacceptable Levels of Service in the 2007 Circulation Plan Update for the City of
Vernon.
Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #1
55th Street (EW) ‐ #2
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ #7
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9
Leonis Boulevard (EW) ‐ #10
Fruitland Avenue (EW) ‐ #11
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12
Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #13
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #14
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #15
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #16
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17
Existing Level of Service: For Existing traffic conditions, the study area intersections currently
operate within acceptable Levels of Service during the peak hours, except for the following study
area intersections that operate at Levels of Service E to F during the peak hours (see Table 1):
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Alameda Street (NS) at:
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #1
55th Street (EW) ‐ #2
Santa Fe Avenue (NS) at:
25th/26th Street (EW) ‐ #3
38th Street (EW) ‐ #4
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #5
Vernon Avenue/Pacific Boulevard (EW) ‐ #6
Soto Street (NS) at:
26th Street (EW) ‐ #7
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8
Vernon Avenue (EW) ‐ #9
Boyle Avenue (NS) at:
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #12
Downey Road (NS) at:
Washington Boulevard (EW) ‐ #13
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #14
Slauson Avenue (EW) ‐ #15
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at:
Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #16
District Boulevard (EW) ‐ #17
Current General Plan Year 2035 Level of Service: For the Current General Plan Year 2035 traffic
conditions, the study area intersections are projected to operate at Level of Service E to F during
the peak hours, without improvements (see Table 2).
All potential developments within the proposed housing and trucking overlay districts have been
individually accounted for by an appropriate trip generation and trip distribution.
Proposed General Plan Year 2035 Level of Service: For the Proposed General Plan Year 2035
traffic conditions, the study area intersections are projected to operate at Level of Service E to F
during the peak hours, without improvements (see Table 4).
Table 5 depicts the Proposed General Plan Year 2035 traffic conditions at the study area
intersections. The study area intersections are not significantly impacted by the proposed
housing and trucking overlay districts.
The I‐710 widening project is projected to add an additional two northbound and two southbound
travel lanes. These travel lanes proposed to be dedicated to trucks. The additional lane
modifications are not projected to alter the traffic patterns within the City of Vernon. There is
also a potential for additional interchanges and modification the existing interchanges along the I‐
710 Freeway. These potential improvements will potentially significantly improve the function of
Atlantic Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard.
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The Orange Rail Line might align through the City of Vernon and provide access to the City of
Vernon. At this point there is no preferred alignment and no proposed stations. Traffic patterns
within the City of Vernon are not anticipated to significantly change if and when this Orange Rail
Line is completed.
It should be noted that the City of Vernon is virtually built out and that physical lane addition as a
means of traffic mitigation provides limited opportunities. It is recommended that the City of
Vernon implement an Intelligent Transportation System. The City of Los Angeles has
implemented a number of Los Angeles County Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control
systems and these systems provide an approximate 10 percent increase in capacity.
Appendices
Appendix A – Glossary of Transportation Terms
Appendix B – Traffic Count Worksheets
Appendix C – Truck Percentage Calculations
Appendix D – Explanation and Calculation of Intersection Capacity Utilization
APPENDIX A
Glossary of Transportation Terms
GLOSSARY OF TRANSPORTATION TERMS
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
AC: Acres
ADT: Average Daily Traffic
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
DU: Dwelling Unit
ICU: Intersection Capacity Utilization
LOS: Level of Service
TSF: Thousand Square Feet
V/C: Volume/Capacity
VMT: Vehicle Miles Traveled
TERMS
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC: The total volume during a year divided by the number of
days in a year. Usually only weekdays are included.
BANDWIDTH: The number of seconds of green time available for through traffic in a
signal progression.
BOTTLENECK: A constriction along a travelway that limits the amount of traffic that
can proceed downstream from its location.
CAPACITY: The maximum number of vehicles that can be reasonably expected to pass
over a given section of a lane or a roadway in a given time period.
CHANNELIZATION: The separation or regulation of conflicting traffic movements into
definite paths of travel by the use of pavement markings, raised islands, or other
suitable means to facilitate the safe and orderly movements of both vehicles and
pedestrians.
CLEARANCE INTERVAL: Nearly same as yellow time. If there is an all red interval after
the end of a yellow, then that is also added into the clearance interval.
CORDON: An imaginary line around an area across which vehicles, persons, or other
items are counted (in and out).
CYCLE LENGTH: The time period in seconds required for one complete signal cycle.
CUL‐DE‐SAC STREET: A local street open at one end only, and with special provisions
for turning around.
DAILY CAPACITY: The daily volume of traffic that will result in a volume during the
peak hour equal to the capacity of the roadway.
DELAY: The time consumed while traffic is impeded in its movement by some element
over which it has no control, usually expressed in seconds per vehicle.
DEMAND RESPONSIVE SIGNAL: Same as traffic‐actuated signal.
DENSITY: The number of vehicles occupying in a unit length of the through traffic
lanes of a roadway at any given instant. Usually expressed in vehicles per mile.
DETECTOR: A device that responds to a physical stimulus and transmits a resulting
impulse to the signal controller.
DESIGN SPEED: A speed selected for purposes of design. Features of a highway, such
as curvature, superelevation, and sight distance (upon which the safe operation of
vehicles is dependent) are correlated to design speed.
DIRECTIONAL SPLIT: The percent of traffic in the peak direction at any point in time.
DIVERSION: The rerouting of peak hour traffic to avoid congestion.
FORCED FLOW: Opposite of free flow.
FREE FLOW: Volumes are well below capacity. Vehicles can maneuver freely and
travel is unimpeded by other traffic.
GAP: Time or distance between successive vehicles in a traffic stream, rear bumper to
front bumper.
HEADWAY: Time or distance spacing between successive vehicles in a traffic stream,
front bumper to front bumper.
INTERCONNECTED SIGNAL SYSTEM: A number of intersections that are connected to
achieve signal progression.
LEVEL OF SERVICE: A qualitative measure of a number of factors, which include speed
and travel time, traffic interruptions, freedom to maneuver, safety, driving comfort
and convenience, and operating costs.
LOOP DETECTOR: A vehicle detector consisting of a loop of wire embedded in the
roadway, energized by alternating current and producing an output circuit closure
when passed over by a vehicle.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE GAP: Smallest time headway between successive vehicles in
a traffic stream into which another vehicle is willing and able to cross or merge.
MULTI‐MODAL: More than one mode; such as automobile, bus transit, rail rapid
transit, and bicycle transportation modes.
OFFSET: The time interval in seconds between the beginning of green at one
intersection and the beginning of green at an adjacent intersection.
PLATOON: A closely grouped component of traffic that is composed of several
vehicles moving, or standing ready to move, with clear spaces ahead and behind.
ORIGIN‐DESTINATION SURVEY: A survey to determine the point of origin and the
point of destination for a given vehicle trip.
PASSENGER CAR EQUIVALENTS: One car is one Passenger Car Equivalent. A truck is
equal to 2 or 3 Passenger Car Equivalents in that a truck requires longer to start, goes
slower, and accelerates slower. Loaded trucks have a higher Passenger Car Equivalent
than empty trucks.
PEAK HOUR: The 60 consecutive minutes with the highest number of vehicles.
PRETIMED SIGNAL: A type of traffic signal that directs traffic to stop and go on a
predetermined time schedule without regard to traffic conditions. Also, fixed time
signal.
PROGRESSION: A term used to describe the progressive movement of traffic through
several signalized intersections.
SCREEN‐LINE: An imaginary line or physical feature across which all trips are counted,
normally to verify the validity of mathematical traffic models.
SIGNAL CYCLE: The time period in seconds required for one complete sequence of
signal indications.
SIGNAL PHASE: The part of the signal cycle allocated to one or more traffic
movements.
STARTING DELAY: The delay experienced in initiating the movement of queued traffic
from a stop to an average running speed through a signalized intersection.
TRAFFIC‐ACTUATED SIGNAL: A type of traffic signal that directs traffic to stop and go
in accordance with the demands of traffic, as registered by the actuation of detectors.
TRIP: The movement of a person or vehicle from one location (origin) to another
(destination). For example, from home to store to home is two trips, not one.
TRIP‐END: One end of a trip at either the origin or destination; i.e. each trip has two
trip‐ends. A trip‐end occurs when a person, object, or message is transferred to or
from a vehicle.
TRIP GENERATION RATE: The quality of trips produced and/or attracted by a specific
land use stated in terms of units such as per dwelling, per acre, and per 1,000 square
feet of floor space.
TRUCK: A vehicle having dual tires on one or more axles, or having more than two
axles.
UNBALANCED FLOW: Heavier traffic flow in one direction than the other. On a daily
basis, most facilities have balanced flow. During the peak hours, flow is seldom
balanced in an urban area.
VEHICLE MILES OF TRAVEL: A measure of the amount of usage of a section of
highway, obtained by multiplying the average daily traffic by length of facility in miles.
APPENDIX B
Traffic Count Worksheets
APPENDIX C
Truck Percentage Calculations
Morning Evening Morning Evening
Soto Street (NS) at 26th Street (EW) ‐ #7 4,718 5,827 1,361 1,303
Soto Street (NS) at Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #8 5,584 6,465 1,642 1,486
Downey Road (NS) at Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #14 4,469 6,128 1,484 1,409
Atlantic Boulevard (NS) at Bandini Boulevard (EW) ‐ #16 6,533 8,110 2,490 2,299
Total Cars ‐ AM
Total Cars ‐ PM
Total Cars
Total Trucks ‐ AM
Total Trucks ‐ PM
Total Trucks
Percent Cars ‐ AM
Percent Trucks ‐ AM
Percent Cars ‐ PM
Percent Trucks ‐ PM
Percent Cars
Percent Trucks
Intersection
Truck Percentage Calculations
26,530
21,304
Car Truck
75.3%
13,474
6,497
6,977
47,834
22.0%
78.0%
19.7%
80.3%
24.7%
APPENDIX D
Explanation and Calculation of
Intersection Capacity Utilization
EXPLANATION AND CALCULATION OF
INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION
Overview
The ability of a roadway to carry traffic is referred to as capacity. The capacity is
usually greater between intersections and less at intersections because traffic flows
continuously between them and only during the green phase at them. Capacity at
intersections is best defined in terms of vehicles per lane per hour of green. If
capacity is 1600 vehicles per lane per hour of green, and if the green phase is 50
percent of the cycle and there are three lanes, then the capacity is 1600 times 50
percent times 3 lanes, or 2400 vehicles per hour for that approach.
The technique used to compare the volume and capacity at an intersection is known
as Intersection Capacity Utilization. Intersection Capacity Utilization, usually
expressed as a percent, is the proportion of an hour required to provide sufficient
capacity to accommodate all intersection traffic if all approaches operate at capacity.
If an intersection is operating at 80 percent of capacity (i.e., an Intersection Capacity
Utilization of 80 percent), then 20 percent of the signal cycle is not used. The signal
could show red on all indications 20 percent of the time and the signal would just
accommodate approaching traffic.
Intersection Capacity Utilization analysis consists of (a) determining the proportion of
signal time needed to serve each conflicting movement of traffic, (b) summing the
times for the movements, and (c) comparing the total time required to the total time
available. For example, if for north‐south traffic the northbound traffic is 1600
vehicles per hour, the southbound traffic is 1200 vehicles per hour, and the capacity of
either direction is 3200 vehicles per hour, then the northbound traffic is critical and
requires 1600/3200 or 50 percent of the signal time. If for east‐west traffic, 30
percent of the signal time is required, then it can be seen that the Intersection
Capacity Utilization is 50 plus 30, or 80 percent. When left turn arrows (left turn
phasing) exist, they are incorporated into the analysis. The critical movements are
usually the heavy left turn movements and the opposing through movements.
The Intersection Capacity Utilization technique is an ideal tool to quantify existing as
well as future intersection operation. The impact of adding a lane can be quickly
determined by examining the effect the lane has on the Intersection Capacity
Utilization.
Intersection Capacity Utilization Worksheets That Follow This Discussion
The Intersection Capacity Utilization worksheet table contains the following
information:
1. Peak hour turning movement volumes.
2. Number of lanes that serve each movement.
3. For right turn lanes, whether the lane is a free right turn lane, whether it has a
right turn arrow, and the percent of right turns on red that are assumed.
4. Capacity assumed per lane.
5. Capacity available to serve each movement (number of lanes times capacity per
lane).
6. Volume to capacity ratio for each movement.
7. Whether the movement's volume to capacity ratio is critical and adds to the
Intersection Capacity Utilization value.
8. The yellow time or clearance interval assumed.
9. Adjustments for right turn movements.
10. The Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service.
The Intersection Capacity Utilization Worksheet also has two graphics on the same
page. These two graphics show the following:
1. Peak hour turning movement volumes.
2. Number of lanes that serve each movement.
3. The approach and exit leg volumes.
4. The two‐way leg volumes.
5. An estimate of daily traffic volumes that is fairly close to actual counts and is
based strictly on the peak hour leg volumes multiplied by a factor.
6. Percent of daily traffic in peak hours.
7. Percent of peak hour leg volume that is inbound versus outbound.
A more detailed discussion of Intersection Capacity Utilization and Level of Service
follows.
Level of Service
Level of Service is used to describe the quality of traffic flow. Levels of Service A to C
operate quite well. Level of Service C is typically the standard to which rural roadways
are designed.
Level of Service D is characterized by fairly restricted traffic flow. Level of Service D is
the standard to which urban roadways are typically designed. Level of Service E is the
maximum volume a facility can accommodate and will result in possible stoppages of
momentary duration. Level of Service F occurs when a facility is overloaded and is
characterized by stop‐and‐go traffic with stoppages of long duration.
A description of the various Levels of Service appears at the end of the Intersection
Capacity Utilization description, along with the relationship between Intersection
Capacity Utilization and Level of Service.
Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections
Although calculating an Intersection Capacity Utilization value for an unsignalized
intersection is invalid, the presumption is that a signal can be installed and the
calculation shows whether the geometrics are capable of accommodating the
expected volumes with a signal. A traffic signal becomes warranted before Level of
Service D is reached for a signalized intersection.
Signal Timing
The Intersection Capacity Utilization calculation assumes that a signal is properly
timed. It is possible to have an Intersection Capacity Utilization well below 100
percent, yet have severe traffic congestion. This would occur if one or more
movements is not getting sufficient green time to satisfy its demand, and excess green
time exists on other movements. This is an operational problem that should be
remedied.
Lane Capacity
Capacity is often defined in terms of roadway width; however, standard lanes have
approximately the same capacity whether they are 11 or 14 feet wide. Our data
indicates a typical lane, whether a through lane or a left turn lane, has a capacity of
approximately 1750 vehicles per hour of green time, with nearly all locations showing
a capacity greater than 1600 vehicles per hour of green per lane. Right turn lanes
have a slightly lower capacity; however 1600 vehicles per hour is a valid capacity
assumption for right turn lanes.
This finding is published in the August, 1978 issue of ITE Journal in the article entitled,
"Another Look at Signalized Intersection Capacity" by William Kunzman. A capacity of
1600 vehicles per hour per lane with no yellow time penalty, or 1700 vehicles per hour
with a 3 or 5 percent yellow time penalty is reasonable.
Yellow Time
The yellow time can either be assumed to be completely used and no penalty applied,
or it can be assumed to be only partially usable. Total yellow time accounts for
approximately 10 percent of a signal cycle, and a penalty of 3 to 5 percent is
reasonable.
During peak hour traffic operation the yellow times are nearly completely used. If
there is no left turn phasing, the left turn vehicles completely use the yellow time.
Even if there is left turn phasing, the through traffic continues to enter the
intersection on the yellow until just a split second before the red.
Shared Lanes
Shared lanes occur in many locations. A shared lane is often found at the end of an off
ramp where the ramp forms an intersection with the cross street. Often at a diamond
interchange off ramp, there are three lanes. In the case of a diamond interchange, the
middle lane is sometimes shared, and the driver can turn left, go through, or turn right
from that lane.
If one assumes a three lane off ramp as described above, and if one assumes that each
lane has 1600 capacity, and if one assumes that there are 1000 left turns per hour, 500
right turns per hour, and 100 through vehicles per hour, then how should one assume
that the three lanes operate. There are three ways that it is done.
One way is to just assume that all 1600 vehicles (1000 plus 500 plus 100) are served
simultaneously by three lanes. When this is done, the capacity is 3 times 1600 or
4800, and the amount of green time needed to serve the ramp is 1600 vehicles
divided by 4800 capacity or 33.3 percent. This assumption effectively assumes perfect
lane distribution between the three lanes that is not realistic. It also means a left turn
can be made from the right lane.
Another way is to equally split the capacity of a shared lane and in this case to assume
there are 1.33 left turn lanes, 1.33 right turn lanes, and 0.33 through lanes. With this
assumption, the critical movement is the left turns and the 1000 left turns are served
by a capacity of 1.33 times 1600, or 2133. The volume to capacity ratio of the critical
move is 1000 divided by 2133 or 46.9 percent.
The first method results in a critical move of 33.3 percent and the second method
results in a critical move of 46.9 percent. Neither is very accurate, and the difference
in the calculated Level of Service will be approximately 1.5 Levels of Service (one Level
of Service is 10 percent).
The way Kunzman Associates does it is to assign fractional lanes in a reasonable way.
In this example, it would be assumed that there is 1.1 right turn lanes, 0.2 through
lanes, and 1.7 left turn lanes. The volume to capacity ratios for each movement would
be 31.3 percent for the through traffic, 28.4 percent for the right turn movement, and
36.8 percent for the left turn movement. The critical movement would be the 36.8
percent for the left turns.
Right Turn on Red
Kunzman Associates' software treats right turn lanes in one of five different ways.
Each right turn lane is classified into one of five cases. The five cases are (1) free right
turn lane, (2) right turn lane with separate right turn arrow, (3) standard right turn
lane with no right turns on red allowed, (4) standard right turn lane with a certain
percentage of right turns on red allowed, and (5) separate right turn arrow and a
certain percentage of right turns on red allowed.
Free Right Turn Lane
If it is a free right turn lane, then it is given a capacity of one full lane with continuous
or 100 percent green time. A Free right turn lane occurs when there is a separate
approach lane for right turning vehicles, there is a separate departure lane for the
right turning vehicles after they turn and are exiting the intersection, and the through
cross street traffic does not interfere with the vehicles after they turn right.
Separate Right Turn Arrow
If there is a separate right turn arrow, then it is assumed that vehicles are given a
green indication and can proceed on what is known as the left turn overlap.
The left turn overlap for a northbound right turn is the westbound left turn. When the
left turn overlap has a green indication, the right turn lane is also given a green arrow
indication. Thus, if there is a northbound right turn arrow, then it can be turned green
for the period of time that the westbound left turns are proceeding.
If there are more right turns than can be accommodated during the northbound
through green and the time that the northbound right turn arrow is on, then an
adjustment is made to the Intersection Capacity Utilization to account for the green
time that needs to be added to the northbound through green to accommodate the
northbound right turns.
Standard Right Turn Lane, No Right Turns on Red
A standard right turn lane, with no right turn on red assumed, proceeds only when
there is a green indication displayed for the adjacent through movement. If additional
green time is needed above that amount of time, then in the Intersection Capacity
Utilization calculation a right turn adjustment green time is added above the green
time that is needed to serve the adjacent through movement.
Standard Right Turn Lane, With Right Turns on Red
A standard right turn lane with say 20 percent of the right turns allowed to turn right
on a red indication is calculated the same as the standard right turn case where there
is no right turn on red allowed, except that the right turn adjustment is reduced to
account for the 20 percent of the right turning vehicles that can logically turn right on
a red light. The right turns on red are never allowed to exceed the time the overlap
left turns take plus the unused part of the green cycle that the cross street traffic
moving from left to right has.
As an example of how 20 percent of the cars are allowed to turn right on a red
indication, assume that the northbound right turn volume needs 40 percent of the
signal cycle to be satisfied. To allow 20 percent of the northbound right turns to turn
right on red, then during 8 percent of the signal cycle (40 percent of signal cycle times
20 percent that can turn right on red) right turns on red will be allowed if it is feasible.
For this example, assume that 15 percent of the signal cycle is green for the
northbound through traffic, and that means that 15 percent of the signal cycle is
available to satisfy northbound right turns. After the northbound through traffic has
received its green, 25 percent of the signal cycle is still needed to satisfy the
northbound right turns (40 percent of the signal cycle minus the 15 percent of the
signal cycle that the northbound through used).
Assume that the westbound left turns require a green time of 6 percent of the signal
cycle. This 6 percent of the signal cycle is used by northbound right turns on red.
After accounting for the northbound right turns that occur on the westbound overlap
left turn, 19 percent of the signal cycle is still needed for the northbound right turns
(25 percent of the cycle was needed after the northbound through green time was
accounted for [see above paragraph], and 6 percent was served during the westbound
left turn overlap). Also, at this point 6 percent of the signal cycle has been used for
northbound right turns on red, and still 2 percent more of the right turns will be
allowed to occur on the red if there is unused eastbound through green time.
For purpose of this example, assume that the westbound through green is critical, and
that 15 percent of the signal cycle is unused by eastbound through traffic. Thus, 2
percent more of the signal cycle can be used by the northbound right turns on red
since there is 15 seconds of unused green time being given to the eastbound through
traffic.
At this point, 8 percent of the signal cycle was available to serve northbound right
turning vehicles on red, and 15 percent of the signal cycle was available to serve right
turning vehicles on the northbound through green. So 23 percent of the signal cycle
has been available for northbound right turns.
Because 40 percent of the signal cycle is needed to serve northbound right turns,
there is still a need for 17 percent more of the signal cycle to be available for
northbound right turns. What this means is the northbound through traffic green
time is increased by 17 percent of the cycle length to serve the unserved right turn
volume, and a 17 percent adjustment is added to the Intersection Capacity Utilization
to account for the northbound right turns that were not served on the northbound
through green time or when right turns on red were assumed.
Separate Right Turn Arrow, With Right Turns on Red
A right turn lane with a separate right turn arrow, plus a certain percentage of right
turns allowed on red is calculated the same way as a standard right turn lane with a
certain percentage of right turns allowed on red, except the turns which occur on the
right turn arrow are not counted as part of the percentage of right turns that occur on
red.
Critical Lane Method
Intersection Capacity Utilization parallels another calculation procedure known as the
Critical Lane Method with one exception. Critical Lane Method dimensions capacity in
terms of standardized vehicles per hour per lane. A Critical Lane Method result of 800
vehicles per hour means that the intersection operates as though 800 vehicles were
using a single lane continuously. If one assumes a lane capacity of 1600 vehicles per
hour, then a Critical Lane Method calculation resulting in 800 vehicles per hour is the
same as an Intersection Capacity Utilization calculation of 50 percent since 800/1600
is 50 percent. It is our opinion that the Critical Lane Method is inferior to the
Intersection Capacity Utilization method simply because a statement such as "The
Critical Lane Method value is 800 vehicles per hour" means little to most persons,
whereas a statement such as "The Intersection Capacity Utilization is 50 percent"
communicates clearly. Critical Lane Method results directly correspond to
Intersection Capacity Utilization results. The correspondence is as follows, assuming a
lane capacity of 1600 vehicles per hour and no clearance interval.
Critical Lane Method Result Intersection Capacity
Utilization Result
800 vehicles per hour 50 percent
960 vehicles per hour 60 percent
1120 vehicles per hour 70 percent
1280 vehicles per hour 80 percent
1440 vehicles per hour 90 percent
1600 vehicles per hour 100 percent
1760 vehicles per hour 110 percent
INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION
LEVEL OF SERVICE DESCRIPTION1
Level of
Service Description
Volume to
Capacity Ratio
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Level of Service A occurs when progression is extremely
favorable and vehicles arrive during the green phase. Most
vehicles do not stop at all. Short cycle lengths may also
contribute to low delay.
Level of Service B generally occurs with good progression
and/or short cycle lengths. More vehicles stop than for Level
of Service A, causing higher levels of average delay.
Level of Service C generally results when there is fair
progression and/or longer cycle lengths. Individual cycle
failures may begin to appear in this level. The number of
vehicles stopping is significant at this level, although many
still pass through the intersection without stopping.
Level of Service D generally results in noticeable congestion.
Longer delays may result from some combination of
unfavorable progression, long cycle lengths, or high volume
to capacity ratios. Many vehicles stop, and the proportion of
vehicles not stopping declines. Individual cycle failures are
noticeable.
Level of Service E is considered to be the limit of acceptable
delay. These high delay values generally indicate poor
progression, long cycle lengths, and high volume to capacity
ratios. Individual cycle failures are frequent.
Level of Service F is considered to be unacceptable to most
drivers. This condition often occurs when oversaturation,
i.e., when arrival flow rates exceed the capacity of the
intersection. It may also occur at high volume to capacity
ratios below 1.00 with many individual cycle failures. Poor
progression and long cycle lengths may also be major
contributing causes to such delay levels.
0.600 and below
0.601 to 0.700
0.701 to 0.800
0.801 to 0.900
0.901 to 1.000
1.001 and up
1 Source: Highway Capacity Manual Special Report 209, Transportation Research Board, National Research
Council Washington D.C., 2000.
Existing
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Attachment F
City of Vernon
Focused General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Update
Final Environmental Impact Report
SCH No. 2007061031
March 2015
Lead Agency:
City of Vernon
4305 S. Santa Fe A venue
Vernon, CA 90058
This document is designed for double-sided printing to conserve natural resources.
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report i
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
2 Responses to Comments ......................................................................... 3
3 Errata ................................................................................................ 17
4 Public Circulation ................................................................................. 19
5 Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program ................................................. 25
List of Tables
Table A DEIR Comments ................................................................................ 3
Table of Contents
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 1
1 Introduction
This Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been prepared to comply with
Sections 15089 and 15132 of the State CEQA Guidelines. As noted in Section
15089(b) of the Guidelines, the focus of a FEIR should be on responses to
comments on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR).
Accordingly, this document incorporates the City of Vernon Focused General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance Update Draft SEIR, Volumes I through II (State
Clearinghouse No. 2007061031) by reference, in its entirety. The Draft SEIR is
available for review at the City of Vernon, 4305 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon,
California 90058 and on the City’s web site (www.cityofvernon.org). The contents of
this FEIR include:
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Responses to Comments
The City published a Notice of Availability and circulated the Draft SEIR for public
review and comment for a 45-day review period from December 4, 2014 through
January 20, 2015. A total of three different pieces of correspondences were
submitted to the City during the review period. This section includes a list of all
correspondence submitted to the City of Vernon, each identified by a letter for later
reference, together with the authors and the dates the letters were issued.
Following this list, all of the letters are presented, with numbered brackets to
highlight specific comments that are responded to in the next section.
Review of Environmental Documents
Section 15204 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
provides guidance to the public and public agencies in reviewing CEQA documents.
This section is designed not to limit the scope of comments that can be submitted
but to focus comments on issues that are substantive to the environmental
analysis. Commenting entities should focus on the adequacy of the document in
identifying and analyzing impacts to the environment, and should identify any areas
they believe to be inadequate. The guidance indicates that comments should be
submitted in a manner that:
Identifies a specific environmental effect
Supports the effect and its significance with substantial evidence
Comments should include alternatives or mitigation measures to avoid or reduce
identified, specific environmental effects. This section reiterates that the lead
agency is bound by “reasonableness” and “good faith” in its analysis and that the
lead agency is not required to respond to comments on the FEIR that do not
identify significant environmental issues.
Each response provided in this Final EIR is coded to correspond to the individual
comment/author and each of the bracketed comments in that letter. A summary
table is included with each response to identify if the response introduces “new
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2 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
significant information” under any of the four categories identified in Section 15088
et seq. of the CEQA Guidelines.
Evaluation of Comments
Section 15088 et seq. of the State CEQA Guidelines provides guidance on the
evaluation and response to comments received during circulation of the Draft SEIR.
To summarize:
The lead agency must evaluate all comments received during the public
review period and prepare a written response to comments on significant
environmental issues.
The lead agency must provide the response to the commenting entity at least
10 days prior to certification of the EIR.
The response must:
o Identify any significant environmental issues raised in the comment;
o Explain, if necessary, why any recommendations provided in the
comment were not accepted; and
o Be supported by reasoned analysis.
Responses may be provided as direct revisions to the DEIR or as a separate
section of the FEIR with marginal notes in the DEIR text indicated that it was
subsequently revised.
A lead agency is required to recirculate the DEIR if “significant new information” is
introduced during the public comment period. “Significant new information”
includes:
1. New significant impacts
2. Substantial increases in the severity of impacts
3. Feasible alternatives or mitigation that would reduce significant impacts
4. Identification of inadequacies in the analysis
Recirculation is not required when new information is not significant; this includes:
Revisions that clarify or amplify an adequate analysis
Insignificant modifications (such as spelling and grammar corrections)
Section 3: Errata
This section identifies revisions to the Draft SEIR to incorporate clarifications
developed in response to comments on the Draft SEIR. Additions to the text are
underlined and deletions have been stricken through. No substantial revisions were
made to the Draft SEIR, and recirculation of the document is not required pursuant
to CEQA.
Section 4: Notices and Distribution
This consists of notices concerning the release of the Draft SEIR for public review
and comment, and the list of agencies, groups and individuals who were sent
notices and/or a copy of the Draft SEIR.
Responses to Comments 2
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 3
2 Responses to Comments
The Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) was circulated
for a 45-day public review and comment period beginning December 4, 2014 and
ending January 20, 2015. Correspondence was received from agencies and the
public during this time period.
The correspondence listed in Table 1 (Draft SEIR Comments) was submitted to the
City of Vernon concerning the Draft SEIR. Written responses to comments are
subsequently provided. The following responses to comments include a summary
statement to identify if the response will introduce “new significant information”
under any of the four categories identified in Section 15088 et seq. of the CEQA
Guidelines or if it does not introduce “new significant information.” The four
general categories are:
1. New significant impacts
2. Substantial increases in the severity of impacts
3. Feasible alternatives or mitigation that would reduce significant impacts
4. Identification of inadequacies in the analysis
Table A
DEIR Comments
ID Commenting Agencies and Individuals Date
A Native American Heritage Commission 12/08/14
B California Department of Transportation – District 7 01/05/15
C The Ness Companies 01/26/15
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 5
Comment A – Native American Heritage Commission
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Response A - Native American Heritage Commission
A-1 This comment states that the lead agency is required to assess whether the
project will have an adverse impact on historical resources within the area of
project effect. To adequately assess and mitigate project-related impacts,
the comment includes recommended actions, including a record search,
archaeological inventory survey, and a Sacred Lands File Check.
The proposed project does not involve any development activity. At the time
development applications are received, the City will evaluate the potential
impacts to cultural resources on a project-by-project basis pursuant to
CEQA/NEPA and may include a Sacred Lands File search and/or tribal
consultation, as applicable. The City will comply with all applicable state and
federal regulations regarding cultural resources. As stated in the 2012 Initial
Study prepared for the proposed project, in the unlikely event that resources
are discovered, compliance with existing regulatory procedures would be
required.
No further response is required. This response does not identify any new
information.
Responses to Comments 2
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 9
Comment B – California Department of Transportation –
District 7
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Response B – California Department of Transportation –
District 7
B-1 Caltrans states that a target LOS at the transition between LOS C and LOS D
on State highway facilities should be maintained. If an existing State
highway is operating at less than the appropriate target LOS, the existing
measure of effectiveness should be maintained. Caltrans notes that
Interstate 710 (I-710) currently operates near or at capacity during the peak
hours and that the off-ramps at southbound I-710 and Bandini Boulevard and
at northbound I-710 and Atlantic Boulevard should be analyzed.
The traffic study prepared for the proposed project analyzed the City’s
arterial street network and included analysis of the Atlantic
Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard intersection, which interacts directly with the I-
710 on- and off-ramps. As discussed on page 4.4-2 of the SEIR, this
intersection directly impacts the freeway interchange, particularly due to the
substantial truck traffic in the area and trucks originating from the Hobart
Rail Yard. Table 4.4-2 in the SEIR indicates that the Atlantic
Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard intersection currently operates at LOS F during
both the morning and evening peak periods. Engineering studies sponsored
in part by the Gateway Cities Council of Governments call for improvements
to the interchange that could include dedicated truck ramps. However, as
stated on page 4.4-2 of the SEIR, detailed engineering plans and studies for
this interchange will continue to concert with broader plans for improvements
to I-710, with expected improvements to the interchange to be accomplished
prior to 2030. The timing will depend upon State approvals and funding.
The environmental documents for the I-710 improvement project, outlining
the alternatives for this interchange, have yet to be released. Once
implemented, the interchange improvements are expected to relieve a major
traffic bottleneck and improve safety by separating autos from heavy truck
traffic.
This comment does not identify any significant new information and does not
comment on the adequacy of the environmental analysis in the SEIR.
B-2 Caltrans encourages the City of Vernon to work with neighboring cities to
resolve traffic impacts on the freeways and State highways, particularly with
regard to:
I-710 freeway on/off ramps
Cumulative traffic impacts
The need for fair-share payment of improvements at Atlantic
Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard precedent to completion of the I-710
improvement project
Payment of traffic impact fees
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The Vernon General Plan Circulation Element already contains the following
policies focused on regional cooperation to improve mobility, including both
physical improvements and increased use of alternative transit modes.
Policy CI-1.7: Encourage the continued improvement of services
provided by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority to
Vernon and adjacent cities to provide good access from home to job to
job to home for persons employed in Vernon.
Policy CI-1.9: Continue to work with Caltrans and neighboring
jurisdictions to improve the Atlantic/Bandini/I-710 intersection and to
make improvements to the I-710 Freeway, including direct truck ramps to
the rail yards and exploring the potential for adding an interchange at
Slauson Avenue to improve access to the City.
Policy CI-1.12: Consider installing and maintaining an ATSAC system to
improve traffic flow.
Policy CI-1.13: Cooperate with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
and other local agencies in their efforts to complete a bicycle path along
the levee of the Los Angeles River connecting to adjacent jurisdictions.
The Gateway Cities Council of Governments, in which Vernon and adjacent
jurisdictions participate, has initiated preparation of a Strategic
Transportation Plan for the region. The consultant leading the effort will be
completing a detailed study of freeways and arterials within the Gateway
Cities region, with the goal of identifying a multitude of ways to improve
regional mobility. The study will address multimodal mobility, including the
improvements identified by Caltrans to I-710 ramps and the Atlantic
Boulevard/Bandini Boulevard interchange. Also, the study will identify
funding and financing strategies. The City notes that longer-term
enhancements to the ramps and interchange will be accomplished as part of
Caltrans’ I-710 improvement project.
With regard to funding of long-term improvements, Vernon does not charge
traffic impact fees at this time. Any improvements to the street/circulation
system are funded consistent with Capital Improvement Program directives,
with funding sources such as the general fund, gas tax proceeds, and grants.
Other agencies are responsible for funding improvements to regional facilities
such as freeway segments, interchanges, and ramps, and bus and transit
facilities. State gas tax and other revenue sources—to which the City of
Vernon and property and business owners contribute—pay for such
improvements.
This comment does not identify any significant new information and does not
comment on the adequacy of the environmental analysis in the SEIR.
Responses to Comments 2
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 13
Comment C – The Ness Companies
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Report 15
Response C – The Ness Companies
C-1 The commenter notes that for the past five years, the truck repair facility
located at 3121 Fruitland Avenue has operated as a legal nonconforming use,
as stated in a letter from Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of Community
Services & Water, dated September 1, 2011. This comment does not address
the adequacy of the Draft SEIR. No response is required.
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3 Errata
This section is intended to identify revisions to the Draft SEIR to incorporate
clarifications developed in response to comments on the Draft SEIR or minor errors
corrected through subsequent review.
No clarifications or correction of errors have been identified. Therefore, no
modifications to the SEIR have been prepared.
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4 Public Circulation
Notice of Availability
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Distribution
The Notice of Availability (NOA) was distributed to all agencies on the standard
notification list maintained by the Department of Community Services & Water (see
following pages) and was posted at City Hall. The NOA and Notice of Completion
(NOC) were sent to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to state agencies.
Public Circulation 4
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Notice of Completion
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Attachment G
City of Vernon
Focused General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Update
Findings of Fact and
Statement of Overriding Considerations
SCH 2007061031
March 2015
City of Vernon
This document is designed for double-sided printing to conserve natural resources.
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Table of Contents
1 Findings of Fact ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Findings on Significant and Unavoidable and Potentially Significant Impacts ........................................................ 5
3 Impacts Considered in the Initial Study but Found not to be Potentially Significant ................................................ 9
4 Findings on Project Alternatives Considered in the Environmental Impact Report ............................................... 11
5 Implementation Schedule ..................................................................................................................................... 15
6 Statement of Overriding Considerations ............................................................................................................... 17
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1 Findings of Fact
Introduction and Purpose
The proposed project addressed in these Findings of Fact is the City of Vernon Focused General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Update.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statutes (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 through 21178),
Section 21081 requires the Lead Agency (City of Vernon) to issue written findings for significant impacts identified in
the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), accompanied by a brief rationale for each finding. Section 15091 of the
CEQA Guidelines states that:
“(a) No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an environmental impact report has
been certified which identifies one or more significant environmental effects of the project unless the
public agency makes one or more written findings for each of those significant effects, accompanied
by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding: The possible findings are:
(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.
(2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public
agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency.
(3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
considerations for the provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers,
make infeasible the mitigation measures or alternatives identified in the environmental
impact report.
(b) With respect to significant effects which were subject to a finding under paragraph (3) of
subdivision (a), the public agency finds that specific overriding economic, legal, social,
technological or other benefits of the project outweigh the significant effects on the environment.”
In accordance with Section 21081 of the CEQA Statutes, whenever significant impacts cannot be substantially
mitigated and remain unavoidable, the benefits of the proposed project must be balanced against the unavoidable
environmental consequences in determining whether to approve the proposed project. The Lead Agency must make
Findings of Fact and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations where the decision of the Lead Agency allows
the occurrence of significant effects that are identified in the EIR, but are not substantially mitigated.
This document sets forth the City of Vernon’s Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, pursuant to
Section 21081 of the CEQA Statutes, as supported by substantial evidence in the record.
Project Description
The proposed project is the adoption and implementation of a focused updated to the City of Vernon General Plan,
referred to herein as the General Plan, and the adoption of focused amendments to the City of Vernon Zoning
Ordinance. The project consists of several components:
Update the Land Use Element to expand the locations where commercial uses and trucking and freight
terminals can be established in the City.
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Update the Land Use, Resources, Safety, and Noise Elements to comply all current State laws and to
update pertinent information.
Update the Implementation Plan with new applicable policies related to the above revised policy changes.
Revise the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to establish and apply a new Truck and Freight Terminal
Overlay (TF) to over approximately 1,065 acres of land zoned for industrial use.
Revise the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to replace and expand the existing Commercial Overlay with
the new C-1 and C-2 Commercial Overlays, with the overlay zones to be applied to approximately 281 acres
and 177 acres, respectively.
Establish a new Minor Conditional Use Permit process.
Provide standards for digital billboards.
Perform additional clean-up, non-substantive revisions to the Zoning Ordinance that do not affect any prior
policy directives.
Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
In accordance with Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines, a Lead Agency must conduct an Initial Study following
preliminary review of a proposed project. Based on an initial project description, the City prepared an Initial Study in
September of 2012, and prepared and published a Notice of Preparation (NOP). The NOP was circulated for public
review and comment for a 30-day review period beginning on September 13, 2012. In accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15163, the City, as the Lead Agency, has prepared a Supplement to the previously certified
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2007061031).
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
As required by CEQA Statute 21081.6, a program for reporting on and monitoring mitigation measures will be
adopted by the Lead Agency.
Location of Documents
The Draft SEIR, Final SEIR, and administrative record for the City of Vernon Focused General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Update are available for review upon request at:
City of Vernon, Community Services Department
4305 South Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
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2 Findings on Significant and Unavoidable and Potentially Significant
Impacts
Discussion of Findings
Where, as a result of the environmental analysis of the proposed project and the compliance with existing laws,
codes, and statutes, and the identification of feasible mitigation measures, potentially significant impacts have been
determined by the City to be reduced to a level of less than significant. The City has found in accordance with CEQA
Section 21081(a)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1) that “(c)hanges or alterations have been required in,
or incorporated into, the project which mitigate or avoid the significant effects on the environment.” Such a finding is
referred to herein as Finding 1.
Where the City has determined pursuant to CEQA Section 21081(a)(2) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(2)
that “(t)hose changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have
been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency,” the City’s finding is referred to as Finding 2. For the
subject SEIR, this finding is not required to be made because all mitigation is under the jurisdiction of the Lead
Agency.
Where, as a result of the environmental analysis of the project, the City has determined that: a) even with the
identification of project design features, compliance with existing laws, codes and statutes, and/or the identification of
feasible mitigation measures, potentially significant impacts cannot be reduced to a level of less than significant; or b)
no feasible mitigation measures or alternatives are available to mitigate the potentially significant impact, the City has
found in accordance with CEQA Section 21081(a)(3) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(3) that “(s)pecific
economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including considerations for the provision of
employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or alternatives
identified in the environmental impact report.” Such a finding is referred to as Finding 3.
References for discussion of environmental impacts within the SEIR are noted with each finding. Impact numbers
refer to the section number and the threshold letter referenced in the SEIR where the full discussion of impacts is
included.
Transportation and Traffic
Impacts 4.4.A and 4.4.B
Long-term implementation of land use policy, in combination with regional contributions to traffic on the local road
network, as analyzed in the certified General Plan EIR, resulted in significant and unavoidable impacts. Impacts
related to the addition of the Truck and Freight Overlay and the increase in the Commercial Overlay District will not
be substantial when compared to the analysis provided in the certified General Plan EIR. Consistent with the
certified General Plan EIR, impacts will remain significant and unavoidable.
Evidence supporting the fact that the environmental effects identified in Impacts 4.4.A and 4.4.B are unavoidable is
provided in Section 4.4 of the SEIR. The certified General Plan EIR identifies physical improvements to a number of
roadways that will improve local and regional traffic flow. Circulation and Infrastructure Element Policy CI-1.12 and
Mitigation Measure T-1, over the long term, provide for installation and maintenance of an Intelligent Transportation
System (ITS) that will improve traffic flow. Implementation of these improvements is anticipated to increase
circulation system performance. Other mitigation measures, listed below, were also incorporated to further reduce
potential circulation system impacts related to coordinating with adjacent jurisdictions, agencies, and rail companies
to minimize traffic interference. However, due to the lack of right-of-way to make additional physical improvements,
lack of local control over regional system elements, and uncertainty in funding, impacts were determined to be
significant and unavoidable. Implementation of the Truck and Freight Overlay and the increase in the Commercial
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Overlay District will not be substantial when compared to the analysis provided in the certified General Plan EIR.
Consistent with the certified General Plan EIR, impacts will remain significant and unavoidable.
T-1 Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control System (ATSAC). Conduct a study to determine if
ATSAC would be a beneficial and cost-effective system for the City to operate and maintain.
T-2 Coordinate with Adjacent Jurisdictions. Continue to coordinate intersection maintenance and
improvements with adjacent jurisdictions so that intersections along Soto Street, Pacific Boulevard,
Slauson Avenue, Alameda Street, Atlantic Boulevard, Bandini Boulevard, and Downey Road
operate at an acceptable Level of Service.
T-3 Coordinate with Rail Companies. Coordinate with railroad companies in removing obsolete rail
spurs. Work to minimize traffic impacts to City streets from trucks using Hobart Yard facilities and
other multi-modal transportation yards.
T-4 Coordination with Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Work with the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Metro) to achieve the following:
- Implement the Metro’s Congestion Management Plan (CMP) within the City.
- Continue to provide local and regional connections through Metro local and rapid bus lines.
- Improve access to local Metro stations.
T-5 Minimize Parking Impacts. Work with businesses to develop creative strategies and solutions to
address parking shortages. Require new development projects to meet the minimum parking
standards in the Zoning Ordinance for both trucks and automobiles, including truck trailer storage,
employee parking, and visitor parking.
T-6 Soto Street Widening. At the time properties along Soto Street are redeveloped or as otherwise
dictated by City plans for the widening of Soto Street, require the dedication of rights-of-way to
achieve the road standard for Soto Street established in the Circulation and Infrastructure Element.
Complete the road widening project at the time adequate rights-of-way have been acquired and/or
dedicated.
T-7 Interstate 710 Freeway Improvements. Work with Caltrans on all plans, activities, and projects
regarding Intersection 710 that may directly impact Vernon’s roadway facilities and traffic patterns.
Coordinate with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Southern California Association
of Governments on studies and programs regarding the improvements to the I-710 freeway.
T-8 Other Improvements. At Santa Fe Avenue and 38th Street, stripe an eastbound left-turn lane
within existing right-of-way to provide additional intersection capacity.
Finding
Regarding Impacts 4.4.A and 4.4.B, the City hereby makes Finding 3 that no feasible mitigation measures or
alternatives exist to mitigate the above-discussed potentially significant impacts to less-than-significant levels.
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Findings on Significant Impacts that Can Be Mitigated
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impacts 4.2.A, 4.2.B, and 4.2.C
Section 4.2 (Hazards and Hazardous Materials) of the SEIR identifies significant impacts involving the use, transport,
and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. The project could result in potentially a significant impact involving
the use, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials, as 40 to 60 percent of all businesses in Vernon store, use, or
manufacture hazardous materials to the extent that a City hazardous materials permit is required. However, pursuant
to the discussion in Section 4.2 of the SEIR, any potentially significant impacts involving hazards can be reduced to a
level of insignificance with mitigation and implementation of General Plan policies and actions.
Accordingly, based on substantial evidence in the SEIR and the Public Record of Proceedings, the City finds and
declares that, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15091(a), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into the project which will avoid, mitigate, or substantially lessen any of the project’s impacts involving hazardous
materials to a less-than-significant level.
Any impact involving hazards has been eliminated or substantially lessened to a level that is less than significant by
virtue of the following mitigation measures as identified by the certified General Plan EIR, and incorporated into the
project.
H-1 The City will continue to implement the provisions of City ordinances to provide for the business
occupancy inspection program and the regular inspection of businesses involved in the production,
storage, handling, disposal, treatment, emission, discharge, or recycling of hazardous materials.
Such activity will be funded as part of the City’s annual budgeting process, special tax, and/or will
be funded as a fee program.
H-2 At the time any new or revised Hazardous Material Business application for a new business or
activity is received for a location within one-quarter mile of any residence, school, hospital,
residential assisted care facility, or similar use (sensitive uses may be located within the City or
outside its boundaries), or greater distance as may be determined by the Director of Environmental
Health Department for particular business types, the City will review the application and determine
whether a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) is required pursuant to State law and/or City Ordinance
961 to address any potential impacts to these uses. If an HRA is deemed appropriate and further,
if the HRA identifies potential risks associated with the business activity relative to proximity to the
residence, school, hospital, residential assisted care facility or similar use, the City shall ensure
that action is taken to address such risk. The action may consist of:
- Denying the application within the limits of the Code of the City of Vernon, or
- Requiring the business operator to incorporate preventative or ameliorative measures into the
business processes or activities to lower the risk to acceptable levels, as set forth by federal or
state regulations and policies.
Mitigation Measure H-1 ensures that the City will continue to provide for the business occupancy inspection program
and the regular inspection of businesses. Mitigation Measure H-2 ensures that a Health Risk Assessment will be
prepared when the City deems it appropriate to address risks to any nearby sensitive receptors. Therefore, the
project will have a less-than-significant impact with mitigation.
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Finding
Regarding Impacts 4.2.A, 4.2.B, and 4.2.C, the City hereby makes Finding 1 that changes or alterations have been
required in, or incorporated into, the project that mitigate or avoid the significant effects on the environment.
Noise
Section 4.3 of the SEIR analyzes the potential for significant impacts involving noise from long-term implementation
of the General Plan land use plan. However, pursuant to the discussion in Section 4.3 of the EIR, any potentially
significant impacts related to future development can be reduced to a level of insignificance with mitigation. The City
concurs in this analysis.
Accordingly, based on substantial evidence in the EIR and the Public Record of Proceedings, the City finds and
declares that, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15091(a), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into the Project which will avoid, mitigate, or substantially lessen any future impacts involving short- and long-term
noise to a less than significant level.
Implementation of the focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance update may result in future development with the
potential to produce noise during construction and operations. Any impacts related to noise due to future
development will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. Any impact resulting from short- and long-term noise can
been substantially lessened to a level that is less than significant by virtue of the following mitigation measures, as
identified by the certified General Plan EIR and incorporated into the project.
N-1 Noise Regulations. Continue to enforce City noise regulations contained in the Zoning Ordinance
to protect residents and school children from excessive noise levels associated with stationary
noise sources. Periodically evaluate regulations for adequacy and revise, as needed, to address
community needs and changes in legislation and technology.
N-2 Siting of New Businesses and Activities near Sensitive Land Uses. Review all development
proposals and building permits within the City to determine whether the proposed use has the
potential to exceed City one-hour noise standards. The City’s standards are lower at locations
near existing residences and schools. As appropriate, require acoustical analyses for all such
development and activities near such uses, and determine if mitigation measures are required.
Require property and business owners to implement mitigation to achieve City noise standards.
Mitigation Measures N-1 and N-2 ensure that the City will continue to enforce noise regulations and review all
development proposals and building permits to determine whether a proposed use has the potential to exceed City
noise standards. Therefore, the project will have a less-than-significant impact with mitigation.
Finding
Regarding impacts related to noise, the City hereby makes Finding 1 that changes or alterations have been required
in, or incorporated into, the project that mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment.
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3 Impacts Considered in the Initial Study but Found not to Be
Potentially Significant
The City conducted an Initial Study dated September 12, 2012 for the purpose of determining whether the project
would result in potentially significant environmental impacts beyond those analyzed in the certified General Plan EIR.
The analysis in the Initial Study concluded that, consistent with the certified General Plan EIR, potentially significant
impacts would result relative to air quality, hazards and hazardous materials, transportation/traffic, water supply and
solid waste, and noise. These impacts were examined in the Supplemental EIR, with the conclusions made in the
Final SEIR as presented in Section 2 of this document.
The Initial Study further concluded that no potentially significant impacts or less-than-significant impacts would result
relative to:
Aesthetics
Agricultural Resources
Air Quality: Air Quality Plan, Objectionable Odors
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology and Soils
Hazardous Materials: Airport Land Use Plan hazards, airstrip safety hazards, impair implementation or
interfere with an adopted emergency response plan, and exposure to wildland fires
Hydrology and Water Quality: Violate water quality standards, alter existing drainage pattern resulting in
flooding or erosion, create or contribute to runoff water, degrade water quality, place housing or structures
within a 100-year flood hazard area, expose people to loss related to failure of dam or levee, inundation by
seiche, tsunami, or mudflow
Land Use and Planning
Mineral Resources
Noise: Expose people to substantial airport noise proximate to airport land use plan or airstrip
Population and Housing
Public Services
Recreation
Transportation and Traffic: Result in a change in air traffic patterns or substantially increase hazards due to
design features, increase hazards due to design feature, result in inadequate emergency access, parking
capacity, and conflict with policies supporting alternative transportation.
Utilities
The analysis and findings relative to the above environmental issues are contained in the Initial Study, which is
included as Appendix A of the SEIR, and are incorporated herein by reference.
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4 Findings on Project Alternatives Considered in the Environmental
Impact Report
The Alternatives section of the Supplemental EIR was prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section
15126(d), which requires the analysis of a reasonable range of alternatives capable of eliminating or reducing
significant adverse environmental effects of the proposed project. The Alternatives section analyzes the effects of
the following alternatives:
1) No Project/Existing General Plan
2) Additional railway/roadway grade separations
3) Zoning Ordinance provisions that allow warehousing facilities of less than 50,000 square feet citywide
4) No truck and freight terminal overlay
Alternative 1. No Project/Existing General Plan
The purpose of analyzing a No Project Alternative is to allow decision-makers to compare the impacts of approving
the proposed project to the impacts of not approving the project. This alternative assumes that the focused General
Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates would not be adopted and implemented. Instead, the development in the City
would continue to occur in conformance with the current land use policy map and current zoning regulations, as
described in the certified EIR. The General Plan update analyzed in the certified EIR included the establishment of a
Commercial Overlay District and the elimination of the so-called 2009 Rule that required all businesses that have
nonconforming parking and/or loading facilities to achieve conformity by 2009. The No Project alternative would
have resulted in the continued implementation of the 2009 Rule and the General Plan land uses without the
Commercial Overlay.
In particular, the current Commercial Overlay would remain in effect; the focused General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance updates would replace the current Commercial Overlay with two expanded C-1 and C-2 Overlays along
Santa Fe Avenue, Pacific Boulevard, Soto Street north of Fruitland Avenue, East Slauson Avenue, and along the
eastern boundary of the City. Also, the No Project alternative would not involve establishment of a Truck and Freight
Terminal north of 37th Street west of Downey Road and north of the Los Angeles River east of Downey Road.
The No Project alternative analyzed in the certified EIR has the potential to accelerate privately initiated reuse and
redevelopment activity due to the application of the 2009 Rule and thereby, possibly to reduce overall building area in
Vernon. The certified EIR determined that depending on the types of development proposed over the long term,
reduced development citywide would reduce vehicle trips and associated air emissions, and decrease demand for
potable water. Vernon consists almost entirely of industrial uses, and the extent of businesses using or storing
hazardous materials could be expected to remain, depending upon the individual new uses established over the long
term. The SEIR concluded the overall level of impact of Alternative 1 would be slightly lower than that associated
with the proposed project.
The continued application of the 2009 Rule has the potential to improve traffic flow on City streets, as on-street
loading activity would be prohibited and on-street parking minimized due to the enforcement of off-street parking
requirements. In this regard, the No Project Alternative was considered environmentally superior to the proposed
project.
With regard to noise impacts, almost all local impacts are associated with regional traffic noise and rail traffic, neither
of which would be expected to be affected by the No Project scenario. No change in impact would result.
The General Plan Land Use plan designates the entire city as Industrial, with commercial uses allowed only within
the designated Commercial Overlay and new residential uses limited to a strictly defined housing overlay area. The
proposed project includes the expansion and implementation of two commercial overlay zones and the establishment
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of a Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone. The focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates do not
propose any changes to underlying land use designations or building intensities. Consistent with the adopted
General Plan, privately initiated reuse and redevelopment activity would result in overall reduced building area in
Vernon with the enforcement of parking and setback requirements. Impacts related to air quality, hazards, noise,
traffic, and utilities for the No Project alternative would be equivalent to impacts associated with the proposed project.
Finding
Specific economic and public health and safety considerations make this alternative infeasible.
Facts in Support of the Finding
New policies and zoning regulations will facilitate establishment of commercial uses in close proximity to industrial
businesses, which will benefit the local economy by providing new tax-generating uses. Also, locating commercial
uses in Vernon in limited areas will allow employees of industrial businesses to travel shorter distances for
restaurants, goods, and services, which will reduce vehicle miles traveled and associated emissions. Establishing
the Trucking and Freight Overlay will allow such uses to be established nearer the businesses and logistics centers
dependent upon trucking operations.
Based on these facts and findings, the City rejects adoption of this alternative.
Alternative 2. Additional Railway/Roadway Grade Separations
Many rail lines cross streets in Vernon at grade, with frequent train activity between the ports of Los Angeles and
Long Beach largely serving the Hobart Yard and other regional cargo redistribution facilities. Intense rail activity
historically has created rail/roadway conflicts in Vernon. However, as stated in the certified General Plan EIR, the
City has experienced a substantial decrease in rail traffic and associated congestion as a result of the 2002
completion of the expressway Alameda Corridor. The key environmental impact identified in the certified General
Plan EIR was traffic, with delays continuing to be associated in part by rail operations. This alternative, as analyzed
in the certified EIR, considers including specific policies in the General Plan to pursue rail/road grade separations at
Bandini Boulevard/Downey Road, Pacific Avenue, Vernon Avenue, and District Boulevard/Downey Road.
The Circulation and Infrastructure Element, which was analyzed previously in the certified General Plan EIR, includes
the following policy, which is non-specific regarding grade separations to be pursued:
POLICY CI-1.6: Continue to pursue grade separation for railroad crossings on designated streets.
The City has not conducted an analysis of the effects of providing grade separations at the above locations.
However, such improvements would have the potential to improve traffic flow and possibly result in reduced air
pollutant emissions due to reduced vehicle idling time while waiting for trains to cross roadways. With this
assumption, traffic and air quality impacts associated with Alternative 2 would be expected to be reduced relative to
the proposed project. With regard to hazards, increased grade separations would reduce the risk of train/roadway
vehicle accidents at those locations where separations would be provided. Risk of upset would be slightly reduced.
With regard to water use, grade separations would have no effect.
Finding
Specific economic considerations make this alternative infeasible.
Facts in Support of the Finding
The City has not identified funding for any grade separations in its current Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Also,
responsible rail companies have not identified or funded any separations to be accomplished.
Based on these facts and findings, the City rejects adoption of this alternative.
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Alternative 3. Zoning Provisions to Permit Warehousing Citywide
At the time of preparation of the certified General Plan EIR, the Zoning Ordinance did not allow new non-refrigerated
warehouse facilities larger than 50,000 square feet to locate anywhere in Vernon. The certified General Plan EIR
examined the alternative of allowing non-refrigerated warehouse facilities of less than 50,000 square feet to be
established (Alternative 3). However, since certification of the Program EIR, the Zoning Ordinance has been
amended to allow warehouses uses of any size to locate within the Industrial zone, which encompasses the entire
city. Therefore, Alternative 3 analyzed in the certified EIR is no longer applicable and was not discussed or analyzed
further in the Supplemental EIR.
Alternative 4. No Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay
This alternative assumes that the proposed Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone would not be established. The
proposed focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates provide for a Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay
Zone to be applied north of 37th Street and the Los Angeles River and to encompass approximately 1,065 acres. The
Vernon Zoning Ordinance defines a freight terminal as a location where goods or freight are transferred or
redistributed from one vehicle to another. A truck terminal is defined as a facility used primarily for storage,
maintenance, or servicing of highway-type vehicles, not limited to trucks and buses.
Elimination of the Truck and Freight Terminal Overlay Zone from the proposed project has the potential to reduce
traffic, air quality, and noise impacts. Freight terminals include high turnover of transported goods, resulting in
increased and continuous truck trips in the area. Diesel trucks are a major contributor to PM2.5 concentrations, and
truck and freight terminal uses could increase the number of diesel trucks on local roads, thereby increasing the
area’s PM2.5 concentrations. Overall, local and regional air quality impacts would be reduced under this alternative.
Because truck and freight terminal use, if allowed, could result in additional truck traffic due to the intensive trucking
operations associated with such uses, impacts on the transportation system could be slightly reduced if exclusive
without truck and freight terminal uses were not allowed as proposed.
The largest contributor to the ambient noise environment in Vernon is vehicle traffic, especially that of heavy-duty
trucks. Noise also is associated with many of the industrial operations occurring citywide. Truck and freight terminal
uses would contribute to noise from the delivery systems inherent in their operations, with large trucks driving into the
City for deliveries, pick-ups, and servicing. On site, most noise is generated by loading dock operations, trucks
entering and leaving the area, and mechanical equipment located both inside and outside the building. As truck and
freight terminal uses may have higher levels of noise on site associated with the continuous loading and unloading of
goods, noise impacts would be slightly reduced if truck and freight terminal uses were not allowed. However, given
the almost exclusively industrial nature of Vernon, noise levels generally are not considered a concern.
Many industrial facilities in Vernon use and store hazardous materials. Businesses are required to obtain hazardous
materials permits for keeping those materials at the business. In the Industrial zone, hazardous waste facilities
require a Conditional Use Permit. The uses—whether warehousing, manufacturing, or truck and freight terminal—
would be subject to the same local, state, and federal regulations regarding hazardous materials. Because a similar
amount and type of hazardous materials would likely be present in the planning area under this alternative, this
alternative would result in a similar impact related to hazards, which is less than significant.
Trucking and freight terminal uses are relatively low impact on water and solid waste systems, in comparison to many
industrial uses. Industrial uses have the potential to be very water intensive, especially if water is used for cooling in
an industrial process. Truck and freight terminals, by comparison, generally use less water. Additionally, because
manufacturing does not occur on site with truck and freight terminal uses, the level of waste generated would be
comparably less. The primary waste product from truck and freight terminal activities is likely to be packaging
materials and waste from the repair and maintenance of vehicles. Overall, the impact on utilities (excluding roads)
would be slightly increased if truck and terminal uses were not allowed.
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Finding
The City finds that Alternative 4 represents an acceptable alternative, as it would represent continued application of
current land use regulations and would result in slightly reduced impacts related to air quality, hazards, traffic, water,
and landfills.
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Given the long-term nature of General Plan implementation and enforcement of Zoning Ordinance regulations, the
mitigation measures set forth in Section 2 of this document and documented in the Final SEIR will be implemented
over time as needed.
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6 Statement of Overriding Considerations
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that a Lead Agency balance the benefits of a project
against its unavoidable environmental risk in determining whether to approve the project. If the benefits outweigh the
unavoidable adverse effects, those effects may be considered “acceptable” pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15093(a). CEQA requires that a Lead Agency support, in writing, the specific reasons for considering a project
acceptable when significant impacts are infeasible to mitigate. Those reasons must be based on substantial
evidence in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or elsewhere in the administrative record pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15093(b). The Lead Agency’s written reasons are referred to as a Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
The City will approve the City of Vernon Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance updates and implementing
actions, and has prepared a Supplemental EIR that satisfies the requirements of CEQA. The following adverse
impacts of the proposed project are considered significant and unavoidable based on the analysis in the Draft SEIR,
Final SEIR, and the Findings of Fact.
Impact 4.4.A and 4.4.B: Circulation System Performance.
Long-term implementation of land use policy, in combination with regional contributions to traffic on the local
road network, will cause an increase in traffic that will result in inadequate Level of Service. Impacts will be
significant and unavoidable.
The City has determined that the SEIR has identified and discussed significant effects which may occur as a result of
the proposed project. With the implementation of the policies of the General Plan and mitigation measures identified
in the certified General Plan EIR, these effects can be reduced to levels of less than significant except for the
significant impacts identified above, consistent with the findings of the certified General Plan EIR. The City declares
that, having reduced the adverse significant environmental effects of the proposed project to the extent feasible,
having considered the entire administrative record on the proposed project, and having weighed the benefits of the
proposed project against its unavoidable adverse impacts, the City has determined that each of the following social,
economic, and environmental benefits of the proposed project separately and individually outweigh the potential
unavoidable adverse impacts, and render those potential adverse environmental impacts acceptable based upon the
following overriding considerations:
1. Long-Term Fiscal Stability and Diversity of Jobs. Implementation of Land Use Element policies and
application of Zoning Ordinance provisions will allow the City to maintain a strong tax base and thereby
provide for long-term fiscal stability. Land use policies and zoning regulations will allow Vernon to continue
to be largely an industrial city, where diverse businesses provide jobs for skilled workers in varied industries.
As a city focused on industry, Vernon fills a unique role in the region as a location where industrial
businesses are welcomed.
2. Increased Regulation of Businesses Locating near Residences and Schools. The General Plan
includes policies, implemented through the Zoning Ordinance, that require new businesses locating within
one-tenth of a mile of residences and schools—both in Vernon and adjacent cities—to maintain noise at
levels that will not adversely affect conditions at these sensitive receptors.
3. Accommodating Limited Commercial Uses. General Plan land use policy, implemented through the
Zoning Ordinance, will allow commercial uses to establish along key corridors in Vernon and provide
needed goods and services for local employees. The benefits include additional tax revenues to fund City
services and reduced vehicle miles traveled/associated vehicle emissions due to more localized availability
of commercial goods and services.
6 Statement of Overriding Considerations
18 Focused General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update
4. Legally Adequate General Plan. The updated General Plan contains all components required by State law
and establishes a clear framework for decision-making.
5. Zoning Ordinance Consistent with the General Plan. By completing update of the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance simultaneously, full consistency between the two can be achieved, and the Zoning
Ordinance can serve as an effective tool for implementing goals and policies contained in the General Plan.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CfTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON A.DOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL PLAN AND THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS INCLUDED
THEREfN AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS fN CONFLfCT
HEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon ("City") is a chartered municipal
corporation of t.he state of California; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a GeneraL Plan for the
City of Vernon by Resol-uEion No. 9484 on December 3, 2007, as revised
by Resolution Nos. 9869 and 2013-32 on February 23, 2009 ar]d
February L9, 2013, respectivel-y; and
WHEREAS, City is proposing to adopt an amended City of
Vernon ceneral Plan (the \\P1an"), pursuant to Government Code Section
55358; and
WHEREAS, tshe CiEy Council of the City of Vernon held a public
hearing during iEs regularly scheduled City Council- meeting on
April 7, 20L5, to consider the proposed Pf an,' and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has not
created a separaEe planning commission and performs all of Ehe
functions of a planning commission as auEhorized by Government Code
Sections 55100 and 55851-; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk gave the required notice for said
hearing for the purpose of considering the adoption of the amended Plan
at which public hearing t.he amended Plan was displayed, dj-scussed and
explained; and
WHEREAS. the proposed amended Plan has been referred to
citj-es adjoining Ehe ciEy of Vernon, to the Local Agency Format.ion
Commission, to area-wide planning agencies, and co the state of
California for review and comment by each such
Government Code Section 65352; and
WHEREAS, t.he City Council of the City
adopE amendments Eo the City of Vernon General'
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLI,OWS:
agency as required by
of vernon desires to
PIan.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are tsrue and correcE.
SECT]ON 2: The CiEy Council of the City of Vernon, in
accordance with the california EnvironmenEal Quality Act, contained in
public Resources code commencing aE section 21000 and the california
Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. certifies tshe Suppfemental
Final Environmental Impact Report dated April 2015, adopt Findings of
FacE and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopE Mitigation
Measures and a MitigaEion Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
CiEy of Vernon General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update (SEate
clearinghouse No. 2OO?061031) . It is further recommended that the city
Clerk of the CiEy of Vernon shal1 be designated as Ehe custodian of
al-f documents or other materials which constitute this record of
proceedings upon which Ehis decision is made.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of vernon, pursuant
to chapter 3, Title 7 of the Government code of tshe stale of
Cafifornia, does hereby approve and adopt amendments to Ehe City of
vernon General P1an, including amendments to the land use,
circulation, safety, resources and noise elements covering the
principles, objectives and standards which wil-I be used to develoP tshe
City of vernon as more fu11y described in the City of Vernon Generaf
P1an, as amended and datsed March 201-5, a copy of which is being
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presented to the City Council concurrently with this Resolution, and
the City Council hereby orders the Plan to be received and filed by
the Clty Clerk. The Plan submitted herewith is incorporated herein by
this reference as though fu11y set forth at length, along with any
amendments thereto which have been approved at the public hearing.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon does
hereby find and determine that the public interest, convenience and
necessity require that the Plan be adopted as amended covering the
objections, principles and standards used as guidelines to develop the
City as specified in Article 5 of the Government Code of the State of
California, Section 55300, et seq.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon intends
that thls Resolution supersede any previous General Plan or element
which has been heretofore been adopted.
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SECTION 6: The City Clerk, or Deputy City C1erk, of the
City of Vernon sha1l certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the city cIerk, oT Deputy city Clerk, of the city
of Vernon shaIl cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Cferk, s, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of
the Council of this CitY.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April , 2015 -
Name:
Title: Mayor / vtayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk / oePutY CitY Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
t,, City Clerk / Deputsy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. , was duLy passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, and thereafEer was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon '
Executed this day of April-, 2015, aE vernon, Cafifornia'
City Clerk / Deputy CitY Clerk
(SEAL)
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ORDINAIICE NO. L227
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COI'NCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON ADOPTING AIqENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF VERNON;
ESTABLISHING ZONfNG DISTRICTS TN THE CTTY AND
REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USE, SIZE, AND THE
LOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS ON I,AND; THE
USE OF I,AND AND OPEN SPACE; ADOPTING A MAP SHOWING
SAID ZONING DISTRICTS, DEFINING THE TERMS USED IN
THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR ITS AD.JUSTMENT,
AMENDMENT AND ENFORCEMENT; AND REPEAIING AIL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFL]CT
HEREWITH
WHEREAS, che CiEy of Vernon (the "City") is a municipal
corporation and a chartered city of t.he State of California organized
and existsing under its Chartser and tshe Constitution of Ehe State of
Cal-ifornia; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Citsy of Vernon ("City
Council") has caused an amended ciEy of Vernon General PLan (the
r\Plan") to be prepared and adopced; and
WHEREAS. the City Council has determined that certain changes
to existing City ordinances are necessary in order to implement the
goals and policies of Che amended Plan; and
WHEREAS, on Decemlcer f7, 2007, t.he City Council- of the City
of Vernon adopted ordinance No. 1139, as amended by ordinance No. 1203
on March 5, 2073, adopEing the comprehensive zoning ordinance of tshe
City of Vernoni esEablishing zoning districts in the City and
regulating and restricEing the use, size, and the locaEion of
buildings and improvements on land; the use of land and open space;
adopting a map showing said zoning districts, defining che Eerms used
in Ehe ordinance; providing for iEs adjustsmenc. amendments and
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, a duly-noticed public hearing has been held to
consider the proposed ordinance changes and public testimony has been
received and considered; and
WHEREAS. the CiEy Council has not. created a separatse planning
commission and performs all of the functions of a planning commission as
authorized by Government Code Sections 55100 and 55851; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Vernon is consistent with the amended Plan which has been adopEed by the
City Council by Resolution No. on April 7. 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made Ehe following findings as
a resuft of this revj-ew and hearing:
1. That due and careful consideration has been given to the
suitabititsy of each and every zone for Ehe regulations applicable t.o it,
and that these regulatsions are found to best serve the sEaced purpose of
each zone;
2, That these regulations are in tshe public interests, and
t.hat due and careful consideration has been given to ensure consistency
between these regulalions and the Plan,
3. That Ehe propertsy developmenE stsandards included in this
ordinance are necessary tso preserve the community heaIt.h, safeEy, and
general welfare; to assure adequaEe levels of light and air; to promote
the functional compat.ibility of uses; to promoEe the safe and efficient
circulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; to conserve and
sEabilize tshe value of property; and to encourage the development of
propertsy in such a manner as nots to adversely affect the use and
enj oyment of adjoining lands; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 4.1-(f) and (h) of tshe Charter of the City
of vernon provides that an ordinance shall- amend a code or repeal any
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ordinance or code previously adopced.
THE CITY COI]NCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: The City Councif of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that al-I the foregoing recitals are true and
correcE.
SECTION 2: ADOPTION OF AI{EIIDMEIIIIIS TO THE COMPREHENSM
zONINc oRDINNiICE. The CiEy Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves and adopts amendments to the comprehensive zoning ordinance
which has been presented to the City Council concurrently with Ehis
ordinance. The CiEy Council hereby orders t.he amended Comprehensive
zoning ordinance t.o be received and filed by the CiEy C1erk. The
amended Comprehensive Zoning ordinance submitted herewitsh is
incorporatsed herein by this reference as though ful1y seE forEh at
lengch.
SECTION 3: CERTAIN ORDINANCES REPEAIJED.Any ordinance or
1139 and l-203, inparEs of an ordinance, specifically ordinance Nos.
conf l-ict. wiEh this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: SeverabiLiCy. If any chapter, ar!icle, section,
subsectsion, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held t,o be
unconsE iEutional or invalid or ineffect.ive by any court of competent
jurisdicEion, such decision shalf not affect the validitsy or
effectiveness of Ehe remaining portions of this ordinance or any part
thereof. The City council hereby decfares that it would have adopted
this ordinance and each chapter, articl-e, secEion, subsectsion,
subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase Ehereof,
irrespective of the facts that any one or more chapEers, articles,
sections, subsect.ions, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses,
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phrases or words be declared unconstitutional, ot invalid, or
ineffective.
SECTION 5: Book of Ordinances. The City Clerk, or
Deputy City C1erk, shall attest and certify to the adoptj-on of this
Ordinance and shal1 cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk's, or
Deputy City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the Book of
Ordinances of the Council of this City. The City Clerk, ot Deputy
City C1erk, sha1l cause this ordinance to be published or posted as
required by 1aw.
SECTION 5: Effective Date. This Ordinance sha11 go into
effect and be in fu1l force and effect at 7-2:01- a.m. on the thirty-
first (3rst) day after its passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20]-5.
Name:
Title: Mayor / tttayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Hema Patel, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
AYES:
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Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
, City Clerk / Oeputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being
Ordinance No. 1,227 was duly and regularly introduced at a regular
meetj-ng of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held in the City of
Vernon on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, and thereafter adopted at a meetJ-ng
of said City Council held on Tuesday,
vote:
, by the following
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ABSENT: Councilmembers:
And thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of
the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of , 20L5, a.t Vernon, Californj-a.
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
(SEAL)
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Martinez, and Ybarra
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Mayor McCormick who also led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor McCormick announced that the Closed Session item would be deferred to the next City
Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment, and inquired
whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. The public will also be
given an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Council deliberation.
No public comment provided.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Personnel Matters - Service Pin Awards.
February 2015 Anniversary
Employee Name Job Title Years
Darren Simpkins Firefighter 25
Barry Schoolmeester Firefighter 25
Michael Rogers Fire Engineer 25
Steven Coster Fire Engineer 25
Donald Quiroz Electric Operations Supervisor 25
Director of Human Resources Teresa McAllister reported on the years of service. Mayor
McCormick presented the service pin to employees: Simpkins and Quiroz. The Council
recognized the following employees, who were not in attendance, for their years of service:
Coster, Rogers, and Schoolmeester.
2. Lifesaving Recognition Award Presentation.
Fire Chief Wilson presented the Award to honor the crew from Station 2 for a lifesaving event
that took place on July 14. The following were present to receive the award: James Espalin
(Firefighter); Tom Egan (Paramedic-Firefighter); Jeff James (Engineer); and Captain Dan
Kimes. Those also honored but not present were: Manny Vazquez (Paramedic-Firefighter); Greg
Bringhurst (Engineer); and Captain Michael Langer.
3. A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Vernon Declaring the Month of
March 2015 as “American Red Cross Awareness Month”.
Mayor McCormick announced the proclamation.
4. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Vernon Declaring
the Week of March 23-27, 2015, as “Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week”.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2015
Page 2 of 9
Mayor McCormick announced the proclamation. Police Chief Calleros gave a brief report on the
efforts of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in addressing this illness. Ms. Sandra Orozco,
community member, was present to accept the proclamation. Ms. Orozco briefly commented
about the issues faced with Multiple Sclerosis and distributed information on multiple sclerosis
to the Council.
5. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation Event
Presentation.
Firefighter Matt Holtzendorff briefly reported on the fundraiser and blood drive scheduled to
take place on March 24.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Comment on the establishment of Natural Gas Surcharge to Fund
Participation in the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) Cap-and-Trade
Allowance Program, for Gas distributed and supplied by the City within its
boundaries.
Director of Gas and Electric Fandino provided a brief report on the proposed Natural Gas
Surcharge.
At approximately 9:20 a.m. Mayor McCormick opened a public hearing on the matter. No
public comment was provided. The public hearing was closed at 9:21 a.m.
Resolution No. 2015-12 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon to
approve, establish and implement a natural gas surcharge to fund participation in
the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) cap-and-trade allowance program,
for gas distributed and supplied by the City within its boundaries.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the Resolution is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
(2) Adopt a resolution approving, establishing and implementing a new natural gas
rate schedule, “G-CARB,” that will collect funds needed to cover the cost of
greenhouse gas emission allowances associated with the “cap-and-trade” program
created by the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”); and
(3) Find that the cost adjustment tariff as attached to the resolution be approved with
an effective date of April 1, 2015.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 2015-12. Motion
carried, 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve all matters listed under the Consent
Calendar under one motion. Motion carried, 5-0.
Claims Against the City – Received and Filed
7. None
Minutes – To be Received and Filed
8. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held February 17, 2015.
9. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 3, 2015.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2015
Page 3 of 9
Warrant Registers
10. Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 705, totaling $3,071,344.36, which
covers the period of February 1, through February 28, 2015, and consists of the
following:
a. Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,299,163.73; and
b. Checks and electronic fund transfers totaling $772,180.63.
11. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1420, totaling $1,336,446.81, which covers
the period of February 24, through March 9, 2015, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $669,036.22; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $476,460.82; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $190,949.77.
12. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 385, totaling $3,572,384.50,
which covers the period of February 24, through March 9, 2015, and consists of
the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $3,425,630.67; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $76,308.01; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $70,445.82.
13. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 173, totaling $1,694,876.58, which covers
the period of February 24, through March 9, 2015, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,679,167.74; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $15,218.44; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $490.40.
City Administration Department
14. Resolution No. 2015-13 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
expressing the City’s firm support of the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the
Space and Missile Systems Center and stating that any relocation attempt of the
space and missile systems center would be detrimental to national defense and the
mission of the Los Angeles Air Force Base.
Recommendation:
(1) Find the adoption of the Resolution is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule
that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
and
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-13 a resolution expressing the City’s firm support of
the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the Space and Missile Systems Center and
stating that any relocation attempt of the Space and Missile Systems Center would
be detrimental to national defense and the mission of the Los Angeles Air Force
Base.
15. City Administrator Determination of Consultants Required to File Annual
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) for Calendar Year 2014.
Recommendation:
(1) City Council and City Clerk receive and file the “City Administrator
Determination of Consultants Required to File Statements of Economic Interests
(Form 700) Under the Vernon Conflict of Interest Code for Calendar Year 2014”,
consistent with the requirements of the California Political Reform Act and the
Conflict of Interest Codes for the City of Vernon and all City of Vernon agencies,
boards, and commissions.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2015
Page 4 of 9
16. Report on Docket II Grants Awarded by Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant
Committee; to be received and filed pursuant to Section 2.167(e) of the Vernon
Municipal Code.
Recommendation:
(1) Receive and file the report as it is provided for informational purposes only,
pursuant to Section 2.167(e) of the Vernon Municipal Code.
Fire Department
17. Activity Report for the period of February 16 through February 28, 2015, to be
received and filed.
Health and Environmental Control Department
18. February 2015 Monthly Report, to be received and filed.
Police Department
19. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrests and Activities for the period of
February 16, through February 28, 2015, to be received and filed.
Public Works, Water and Development Services Department
20. February 2015 Monthly Building Department Report, to be received and filed.
NEW BUSINESS
City Administration Department
21. Approval of the 2nd Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement for
property located at 5119, 5201 and 5241 District Blvd and 4601 East 52nd Drive
(Thermador).
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed 2nd amendment is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
(2) Approve the 2nd Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement for the
property located at 5119, 5201 and 5241 District Blvd and 4601 East 52nd Drive,
to:
a. Update the Indemnity Agreement (Exhibit E) to reflect the City’s efforts in
obtaining a conditional closure from DTSC in substantially the same form as
submitted with the staff report.
b. Approve the Bill of Sale and General Assignment
c. Approve the Certification of Non-Foreign Status
Economic Development Manager Alex Kung provided a brief report.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Martinez to approve the 2nd Amendment to the
Purchase and Sales Agreement for property located at 5119, 5201, and 5241 District Boulevard
and 4601 East 52nd Drive. Motion carries, 5-0.
City Attorney Department
22. Approving and authorizing the execution of an At-Will Employment Agreement
by and between the City of Vernon and Brian W. Byun.
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/ / /
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2015
Page 5 of 9
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval of the proposed agreement is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule is that CEQA only applies to activities that may have an effect
on the environment; and
(2) Approve the At-Will Employment Agreement with Brian W. Byun, in
substantially the same form as submitted with the staff report, effective March
18, 2015. The proposed Agreement is the standard at-will employment
agreement form approved by City Council for other executive and management
positions.
Deputy City Attorney Zaynah Moussa provided a brief report on the item.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to approve the At-Will Employment
Agreement with Brian W. Byun. Motion carries, 5-0.
Finance Department
23. Authorization to enter into contracts with J.P. Morgan and Citigroup for
investment banking and underwriting services to restructure the 2009 Series
Electric System Revenue Bonds, terminate the 2004 Series A&B Interest Rate
Swap Agreements, and issue new bonds.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that entering into a contract with an investment underwriter whose sole
business is to provide investment underwriting services are exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section
15061(b)(3). The general rule is that CEQA only applies to activities that may
have an effect on the environment. Investment underwriting service activities are
not subject to CEQA; and
(2) Approve the selection of J.P. Morgan as the senior-managing underwriter for the
proposed 2009 Series Bond refunding, 2004 Series A & B Investment Derivative
Instruments conversion, and new 2015 bond financing activities; and
(3) Approve the selection of Citigroup as the co-managing underwriter for the
proposed 2009 Series Bond refunding, 2004 Series A & B Investment Derivative
Instruments conversion, and new 2015 bond financing activities.
Assistant Finance Director Masami Higa gave a brief report on the item.
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Davis to authorization contracts with J.P. Morgan
and Citigroup for investment banking and underwriting services. Motion carries, 5-0.
Gas and Electric Department
24. Approval to enter into a services agreement with Power Engineers, Inc. (PEI) for
the Development of Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan
for Distribution Stations, Switching Stations and Customer Substations.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval of the proposed services agreement is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section
15302 (C), because the proposed contract consists of the replacement or
reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or
no expansion of capacity; and
(2) Approve the proposed services agreement with Power Engineers, Inc. (PEI) for
the development and certification of Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for four distribution stations, two switching
stations, thirteen (13) customer substations and the Soto Yard large transformer
warehouse and enter into a contract, for an amount not-to-exceed $40,918 and
authorize the Director of Finance to execute the services agreement on behalf of
the City. Pursuant to § 2.17.02 (B) of the Vernon Municipal Code, this agreement
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2015
Page 6 of 9
requires City Council approval due to the cumulative monetary value of all
contracts in effect at the City for this particular contractor. It is further
recommended that the City Council find that the contract is exempt from
competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code § 2.17.12
[A-10 & B-1]: Exemptions because this is a contract for a professional service
and it is for an expenditure under $50,000.
Director of Gas and Electric Fandino provided a brief report on this item.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis to approve a service agreement with Power
Engineers, Inc. for the development of spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plan for
distribution stations, switching stations and customer substations. Motion carries, 5-0.
Health and Environmental Control Department
25. Approval to Schedule the 2015 Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Event.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that because the proposed one-day waste collection event at the fire station is
an action taken to protect the environment and constitutes normal operations of
the fire station, the activity is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections
15308 (actions taken to protect the environment), 15323 (normal operations of
public facilities) and 15061 (b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Approve scheduling the next City of Vernon E-Waste event for April 27, 2015 at
Fire Station #1 at 3375 Fruitland Ave., using the vendor Arion Global, Inc.
Health and Environmental Control Director Leonard Grossberg provided a brief report on this
item.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve the 2015 electronic waste recycling
event. Motion carries, 5-0.
Human Resources Department
26. Resolution 2015-14 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon adopting
an amended and restated citywide fringe benefits and salary resolution in
accordance with government code section 20636(B)(1) and repealing all resolutions
in conflict therewith.
Recommendation:
(1) Find the approval of the Resolution is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on
the environment; and
(2) Adopt the resolution, effective March 17, 2015, adopting an amended and
restated Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary resolution, to reflect the addition of
Section 22 – Stand-By Policy.
Human Resources Director Teresa McAllister provided a brief report on this item.
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Ybarra to approve Resolution No. 2015-14. Motion
carries, 5-0.
27. Adopt City of Vernon Personnel Policy and Procedure, Dress Code Policy I-15,
and Administrative Manual Policies, Taxation on City Vehicles Used by City
Employees 1.1, City Owned Vehicle Authorization and Use Policy 1.2.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2015
Page 7 of 9
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed personnel and administrative policies and
procedures are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Adopt the Personnel Policy and Procedure, Dress Code Policy I-15; and
Administrative Manual policies, Taxation on City Vehicles Used by City
Employees 1.1 and City Owned Vehicle Authorization and Use Policy 1.2; and
incorporate each into the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the
Citywide Administrative Manual respectively; and
(3) Authorize the City Administrator and the Director of Human Resources to
execute and distribute the above-referenced policies to all employees.
Ms. McAllister also provided a brief report on each of the policies being presented for approval.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis to adopt Personnel Policy and Procedure,
Dress Code Policy I-15, and Administrative Policies, Taxation on City Vehicles Used by City
employees 1.1, and City Owned Vehicle Authorization and Use Policy 1.2. Motion carries, 5-0.
Public Works, Water and Development Services Department
28. Approval to enter into the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Vernon
and the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management
Joint Powers Authority for the purposes of the Proposition 84 Grant Program.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed Agreement is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment, and find that for the construction and installation of two (2) tree box
filters in a transportation corridor are categorically exempt under the CEQA in
accordance with Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 because: (i) no significant
physical changes will occur as a result of this approval; (ii) the project will consist
of minor construction and connection to an existing facility (catch basin) to
improve the water quality in the Los Angeles River, (iii) the project is an area
where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum
development permissible in the General Plan, (iv) the project does not involve
significant amounts of hazardous substances, and (v) the area is not in an
environmentally sensitive area; and
(2) Approve the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Vernon (“City”) and
the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint
Powers Authority (“GWMA”), in substantially the same form as submitted with
the staff report, and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Subrecipient
Agreement on behalf of the City.
Public Works Director Kevin Wilson provided a brief report on this item.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve the subrecipient agreement with
Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority.
Motion carries, 5-0.
ORAL REPORTS
29. City Administrator Reports – brief reports on activities and other brief announcements
by the City Administrator and Department Heads.
Police Chief Daniel Calleros reported on the following: activity involving nitrous oxide in a
parking lot; an assault with a deadly weapon; and a delayed reporting (by the victim) of a
sexual assault incident. Chief Calleros announced that the Vernon Police Department will be
participating in the annual Baker-Vegas Run. He also thanked the Councilmembers that
were in attendance at the recent Police and Firefighter Awards Luncheon.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2015
Page 8 of 9
Police Captain Michael Gillman gave a brief report on spray painted graffiti in the area, and
the City’s plan to remove it.
Fire Chief Mike Wilson reported on the following: the Fire Department vacancy will be filled
this year; the Engineer’s exam is currently being conducted; CERT classes are ongoing; the
“Fill the Boot” charity event will be taking place; training classes for reserves will be
conducted; Green Cell training will be conducted; and a hazmat call was received where the
crew went to Compton to identify the contents of a 5-gallon bucket of an unknown substance.
Chief Wilson also thanked the Councilmembers for attending the Police and Fire Awards
Luncheon, and wished everybody a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Director of Public Works, Water and Development Services Kevin Wilson reported on the
following: replacement of a generator at City Hall; the City Hall remodel is almost complete;
and two projects being planned to go out to bid in early April (water well project and the
repaving of Slauson Ave. and Boyle Ave.). Councilmember Davis had questions regarding
work being conducted on Downey Rd., and whether or not the company doing the work had
an encroachment permit(s). Director Wilson responded that he would have to research what
specific work was being conducted and what permits were required.
Director of Gas and Electric Carlos Fandino reported that there were no outages or incidents
to report this period.
Assistant Director of Finance Masami Higa reported that the City is ahead on the budget
planning process this year.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Department Leonard Grossberg reported that
the Attorney General announced the permanent closure of Exide. The City will be
coordinating over the next few years with DTSC on the local closure requirements. Mr.
Grossberg also announced that the Green Vernon Commission will be holding a special
meeting on April 1st at 3:30 p.m.
Councilmember Ybarra had a question regarding the distribution of funds for Exide
neighboring businesses, to help with their site cleanup as well. Mr. Grossberg responded that
the DTSC will have an action plan and public hearing to address the closure.
Director of Human Resources Teresa McAllister reported on the recent Employee
Information Meeting held on March 10.
Economic Development Manager and Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung reported on the
following: next Oversight Board Meeting is scheduled for April 2; the City had received a
WARN Notice from V&L Produce, after further communication with the company it was
determined that the company is not closing, they are downsizing; and that Exide has also
issued a WARN Notice.
City Clerk Maria Ayala reported that ballots for the General Municipal Election to be held on
April 14 will be mailed this week.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth reminded the Council that Docket 2 grants from the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee was rescheduled for March 17.
Deputy City Administrator Kristen Enomoto provided the following report and
recommended actions to the City Council from the March 11 Vernon Housing Commission
(VHC) meeting: one seat is vacant on the VHC that will be filled at the next City Council
meeting; recommend to the City Council to sell the Huntington Park housing units, this will
be agendized for the next City Council meeting; recommend to remodel the seven Vernon
housing units that had not previously been remodeled; authorized staff to utilize independent
consultant to prepare a general capital improvement plan on what needs to be repaired or
replaced; a few residents in attendance expressed concerns over response time and staff did
acknowledge a need to improve in some of these areas; and that 13 completed surveys were
received with the majority indicating a high level of satisfaction.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2015
Page 9 of 9
City Administrator Mark Whitworth also reported on the following: the City will closely
monitor the Exide cleanup; on the AQMD Rule 415 issue regarding rendering facilities, the
City will be staying ahead of this issue and providing update reports; and currently the IT
Manager position interviews are being conducted. Mr. Whitworth wished Mayor
McCormick a belated happy birthday, and wished everybody a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
30. City Council Reports – brief report on activities, announcements, or directives to staff.
Mayor McCormick reported on him and Mr. Whitworth providing a presentation for the
Loyola Marymount University of Business recently.
CLOSED SESSION
No closed session was held, as the item was deferred to the next City Council meeting.
With no further business, at 10:12 a.m., Mayor McCormick adjourned the meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
REGEIVED
APR 01 2015
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
RECEIVED
APR 0 I 20ls
CITY ADMINISTRATION
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STAFF REPORT
FI NAN C E/TREASU RY DEPARTM ENT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
April 1,2015
Honorable Mayor and City Council
William Fox, Finance Direc *o, d4
Ratification of the Gity Warrant Registers for City Council Agenda of
April 7,2015
It is recommended that the ratification of the following warrant registers to record the following voided checks be considered
at the City Council meeting of April 7, 2015.
1. City Warrant Register No. 1404 to remrd voided Check No.344663 intheamountof $1,700.00 issued 07logl14 to
County of San Bernardino.
2. City Warrant Register No. 1413to record voided Check No.345933 in the amount of $400.00 issued 12109/14 to
Whittier Judicial District.
3. City Warrant Register No. 14'l7to record voided Check No.346453 in the amount of $175.00 issued 02103/15 to
LA County Auditors Office.
4. City Warrant Register No. 1419to record voided CheckNo.346714 inthe amount of $1,213.31 issued 03/03/15 to
DR JB, LLC.
CITY OF VERNON ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK
City of Vernon
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(323) s83-8811
PAY One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars and No Cents
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EAST WEST BANK
2O9O I-iUNTINGTON OR , 2NO FLOOR
SAN MARINO, CA 9,1,106
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157 W. FIFTH STREET
1ST FLOOR
SAN BERNARDINO, CA92415
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PAYSLE THROUGH
EAST WEST EANK
2O9O HUNTINGTON DR , 2ND FLOOR
SAN MARINO. CA S1106
TO THE
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PAYASLE THROUGH
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2O9O HUININGTON DR , 2ND FLOOR
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CITY CLER[('S OFFICE
RECEIVED
APR 0 I 2015
CITY ADMINISTRATION,"loSTAFF REPORT
FINANCE/TREASU RY DEPARTM ENT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
April 1, 2015
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Wiltiam Fox, Finan"" O:r"" ,r, d4
Gity Warrant Register for City Council Agenda of April 7,2015
It is recommended that the attached City Warrant Register No. 1421 be approved at the City Council meeting of
April 7, 2015.
City Warrant Register No. 1421 totals $1,381,104.06, and covers claims and demands presented during the
period of March 10 through April 1 ,2015, drawn, or to be drawn, from East West Bank.
The following list details the components of City Warrant Register No. 1421:
1 . Ratification of wire transfers totaling $924,175.82;
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $282,919.60; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $174,008.64.
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7,2015
I hereby certify that claims and/or demands included in above listed warrant
register have been audited for accuracy and availability of funds for
payments and that said claims and/or demands are accurate and that the
funds are available for payments thereof.
This is to certify that the claims or demands covered by the above listed
warrants have been audited by the City Council of the City of Vernon and
that all of said warrants are approved for payments except Warrant
Numbers:
William Fox
Finance Director
Date:
P tinled: 4 I 1 l2O1 5 1'l : 33:05AM Page 2 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7,2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE wlREINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
CENTRAL BASIN MWD
CITY OF VERNON, FSAACCOUNT O'1,I,100013
011.100013
020.1084.500130 74,556 11 Capacity Charges 01/15
020 1085.500130 12iA2.89 Capacity Charges 01/15
VERJANl5
VERJANl5
123114
1146
1146
o3l'tot20't5 86,739.00
1147
o3t11no15 126,973.04
1't48
o3t19t2015 28,364 57
1149
1149
1149
1149
o3123t2015 342,223.84
1150
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809.61
1151
3,657.97
1152
'1152
1152
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WATERREPLENISHMENT 020.1084.500110 126,9T3.04GroundwaterProduction
DISTRICT
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 011.210220 28,364.57 Deferred Compensation: Payment 8en180030
CALPERS O1'1.21O24O 340,382.06 PERS Contributions: Payment Ben'l8OO32
o11.210240 233.43 PERS Survivor's Benerit; Payment Benl80032
011.210240 1 ,608 48 PERS Buy-back: Payment 8en180032
011.1004.502020 -0.13 PERS Contributions: Adjustment 8en180032
497.68 FSA - Dependenl: Payment
311 93 FSA- Medic€l; Payment
Ben l80036
Ben180036
8en180038
02071sVRS
02071sVRS
02071sVRS
020715VRS
STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 011 210260 3,657.97 Child Support: Payment
VERIZON WIRELESS
03t19t2015
03n3t2015
011.9019.560010 31.31 ServicePeriod:01/15
011.9019.560010 25.69 Service Period: 01/15
011.90'19.560010'152.94 ServicePeriod;01/15
011.9019.560010 462.51 Service Period: 0'1/15
Pnnted:4/1/2015 11 33 05A[,t Page 3 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARMNT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7,2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE WIRE
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
VERIZON WIRELESS
EAST WEST BANK
011 9019.5600'10
011 .9019.560010
011 .9019.560010
0'11 .9019.560010
0'11 .9019.560010
0'11 .9019.560010
011 9019.560010
011 9019.560010
011.9019 560010
011 .'1033.510000
011.1033.520000
011.1033.520000
01'1.'1033.520000
011.'1001 .596500
01'l.1002 596500
01'l .1031.596500
011.1033.596500
020.1084 596700
011.1041.596600
011 .1043.596550
011.1M3.596600
011.1049.520000
Service Period: 01/15
Service Period: 01/15
Service Period: 01/15
Service Period: 01/15
Service Period: 0'1/15
Service Period: 01/15
Service Period: 01/15
Service Period; 01/'15
Service Period: 01/15
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Lodging: Staff
Lodging; Staff
Lodging: Slaff
Lodging: Staff
Registration: Staff
Supplies
Member Renewal
Supplies
Supplies
020715VRS
020715VRS
020715VRS
020715VRS
020715VRS
020715VRS
02071sVRS
02071sVRS
020715VRS
021915(B)
021915(B)
021915(B)
021915(C)
021915(D)
021915(D)
02191s(D)
02191s(D)
021915(E)
021915(E)
021915(E)
021915(E)
021915(E)
03/16/2015
1152
1152
1152
1152
1',t52
1152
1152
1152
1152
8,571.08
1153
1'153
1153
1153
1153
1153
1153
1153
1153
'1153
1153
1153
1153
1,182.73
1,674.08
25.18
615.52
137.80
1,890.10
233.59
636.29
1,503.34
42.59
958.01
262.97
'182.00
1,065 76
542.O3
560.64
532.88
1,'100.00
119.00
335.00
976.06
478.51
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7,2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE WIRE
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
EAST WEST BANK 011 103't.5200't0
0'11.1031.596700
011 '1033.520000
011.1033.s20000
011.1033.560000
011 1033.596700
0'11 .2033.850000
011 .1061.596500
011 1061.596500
01'l 1061.596700
011 1004.596500
011.1048.520000
011.1048.520000
011 1 004 466900
011 1026.596900
o11 .1024 .596200
011.1026.520000
011.'1026.596200
0't1.1026.550000
011.1026.594200
011.1026.596700
01'l .'1003.520000
011.1004.520000
Supplies
Refund: Training Charges
Supplies
Supplies
Subscription
Luncheon
Supplies
Lodging Taxes
Refund: Lodging
Registration: Staff
Member Dues
Services
Supplies
Federal E Filing
Gift Cards
Court Call
Foreign Transfer Fee
Luncheon
Supplies
lnterview Panel Luncheon
Employee Appreciation
Supplies
Computer Supplies
't,423.M
-299.00
43.49
334.16
67 .48
't'11.45
3,007.50
23.99
-250.52
600.00
'110.00
86.80
53.6'l
5.49
105.95
86.00
2.20
53.20
110.78
28.69
27.98
77.74
29.90
02191s(F)
021915(F)
021915(G)
021915(H)
021915(H)
021915(H)
021915(H)
0219150
0219150
021915(D
021915(J)
021915(J)
021915(J)
02191s(J)
021915(K)
021915(L)
021915(M)
021915(M)
021915(N)
021915(N)
0219'15(N)
021915(O)
021915(O)
1153
1153
'1153
1 153
1153
1153
1153
1153
'1153
1153
1153
'1153
1153
'l'153
1153
1153
1153
1153
'l'153
1153
1153
1153
1153
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE WRE
ISSUEO NUMBER AMOUNT
EAST WEST BANK
ANTHEM BLUE CROSS
AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA
DLA PIPER LLP (US)
MAYER BROWN LLP
011 1004.520000
011 103'1 520000
011 1031 596200
011 1031 596550
011.1031.596700
011.1031.596700
011 1026.502031
011 1026.50203'l
011.210221
011 1026.502031
011.1026.502031
011 1023.593200
01't .1002.596200
Supplies
Supplies
Servic€s
Member Renewal: Staff
Registration
Supplies
Coverage Pedod: 03/15
Coverage Period; 03/15
Coverage Period: 03/15
Coverage Period: 03/'15
Coverage Period: 03/15
Pechiney Property
lndependent Reform Monitor
0312612015
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03t19t2015
TOTAL WIRES
'1153
1153
'1153
1153
1153
1153
'13,450 43
1154
1154
1154
296,146.',19
1't 55
1155
'10,519.87
1156
1,838.88
't't57
4,881.34
$ 924,',17s.82
38.42
13.63
114.00
35.00
129.00
125.OO
2,967.29
40,'t77 77
253,001.13
7,778.33
2,74',t.U
1,838.88
4,881.34
021915(O)
021915(P)
021915(P)
021915(P)
021915(P)
021915(P)
1481178A
432698C
4887238
30990205
30991231
3110982
34930086
03t1712015
03t1712015
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
3M
ANA RUEDA
011.2031.850000 41,441.16 FTXEDALPR - SANTA FE/pACtFtC Tp26336
011.1048.530015 325.27 Reimb. Possessory lnterest Tax- 031015
346962
0311212015 41,44',t.16
RESOURCES, (ATTN: WRIB) 01'1.'1026.596200 1,700.00 WRIB Membership Renewal
COUNT
OAVIO LEDUFF
DR JB, LLC
o311212015
o3t1212015
0311212015
o3112t2015
o3t12t2015
o3t1212015
03t't2t2015
03t12t2015
346963
325.27
346964
1,700.00
346965
,t,617.17
346966
5,387.39
346967
346967
1 ,710.25
346968
227.10
346969
4,515.45
346970
2,506.37
35914
0304'l 5
021715
011.110021 1,617.17 Employee Computer Loan
095.5095.400900 5,387.39 RefundParcelTax-
EPICENTER SUPPLIES, LLC 011.1033 520000 1,449.00 New Production l\,1RE Cases- 68885
011.1033.520000 261.25Freight 68885
011 .0010375
01'1 .0010375
EUGENIO CERDA 011.1031.594200 227.1O U.S Passport for Criminal Case pending 031015
LEVEL 3 COI\TMUNICATIONS, LLC 057.1057.500173 4,515.45 Fiber Optic lnternetAccess Contract 38221609 057.0000051
NAPAAUTO PARTS
Pnnted 4/1/2015 1, 33 05AM
011.'1046.520000 2,506.37 auto parls and accessories as requested 02031sVRS 011.0010024
Page 7 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR OISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
NIELSEN, MERKSAMER, 011.1002 596200 4,283.30 Professional Services
PARRINELLO
PROFORMA EXPRESS GMPHICS 011.1031.520000 14.18 Sales Tax
CALTECH COPIER, lNC. 011 9019.520010 3,204.55 Repairs & lvlaintenance
011 90'19.590'110 500.00 Repairs & lvlaintenance
SCCCA
3M
011.1031.520000 157.50 Vernon Police Department Receipt for 9015600557 011.0010342
01'l.1003.596700 40 00 General Membership Meeiing 031015
011.4031.850000 243.16 Automatic License Plate Recognition TP30066
011.2031.850000 6,258.84 AutomaticLicensePlateRecognition TP30066
011.2031.850000 12,300.00 AuiomaticLicensePlaleRecognition TP30588
030115
9015600557
cT52709
cT52709
o3t'1212015
o3t1212015
03t121201s
34697'l
4,283.30
3/,6972
346972
17'1.68
346973
40.00
346974
346974
346974
18,802.00
346975
346975
3,704.55
346976
26.45
346977
556.00
346978
71.10
03t1712015
CERISSA DIAz
EUGENIO CERDA
FEDEX
o3t17t2015
03117t2015
o3117t2015
o3117t2015
011.1031.596500 26.45 Handling the Rising lideotSuicide 022315
011.1031.596500 556.00 Stark and Mehan Trial in Canada 031115
Pnnted 4/1/2015 T1 33:05AIl,
011 1026.520000 71.10 Service Period: 03/15 296011364(B)
Page 8 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. .1421
APRIL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE CHECK
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
GARVEY EQUIP[IENT COMPANY
GRAINGER CO,
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
0't1 .2033.850000
011.2033.850000
01'l .2033.850000
011 2033.850000
011.2033.850000
011.2033.850000
011.120010
011.1M3.520000
011.1048 520000
0'11.1049.520000
011.2033.850000
011.2033.850000
011.2033.850000
011.1031.596500
011.1031.596500
011.1061.595200
3,2s5.84
293.03
2,709.00
243 a1
3,298.00
296.82
1,514.29
92.62
1,610.38
974.35
676.00
867.00
138.87
24.73
35.08
'to,247.91
80324
80324
80325
80325
9673691177
9673691177
02121sVRS
02121sVRS
021215VRS
02121sVRS
1002221436
1002221436
1002221436
022515
022515
VRN15O4
011.0010423
0'11.oo10424
STIHL TS420 14" Cutquick
Sales Tax
STIHL MS-311 w20" Bar & Chain
Sales Tax
Portable Generator, Rated Watts 6500,
Sales Tax
Tools and plumbing hardware-
Tools and plumbing hardware-
Tools and plumbing hardware-
Tools and plumbing hardware-
'l5AMP 7-114 lN Wormdrive Skilsaw
Hitachi 3-1l4" Plst Coll Fram Nailer
Sales Tax
Firearms/Tactical Rifl e Course
Firearms/Iactical Rifl e
Sustainability Services
346979
346979
346979
346979
6,501.68
346980
346980
3,594.82
346981
346981
346981
3/16981
346981
346981
346981
5,873.51
346982
24.73
346983
35.08
346984
011 0010455
03t17t2015
0311712015
011.0009920
011.0009920
011.0009920
011.0009920
011.0010426
011.0010426
LORENZO GAYIAN
LUIS VASQUEZ
MSW CONSULTANTS
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03117t2015
o3t17DO15
o3t17120't5
Page I ol38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
RIO HONDO - VERNON ROTARY 011.1002.550000 225.00 Polictr,lFire Awards Luncheon
RIVERSIOE COMMUNITY 011.1031.596700 207.00 Honor Guard Academy
COLLEGE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 011.1043.560000 39.57 Service Period: 01/29 - 03/02
TODD NEWTON 011.1031.596500 16.10 Firearms/Tactical Rifle Course 0225'15
MSW CONSULTANTS
NICHOLAS PEREZ
o3t17120'15
og17 12015
o3t1712015
03t17120't5
o3t1712015
o3t1712015
346984
27.225.41
346985
21.27
346986
225.O0
346987
207.00
346988
39.57
346989
16.10
346990
346990
345.6'l
346991
346991
2,224.20
346992
011.'106'1.595200 16,977.50 ProfessionalServices VRN15O5
011.'1031.596500 21.27 F'r.eatmsfiactical Rifle Course 022515
030515
0311't5
030315(B)
UNITED SITE SERVICES 011.1023 596200 204.72 Fence Rental
011.'1023.596200 140.89FenceRental
11427413/8
114274',t352
'121014VRS
1210't4VRS
GENERAL DATA CO.011.9019.5200'10 2,084.20 PrinterSupplies
011.9019.590110 l40.00PrinterSupplies
VERNON CHAMBER OF 011.1002.550000 15.00 cood Moming Vernon Mixet 7229
COMMERCE
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o3t17t2015
o3t't7Q015
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENOOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUEO NUMBER AMOUNT
ZAYNAH MOUSSA
AGILITY RECOVERY
ALEXY ESCOBEDO
SANDRA D. BINGMAN
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
't't4851 011.0010'102
030915
Ben180026
Ben180026
Ben180022
O22115uts 011.00'10430
02211svts
15.00
346993
43 55
346994
2,'t72.49
346995
54.58
346996
346996
,t,020.32
346997
346997
346997
172.4'l
346998
727.50
346999
2,000.00
347000
347000
011 1024 596500 43 55 Public Sector Employment Law 030915
Conference
011.1025.888200 2,172.49 Membershipservices-
011.1031 596500 .58 Solving Crime Trends
o3117t2015
o311712015
o3119t2015
o3119t2015
FRANCHISE TAX BOARO 011.210260
011.210260
180.00 Garnishment: Payment
840.32 Gamishmenl; Payment
O11 210260 2,000.00 GARNISHMENTS: Payment
020.1084 520000 '11.33 Oflice Supplies-
020.1084.520000 1.02 Sales Tax
o3l'19t2015
L.B. JOHNSON HARDWARE CO. #1 011.1043.520000 12.75 Plumbing and building hardware- O2O21svrs 011.0009958
011.1046.520000 43.29 Plumbing and building hardware- 020215vrs 011.0009958
011 '1049.520000 1'16.37 Plumbing and building hardware- 020215vrs 011.0009958
MIG HOGLE-IRELAND, lNC. 011 1041.595200 727.50 Preparation ofthe ceneral Plan- 39778 011.0007503
o3t't912015
o3t19t2015
o3t1912015
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENOOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE CHECK
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 011.1200'10
011.120010
011 .1040.520000
011 1040.520000
011 1041.520000
011 1041.520000
0'11 .1043.520000
011 .1043.520000
011 120010
011 .120010
011.120010
011 .'1003.520000
011 .1003.520000
o11.210250
01'l .'1033.520000
011.1041 520000
ol't.210250
84.13
7.57
24.77
2.23
50.87
4.58
44.42
4.00
467.O4
467.O4
-18.68
212.24
19.10
2,235.O0
38.32
44.39
3,215.00
022115vts
0221'1svrs
02211svrs
02211sv(s
02211sv(s
O22'l'lsv(s
02211svrs
022'l'lsvrs
3257899462
32s7899462
3257899462
3257899463
3257899463
Ben180016
933312095a
933312095a
8en180024
0't't.0010430
0'11.00'10430
011.0010430
011.0010430
011.0010432
011.0010432
0'l'l.0010432
011 0010428
Office Supplies-
Sales Tax
Oflice Supplies-
Sales Tax
Office Supplies-
Sales Tax
Office Supplies-
Sales Tax
N'Joy Pure Cane Sugar, 2002, 3/pk
N'Joy Non-Dairy Powder Creamer, 20o2,
Order Size Discount
Ofrice Supplies-
Sales Tax
Teamsters Local 911 Dues; Payment
Delivery Services
Delivery Services
Fire House Fund: Payment
o3t't9t2015
o311912015
03/19/2015
03/19/2015
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
347000
1,381.66
3/.7001
2.235.00
3/.7002
3r'.7002
a2.71
347003
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911
UPS
VERNON FIREMEN'S
ASSOCIATION
3,215.00
Page 12 ol38Prinled 4/1/2015 11r33 o:!qM
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENOOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
ASSOCIATION VERNON POLICE O11.2'10250 1,887.60 Police Association Member Dues: Ben18OO2OOFFI Payment
BATTERY SYSTEMS 01'l.1046.520000 917.76 Vehiclebatteries-
01't.0009957
oa19no15
o3t24t2015
o3t24t2015
03t24t2015
0312412015
o3t2412015
0312412015
o3t24t2015
o3t24t20'15
347004'
't,887.60
347005
917.76
347006
243.95
3/'7007
52.40
347008
3,547.50
347009
4,912.94
347010
104'.12
3/.7011
2,120.19
347012
43.00
347013
02021sVRS 0't1.0009955
02041sVRS 011.0009956
CAMINO REAL CHEVROLET 011.1046.520000 52.40 Auto parts for cars and trucks.- 48510/48515 O11.OOO9914
CALIFORNIA FRAME E AXLE 011 1046.520000 243.95 Front end repair-
CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK 011.1031.594200 3,547.50 Jail Booking Services-
COLONIAL SUPPLEMENTAL INS 0'11.210223 4,912.94 Supplemental lns - 02/'15
CRAIG WELOING SUPPLY CO. 011.1047.520000 104.12 Welding Supplies-
16551
012215
DANGELO CO.
DISH NETWORK
ELISEO GENERA III
Printed: 4/1/2015 11 :33;05,qM
606023 011.0009929
02031sVRS 01'l.0009962
031'115
020315
011.120010 2,'120.19 Water parts-
011.5031.560000 43.00 Service Period: 03/15
011.1031.596500 6'10.40 CAPETraining
Page 13 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 142,I
APRIL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENOOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
IGNACIO ESTRADA III 0'11.'1031.596500 81.60 Emergency Vehicle Center Update 031715
FIRE APPARATUS SOLUTIONS 011.1033.570000 537.92 Repairs & Mainlenance
011.'1033.570000 858.50 Repairs&Mainlenance
0'11.1033.570000 328.09 Repairs&Maintenance
011.1033.570000 641.36 Repairs & Maintenance
011.1033.570000 7,324.79 Repairs&Maintenance
9161
9'163
9164
9165
9167
LOPEZ & LOPEZ TIRE SERVICE 011.1046.520000 959.71 lires and repairs-
MAYWOOD MUTUAL WATER CO. 011.1033.560000 157.50 Service Period: OA15
NO. 3
GARVEY EOUIPMENT COMPANY 011.1046.520000 117.42 Lawn equipment parts & service.- 80068/80182 011.0009915
LACPCA
LEXIPOL, LLC
011.1031.596700 300.00 LACPCA'S20'l5Conference 031615
011 .1031 .596200 3,200.00 Law Enforcement Policy Manual:- 13122 011 0010527
0312412015
0312412015
610.40
347014
81.60
3/7015
3/.7015
u70't5
3/.7015
3/.7015
9,690.66
347016
117 .42
347017
300.00
347018
3,200.00
347019
959.71
3/.7020
157.50
347021
o3t24t2015
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o3124t2015
o3t2412015
02'1115 011,0009959
030'115
MICHAEL DOCHERry
Prinled: 4/1/2015 11 :33'O5AM
011.1031.596500 81.60 Emergency Vehicle Center Update 031715
Page 14 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
PLUMBING& INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 020.1084.520000 '1940 Plumbing and building hardware- 51150949/5115111 011.0009960
5
01'1.1049.520000 669.83 Plumbing and building hardware- S1'150949/5'l151ll 011.0009960
03t24t2015 81.60
3/'7022
347022
689.23
347023
315.00
347024
81.60
3/.7025
232.71
347026
3r'.7026
3r'.7026
3/.7026
467.95
30.60
REED & DAVIDSON, LLP 011 1002 596200 315.00 Professional Services
RICHARD VELASQUEZ 011.1031.596500 8'1.60 Emergency Vehicle Center Update 03'1715
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 011 1042.560000 232.7't SeNice Petiod. 02115
34055
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STAPLES ADVANTAGE 011 1031 520000 346.65 Office Supplies, -
011 1031 520000 31.20 Sales Tax
011 1004.520000 82.66 Office Supplies, -
011.1004.520000 744 Sales Tax
STATE STREET LAUNDRY 011.1031.520000 30.60 Laundry Services-
031015
3257899464 01'l.0010429
32578994U
3257899468/5961 011.0010433
4704
3257899468/5961
8704
02041sVRS 011.0009939
02031svRs 011.0009916
o3124t2015
o3t24t2015
347027
SUPER FORD
Printed: 4/1/2015 11 33 05AM
011 1046 520000 788.07 Aulo parts for cars & trucks.-347028
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION tNvotcE P.O.#
DATE CHECK
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
THE LIGHTHOUSE INC
TODD NEWTON
ZUMAR INDUSTRIES. INC,
0'tl .1046.520000
011.1031.596500
011 .1 200'10
011 .1043.520000
011.210223
011.1025.888200
011.2033.850000
011.2033.850000
011.2033.850000
011.2033.850000
0'11 .2033.850000
011 2033.850000
011 2033.850000
0'11 .2033.850000
163.32
81.60
532.54
306.84
12,999.83
Auto parts & electrical supplies-
Emergency Vehicle Center Update
Street Signs-
Street Signs-
Supplemental lns - 0'1/15
Scott compressor, p/n AC0505466'1 12
Scott Storage Rack, p/n AR140444001
Scott Charge Station, p/n AF21131110001
Scotl Supply Hose Assemblies, Hansen,
Air Sample Kit with Certificate (First
lnstall & Removal
Freight
Sales Tax
02101sVRS
031715
02181svRS
02181sVRS
569127
114948
18033'1
180331
'180331
'180331
180331
180331
180331
'180331
011.0009917
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o3t24t2015
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0312412015
o3t26120't5
0312612015
788.O7
347029
163.32
3r'.7030
81.60
347031
347031
839.38
347032
12,999.83
347033
395.00
u70u
u70u
3/.7034
u70u
u70u
u70u
3r'.7034
3/.7034
67 ,771 .77
011.00'10073
011.0010073
AFLAC
AGILITY RECOVERY
ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT INC,
395.00 Agility Recovery membership services'011 .0010102
011.0010459
011.001M59
011.0010459
011 0010459
011.0010459
0'11.0010459
011 0010459
35,311.50
11,774.30
11,888.30
0.01
0.01
1,850.00
1,640.00
5,307.65
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUEO NUMBER AMOUNT
AT CONFERENCE
BROADBAND LLC
ERIK CHENG
JOSE RAMOS
o3t26t2015
o3126t2015
o3126t2015
03126t2015
03126t2015
o3126t2015
o3t26t2015
o3t26t2015
347035
23.12
347036
4,250.00
347037
21.85
347038
483.98
347039
'18.98
347040
347040
u.27
347041
36.23
3470/.2
011.90'19.520010 23.'12 Service Periodt 02115
057.'1057.500173 4,250.00 lntemetAccessServices-
011.1060.596500 21.85 FTACMeeting
7735850215
1N041520't520037 057.0000053
44
0319't5
2334A4 011.0009961
03M15
CURRENTWHOLESALEELECTRIC 011.1049.520000 483.98 Etectricatsuppties-
MIGUEL HERNANDEZ JR. 01'l.1031.596500 18.98 Firearms/Tacticat Rifle Adv
LINDA JOHNSON 011.1060.595200 40.69 HazardousWasteTechnicatAdvisory 0323j5
Group011.1061.596500 23.58 CEOAand Solid Waste Facilities 032315(8)
0'11.1031.596500 36.23 F irea rm s/Tactical Rifle Adv
LOSANGELES BUSINESS 011.1002.596600 129.95 Subscription Fees
JOURNAL
030415
032915
032515MARIA MADRIGAL
Pflnted 4/12015 11 33:O5AM
347043
129.95
011.1031 596500 28.75 Firearmsllacticat Rifle Adv
Page 17 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7,2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ]SSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
MAYWOOD CAR WASH 020.1084.570000 21.00 Car Wash Service-
011.1043.570000 14.OO Car Wash Service-
011.1060.570000 42.00 Full Service Car Wash-
ORANGELINEDEVELOPMENT 011.1001.596550 10,328.00 MembershipFeesFY'15-16
AUTH.
UNITED BUSINESS MAIL 011.1004.520000 7,000.00 Postage Replenishment
UPS 011.1033.520000 11.02 Service Period:03/15
011.1041.520000 22.60 ServicePeriod:03/15
604
604
607/605 011.0009954
031215
032415
933312105
93331 21 05
o3t26t2015
011.0009947
011.0009947
o3t26t2015
28.75
347044
347044
347044
77.OO
347045
03t26t2015 10,328.00
03t26t2015
347046
7,000.00
347047
347047
33.62o3t26t2015
TOTAL EARLY CHECKS $ 282,919.60
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION tNvotcE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
AAA ELECTRIC MOTOR SALES
AARON CASS
ADVANCED ELECTRONICS, INC,
AEGIS ITS, INC
AGENCIES TOOL CENTER, INC
011.1049.520000
011.1049.520000
0't'1 .1033.596700
011.1036.520000
011.1036.520000
011 .'1036.520000
011.1036.850000
011.1036.850000
011.1036.850000
011.1043.590000
011.1043.590000
011.1M6.520000
011.1046.520000
011.'1046.520000
011.1046.520000
0'r't .'l M6.520000
011.1046.520000
3470d,8
3/.7048
174.40
u7u9
200.00
347050
347050
347050
347050
347050
347050
5,650.46
347051
347051
6,000.41
347052
347052
347052
347052
347052
347052
160.00 1/25 h.p. FASCO D134 motor with
exhaust
14.40 Sales Tax
1657749
't657749
031715
148'156
148156
1481 56
149152tN
1491 52 tN
149152tN
12700
12730
313419t3',t3567
313419/313567
313419t313567
3'13419/313567
3'13419/3'13567
3 I 341 9/31 356 7
01 1 .00'l 04 73
200.00
592.62
5.00
53.34
4,550.00
40.00
409.50
1,890.92
4,109.49
322.86
202.42
82.76
20.13
21.24
22.31
011.0010373
011.0010373
011.0010469
011.001M69
011.0010478
01'1.0010478
011.0010478
01'l.00'10478
011.0010478
State Paramedic Renewal
HMN4104B; Remote Speaker Mic-APX
Freight
Sales Tax
Over the Head Style Headset
Freight
Sales Tax
Preventative Maintenance
Rolling Report
85054D 1/2" dr. air ratchet
236 112" dt. ingersoll rand impact guns
Sales Tax
2O32XD 1l2" dt X 1" deep socket
2O34XO 112" dr. X 1-'ll16" deep socket
2036XD 1/2" dr. X 1-1l8" deep socket
Pnnted 4/1/2015 11 33r05AM Page 19 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION tNvotcE P.o.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
AGENCIES TOOL CENTER, lNC. 011.1046.520000 24.49 2O38XD 112" dt. X 1-3116" deep socket 3134'19/313567 O11.0010478 3.+7052
011.1046.520000 24.87 2O40XD 1n" dt. X't-114" deep socket 313419/313567 0'11.0010478 347052
011.1046.520000 217.42 828H ln" dr. ai .atchet 3134't9/313567 011.0010478 3/7052
011.1046.520000 14.30 2O24XO 1/2" dr. X 3/4" deep socket 3'13419/313567 011.0010478 U7O52
011.1046.520000 15.37 2026XO 112" dt.X13116" deep socket 313419/313567 011.0010478 U7052
011.1046.520000 16.43 2028XD 1/2" dr. X 7/8" deep socket 3'134't9/313567 0'l'l.0010478 Ut0S2
011.1046.520000 17 57 2030XD 1f2" d(.X15l16" deep socket 313419/313567 011.00'10478 U7052
1,OO2.17
ALADOIN LOCK& KEY SERVICE 011.1049.520000 11.80 Provide extra duplicate keys. 25106 o11.oo1OSO3 3470s3
011.1049.520000 13.66 Sales Tax 25106 347053
011.1049.520000 140.00 Re-Key existing door lock's in the 25'106 011.0010503 347053
165.46
ALL CITY MANAGEMENT 011.1031.594200 450.09 School Crossing cuard 38388 3r.7054
SERVICES,
450.09
ANGELCITYDATA, lNC. 011.9019.590110 200.00 File Maker Pro system used by Fire 13212 O11.OO1O028 347055
200.00
A-THRONE CO., tNC. 011.1043.520000 118.7't Restrooom Renral 445790 347056
118.71
ERENNTAG PAclFlc, lNc. 020.1084.500140 2,336.35 chlorine so't343lso42z$l2't 347os7
6468
2,336.35
Printedr4/1/2015 11 33 05aM Page 20 of 38
PRINTEO CHECKS
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
BRENNTAG PACIFIC, INC,
BROWNCO CONSTRUCTION CO.
CAMINO REAL CHEVROLET
020.1084.500140
01't.1041.410210
011 .'1046.520000
01'l 1046.520000
011.1046.520000
011.1046.520000
011 '1046.520000
011 .'1046.590000
020.1084.520000
011.1046.520000
011.1046.520000
011 .1046.s20000
011 't046.520000
011.1046 520000
011.1046.520000
011.1046 520000
347058
1,369.68
347059
3,961.80
347060
347060
347060
347060
347060
347060
506.93
347061
4,337.67
347062
347062
347062
347062
70.91
347063
347063
347063
1,369.68 Chlorine
3.961.80 Refund Permit No. 800-090-621
10.61 15203889 oil pump gasket
7.00 19210283 oilfilter
7.18 Sales Tax
11.37 12584922 oil pump seal
50.77 12612350 oil pump gasket
420.00 Labor to diagnose and repair
4,337.67 Concrete
24.48 motorcraft spark plugs
2.45 Sales Tax 10.00
39.98 hazard relays
4.00 Sales Tax 10.00
31.97 Sales Tax
232.00 driveshaft flex c,ouplings
123.20 driveshafl center support bearing
500409/496484
03't'l't5
cvcs58013
cvcs58013
cvcs58013
cvcs58013
cvcs58013
cvcs580't3
021915VRS
251187
251187
251459
251459
21111612110a4
2111',t612110A4
211'1',t6t211084
011.00'1048s
01'1.0010485
011.0010485
011.0010485
011.0010485
CALPORTLAND COMPANY
CENTRAL FORD
CERRITOS DODGE INC,
011.0010505
011.0010509
o11.OO10477
o11.OO1O477
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CITY OF VERNON
WARMNT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
CHADRICK MCGOVNEY
CINTAS SALES CORP,
CLEANSOURCE, INC
CLEANSTREET, INC
CLINICAL LAB OF SAN
BERNARDINO
COMMERCIAL TIRE COMPANY
011 1033.502030
011.1033.596700
011.1060.410240
011.',t20010
01'l.'120010
011 .'120010
01'1.120010
011 .120010
011.120010
01't .1043.s90000
060.6060.595200
020.1084.596200
011.1046.520000
011.1046.520000
0'11 .1046.520000
387.17
u70u
3/.7064
392.28
347065
855.00
347066
347066
347066
347066
347066
347066
704.26
3/.7067
9.',t99.72
347068
347068
1,337.00
347069
347069
347069
150.00 Msion Benefits
242.28 Slale Paramedic & National Registry
855.00 Refund Overpayment
175.68
't19.52
87.00
4.95
58.15
258.96
9,',t99.72
1',t2.00
1,225.00
255.00
1.75
2.OO
031115
031715
022515
289435500
289435500
289435500
289435500
289435500
289435500
77392
941973
941974
1118424
1',t18424
1118424
01'1.00'10440
011.0010440
011.0010440
011.0010440
011.0010440
0562-1 00 Naional Toilet Seat Covers,
0578-600 Pine-O-Scent, 4 -1 gallon
0578-900 Plastic Bucket & Wringer, 26
Handling
Sales Tax
0515-440 Rest Stop Disinfectant
Sweeper Services
Lab Services
Water Sampling Services
plstpaol new tire
recycle fee
disposalfee
0'l 'l .001 0446
011.0010446
011.0010.146
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
PRINTEO CHECKS
VENOOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION lNvotcE P.o.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
COMMERCIAL TIRE COMPANY 011.1046.520000 22.95 Sales Tax
COMPLETETHERMALSERVICES 01'1.1049.590000'1,466.47 MaintenanceServices
tNc
COUNTYOFLOSANGELES 011.1060.596550 1,500.00MembershipFees
cPsc
DAAUTO GROUP, LLC
011.1061.596550 1,000.00 AssociateFees
011.1046.520000 54.58 Sales Tax
011.1046.590000 7.00 State tire fee
01 1 .'l 046.520000 249.30 Goodyear eagle rs-a tires
011.1046.520000 22.44 Sales Tax
011.1046.590000 3.50 State tire fee
OEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 011.1031.596200 164.00 FingerprintApps
DEWEY PEST CONTROL 011.'1049.590000 171.00 Exterminating Services
Printed 4/1/2015 11r33:054M
1',t18424
27711
MA150000363
FY16O26AF
4't 6'11875
41611875 011.0010450
4',t622407 011.0010479
41622407
41622407 011.0010479
84607
032815VRS(B)
347069
281.70
3/.7070
1,4ffi.47
347071
1,500.00
3/.7072
1,000.00
347073
225.OO
3/.7074
347074
3/.7074
347074
347074
3/.7074
943.26
3/.7075
164.00
3/.7076
011.1046.590000 225.00 Labor only lo replace driveshaft center 19739 011.0010480
DAPPER TIRE COI\iIPANY 011.1046.520000 60O 44 P275155R20 goodyear eagle ls-2 tires 41611875 011.0010450
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 142I
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT OESCRIPTION |NVO|CE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
DICKERSONMCCULLOCH& 01'1.103'1.596200 6,642.68 ProfessionalServices 7'l
2782466 0'11.0010445
0316't 5
031615(B)
031115
011.0010457
171 .00
347077
6,642.68
347078
199.00
3/.7079
3/-7079
150.00
347080
150.00
3/.7081
347081
614.76
347082
3/.7082
3/.7082
3/-7042
262.11
347083
347083
DMS
DR. DAVID N, STEIN
011.1046.590000 199.00 lnstallradio
020.1084.502030 75.00 Msion Benefits: R. Alvarado
020.1084.502030 75.00 Msion Benefits: L. Alvarado
EDWARD HERNANDEZ 011.1031.502030 150.00 Msion Benefits: Spouse
TRUCK& FORKLIFT PARTS EFREN 020.1084 520000 564.00 Square Magentic LED Worklights, item 6177
J
020.1084.520000 50.76 Sales Tax
EMPIRE WEST CORPORATION 011.1046.590000 85.00 labor to clean and servic€
011.1046.520000 84.50 packing repair kit
011.1M6.520000 7.61 Sales Tax
011.1046.590000 85.00 Labor to diagnose and repair
FIREAPPARATUSSOLUTIONS 011.1033.570000 1,189.80 Repairs&Maintenance
01'l.1033.570000 2,567.43 Repairs&Maintenance
Pnntedi 4/1/201 5 11:33r05AM
6',177
41924
41974
41974
41974
9269
9271
o11.OO10444
011.00'10482
011 0010482
Page 24 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 142{
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
FIRE APPARATUS SOLUTIONS
FLEMING ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.,
FRAZEE PAINT & WALLCOVERING
011.1033.570000
0'11.1033.570000
01'l .1049.590000
01'1.120010
011.120010
011.120010
011 .120010
011.120010
011 .'120010
011.120010
011.120010
011.120010
011 .'t 20010
011.120010
011 .120010
011.120010
011.120010
011.120010
011.120010
011.120010
1,395.37 Repairs & Maintenance
771.21 Repairs & Maintenance
400.00 Site lnspection Fees
159.90 2995-403 Acri-Koie Accent Base - 5
159.90 2995-407 Acri-Kote ll Flat Neutral
349.75 2997-300 Paint - District Riverbed
70.10 Paint Recycling Fee
216.84 Sales Tax
143.84 2991-402 Acri-Kote ll Flat Deep Base -
71.92 2991403 Acri-Kote Accent Base - 1
71.92 2991407 Acri-Kote ll Flat Neutral
3'19.80 2995-400 Acri-Kote White - 5 gallon,
159.90 2995-40'1 Acri-Kote ll Flat Medium Base
159.90 2995-402 Acri-Kote ll Flat Deep Base -
227.34 299O-4OO Superflat White - 1 quart,
75.78 2990-401 Superflat Medium - 1 quart,
75.78 2990-402 Superflat Deep - 1 quart,
75.78 2990-407 Superflat New Neutral - 1
215.76 2991-4OO Acri-Kote White - 1 gallon,
7'1.92 2991-401 Acri-Kote ll Flat Medium Base
9273
9274
10454
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
67597
01'1.0010489
0'11.0010489
011.0010489
0't1.00I0489
011.0010489
011.0010489
011 .0010489
011.0010489
011.0010489
o'11.0010489
011.0010489
011.0010489
011.0010489
011.0010489
011.0010489
011.0010489
347083
347083
5,923.81
347084
400.00
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
347085
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CITY OF VERNON
WARMNT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.fl
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
GTO AUTO GLASS
HAGEMEYER NORTH AMERICA
HANSON AGGREGATES INC
HAUL-AWAY RUBBISH SERVICE
co.
HUNTINGTON PARK RUBBER
STAMP
0'll .'l046.520000
011 't046.520000
011.1046.590000
060 6060.520000
060 6060.520000
060.6060.s20000
060.6060.520000
020.1084.520000
011.1043.520000
011.1033.520000
011.1043.596200
011 '1048.596200
011 1049.596200
01'1.'t041 .520000
011.104'l .520000
2,626.13
347086
347086
347086
212.15
347087
3/'7087
347087
3470A7
1,087.00
347088
347088
644.55
347089
347089
347089
347089
'1,551 .58
347090
347090
135.00
12.15
65.00
420.OO
280.00
207.OO
180.00
322.27
322.28
244.OO
1 ,114.58
61.00
132.OO
45.95
4.14
w0476343
w0476343
w0476343
ro086651 1
t00866511
t00866511
t00866511
1537740
't537740
02281sVRS
022815VRS
022815VRS
0228'lsVRS
264911tN
264911rN
011.0010449
011.0010449
011.0010460
011.0010460
011 0010460
0'11.0010460
Drivers door window
Sales Tax
Labor to install new drivers door window
Flow Test (CRSLBR60)-
Adjustment Repairs (CRSLBR60)-
Hydro (CR703)-
Refill (CR5707)-
Concrete Sand
Concrete Sand
Disposal Service
Disposal Service
Disposal Service
Disposal Service
N16 Custom X-Stamper 1-112 x 2-'l-
Sales Tax
Printed 4/1/2015 11 33 osaM
011.0010398
Page 26 of 38
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENOOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.f
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
HUNTINGTON PARK RUBBER
STAMP
0'1'l .1043.520000
011.1043.520000
011.1026.520000
01't.1026.520000
011 1026.s20000
0'11 .1026.520000
0't1 .'t025.520000
011.1025.520000
011.1026.594200
011.120010
011 .120010
0't1.'120010
011.120010
011 .4031.850000
011 .4031.850000
011.4031.850000
011.4031.850000
011 4031.850000
01'l .4031 .850000
2M911tN
264911tN
265000tN
265000tN
265000tN
265000tN
265152tN
265152tN
1297',tg
M33959/OQ792'l
M33959/OQ792'l
M33959/OQ7921
M33959/OQ7921
02181sVRS
02181sVRS
02181sVRS
02181sVRS
02181sVRS
0218't 5VRS
347090
347090
347090
347090
347090
347090
347090
347090
277.O2
347091
200.00
3/.7092
3/.7092
347092
3/.7092
431.34
347093
347093
347093
347093
347093
347093
23.25
2.09
79.80
39.95
36.25
't4.o4
28.95
2.60
N04 Custom X-Stamper: 9/16 X 1 1/8-
Sales Tax
Received stamp (see attached.)-
Received stamp (see attached.)
Return address slamp (Please see
Sales Tax
Self-inking stamp in green to read:-
Sales Tax
011 00't0398
011.0010472
o11.OO1O472
o11.OO10472
01'1.00'10502
rGoE & corvrPANY tNc.
IIVIPERIAL SUPPLIES, LLC
INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC
200 00 Administralive Fees
0623-100 l-Jaguar Safety Glasses, lens
0623-110 l-Jaguar Safety Glasses, lens
Freight
Sales Tax
Material No. TGS-3DP-
Material No. CBLMS-F00200-
Material No. ARB-VW-VC31 -C-
Material No. ARB-KlT-HD256M24 - Pan
Material No. CF-SVCAR82EX2Y-
Material No. CF-SVCARB2AMAl Y-
254.88
116.64
26.39
33.43
416.28
72.48
720.40
8,983.46
850.64
573.'t 0
011.0010453
011 .0010453
01'l.0010453
0'l'l.0010414
0't1.00't0414
01'l.0010414
011.0010414
011.00104'14
011.0010414
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CITY OF VERNON
WARMNT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC
JACK'S MUFFLER SERVICE &
JCL BARRICADE COMPANY
JONATHAN FLAGLER
01'l .4031 .850000
011.1046.520000
0'11.1046.520000
0't1.1046.590000
o't1.120010
011.120010
011 .120010
011.120010
01't.120010
011.120010
011.1043.520000
011.1043.520000
011.1043.520000
011.1043.520000
011.1043 520000
011.'1043.520000
01 1 . 't 043 .520000
0't1.1033.502030
917.38 Sales Tax
145.00 muffler
13.05 Sales Tax
85.00 Labor to replace muffler
347093
12,534.',t4
u70e4
u70p4
347094
243.O5
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
347095
3,525.85
347096
75.00
123.00
40.00
14.67
40.00
129 26
1,396.20
70.20
175.00
40.00
147.20
865.92
134.40
350 00
75.00
02181sVRS
679'1
6791
6791
77674
77674
77674
77820
77820
77820
77986
77986
77986
77986
77986
77986
77986
030915
01 1 .001 048 1
01 '1 .001 048 1
011 .0010464
01'l.0010464
0 1 'l .001 0476
0't'l.00'10476
0'l 't .001 051 7
0'l 'l .001 05 1 7
011.0010517
01 'l .001 05 1 7
0'1 1 .001 051 7
01't.0010517
Green Flat Paint, 5 gallons per bucket,
Freight
Sales Tax
Freight
Sales Tax
Red Curb Bright Ennis 5 gallon bucket,
Refleclive Patch LEFT, 23" X 12", #LEFf.
48" Reflective Roll Up (W20-1R), Road
Freight
Sales Tax
Trafix Little Buster Sign Stand
48" Brace & Bracket,
48" Reflective Roll Up (W20-5R), Right
Vision Benefils
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PRINTED CHECKS
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION rNvotcE P.o.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
JSB FIRE PROTECTION, LLC 011.1033.595200 4,646.22 Repairs & Mainlenance
JUDICIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORP. 011 1031.594200 1OO.OO Parking Activity 01/1S
KJ SERVICES
KREIGER SALES
011.1060.595200 1,200.00 Competitive crantActivities 8296
LA POOL GUYS
011.1046.520000 22.90 pump protector
011.1046.520000 2.29 Sales Tax 10.00
011.1046.590000 75 00 Labor to diagnose and repair
011 1049.590000 '194.00 Pool Service
15202
5169
5611
5611
5611
30529
011.00't0507
011.0010507
3/.7097
4,646.22
347098
100.00
347099
1,200.00
347100
347100
347100
'100.19
347101
194.00
347102
2.70
347103
1,552.50
u7'tM
u71M
34710/.
3r'.7104
LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES, INC 0'1'l 1031.594200 2.70 Over the phone interpretation 3544010
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & 011.1024.593200 1,552.50 Mirage Botfling Group v Cov 1457638
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 011 1024.593200 5,6'10.00 J. Chavez Complaint for Harassment 1399813
O11 1024.593200 306.00 l\,lalkenhorst Writ Petition 1401212
011.1024 593200 1,455.05 Malkenhorst Breach of Contract 1401213
Complaint011.1024.593200 76.50 Hill NOI Termination
Printed 4/1/20'15 11 33 05AM
1401214
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNTVENDOR DISPLAY |NVOTCE P.O.#
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 011.'1024.593200 4900 Francesco Pirello IDR 1401215 3/7104
3/.7104
3/.7104
!4710/
15,843.70
u7'tos
90.00
011.1024.593200 5,746.45MalkenhorstCALPERSAppeal 1401216
011 1024.593200 1,326 00 J. Chavez Complaint 't401217
O11j024.593200 '1.274.70 Malkenhorst Breach of Contract '1401319
LISETTE MICHEL 011 1026.502030 90.00 Vision Benefits: Child 0316'15
LONG BEACH BMW 011.1031.570000 244.22 Repais & Maintenance- 12O2U 011.0009965 347106
MOTORCYCLES INC
244.22
LOS ANGELES ELEVATOR 011.1049.590000 90.00 Elevator Service 7974 U71O7
SERVICES
90.00
LUCITY, INC 01'1.9019.595210 300.00 Remote Training & Consultation 617953 011.0010240 347108
011.9019.595210 45.00 Poect Management 617953 01'1.0010240 347108
345.00
LU'S LIGHTHOUSE, lNC. 01'1.1046.520000 36.43 K-30 osram map light 588836 011.0010508 347'l0g
01'1.1046.520000 3 28 Sales Tax 588836 347109
39.71
LYNN PEAVEYCO. 011.103'l.520000 72.75 ltem No. 53651: Zipr-Weld Evidence 299735 01'1.001M18 U7110
011.103'1.520000 35.25 ltem No.05275: Evidence Labels, 100 299735 011.00'10418 347110
011.1031.520000 15.00 Freight 299735 011.0010418 347110
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
ACCOUNT CHECK
VENDOR DISPLAY NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O,# NUMBER AMOUNT
LYNN PEAVEY CO,
I\,IAWVOOD CAR WASH
MELVYN GREEN & ASSOCIATES,
rNc
MICHAEL ROGERS
MICHAEL WILSON
MISSION LASER WORKS, INC.
UPHOLSTERY NICK ALEXANDER
REST
011.103'l .520000
011.1046.590000
011.1031 .570000
011 .1041.595200
011.1033.502030
011.1033.502030
011.1033 502030
011.'t031 .540000
0't 1.'1046.520000
011.1046.520000
011.1046.590000
0'l 'l . 'l 046. 520000
01'l 1046.520000
011 1046.590000
347110
132.72
347111
347111
374.O0
u7't12
1 5,819.99
347113
200.00
347114
347114
9.72 Sales Tax
150.00 Labor only to detaii interior & exterior
224.00 Car and truck washing service-
1 5,8'l 9.99 Professional Services
200.00 Vision Benefits: Child
249.00 Vision Benefits: Spouse
249.00 Vision Benefits
60.68 Pocket Badge
35.00 materials
3.15 Sales Tax
55.00 labor
60 00 Material to reupholster drivers seat
5.40 Sales Tax
120.00 Labor to reupholster drivers seat
299735
601
605
13732
0303'15
031615
031615(B)
2698'l
3',t26
3't26
3126
313'r
31 31
3'131
011.0010483
011.0009948
347115
347116
347116
347116
347116
347116
347116
498.00
60 68
0'l 1 .001 0448
011.0010448
011.0010511
011.0010511
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
OPEN ACCESS TECHNOLOGY INC.
OVERSIZED MACHINE
INDUSTRIES
PACIFIC AUTO REPAIR
UPHOLSTERY NICK ALEMNDER
REST
011.1046.520000
011.'1046.520000
011.1046.590000
01 'l .90'l 9.5901 'l 0
011.9019.590110
011.1046.520000
011 1046.520000
011 1046.520000
011.1046.520000
011 .'1046.590000
011 .1043.520000
011.1043.520000
0'tl .1043.520000
011.1043.520000
01'1 .'103'l .520000
347116
3/-7116
3/7116
361.70
347117
639.54
3/.7118
1,317.83
3/-7119
347119
3r'.7119
347119
347119
554.44
3/-7120
347120
347120
347120
386.60
3/.7121
35.00 Material to repair drivers side floor
3 15 Sales Tax
45.00 Labor to repair drivers side floor
639.54 OATI Services
1,317.83 Repairs & Maintenance
3132
3132
3132
108958
20478
29463
29463
29463
29463
29463
1849'l
1849'l
18491
18491
oA057848
011.0010512
01'1.0010512
PACIFIC PRODUCTS&SERVICES
tNc.
8.03
27.54
289.91
7.96
225.OO
93.34
158.67
102.67
31.92
011.001M84
011.0010484
011.0010484
011.0010484
011.00'10195
011.0010195
011.0010195
egr lower gasket
Sales Tax
egr valve
egr upper gasket
Labor to diagnose and repair
Large Anti-Vibration Summer Weight
7" Taper Pad Only, pan #3083-3239-00.
7la" X 4-114" Small Shank (for tamper
Sales Tax
PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES INC.
Prinled: 4/12015 11 33i05AM
22O. Canine pet food and supplies-011 0009938
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTEO CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
011.0010456
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
220.U
347122
347122
2,201.80
347123
347123
347',t23
497.66
u7124
63.82
347125
3/.7125
347125
3/.7125
u7125
85',1.21
347126
50.00
u7127
6,591.07
PLUMBING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 011.1049,520000
011.'1049.520000
2,O20.OO
181 .80
235.76
220.8'l
41.09
American Standard, 100 gallon gas water
Sales Tax
201-3630 hydraulic hose assy
202-1037 hydraulic hose assy
Sales Tax
s115054300'l
s115054300'1
PC810694283
PC810694283
PC810694283
031615
138401800
'13840'1800
138401800
138626500
'138626500
68558
13616
QUINN CO,
RHF INC.,
SANTA FE BUILDING
MAINTENANCE
0't1 .1046.520000
011.1046.520000
011.1046.520000
011.1043.596500
011.1049.520000
011.1049.520000
011 .1049.520000
011.'1049.520000
011.1049.520000
011.103'1.590000
011.1049.590000
0'11.00'10447
0'1 1 .00't 044 7
RAFAEL CONTRERAS
REFRIGERATION SUPPLIES DIST.
63.82 CaltransTraining
189.00 24 volt Actuator, ,rJC VA-7010-800'1.
300.54 2-way electric Actuator Valve, #JC
44.08 Sales Tax
291 .37 Fenway hot surrace ignition module.
26.22 Sales Tax
50.00 Repaired broken wire
6,591 07 Janitorial Services
011 00'10379
011 00'10379
011.0010486
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR OISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION lNvorcE P.o.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
PROTECTION CAUEPA O11.24OO22
SECRETARY F
01't .240010
011.240020
011 .24001 9
26.00 Surcharge Trasmittal Fees/ CUPA 03'1615
30.00 Surcharge Trasmittal Fees/ CUPA 031615
282.00 Surcharge Trasmittal Fees/ CUPA 031615
75.00 Surcharge Trasmittal Fees/ CUPA 031615
347124
347128
u7128
3/.7128
413.00
347129
3/.7129
2,800.00
3/7130
2,501.80
34713',1
34713',1
464.33
347132
347132
3/-7132
1 ,178.50
347133
SIMPLEX-GRINNELL LP 011.1049.590000 1,000.00 Alarm System Test 77603106
011.1049 590000 '1,800.00 Alarm System Test & lnspection 77663645
SO. CAL LAND MAINTENANCE, 011.1049.590000 2,50'1.80 Maintenance Services
tNc.
SOCO CONSTRUCTION 011.1041.41O2'lO 18.33 Refund Overpayment Permit
#B00-090-627
011.1041.466200 446.00 RefundOverpaymentPermit
#800-090-627
STACY MEDICAL CENTER 011.1026.597000 300.00 Respiratory Exam
011.1031.594200 630.00CustodyExam
011.1031.594200 248.50 CustodyExams
SUPERIOR CT OF CAL. OF LA 011.1031.594200 262.50 Parking Citations
3915
031615
031615
24531',t252
521111365
52111',t612
013115
262.50
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRIL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION tNvotcE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
SUSAN SME-CLIFFORD, PH.D.
THOMAS EGAN
THOMSON REUTERS
THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL
WATER
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
011.1031 .596200
011.1033.596700
011.1024.596600
011.4031 .520000
020.1084.596700
011.1043.596700
011 .9019.590110
011.9019.860000
0't'1 .9019.595210
011.1026.597000
011 1026.597000
0't1.1026.597000
020.1084.540000
1502266
031715
831373622
831396559
L8346
18346
4512664.8
45127903
45124O62t451282
'10
2659318CA
2666123CA
2669096CA
022815VRS
220.OO
347',t36
347136
1,216.68
347137
347137
40.00
347',t38
3/.7138
3/'7138
12A24.77
3/.7139
347139
347139
800.00 Psychological Evaluations
220.00 State Paramedic & National Registry
371.28
845.40
20.00
20.00
4,928.77
6,000.00
1,500.00
652.00
70.00
140.00
011.0009622
011.0009376
o11 .0010241
800.00
862 00
u71U
3/-7135
U,S. HEALTHWORKS MEDICAL
GROUP
lnlormation Charges
lnformaiion Charges
Leadership Breakfast
Leadership Breakfast
Setup and Ops Code Enforcemenl-
Code Enforcement - Conversion
Multiple Module - Training-
Pre-Employment Physicals
Dot Physical
DOT Physic€l
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
Printed: 4/1/2015 11 :33:05rqM
144 10 Uniform Rental Services 347140
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 142I
APRTL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
UNIFIRST CORPORATION
UNIVAR USA INC,
USA BLUE BOOK
VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY
W,I S E., INCORPORATED
011 .1043.540000
011.1046.540000
011.1047.540000
011.1049 540000
011 .120010
011 .120010
020.1084.520000
020.1084.520000
020.1084.520000
020.1084.520000
020.1084.520000
020.1084.520000
0'11 .1043 520000
011 .120010
011 .120010
011 .120010
011 .120010
2,905.07
347142
347',t42
347142
3/7142
u7142
'1 ,516.70
347't43
347143
1,630.91
347144
347144
3r'.7144
347',t44
150.83 Uniform Rental Services
66.96 Uniform Rental Services
35.64 Uniform Rental Services
51.16 Uniform Rental Services
2,665.20 3500-500 Roundup Promax, 30 gallon
239.87 Sales Tax
31.45 Freight
125.23 Sales Tax
644.95 FTI M3T Drum Pump Motor, 0.5hp / 'l'l5v
15.'12 PVC Clear Tubing, '1" lD X 1-1la" OD (by
699.95 FTI PFV-48 Pump End, PVDF, (no
motor),
203.33 Asphalt
1,427.58 Asphalt
89.40 1692-270 HD Drill Bit, 19/32",
89.40 1692-280 HD Drill Bit, 5/8", Tllanium
1'17.21 Sales Tax
574.08 05'15-448 CRC Natural Degreaser,20
oz.
022815VRS
022815VRS
022815VRS
022815VRS
1A100949
LA100949
582599
582599
582599
582599
582599
02281sVRS
02281sVRS
022415VRS
022415VRS
022415VRS
0224't5VRS
011 .0010458
347140
347140
347140
347140
347141
347',141
448 69
011.0010475
011.00'10475
011.0010475
011.0010475
011.0010334
011.0010334
0'11.0010334
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CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 1421
APRTL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION tNvotcE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
W I S.E., INCORPORATED
WILLIAMS DATA MANAGEMENT
WOLFPACK GEAR, INC.
ZAYNAH MOUSSA
011_120010
011.120010
011.120010
011.1003.596200
011.1003.596200
011.1003.596200
011.1033.520000
011.1033.520000
011.1033.520000
011.1033.520000
011.1033.520000
011.1033.520000
011.1033.520000
011.1033.520000
0'11.1033.520000
011.1024.596500
281 20
178.80
89.40
333.00
333.00
1,O71.73
19.33
239.40
90.00
110.00
110.00
40.00
210.00
750.00
1,350.00
47 .83
022415VRS
02241sVRS
02241sVRS
326224
328268
329327
13713
13713
13713
13713
022615
0'l'l.0010334
0'l'l.0010334
0'l'l.0010334
0618-100 3M Hard Hal. Full Brim,
1692-150 HD Drill Bit,7/32", Titanium
1692-260 HD Drill Bit,9/16", Titanium
Storage Fees: 01/15
Storage Fees
Storage Fees
Freight
Sales Tax
USAR Belt for Load Bearing Harness
USAR Shoring Kit Rev. A-
USAR Search Marking Kit Rev. A-
USAR Hammer Loop Rev. A-
Web Gear Harness - HR Rev. B-
Line Medic Pack - HR Rev. A-
USAR Load Bearing 102 Hydration Pack
Deposition of Sgt. Jerry Chavez
0't'1.oo10452
011.0010452
011.0010452
011.0010452
011 .0010452
011 .0010452
011.0010452
011.0010452
347144
347144
347144
1,419_49
3/-7145
3/-7145
3/-7145
't,737.73
347146
3r'.7146
347't46
347146
347',t46
3/.7146
3/.7'146
3/.7146
347146
2,918.73
347147
47 .83
$ 174,008.64
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TOTAL PRINTED CHECKS
CITY OF VERNON
WARRANT REGISTER NO. ,1421
APRIL 7, 2OI5
RECAP BY FUND
FUND WIRE TOTAL
EARLY
CHECK TOTAL
PRINTED
CHECK TOTAL TOTAL
O1,I - GENERAL
O2O - WATER
057 - FIBER OPTIC
060 - HMARDOUS WASTE
095 - PARCEL TAX
GRAND TOTAL
TOTAL CHECKS TO BE PRINTED IOO
709,363.78 $
214,812.04
0.00
0.00
0.00
268.714.01 $
52.75
8,765.45
0.00
5,387.39
12,239 86
0.00
1,199.00
000
160,569 78 $ '1,138,647.57
227,1M.65
8,765.45
1,19S.00
5,387.39
924,175.82 $282,919.60 $'174,008.64 $ 1,381,104.06
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$
REGF-I ED
APR 01 2015
CITY CLERKS OFTICE
STAFF REPORT
FI NAN CE/TREASU RY DEPARTM ENT
RECEIVED
APR 0 I 2015
CITY ADMINISTRATION
Yulr"
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
April 1,2015
Honorable Mayor and City Gouncil
tt4
William Fox, Finance Directoru" I
Light & Power Warrant Register for City Council Agenda of April 7,2015
It is recommended that the attached Light & Power Warrant Register No. 386 be approved at the City Council
meeting of April 7,2015.
Light & Power Warrant Register No. 386 totals $6,421,406.64, and covers claims and demands presented during
the period of March 10 through April 1 ,2015, drawn, or to be drawn, from East West Bank.
The following list details the components of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 386:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $6,231,645.73;
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $135,332.66; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $54,428.25.
LIGHT & POWER
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 386
APRTL 7,2015
I hereby certify that claims and/or demands included in above listed warrant
register have been audited for accuracy and availability of funds for
payments and that said claims and/or demands are accurate and that the
funds are available for payments thereof.
This is to certify that the claims or demands covered by the above listed
warrants have been audited by the City Council of the City of Vernon and
that all of said warrants are approved for payments except Warrant
Numbers:
William Fox
Finance Director
Date:
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LIGHT & POWER
WARMNT REGISTER NO.386
APRTL 7, 201s
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE WRE
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
CALIFORNIA ISO
CALIFORNIA ISO
055.9200.500210
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500170
055 9200.500190
055.9200.500210
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500170
055.9200.500190
055 9200.500190
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500170
055.9200.500210
055.9200.500240
055 9200 500150
2,030.99
-25,831.98
-73.53
-366.38
4.61
-5,572.43
-601.57
-93.25
-2,088.33
135,119.18
783,855.88
15,099.86
1.O57.20
-1,O70.32
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503033'129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503033129365
097
201503103129415
728
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
5804
902,UO.25
5805
lnitial Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/'15
lnitial Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/15
Revised Charges 02/15
Revised Charges 02l15
Revised Charges 02/15
Revised Charges 02115
lnitial Charges 02115
lnitial Charges 0Z15
lnitial Charges 02/'15
lnitial Charges 02l'15
lnitial Charges 02l'15
Revised Charges 03/15
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APRIL 7, 2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE WIRE
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
CALIFORNIA ISO 055.9200.500170
055.9200.500190
055.9200.500210
055.9200.500170
055.9200.500190
055.9200.500150
055 9200.500210
055.9200.500170
055.9200 500210
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500't 90
055.9200.500170
055.9200.500'150
055.9200.500190
-841.87
-92.50
-73.19
-10,222.43
-3,459.40
137 ,2'16.64
't6,0'17.01
-10,234.05
-2.65
22,673.64
67.79
-35,321.29
6.06
1,463.74
201503103129415
728
201503103129415
728
201503103129415
728
201503103129415
728
201503103'12941s
724
201503103129415
728
2015031031294'15
728
201503103129415
728
201503103129415
728
201503103129415
728
201503103129415
728
20'1503103129415
728
201503103129415
728
201503't03129415
728
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
5805
116,127 .22
Revised Charges 03/15
Revised Charges 03/15
Revised Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/15
Revised Charges 05/14
Revised Charges 05/14
Revised Charges 05/14
Revised Charges 05/'14
Revised Charges 03/'12
Revised Charges 03/12
Revised Charges 03/12
Pnnted 4/1/2015 11 28 50AM
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 386
APRIL 7, 2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE wlRE
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
EAST WEST BANK
POWEREX CORP,
MORGAN STANLEY CAP GROUP
tNc.
CITY OF BURBANK
BICENT (CALIFORNIA) MALBURG
055.9000.596500
055.9000.596600
055.9000.596600
055.8400.520000
055.8100.520000
055.9000.596500
055.9100.596600
055 9000.596600
055.9000.596500
055.9000.596600
055.9100.596600
055.9000.596500
055.9200.500155
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500180
Lodging
Registration: Staff
Renewal: Staf
Replacement PLC Card
Supplies
Taxis & Parking
Training: Statf
Training: Staff
Training: Staff
Training Materials
Travel: Staff
Travel: Staff
Energy Purchase
Energy Purchase
Energy Purchase
Energy & Capacity Payments
Energy & Capacity Payments
443.10
3,370.00
110.01
465.00
102.60
114.19
1,150.00
1,197.00
505.14
295.00
454.20
96.20
130,482.00
20,000.00
'17,600.00
3'16,761.60
2,04.9,208.40
0219',t5
021915
021915
o21915
021915
o21915
02191 5
02191 5
02'191 5
02't915
021915
o21915
50604639
13512721
114480
2201501
220150'l
03t17120',t5
03t20120't5
03t20t2015
0312012015
5806
5806
5806
5806
5806
5806
5806
5806
5806
5806
5806
5806
8,302.44
5807
130,482.00
5808
20,000.00
5809
17,600.00
5810
5810
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 386
APRTL 7, 2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION tNvotcE P.O.#
OATE WIRE
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
BTCENT (CALTFORNTA) MALBURG 055.9200 500150 -955.70
'10,000.00
-'15,051 .89
234,535.50
43,355.63
-7,331.39
-11.397.89
-6,499.06
114,341.16
16,354.15
712.40
51.12
28.61
28.10
0312012015
o3DOl201s
Fuel Burden
Energy Purchase 02l15
Energy Price Ditference
Capacity Price Difference
Aclual Monthly Uprating
CES Cost
lnitial Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/15
lnitial Charges 03/15
Revised Charges 03/15
Revised Charges 03/15
Revised Charges 03/15
Revised Charges 03/'15
2201501
0320'15
cF02201501
cF02201501
cFD2201501
cFD220150'l
201503173129465
633
201503173129465
633
201503173129465
633
201503173129465
633
201503173129465
633
20'1503173'129465
633
201503173129465
633
201503173129465
633
5810
2,365,014.30
5811
10,000.00
5812
5812
5812
5812
255,507.85
5813
5813
5813
5813
5813
5813
5813
581 3
EXELON GENERATION COMPANY
LLC
BtcENT (CALTFORNTA) HOOVER
LLC
CALIFORNIA ISO
055.9200 500150
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500180
055.9200.500180
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500170
055.9200.500190
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500210
055 9200.500150
055.9200.500't 70
055.9200.500190
055.9200 500210
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 386
APRIL 7, 2015
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE WIRE
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
CALIFORNIA ISO 055.9200.500150
055.9200 500190
055 9200.500210
055.9200.500170
055.9200.500240
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500170
055.9200 500150
055.9200.500162
055.9200.500162
055.9200.500170
055 9200.500260
055.9200.500150
-58,728.00
-'136.86
26,299.65
753.55
14.98
1,427 .28
-2 13
274,823.25
192,2',t',t.20
2'1,870.00
575.00
28,663.84
201503173129465
633
201503173129465
633
201503173',129465
633
201503173'129465
633
20'1503173129465
633
201503173129465
733
201503173129465
733
201503173',t29465
cRr10000086
cRt50000028
GA183478
GA183478
GG176640215
5813
5813
5813
581 3
5813
5813
5813
5813
83,121.68
5814
274,823.25
5815
192.211.20
5816
58'16
22,445.OO
5817
CANTON RENEWABLES, LLC
CERF SHELBY LLC
DEPARTMENT OF WATER &
POWER
U.S, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Printed: 4/1/2015 11 :28:504M
Revised Charges 02y15
Revised Charges 02y15
Revised Charges 02115
Revised Charges 02115
Revised Charges 02l15
lnitial Charges 03/'15
Revised Charges 02115
Revised Charges 02/15
Naiural Gas
Natural Gas
Energy Transactions
Energy Transactions
Energy Purchase
o3t23t2015
o3t23t2015
03t23D015
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 386
APRIL 7, 2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE WIRE
ISSUEO NUMBER AMOUNT
ELEMENT MARKETS RENEWABLE
ELEMENT MARKETS RENEWABLE
PETRELLI ELECTRIC INC.
U.S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SCPPA
055.9200.500180
055.15't000
055.9200.500162
055.9200.500162
055.200400
055.200400
055.9200.500'180
055.9200.500150
055.9200.500180
055.9200.500180
055.8100.596200
055.9000.596200
Energy Purchase
Energy Purchase
Gas Purchase
Gas Purchase
Electric Service Mainlenance
Electric Service Mainlenance
Minimum Cost 03/'15
Variable Cost 02/15
Legislative Cost 03/15
PSF Cost 03/15
PSF Cost 03/15
PSF Cost 03/15
5817
5817
5,702.67
5818
149.046.60
5819
218,665.80
5820
5820
1 ,061 ,971.91
5821
5821
5821
5821
5421
5821
398,083.56
20,394.46
-43.355.63
149,046.60
218,665.80
453,876.2',1
608,095.70
249,165.00
84,873.00
4,130.56
10,000.00
33,600.00
'16,315.00
GG1766A0215
GG176640215
5902',t4
590215
'150140
150141
PV0315
PV0315
PV03't 5
PV0315
PV0315
PV0315
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o3t25t2015
03t25t2015
o3126t2015
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TOTAL WRES $ 6,231,645.73
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WARRANT REGISTER NO, 386
APRTL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENOOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
CHRISTINA RIVERA
FEDEX
03041 5
030515
295286241
022515VRS 055.0002234
022515VRS 055.0002234
022515VRS 055.0002234
022515VRS
296011364
02091sVRS 055.0002182
02091sVRS 055.0002182
030315
511301
511301
397.98
511302
18.16
511303
511303
511303
511303
18,870.04
511304
47.29
511305
511305
903.68
511306
511306
796.08
511307
579.51
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055.7100.502030 199.00 Msion Benefits: Child
055.7'100.502030 198.98VisionBenefits:Child
055.9000.520000 18.16 Service Period: 02,15
HOWARD INDUSTRIES, tNC., 055.1200'10 3,979.86 7200KV-',t5KVA-277 -
055.120010 6,941.28 16340KV- 100KVA-1201240-
055.1200'10 6,390.81 '16340KV- 100KVA-277-
055.1200'10 1,558.09 Sales Tax
FEDEX 055 9000.520000 47.29 Service Period: 03/15
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY 055.8000 520000 592.68 Hardware Supplies-
COMPANY
055.8400.590000 3'l'1.00 HardwareSupplies-
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 055.9200.560010 748.d4 Service Period: 02y01 - 03/01
055.8100.560010 47.44 Service Period: 01/29 - 03/02 0305'15
JOINT POLE COMMITTEE 055.9100.596200 579.51 Operating Expenses
SOUTHERN
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LIGHT & POWER
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 386
APRIL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 055.8000.590000 99.50 Hardware Supplies-
055.8100.590000 45.91 Hardware Supplies-
055.8400.590000 62.03 Hardware Supplies-
JORRIE ESTRADA 055.8000.596700 130.00 SEL Relay Training
LOSANGELES ELEVATOR 055.8400.590000 90.00 Elevator Service
SERVICES
MC AVOY & MARKHAM 055.8000.900000 5,312.50 CentronFMl25-
055.8000.900000 478.13 Sales Tax
02081sVRS 055.0002178
02081sVRS 055.0002178
02081sVRS 055.0002178
030815
7975
055 0002248
o3119t2015
03/19/2015
03t1912015
o311912015
o3t't9t2015
o3t19t2015
03124t2015
511308
511308
511308
207.44
511309
130.00
511310
90.00
511311
511311
s,790.63
511312
77 .63
511313
11.43
51'13'14
156.47
51 1315
511315
51131 5
14596
14596
TODO DUSENBERRY
UPS
055.9000.596500 77.63 Public Workshop on the New lndustrial 031115
055 8000 590000 11.43 Service Period: 02115
CURRENTWHOLESALEELECTRIC 055.8000.590000 156.47 Electricalparts-
L.B. JOHNSON HARDWARE CO. #1 055.8000.590000 78.65 Hardware Supplies-
055.8100.590000 76.90 Hardware Supplies-
055.8400.590000 597.'16HardwareSupplies-
Pdntedr 4/1/2015 11 28r50AM
9333'12095
233/85 055 0002189
02021sVRS(B) 055.0002'181
02021sVRS(B) 055.0002181
02021sVRS(B) 055.0002181
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APRIL 7, 2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR OISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE CHECKINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER 055.9100.596700 405.00 Work Order & Asset Mgmt
ASSOC.
BASEM ANDRAWOS
JACK MEGORDEN
o3t24t2015
o3t26t2015
o3t26t2015
o3t2612015
055.9100.596700 69.83 SCPPA
055.9100.596700 69.83 SCPPA Meeting
261587
031715
03'17'15
159739
60611/606.1416079 055.0002236
7
60611/60644/6079 055.0002236
7
60611/60 4/6079 055.0002236
7
031815
752.71
511316
405.00
511317
69.83
51'1318
69.83
511319
o3126t2015 51 .529.35
POWERENGINEERS,lNC. 055.9100.900000 51,529.35 ProfessionalServices
POWER PARTNERS 055-120010 20,28O.OO Polemouni Transformer-
055.1200'10 12,717.00PolemountTransformer-
055.120010 2l,396.00PolemountTransformer-
055.9200.596500 36.60 SCPPA MeetingEFRAIN SANDOVAL
0312612015
o3126t2015
511320
511320
511320
54,393.00
511321
36.60
TOTAL EARLY CHECKS $ 135,332.66
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APRTL 7,2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR OISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION |NVO|CE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL 055.8400 590000 40051 Drum
SERVICES
130480479
446327
52X00409
52X00410
1455764
14569
14569
030415
031615
VERNPVHFEB2O,I
5
VERNPVHFEB2Ol
VERNPVHFEB2Ol
5
055.000224'l
511322
400.51
511323
95.06
51',t324
511324
218.00
511325
3,762.00
511326
511326
2,406.72
511327
511327
287.96
511328
511328
511328
A,THRONE CO, INC 055.8100.596200 95 06 Portable Restroom
HAUL-AWAY RUBBISH SERVICE 055.8400.596200 '157.00 Disposal Service
co.055.8400.596200 6l.00DisposalService
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGMRD & 055.9000.593200 3,762.00 Utility Operations
MC AVOY 8 MARKHAM 055.8000.590000 2,208.00 Centron Poly CP1STR3, -
055.8000.590000 198.72 Sales Tax
055.9200.502030 200.00VisionBenefits:Spouse
055.9200.502030 87.96 Vision Benefits
OCTAVIEN NGARAMBE
POWER CONSULTANTS lNC. PORT 055.9000.900000 2,100.00 Contract Services 02115
CA
055.9000.596200 9,240.00 ContractServices02/15
055.9000 596200 8.820.00 Contract Services 02115
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WARRANT REGISTER NO. 386
APRIL 7,2015
PRINTED CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
RENU RESOURCES, LLC.
RICHARD RECANO
V-BAR, LLC
055.9000.900000
055.9000.900000
055.9000.900000
055.8100.502030
055.9000.900000
Service Period: 11114 - 12114
Service Period: 01/15
Service Period:02115
Vision Benefits: Spouse
Meteorological Date Collection
12,000.00
6,000.00
6,000.00
258.00
2,840.00
78
79
80
031 71 5
1502
TOTAL PRINTED CHECKS
20,160.00
511329
511329
51 1 329
24,000.00
51 1 330
258.00
51 1 331
2,840.00
$ 54,428.25
Ptinted: 41112015 'll :28:50AM Page '1 3 of 14
LIGHT E POWER
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 386
APRTL 7, 2015
RECAP BY FUND
EARLY PRINTED
w|RE TOTAL CHECKTOTAL CHECK TOTAL
O55.LIGHT&POWER
GRANO TOTAL
TOTAL CHECKS TO BE PRINTED IO
$ 6,231,645.73 $ 135,332.66 $ 54,428.25 $ 6,42'1,406.64
$ 6,23r,645.73 $ 135,332.66 $ s,428.25 $ 6,421,406.64
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REGEf,\46P
APR 01 20i5
CIIY CLERK'S (]FFICE
STAFF REPORT
FI NANC E/TREASU RY DEPARTM E NT
REGEIVED
APR 0 I 2015
CITY ADMINISTRATION
I^ rlrn
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
April 1,2015
Honorable Mayor and City Council
William Fox, Finance Direc ro, W
Gas Warrant Register for City Council Agenda of April 7, 2015
It is recommended that the attached Gas Warrant Register No. 174 be approved at the City Council meeting of
April 7, 2015.
Gas Warrant Register No. 174 totals $1,206,779.70, and covers claims and demands presented during the period
of March 10 through April 1 ,2015, drawn, or to be drawn, from East West Bank.
The following list details the components of Gas Warrant Register No. 174:
1 . Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,192,607.77;
2. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $6,533.25; and
3. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $7,638.68.
CITY OF VERNON
GAS DEPARTMENT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 174
APRTL 7,2015
I hereby certify that claims and/or demands included in above listed warrant
register have been audited for accuracy and availability of funds for
payments and that said claims and/or demands are accurate and that the
funds are available for payments thereof.
This is to certify that the claims or demands covered by the above listed
warrants have been audited by the City Council of the City of Vernon and
that all of said warrants are approved for payments except Warrant
Numbers:
William Fox
Finance Director
Date:
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CITY OF VERNON
GAS DEPARTMENT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 174
APRIL 7, 2015
WIRES
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNTNUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE WRE
INVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
SHELL ENERGY NORTH AMERICA 056.5600.500160 45,930.214 Natural Gas
BP ENERGY COMPANY 056.5600.500160 103,987.50 Natural Gas
CITIGROUP ENERGY lNC. 056.5600.500167 18,816.00 Natural Gas
056.5600.500168 -8,223.85 NaturalGas
CONOCO PHILLIPS COMPANY 056.5600.500160 178,372.50 Natural Gas
EDFTRADING NORTH AMERICA, 056.5600.500'160 197,030.36 Nalural Gas
LLC
IBERDROLA ENERGY SERVICES 056.5600.500160 354,483.88 Natural Gas
LLC
NOBLE AMERICAS GAS& POWER 056.5600.500160 205,455.00 Natural Gas
THE GAS COMPANY
2A08642
1355878
4123504
4123504
41956
157 422
OLUYD
04W3S
030215
o3t25t2015
330
45,930.44
331
o3t2512015 103,987.50
333
03n5t20't5 178,372.50
334
o3125t2015 197.030.36
335
o3t2512015 354,483.88
336
o312st2015 205,455.00
337
96,755 94
o3125t2015
332
332
10,592.15
$ 1,'t92,607.77
o3t27t20't5
TOTAL WIRES
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056.5600.550022 96,755.94 TransmissionCharge
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CITY OF VERNON
GAS DEPARTMENT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 174
APRIL 7, 2015
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION INVOICE P.O.#
DATE CHECK
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
A-BEST INDUSTRIAL 056.5600 590000 4,566.17 Gas Supplies-
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 056,5600 52OOOO 402.26 Small tools and plumbing hardware-
tN5836/tN5776
02'l015vRS
s2553452 001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452 001
s2553452.00'l
s2553452.001
s2553452 00'1
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.00'l
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452 001
056.0000294
056.0000276
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.00003'12
056 00003'12
056.0000312
056.00003'12
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.00003'12
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
o3t19t2015
o3r24i2015
1262
4,566.17
1263
402.26
126r'.
1264
1264
'1264
1264
1264
1264
1264
't2u
'1264
1264
1264
1264
1264
1264
't2u
't2u
1264
SMARDAN SUPPLY CO 056.12001 0
056.120010
056.'t 20010
056.120010
056.120010
056.120010
056.120010
056.120010
056.120010
056.120010
056.120010
056.120010
056.1200'10
056.120010
056 120010
056.120010
056.120010
056.120010
cov 5600-5000-054-
cov 5600-5000-059-
cov 5600-1000-002-
cov 5600-1000-092-
cov 5600-1000-100-
cov 5600-1000-'103-
cov 5600-1000-113-
cov 5600-1000-'120-
cov s600-1000-121-
cov 5600-1000-143-
cov 5600-1000-147-
cov 5600-1000-161-
cov 5600-1000-'165-
cov 5600-1000-166-
cov 5600-1000-197-
cov 5600-1000-212-
cov 5600-'1000-224-
cov 5600-1000-225-
341.U
191.60
19.18
19.29
10.44
20.46
161.50
100.63
55.34
13.78
39.12
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37.40
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CITY OF VERNON
GAS DEPARTMENT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 174
APRTL 7,2015
EARLY CHECKS
VENDOR DISPLAY
ACCOUNT
NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION rNvotcE P.O.#
DATE CHECK
ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
SMARDAN SUPPLY CO.056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1 2001 0
056.1200'10
13.78 COV 5600-1000-228-
28.7 4 COV 5600-1 000-234-
22.42 COV 5600-4000-006-
14.75 COV 5600-4000-033-
23.13 COV 5600-4000-035-
77.29 COV 5600-4000-047-
13.05 COV 5600-5000-032-
16.23 COV 5600-5000-035-
28.87 COV 5600-5000-038-
34.60 COV 5600-5000-039-
129.16 Sales Tax
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
s2553452.001
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
056.0000312
03t24t2015
TOTAL EARLY CHECKS
1264
1264
126/.
126/.
1264
1264
1264
1264
1264
1264
1264
1,564.82
$ 6,533.25
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CITY OF VERNON
GAS DEPARTMENT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 174
APRTL 7, 2015
PRINTED CHECKS
ACCOUNT
VENDOR DISPLAY NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION rNvotcE P.o.#
CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
INTERSTATE GAS SERVICES, lNC. 056.5600.596200 7,638.68 Consulting Services 7021225 1265
7,638 68
TOTAL PRINTED CHECKS $ 7,638.68
Prinled 4/1/2015 11 02 39AM Page 6 of7
CITY OF VERNON
GAS DEPARTMENT
WARRANT REGISTER NO. 174
APRTL 7,2015
RECAP BY FUND
EARLY PRINTED
WIRE TOTAL CHECK TOTAL CHECK TOTAL
$ 1,192,607.77 $ 6,533.25 $ 7,638.68 $ 1,206,779.70
$ 1,192,607.77 $ e,533.25 $ 2,638.68 $ t,206,779.70
056 - NATURAL GAS
GRAND TOTAL
TOTAL CHECKS TO BE PRINTED 1
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RECElVED
APR 0 2 2015
CITY CLERKS OIFICE
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RECEIVED
MAR 2 6 2015
CITY ADMINISTRATION
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Michael A. Wilson, Fire Chief
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vemon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-7407
March 26,2015
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Vernon
Honorable Members:
Attached is a copy of the Vernon Fire Department Activity Report which covers the period of
March 1,2015 through March 15,2015.
Respectfully Submitted,
MAW:ar
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VERNoN FIne DEPARTMENT
Type of Incident Report
Total lncidents: 2015
March lt2lJ15 - March {5r 2Ol5
={l
o1n6n0t'
INCIDENT TYPE
E CHEST PAINO'-
E FAILVICTUI[-D...
E PSYCTI / BEHA\E/SUI ATT.O-'
E SEIZURE.D-'
E SICK PERSON.D"'
E TMF'FIC COIUSION.D-
E TRAU'$ATIC INJURIES.D"'
E UNC PER/FAImNG NEAR)-D-.
E UNKNOWN PROBLE'II.D"'
F Flre Atarm No Reset
F Haz itat - Full
F lnvestigatlon
F Rubbish Fire
F Smoke
F Structure Flre
F Vehlcle Leaklng Gas
F Water Flow Ahrm No Reset
F Water Flow Alarm With Reset
S Ladder Assist
S llovary
S Standby
3
I
1
1
1
11
2
2
5
4
I
2
1
1
1
1
7
1
1
1
1
lncident Type
61 I Dispatched & canceled en route
731 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
740 Unintentlonal transmission of alarm, other
61 1 Dispatched & canceled en route
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped)
324 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries
741 Sprinkler activatlon, no fire - unintentional
3'l 1 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
500 Service Call, other
700 False alarm or false call, other
520 Water problem, other
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with iniu
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
142 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
41 1 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill
611 Dispatched & canceled en route
700 False alarm or false call, other
324 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup
300 Rescue, EMS incident, other
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
520 Water problem, other
740 Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
421 Chernical hazard (no spill or leak)
324 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
700 False alarm or false call, other
31 1 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
745 A,Jarm system activation,no Iire,unintentional
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
323 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped)
700 False alarm or false call, other
611 Dispatched & canceled en route
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
57'l Cover assignment, standby, moveup
lncident Date
0310112015 02:51:34
0310112015 12:24:51
0310112015 23i09:48
03/0212015 01:00:16
03/03/2015 04:10:46
03/03/2015 06:31 :51
0310312015 17:45:00
0310312015 2O:17:13
0310312015 21:40:53
0310312015 23:26:47
03/03/2015 23:49:09
0310412015 01:47:27
0310412015 04:31:44
03/04/2015 08:46:03
0310512015 21:15:57
03/06/201510:36:21
03/06/2015 14:40:39
03/06/20'15 18:26:51
03/06/20'1519:57:30
0310712015 12:40:23
0310712015 15:43:39
0310712015 15:49:56
0310712015 18:19:41
0310712015 19:01 :33
O3lOBl2O15 20:11:57
0310812015 21:M:29
0310812015 22:58:46
03/09/2015 03:36:08
03/09/2015 1O:27i12
03/09/2015 13:29:53
O3logl2015 23:19:08
03/10/2015 06:54:50
031101201515:16:19
0311112015 08:34:27
O3l'1112015 OBi59i52
0311112015 12:17:30
0311212015 08:49:U
0311212015 10:49:34
0311212015 13:47:50
031122015 19:55:40
0311312015 07:15:14
0311312015 11:56:21
O311312015 '12:47:57
0311312015 22:31:33
PREVENTION FOLLOW.UP?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
NO
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
shift
150 Outside rubbish fire, other
520 Water problem, other
321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with inju
311 Medical assist, assist EMS crew
0311412015 14:36:23
0311412015 18:21:02
0311512015 01:12:43
0311512015 1O:12:U
0311512015 13:14:01
No
No
No
No
No
VERNON FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMPAIYY ACTIYITIES
March l,2015 to March 15,2015
ACTTVITY TYPE
FIRE PREVENTION:
Regular lnspections (#):
Re-Inspections (#):
Spec. Haz. Inspections (#):
Total Inspections:
Total Man Hours:
TRAINING (HOURS):
Firefighting
Hazardous Materials
Safety
Apparatus Operations
Equipment Operations
CPR
First Aid
Total Hours:
PRE-INCIDENT GOURS):
Planning
District Familiarization
Total Hours:
PERTODTC TEST (HOURS):
Hose Testing
Pump Testing
This Period
Last Year
Last Year
To Date
466
144
613
613
612
34
t49
2631
381
410
791
This
Period
104
39
155
129
t34
0
6
567
103
93
t96
This Year
To Date
2732
94
2
0
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7
307
32
8
347
472
294
57
t7
368
545
472
200
659
638
645
l3
105
448
460
908
131
155
75
JJ
116
119
tt7
0
23
483
96
113
7l
77
148
0
J
26
l0
36
0
0
8
J
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PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS GOURS)
School Programs
Fire Brigades
Emergency Preparedness
Total Hours:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (HOURS):
Station
Apparatus
Equipment
Total Hours:
Grand Total Hours:
:Fireactivity
8
8
7T
87
604
621
628
I 853
0
0
26
26
4
0
59
599
622
610
1831
0
0
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125
129
377
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VERNoN FIne DEPru1,1MENT
Type of Incident Report
Total lncidents: 2014
March 112014 - March 15r2ll14
=51
0Enu2015
INCIDENT TYPE
E ABDOIAINAT PAIN.D"
E ASSAULT VICTIM.D"'
E CHEST PAIN.D"'
E FAIL VlCTlti-D"'
E HEARTATTACK.D"'
E SEIZURE.D"'
E SICK PERSON.D"'
E TC BIKE /I'IOTORCYCLE- D"'
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ETMFFIC COL[JS!ON.D"'
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F Commerciat Flre
F Flre Alarm No Reset
F Fire Alarm Wth Reset
F thz llat - Fult
F lnvestlgatbn
F Vehicte Flre
F Vehlcle Leaklng Gas
F Water flow Alarm No Reset
FWater flowAlarm Wlth Reset
s
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REQUEST
S Peopte Stuck ln Elevator
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
7
3
3
11
1
1
2
I
1
2
4
I
I
VEnnoN FIne DeeslaMENT
Type of lncident Report
Total lncidents: 2015 =272
Januaryr 11 2lJ15 - If,arch 15, 2Ol5
INCIDENT TYPE
oyr6l2015
INCIDENT TYPE
E ABDOIIIII{AL PAIN.D-'
EASSAULT VtCTlfl-D.-
E Auto vs Ped
E Back Paln-A
E EACX PAIN.D''
E CHEST PAIN.D-
E OIFF BREATHING/ASTHAAA.D''
E DIFFICULTY EREAITIING.D..
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E HEART ATTACI(.D'"
E HEAAORRI{AGE/CUT.D-'
E PSYCH/BETIAVE/SUI ATT.D*
E SEIZURE/CPILEMC/HIST.D'-
E SEIZURE-D''
E SICK PERSON-IT'
E IC BIXETTTiOTORCYCIE-D*.
E TC wlth Trapped Peopte
EIn^FF|C COLL|SON-D*
E TRAUTUIC INJURIES.D'-
E urt PER/FA]imNG (NEA$-u .
E Uhi$totvN PRoBtEilt.D.-
F Apartment Flre
F ArthllB Wrcr
F Arto vs Stnrcture
F Conmerclat Fhe
F Fir€ Alam tlo n6et
F Flre ALnn Wtth Reset
F Haz liat - Full
I
I
I
1
4
t2
2
E
7
I
1
1
2
2
2
4
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2
1
47
7
10
22
I
1
I
2
17
5
1
F lnvBtigation
F R6ldentiat Fire
f RubbEh Flre
F Smoke
F Structure Flre
F Vehlcte Flre
F Vehlcle Leaklng Gas
F Vehlcle Ovenumed
F Water Flow Alarm No Reset
F Water Flow Atarm Wth Reset
F Wlres Down
5 Ladder Assist
S iloveup
S Publlc Assist
5 Standby
S Water Problem
13
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
31
16
1
1
4
I
1
7
VEnNoN FIne DepaRTMENT
Type of lncident Report
Total lncidents: 2014 =263
January l,2Ol4 - .nch 15t2l,14
INCIDENTTYPE
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INCIDENTWPE
E Abdomlnal Paln.A
E ABD TINAL PAIN.D-'
E ASsAUTT VICTI'$.D-'
E CHEST PAIN.D'"
E DIABETIC.O''
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E FAIMCTI 'l-0'-E HAZIAAT/CHEMICAL.D'-
E HEADACHE.C"T
E HEART ATTACX.D-'
E Hemonhage/Cut.8
E HEAIORRfIAGE/CUT-O-'
E Psych/Behave/Sul Att-A
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E SrCr( PERSON-D".
E TC BIKE/'iOTORCYCLE.D-'
E TC EJECTION.D'"
E TC OI'ERIURNED.D..
E TC wlth Trapped People
E TRAFFIC COLLISION-0"'
E Traunatk ln url6.B
E TRAI rriUnc lluLnES.D.-
E UNC PER/FAINTING (IfARI.D'-
E UNXNCMN PflOBLE'$.DI"
F Apartment Flre
F Auto l,s Stnrtue
F Auto ra Traln
F Commerclal Flre
1
1
3
I
14
5
1
z
2
47
I
3
5
10
I
I
1
7
F Bectrlcal Short
F F,lre Ahrm No R6et
F Fir. Aarm With Rctct
F Haz rl,lat . Full
F lrwestigatlon
F NaEral G.s Leak - Outslde
F Odor lnvestlgatlon
F Rubbtsh Flre
F Strlke Team
F St ucture Fire
F Vehlde Flre
F Vehlcle L€akiu Gas
F Vehlcle Overturned
F Water Row Atarm No Re6et
F lvater Ftow Atarm Wtth Reset
S lrdder Alslst
S AITONIEEEIIO REQUEST
S tloveup
5 People Stlrk ln Eevato,
S Water Problem
U T'SAR-A
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4
2
8
2
4
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REGEIVED
APR 01 2015
CW CLERKSOFIICE
RECEIVED
MAR I 7 2015
CITY ADMINIST
STAFF REPORT
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPARTME
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
April 7,2015
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Leonard Grossberg, Director / Health Officer d+
Request for Approval to Apply, Receive and Spend the Solid Waste
Local Enforcement Grant, LEA-26 Funding for FY 2015/,2016
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
l. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the Califomia Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") in accordance with (i) CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b) (3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment and (ii) CEQA
Guidelines section 15308 because the actions to be funded by the grant are to protect the
environment; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an application
for an Enforcement Assistance Grant from the California Department of Recycling and Recovery
(CalRecycle) for FY 2015-2016, and authorize the Director of Health & Environmental Control
to apply for, receive and expend said grant funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Health and Environmental Control is requesting authorization to apply,
receive and spend funds for a Solid Waste Enforcement Agency Grant from the Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). With the grant monies the Department intends
to procure equipment and supplies, obtain the necessary training to help meet our state-mandated
responsibilities as a Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), and use remaining funds to
partially off-set salary costs. All of these are permitted expenditures under grant funding
guidelines.
CalRecycle annually issues enforcement assistance grants to LEAs. Funds are available to
improve the capability of local agencies to inspect closed and active solid waste facilities. The
Department has successfully applied for and received grant monies from the CalRecycle for the
last several years.
With one permitted solid waste facility and ten closed sites within our jurisdiction, the
Department, as the LEA, is eligible for $15,551.00 in Enforcement Agency Grant funds from
CalRecycle to procure necessary equipment, supplies, and training.
FISCAL IMPAGT:
No negative fiscal impact is expected by approving this request. The grant funds will benefit the
City by reducing the amount of City funds needed to conduct mandated solid waste programs.
Attachments:
l. Draft Application Forms
Xc: Linda Smith
9cLG:l(/Leonards/SOLID WASTE/EAC 2016/ City Council Request StaffReport.doc
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Date Submitted: N/A
Cycle Name: Local Enforcement Agency
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Cycle Code: EA26
Grant ID: 17643
Application Due 5/2t/2015
Date:
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Budget Funds
Requested Funds: $15,551.00
Budgeted Funds: $15,551.00
Remaining Funds to $0.00
Budget:
Budget Summary Report
CATEGORY BUDGET AMOUNT
Ana lvsis/Eval uation/Testi no/Demo $ 100.00
Comol iance/Insoection/Visit/Enforcement $ 1,000.00
Education
Eouipment
$8s0.00
$10,000.00
Personnel $2,000.00
Trainino $1,101.00
fransoortation $s00.00
rOTAL $15,ss 1.OO
Grants Management System (GMS) htto://www.calrecvcle.ca,oov/Grants/GMS/Contacts.htm
Contact:
https://secure.calrecycle.ca.gov/Grants/Grant/GrantBudgets.aspx?GrantlD:17643&Mode:... 3ll612015
talfrecydeQ
Generated By: leonard grossberg
Grants System
Application
Generated On: 3/16/2015
Applicant: City of Vernon
Cycle Name: Local Enforcement Agency Grants
Cycle Code:
Grant lD:
Grant Funds Requested:
Matching Funds:
Awarded Funds:
Project Summary:
leonard grossberg
Health
4305 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058
Leonard Grossberg
Health Dept.
4305 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058
David LeDuff
Health Dept.
4305 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Vernon , CA 90058
EA26
17il3
$ 1s,55'r.00
- (if applicable)
Application Due Date: 512'112015
Secondary Due Date: 611812015
Request Advance Payment: Yes
The goal of our solid waste program is to maintain a strong public health & safety program and to protect the
environment with regards to solid waste facilities within our jurisdiction The City if Vernon Health Dept intends to use
the FY 2015-2016 LEA Grant -26 Funds to purchase safety equipment, monitoring tools, telecommunications air time
and accessories for mobile telephones, computer hardware and software, office supplies, and provide vehicle
maintenance and upkeep as needed, as well as allow us to attend training and educational conferences to help fulfill our
LEA responsibilities.
Lead: X
Jurisdiction: Vernon
Auth Cnslt
Title: Director
Phone: 32358388'l'1
Fax: 3235884320
Email: lgrossberg@ci.vernon.ca.us
Title: Director
Phone: 323583881 1
Fax: 3235884320
Email: lgrossberg@ci.vernon.ca. us
Title: Chief Oeputy Director
Phone: 32358388'1 1
Fax: 3235884320
Email: dleduff@ci vernon.ca.us
x
Gounty: Los Angeles
Gategory Name
Analysis/Eval uation/Testing/Demo
Compliance/lnspectionA/isiUEnforcement
Education
Equipment
Personnel
Training
Transportation
No Site lnformation Provided
Amount
$ 100 00
$ 1,000.00
$ 8s0.00
$ 10,000 00
$ 2,000 00
$ 1,101 00
$ 500 00
Application Certifi cation
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X
Document Title Received Date
GathecycleQ
Generated By: leonard grossberg
Required By Secondary Due Date
Resolution - Lead Participant
Other Supporting Document(s)
Draft Resolution
Letter of Authorization/Resolution
Letter of Designation
Grants System
Application
Generated On: 3/16/2015
Check the following, as applicable See Application Guidelines and lnstructions for more information and examples.
X Applicant acknowledges that its approved Resolution must be uploaded no later than the secondary due date Applicant further acknowledges
that if its Resolution is received after this date, its application will be disqualified.
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EattwycteQ Grants Svstem
Application Ceftifi cation
Applicant: City of Vernon
Cycle Name: Local Enforcement Agency Grants
Cycle Code: EA26
Grant lD: 17643
Grant Funds Requested: $ 15,551 .00
Matching Funds: - (if applicable)
Application Due Date: 512112015
Secondary Due Date: 611812015
Name
leonard grossberg
Leonard Grossberg
David LeDuff
Gategory Name
Analysis/Eva I uation/Testi ng/Demo
Com pl iance/l nspectionA/isiVEnforcement
Education
Equipment
Personnel
Training
Transportation
Title
Director
Director
Chief Deputy Director
Amount
$ 100.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 850.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 1,101.00
$ 500.00
Prime
x
Second Auth
Application Certification
Required By Secondary Due Date
Resolution - Lead Participant
Other Supporting Document(s)
Draft Resolution
Letter of Authorization/Resolution
Letter of Designation
Check the following, as applicable. See Application Guidelines and lnstructions for more information and examples.
X Applicant acknowledges that its approved Resolution must be uploaded no later than the secondary due date. Applicant
further acknowledges that if its Resolution is received after this date, its application will be disqualified.
Page: 'l of 2
Received Date
GilfrecycteQ Grants Svstem
Application Ceftification
Conditions and Certificatlon
Condition of Application Submittal: Acceptance of Grant Agreement Provisions
ln the event the Applicant is awarded a grant, the submittal of this Application constitutes acceptance of all provisions contained in
the Grant Agreement, which consists of the following:
. Executed Grant Agreement Cover Sheet and any approved amendments. Exhibit A - Terms and Conditions. Exhibit B - Procedures and Requirements. Exhibit C - Application with revisions, if any, and any amendments
Environmental Justice:
ln the event Applicant is awarded a grant, submittal of this Application constitutes acceptance of the following; that in the
performance of the Grant Agreement, ApplicanUGrantee shall conduct their programs, policies, and activities that substantially affect
human health or the environment in a manner that ensures the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and income levels,
including minority populations and low-income populations of the State. (see Govt. Code $65040.12(e) and Pub. Resources Code
$71110(a))
Certification:
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that funds have been allocated for the project(s)/activities
identified in the grant application and that sufficient funds are available to complete the project(s)/activities identified in the grant
application, that I have read the Application Guidelines and lnstructions and that all information submitted for CalRecycle's
consideration for award of grant funds is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that on behalf of the Applicant I accept
the above conditions of submittal.
X
Signature of Signature Authority (as authorized in Resolution or Letler of Commitment) Date
or Authorized Designee (as aulhorized in Letter of Designation, submilted with this
Application)
Print Name Print Title
IMPORTANT! Applicant must print out this document, have the Signature Authority sign it, upload signed
document to the application system, and retain the original hard copy document in your cycle file.
Page:2 of 2
0,f
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT
Leonard Grossberg, Director / Health Officer
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
April7,2015
LETTER OF DESIGNATION
Pursuant to the Resolution authorizing an application for the Enforcement Assistance Grant FY
201512016, I am the designated Signature Authority for the City of Vernon. I am authorizedby
the Resolution to execute on behalf of the City of Vernon all grant documents, including but not
limited to, applications, agreements and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds
and implement the approved grant project for this grant. The Resolution also authorizes me to
delegate this authority. Accordingly, I hereby delegate this authority to the Chief Deputy
Director, David LeDuff, when necessary. This delegation is effective as long as the Resolution
is in effect.
Signed by the authorized signature authority.
Leonard Grossberg, MPA, REHS
Director/Health Offi cer
9cLG:I(/Leonards/Solid Waste/EAG 2016/Letter of Designation.doc
f,4c fusiv e $ I n[us tria I
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN APPLICATION FOR AN ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT
FROM THE CALfFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES
RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 43230,
the California Department of Resources Recycl-ing and Recovery
("CalRecyc1e") makes grants available to focal enforcement agencies to
procure equipment and supplies, Eo obtain necessary training, and to
improve the capability Eo inspect closed and active solid wasEe
facilities ("Enforcement. Assistance Grants" ); and
WHEREAS, CafRecycle has not.if ied the City of Vernon Hea1th &
Environmentaf Control Department that grant funds will- be available
for Ehe Fiscal vear 201-5/2016 GranE cycle, extending from Jul,y l, 20].5
to ,fune 30, 2015; and
WHEREAS, in order Eo receive the Enforcement Assistance
crant, the City must submit a Grant Application before May 2a, 20a5;
and
WHEREAS, tshe Director of HealEh & Environmental control has
recommended the execution of the Application to CalRecycle for funds
in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and
No CenEs ($15,551-.00), to cover the cosE of safety equipment,
monitoring tools, communicaEions air Eime. sal-aries, accessories for
SprinE telephones, computser hardware, computer software, office
supplies, vehicl-e maintenance, and lraining and conference expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIoN 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that
SECTION 2: The
the above recitals are true and correct.
City Councj-I of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), in accordance with (i) CEQA Guidelines Section
150G1(b) (3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that
may have an effect on the environment and (ii) CEQA Guidelines section
15308 because the actions to be funded by the grant are to protect the
environment.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves the Loca1 Enforcement Agency Grant Application in the amount
of approximately Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and
No Cents ($15, 551. 00) .
SECTfON 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes and empowers the City Administrator, or his designee, to
execute the Application on behalf of the City of Vernon.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Director of Health and Environmental Control, or his
designee, to execute any and all documents necessary for the purpose
of securing grant funds and to implement and carry out the purposes
specified in the Grant Apptication for, and on behalf of, the City of
Vernon, including without l-imitation, a grant agreement with terms and
conditions substantially in conformity with the Local Enforcement
Agency Grant Program Terms and Conditions.
2
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the Director of Health and Environmental Control, or his
desj_gnee, to submit to CalRecycle the Local Enforcement Agency Grant
Application and a certified copy of this resolution to:
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
Grant & Loan Resources Branch, MS 9
LEA Grant Program, Attn. Linda McElroy
P.O. Box 4025
Sacramento, CA 9581-2-4025
SECTION 7: The City Clerk , or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shal1 certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the city clerk, oT Deputy city c1erk, of the city
of Vernon shaIl cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk,s, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this CitY.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April , 201-5.
Name:
Title:Mayor / vtayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk / nePutY CitY Clerk
APPROVED AS
s4, Deputy City AttorneY
3
*F- _
-
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
CoUNTY oF LOS ANGELES )
, City Clerk / Deputy City clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby cerEify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. , was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
CiEy Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of vernon.
Executed this day of Apri1, 2015, at Vernon, California.
CiEy Cferk / Deputy City Cl-erk
( SEAL )
I,
4
RECHIW D
MAR 2 3 201s
CITY CTERI('S OFFICE
REGEflVED
MAR I 7 2015
CITY ADMINISTRATION
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Daniel Calleros, Chief of Police
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323)587-5177 Fax (323) 82G1487
March 16,2015
Honorable City Council
City of Vernon
Vernon, California
Honorable Members:
Attached are copies of the Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical
Summary of Arrest and Activities which cover the period from 12:01 &.ffi., March
1,2015 up to and including midnight of March 15,2015.
Respectfully submitted,
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
/t
,!,ln',r"i{ ()-dhu.-
DANIEL CALLEROS
CHIEF OF POLICE
DC/dr
trachrive$ tnlustriat
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
D epartment Activity Report
Jurisdiction' vERNoN
First Date: o3rolr2ots
Last Dale: 03t15t2015
Department Complaint
Type Description
All Units Primary Unit
VPD
10-6
10-96H
10-96M
20001
20002
20002R
242
245
261 R
273.5
415
417
459
459A
459R
459S
459VR
476R
484R
487R
503R
586
594
594R
602
647F
901
90'tT
9027
909E
911
91'lA
917A
925
4207
AGGR ANI
AGTAR
AR LOG
ASTVFD
BARCK
BOSIG
BOVEH
CITCK
CODE5
DET
DETAIL
DPTAST
DUI
oFFtcER ts 10-6 c7,961,962,10-10, WASH, EQUIPt\
PICK UP THE JAIL PAPER WORK FROM HP JAIL
,I0-96 MARY (MAIL DETAIL)
INJURY HIT AND RUN
NON-INJURY HIT AND RUN
NON-INJURY HIT AND RUN REPORT
BATTERY
ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
RAPE REPORT
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DISTURBING THE PEACE
BRANOISHING A WEAPON
BURGI.ARY
AUDIBLE BURGIARY ALARM
BURGI.ARY REPORT
SILENT BURGI-ARY ALARM
BURGI-ARY TO A VEHICLE REPORT
FRAUD REPORT
PETTY THEFT REPORT
GRAND THEFT REPORT
EMBEZZLEMENT REPORT
PARKING PROBLEM
VANDALISM
VANDALISM REPORT
TRESPASS
DRUNK IN PUBLIC
UNKNOWN INJURY TRAFFIC COLLISION
INJURY TMFFIC COLLISION
NON-INJURY TRAFFIC COLLISION
TMFFIC ENFORCEMENT
911 MISUSE / HANGUP
CONTACT THE REPORTING PARW
ABANDONED VEHICLE
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTEMPT KIDNAPPING
AGGRESSIVE ANIMAL
ATTEMPT GRAND THEFT AUTO REPORT
UPDATE THE AR LOG
ASSIST VERNON FIRE DEPARTMENT
BAR CHECK
BROKEN SIGNAL OR LIGHT
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
CITATION CHECK
S URVE I LI.ANC E/STAKE-OUT
DETECTIVE INVESTIGATION
DETAIL
DEPARTMENTAL ASSIST
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
89
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2
5
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11
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124
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17
2
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11
9
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19
6
15
1
20
5
2
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12
4
3
12
12
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16
6
10
2
03/1U2015 06:46:00 Page of
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Department Activity Report
Jurisdiction' vERNoN
First Date: o3rot/20'15
Last Date: 03t15t2015
Department Complaint
Type Description
All Units Primary Unit
VPD
FILING
FU
GTAR
HBC
JAILPANIC
K9 TRAINING
LPR
MR6O
PANIC ALARM
PAPD
PATCK
PEDCK
PRSTRAN
REC
RECKLESS DF
REPO
ROADRAGE
RR
SPEED
SUICIDE
TRAFFIC STOI
UNATTACHED
VCK
VEH RELEASE
VIDEOCHECK
WARRANT
WELCK
WRNTSVC
OFFICER IS ,I0-6 REPORT WRITING
FOLLOW UP
GRAND THEFT AUTO REPORT
HAILED BY A CITIZEN
TEST THE JAIL PANIC AI.ARM BUTTON
K9 TRAINING REMINDER. OBTAIN LOCATION
LICENSE PI.ATE READER
MISC REPORT
PANIC AI.ARM/DURESS ALARM
PUBLIC ASSIST.POLICE
PATROL CHECK
PEDESTRIAN CHECK
PRISONER TRANSPORTED
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE
RECKLESS DRIVING (23103)
REPOSSESSION
ROAD RAGE
RAIL ROAD PROBLEM
SPEED CONTEST OR SPEEDING (23109)
SUICIDE ATTEMPT
TRAFFIC STOP
UNATTACHED TRAILER
VEHICLE CHECK
VEHICLE RELEASE
VIDEO EQUIPMENT CHECK (10-96 V)
WARRANT ARREST
WELFARE CHECK
WARMNT SERVICE
21
15I
7
2
2
13
1I
13
39
48
6
10,
1
3
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2
12
4
325
1
55
10
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5
13
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Deportment:I 178 736
Overall:1178 737
03/16/2015 06:46:00 Page of
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Activity Report
Period Ending: 03/15/15
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
TOTAL
NON-INJURY
INJURY
Pedestrian
Fatalities
City Property Damage
Hit & Run (Misdemeanor)
Hit & Run (Felony)
Persons Injured
VEHICLES STORED
Unlicensed Driver
Abandoned/Stored Vehicle
Traffic Hazard
CITATIONS
Citations Iss (Prisoner Release)
Citations Iss (Moving)
Citations Iss (Parking)
Citations Iss (Total)
Hazardous
Non-Hazardous
Other Violations
CASES CLEARED BY ARREST
ARl5-054 CRls0390 381(8) H&S
ARl5-058 CRI50260 503 PC
ARls-059 CRls-0433 647(F)PC
ARls-o6o cRl5-0436 64 (F) PC
ARls-063 CRls-063 10851(A) VC
ARl5-064 CRl5-0457 11364 H&S
PROPERTY RECOVERED
VEHICLES: $0.00
PROPERTY RECOVERED FOR
OTHER DEPARTMENTS
VEHICLES: $22,000.00
NO.
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VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
REPORT FOR PERSONS ARRESTED
PERIOD ENDING 03/15/15
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
ASSAULT WNH A DEADLY WEAPON
BURGLARY
CRIMINAL THREATS
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
EMBEZZLEMENT 1 1
GMND THEFT
POSS. CONTROLLED SUBS.
POSS. SIOLEN PROPERTY
RAPE
ROBBERY
VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER
VEHICLE THEFT 1 1
TOTAL FELONY ARRESTS 2 0 2
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
BATTERY
CRIMINAL THREATS
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2 2
DRUNK IN PUBUC z 2
PETry THEFT
POSS. NARC. PARAPHERNAUA 1 1
POSS. NITROUS OXIDE 1 1
TRESPASSING
VANDAUSM
WARMNTS (BENCH/TRFC
WARRANTS (FOREIGN
TOTAL MISD. ARRESTS 5 0 6
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
BURGLARY
PETry THEFT
POSS. STOLEN PROPERTY
VANDALISM
VEHICLE THEFT
TOTAL JUVENILES DET.0 0 o
TOTAL FELONY ARRESTS (ADULT) TO DATE:
TOTAL MISDEMEANOR ARRESTS (ADULT) TO DATE:
TOTAL JUVENILES DETAINED (FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR) TO DATE:
TOTAL ARRESTS AND DETAINED JUVENILES (FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR) TO DATE:55
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All Unit Times and Locotion with OCA's
First Dale: o3to1t2o15
Jurisdiction' vERNoN Last Date: o3lo1t2o1s
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Unit Time
Dep Officer Unil Dispatch Enroute OnScene DeDart Anive Remove Comp
20150303642 ClTy 0310112015 02:48:19 BROOK
RpT 20002R
VS
20150303647
RPT
ASST GTAR
20150303674
RPT
VI
CITE
1015
VS
27OO S SOTO, VERNON
VPD SWINFORD.PHILTlLl2
VPD DOCHERTY,MICI-219
VPD ZOZAYA.OSCAR -1112
VPD DOCHERTY.MICH1LlO
VPD SWINFORD.PHILIlLll
VPD HERNANDEZ.MIGlL9
E 51ST // SANTA FE AV, VERNON
DeDartmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150368 CA0197300
02:51:44
03:'l 0:1 0 03:1 0: 1 6
Deuartmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150369 CA0197300
DeDartmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150370 cA0197300
23:'11:30 23.1236
23:12:25 23:14:01
23:12:47 23:14:39
2313:02 23j15:02
0310112015 08:07:27 LOPEZ PRODUCE & TRUCKTNG
3221 E 46TH, VERNON
VPD VILLEGAS,RICHA'2L1 1 08:10:12 08:11:05 08:19:53
O3lO1l2O15 23:10:30
9017
03:47:35
03:47:36
09:00:51 11:48:40
01:22.O9
00:06:40
23:35:19
OO:02:27
B/0A2U5 02:15:5t Page 1 of 1
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VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type AA Unit Times and Location with OCA's
First Date: o3to2t2o15
Last Date: oaoa2o15furisdiction' vERNoN
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Unil Time
Dep Office. unil Disoatch Entoule Onscerc Depa Ariw Remove Cono
20150303711
VREC 03/02015 14:36:55 LAPD-WLMINGTON
REC E91 LANSING, WILMINGTON
20150303720
C;TE 0310212015 18:40:49
RpT TRAFFIC STOP E 49TH // SANTA FE AV' VERNON
VI
20150303727
RpT 03102120'15 21:49:08
VREC REC
Deparlmen OCA Number RMS JurisvPD cR20150371 c40197300
18:40:49
Departmen OCA Numb* RMS JurisvPD CR20150372 CA0'.197300
21:49:08
19:'18:00VPD RAMOS.JOSE *2112
E 49TH // EVERETT AV. VERNON
VPD ZOZAYA.OSCAR -1L3 22:16:48
03/03/2015 05:00:2i Page 1 of 1
VERT{ON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type AA Unit Times and Location with OCA's
furisdiction' vERNoN
FirslDate: o3to3lzo'ts
Last Date: o3ro3r2o15
Call Number Disp Ten
Code
Caller
Address
Dep Oflicer
Received
Comolaint Unit Time
20r50303741
RPT
20150303756
1015
RPT
20tr5ft.103781, RPT
20150303787
RPT ,1 L1 1
VS
03/03/2015 06:32:50
901
O3lO3l2O15 1'l:21:12
FU
0310312015 17.44:44
9027
03/03/2015 20:'18:05
9017
06:33:29
06:36:20
06:33:3'l
06:36:23
06:40:39
06:37:48
06:50:54
06:52:29
06:49:52
06:43:47
Department
VPD
1'l:21:56
11:22:02
'11:22:04
11:22:06
DeDartment
VPD
17:4458 17:48:18
20:'19:26
20:19:35
20:19:48
OCA Number
cR20150375
Remove
RMS Juris
cAol97300
06:56:53
06:55:36
'12:25:22
RMS Juris
cAo197300
RMS Juris
cAo197300
21:53:59
21:28:44
2 1 :08:1 0
2'l:08:'13
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
Enroule OnScene Depart
Departmem OCA NumbervPD CR20150373E SI-AUSON AV // DOWNEY RD. VERNON
HERNANDEZ,EDV*1L2
SWINFORD,PHILI.l Ll
ZOZAYA.OSCAR 113
VILLEGAS.RICHA2L,Il
MADRIGAL,MARV2L12
RAMOS.JOSE 2L8
ZAPIEN,DAVID 252
10528 I-A MIRADA. WHITTIER
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[,lARTlNEZ,GABR5D31
ONOPA,DANIEL 5D34
ENCINAS.ANTHO5D35
PASSER BYr rnurueruo AV // cuDAHY. vERNoN
MMOS,JOSE 'zLB 17:44:57
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HERNANDEZ.EDV,I111
ZOZAYA,OSCAR 1112
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SANTOS,DANIEL 1XS1
Deuartmeru OCA NumbervPD CR20150376
20:22:02
20:28'.06
20:27:49
20:30:49
20:30:50
07:1 3:50
07:13:51
07:13:51
07:1 3:51
07:13:52
13:08:38
13:08:38
18:36:41
03/042015 05:10:5i Page of
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VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Coll Log Report Type All Unit Times and Location with OCA's
First Date: o3to4t2o1s
lurisdiclion' vERNoN Last Date: 03/04/2015
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Unit Time
Dep Oflicer Unil Disoatch Enroute OnScene Depart Arrive Remove Comp
20150303803
RPT O3lO4l2O15 07:40:12
.1015 DET
20150303809
1015 03lO4l2O15 09:28:49
RpT TMFFIC STOP BANDINI BL // SUNOL DR, VERNON
VI
VPD CERDA,EUGENIO*211,I
VPD MADRIGAL.MARI12LS
201s0303831
1 01 5 0310412015 14:50:03
RPT DET 1 19 E CENTURY BL. LOS ANGELES
VPD CROSS,JEREMY *5D4.I
VPD MADRIGAL,MARII2LS '16:20:42 16:20:43 16:27:38
20rs030s840
C;TE O3lO4l20'15 1617:22
Vt : TRAFFIC STOP 4400 E 26TH, VF:RNON
VPD WINEGAR.JERRY-2192
VPD CERDA.EUGENI02Ll l
1815 KEELER ST, BURBANK S/A 102
VPD CROSS,JEREMY "5D41
VPD NEWTON.TODD 2L'12 't6.17:29 1617:29
07:40:14
Deparlmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150377 CA0197300
09:28:49
09:45:16
14:50:04
Depsflmeil OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150378 CA0197300
'16"17:22
16:17'.46 16:25:00
O8:24:O4
10:32:59
16:'17:48
10:42:38
'18:31:24
18:3'l:23
17:21:58
'17:21:58
03/05/2015 04:50:2!Page 1 of I
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All (Init Times and Locotion with OCA's
First Dale: o3ros/2015
Jurisdiction' vERNoN Last Date: o3ros/2015
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Unil Time
Dep Officer Unil Dispatch Enroute OnScene Depart Arrive Remove Comp
20150303863
03/0t2015 0a:44:12
;; ' uNArrAcHEDrR EXcHANGE Av// LoM vrsrAAV. vERNoN !fi'^" Ml{Mt ffi{;#
vPD iTADRIGqL.MARU'2L11 OEt44:12 09:54115
2015Gi03680
C1TE 03/05/2015 14:57:55 Departmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD cR20'150380 c40197300
14:57:56
TRAFFIC STOP CUDAHY // 52D, VERNON
VPD RAMOS,JOSE 2LB 15:10:04 15:10:06 15:20:28
VPD ZAPIEN,DAVID 252 15:30:43 15:53:06
VI
RPT
1 015
20rs0303883
RpT 03/05/2015 18:07'.22
484R
VPD MADRIGAL.MART2L1 l
VPD CERDA,EUGENIO-2112
SEVTLLE AV // FRUII-AND AV, vERNoN DeDsflmem oCA Number RMS JurkvPD CM0150381 CA0197300
16:50:14
15:59:39
18:39:2918:08:30 18:37:37
20150303881
. RpT 03/05201s 18:28:14 , T-iIOB|LE (677) 653-?91t
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VPD RAMOS.JOSE '218 1E:30:43 18:30:56 19:0E:27
vPo CERDA.EUGENIO2LI2 1A:2:55 19:06:41
03/06/2015 03:16:0c Page 1 of 1
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type AA Unit Times and Location with OCA's
First Date: o3/06/20't5
furisdiction' vERNoN Last Date: 0310612015
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Unit Time
Deo Officer tlnit Dispatch Enroute OnScene Depart Arrive Remove Comp
20150303899
Vt 03/06/2015 OO:24:52
ctrE TMFFIC STOP S BOYLE AV // LEONIS BL, VERNON
RPT
VPD HERRERA,GUSTI-I19
VPD VALENZUELA.FEIlLlO
VPD LANDA.RAFAEL ,IL1
1
201503039r5
RPT
DeDartmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150383 CA0197300
OO:24:52
00:24:58
00:25:47 00:28:00
16:29:29
00:25:51
09:17:52
01:O'l:12
01:01:12
09:54:04
16:38:24
03/06/2015 08:42:04 BCBG
484R 2761 FRUITLAND AV. VERNON
VPD CERDA.PAULJR *2L12 08:43:22 08:43:38 09:02:29
VPD CERDA,EUGENIO2Lll 09:17:48
20lsul039a,
03/062015 15:55:23
;;'' ,*rr," "ro" 34oo E 26TH VERNoN DeDarh'v oal Na''l,b".r nDrs hfisvPD CR20r50384 C40197300
VPD CERDA.PAUL,JR 2Ll2 15:55:28 16:49:57
: vPD :. CHAVEZ.CELEST2La 15:59:39 15i59:39 16:05:51 16:05:45 16:49:54
20r 50303935
1015 03/06/2015 16:29:28
RpT WARMNT 405 TECATE ROAD, TECATE
VPD CROSS.JEREMY -5D41
03/07/2015 03:23:3i Page I of 1
YERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All Unit Times and Location with OCA's
First Dale: o3tol2o1s
Iurisdiction' vERNoN Last Date: ostort2ols
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Ilnit Timc
Deo Offi.cer Unit Disoatch Enroute OnScene Depart Arrive Remove Como
20150303964
VREC
20r50303973
RPT
20150303986
RPT
20150303997
-RPT
20150304000
RPT
20150304006
RPT
1 015
O3lO7l2O'15 00:27:'lO
REC 4523 E sOTH, VERNON
VPD HERNANDEZ,MIG*1L,I,I
VPD HERRERA,GUSTIlLlO
VPD VALENZUEI-A,FEI1L9
20002R
O3lO7l2O15 16:29:09 tRtS
DeDartment OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150385 CA0197300
9027
O3lO7l2O'15 06:03:11 AT&T MOBtLtTy 8OO 635 6840 4
DOWNEY RD // BANDINI BL, VERNON ;
VPD VALENZUEI .FEf ILg 06:04:32 06:04:33
VPD VASQUEZ.LUIS/L1A12
VPD HERNANDEZ.MIG1L,I1
0310712015 '12:'12:33 SANCHEZ
DeDartmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150386 CA0197300
00:27:10
00:29:46 00:31:59
00:28:56 00:31:25
06:08:18
06:04:55 06:06:30
00:55:56
01 :35:30
00:29:48 01:35:31
06:51:42
06:50:28
06:52:35
13:39:49
17.46:21
'18:09:53
20:40:30
.. :. 487R 3317 E sOTH, /ERNON
VPD CHAVEZ.CELEST-2L12 '16:31 :20 16:34:18 16:34:1 9
0310712015 17:43:46 MARCO MANZANARES
HAWTHORNE AV // VERNON, VERNON
VPD CHAVEZ.CELEST-2L12 12:13:36 12:14:O2 12:36:05
DeDsrtmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150387 CA0197300
Depurtmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150388 CA0197300
DeDurlment OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150389 CA0197300
DeDartmeru OCA Number RMS JurkvPD CR20150390 CA0197300
AGTAR E 52D II SANTA FE AV. VERNON
4440 E DISTRICT BL, VERNON
03/0U2015 (N:18:13
925
VPD SWINFORD,PHILF I L1 1 19:21 :'10 19:22:15 19:28:30
Page 1 of 2
VEKNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All Unit Times ond Location with OCA's
First Date: o3to7l2o15
Jurisdiclion' vERNoN Lasl Dale: o3to7l2o15
Call Number Disp Ten Received Coller
Code Comolaint Address Unit Time
Deo Officer llnit Dispatch Enroute OnScene Deoart Arrive Remove Comp
20150304006RpT 03/072015 19:20:03 GcMEZ STUDTOlols e2s 4440 E DrsrRrcr BL, vERNoN "rff;''*"t ffiIM* #i"lrt#
vPD VASOUEZ-LU|S tLlO '.19.,21:11 19-22:28 lg27:43 20:40:30
VPD EREZ.NICK 1S1 19: 7:41 2O:2O:OO
03/08/2015 il):18:43 Page 2 of 2
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Coll Log Report Type AA Unit Times and Location with OCA's
furisdiction' vERNoN
Firsl Date: o3roSr2ois
Last Date: ouo8r2o15
Call Number Disp Ten
Code
Received
Comolaint
Caller
Address Unit Time
Dep Officer Unit Dispatch Enroute OnScene Depail Arrive Remove Comp
20r50304026
RPT
201s0304030
RPT
03/08/2015 14:13:59
A.207
03/08/2015 15:1'l:57
GTAR
03/08/2015 18:54:02
459
VILLEGAS.RICHA-213
REYNA.JOSE S 211
RAMOS,JOSE 2L2
RODRIGUEZ,FER2S2
CHAVEZ.CELEST2ZS
SARA LEE
52OO S AIAMEDA, VERNON
RAMOS.JOSE '2L2
BNA COLOR INDUSTRY
5OOO E DISTRICT BL, VERNON
PEREZTNICK *151
ZOZAYA.OSCAR JL11
SWINFORD.PHILIl L,I2
DOCHERTY,MICHl LS
REYNA,JOSE S 211
VILLEGAS,RICHA2L3
RODRIGUEZ,FER2S2
14:17:25
14:17.51
'14:17.27
'14:18:27
DeDartment
VPD
15:17:20 't5:30:29
DeDarlmeru OCA NumbervPD CR20150391
14:20:06
'14:20:11
14:20:10
'15:09'.27
16:09:59
RMS Juris
cA0197300
17:30:49
'14:58:19
17:08:37
16:18:19
RMS Juris
cAo197300
RMS Juris
cAo197300
22:48:15
22:3520
22:20:57
22:21:03
22:21:08
RACHELLE
S ATI.ANTIC BL // BANDINI BL. VERNON
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
'14:'15:37
14:15:39
14:15:38
'14:18:27
'15:13:55
OCA Namber
cR20't50392
'17:M:25
16:44:50
22:5529
22:55:28
18:57:22
18:58:20
19:02:51
1 9:'l 1 :35
1 9:'15:20
DeDarlmem OCA NumbervPD CR20150393
'18:59:16
190'l:22
19:03:1 1
19:03:16
19:37:'l 5
't9:37:13
19:29:54
03/09/2015 00:53:5<Page of
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All Unit Times and Location with OCA's
furisdiction' vERNoN
First Date: o3ro9r2o15
Lasl Date: o3ro9r2ol5
Call Number Disp Ten
Code
Caller
Address
Deo Oflicer
Received
Comolaint Unit Time
Unil Dispatch Enroute OnScene Deqart Arrive Remove Comp
20r5m04052
RPT
20150304054
RPT
1015
20150304056
RPT
,.VREC
20rs03040s7
RPT
VI
CITE
20r50304059
101 5
03/09/2015 07:13:13
245
BOHNHOFF LUMBER COMPANY
341,I E 26TH, VERNON
RAMOS,JOSE -218
GAYTAN.LOREN22Ll 1
WINEGAR.JERRY2L92
REYNA,JOSE S 2z.8
NEWTON.TODD M1
Deuartmeru OCA NumbervPD cR20150394
07:16:40
07:16:38
07:22:22
07:17:37
07:22:07
RMS luris
cAo197300
07:40:35
08:09:49
07:34:24
RMS Juris
cAo197300
RMS Juris
c40197300
08:.44:12
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
VPD
07:14:02
07:14:19
07:19:26
07:51:52
07:52:12
07:52:12
DeDartwaent
VPD
07:59:37 08:05:39
OCA Number
cR20150396
08:1 1 :51
08:1 1 :51
O8:'11:47
08:11:46
O8:'l'l:47
08:46:41
09:51:49
09:51:49
09:51 :49
O3lOgl2O15 07:51:52
WRNTSVC 6336 ARBUTUS, HUNTINGTON PARK
VPD ONOPA,DANIEL -5D34
VPD ESCOBEDO,ALE}5D23
VPD MARTINEZ,GABR5D3l
03/09/2015 07:57:03
REC 21S5 E37TH. VERNON
RAMOS,JOSE '2L8
03/09/201 5 08:09:47
TMFFIC STOP E VERNON AV // DOWNEY RD, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN,LORENZ2L1l
O3lO9l2O15 08:23:13
DET 3124 MISSOURI. SOUTHGATE
VPD MARTINEZ,GABR-5D31
VPD ESCOBEDO,ALE)6D23
VPD ONOPA.DANIEL 5D34
Deparlmeru OCA NumbervPD CM0150395
08:09:50
08:23:13
08:23:43
08:23:43
03/10/2015 (N:53:4(Page of 4
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All Unit Times and Location with OCA's
Finl Dale: 03/0912015
Jurisdiction: vERNoN Last Date: o3ro9/20'15
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Unit Time
Deo Oflicer lJnit DisDalch Enroute OnScene DeDart Arrive Remove Comp
20rs0304063
RPT
CITE
VI
20150304066
RPT
VI
CITE
20150304072
VI
CITE
RPT
03/09/20'15 08:46:25
TRAFFIC STOP DOWNEY RD // sOTH, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN.LORENZ2Ll l
DeDartmen OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150397 CA0197300
08:46:25
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03/09/2015 09:29:10
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03/09/2015 '10:35:39
VCK
O3|O92O15 12:50132
WARRANT 4305 S SANTA FE AV, VERNON
VPD MARTINEZ.GABR'5D31
03/09/2015 13:45i20
TMFFIC STOP 3345 E SLAUSON AV, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN,LOREN?2111
09.04:06
10:12:59
1 1r05:23
13:05:08
14.13:55
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1015
20150304083
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CITE
DeDarlmeru OCA Numbq RMS JurisvPD CR20'150401 C40',r97300
12 50 32
DeDo meru OCA Namber RMS JurisvPD CR20150402 CA0197300
13 45:20
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VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Coll Log Report Type All Unit Times and Location with OCA's
Firsl Date: o3/o9r2ot5
lurisdiclion' vERNoN Last Date: o3ro9/2015
Call Number Disp Ten Received Caller
Code Comolaint Address anil Time
Dep Officer [Init Dispatch Enroute OnScene Depart Arrive Remove Comp
20t50304087
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20150304085
C;TE 03/09/2015 14:14:18
vt TRAFFIC STOP LEONIS BL // ALCOA AV, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN,LORENZ-2111
VPD GAYTAN.LORENT2L1l
20150304091 RpT 03/09/2015 15:05:00
ctrE TRAFFTC STOP LEONIS BL // PACIFIC BL, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN,T-ORENU2L11
Vt 03/09/2015 17:54:47
C1TE TRAFFIC STOP S SANTA FE Av tl57TH, VERNoN
RPT
SRVD
VPD GAYTAN.LORENZ2Ill
DeDortmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150403 CA0197300
'14:14:18
15:05:03
14:41:49
1 5:26.10
18:28:30
20r5030{0E9RpT 03/09/2015 14:52:47 KC A COMPANY
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vPD MOS.JOSE 218 l5iOO:16 15:00:41 15:38:49
14:43:16
Deparlmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150405 cA0197300
i5:05:04
Depsrtmeil OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150407 cA0197300
17:54:47
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03/10/2015 (N:53:4(Page 3 of I
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All Unit Times and Location with OCA's
Fbsl Dale: o3ro9/20r5
Jurisdiction: vERNoN Lasl Dale: o3ro9/2015
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Unil Time
Deo Officer Unit DisDatch Enroule Onscene DeDart Anive Remove Como
20rs0304102
RPT
VI
20150304112
RPT
03/09/2015 18:12:53 FOUR SEASONS
2801 E VERNON AV. VERNON
VPD RAMOS.JOSE '218 18115:25 18:15:3E 1820:42
DeDartme OCA Numbu RMS JurhvPD CR20'150408 C40197300
DeDartme OCA Number RMS .lurhvPD CR20150409 CA0197300
18:56:12
O3|O9DO15 23:17:23
2OOO,1 E VERNON AV// SEVILLE AV. VERNON
VPD ZOZAYA.OSCAR 1112
VPD OOCHERTY,MICHlL,IO
VPD HERMNDEZ,EDV,I L,I l
VPD SWINFORD.PHILIl L9
VPD ESTMDA.IGNACLI S1
VPD DOCHERTY.MICT2IS
231917 23:25:51
23:39:54
23:31:21
23.1920 23120106
23:30:51
23:21 :'19 23124:53
23:47:48
23:55:03
23155102
23155102
23:55:03
23:55:03
0Y10n015 A:53:L Page I of I
VERNON POLI CE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All Unit Times and Location with OCA's
First Date: ogllot2ols
furisdiction' vERNoN Last Date: o3/ro/201s
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comolaint
Caller
Address Unit Time
Deo Oflicer Unit Disoatch Enroute OnScene Deoart Arrive Remove Comp
20r50304r26
RPT
20150304131
RPT
VI
CITE
201s0304r4r
RPT
201s0384146
RPT
VI
CITE
20r$304148
RPT
VI
CITE
O3l1Ol2O15 06:17:38 CHARLTES pRtDE MEAT
5O3R 5699 S DISTRICT BL. VERNON
VPD HERNANDEZ.EDWLll
VPD MADRIGAL,IIIARI/21'll
VPD NEWTON,TODD M1
03l'1012015 07:10:'15
TMFFIC STOP AI-AMEDA II22ND, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN,LORENT2LI?
0311012015 08:54:53 BCBG
484R 2761 FRUITI.AND AV, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN,LOREN7"2L12
031'tOl2O15 10.37:07
TRAFFIC STOP LEONIS BL // ALCOA AV, VERNON
DeDarlmem OCA Number RMS lurisvPD CR20150411 CA0197300
06:19:57 06:26:53
07:00:46 07:07:10
09:55:3'l
07:26:53
0311012015 10:07:35
TRA.FFIC srclp ' MALBURG wy /i sr.AUSoN AV. vERNoN DeDartmeru oCA Number RMS Juris. vPD CR2015M12 CA0197300
DeDartmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150410 cA0197300
07:1 0:1 5
10:07:35
DeDurtmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150413 CA0197300
10:37:07
09:57:32
09:57:32
07:41:26
'l0:35:22
11:07:42VPD GAYTAN.LORENT2L1?
20150304158C|TE 03/10/2015 12:03:59
VI RAFFIC SIOP E 57IH // SANIA FE AV' VERNON DE'AfuNaNI OCA NA'fibET RMS JI./fi'vPo cR20150414 CA0197300
03/11/2015 04:?4:42 Page 1 of 3
VERN ON POLI CE DEPARTMENT
Call Log Report Type All Unit Times and Location with OCA's
Fbsl Dale: ou1ot2o15
Jurisdiction: vERNoN Lasl Dale: o3no/20t5
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Complaint
Caller
Address Unit Time
Dep Officer Unil Disoatch Enroute OnScene Deparl Arrive Remove Comp
20r 50304158
CITE
VI
20150304160
CITE
VI
20t50304t62
VI
03/10/2015 12:03:59
TRAFFIC STOP E 57TH // SANTA FE AV. VERNON
VPD GAYTAN.LORENZ2Ll2
0311012015 13112140
TRAFFIC STOP 2928 LEONIS BL. VERNON
VPD GAYTAN.LORENZ2Ll2
03/10/20'15 l3:46:35
TRAFFIC STOP E 49TH // SANTA FE AV, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN,LOREN?2L12
03/'10/2015'16:'17:48
TRAFFIC STOP
DeDarlmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR2015M14 CA0197300
12.O4:11
DeDartmem OCA Number RIIIS JurisvPD CR20150415 CA0't97300
13112 44
Departmeru OCA Numbq RMS JurisvPD CR20150416 CA0197300
l3:46:36
DeDo,Tmem OCA Number RMS JutisvPD CR201504'17 CA0197300
16:17:49
DeDsrlmeru OC,4 Numbq RMS JurisvPD CR20't50418 CA0197300
16:43:23
Deosrlmem OCA Numbet RMS JurisvPD CR20150419 C40197300
18:10:00
DeDsrlmem OCA Numhq RMS JurisvPD CR20'|5(X20 C40197300
'13:00:50
13:41:52
14 12:16
17:04:01
18i30:50
16:4t 19
20150304178
CITE
VI
20t 50304179
CITE
VI
201503041t3
VI
PACIFIC BL // LEONIS BL, VERNON
VPD GAYTAN LOREN22L12
2303 E 55TH. VERNON
VPD GAYTAN.LOREN2'2112
201503041E4
RPT
O3l1Ot2O15 16143123
TPAFFIC STOP
03/'10/20'15'18:'16:59
GTAR
03/'10/20'15 18:10:00
TRAFFIC STOP PACIFIC BL // 46TH. VERNON
VPD GAYTAN,LORENZ2Ll2
N/11nU5 U:54:1i
4903 PACIFIC BL. VERNON
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VER.NON POLI CE DEPARTMENT
Coll Log Report Type AA Unit Times and Location with OCA's
First Date: o3t1ot2o1s
furisdiction' vERNoN Last Date: 03r10/201s
Call Number Disp Ten Received
Code Comploint
CaUer
Address Unit Time
Dep Oflicer Unit Dispatch Enroute OnScene Deoarl Arrive Remove Como
2015m04r84
RPT
2015030419s
RPT
VI
CITE
0311012015 1 8:16:59
GTAR
0311012015 22:32:36
TMFFIC STOP BANDINI BL// SUNOL DR, VERNON
VPD HERNANDEZ,MIG'1L3
VPD HERNANDEZ.EDVlL2
DeDorTmeru OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR20150420 CA0197300
Departmem OCA Number RMS JurisvPD CR2015042'l C40197300
22:32:37
22:32:40 22:35:21
4903 PACIFIC BL. VERNON
VPD MMOS.JOSE *2LB 18:20:03 '18:20:04 18:24:18 18:45:23
23:27:07
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RECEIVED
APR 01 2015
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RECEIVED
MAR 2 q 2015
CITY ADMINISTR N
TO:
FROM:
RE:
STAFF REPORT
HonorableMayorandcityCouncil
^ o nr- -^, &r'u'(Carlos Fandino Jr., Director of Vernon Gas & Electric (
Base Contract with CRC Marketing, Inc. for Sale and Purchase of Natural
Gas (the "NAESB Contract")
VERNON GAS & ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT
April 7,2015
Recommendations
It is recommended that the City Council:
Find that the approval requested in this staff report is exempt under the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section
15301(b), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect
on the environment; and
Authorize the Director of Gas & Electric to execute the North American Energy
Standards Board ("NAESB") contract by and between the City of Vernon ("City")
and CRC Marketing, Inc. ("CRC") in substantially the same form as attached to the
staff report, for the purpose of buying and selling natural gas to or from CRC, in
compliance with the general terms established in the agreement. It is further
recommended that the City Council find that, pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code
$2.17.12(AX6), competitive bidding is not required because these are contracts for
gas and/or electrical power for the city's power utility, and that it would be
commercially unreasonable to procure the gas or electricity through standard bidding
or request for proposal procedures.
Background
The City of Vernon owns and operates a municipal natural gas distribution system for supplying
the City's municipal electric system with natural gas and providing natural gas to businesses and
industries within the City. The City desires to sell and purchase natural gas to or from CRC,
under general terms and conditions published by the NAESB. The City has determined that it is
l.
to the City's advantage, and in the public interest of the customers and residents of the City, to
enter into a contract with CRC for the purchase and sale of natural gas.
This agreement constitutes general terms and conditions only and does not obligate the City to
enter into a specific purchase or sale transaction; however, the result of fully executing the
agreement will provide the ability for the City to transact with CRC. The City has similar
agreements in place with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), BP Energy, Shell
Energy, Southern Califomia Gas Company, EDF Trading North America, LLC, Anahau Energy,
ConocoPhillips, and Iberdrola.
The key objectives of the agreement with CRC are as follows:
o To expand the City's counterparty pool
o Create an opportunity for better pricing and liquidity
o To maximize trading capability
Vernon Gas & Electric staff recommends that the base NAESB Contract with CRC be approved.
Attached herewith is a copy of the proposed Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas
with CRC Marketing.
Fiscal Impact
The base agreement with CRC will provide Vernon flexibility to buy and sell natural gas as
needs dictate, which could potentially produce a monetary benefit for the City. The exact
financial impact of this agreement is unknown at this time.
Attachments
Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas
This Base Contract is entered into as of the following date:
The parties to this Base Contract are the following
Copyright O 2006 North American Energy Standards Board, lnc. NAESB Standard 6 3 1
All Rights Reserved Page 1 of 13 September 5, 2006
PARTY A
CRC Marketing, lnc.
PARTY NAME PARry B
CITY OF VERNON
111 W. Ocean Blvd Suite 800
Long Beach, CA 90802 ADORESS Light & Power Dept.
4305 Santa Fe Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058
AUS'IVESS WEBS'TE www.city ofvernon.org
CONTRACT NUMBER
07-938-7872 D.U.N.S@NUMBER 06-088-3022
EI us reoemL: 46-5660941
r-.I OTHER:
TAX ID NUMBERS Ex us reoeRRL: 95-6ooo8o8
I-I OTHER:
Delaware JURISDICT'ON OF
OPGANITATION
I Corporation E tuc
I Limited Partnership
E t-t-P
f] Partnership
E other:
COMPANY TYPE
E Corporation E LLC
EI timited Partnership E Partnership
E t-t-P I other: CityofVernon,a
Chartered City and Municipal Corporation of the State of
California
California Resources Corporation
GUARANTOR
(IF APPLICABLEI
CONTACT INFORMATION
ATTN:
TEL#:
EMAIL:
FAX#:
. COMMERCIAL
ATrN: Shawn Sharifzadeh & Efrain Sandoval
TEL#: 323-826-3625 FAX#: 323-826-3629
EMAIL: sshailf@ci.vernon.ca.us & esandoval@ci.vernon.ca,us
A77l\l; Gas Scheduling
TEL#: 562-283-2123 FAX#: 310-773-0601
EitArL.' GasSched@crc.com
. SCHEDULING
ATTN: Shawn ShariEadeh & Efrain Sandoval
TEL*: 323-826-3625 FAX#: 323-826-3629
EMAIL: ssharil@ci.vernon.ca.us & esandoval@ci.vernon.ca, us
Ar7 r.' Contracts
TEL#: 562-283-2143 FAX#: 310-773-0611
Erl AtL: Contacts@crc.com
. CONTRACTAND
LEGAL NOTICES
ATTN:
TEL#:
EMAIL:
Hema Patel
323-583-8811 Ext 292 FAX#: 323-826-1431
h oatel@c i.v ernon, ca. us
A77rV.' Credlt
tEL* 562-283-21# FAX#: 3{0-773{610
EltArL.' Credlt@crc.com
. CREDIT
ATTN: Javiet Valdez
TEL#: 323-583-8811 Ext.825 FAX#: 323-826-1431
EMAIL: ivaldez@ci.vemon.ca. us
ATTN: Confirmations Department
TEL#: 562-283-214 FAX#: 310-773{613
EMAIL: Ga3Oonfirms@crc.com
. TRANSACTION
CONFIRMATIONS
ATTN: Edwin Oehpa
TEL#: 323-583-O811 Ert'.227 FAX#: 323-826-3629
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ACCOUNTING !NFORMATION
CRC Marketing, lnc.
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Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas
(Continued)
This Base Contract incorporates by reference for all purposes the General Terms and Conditions for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas
published by the North American Energy Standards Board. The parties hereby agree to the following provisions offered in said General
Terms and Conditions. ln the event the parties fail to check a box, the specified default provision shall apply. Select the aoorooriate box(es)
from each section:
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Section 1.2 A Oral (default)
Transaction OR
Procedure ! Written
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No Additional
lndebtedness
E Party A: .
E Party B: .
Events of Default (default)
Cross Default
Section 10.2
Additional
Events of
Default
! Transactional Cross Default
Soecifi ed Transactions:
Section 2.7 X 2 Business Days after receipt (default)
Confirm ORDeadline tr Business Days after receipt
tr Seller (default)
Section 2.8 OR
Confirming tr BuyerParty ORtr Other: CRC Marketing, lnc.
Section 3.2 X Cover Standard (default)
Performance OR
Obligation tr Spot Price Standard
:ff;'"" ]o
t t 8o* =.,,, rermination Damases Applv (default)
l-tllit^tltt tr Early Termination Damages Do Not Applyuamages
Note: The following Spot Price Publication applies to both of the
immediately preceding.
Section 10.3.2
Other
Agreement
Setoffs
E Other Agreement Setoffs Apply (default)
EI Bilateral (default)
I Triangular
ORtr Other Agreement Setoffs Do Not Apply
Section 2.31
Spot Price
Publication
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Gas Daily Midpoint (default)
Section 6 I Buyer Pays At and After Delivery Point (default) ORTaxes tr Seller Pays Before and At Delivery Point
Section 7.2 A 2$h Day of Month following Month of delivery (default)
Payment ORDate tr Day of Month following Month of delivery
Section 15.5
Choice Of Law California
Section 7.2 tr Wire transfer (default)
Method of tr Automated Clearinghouse Credit (ACH)
Payment tr Check Section 15.10 Xo Confidentiality applies (default)
confidentiality d confioentiality does not appty
Section 7.7 EI_ Netting applies (default)
Netting J* ,rt"uing does not appry
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Special Provisions:Number of sheets attached: One
Addendum(s):
lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Base Contract in duplicate.
CRC MARKETING, INC.PARTY NAME
By
SIGNATURE
Bv
J. Parks Wesson PRINTED NAME
Vice President TITLE
SECTION 1.
General Terms and Conditions
Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas
PURPOSE AND PROCEDURES
1.1 . These General Terms and Conditions are intended to facilitate purchase and sale transactions of Gas on a Firm or
lnterruptible basis. "Buyer" refers to the party receiving Gas and "Seller" refers to the party delivering Gas. The entire agreement
1 .3. lf a sending party's Transaction Confirmation is materially different from the receiving party's understanding of the agreement
referred to in Section 1.2, such receiving party shall notify the sending party via facsimile, EDI or mutually agreeable electronic means by
the Confirm Deadline, unless such receiving party has previously sent a Transaction Confirmation to the sending party. The failure of the
receiving party to so notifo the sending party in writing by the Confirm Deadline constitutes the receiving party's agreement to the terms of
the transaction described in the sending party's Transaction Confirmation. lf there are any material differences between timely sent
Transaction Confirmations goveming the same transaction, then neither Transaction Confirmation shall be binding until or unless such
differences are resolved including the use of any evidence that clearly resolves the differences in the Transaction Confirmations. ln the
event of a conflict among the terms of (i) a binding Transaction Confirmation pursuant to Section 1.2, (ii) the oral agreement of the parties
which may be evidenced by a recorded conversation, where the parties have selected the Oral Transaction Procedure of the Base
Contract, (iii) the Base Contract, and (iv) these General Terms and Conditions, the terms of the documents shall govem in the priority
listed in this sentence.
1,4, The parties agree that each party may electronically record all telephone conversations with resped to this Contract between
their respective employees, without any special or further notice to the other party. Each party shall obtain any ne@ssary consent of its
agents and employees to such recording. Where the parties have selected the Oral Transaction Procedure in Section 1.2 of the
Base Contract, the parties agree not to contest the validity or enforceability of telephonic recordings entered into in accordance with the
requirements of this Base Contract.
SECTION 2.DEFINITIONS
The terms set forth below shall have the meaning ascribed to them below. Other terms are also defined elsewhere in the Contract
and shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein.
2.1 . "Additional Event of Default" shall mean Transactional Cross Default or lndebtedness Cross Default, each as and if
selected by the parties pursuant to the Base Contract.
2.2. "Affiliate" shall mean, in relation to any person, any entity controlled, directly or indirectly, by the person, any entity that controls,
directly or indirectly, the person or any entity directly or indirectly under common control with the person. For this purpose, "control" of any
entity or person means ownership of at least 50 percent of the voting power of the entity or person.
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between the shall be the Contract as defined in
The parties have selected either the "Oral Transaction Procedure" or the "Written Transaction Procedure" as indicated on
the Base Contract.
Orat Transaction Procedure:
1.2. The parties will use the following Transaction Confirmation procedure. Any Gas purchase and sale transaction may be
effectuated in an EDI transmission or telephone conversation with the offer and acceptance constituting the agreement of the
parties. The parties shall be legally bound from the time they so agree to transaction terms and may each rely thereon. Any such
transactlon shall be considered a "writing" and to have been "signed". Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the parties agree
that Confirming Pa(y shall, and the other party may, confirm a telephonic transaction by sending the other party a Transaction
Confirmation by facsimile, EDI or mutually agreeable electronic means within three Business Days of a transaction covered by this
Section 1.2 (Oral Transaction Procedure) provided that the failure to send a Transaction Confirmation shall not invalidate the oral
agreement of the parties. Confirming Party adopts its confirming letterhead, or the like, as its signature on any Transaction
Confirmation as the identification and authentication of Confirming Party. lf the Transaction Confirmation contains any provisions
other than those relating to the commercial terms of the transaction (i.e., price, quantity, performance obligation, delivery point,
period of delivery andlor transportation conditions), which modify or supplement the Base Contract or General Terms and
Conditions of this Contract (e.g., arbitration or additional representations and warranties), such provisions shall not be deemed to
be accepted pursuant to Section 1.3 but must be expressly agreed to by both parties; provided that the foregoing shall not
invalidate any transaction agreed to by the parties
Written Transaction Procedure:
1.2. The parties will use the following Transaction Confirmation procedure. Should the pa(ies come to an agreement regarding
a Gas purchase and sale transaction for a particular Delivery Period, the Confirming Party shall, and the other party may, record
that agreement on a Transaction Confirmation and communicate such Transaction Confirmation by facsimile, EDI or mutually
agreeable electronic means, to the other party by the close of the Business Day following the date of agreement. The parties
acknowledge that their agreement will not be binding until the exchange of nonconflicting Transaction Confirmations or the
Dassaqe of the Confirm Deadline without obiection from the receiving party, as provided in Section 1.3.
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2.3. "Altemative Damages" shall mean such damages, expressed in dollars or dollars per lvllvlBtu, as lhe parties shall agree upon in
the Transaclion Confirmation, in the event either Seller or Buyer fails to perform a Firm obligation to deliver Gas in the case of Seller or to
receive Gas in the case of Buyer.
2.4. "Base Contract" shall mean a contracl executed by the parties that incorporates these General Terms and Conditions by
reference; that specifies the agreed seledions of provisions contained herein; and that sets forth other information required herein and any
Special Provisions and addendum(s) as identified on page one.
2.5. "British thermal unit' or "Btu" shall mean the lntemational BTU, which is also called the Btu (lT)
2.6. "Business Day(s)" shall mean Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Banking Holidays for transactions in the U.S.
2.7. "Confirm Deadline" shall mean 5:00 p.m in the receiving party's time zone on the second Business Day following the
Day a Transaction Conflrmation is received or, if applicable, on the Business Day agreed to by the parties in the Base Contract;
provided, iI the Transaction Confirmation is time stamped after 5:00 p.m in the receiving party's time zone, it shall be deemed
received at the opening of the next Business Day.
2.8. "Confirming Party" shall mean the party designated in the Base Contracl to prepare and forward Transaclion Confrmations to the
other party.
2.9. "Contract" shall mean the legally-binding relationship established by (i)the Base Contract, (ii) any and all binding
Transaction Conflrmations and (iii) where the parties have selected the Oral Transaction Procedure in Section 'l 2 of the Base
Contract, any and all transactions that lhe parties have entered into through an EDI transmission or by telephone, but that have not
been confirmed in a binding Transaction Contirmation, all of which shall form a single integrated agreement between the parties
2.10. "Contract Price" shall mean the amount expressed in U.S.
purchase of Gas as agreed to by the parties in a transaction.
2-.11. "Contract Quantity" shall mean the quantity of Gas to be
transaction.
Dollars per MlVlBtu to be paid by Buyer to Seller for the
delivered and taken as agreed to by the parties in a
2.12. "Cover Standard", as referred to in Section 3 2, shall mean that if there is an unexcused failure to take or deliver any
quantity of Gas pursuant to this Contract, then the performing party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) if Buyer is the
pertorming party, obtain Gas, (or an alternate fuel if elected by Buyer and replacement Gas is not available), or (ii) if Seller is the
performin! part!, sett Gas, in either case, at a price reasonable for the delivery or production area, as applicable, consistent with:
ihe amouit of notice provided by the nonperforming party; the immediacy of the Buyer's Gas consumption needs or Seller's Gas
sales requirements, as applicable; the quantities involved; and the anticipated length of failure by the nonperforming party.
2.13. "Credit Support Obligation(s)' shall mean any obligation(s) to provide or establish credit support ror, or on behal, of, a
party to this Contract iuch as cash, an irrevocable standby letter of credit, a margin agreement, a prepayment, a security interest in
an asset, guaranty, or other good and sufficient security of a continuing nature
2.14. "Day" shall mean a period of 24 consecutive hours, coextensive with a "day" as defined by the Receiving Transporter in
a particular transaction.
2.15. ',Oelivery Period" shall be the period during which deliveries are to be made as agreed to by the parlies in a transactron.
2.16. "Delivery Point(s)" shall mean such point(s) as are agreed to by the parties in a transaclion.
2.17. "EDl" shall mean an electronic data interchange pursuant to an agreement entered into by the parties, specifically
relating to the communic€lion of Transaction Confirmations under this Contracl.
2.18. "EFp" shall mean the purchase, sale or exchange of natural Gas as the "physical" side of an exchange for physical
transaction involving gas futures contracts. EFP shall incorporate the meaning and remedies of "Firm", provided that a party's
excuse for nonperf6ritance of its obligations to deliver or receive Gas will be governed by the rules of the relevant futures
exchange regulated under the Commodity Exchange Act.
2.19. "Firm" shall mean that either party may interrupt its performance without liability only to the extent that such
performance is prevented for reasons of Force Majeure; provided, however, that during Force Majeure interruptions, the party
invoking Force Maleure may be responsible for any lmbalance Charges as set forth in Section 4.3 related to its interruption after
the no;ination is made to the Transporter and until the change in deliveries and/or receipts is conlirmed by the Transporter
2.7O. "Gas" shall mean any mixture of hydrocarbons and noncombustible gases in a gaseous state consisting primarily of
methane.
7.21. "Guaranto/' shall mean any entity that has provided a guaranty of the obligations ofa party hereunder.
7-72. "lmbalance Charges" shall mean any fees, penalties, costs or charges (in cash or in kind) assessed by a Transporter for
failure to satisfy the Transporter's balance and/or nomination requirements
2.23. "lndebtedness Cross Default" shall mean if selected on the Base Contract by the parties with respect to a party, that it
or its Guarantor, i, any, experiences a default, or similar condition or event however therein deflned, under one or more
agreements or instruments, individually or collectively, relating to indebtedness (such indebtedness to include any obligation
whether present or future, contingent or otherwise, as principal or surety or otheMise) for the payment or repayment of borrowed
money in an aggregate amount greater than the threshold specified in the Base Contract with respect to such party or its
Guarantor, if any, which results in such indebtedness becoming immediately due and payable.
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2.24. "lnterruptible" shall mean that either party may interrupt its performance at any time for any reason, whether or not
caused by an event of Force Majeure, with no liability, except such interrupting party may be responsible for any lmbalance
Charges as set forth in Section 4.3 related to its interruption after the nomination is made lo the Transporter and until the change in
deliveries and/or receipts is confirmed by Transporter.
2.25. "MMBtu" shall mean one million British lhermal units, which is equivalent to one dekatherm
2.26. "Month" shall mean the period beginning on the first Day of the calendar month and ending immediately prior to the
commencement of the lirst Day of the next calendar month.
2.27 . "Payment Date" shall mean a date, as indicated on the Base Contract, on or before which payment is due Seller for Gas
received by Buyer in the previous Month.
2.78. "Receiving Transporler" shall mean the Transporter receiving Gas at a Delivery Point, or absent such receiving
Transporter, the Transporter delivering Gas at a Delivery Point.
2.29. "scheduled Gas" shall mean the quantity of Gas c,onfirmed by Transporte(s) for movemenl, transportation or
management
2.30. "Specified Transaction(s)" shall mean any other transadion or agreement between the parties for the purchase, sale or
exchange of physical Gas, and any other transadion or agreement identified as a Specified Transacljon under the Base Contracl.
2.31. "Spot Price " as referred to in Section 3.2 shall mean the price listed in the publication indicated on the Base Contract,
under the listing applicable to the geographic location closest in proximity to the Delivery Point(s) Ior the relevant Day; provided, if
there is no single price published for such location for such Day, but there is published a range of prices, then the Spot Price shall
be the average of such high and low prices. lf no price or range of prices is published for such Day, then the Spot Price shall be
the average of the following: (i) the price (determined as stated above) for the first Day for which a price or range of prices is
publishedlhat next precedes the relevant Day; and (ii) the price (determined as stated above) for the flrst Day for which a price or
range of prices is published that next follows the relevant Day
2.3?. "Transaction Conflrmation" shall mean a document, similar to ihe form of Exhibit A, setting forth the terms of a
transaction formed pursuant to Section 'l for a particular Delivery Period
2.33. "Transactional Cross Default'shall mean iI selected on the Base Contract by the parties with respect to a party, that it
shall be in default, however therein defined, under any Specified Transaction.
7.34. 'Termination Option" shall mean the opton of either party to terminate a transaction in the event that the other party fails to
perform a Firm obligation to deliver Gas in the case of Seller orlo receive Gas in the case of Buyer for a designated number of days during a
period as specified on the applicable Transaclion Confirmation.
2.35. "Transporte(s)" shall mean all Gas gathering or pipeline companies, or local distribution companies, acling in the capacity of a
transporter, transporling Gas for Seller or Buyer upstream or dowrstream, respedively, of the Delivery Point pucuant to a particular
transaction.
SECTION 3. pERFoRMANoE oBLtGArloN
3.1 . Seller agrees to sell and deliver, and Buyer agrees to rec€ive and purchase, the Contrad Ouantity for a particular transaction in
accordance with the terms of the Contracl. Sales and purchases will be on a Firm or lnteruptjble basis, as agreed to by the parties in a
The parties have selected either the "Cover Standard" or the "Spot Price Standard" as indicated on the Base Contract.
3.2. The sole and exclusive remedy ot the parties in the event of a breach of a Firm obligation to deliver or receive Gas shall
be recovery of the fotlowing: (i) in the event of a breach by Seller on any Day(s), payment by Seller to Buyer in an amount equal to
the positiv; difference, if iny, between the purchase price paid by Buyer utilizrng the Cover Standard and the Contract Price,
adjusted for commercially reasonable differences in transporlation costs to or from the Delivery Point(s), multiplied by the
difierence between the C;ntract Quantity and the quantity actually delivered by Seller for such Day(s) excluding any quantity for
which no replacement is available; or (ii) in the event of a breach by Buyer on any Day(s), payment by Buyer to Seller in the
amount equal to the positive difference, if any, between the Contract Price and the price received by Seller utilizing the Cover
Standard ior the resale of such Gas, adjusted for commercially reasonable differences in transportation costs to or from the
Detivery Point(s), multiplied by the difference between the Contract Ouantity and the quantity actually taken by Buyer for such
Day(s)
'excluding
any quantity for which no sale is available; and (iii) in the event that Buyer has used commercially reasonable
etforts to replaCe the Gas or Seller has used commercially reasonable efforts to sell the Gas to a third party, and no such
replacement or sale is available for all or any portion of the Contract Quantity of Gas, then in addition to (D or (iD above, as
applicable, the sole and exclusive remedy of the performing party with respect to the Gas not replaced or sold shall be an amount
equal to any unfavorable difference between the Contract Price and the Spot Price, adjusted for such transportation to the
applicable Delivery Point, multiplied by the quantity of such Gas not replaced or sold lmbalance Charges shall not be recovered
under this Section 3 2, but Seller and/or Buyer shall be responsible for lmbalance Charges, if any, as provided in Section 4.3. The
amount of such unfavorable ditference shall be payable five Business Days after presentation of the performing party's invoice,
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Price Standard:
3.2. The sole and exclusive remedy of the parties in the evenl of a breach of a Firm obligation to deliver or receive Gas shall be
recovery of the following: (i) in the event of a breach by Seller on any Day(s), payment by Seller to Buyer in an amount equal to lhe
difference between the Contract Quantity and the actual quantity delivered by Seller and received by Buyer for such Day(s),
multiplied by the posilive difference, if any, obtained by subtracling the Contract Price from the Spot Price; or (ii) in the event of a
breach by Buyer on any Day(s), payment by Buyer to Seller in an amount equal to the difference between the Contract Ouantity
and the actual quantity delivered by Seller and received by Buyer ror such Day(s), multiplied by the positive difference, if any,
obtained by subtracting the applicable Spot Price from the Contract Price lmbalance Charges shall not be recovered under this
Section 3.2, but Seller and/or Buyer shall be responsible for lmbalance Charges, if any, as provided in Section 4.3. The amount of
such unfavorable difference shall be payable five Business Days after presentation of the performing party's invoice, which shall
set forth the basis uDon which such amount was calculated
3.3. Notwithstanding Section 3.2, the parties may agree to Alternative Damages in a Transaction Confirmation executed in
writing by both parties.
3.4. ln addition to Sections 3.2 and 3.3, the parties may provide for a Termination Option in a Transaction Conlirmation
executed in writing by both parties. The Transaction Confirmation containing the Termination Option will designate the length of
nonperformance triggering the Termination Option and the procedures for exercise thereof, how damages for nonperformance will
be compensated, and how liquidation costs will be calculated
SECTION 4. TMNSpoRTATToN, NoMrNATroNS, AND TMBALANcES
4.1 . Seller shall have the sole responsibility for transporting fie Gas to the Delivery Point(s). Buyer shall have the sole responsibility
for transporting the Gas ftom the Delivery Point(s).
4.2. The parties shall coordinate their nomination aclivities, giving sufficient time to meet the deadlines of the affec{ed Transporter(s).
Each party shall give the other party timely prior Notice, suffcient to meet the requirements of all Transporte(s) involved in the transadion, of
the quantities of Gas to be delivered and purchased each Day Should either party bemme aware that aciual deliveries at the Delivery
Point(s) are greater or lesser than the Scheduled Gas, such party shall promptly notry the other party.
4.3. The parties shall use commercially reasonable efiorts to avoid imposition of any lmbalance Charges. lf Buyer or Seller receives
an invoice fom a Transporter that indudes lmbalance Charges, the parties shall determine the validity as well as the cause of such
lmbalance Charges. lf the lmbalance Charges were incuned as a result of Buye/s receipt of quantjties of Gas greater than or less than the
Scheduled Gas, then Buyer shall pay for such lmbalance Charges or reimburse Seller for such lmbalance Charges paid by Seller. lf the
lmbalance Charges were incured as a result of Selleis delivery ofquantities of Gas greater than or less than the Scheduled Gas, then Seller
shall pay for such lmbalance Charges or reimburse Buyer for such lmbalance Charges paid by Buyer.
SECTION 5. QUALITY AND MEASUREMENT
All Gas delivered by Seller shall meet the pressure, quality and heat content requirements of the Receiving Transporter The unit of quanry
measurement for purposes of this Contract shall be one NillvlBtu dry lvleasurement of Gas quantities hereunder shall be in accordance with
the established procedures ofthe Receiving Transporter.
SECTION 6. TAXES
SECTION 7. BTLLTNG, pAyMENr, AND AUDrr
7 .1 . Seller shall invoice Buyer for Gas delivered and received in the preceding Month and for any other applicable charges, providing
suppodng documentation acceptable in industry prac{ice to supporl lhe amount charged lf the aclual quantity delivered is not known by the
billing date, billing will be prepared based on the quantity of Scheduled Gas. The invoiced quantity will then be adjusted to the aclual quantity
on the following Month's billing or as soon thereafter as ac{ual delivery information is available.
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The parties have selected either "Buyer Pays At and After Delivery Poinf' or "Seller Pays Before and At Delivery Point" as
indicated on the Base Contract
Buver Pavs At and After Deliverv Point:
Seller shall pay or cause to be paid all taxes, fees, levies, penalties, licenses or charges imposed by any govemment authority ('Taxes")
on or with respecl to the Gas prior to the Delivery Point(s). Buyer shall pay or cause to be paid all Taxes on or with respecl to the Gas at
the Delivery Point(s) and all Taxes afrer the Delivery Point(s). lf a party is required to remil or pay Taxes that are the other party's
responsibility hereunder, the party responsible for such Taxes shall promptly reimburse the other party for such Taxes. Any party entitled
to an exemDtion from anv such Taxes or charoes shall fumish the other oartv anv necessarv documentation thereof.
Seller Pavs Before and At Deliverv Point:
Seller shall pay or cause to be paid all taxes, fees, levies, penalties, licenses or charges imposed by any government authority ("Taxes")
on or with respect to the Gas prior to the Delivery Point(s) and all Taxes at the Delivery Point(s) Buyer shall pay or cause to be paid all
Taxes on or with respecl lo the Gas afrer the Delivery Point(s). lf a party is required to remit or pay Taxes that are the other pa(y's
responsibility hereunder, the party responsible for such Taxes shall promptly reimburse the other party for such Taxes. Any party entitled
to an exemDlion from anv such Taxes or charqes shall fumish the other oartv anv necessarv documentation thereof
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7 .2. Buyer shall remit the amount due under Sedion 7 'l in the manner specilied in the Base Contracl, in immediately available funds,
on or bebre the later of the Payment Date or 10 Days after receipt of the invoice by Buyer; provided that if the Payment Date is not a
Business Day, payment is due on the next Business Day following that date. ln the event any payments are due Buyer hereunder, payment
to Buyer shall be made in accordance with this Section 7 2.
7.3.ln the event payments become due pursuant to Sections 3.2 or 3.3, the performing party may submit an invoice to the
nonperforming party for an accelerated payment setting forth the basis upon which the invoiced amount was calculated. Payment
from the nonperforming party will be due llve Business Days after receipt of invoice.
7 .4 . lf the invoiced party, in good faith, dispdes the amount of any such invoice or any part thereof, such invoiced party will pay sucfr
amount as it concedes to be conect; provided, however, if the invoiced party disputes the amount due, it musl provide supporting
documentation acceptable in industry praclice to support the amount paid or disputed withorrt undue delay. ln the event the parties are
unable to resolve such dispute, either party may pursue any remedy available at law or in equity to enforce its rights pursuant to this Sedion.
7 .5. lf the invoiced party fails to remit the full amount payable \,!fien due, interest on the unpaid portion shall accrue ftom the date due
until the date of payment at a rate equal to the lower of (i) the hen-effeclive prime rate of interest published under "Money Rates" by The Wall
Street Joumal, plus two percent per annum; or (ii) the maximum applic€ble lawful interest rate.
7,6, A party shall have the right, at its o\,in expense, upon reasonable Notice and at reasonable times, to examine and audit and lo
obtain copies of the relevant portion of the books, records, and telephone recordings of the other party only to the extent reasonably
necessary to verify the accuracy of any statement, charge, payment, or mmputation made under the Contracl. This right to examine, audil,
and to obtain copies shall not be available with respecl to proprietrry information not direclly relevant to transaclions under lhis Contraci All
invoices and billings shall be conclusively presumed 6nal and accurate and all associated daims for under- or overpayments shall be deemed
waived unless such invoices or billings are objeded to in writing, with adequate explanation and/or documentation, within two years afrer the
lvlonth of Gas delivery. All retoadive adjustments under Seciion 7 shall be paid in full by the party owing payment within 30 Days of Notice
and substantiation of such inaccuracy.
7 .7. Unless the parties have elected on the Base Contract not to make this Seclion 7.7 applicable to this Contract, the parties
shall net all undisputed amounls due and owing, and/or past due, arising under the Contract such that the party owing the greater
amount shall make a single payment of the net amount to the other party in accordance with Section 7; provided that no payment
required to be made pursuant to the terms of any Credit Support Obligation or pursuant to Section 7 3 shall be subject to netting
under this Section. lf the parties have executed a separate netting agreement, the terms and conditions therein shall prevail tothe
extent inconsistent herewith.
SECTION 8. T[LE, wARnRNTv, AND rNDEMNrry
8.1 . Unless otheMise specifically agreed, title to the Gas shall pass from Seller to Buyer at the Delivery Point(s). Seller shall
have responsibility for and assume any liability with respect to the Gas prior to its delivery to Buyer at the specified Delivery
Point(s) Buyer shall have responsibility for and assume any liability with respect to said Gas after its delivery to Buyer at the
Delivery Point(s).
8.2. Seller warrants that it will have the right to convey and will transfer good and merchantable title to all Gas sold
hereunder and delivered by it to Buyer, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and claims. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED lN THIS
SECTION 8.2 AND IN SECTION 158, ALL OTHER WARMNTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARMNTY OF
MERCMNTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED
8.3. Seller agrees to indemnify Buyer and save it harmless from all losses, liabilities or claims including reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs of court ("Claims"), from any and all persons, arising from or out of claims of title, personal injury
(including death) or property damage from said Gas or other charges thereon which attach before tille passes to Buyer. Buyer
agrees to indemniry Seler and save it harmless from all Claims, from any and all persons, arising from or out of daims regarding payment,
personalinjury (including death) or property damage from said Gas or other charges thereon which attach after lite passes to Buyer.
8.4. The parties agree that the delivery of and the transfer of title to all Gas under this Contract shall take place within the
Customs Territory of the United States (as defined in general note 2 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 19
U.S.C. 51202, General Noles, page 3); provided, however, that in the event Seller took title to the Gas outside the Customs
Territory of the United States, Seller represenls and warrants that it is the importer of record for all Gas entered and delivered into
the United States, and shall be responsible for entry and entry summary filings as well as the payment of duties, taxes and fees, if
any, and allapplicable record keeping requirements
8.5.Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Seclion 8, as between Seller and Buyer, Seller will be liable for all Claims to the extent
that such arise ftom the failure of Gas delivered by Sellerto meet the quality requirements of Seclion 5
SECTION 9.NOTICES
9.1 . All Transaction Conllrmations, invoices, payment instructions, and other communications made pursuant to the Base
Contract ("Notices") shall be made to the addresses specilied in writing by the respective parties from time to time.
9.7. All Notices required hereunder shall be in writing and may be sent by facsimile or mutually acceptable electronic means,
a nationally recognized overnight courier service, first class mail or hand delivered.
9.3.Notice shall begivenwhen received on a Business Day bythe addressee ln the absence ofproofofthe actual receipt
date, the following presumptions will apply. Notices sent by facsimile shall be deemed to have been received upon the sending
party's receipt of its facsimile machine's conflrmation of successful transmission lf the day on which such facsimile is received is
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not a Business Day or is after five p.m. on a Business Day, then such facsimile shall be deemed to have been received on the next
following Business Day Notice by overnight mail or courier shall be deemed to have been received on the next Business Day after
it was sent or such earlier time as is confirmed by the receiving party. Notice via first class mail shall be considered delivered live
Business Days afrer mailing
9.4. The party rec€iving a commercially acceptable Notice of change in payment instruclions or other payment information shall
not be obligated to implement such change until ten Business Days afrer receipt of such Notice
SECTION 10. FINANCIALRESPoNSIBILITY
10.1 . lf either party ("X") has reasonable grounds for insecurity regarding the performance of any obligation under this Contract
(whether or not then due) by the other party ("Y") (including, without limitation, the occurrence of a material change in the
creditworthiness of Y or its Guarantor, if applicable), X may demand Adequate Assurance of Performance. "Adequate Assurance
of Performance" shall mean sufficient security in the form, amount, for a term, and from an issuer, all as reasonably acceptable to
X, including, but not limited to cash, a standby irrevocable letter of credit, a prepayment, a security interest in an asset or guaranty
Y hereby grants to X a continuing first priority security interest in, lien on, and right of seloff against all Adequate Assurance of
Performance in the form of cash transferred by Y to X pursuant to this Section 10.1. Uponthe return by XtoY of such Adequate
Assurance of Performance, the security interest and lien granted hereunder on that Adequate Assurance of Performance shall be
released automatically and, to the extent possible, without any further action by either party.
10.2. ln the event (each an "Event of Default") either party (the "Defaulting Party") or its Guarantor shall: (i) make an
assignment or any general arrangement for the benelit of creditors; (ii) file a petition or otherwise commence, authorize, or
acquiesce in the commencement of a proceeding or case under any bankruptcy or similar law for the protection of creditors or have
such petition filed or proceeding commenced against it; (iii) otherwise become bankrupt or insolvent (however evidenced), (iv) be
unable to pay its debts as they fall due; (v) have a receiver, provisional liquidator, conservator, custodian, trustee or other similar
official appointed with respect to it or substantially all oI its assets; (vi) fail to perform any obligation to the other party with respect
to any Credit Support Obligations relating to the Contract; (vii) fail to give Adequate Assurance of Performance under Section 10.1
within 48 hours but at least one Business Day of a written request by the other party; (viii) not have paid any amount due the other
party hereunder on or before the second Business Day following written Notice that such payment is due; or ix) be the affected
party with respect lo any Additional Event of Default; then the other party (the "Non-Defaulting Party") shall have the right, at its
sole election, to immediately withhold and/or suspend deliveries or payments upon Notice and/or to terminate and liquidate the
transactions under the Contract, in the manner provided in Section 10.3, in addition to any and all other remedies available
hereunder.
10.3. lf an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Non-Defaulting Party shall have the right, by Notice to the
Defaulting Party, to designate a Day, no earlier than the Day such Notice is given and no later than 20 Days after such Notice is
given, as an early termination dale (the "Early Termination Date") for the liquidation and termination pursuant to Section 10.3.1 of
all transaclions under the Contract, each a "Terminated Transaction". On the Early Termination Date, all transaclions will
terminate, other than those transactions, if any, that may not be liquidated and terminated under applicable law ("Excluded
Transactions'), which Excluded Transaclions must be liquidated and terminated as soon thereafrer as is legally permissible, and
upon termination shall be a Terminated Transaction and be valued consistent with Section 10.3.1 below. With respect to each
Date for of Seclion 10 3 1
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The parties have selected either "Early Termination Damages Apply" or "Early Termination Damages Do Not Apply" as
indicated on the Base Contract.
Earlv Termination Damaqes Applv:
10.3.1. As of the Early Termination Date, the Non-Defaulting Party shall determine, in good failh and in a commercially
reasonable manner, (i) the amount owed (whether or not then due) by each party with respect to all Gas delivered and received
between the parties under Terminated Transactions and Excluded Transactions on and before the Early Termination Date and all
other applicable charges relating lo such deliveries and receipts (including without limitation any amounts owed under Section 3.2),
for which payment has not yet been made by the party that owes such payment under this Contract and (ii) the Market Value, as
defined below, of each Terminated Transaction The Non-Defaulting Pa(y shall (x) liquidate and accelerate each Terminated
Transaction at its Market Value, so that each amount equal to the difference betvveen such Market Value and the Contract Value,
as delined below, of such Terminated Transaction(s) shall be due to the Buyer under the Terminated Transaction(s) if such Market
Value exceeds the Contract Value and to the Seller if the opposite is the case, and (y) where appropriate, discount each amount
then due under clause (x) above to present value in a commercially reasonable manner as of the Early Termination Date (to take
account of the period between the date of liquidation and the date on which such amount would have otheMise been due pursuant
to the relevant Terminated Transactions).
For purposes of this Seclion '10.3.1, "Contract Value" means the amount of Gas remaining to be delivered or purchased under a
transaction multiplied by the Contract Price, and "Market Value" means the amount of Gas remaining lo be delivered or purchased
under a transaction multiplied by the market price for a similar transaction al the Delivery Point determined by the Non-Defaulting
Party in a commercially reasonable manner. To ascertain the lvlarket Value, the Non-Defaulting Party may consider, among other
valuations, any or all of the settlement prices of NYMEX Gas futures crntracts, quotations from leading dealers in energy swap
contracts or physical gas trading markets, similar sales or purchases and any other bona fide third-parly offers, all adjusted for the
length oflhe lerm and differences in transportation costs A party shall not be required to enter into a replacement transaction(s) in
order to determine the Market Value. Any extension(s) of lhe term of a transaction to which parties are not bound as of the Early
Termination Date (includino but not limited to "everoreen orovisions") shall not be considered in determinino Contract Values and
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Market Values. For the avoidance of doubt, any option pursuant to which one party has the right to extend the term of a
transaction shall be considered in determining Contract Values and Market Values. The rate of interest used in calculating net
present value shall be determined by the Non-Defaulting Party in a commercially reasonable manner.
Earlv Termination Damages Do Not Apply:
'l 0.3.1. As of the Early Termination Date, the Non-Defaulting Party shall determine, in good faith and in a commercially
reasonable manner, the amount owed (whether or not then due) by each party with respect to all Gas delivered and received
between the parties under Terminated Transactions and Excluded Transactions on and before the Early Termination Date and all
other applicable charges relating to such deliveries and receipts (including without limitation any amounts owed under Section 3.2),
for which payment has not yet been made by the party that owes such payment under this Contract.
The parties have selected either "Other Agreement Setoffs Apply" or "Other Agreement Setoffs Do Not Apply" as
indicated on the Base Contract.
Other Agreement Setoffs Apply:
Bilatera! Setoff Option:
'10.3.2. The Non-Defaulting Party shall net or aggregate, as appropriate, any and all amounts owing between the parties
under Section 10.3.1, so that all such amounts are netted or aggregated to a single liquidated amount payable by one party to the
other (the "Net Settlement Amount"). At its sole option and without prior Notice to the Defaulting Party, the Non-Defaulting Party is
hereby authorized to setoff any Net Settlement Amount against (i) any margin or other collateral held by a party in connection with
any Ciedit Support Obligation relating to the Contract; and (ii) any amount(s) (including any excess cash margin or excess cash
collateral) owed or held by the party that is entitled to the Net Settlement Amount under any other agreement or arrangement
between the parties.
Triangular Setoff Option:
10.3.2. The Non-Defaulting Party shall net or aggregate, as appropriate, any and all amounts owing between the parties
under Section 10.3.1, so that all such amounts are netted or aggregated to a single liquidated amount payable by one party to the
other (the "Net Settlement Amount"). At its sole option, and without prior Notice to the Defaulting Party, the Non-Defaulting Party is
hereby authorized to setoff (i) any Net Settlement Amount against any margin or other collateral held by a party in connection with
any Ciedit Support Obligation relating to the Contract; (ii) any Net Settlement Amount against any amount(s) (including any excess
caih margin or excess iash collateral) owed by or to a party under any other agreement or arrangement between the parties; (iii)
any Net SLtflement Amount owed to the Non-Defaulting Party against any amount(s) (including any excess cash margin or excess
caih collateral) owed by the Non-Defaulting Party or its Affiliates to the Defaulting Party under any other agreement or
arrangement; (iv) any Net Settlement Amount owed to the Defaulting Party against any amount(s) (including any excess cash
margin or excess caih collateral) owed by the Defaulting Party to the Non-Defaulting Party or its Affiliates under any other
agreLment or arrangement; and/or (v) any Net Settlement Amount owed to the Defaulting Party against any amount(s) (including
aiy excess cash mirgin or excess cash collateral) owed by the Defaulting Party or its Affiliates to the Non-Defaulting Party under
anv other aqreement or arranqement.
Other Agreement Setoffs Do Not Apply:
10.3.2. The Non-Defaulting Party shall net or aggregate, as appropriate, any and all amounts owing between the parties
under Section 10.3.1, so that all such amounts are netted or aggregated to a single liquidated amount payable by one pa(y to the
other (the "Net Settlement Amount"). At its sole option and without prior Notice to the Defaulting Party, the Non-Defaulting Party
may setoff any Net Settlement Amount against any margin or other collateral held by a party in connection with any Credit Support
Oblioation relatinq to the Contract.
10.3.3. lf any obligation that is to be included in any netting, aggregation or setoff pursuant to Section 10.3.2 is
unascertained, the Non-Defaulting Party may in good faith estimate that obligation and net, aggregate or setoff, as applicable, in
respect of the estimate, subject to the Non-Defaulting Party accounting to the Defaulting Party when the obligation is ascertained.
Any amount not then due which is included in any netting, aggregation or setoff pursuant to Section 10.3.2 shall be discounted to
net present value in a commercially reasonable manner determined by the Non-Defaulting Party.
10.4. As soon as practicable after a liquidation, Notice shall be given by the Non-Defaulting Party to the Defaulting Party of
the Net Settlement Amount, and whether the Net Settlement Amount is due to or due from the Non-Defaulting Party. The Notice
shall include a written statement explaining in reasonable detail the calculation of the Net Settlement Amount, provided that failure
to give such Notice shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the liquidation or give rlse to any claim by the Defaulting Party
agiinst the Non-Defaulting Party. The Net Settlement Amount as well as any setoffs applied against such amount pursuant to
Section 10.3.2, shall be paid by the close of business on the second Business Day following such Notice, which date shall not be
earlier than the Early Termination Date. lnterest on any unpaid portion of the Net Settlement Amount as adjusted by setofb, shall accrue
from the date due until the date of payment at a rate equal to the lower of (i) the then-effective prime rate of interest published under "Money
Rates" by The Wall Street Joumal, plus two percent per annum; or (ii) the maximum applicable lawful interest rate.
10.5. The parties agree that the transactions hereunder constitute a "forward contract" within the meaning of the United
States Bankruptcy Code and that Buyer and Seller are each "fonrard contract merchants" within the meaning of the United States
Bankruptcy Code.
10.6. The Non-Defaulting Pa(y's remedies underthis Section'10 are the sole and exclusive remedies of the Non-Defaulting
Party with respect to the occurrence of any Early Termination Date. Each pa(y reserves to itself all other rights, setoffs,
counterclaims and other defenses that it is or may be entitled to arising from the Contract.
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10.7. With respect to this Section 10, if the parties have executed a separale netting agreement with close-out netting
provisions, the terms and conditions therein shall prevail to the extent inconsistent herewith
SECTION 11. FoRcE MAJEURE
11.1. Except with regard to a party's obligation to make payment(s) due under Section 7, Section 10 4, and lmbalance Charges
under Section 4, neither party shall be liable to the other for failure to perform a Firm obligation, to the extent such failure was caused by
Force lvlajeure. The term "Force Majeure" as employed herein means any cause not reasonably within the control ofthe party claiming
suspension, as furlher defned in Section 1'l .2.
11.7. Force Majeure shall include, but not be limited to, lhe following: (i) physical events such as acts of God, landslides,
lightning, earthquakes, flres, storms or storm warnings, such as hurricanes, which result in evacuation of the affected area, floods,
washouts, explosions, breakage or accident or necessity of repairs to machinery or equipment or lines of pipe; (ii) weather related
events affecting an entire geographic region, such as low temperatures which cause freezing or failure of wells or lines of pipei
(iii) interruption and/or curtailment of Firm transportation and/or storage by Transporters; (iv) acts of others such as strikes,
lockouts or other industrial dislurbances, riots, sabotage, insurrections or wars, or acts of terrori and (v) governmental actions such
as necessity for compliance with any court order, law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or policy having the effect of law promulgated
by a governmental authority having.iurisdiction. Seller and Buyer shall make reasonable efforts to avoid the adverse impacts of a
Force Majeure and to resolve the event or occurrence once it has occurred in order to resume performance.
11.3. Neither party shall be entitled to the benefit oI the provisions of Force lvlajeure to the extent performance is affected by
any or all of the following circumstances: (i) the curtailment of interruptible or secondary Firm transportation unless primary, in-path,
Firm transportation is also curtailed; (ii) the party claiming excuse failed to remedy the condition and to resume the performance of
such covenants or obligations with reasonable dispatch; or (iii) economic hardship, to include, without limitation, Selle/s ability to sell
Gas ai a higher or more advantageous price than the Contract Price, Buye/s ability to purchase Gas at a lower or more advantageous
price than the Contract Price, or a regulatory agency disallowing, in whole or in part, the pass through oI costs resulting from this
Contract; (iv) the loss of Buye/s market(s) or Buye/s inability to use or resell Gas purchased hereunder, except, in either case, as
provided in Section 1 'l.2; or (v) the loss or failure of Seller's gas supply or depletion of reserves, except, in either case, as provided in
Section 1'1.2. The party claiming Force l\ilajeure shall not be excused from its responsibility for lmbalanc€ Charges.
11.4. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the parties agree that the settlement of strikes, lockouts or other
industrial disturbances shall be within the sole discretion of the party experiencing such disturbance
11.5. The party whose performance is prevented by Force Majeure must provide Notice to the other party lnitial Notice may
be given orally; however, written Notice with reasonably full particulars of the event or occurrence is required as soon as reasonably
posiible. Upon providing written Notice of Force Majeure to the other party, the affected party will be relieved of its obligation, ftom the
onset ofthe Force Majeure evenl, to make or accept delivery of Gas, as applicable, to the extent and for the duration of Force Majeure,
and neiiher party shall be deemed to have failed in such obligations to the other during such occurrenc€ or event.
11 .6. Notwithstanding Sections 11.2 and 1 1 .3, the parties may agree to alternative Force Majeure provisions in a Transaction
Confirmation executed in writing by both parties.
SECTION 12. TERM
This Contraci may be terminated on 30 Day's written Notice, but shall remain in etfeci until the expiration of the latest Delivery Period of
any transaclion(s). The rights of either party pursuant to Seclion 7.6, Section 10, Section 13, the obligations to make payment hereunder,
and the obligation of either party to indemniry the other, pursuant hereto shall survive the termination of the Base Contract or any
transaclion.
SECTION 13. LrMtrAloNS
FOR BREACH OF ANY PROVISION FOR WHICH AN EXPRESS REMEDY OR IVIEASURE OF DAMAGES IS PROVIDED, SUCH
EXPRESS REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, A PARTY'S LIABILITY
HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED AS SET FORTH IN SUCH PROVISION, AND ALL OTHER REIVIEDIES OR DAMAGES AT LAW OR
IN EQUIry ARE WAIVED, IF NO REMEDY OR MEASURE OF DAMAGES IS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN OR IN A
TRANSACTION. A PARTY'S LIABILIry SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY, SUCH DIRECT ACTUAL
DAMAGES SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES OR DAMAGES AT LAW OR IN EQUITY
ARE WAIVED UNLESS EXPRESSLY HEREIN PROVIDED, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS OR OTHER BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
DAMAGES, BY STATUTE, IN TORT OR CONTRACT, UNDER ANY INDEMNITY PROVISION OR OTHERWSE. IT IS THE INTENT OF
THE PARTIES THAT THE LIMITATIONS HEREIN IMPOSED ON REMEDIES AND THE IVIEASURE OF DAMAGES BE WTHOUT
REGARD TO THE CAUSE OR CAUSES RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PARTY, WHETHER SUCH
NEGLIGENCE BE SOLE, JOINT OR CONCURRENT, OR ACTIVE OR PASSIVE. TO THE EXTENT ANY DAMAGES REQUIRED TO BE
PAID HEREUNDER ARE LIQUIDATED, THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DAMAGES ARE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO
DETERMINE, OR OTHERWISE OBTAINING AN ADEQUATE REIVIEDY IS INCONVENIENT AND THE DAMAGES CALCULATED
HEREUNDER CONSTITUTE A REASONABLE APPROXIMATION OF THE HARM OR LOSS.
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SECTION 14. MARKET DISRUPTIoN
lf a Market Disruption Event has occurred then the parties shall negotiate in good faith to agree on a replacement price for the
Floating Price (or on a method for determining a replacement price for the Floating Price) for the affected Day, and if the parties
have not so agreed on or before the second Business Day following the affected Day then the replacement price for the Floating
Price shall be determined within the next two following Business Days with each party obtaining, in good faith and from non-
affiliated market participants in the relevant market, two quotes for prices of Gas for the affected Day of a similar quality and
quantity in the geographical location closest in proximity to the Delivery Point and averaging the four quotes. lf either party fails to
provide two quotes then the average of the other party's two quotes shall determine the replacement price for the Floating Price.
"Floating Price" means the price or a factor of the price agreed to in the transaction as being based upon a specified index.
"Market Disruption Event" means, with respect to an index specified for a transaction, any of the following events: (a) the failure of
the index to announce or publish information necessary for determining the Floating Price; (b) the failure of trading to commence or
the permanent discontinuation or material suspension of trading on the exchange or market acting as the index; (c) the temporary
or permanent discontinuance or unavailability of the index; (d) the temporary or permanent closing of any exchange acting as the
index; or (e) both parties agree that a material change in the formula for or the method of determining the Floating Price has
occurred. For the purposes of the calculation of a replac€ment price for the Floating Price, all numbers shall be rounded to three
decimal plac€s. lf the fourth decimal number is five or greater, then the third decimal number shall be increased by one and if the
fourth decimal number is less than five, then the third decimal number shall remain unchanged.
SECTIONl5. MrscELLANEous
15.1. This Contract shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors, assigns, personal representatives, and heirs of
the respeclive parties hereto, and the mvenants, conditions, rights and obligations of this Contracl shall run for the full term of this
Contract. No assignment of this Contrac{, in whole or in part, will be made without the prior written consent of the non-assigning party
(and shall not relieve the assigning party from liability hereunder), which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayedi provided,
either party may (i) transfer, sell, pledge, encumber, or assign this Contract or the accounts, revenues, or proceeds hereof in conneclion
with any financing or other financial anangements, or (ii) transfer its interest to any parent or Afrliate by assignment, merger or otherwise
without the prior approval of the other party. Upon any such assignment, transfer and assumption, the transferor shall remain principally
liable for and shall not be relieved ofor discharged ftom any obligations hereunder.
15.2. lf any provision in this Contracl is determined to be invalid, void or unenfor@able by any court having jurisdiction, such
determination shall not invalidate, void, or make unenforceable any other provision, agreement or mvenant ofthis Contract.
1 5.3. No waiver of any breach of this Contracl shall be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.
15.4. This Conkacl sets fo(h all understandings between the parties respeciing each transaction subjed hereto, and any prior
contracts, understandings and representations, whether oral or written, relating to such transaclions are merged into and superseded by
this Contract and any effeclive transaclion(s). This Contracl may be amended only by a writing executed by both parties.
15.5. The interpretation and performance of this Contrad shall be govemed by the laws oI the jurisdiclion as indicated on the Base
Contrad, excluding, however, any conflicl of laws rule r/vtich would apply the law of another jurisdiclion.
15.6. This Contracl and all provisions herein will be subjecl to all applicable and valid statutes, rules, orders and regulations of any
govemmental authority having jurisdiction over the parties, their ,acilities, or Gas supply, this Contrac{ or transaclion or any provisions
thereof.
15.7. There is no third party beneficiary to this Contracl.
15.8. Each party to this Contract represents and warrants that it has full and complete authority to enter into and perform this
Conkacl. Each p€rson who executes lhis Contract on behalf of either party represents and wanants that it has full and complete authority
to do so and that such party will be bound thereby
1 5.9. The headings and subheadings contained in this Contracl are used solely for convenience and do not constitute a part of this
Contrac{ between the parties and shall not be used to construe or interpret the provisions ofthis Contracl.
1 5. 1 0. Unless the parlies have elecled on the Base Contract not to make this Seclion 15 10 applicable to this Contract, neither party
shall disclose directly or indireclly without the prior Mitten consent of the other party the terms of any transaclion to a third party (other
than the employees, lenders, royalty owners, @unsel, ac@untants and other agents of the party, or prospeclive purchasers of all or
substantially all of a party's assets or of any rights under this Contract, provided such persons shall have agreed to keep such terms
confdential) except (i) in order to comply with any applicable law, order, regulation, or exchange rule, (ii) to the extent necessary for the
enforcemenl of this Contrac{ , (iii) to the extent necessary to implement any transac{ion, (iv) to the e)dent nec€ssary to comply with a
regulatory agency's reporting requirements including but not limited to gas cost recovery proceedings; or (v) to the extent such information
is delivered to such third party for the sole purpose of calculating a published index. Each party shall notiry the other party of any
proceeding oI which ii is aware which may result in disclosure ofthe terms of any transaclion (other than as permitted hereunder) and use
reasonable effo(s to prevent or limit the disclosure. The existence of this Contracl is not subject to this confidentiality obligation. Subject
lo Seclion 13, the pades shall be entitled to all remedies available at law or in equity lo enforce, or seek relief in connedion with this
mnfidentiality obligation. The terms of any transaction hereunder shall be kept confidential by the parties hereto for one year from the
expiration of the transaclion.
ln the event that disclosure is required by a governmental body or applicable law, the party subject to such requirement may
disclose the material terms of this Contract to the extent so required, but shall promptly notify the other party, prior to disclosure,
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and shall cooperate (consistent with the disclosing party's legal obligations) with the other party's efforts to obtain protective orders
or similar restraints with respect to such disclosure at the expense of the other party.
15.11. The parties may agree to dispute resolution procedures in Special Provisions attached to the Base Contract or in a
Transaction Confirmation executed in writing by both parties
15.12. Any original executed Base Contract, Transaction Confirmation or other related document may be digitally copied,
photocopied, or stored on computer tapes and disks (the "lmaged Agreement"). The lmaged Agreement, if introduced as evidence
on paper, the Transaction Confirmation, if introduced as evidence in automated facsimile form, the recording, if introduced as
evidence in its original form, and all computer records of the foregoing, if introduced as evidence in printed format, in any judicial,
arbitration, mediation or administrative proceedings will be admissible as between the parties to the same extent and under the
same conditions as other business records originated and maintained in documentary form. Neither Party shall object to the
admissibility of the recording, the Transaction Confirmation, or the lmaged Agreement on the basis that such were not originated or
maintained in documentary form. However, nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any other objection to the admissibility of
such evidence.
DISCI-AIMER: The purposes of this Contract are to facilitate trade, avoid misunderstandings and make more definite the terms of conkads of purchase and
sale of natural gas. Further, MESB does not mandate the use of this Contrad by any party NAESB DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES, AND ANY USER OF
THIS CONTMCT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES TO NAESB'S DISCLAIMER OF, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, CONDMONS OR
REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, WTH RESPECT TO THIS CONTMCT OR ANY PART THEREOF, INCLUDING
ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDMONS OF TITLE, NON.INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS OR SUITABILITY FOR
ANy PARTTCULAR PURPOSE (WHETHER OR NOT NAESB KNOWS, HAS REASON TO KNOW, HAS BEEN ADVISED, OR lS OTHERI TISE lN FACT
AWARE OF ANy SUCH PURPOSE), WHETHER ALLEGED TO ARISE BY t-AW, BY REASON OF CUSTOM OR USAGE lN THE TRADE, OR BY
COURSE OF DEALING. EACH USER OF THIS CONTMCT ALSO AGREES THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WLL NAESB BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPI-ARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF THIS CONTRACT.
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TRANSACTION CONFI RMATION
FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
EXHIBIT A
Transaction Confirmation #:
This Transaction Confirmation is subject to the Base Contract between Seller and Buyer dated
The terms of this Transaction Confirmation are binding unless disputed in wrlting within 2 Business Days of receipt unless
otherwise specified in the Base Contract.
Transporter Contract Number:
Contract Price: $_/MMBtu or
Delivery Period: Begin: End:
Performance Obligation and Contract Quantity: (Select One)
subject to Section 4.2. at election of
Buyer or Seller
(lf a pooling point is used, list a specific geographic and pipeline location):
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3.
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Special Provisions to Base Contract for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas (the "NAESB")
Between
CRC MARKETING, INC.
and
City of Vernon
dated March 5,2015
The following language shall be added at the end of Section 1.2:
"No Transaction Confirmation shall be necessary for a term of less than one month, unless
specifically requested by a party. ln the event that neither party requests a Transaction
Confirmation for a transaction with a term of less than one month, the parties agree that for such
transaction, the recorded transaction described in Section 1.4 hereof shall be the sole evidence of
such transaction."
Section 1.4 shall be amended to read the followrng:
"To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, the parties agree that each party may
electronically record all telephone conversations in accordance with applicable law with respect to
this Contract between their respective employees. Where the parties have selected the Oral
Transaction Procedure in Section 1 2 of the Base Contract, the parties agree not to contest the
validity or enforceability of telephonic recordings entered into in accordance with the requirements
of this Base Contract."
The following language shall be added at the end of Section 7.1:
"All invoices shall be provided by Seller to Buyer and such invoices shall reflect Seller's name of
the entity that is a party to this Agreement."
The following language shall be added immediately before the last sentence of Section 7.7:
"Each month, prior to the Payment Date, the parties shall use reasonable efforts to confer with
each other by any reasonable means, (e.9. telephone, facsimile or electronic data transmission)
to compare and confirm invoice amounts and total net amounts owed to each other "
The last paragraph of section 15.10 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CRC acknowledges that (a) City of Vernon is a
municipality subject to the requirements of the Brown Act and the California Public
Records Act ("CPRA), and (b) City of Vernon may be required to disclose certain
information regarding the terms of any transaction hereunder between the parties to the
public as part of its approval process. lf the City of Vernon receives a request for
information concerning this Base Contract or the terms of any transaction hereunder
between the parties under the CPRA, City of Vernon will notify CRC prior to the date of
the required disclosure as to the nature of the request or requirement and City's
interpretation of the applicable disclosure requirements. CRC will have the sole
obligation at its sole expense to seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy to
prevent disclosure.
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STAFF REPORT
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
REGEIVED
APR 0 2 20t5
CITY ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT 'ulu
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:Ratify and Acknowledge the Submittal of the Letter by the Green
Vernon Gommission dated April 2, 2015 to the Air Quality
Management District Recommending the Suspending of The Rule
Making Process for Rule 415 Odors from Rendering Operations for
180 Days to Review Concerns
It is recommended that the City Council:
A. Find that merely submitting a letter and a possible scope of action are not
final actions and do not constitute a "project" subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEOA), and that even if they were, they would be
exempt from CEQA under Guidelines section 15061(bX3), the general rule
that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment.
B. Ratify and Acknowledge the Submittal of a letter to the Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) recommending the suspending of The Rule
Making Process for Rule 415 Odors from Rendering Operations for 180 days
to review concerns
Backoround:
AQMD has proposed a "Rendering Odor" rule to address a longtime complaint from
residents in surrounding neighborhoods that are subject to odors from near-by
businesses. Those businesses have been identified as "Rendering" which process
animal carcasses and wastes from food processors, and which have been in existence
for many decades. As indicated in the attached letter, some of the concerns by the
Commission members and local businesses have not been adequately addressed, and
need further study and discussion.
Staff prepared a letter (attached) with the Commission's approval that was submitted to
AQMD on April2,2015.
gcLGrK/Leonards/Health Depustaff Reports/ stafi Report on Rendering Odors doc
April 7, 2015
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Leonard Grossberg, Director / neatth Officer f.$
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT
Leonard Grossberg, Director / Health Officer
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
Aprrl2,2015
SCAQMD
21865 E. Copely Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Attn: Mr. Tracy A. Goss, Program Supervisor
Subject: Recommend Suspending The Rule Making Process for Proposed Rule 415 Odors
From Rendering Operations for 180 days To Review Concerns.
Dear Mr. Goss,
I write on behalf of the Green Vernon Commission, which was established by the City of Vernon to
address issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility, and to provide a forum for addressing
public and business concerns related to environmental policies and practices.
On behalf of the Green Vernon Commission, we request and recommend that the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) suspend the rulemaking process for Proposed Rule 415 for a period of 180
days. The purpose of the suspension request is to allow additional time for the affected entities and
parties to review and address concerns. We have listed the items of concerns below and have included
brief example(s) for consideration :
a) Construction alternatives in light of restrictions from the Planning Dept. and Fire Marshall/Fire
Codes (e.g.: The Vernon Fire Marshall would object to enclosing any processing areas as it would
make fighting grease/oil fires more difficult when inside an enclosure than an open area);
b) The CEQA implications as a result of site upgrades and new construction requirements (e.g.:
requiring rendering facilities to enclose operations might require a CEQA review if the changes
proposed increase the operations foot-print);
c) Consider the impact that Proposed Rule 415's enactment will have on the local economy, both
inside and outside the City of Vernon, and the potential loss ofjobs if the rendering facilities are
forced to close (e.g.: there are potentially 800 jobs currently in rendering that would be subject to
closure);
d) The financial impacts to rendering and auxiliary businesses if required to make substantial
changes (e.g.: where would affected businesses be allowed to operate if not in Vernon, would such
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businesses be incentivized to leave Califomia, and where would auxiliary businesses send animal
wastes if the rendering sites were to close?);
e) Altemative options to control odors (e.g.: The Vernon businesses are better equipped to offer
solutions to control site specific odor issues.)
f) Formulate a manner to quantifu and qualify odors in a scientific fashion (e.g.: There is currently
no scientific accepted practice to identify an odor or specify the intensity of given odors in order to
identify the source of the odors, therefore this issue would require further examination)
g) Develop a technical standard to document complaints so that they can be measured and assessed
(e.g.: how will inspectors be able to identiff the source of a complaint if the odor is not currently
present, lag time exists between complaint and inspection, or high winds are carrying the odors
over multiple sources)
If so desired, we would be willing to expand and discuss each item in detail in order to provide additional
justification. By conducting a review of these concems, we believe there would be a valuable opportunity
to develop beneficial comments that will contribute to a better, more effective rule.
In addition, we encourage and suggest that the working relationship between AQMD, the City of Vernon,
and the affected businesses be allowed to grow and expand to facilitate a resolution of odor management
issues with mutual understanding of the issues and how to mitigate concems of the public.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 3231583-8811x231.
Sincerely,dM@
Leonard Grossberg, M.P.A., R.E.H.S.
Director / Health Officer
Green Vernon Commission: David Honda-Chair/Michael Gavina-Vice Chair/Hector Garcia/Jim
Andreoli/Armando Espinosa/Jaime Villanueva/Peter Corselli
Xc: City of Vernon City Clerk, Maria Ayala
Zaynah Moussa, Deputy City Attorney
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City of Vernon, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 - Telephone (323) 583-8811
RECEIVED
APR 0 2 2015
CIIY CLERKS OFFICE
REGEIVED
APR 0l 2015
STAFF REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
CITY ADMINISTRATION
F"lrt
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
April 7,2015
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Teresa McAllister, Director of Human n".ou"..{y'J
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PROCLAIMING THE
MONTH OF APRIL 2015 AS "SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS
MONTH" AND APRrL 29, 2015 AS "DENIM DAY" IN THE CITY OF
VERNON.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
l) Find that the request to adopt the attached resolution proclaiming April 2015 as "Sexual
Assault Awareness Month" and April 29,2015 as "Denim Day" is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(bX3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment.
2. Adopt the attached resolution proclaiming April 2015 as "Sexual Assault Awareness
Month" and April 29,2015 as "Denim Day" in the City of Vernon in support of the Peace
Over Violence sexual violence education campaign.
Backsround
The United States Government has declared April as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month", and
local nonprofit organization Peace Over Violence has declared April29,2015 "Denim Day" in
Los Angeles. The Denim Day campaign protests an Italian Supreme Court decision to overturn a
rape conviction because the victim wore jeans. In that decision, the justices reasoned that the
victim must have helped her attacker remove her jeans, implying consent. The campaign draws
attention to the fact that rape and sexual assault remains a serious issue in our society.
The Denim Day campaign encourages community members, elected officials, businesses and
students to make a social statement with their fashion statement by wearing jeans on April 29th
as a visible means of protest against misconceptions surrounding sexual assault. As in recent
years, Peace Over Violence has once again requested local cities to adopt resolutions in support
of this campaign.
Budset Impact:
This activity can be carried out without additional impact on the current operating budget.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2015, AS
..SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH" AND
APRIL 29, 20l5,AS .,DENIM DAY'
WHEREAS, Peace Over Violence is a nonprofit volunteer organtzanon dedicated to
bu:lding healthy relationships, families and communities ftee ftom sexual, domesdc and
interpersonal violence, which, since 1999, has otgantzed sexual violence ptevention and educadon
campaigns; and
!7HEREAS, Peace Over Violence has declared 4prt129,2075, as Denim Day in Los
Angeles and has asked the City Council of the City of Vemon to tecognize Apd 2075, as "Sexual
Assault Awareness Month," and April 29,2075, as "Denim Day"; and
'07HEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Dry are intended to draw
attendon to the fact that rape and sexual assault condnue to be serious issues in our society and were
instituted to call attendon to misconceptions and misinformadon about rape and sexual assault, and
the problem that many in society remain uninformed with tespect to issues of assault and forcible
rape; and
WHEREAS, the Derum Day in Los Angeles eflcourages community members,
elected officials, members of the business community and students to make a social statement w'ith
their fashion statement by weadng jeans on April 29s as a visible means of awareness against
misconceptions that surround sexual assault; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vemon wishes to invite all residents and
members of the business community within the City of Vernon to participate in Sexual Assault
Awareness Month and Denim Day by supporting the efforts of Peace Over Violence to educate all
people in our community about the true impact of. rupe and sexual assault.
NO!r, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF \E,RNON AS FOLLO\7S:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby declares the month of
April2015, as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 29,2075, as Denim Day.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby authorizes all
employees to exercise appropriate discredon in wearing ieans on Aprfl' 29,2015, as a visible means
of awareness against misconceptions that suround sexual assault.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Vemon shall
cerify to the passage, approval and adoption of this Resoludon, and the City Cletk, or Deputy City
Clerk, of the City of Vemon shall cause this Resolution and the City Clerk's, ot Deputy City Clerk's,
certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 29ft day of April,201,5.
Tide: Mavor /Mavor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Deputy City Attomey
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Name:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
)rt
couNTY oF LOS ANGELES )
City Cterk / Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certifii that the foregoing Resoludon, being Resolution No. , was duly passed,
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Vern on at
^
tegular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, Apr:dT .2075, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor
Pro-Tem of the City of Vemon.
Executed this
-
day of April , 2075, at Vemon, Califomia.
City Cletk / Deputy City Clerk
(sEAL)
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REGEIVED
APR 01 2015
DATE:
TO:
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED BY:
RE:
April7,2Ol5
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Scott B. Rigg, Public Works & Water Superintenaent P
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Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of Public Works, Water and
Development Services
Bid Award for Contract No. CS-0533
.ECFI\/i?D
hiAR 2 q 20i5
CITY CLERK'S OFF!CE STAFF REPORT CITY ADMINISTRATIO
PUBLIC WORKS, WATER AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
l.Find that the proposed Rehabilitation of Production Well No. 16, attached hereto, is exempt
under the Califomia Environmental Quality ACT (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301, subsections (b) and (d), because the project involves negligible or
no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination; and
Accept the bid from General Pump Company, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder and enter into a contract, not to exceed $151,180.00, for the Rehabilitation of
Production Well No. 16. General Pump Company, Inc. was the only bid received in response
to the solicitation for bids.
Background
Production Well No. 16 (well), located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, in Vernon, CA, had its drive
motor and pump unit replaced in 2014 due to a decrease in its production capacity. Upon completion of
the motor and pump unit installation, the well was test pumped to quantify the production capacity in
terms gallons per minute (gpm). Subsequent testing found that the well could produce no more than 700
gpm as a result of plugged perforations in the well-shaft. The well should ideally produce between 1200
and 1400 gpm. In order to clear the plugged perforations, the subject well will have to be rehabilitated
using a vast array of chemicals and mechanical equipment.
On February 3,2015, the City Council authorized the advertisement of the Notice Inviting Sealed
Competitive Bids for the Rehabilitation of Production Well No. 16. The Notice Inviting Bids were posted
on the City's website and published in the Vernon Sun newspaper. [n addition, the Notice Inviting Bids
was advertised in the following construction related websites: Bid America, Construction Bidboard,
McGraw Hill Construction Dodge, and Reid Construction. The specifications included the standard terms
and conditions for the contract. On February 17,2015, a pre-bid meeting was held to review the project
2.
specifications in detail. Two contractors were present for the pre-bid meeting: General Pump Company,
Inc. and Best Drilling and Pump, [nc. The single bid for Contract No. CS-0533, for the Rehabilitation of
Production Well No. 16, was received and opened on March 12,2015. General Pump Company, Inc.
submitted a bid in the amount of $151,180.00.
Fiscal Impact
The total project cost will be $151,180.00. Funds are available in the 2014-2015 fiscal year
budget under 020. I 084.900000.
LABOR AND MATERIALS CONTRACT NO. CS.O533
This Contract is made between the CITY OF VEBNON ("City"), a Califomia
charter City and California municipal corporation, and General Pump Company, lnc., a
Calirornia corporation with headquarters located at 159 North Acacia Street, San Dimas,
CA 91 773 ("Contracto/').
The City and Conlractor agree as follows:
1.0 Contractor shall fumish all necessary and incidental labor, material,
equipment, transportation and services as described in, and strictly in accordance with,
and subject to all terms and conditions set forth in Specifications for the Rehabilitation of
Production Well No. 16, Contract No. CS-0533, as more Iully set forth in the Proiect
Specifications, Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated by relerence.
2.o All work shall be done in a manner satisfactory to the City's Director of
Public Works, Water & Development Services (the "Directoi'), or the Directois
designee, in writing and shall be of highest quality with respect to the contract
specifications.
ln the event Contractor fails to perform satisfactorily, the City shall advise
Conlractor in writing, and Contractor shall have thirty (30) days to cure such failure to
satisfactorily perform. lI Contractor fails to so cure its performance within said 30 days,
the City may, at its option, terminate this Contract for default without further liability,
other than payment to Contractor for work perrormed satistactorily prior to the date of
termination.
3.0 Contractor shall commence work upon the signing of this contract and
shall perlorm work requested in writing by Director.
4.o ln consideration of satisfactory and timely Performance of requested work,
the City shall pay Contractor as tollows: The bid amounts, according to the requested
and accepted price set forth in the Bidde/s proposal, Exhibit "B", al a total amount not
to exceed $151,180.00. The total amount paid to the Contraclor shall not be exceeded
without the prior approval of the City Council and written amendment of this Contract.
5.0 Concurrently with the execution of this Contract, Contractor shall fumish
bonds ol a surety satislactory to the City, as provided in the specifications and Notice
lnviting Bids. The cost of the bonds shall be paid by Contractor.
6.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
6,1 INDEPENDENTCONTBACTOR,
6.1 .1 lt is understood that in the performance of the services
herein provided for, Contractor shall be, and is, an independent contractor, and is not an
agent or employee of City and shall fumish such services in its own manner and method
except as required by this Contract. Further, Contractor has and shall retain the right to
exercise full control over the employment, direction, compensation and discharge of all
persons employed by Contractor in the perlormance of the services hereunder.
Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and save City
harmless from all matters relating to the payment of its employees, including
compliance with social security, withholding and all other wages, salaries, benetits,
taxes, exactions, and regulations of any nature whatsoever.
6.1.2 Contractor acknowledges that Contractor and any
subcontractors, agents or employees employed by Contractor shall not, under any
circumstances, be considered employees of the City, and that lhey shall not be entitled
to any of the benefits or rights afforded employees of City, including, but not limited to,
sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, Public Employees Relirement System benefits,
or health, life, dental, long-term disability or workers' compensation insurance benefits.
6.2 CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT. Except as the City may authorize in
writing, Contractor and its subcontractors, if any, shall have no authority, express or
implied, to act on behalf oI or bind the City in any capacity whatsoever as agents or
otherwise.
6.3 OWNERSHIP OF WOEIK. All reports, drawings, plans,
specifications, computer tapes, floppy disks and printouts, sludies, memoranda,
computation sheets and olher documents prepared by Conlraclor in furtherance oI the
work shall be the sole property ot City and shall be delivered to City whenever
requested. Contractor shall keep such documents and materials on file and available
for audit by the City for at least three (3) years atter completion or earlier termination o,
this Contract. Contractor may make duplicate copies of such materials and documents
for its own files or for such other purposes as may be authorized in writing by the City.
6.4 CORRECTION OF WOBK. Contractor shall promptly correct any
defective, inaccurate or incomplete tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work,
wilhout additional cost to the City. The perlormance or acceptance oI services
fumished by Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to correct
subsequently discovered defects, inaccuracy or incompleteness.
6.5 WAIVER. The City's waiver of any term, condition, breach or
default of this Contract shall not be considered to be a waiver oI any other term,
condition, default or breach, nor of a subsequent breach of the one waived.
6.6 SUCCESSORS. This Contract shall inure to the benefit oI, and
shall be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and/or
assrgns.
6.7 NO ASSIGNMENT. Contractor shall not assign or transter this
Contract or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the City and
approval by the City Attorney, which may be withheld in the City's sole discretion. Any
unauthorized assignment or transfer shall be null and void and shall constitute a
material breach by the Contractor of its obligations under this Contract. No assignment
shall release the original parties or otherwise constitute a novation.
6.8 COMPLIANCE WITH !\lUS. Contractor shall comply with all
Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, which are, as
amended from time to time, incorporated herein and applicable to the pertormance
hereof.
6.9 ATTORNEY'S FEES. lf any action at law or in equity is brought to
enforce or interpret the terms ot this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attomey's fees, costs and necessary disbursements in addition to any other
reliel to which such party may be entitled.
7.O INTERPRETATION,
7.1 APPLICABLE LAW. This Contract, and the rights and duties of the
parties hereunder (both procedural and substantive), shall be govemed by and
construed according to the laws of the State oI Califomia.
7 .2 ENTIRE AGREEMENI. This Conkact, including any Exhibits
attached herelo, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the
parties regarding its subiect matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
negotiations, representations, understandings, correspondence, documentation and
agreements (written or oral).
7.3 WRITTEN AMENDMEN]. This Conlract may only be changed by
written amendment signed by Contractor and the City Administrator or other authorized
representative of the City, subject to any requisite authorization by the City Council.
Any oral representations or modifications conceming this Contract shall be of no force
or et ect.
7.4 SEVERABILITY. lf any provision in this Contract is held by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, such portion
shall be deemed severed trom this Contract, and the remaining provisions shall
nevertheless continue in tull force and effect as fully as though such invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable portion had never been part of this Contract.
7.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. ln case of conllict between lhe terms
of lhis Contract and the lerms contained in any document attached as an Exhibit or
otherwise incorporated by reference, the terms of this Contract shall strictly prevail. The
terms ot the City's Specifications shall control over the Contracto/s bid.
7.6 CHOICE OF FOBUM. The parties hereby agree that this Contract
is to be enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Calirornia, is entered into in
the City of Vernon and that all claims or controversies arising out o, or related to
performance under this Contract shall be submitted to and resolved in a torum within
the County of Los Angeles at a place to be determined by the rules of the forum.
7.7 DUPLICATE ORIGINALq. There shall be two (2) fully signed
copies o, this Contract, each of which shall be deemed an original.
7.8 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is strictly of the essence of this
Contract and each and every covenant, term and provision hereof.
7.9 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTOR. The Contractor hereby
represents and warrants to the City that the Contractor has the right, power, legal
capacity and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Contract, and
its execution of this Conlract has been duly authorized.
7.10 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Any dispute for under $25,000
arising out oI or relating to lhe negotiation, construction, performance, non-perlormance,
breach or any other aspect of this Contract, shall be settled by binding arbilration in
accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association at Los
Angeles, Califomia and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrators may be
entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Thisclause shall not preclude the
Parties trom seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration lrom a court of
appropriate jurisdiction. The City does not waive its right to object to the timeliness or
sufliciency of any claim filed or required to be filed against the City and reserves the
right lo conduct full discovery.
7.1 1 tNDEMNtry.
7.11.1 Contractor agrees to indemnily, hold harmless and
delend (even if the allegations are lalse, Iraudulent or groundless), to the maximum
extent permitted by law, the City, its City Council and each member thereof, and its
otlicers, employees, commission members and representatives, from any and all
liability, loss, suits, claims, damages, costs, judgments and expenses (including
attorney's fees and costs of litigation) which in whole or in part result from, or arise out
of, or are claimed to result from or to arise out of:
A. any activity on or use of City's premises or
tacilities or any performance under this Contract; or
B. any acts, errors or omissions (including,
without limitation, professional negligence) of Contractor, its employees,
representatives, subcontractors, or agents in connection with the performance oI this
Contract.
7.1-t.2 This agreemenl to indemnify includes, but is not
limited to, personal injury (including death at any time) and property or other damage
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(including, but without limitation, contract or torl or patent, copyright, trade secret or
trademark infringement) sustained by any person or persons (including, but not limited
to, companies or corporations, Contractor and its employees or agents, and members of
the general public). The sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its employees or
agents other than Contractor or Contractofs subcontractors are excluded from this
indemnity agreement.
7.12 BELEASE. Contractor agrees to release and covenants not to sue
the City, its City Council and each member thereof, and its officers, employees,
commission members and representatives for any damage or injury (including dealh) to
itself, its otficers, employees, agents and independent contractors damaged or claiming
to be damaged from any perlormance under this Contract.
7.13 INSURANCE. Contraclor shall, al its own expense, procure and
maintain policies of insurance of the types and in lhe amounts set forth below, lor the
duration of the Contract, including any extensions thereto. The policies shall state that
they at ord primary coverage.
7.13.1 Automobile Liability with minimum limits of at least
$100,000/300,000/50,000 if written on a personal automobile liability form, for using a
personal vehicle; or an amount of $500,000 including owned, hired, and non-owned
liability coverage if written on a commercial automobile liability form.
7.13.2 General Liability with minimum limits of at least
$1,000,000 combined single limits written on an lnsurance Services Ofiice (lSO)
Comprehensive General Liability "occurrence" lorm or its equivalenl tor coverage on an
occurrence basis. Premises/Operations and Personal lniury coverage is required. The
City of Vemon, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents and volunteers
must be endorsed on the policy as additional insureds as respects liability arising out of
the Contraclo/s performance ol this Contract.
A. lf Contractor employs other contractors as part
of the services rendered, Contracto/s Protective Coverage is required. Contractor may
include all subcontractors as insureds under its own policy or shall fumish separate
insurance for each subcontractor, meeting the requirements set lorth herein.
7.13.3
B. Blanket Contractual Coverage.
C. Products/CompletedOperationscoverage.
Contractor shall comply with the applicable sections
ol the California Labor Code conceming workers' compensalion for injuries on the job.
Compliance is accomplished in one oI the following manners:
A. Provide copy of permissive self-insurance
certificate approved by the State of California; or
B. Secure and maintain in force a policy of
workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits and Employer's Liability lnsurance
with a minimal limit ot $1,000,000 per accident. The policy shall be endorsed to waive
all rights of subrogation against City, its directors, commissioneIS, officers, employees,
and volunteers for losses arising from perlormance of this Contract; or
C. Provide a "waiver" form certifying that no
employees subject to the Labor Code's Workers' Compensation provision will be used
in pedormance ot this Contract.
7.13.4 Each insurance policy included in this clause shall be
endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled except after thirty (30) days' prior
written notice lo City.
7.13.5
rating of no less than B:Vlll.
lnsurance shall be placed with insurers with a Best's
Prior to commencement of performance, Contractor/. tJ.o
shallfurnish City with a certificate of insurance for each policy. Each certiticate is to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The
certificate(s) must be in a form approved by City. City may require complete, certilied
copies of any or all policies at any time.
7.13.7 Failure to maintain required insurance at all times
shallconstitute a default and material breach. ln such event, Contractor shall
immediately notity City and cease all performance under this Contract until further
directed by the City. ln the absence of satisfactory insurance coverage, City may, at its
option: (a) procure insurance with collection rights for premiums, attorney's fees and
costs against Contractor by way of set-off or recoupment Irom sums due Contractor, at
City's option; (b) immediately terminate this Contract; or (c) self insure the risk, with all
damages and costs incurred, by judgment, settlement or otherwise, including attomey's
fees and costs, being collectible from Contractor, by way of set-off or recoupment from
any sums due Contractor.
7.14 NOTICES. Any notice or demand to be given by one party to the
other shall be given in writing and by personal delivery or prepaid first-class, registered
or certified mail, addressed as follows. Notice simply to the City of Vemon or any other
City department is not adequate notice.
It to the city:
Samuel Kevin Wilson,
Director of Public Works, Water & Development Services
City of Vemon
4305 Santa Fe Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058
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With a Copy to:
Mark Whitworth,
Ciiy Administrator
City ot Vemon
4305 Santa Fe Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058
lf to the Contractor:
William lvl. Tweed,
President
General Pump Company, lnc.
159 North Acacia Street
San Dimas, CA 9'1773
Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery,
if personally delivered, or, if mailed, upon receipt or upon expiration of three (3)
business days from the date ol posting, whichever is earlier. Either party may change
the address at which it desires to receive notice upon giving written notice of such
request to the other party.
7.15 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (Without Cause). City may
terminate this Contract in whole or in part at any time, ,or any cause or without cause,
upon fitteen ('15) calendar days' written notice to Contractor. lf the Contract is thus
terminated by City for reasons other than Contracto/s failure to perform its obligations,
City shall pay Contractor a prorated amount based on the services satisfactorily
completed and accepted priorto the effective date of termination. Such payment shall
be Contractor's exclusive remedy lor termination without cause.
7.16 DEFAULT. ln the event either party materially defaults in its
obligations hereunder, the other party may declare a default and terminate this Contract
by written notice to the delaulting party. The notice shall specity the basis Ior the
default. The Contract shall terminate unless such default is cured before the effective
date oI termination staled in such notice, which date shall be no sooner than ten (10)
days atter the date of the notice.
Terminalion for cause shall relieve the terminating party of further
liability or responsibility under this Contract, including the payment of money, except tor
payment lor services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the service oI the notice
of termination, and except lor reimbursement oI (1) any payments made by the City for
service not subsequently performed in a timely and satisfaclory manner, and (2) costs
incurred by the City in obtaining substitute performance.
7,17 ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CAUSES OF ACTION. Conlraclor
hereby agrees to assign to the City all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of
action il may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. S '15) or under Chapter
2 of the Cartwright Act (commencing with Section 16700) or parl 2 of Division 7 of the
Calilornia Business and Professions Code, or any similar or successor provisions of
Federal or State law, arising from purchases of goods, services or materials pursuant to
this Contract or any subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective
at the time the City tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further
acknowledgment by the Parties.
8.0 ADDITIONALASSURANCES
8.'1 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES. Contractor
certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Contract, Contractor and
any other pa(ies with whom it may subcontract shall adhere to equal opportunity
employment practices to assure thal applicants and employees are treated equally and
are not discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin,
ancestry, disability, sex, age, medical condilion, marital status. Conlraclor further
certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities.
8.2 VERNON BUSINESS LICENSE. Contractor shall obtain, and pay
any and all costs associated therewith, any Vernon Business License which may be
required by the Vemon Municipal Code.
8.3 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECOBDS.
The City, or its authorized auditors or representatives, shall have
access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of the Contracto/s records to the
exent the City deems necessary to insure it is receiving all money to which it is entitled
under the Contract ancl,/or is paying only the amounts to which Contractor is properly
entitled under the Contract or for other purposes relating to the Contract.
The Contractor shall maintain and preserve all such records for a
period ot at least 3 years afler termination of the Contract.
The Contractor shall maintain all such records in the City of Vemon.
lf not, the Contractor shall, upon request, promptly deliver the records to the City of
Vemon or reimburse the City for all reasonable and extra costs incurred in conducting
the audit at a location other than the City of Vemon, including, but not limited to, such
additional (out of the City) expenses lor personnel, salaries, private auditors, travel,
lodging, meals and overhead.
8.4 CONFLICT. Contractor hereby represents, warrants and certilies
that no member, officer or employee of the Contractor is a director, officer or employee
of the City of Vernon, or a member of any of its boards, commissions or committees,
except to the extent permitted by law.
8.5 ENFORCEMENT OF WAGE AND HOUB LAWS. Eight hours labor
constitutes a legal day's work. The Contractor, or subcontractor, if any, shall forleit
twentyJive dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution ol this Contract by
the respective Contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the
worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and
40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Sections 1810
through 1815 of the Calilornia Labor Code as a penalty paid to the City; provided,
however, work pertormed by employees of contraclors in excess of I hours per day,
and 40 hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours
worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 'l /, times the basic rate ot pay.
8.6 LIVING WAGES. Contractor, and any Subconlractor(s), shall
comply with the City's Living Wage Ordinance. The current Living Wage Standards are
set lorth in Exhibit "C'. Upon the City's request, certified payroll records shall promptly
be provided to the City.
lSignatures Begin on Next Pagel.
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lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Contract as of the
date stated in the introductory clause.
City of Vemon, a California charter City General Pump Company, lnc., a
andCaliforniamunicipalcorporation Califomiacorporation
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor Name:William M. Tweed
Title: PresidenVSecretarv
ATTEST:
tsy,
Name:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian Byun, Deputy City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PART I - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
I-1 GENEML INSTRUCNONS
!-1.01 General Bid Requirements
To be considered, a Bidder must follow the format for bids in the Specifications. Bids must be binding and firm. Any
bid may be withdrawn before bid opening, but not for 90 days after opening.
!-1.02 Bidder's Guarantee
Bid security in the amount of ten percent (100/o) of the bid price, in the form of cash, cashier's check, money order
or surety bond, meeting City requirements, must accompany all bids, Ifthe Bidderto whom the contract is awarded
shall for fifteen (15) calendar days after such award fail or neglect to enter into the contract and file the required
bonds, the City may deposit in its treasury said bid security and, under no circumstances, shall it be returned to the
defaulting Bidder.
l-1.03 Bidder Must Make Thorough lnvestigation
It is the Bidder's responsibility to examine the location of the proposed work, to fully acquaint itself with the
Specifications and the nature of the work to be done. Bidders shall have no claim against the City based upon
ignorance of the nature and requiremenLs of the project, misapprehension of site conditions, or misunderstanding of
the Specifications or contract provisions.
l-1.04 Acceptance of Conditions
By submitting a bid, each Bidder expressly agrees to and accepts the following conditions:
I-1.04.1 All parts of the Instructions to Bidders and Specifications will become part of the Contract between the
selected Bidder and the City.
I-1.04.2 The City may require whatever evidence is deemed necessary relative to the Bidder's financial stability and
ability to complete this project.
I-1.04.3 The City reserves the right to request further information from the Bidder, either in writing or orally, to
establish any stated qualifications.
I-1.04.4 The City reserves the right to solely judge the Bidder's representations, and to solely determine whether the
Bidder is qualified to undertake the poect pursuant to the criteria set forth herein. The Bidder by submitting a bid,
expressly acknowledges and agrees that the judgment of the City as to whether or not the Bidder is qualified to
perform the project, shall be final, binding and conclusive,
I-1.04.5 The City reserves the right to reject all bids, waive any irregularity in any of the bids, or cancel or delay the
project at any time.
I-1.04.6 This bidding process does not commit the City to award any contract, and the City is not liable for any costs
incurred by the Bidder in the preparation and submission of a bid.
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!-1.05 Truth and Accuracy of Representation
False, incomplete or unresponsive statemenls in connection with the bid may be sufficient cause for rejection of a
Bidder.
t-1.06 City Changes to the Bid Documents
The City reserves the right to change any part of these Instructions to Bidders and Specifications any time prior
to the bid opening. Any changes shall be in the form of addenda, and will become a part of the bid documents
and of the contract. Addenda shall be made available to each Bidder. A Bidder's failure to address the
requirements of the addenda may result in the bid not being considered. If the City determines that a time
extension is required for the submission of the bid, the addenda will give the new bid opening date.
l-1.07 Notice Regarding Disclosure of Contents of Document
All bids accepted by the Cify shall become the exclusive property of the City. Upon opening, all bids accepted by the
City shall become a matter of public record and shall be regarded as public, with the exception of those elements of
each bid which are identified by the Bidder as business or trade secrets and plainly marked as "trade secret,"
"confidential," or "proprietary." Each element of a bid which a Bidder desires not to be considered a public record
must be clearly marked as set forth above, and any blanket statement (i.e., regarding entire pages, documenLs, or
other non-specific designations) shall not be sufficient and shall not bind the City in any way whatsoever. If
disclosure is required under the California Public Records Act or otherwise by law (despite the Bidder's request for
confidentiality), the City shall not in any way be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any such records or part
thereof.
l-1.08 Award of Bid and Determination of Responsiveness
The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. In determining whether a Bidder is
responsive and responsible, the following shall be considered.
I-1.08.1 The quality of the material offered;
I-1.08.2 The ability, capacity and skill of the Bidder to perform the contract or provide the material or services;
I-1.08.3 Whether the Bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified,
without delay or interference;
I-1.08.4 The sufficiency of the Bidder's financial resources and the effect thereof on their ability to perform the
contract or provide the material or services;
I-1.08.5 The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the Bidder;
I-1.08.5 The quality and timeliness of the Bidder's performance on previous purchase orders or contracts for the
City;
I-1.08.7 Litigation by the Bidder on previous purchase orders or contracts with the City;
I-1.08.8 The ability of the Bidder to provide future maintenance and service where such maintenance and service is
essential.
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l-1.09 lneligibility to Contract
Pursuant to Sections u77.1 and 7777.7 of the California Labor Code, any Contractor that has been found by the
State Labor Commissioner to be in violation of the Labor Code Section entitled "Public Works" shall be ineligible
to bid on or be awarded a contract for this project, The period of debarment shall be not less than one year
and up to three years as determined pursuant to Se(l.ion U77.7 of the Labor Code. In submitting its bid, the
Bidder certifies that it is aware of these provisions and is eligible to bid on this contract.
The successful Bidder shall also be prohibited from performing work on this project with a subcontractor who is
ineligible to perform work on a public works project pursuant to Section U77.1 ot U77 .7 of the Labor Code. In
submitting its bid, the Bidder certifies that it has investigated the eligibility of each and every subcontractor it intends
to use on this project and has determined that none is ineligible to perform work pursuant to the above provisions of
law.
l-1.10 Errors and Omissions
Bidders shall not be allowed to take advantage of any errors or omissions in the Instructions to Bidders or
Sp€cifications. Full instructions will be given if such error or omission is discovered and timely called to the attention
of the City. In submitting its bid, the Bidder certifies that it is aware of these provisions and is eligible to bid on this
Contract.
!-1.11 Patent Fees; Patent, Copyright, Trade Secret and Trademark Fees
Each Bidder shall include in the price bid any patent fees, royalties and charges on any patented article or process to
be furnished or used in the prosecution of the Work.
l-1.12 Taxes
Price bid shall include all federal, state, local, and other taxes.
l-1.13 Loca! Bidders; Refund of Sales and Use Tax
For the purpose of determining the lowest Bidder on a contract for materials and supplies only, 1olo of that portion of
the bid subject to sales or use tax shall be deducted from any bid where it is determined that if such Bidder were
awarded the contract, the City would receive a refund of the 1ol0.
t-2 SPECIAL CITY REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE
THERE IS AN APPENDIX "A" OF FORMS IN THESE SPECIFICANONS WHICH A BIDDER MUST COMPLETE TO
ESTABUSH COMPLIANCE WrIH A NUMBER OF SPECIAL CTTY OF VERNON REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
UMITED TO, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION. THESE FORMS AND
THEIR INSTRUCIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AN INTEGML PART OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND FAILURE TO
COMPLETE THEM MAY BE GROUNDS, IN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CITY, FOR RUECTION OF ANY BIDDER.
l-2.01 Equal Employment Opportunity in Contracting
l-2.01.1 Policy
The City of Vernon is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity Contracting. Qualified firms including small
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businesses and businesses owned by women, minorities, and disabled persons are encouraged to submit bids or
proposals, Contractors expressly agree to comply with the City's ordinances and regulations regarding Equal
Opportunity Employment as well as regulations that may be mandated by the source of the funds supporting this
contract.
l-2.OL.2 Compliance
To the extent permitted by law, the Contractor expressly agrees to establish compliance with the Equal Employment
Opportunity Practices Provisions of federal and state law.
l-2.01.3 Required Forms
No contract shall be awarded until the Bidder has submitted to the City or has on file with the City a
nondiscrimination certificatlon acceptable to the City.
l-2.02 Affidavit of Non-Collusion by Bidder
The City requires that each Bidder execute and submit to the City with their Bid, the Affidavit of Non-Collusion
included in Appendix "A."
l-2.03 Vernon Living Wage Ordinance
This contract is subject to the Vernon Living Wage Ordinance, The selected consultant shall pay qualiffing
employees a wage of not less than $10.30 per hourwith health benefits, or $11.55 per hour without health benefits.
The consultant shall also provide qualirying employees at least twelve days off per year for sick leave, vacation or
personnel necessity, and an additional ten days a year of uncompensated time for sick leave, There shall be a
prohibition on an employer retaliation against an employee's complaining to the City with regard to the employer's
compliance with the living wage ordinance. Contractor, and any Subcontractor(s), shall comply with the Cify's Living
Wage Ordinance. The current Living Wage Standards are set forth in Exhibit "D" of the City's Sample Contract.
Upon the Cityt request, certified payroll records shall promptly be provided to the City. The provisions of California
Labor Code 1770, et seq., regarding the payment of prevailing wages on public work, and related regulations, apply
to all Cify contracts. If Living Wage Provisions and Prevailing Wage provisions should both apply to this Contract,
Contractor and all of its Subcontractors shall pay the higher of the applicable wages to the extent required by law.
l-2.04 Stormwater Management and Discharge Control
In addition to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, the Contractor shall take
note of the Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Ordinance, also known as NPDES Requirements, as a
material part of the work under this Contract.
l-2.O4.L N PDES Requirements
In addition, the Contractor shall adhere to NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) Best
Management Practices to prevent deleterious materials or pollutants from entering the City or county storm drain
systems, including, but not limited to implementing the Best Management Practices specified below, and the
Contractor shall comply with all directions of the City in this regard during construction:
The following shall be implemented:
1. Handle, store, and dispose of materials properly.
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2. Avoid excrvation and grading activities during wet weather.
3. Construct diversion dikes and drainage swales around working sites.
4. Cover stockpiles and excavated soil with secured tarps or plastic sheeting.
5. Develop and implement erosion control plans (if applicable).
6. Check and repair leaking equipment away from construction sites.
7. Designate a locatlon away from storm drains for refueling.
8, Cover and seal catch basins if work in their vicinity may allow debris or deleterious liquids to enter.
9. Use vacuum with all concrete sawing operations.
10, Never wash excess material from aggregate, concrete, or equipment onto a street.
11. Catch drips from paving equipment with drip pans or absorbent material,
12. Clean up all spills using dry methods.
I-3 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
l-3.01 Bid Proposal Quantities
The quantities contained in the bid documents are approximate only, and are for the sole purpose of comparing
bids. The City may, in accordance with the Standard Specifications, order more or less work or material as
necessary in the City's sole discretion. Payment will be made for the amount of work or material actually provided
as determined by the City and accepted at the unit or lump sum prices noted in the bid, where applicable, and those
prices shall govern.
l-3.02 Registration and Qualifications of Contractors
Before submitting bids, Contractors shall be licensed in accordance with the Business and Professions Code Section
7000 et. seq. and each Contractor shall insert his license number on the Bidder's Proposal.
In submitting this bid, the Bidder warrants that it has work experience comparable to that which is to be performed.
Prior to award of a contract, the City may request of any Bidder, a statement setting forth their work experience ofa
nature comparable with that which is to be performed. Such statement shall describe the work performed over the
period of three (3) years next preceding the date of said statement, and shall give the owner, location, and contract
price, together with the dates of beginning and completion of such work. This statement of experience shall be
submitted within seven (7) calendar days after the City's notification to so submit. Failure to submit an adequate
statement can result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.
l-3.03 Standard Specifications
In connection with contracts related to the subject "Bidder's Proposal," and except as otherwise provided below, all
work shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the 2012 edition of 'STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PUBUC WORKS CONSTRUCTION" (commonly known as the "GREENBOOK"), Detailed Technical Specifications
including Supplements, prepared and promulgated by Public Works Standards, Inc., a mutual benefit corporation.
l-3.04 Subcontracts
In addition to the information to be listed by the Bidder with the bid pursuant to Section 2-3, entitled "Subcontracts,"
of the Standard Specifications, the Bidder shall provide for each subcontractor listed a brief description of the work
to be subcontracted (see Page BP{b) of the Bidder's Proposal). After bids have been received, no substitution of
subcontractors in place of those listed in the bid or addition of subcontractors for work in excess of one-half of one
percent of the total bid price will be permitted without the written consent of the City Engineer, The sole grounds
for said consent shall be the exceptions listed in Chapter 4 of the Public Contract Code.
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Pursuant to California Labor Code 51021.5, the Contractor must not willingly and knowingly enter into any
agreement with any person, as an independent contractor, to provide any services in connection with the Work
where the services provided or to be provided requires that such person hold a valid contractor's license issued
pursuant to California Business and Professions Code 957000 et seq. and such person does not meet the burden of
proof of his/her independent contractor status pursuant to California Labor Code 52750.5. In the event that the
Contractor shall employ any person in violatlon ofthe foregoing, the Contractor shall be subject to the civil penalties
under California Labor Code 51021.5 and any other penalty provided by law. In addition to the penalties provided
under California Labor Code 51021.5, the Contractor's violation of this Paragraph or the provisions of California Labor
Code 51021.5 shall be deemed an event of the Contractor's default. The Contractor must require any Sukontractor
of any tier performing or providing any portion of the Work to adhere to and comply with the foregoing provisions.
Pursuant to the provisions of Labor Code Section L777.1, the l;tr[ Commissioner publishes and distributes a list of
contractors ineligible to perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project. This list of debarred contractors
is available from the Department of Industrial Relations website at: http://www.dir.ca.oov/dlse/debar.html. The
Contractor must not employ, hire, use or subcontract with any of the listed debarred contractors.
1-3.05 Non-Discrimination
In the performance of this Contract, the Contractor must not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or
applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation of any person, to refuse to hire or employ
the person or to refuse to select the person for a training program leading to employment or to bar or to discharge
the person from employment or from a training program leading to employment, or to discriminate against the
person in compensation or in terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. Violations may also result in the
imrcsition of penalties referred to in Labor Code 5 1735.
l-3.05 Protection of Existing Facilities
Except where otherwise provided for, the repair or replacement ofexisting improvements that are damaged, injured,
or removed as a result of the work shall be reflected in associated unit or lump sum prices noted in the Bidder's
Proposal.
l-3.07 Contract Bonds
The Bidder to whom a contract is awarded shall file the bonds specified by Section 2-4, "Contract Bonds," of the
Standard Specifications before execution of the contract. The term "Contract Price" shall be deemed to mean the
total contract "not to exceed" amount consisting of the base bid stated in the Bidder's Proposal plus such additional
amounts provided for adjustments to the estimated quantities contained in the Bidder's Proposal and for extra work
covered by approved change orders, if any.
l-3.08 Termination of Contract
Section 6-5, entitled "Termination of Contract," of the Standard Specifications is modified to read: 'The City may
terminate this contract in whole or in part at any time, for any cause or without cause, upon fifteen (15) calendar
day's written notice to the Contractor." If the contract is thus terminated by the City for reasons other than the
Contractor's failure to perform its obligations, the City shall pay the Contractor a prorated amount based on the
services satisfactorily completed and accepted prior to the effective date of termination. Such payment shall be the
Contractor's exclusive remedy for termination without cause.
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l-3.09 Liability lnsurance
Evidence of insurance coverage shall be provided in the manner specified in Section 7.13 Insurance of the City's
Sample Contract
l-3.10 Partial Payment
Payment shall be due the Contractor within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of an itemized statement for work
performed during the progress payment period.
l-3.11 Security Deposits in Lieu of Retention
Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, the Contractor may substitute securities for any monies
withheld to ensure performance under the contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities
equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the City, or with a State or Federally chartered bank in
California as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such monies to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of
the contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor.
Alternatively, the Contractor may request and the City shall make payment of retentions earned directly to the
escrow agent at the expense of the Contractor. At the expense of the Contractor, the Contractor may direct the
investment of the payments into securities and the Contractor shall receive the interest earned on the investments
upon the same terms provided for in this section for securities deposited by the Contractor. Upon satisfactory
completion of the contract, the Contractor shall receive from the escrow agent all securities, interest, and payments
received by the escrow agent from the City. The Contractor shall pay to each subcontractor, not later than 20 days
after receipt of the payment, the respective amount of interest earned, net of costs attributed to retention withheld
from each subcontractor, on the amount of retention withheld to ensure the performance of the Contractor.
Securities eligible for investment under this section shall include those listed in Section 15430 of the Government
Code, bank or savings and loan certificates ofdeposit, interest bearing demand deposit accounts, standby letters of
credit, or any other security mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the City. The Contractor shall be the
beneficial owner of any securities substituted for monies withheld and shall receive any interest thereon.
The escrow agreement to be used shall be null, void, and unenforceable unless it is substantially similar to the form
specified by Section 22300(e) of the Public Contract Code.
l-3.12 Worker's Compensation Certification
California Labor Code $$ 1860 and 3700 provide that every Contractor will be required to secure the payment of
compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code 5 1861, the Contractor,
in submitting a bid, hereby certifies as follows:
"I am aware of the provisions of California Labor Code 5 3700 which requires every employer to be insured against
liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and
I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Work of this Contract."
l-3.13 Sample Contract
A sample of the contract the successful Bidder will be required to enter into with the City is attached hereto as
Appendix "8" and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of these Specifications,
l-3.14 Special Conditions - Prevailing Wages and Employment of Apprentices
The Contractor certifies by submission of a bid that they have not been found by the Labor Commissioner to be
in violation of Prevailing Wage laws as outlined in the California Labor Code g t777.7. The Contractor shall
adhere to the provisions of Section 1770-7777 of the Labor Code and kion 7-2 entitled "Labor," of the
Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall comply with and adhere to the "Special Conditions - Payment of
Prevailing Wages and Employment of Apprentices" attached to Part I of these Project Specifications. Attention
is directed to Section A of this attachment which states, in part, that if there is a difference between the Vernon
Living Wage and Prevailing Wage rates for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and his/her
subcontractors shall pay not less than the hiohest wage rate.
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ATTACHMENT TO PART I
SPECIAL CONDMONS - PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES AND EMPLOYMENT OF APPRENTICES
A. Determination of Prevailing Wage Rates
City has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to the Labor Code
determinations of the generally prevailing rates of per diem wages and the prevailing rate for holiday and overtime
work in the locality in which the Work is to be performed, Copies of these determinations, entitled "PREVAIUNG
WAGE SCALE", are maintained at the City's offices, are available during Cityt normal business hours and are also
available on the Internet at www.dir.ca.gov/DIR/S&R/statistics research.html. If there is a difference in the Vernon
Living Wage rates and the California prevailing wage for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and
Subcontractors shall pay not less than the highest wage rates. The wage rate for any classification not listed, but
which may be required to execute the Work, shall be commensurate and in accord with specified rates for similar or
comparable classiflcations for those performing similar or comparable duties. Holidays shall be as defined in the
collective bargaining agreement applicable to each particular craft, classification or type of worker employed under
the Contract. Per diem wages include employer payments for health and welfare, pensions, vacation, travel time
and subsistence pay, apprenticeship or other training programs authorized by California Labor Code 53093, and
similar purposes when the term "per diem wages" is used herein. Holiday and oveftime work, when permitted by
law, must be paid for at the rate of at least one and one-half (172) times the above specified rate of per diem
wages, unless otherwise specified. In accordance with Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, the Contractor
must post a schedule showing all applicable prevailing wage rates at appropriate and conspicuous locations on the
job site where they can easily be seen by workers.
B. Payment of Prevailing Wage Rates
1. Statutory Requirements - The Project is subject to the provisions of Labor Code 551720 et seq. and the
requirements of'l-itle 8 ofthe California Code of Regulations 9915000 et seq., which govern the payment of
prevailing wage rates on public works projects. The Contractor and Subcontractors of any tier shall be
governed by and required to comply with these statutes and regulations in connection with the Project.
Pursuant to Labor Code $1771, the Contractor and all Subcontractors of any tier must pay not less than the
prevailing wage rates to all workers employed in execution of the Contract. Contractor and Subcontractors
must comply with applicable statutes and regulations, including but not limited to Labor Code gS 1771,
1775, 7777.5, 1813 and 1815.
2. Weekly Payments to Employees - Contractor and all Subcontractors of any tier must pay each worker on
the Project, unconditionally and not less often than once each week, the full amounts that are due and
payable for the period covered by the particular payday in accordance with the prevailing wage scale
determination, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist behveen the
Contractor, Subcontractor and such laborers. Thus, an employer must establish a fixed workweek and an
established payday. On each payday, each worker must receive all sums due at the end of the preceding
workweek and must be provided with an itemized wage statement,
3. Classifications - City shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics, including apprentices and
trainees, which are not listed in the General Wage Determinations and which are to be employed under this
Contract, shall be classified conformably to such wage determinations. In the event the City does not
concur in the Contractor's proposed classification or reclassiflcation of a particular class of laborers and
mechanics (including apprentices and trainees) to be used, the question, accompanied by the
recommendation of the City's Project Representative, shall be referred to the State Director of Industrial
Relations for determination.
4. Fringe Benefit Cash Equivalent - City shall require, whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed for a
class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefit which is not expressed as an hourly wage and the
Contractor is obligated to pay a cash equivalent of such a fringe benefit, an hourly cash equivalent thereof
must be established. In the event the interested parties cannot agree upon cash equivalent of the fringe
benefit, the questions, accompanied by the recommendation of the City's Project Representative, shall be
referred to the State Director of Industrial Relations for determination.
C. Penalty for Prevailing wage Rate Underpayment
Pursuant to Labor Code 51775, the Contractor must, as a penalty, forfeit Fifty Dollars ($50.00) to the City for each
calendar day or portion thereot for each worker paid less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the
WorFby the Contractor or by any Subcontractor, of any tier, in connection with the Work. The difference between
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prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker each calendar day, or portion thereof, for which each
worker paid less than the prevailing wage rate, must be paid to each worker by the Contractor.
D. Withholding
The City shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of
Labor or DIR, withhold or cause to be withheld from the Contractor under this Contract so much of the accrued
payments or advances as may be considered necessary to pay laborers and mechanics, including apprentices,
trainees, and helpers, employed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor the full amount of wages required by the
Contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper,
employed or working on the site of the Work, all or part of the wages required by the Contract, the Cify may, after
written notice to the Contractor, take such action as may be necessary to cause the suspension of any further
payment, advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.
E. Certified Payroll Records and Basic Payroll Records
The Contractor and Subcontractors of any tier must maintain Certified Payroll Records and "Basic Payroll Records",
defined as time cards, front and back copies of canceled checks, cash receipts, trust fund forms, daily logs,
employee sign-in sheets, accounting ledgers, tax forms and/or any other record maintained for the purposes of
reporting payroll, during the course of the Work and must preserve them for a period of three (3) years after
completion of the Project for all trades workers executing the Work of the Contract. Certified Payroll Records must
be submitted at the times designated in Paragraph F below or upon request as descriH in Paragraph G below, City
reserves the right to require Contractor to routinely submit Basic Payroll Records may be requested by the City at
any time and must be provided within ten (10) calendar days following the receipt of the request.
F. Submitta! of Certified Payroll Records
Pursuant to Labor Code S1775, the Contractor and each Subcontractor of any tier must maintain an accurate, weekly
payroll record showing the employee full name, address, social security number, work classification, amount paid per
hour, straight time, overtime and holiday hours worked each day and weekly totals, the actual per diem wages paid
to each person employed for the Work, and the gross/net wages paid for this Projec{all projects, as well as the
Contractor name and address, Project name and location, and dates of payroll. If payments are made to any third
party trust, funds or plans For health and welfare, pension or vacation trusts, those payments must be stated on the
Certified Payroll Record. The basic wage rate paid per hour plus the employer contributions for benefiLs, including
training fund contributions, must at least equal the prevailing wage rate for that classification.
The Contractor must maintain and submit its Certified Payroll Records and those of its SubcontractoB. City reserves
the right to require Contractor to submit to the City each week, no later than seven (7) calendar days after the
payday for the week covered, the Certified Payroll Records of Contractor and its Subcontractors of every tier. If
there is no Work on a given week or on a given day, the Certified Payroll Record must indicate "no work" for that
week or day(s). The Certified Payroll Records must account for each day of the week including Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays. Contractor and Subcontractors of every tier must write "final" on the last submitted Certified Payroll
Record for the Project.
The Certified Payroll Records must be verified by a written declaration made by a person with authority to represent
the reporting entify, under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in the payroll record is true and correct
and that the reporting entity has complied with the requirements of California Labor Code 95u71, 1811, and 1815
for any Work performed by his, her or its employees on the Project.
Contractor agrees that submission of Certifled Payroll Records as well as all related or subsequent requests for
supporting document made by city shall be a condition precedent to contractor's receipt of a progress, final, or
retention payment. The City shall withhold any portion of the progress, final, or retention payment up to and
including the entire payment until the Certified Payroll Records requirement is met by the Contractor or its
Subcontractor. If the Contractor or any Subcontractor is determined to have failed to pay workers in compliance
with the applicable prevailing wage sections of the Labor Code, the City shall continue to withhold progress, final, or
retention payments until sufflcient funds have been withheld for payment of wages to workers and all applicable
penalties.
G. Making Certified Payroll Records Available Upon Request
Pursuant to Labor Code 97776, in addition to its obligation to deliver certified payroll records to the City on a weekly
basis as set forth above, the Contractor must also make payroll records available for inspection at all reasonable
hours at the principal office of the Contractor on the following basis: (i) a certified copy of an employee's payroll
record must be made available for inspection or furnished to such employee or his/her authorized representative on
requesu (ii) a certified copy of all payroll records must be made available for inspection or furnished upon request to
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the City, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards of the
Department of Industrial Relations; (iii) a certified copy of payroll records must be made available upon request to
the public for inspection or copies thereof made; provided, however, that a request by the public must be made
through either the City, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. If
the requested payroll records have not been previously provided to the City, the Division of Apprenticeship
Standards or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement the requesting party must, prior to being provided the
records, reimburse the cost of preparation by the Contractor, Subcontractors and the entify through which the
request was made; and the public may not be given access to such records at the principal office of the Contractor;
(iv) the Contractor must file a certifled copy of the payroll records with the entity that requested such records within
ten (10) calendar days after receipt of a written request; (v) any copy of records made available for inspection as
copies and furnished upon request to the public or any public agency by the City, the Division of Apprenticeship
Standards or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall be marked or obliterated in such a manner as to
prevent disclosure of an individual's name, address and social security number. The name and address of the
Contractor or any Subcontractor, of any tier, pedorming a part of the Work must not be marked or obliterated. The
Contractor must inform the City of the location of payroll records, including the street address, Cify and county and
must, within five (5) working days, provide a notice of a change or location and address.
H. Forfeiture for Failure to Comply with Written R.ecord Request Laws
The Contractor or Subcontractor shall have ten (10) calendar days in which to comply, subsequent to receipt of
written request regarding Certified Payroll Records or Basic Payroll Records. In the event Contractor or a
Subcontractor fails to strictly comply after such 10-day period, the Contractor or Subcontractor shall, as a penalty to
the City, forfeit Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, until strict
compliance is effectuated. Upon the request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the Division of Labor
Standards Enforcement, these penalties shall be withheld from any portion of the Contract Price then or thereafter
due the Contractor. A Contractor is not subject to a penalty assessment pursuant to this paragraph due to the
failure of a Subcontractor to comply with this section.
I. Hours of Work
1. Limits on Hourc of Work - Pursuant to Labor Code 51810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal
day's work. Pursuant to Labor Code 91811, the time of service of any worker employed at any time by the
Contractor or by a Subcontractor, of any tier, upon the Work or upon any part of the Work, is limited and
restricted to eight (8) hours during any one calendar day and forty (40) hours during any one calendar weel!
except as hereafter provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, Work performed by employees of
Contractor or any Subcontractor, of any tier, in excess of eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours during
any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per
day at not less than one and one-half (172) times the basic rate of pay.
2. Penalty for Excess Hours - Pursuant to Labor Code 551813 and 1815, the Contractor shall pay to the City
a penalty of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the execution ofthe Contract by the
Contractor or any Subcontractor, of any tier, for each calendar day during which such worker is required or
permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar
week, in violation of the provisions of the California Labor Code, unless compensation to the worker so
employed by the Contractor is not less than one and one-half (1%) times the basic rate of pay for all hours
worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day.
3. Contractor Responsibility For Cost of Excess Hours - Any Work performed by workers necessary to be
performed after regular working hours or on Sundays or other holidays must be performed without
adjustment to the Contract Price or any other additional expense to the City.
J. Responsibility for Subcontractors' Payment of Prevailing Wages
Pursuant to Labor Code 91774, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all Subcontractors of any tier comply
with requirements for payment of prevailing wages. Contractor is responsible for Labor code violations by
Subcontractors of any tier. The agreement executed between the Contractor and each Subcontractor must contain a
copy of the provisions of Labor Code 55 1771, 1775, 1777.5, 1813 and 1815, at a minimum. Contractor must
monitor each Subcontractor's payment of prevailing wage rates. Upon becoming aware of the failure of any
Subcontractor of any tier to pay its workers the specified prevailing wage, the Contractor must diligently take action
to halt and rectiry the failure, including, without limitation, retaining sufficient funds due to the Subcontractor to
cover the underpayment. Before making final payment to any Subcontractor, the Contractor must obtain an affidavit
from the Subcontractor, signed under penalty of perjury, which states that the Subcontractor has paid the specified,
determined prevailing wage rate to its employees for the Project, as well as any amounts due pursuant to Labor
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Code 51813. Contractor must provide copies of such affidavits to the City and provide Contractor's affidavit that it
has paid the specified, determined prevailing wage rate to its employees for the Project, as well as any amounts due
under Labor Code 51813.
K. Statement of Employer Payments
Within five (5) calendar days of signing the Contract or Subcontract, as applicable, the Statement of Employer
Payments (DSLE Form PW 26) must be completed and submitted to the City by each Contractor and Subcontractor
who pays benefits to a third party trust, plan or fund for health and welfare benefits, vacation funds or makes
pension contributions. The form must contain, for each worker classification, the fund or trust name, address,
administrator, and amount per hour contributed and frequency of contributions. Training fund contributions must
also be reported on this form. In February and August of each year during the Project, the Contractor and
Subcontractors of any tier must veriry changes in wage rates for any trade classifications used on the Project.
Thereafter, Contractor and its Subcontractors must submit a new Statement of Employer Payments to the City which
reflects any changes in wages and benefits.
L. Apprentices
l. Apprenticeshap Committee Contract Award Information - PuBuant to Labor Code 51777.5 and Title 8
California Code of Regulations 5230, Contractor and Subcontractors of any tier who are not already
approved to train by an apprenticeship program sponsor must, within ten ( 10) calendar days of signing the
Contract or Subcontract as applicable, but in any event prior to the flrst day in which the Contractor or
Subcontractor has workers employed on the Project, submit contract award information. This information
may be a Public Works Contract Award Information form (DAS form 140). The contract award information
must be provided to the appropriate local apprenticeship committees whose geographic area of operation
include the area of the Project and can supply apprentices to the Project. Contractor and Subcontractors
must also submit a copy of the form to the City which must include, in additlon to other information, an
estimate of journeymen hours to be performed under the Contract or Subcontract, the number of
apprentices to be employed, and the approximate dates the apprentices will be employed. Failure to
provide contract award information, which is known by the Contractor or Subcontractor, shall be deemed to
be a continuing violation for the duration of the Contract.
2. Employment of Apprentices - Labor Code 51777.5 and Title 8 California Code of Regulations 55200 et
seq. provide detailed requirements for employing apprentices on public works. The responsibility of
complying with Section L777.5 and the regulations lies exclusively with the Contractor. When the
Contractor of Subcontractor employs workers in any Apprenticeable Craft or Trade, the Contractor and
Subcontractor must employ apprentices in at least the ratio set forth in Labor Code Section 1777.5.
Every apprentice employed to perform any of the Work must be paid the prevailing rate of per diem wages for
apprentices in the trade to which such apprentice is registered, and such individual must be employed only for
the work of the craft or trade to which such individual is registered.
Only apprentices, as defined in California Labor Code 53077, who are in training under apprenticeship standards
and written apprenticeship agreements under California Labor Code 953070 et seq. are eligible to be employed
for the Work. The employment and training of each apprentice shall be in accordance with either of the
following:
(1) The apprenticeship standards and apprentice agreements under which such apprentice is training; or
(2) The rules and regulations of the California Apprenticeship Council, including regulation Section 230.1 (c),
which requires that apprentices employed on public projects can only be assigned to perform work of the craft
or trade to which the apprentice is registered and that the apprentices must at all times work with or under the
direct supervision of journeyman/men.
3, Apprenticeship Certificate and Request for Dispatch of Apprentices
a. When the Contractor or any Subcontractor of any tier in performing any of the Work employs workers in
any Apprenticeable Craft or Trade, as defined in Paragraph L(4), the Contractor and such Subcontractor
may apply to the Joint Apprenticeship Committee administering the apprenticeship standards of the
craft or trade in the area of the site of the Work for a certificate approving the Contractor or such
Subcontractor under the apprenticeship standards for the employment and training of apprentices in the
area or industry affected, provided, however, that the approval as established by the Joint
Apprenticeship Committee or Committees shall be subject to the approval of the Administrator of
Apprenticeship. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee or Committees, subsequent to approving the
Contractor or Subcontractor, shall arrange for the dispatch of apprentices to the Contractor or such
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Subcontractor in order to comply with California Labor Code 5U77.5. There shall be an affirmative
duty upon the Joint Apprenticeship Committee or Committees, administering the apprenticeship
standards of the crafu or trades in the area of the site of the Work, to ensure equal employment and
affirmative action and apprenticeship for women and minorities. Contractors or Subcontractors shall not
be required to submit individual applications for approval to local Joint Apprenticeship Committees
provided they are already covered by the local apprenticeship standards.
b. Contractors who are not already approved to train apprentices must request dispatch of required
apprentices from one of the applicable Apprentices Committees whose geographic area of operation
includes the site of the Project by giving the committee actual notice of at least forty-eight (48) houB
(excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) before the date on which one or more apprentices are
required. Contractors and Subcontractors may use DAS form 142 to make the request for apprentices.
However, if a non-signatory contractor declines to abide by and comply with the terms of a local
committee's standards, the Apprenticeship Committee shall not be required to dispatch apprentices to
such contractor. Conversely, if in response to a written request, an Apprenticeship Committee does not
dispatch any apprentice to a contractor who has agreed to employ and train apprentices in accordance
with either the Apprenticeship Committee's Standards or the California Apprenticeship Counsel
Regulations (Title 8, Section 230 efseq.) within 72 hours ofsuch request (excluding Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays) the contractor shall not be considered in violation of kion 230.1 as a result of failure to
employ apprentices for the remainder of the Project, provided the contractor has made the request in
enough time to meet the required ratio. If an Apprenticeship Committee dispatches fewer apprentices
than the Contractor or Subcontractor requested, the Contractor or Subcontractor shall be considered in
compliance if the contractor employs those apprentices who are dispatched, provided that, where there
is more than one Apprenticeship Committee able and willing to unconditionally dispatch apprentices, a
Contractor or Subcontractor who is not a participant in an apprenticeship program has requested
dispatch from at least two committees.
Ratio of Apprentices to Journeymen
a. The ratio of Work performed by apprentices to journeymen, who shall be employed in the Work, may be
the ratio stipulated in the apprenticeship standards under which the Joint Apprenticeship Committee
operates, but in no case shall the ratio be less than one hour of apprentice work for every five hours of
labor performed by a journeyman, except as otherwise provided in California Labor Code 51777.5. The
ratio of apprentice work to journeyman work shall apply during any day or portion of a day when any
journeyman is employed at the site ofthe Work and shall be computed on the basis ofthe hours worked
during the day by journeymen so employed. Any Work performed by a journeyman in excess of eight
hours per day or 40 hours per week shall not be used to calculate the ratio. The Contractor must employ
apprentices for the number of hours computed as above before the end of the Contract or subcontract,
as applicable. The Contractor must, however, endeavor, to the greatest extent possible, to employ
apprentices during the same time period that the journeymen in the same craft or trade are employed at
the site of the Work. Where an hourly apprenticeship ratio is not feasible for a particular craft or trade,
the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, upon application of a Joint Apprenticeship Committee, may
order a minimum ratio of not less than one apprentice for each five journeymen in a craft or trade
classification.
b. The Contractor or any Subcontractor covered by this Paragraph and California Labor Code 51777.5, that
has agreed to be covered by an Apprenticeship Program's standards, upon the issuance of the approval
certificate, or that has been previously approved in such craft or trade, must employ the number of
apprentices or the ratio of apprentices tojourneymen stipulated in the apprenticeship standards, but in
no event less than the 1-to-5 hourly ratio. Upon proper showing by the Contractor that it employs
apprentices in such craft or trade in the State of California on all of its contracts on an annual average
of not less than one apprentice to each five journeymen, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards may
grant a certificate exempting the Contractor from the 1-to-5 hourly ratio as set forth in this Paragraph
and California Labor Code q1777.5.
Exemption - The requirement to employ apprentices shall not apply to contracts of general contractors, or
to contracts of specialty contractors not bidding for work through a general or prime contractor, involving
less than Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) or twenty (20) Working Days. The term "Apprenticeable
Craft or Trade," as used herein shall mean a craft or trade determined as an Apprenticeable occupation in
accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Apprenticeship Council.
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5. Contributions to Trust Funds - The Contractor or any Subcontractor of any tier who performs any of the
Work by employment ofjourneymen or apprentices in any Apprenticeable Craft orTrade shall contribute to
the California Apprenticeship Council in the same amount that the Director determines is the prevailing
amount of apprenticeship training contributions in the area of the Project. Contractor or any Subcontractor,
of any tier, may take as a credit for payments to the Council any amounts paid by the Contractor or
Subcontractor to an approved apprenticeship program that can supply apprentices to the Project.
Contractors who do not contribute to an apprenticeship program must submit their contributions to the
California Apprentlceship Council. Training Fund contributions are due and payable on the 15th day ofthe
month for work performed during the preceding month. Training contributions to the California
Apprenticeship Council shall be paid by check and shall be accompanied by a Completed Training Fund
Contribution form (CAC-2). Contractors who contribute to an apprenticeship program are entitled to a full
credit in the amount of those contributions. The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement is authorized to
enforce the payment of such contributions to such fund(s) as set forth in California Labor Code $ 227. Such
contributions shall not result in an increase in the Contract Price.
7. Contractort Compliance - The responsibility of compliance with this Paragraph for all Apprenticeable
Trades or Crafu is solely and exclusively that of the Contractor. All decisions of the loint Apprenticeship
Committee(s) under this Paragraph are subject to the provisions of California Labor Code 93081. In the
event the Contractor willfully fails to comply with the provisions of this Paragraph and California Labor Code
51777.5, pursuant to California Labor Code S1777.7, the Contractor shall: (i) be denied the right to bid on
any public works contract for a period of one ( 1) year from the date the determination of non-compliance is
made by the Administrator of Apprenticeship; and (ii) forfeit, as a civil penalty, One Hundred Dolla6
(9100.00) for each calendar day of noncompliance. Notwithstanding the provisions of California Labor Code
51727, upon receipt of such determination, the City shall withhold such amount from the Contract Price then
due or to become due. Any such determination shall be issued after a full investigation, a fair and impartial
hearing, and reasonable notice thereof in accordance with reasonable rules and procedures prescribed by
the California Apprenticeship Council. Any funds withheld by the City pursuant to this Paragraph shall be
deposited in the General Fund or other similar fund of the City. The interpretation and enforcement of
California Labor Code 551777.5 and U77.7 shall be in accordance with the rules and procedures of the
California Apprenticeship Council.
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PART I I I.SPECIFICATIONS
REHABITITATION OF PRODUCTION WEtt NO. 16
I . Airburst well from total depth of I ,37 6' to the top of the perforations at 505 ' . Airburst well for three (3)
consecutive days at 1,250 psi with four (4) shots at2' intewals for day's one ( I ) and two (2). Repeat process
at 1,400 psi with one (l) shot per 2' intervals.
2. Bail well back to 1,376' to remove fill that has fallen into the well as a result of the airburst process.
Remove fill from site and dispose of in accordance with state law. The contractor is responsible for proper
disposal, permits and fees.
3. Supply and install l0' long, 12" diameter dual air-swab at 505". Swab in acid treatment chemicals from
505' to 1,460'. See technical specifications for Acid Treatment process below.
4. Deliver and setup 2,500 gallon roll-off bin, 200 gpm trash pump, 21,000 gallon baker tank and,2.5"
piping. Utilize discharge piping and pump to transfer water from tank manifold to nearest discharge point-
assume 200-feet.
5. Utilize 400 CFM compressor, 4" drop pipe, 1.5" airline, and airlift with dual air-swab. Assume sixty (60)
hours. Monitor discharge for turbidity and sand content. Utilize City of Vernon water supply to treat the
discharge needed to meet City sewer water quality requirements.
6. Remove dual air-swab and related equipment.
7. Video log well to inspect casing interior.
8. Remove and dispose of settle solids from roll-off bin and baker tank. Remove roll-off bin and baker tank
from site.
9. Rebail well to 1,376' and remove material from site in accordance with state law. The contractor is
responsible for proper disposal, permits and fees.
10. Inject 15,000 gallons of 300 PPM sodium hypochlorite solution and sufficient hydrochloric acid to
maintain a PH level of between 6 and 7. Swab throughout the well casing for eight (8) hours to ensure
adequate coverage. Sample water from 500', 800', and 1,100' and test for chlorine residual.
I I . Build and install test pump producing 1,500 gpm at 400' Total Dynamic Head. Set test pump at 400'.
Install 1.25" PVC access pipe below the pump bowl assembly at 42O' .
12. Deliver and install eighty-feet (80') of eight Inch (8") temporary discharge piping and sand separator to
the existing storm drain.
13. Sample discharge water for NPDES requirements and monitor water quality throughout test pumping
process.
14. Redevelop well with test pump.
15. Perform dynamic video logging at three (3) different flows: 1007o maximum,T5Vo and 5OVo.
16. Remove test pump, piping, and sand separator from site.
17. Re-video well to inspect casing.
18. Clean and pressure wash work site.
Acid Treatment:
The following detailed Acid Treatment is specific to the Well-Klean Program developed for this
well by Hercchemtech, LLC. The chemistry will be supplied by Hercchemtech (no approved
equals).
On-site personnel must be 4O-hour Hazmat certified and wear the required protective equipment.
Safety equipment must also be onsite for the duration of the treatment process (shower eye wash
station, first aid equipment, and air monitoring device). A Grade T2 Operator shall manage the
treatment phase of this project. The chemicals to be used for this treatment process include
hydrochloric acid, Well-Klean, hydrogen peroxide, and neutralizer (caustic soda or soda ash).
The Contractor shall blend and inject a combination of chemicals as reflected in the Chemical Table
below. These chemicals shall be purchased from Hercchemtech. Hercchemtech will also instruct
the Contractor on the details for blending and applying the treatment.
o Each zone shall be equally treated with the hydrogen peroxide and Well-Klean preblend per the
attached detailed specifications.
o The Contractor shall allow the chemicals to remain in the well ten ( l0) hours after the last treatment
injection. At this point, the Contractor is to dual air swab the well for approximately sixty (60)
hours. Monitor and record discharge for PH, hydrogen peroxide, turbidity, and calcium absorption.
PRODUCTS PACKAGE QUANTITY
Well-Klean, Pipe-Klean Pre-blend -NSF Standard 60
Grade Chemistry.
275 Gallon Recyclable
Totes
4
Hydrogen Peroxide 35Vo (7 Gallons Per Process)5 Gallon 2" Bung I
Sodium Bicarbonate 50 Pound Bag 20
EXHIBIT B
PROPOSAL
APPENDX 'A" - Forms to be Completcd by Bidder
BIDDER'S CHECKLIST
TO THE BIDDER:
The following list is provided for thc convenience of both you and the City and to hclp eliminate
errors and omissions which may render your bid unacceptable. Please chcck all ap,propriate
boxes and submit with your bid.
ENTITY CONFIRMATION
UBCONTRACTOR LISTING/SHORING DESIGN
g/AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION (SIGNED BY BIDDER)
S/LIVING WAGE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
ENDOR LIST QUESTIONNAIRE & EQUAL OPPORTIJNITY
EMPLOYMENT & NON-SEGREGATION
BP-(e)
BP-(b)
BP-(c)
BP-(d)
AA FORMS
Blds are to be slgned and submltted in TRIPLICATE. Bidder must submit
bids in an ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES.
All bids shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes, distinctly marked "Bid" with
the title ofthe bid and the bidder's name and address appearing on the
outside.
Bids should be addressed to:
City Clerk
City of Vemon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vemon, CA 90058
Mail sufficiently early or deliver in person before the time and day listed ln
the Notice Inviting Bids. Bids must be received in the City Clerk's Office
before that time.
BIDDER'S PROPOSAL
FOR THE REHABILITATION OF PRODUCTION WEIL NO. 16
ITEM
NO.ITEM UNIT OTY
UNIT
PRICE
TOTAL
COST
I
Airburst Well for Three (3) days at 1,250 psi with four (4) shots at 2'
intervals for day's One (l) and Two (2). Repeat at 1,4O0 psi with One
(l) shot per 2'intervals. Perforations are from 505" to 1,376' and
casing reduces from 18" to 12" at496".I-S I gllo,otc-$1o,o9o
2 Bail Well back to 1,376'. Assume Eieht (8) Hours.Per Hour 8 $ 31'g 3,aoo
3 Contain and Dispose of Bailed Materials LS I t ?,gea g d,9co
4 Supply and install l0' Long 12" Diameter Dual Air-Swab at 505."rs I $6)a tr L,za
5
Acid Treatment from 505' to 1,460.' See Technical Specifications in
Pan No. ru.LS I $l'l,foc g?1,grn
6
Setup 2500 Gallon Roll-Off Bin, 200 gpm Trash Pump, 2t000 Gatton
D^1.^-'f^-l- -a.l i (tr n€-:-- .^ C^..,^- l-a^. ll ^^^.^S .-,irL!- ^nnr ^JpGlr l 4lli utu L.J L lptttB tu uuwvr llttlr \Lw4tgu w auilaa Lav vl
rs I $ G,Lq b,Loo
I
Utilize 4.00 CFM Compressor (Minimum),4" Drop Pipe, l.5" Airline,
and Dual Air-Swab. Estirnate Sixty (60) Houn.Per Hour 60 $ iac glt,ooo
8
Monitor Discharge for Turbidity and Sand Content. Utilize City of
Vemon Water Supply to Treat the Discharge as needed to meet City
Sewer Water Quality Requirements.LS I $lpo $J,ooo
9 Remove Dual Air-Swab and Associated Equipment.LS I SSooo $5aoo
t0 VideoLos Well.I.S I Jlr ?a glr2a9
ll
Clean out and dispose of senled solids in roll-off and baker tank.
Remove baker tank and roll-off.LS I $ 9,oo $7eocr
IZ Rebail Well to bottom and Dispose of Fill. Estimate Eishr (8) Hours.Per Hour 8 $3'75 $3,ooo
l3
Inject 15.000 Gallons of 300 PPM Sodium Hypochlorite Solution and
sufficient Hydrochloric Acid to maintain a PH level of between 6 and
7.LS I $6,5b gL,5eo
t4 Swab throughout the Casing for Eight (8) Hours.Per Hour 8 $e/5 $leo
t5
Sample Water from 500', 800'and 1,100' and test for Chlorine
Residual.LS I $5oo $5eo
t6 Build Test Pump Capable of 1,500 GPM at a Total Head of 400'LS I gGom X6,ooo
t7 lnstall the Test Pump into the Well with a Setring of 400'.LS I tq,fu 5oo
t8
lnstall a 1.25" PVC Access Pipe past the Pump Bowl Assembly at
420',.LS I $ lrOOCI $ ',om
t9
InstallEight Inch (8") Temporary Piping, Eighty Feet (80'). and Sand
Separator to the existing Storm Drain.LS I g7,5oo g1,So,c
20
Sampte Water for NPDES Requirements and Monitor Water Quality
throughout Test hrmping Process.LS I $, tooo g I,ooa
2t Development Pumping - Estimate 60 Hours.Per Hour 60 $t50 $cl,oo
t-2
PABT r. PW
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22
Perform Dynamic Video Logging at Three (3) Dift'erent Flow (100%
Maximum, 75?o and SOVo.LS I @ t@o
)?Remove Test Pump Equipmenr.ls I g7,o&
$.-LON
24 Remove Piping and Sand Separator.rs I g3,cu $_.5,oao
25 Pressure Wash Work-Site.ts I g 5oo $5o
TOTAL
PRICE i5 l,t 8o
TOTAL $
GRANDToTAL $ i5l 180 '":
The undersigned Bidder agrees to comrnence work within lifteen (15) calendar days from the date issuance of a
Notice to Proceed and proposes and agrees to have all work comphted Mthin [inset mntract hngth] of the
contract Ume commences.
The underslgned Bidder acknowledges receipt of the folloriqg addenda issued br tfie above project. If no
AddCNdA hAvE bCCn receirred, write.none,,. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ANY ADDENDA ISSUED
WILL RENDER THE CONTACTOR'S BID NON-RESPONSIVE.
Llst of addenda Received:
PLEASE SEE PART I SESTION 2.01.3 REOI'IRED FORMS.
Bidder shall execute the following (Appendix "A'):
Pae
1. Identity Confirmatlon Bp-(a)
2. Subontractor Lrrsting/Shoring Design Bp-(b)
3. Affidavlt of Non{ollusbn Bp-(c)
4. Living Wage Compliance Cert'fiation Bp-(d)
5. Vendor Llst Questionnaire & Equal Opporhrnlty Employment & Non-Segregatlon AA FORMS
employee of the City of Vernon.
Bidde/s Proposal
Respectfully Submltted,
(If a Bidder is a corporation,
its seal must be impressed hereon)il,ry
€enetat PurrrT C-rp"^/ -Zn<_
Califomia CorporaUon No.4-t0e,Jgao
C-alifomla State Contractor's License No. 4167 G,
PART I. PW
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APPENDIX "A.') - Forms to be Completed by Bidder
IDENTITY CONFIRMATION
Contractor's Name
Office Address
If an individual, so state
If a partnership, corporation or ftrm, so state, giving the names and addresses of
individuals constituting the organization-
lf a corporation, give the following information:
Name of President
Organized under the laws of the State of
Name and address of local representative
Name of Secretary
Califrr"io
Telephone: ?oq-5198LoG
Fax: Q o9 -519- baSg
(Here attach a certificate in form to confirm 1) the identity of the bidder or officer who signs
ubor",2) the fact that he is the officer named, and 3) his authority to bind the bidder)-
BP-(a)
MII\IUIES OF SPECIAL MEETING OX'
SHAREHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS
OF
GENERAL PIIMP COMPAIIY, rNC.
A Catifornia Corporation
A special meeting ofthe Shareholders and Directors of GENERAL PUMP
COMPANY, INC., a California corporatiorq was held at225 South Civic, Suite 2-14, Palm
Springs, California, on February 21,2003 at 10:00 a.m.
The roll call was as follows.
PRESENT:
ABSENT.
William M. Tweed
None
ALSO PRESENT: John T. Trevino
The meeting was called to orderby the President, William M. Tweed, who presided as
Chairman and Secretary ofthe meeting.
The President announced that the meeting was held pursuant to the provisions of the
By-Laws.
No objection being made, a reading of the minutes of the last meeting of the
corporation was dispensed with and upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the same were approved without reading.
The President stated that the first order of business was to approve signing authority of
Mr. William M. Tweed, as President and Secretary, or Mchael G. Bodart, as Director of
Engineering, on bids, bid bonds and contracts to a maximum value of trro million dollars each
occulTence.
Upon motion duly madg seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution
was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the corporation approves the authority of William M. Tweed,
Michael G. Bodart as a representative of GENERAL PUMP COMPAIIY, INC., to sign bids,
bid bonds and contracts up to a maximum of two million dollars each occurrence.
The President stated that the corporation needed to purchase two new pick-up trucks
for general business use.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution
was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the corporation approves the purchase of two new pick-up trucks
for general business use.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, said meeting was
adjourned.
OW
William M. Tweed, Chairrran
a@
William M. Tweed, Secretary
SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING/SHORING DESIGN
SI,JBCONTRACTOR LISTTNG
Names (s)
APPENDIX "A" - Forms to be Completed by Bidder
Description of Work
SHORING DESIGN
If shoring is required as part of this project, then the Civil or Stnrctural Engineerwho design this
shoring is to be listed below, even if said Engineer is ernployed by the Contractor. If no shoring
is required, write'NONE'.
Engineer Names (s)Description of Work
BP-(b)
APPENDX "A" - Forms to be Completed by Bidder
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION BY CONTRACTOR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COT'NTY OF LOS AI\GELES
r4;oj',,A Boda.f being first duly swom deposes
(Iucn 5oh Owacr". T
o
(hscrt m ofbidder)
who submits herewith to the City of Vcnron a poposal;
That all statements of frct in such proposal arc tnre;
That such proeosal was not madc in thc intercst of or on behalf of any undisclosed p€rsoq partnenhip,
companyr associatioq organizatim or corporation;
That such proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham;
That said bidder bas not, dircctly or indirectly by agreemem, courmmicatim or confertna wift anlonc
afteryted to inducc actioo prejudicial b the int€rest ofthe CityofVernoru orofanyotbcrbiddcroranlrurle
else interestcd in ftc proposed cmtret; and firthcr
That prior to the public opcning and rcading of proposals, said biddec
& Did not directly or indirrctly, induce or solicit aoyone else to submit a false or sham proposal;
b. Did not dircctly or indircctly, colludc, conspirc, connive or agree with anyonc clsc trat said bidder
or anyone else would submit a false or sham proposal, or that anlone should refrain from bidding
or withdraw his pnoposal;
c. Did not, in any manner, direcfly or indirectly seek by agreeme,nt comumication or confcrence
with anyone to raise or fix the proposal pricc of said bidder or of anyone else, or to raise or fix
any overhead, profit or cost eleircnt of his proposal pricc, or of that of anyone else;
d. Did not directly or indirectty, submit his proposal price or any breakdown thercof, or the contenB
thereof, or divulge infonnation or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partrership, company,
associatiorr, organization, bid depository, or to any mcmber or agent thercof, or to any individual
or group of individuals, cxcept thc City of Vemon, or to any penon or pqstxn who have a
partnership or othcr financial interest with said bidder in his btsiness.
that the above information is correct
By:Title:
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)ss
)
I certiff under penalg of.
Date:
BP-(c)
CALIFORNIA JURAT WITH AFFIANT STATEMENT GOVERNMENT CODE S 8202
lSee Attached Document (Notary to cross out lines 1-6 below)
tr See Statement Below (Lines 1-6 to be completed only by document signer l, not Notary)
Signature of Document Signer No. 1 Signature of Document Signer No.2 (if any)
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the
document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
before me
15
Signature
Sea/
Place Notary Seal Above
OPTIONAL
Though this section is optional, completing this information can deter alteration of the document or
fraudulent reattachment of this form to an unintended document.
Description of Attached Document
Title or Type of Document:Document Date:
Number of Pages: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above:
State of California
County of Los Angeles
Cotrnrdtm, t9Giziof, hatic - CflonhLorA.rrbCffi,
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed)
llth March
on
by
(1)
this _ day of
Date
20-
Michael Bodart
),
Name(s) of Signer(s)
me on the basis of satisfactory evidence
, person(s) who appeared before me.
(and (2)
proved to
to be the
Year
APPENDX *A" - Forms to be Completed by Bidder
LIVING WAGE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
This contract is subject to the City of Vemon's Living Wage Ordinance, Vernon Municipal Code
Chapter2 Article XVIII. Sections 2.132 and 2.114 require that contractors providing labor or
services to thc City under contracts in excess of $25,000:
a Pay no less than tetr dollars and thirty cents ($ 10.30) per hour with medical benefits, or
eleven dollars and fifty-five cents ($l 1.55) pcr hour without medical bcnefits to all
employecs who spend any of their time providiog labor or delivering scrvices to the City of
Vernon. Additionally, in July lst ofeach year thereafter the Living Wagc rate *rall bc
adjusted by the change in the Federel Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumcr Price Index, for
the Los Angeles are4 for the most rccently available 12 month period. Accordingly, currcnt
City contractors will be required to adjust wage rates no later than July lst, to remain in
compliance.
o Notif, employees who spend any of their timc providing labor or delivering scrvices to the
City of Vcmon who makc lcss than twelve dollars ($12) pcr hour of their possiblc right to the
fedcral Eamed Income Tax Crcdit @ffC) undcr $ 32 ofthc Internal Revenue Codc of 1954,
26 U.S.C. $ 32, and making available to such crnployees forms required to securc advance
EITC payments.
Thc selectcd contractor will be required to evidence compliance with the Living Wage
Ordinance by zubmitting payroll rccords as rcquested by thc City. Each rccord shall include the
full name of each employee performing labor or providing services under the contracq job
classification; rate ofpay and bcnefit rate.
Ordinance No. I 187 allows thc provisions of the Living Wage Ordinance to bc waived in a bona
fide collective bargaining agreement, but only if the waiver is explicitly sct forth in clear and
unambiguous terms. If applicable, you must provide a copy of the collective bargaining
agrcement to the City. I do hereby certify end d ed
the contract for which this bid/proposal is madc
comply with the
(Nanr of Coqany)
requirernents of the Vernon Living Wage Ordinance, Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 2 Article
XVlll and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. I understand that failurc to comply
with the provisions of the Vemon Living Wage Ordinance may rezult in termination of the
contract as well as other penalties as stated in Vcmon Municipal Code Chapter 2 Article XVIII.
Please retum this fonn with your bid/proposal. Questions conceming the Living Wage Ordinancc should be
directed to the Departrnent ofFinance - Purchasing Dvision 323.583.881l.
BP-(d)
APPENDIX 5'A'! - Fonns to bc Complctcd by Biddcr
Purchasing & Payables Division
4305 Santa Fe AvenueVernon, CA 90058
(323) s83-8811
Fax (323) 82G1433
Internet:
Article L Vcudor List Questionnairc (Forrn AA-l)
Article II. AIfidavit of Equal Opportrmity Employmcnt & Non-segregation
In order to be placed to the City's vendor list and be eligible to receive City business, you must provide the
following information except where indicated as "optional". By submitting this form you are declaring
under penalty of perjury under the laws of the Statc of California and the laws of the United States that the
infonnation is true and corect. Frrtherrrore, you are certifring that your frm will adhere to equal
opportunity employment practices to assure that applicana and employees axe not discriminated against
because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancesEy, disability, sex or age. And, your firm docs
not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any scgregated facilities at any of its establishments,
and that it does not and will not perrrit its cmployees to perform their services at any location, under its
contol, where segregated facilities are maintained.
Ad&ess l5q for/h /coeio ilrc"f
City.9, V;r,,,^s .sut" U
Contact Pcrson Bond. Bruro/E-rnail Addrcss bbrqrp@
Number(or Social SecudtyNumbcr) 9+SOSt?lG -
Remit Address (if different)
Please state clearly and concisely the type(s) ofgoods and s your company provides:
Faxnumber qoq-51q - 6238
(optional)
Zi
. Ant
Wella,e Pump Reh.b .fu.yic*,
Small and Micro Business Preference Program: If certified by California Departrnent of General
Services as a small or micro business, please provide DGS Reference Nurnber . Visit the
Purchasing Division website for additional inforrnation.
The following section is OPIIONAL and is for statistical reporting purposcs only. Ovmership (please
check all that apply):
African-American Asian Armenian _ Hispanic_ Native American
Disabled Female
M FORMS
APPENDIX "A" - Forms to be Completed by Bidder
labor or lrrvic€s valuod d $25,000 or Eor€.
ttc pcrforuurcc ofthir c@tract should it bc arrrdcd to yonr firm. Pkasc
his contacl
. lt-
Estimated number of existing staffto be employed
in this classification if awarded the contract
Estimated number of new hires to be employed
in this classification if awarded the contract
Afe any current employees or
potential new hires Vemon +
? If so, how
AA FORI4S
I
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APPENDD('A" -Fonns to be Cornpleted by Biddu'
M FORMS
APPENDD( "A" - Forms to be Completed by Bidder
Current Permaaent Wortforce Utilization (Form AA-3)
OPTIONAL
Nanrc ofCompany:
Completion of this form is OPTIONAL. Any information supplied by vcndors is for rcpordng purposcs only and will not be fsctorcd iDto the award of ury
contract.
Instructions: Pleasc indicae thc numbct of emplqrees in each Job Clrssification bclonging to the following groups.
Whitc
(not of Hispanic
oricin)
African-American
(not of Hispanic
oricin)
Hispanic Asian/Pacific
Islmdcr
Native
Amerioan
Armeniaa Male Female
CI.ASSIFICATION
OffiEids/
Mansges
Profcss ioncls
Technicians
OffrcdClerical
Skilled Craft Wor&ar
Opemtors
(scmi-skilled)
Lsborcrs
Service Workers
TOTAL
AA FORMS
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APPENDX "A" - Forms to bc Complaed by Bidder
I
AA FORMS
BID BOND TRAVELERSCASUALTYANDSURETYCOMPANYOFAMERICA
Hartford, Connecticut 06183
KNOWN ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, That we,General Pump companv, lnc.,as
Principal, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, as Surety, are held
and firmly bound unto city of vernon
in the sum of Ten Perceht (1 0%) of the Total Amount Bid
, as Obligee,
Dollars ($ loo/o )
for the payment of which we bind ourselves, and our successors and assigns, jointly
and severally, as provided herein.
WHEREAS, Principal has submitted or is about to submit a bid to the Obligee on a
contract for The Rehabilitation of Production Well No. 16; Contract No. cS-0533
('Project").
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this bond is that if Obligee accepts Principal's bid,
and Principal enters into a contract with Obligee in conformance with the terms of the
bid and provides such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or contract
documents, then this obllgation shall be void; otherwise Principal and Surety will pay to
Obligee the difference between the amount of Principal's bid and the amount for which
Obligee shall in good faith contract with another person or entity to perform the work
covered by Principal's bid, but in no event shall Surety's and Principal's liability exceed
the penal sum of this bond.
Signed this 11th day of March , 2015
ceneral Pump Company, lnc.
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
, Attorney-in-Fact
By:
By:
(Principal)
",, &esA"nt/Dlalr 4 a,A;"'et;b
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual
who signed the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
State of California
County of LOS ANGELES
on tvARcH 1 1 , 2015 before me,NANCY M. CHAVEZ
(insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared LORADANE ARZADON
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in
his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the
person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature (Seal)
)
TRAYELER
IS INVALID WITHOUTTHE RED
POWER OFATTORNEY
Farmington Casualty Company
Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company
Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc.
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company
St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company
Ttavelers Casualty and Surety Company
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
006254248
IN WITNISSIryHEREOF, the Comn2lilqhave caused this instrument to be signed and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed, this
dayof ' .-
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betheSeniorVicePresidentofFarmingtonCasualtyCompany, FidelityandGuarantylnsuranceCompany,FidelityandGuarantylnsuranceUnderwriters,Inc.,St.Paul
Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company, St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, Travelers
Casualty and Surety Company ofAmerica, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, and that he, as such, being authorized so to do, executed the foregoing
instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing on behalf of the corporations by himself as a duly authorized offrcer
In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires the 30th day of June, 2016.
WARNING: THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IS INVAL1D WITFioUT T RDEH
St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company
Tlavelers Casualty and Surety Company
Tbavelers Casuahy and Surety Company ofAmerica
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
State of Connecticut
City of Hartford ss.
26th
On this the day of
58440-8-12 Printed in U.
By
January 20 t-5
before me personally appeared Robert L. Raney, who acknowledged himself to
Attorney-In Fact No. 22t1945 Certificate No.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Farmington Casualty Company, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance
Company, St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, and United States
Fidelity and Guaranty Company are corporations duly organized under the laws of the State of Connecticut, that Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company is a
corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of [owa, and that Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc , is a corporation duly organized under the
laws of the State of Wisconsin (herein collectively called the "Companies"), and that the Companies do hereby make, constitute and appoint
Frank Hcrtcl. I)ana S. Carcia, Richard E. tllock. Nancy M. Chuvcz. Jonathan Fonr. Joac;uin Pcrez. Christian P. Schick. Solia Cano. Luci Pai. Cathleen
Sapuriada. Christinc Martin. Cclso F. Aguilar. Loradunc Arzadon. and Bryan K. tlullingcr
of the City of Dianrond Bar
State of Calilbrnia
, their true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact,
each in their separate capacity ifmore than one is named above, to sign, execute, seal and acknowledge any and all bonds, recognizances, conditional undertakings and
other writings obligatory in the nature thereof on behalf of the Companies in their business of guaranteeing the fidelity of persons, guaranteeing the performance of
contracts and executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any actions or proceedings allowed by law.
26rh
Farmington Casualty Company
Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company
Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc.
St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company
Marie C. Tetreault, Notary Public
INVALID WITHOUT THE RED BORDER
This Power of Attomey is granted under and by the authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of Farmington Casualty Company, Fidelity
and Guaranty Insurance Company, Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Underwriters, Inc., St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance
Company, St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, and United States
Fidelity and Guaranty Company, which resolutions are now in full force and effect, reading as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, any Vice Chairman, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President, any Second Vice
President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurcr, thc Corporatc Sccrctary or any Assistant Sccrctary may appoint Attomcys-in-Fact and Agents to act for and on behalf
of the Company and may give such appointee such authority as his or her certificate of authority may prescribe to sign with the Company's name and seal with the
Company's seal bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity, and other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance, or conditional undertaking, and any
of said officcrs or thc Board of Dircctors at any time l)lay reluovc auy suuh appuirrtcu arrd revukc the puwer given him t-rr her; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman, the President, any Mce Chairman, any Executive Mce President, any Senior Vice President or any Vice President may
delegate all or any part of the foregoing authonty to one or more otticers or employees of this Company, provided that each such delegation is in writing and a copy
thereof is filed in the office of the Secretary; and it is
FLJRTIIER RESOLVED, that any bond, recognizance, contract of indemnity, or writing obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance, or conditional undertaking
shall be valid and binding upon the Company when (a) signed by the President. anv Vice Chairman. anv Executive Vice President. any Senior Vice President or any Vice
President, any Second Vice President, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary or any Assistant Secretary and duly attested and sealed with the
Company's seal by a Secretary or Assistant Secretary; or (b) duly executed (under seal, if required) by one or more Attomeys-in-Fact and Agents pursuant to the power
prescribed in his or her certificate or their certificates of authority or by one or more Company offrcers pursuant to a written delegation of authority; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature of each of the following ofEcers: President, any Executive Vice President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President,
any Assistant Vice President, any Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any Power of Attorney or to any
and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and any such Power of Attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal
shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed and certified by such facsimile signature and facsimile seal shall be valid and binding on
the Company in the future with respect to any bond or undcrstanding to which it is attachcd.
I, Kevin E. Hughes, the undersigned, Assistant Secretary, of Farmington Casualty Company, Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company, Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance
Underwriters, Inc., St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, St. Paul Guardian Insurance Company, St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company,Travelers Casualty and
Surety Company, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company ofAmerica, and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company do hereby certify that the above and foregoing
is a true and colrect copy of the Power of Attorney executed by said Companies, which is in full force and effect and has not been revoked.
IN TESTIMONY WIIEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and afFxed the seals of said Compani", ,hi, I l+h dry "f fi\Afcrh ,20 O.
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To verify the authenticity of this Power of Attomey, call l-800-421-3880 or contact us at www.travelersbond.com. Please refer to the Attomey-In-Fact number, the
above-named individuals and the details ofthe bond to which the power is attached.
POWER OF ATTORNEY IS INVALID WITHOUT THE RED
CALIFORil!A ALL.PURPOSE ACKITIOWLEDGiIENT ctvtL coDE s 1189
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the
document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
State of California Los Angeles
County of
On February a, o0l5 before me, Ronnie Bn,nel, Nofery Public ,
Date Here lnsert Name and Title of the Officer
personally appeared Michael Bodart
he person{g) whose nameld is/are
helslrulth?v executed the same in
re!f1 onthe hstrument the personf),
instrument.
Name(s) of Signe(s)
I certify under PENALry OF PERJURY under the laws
of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph
is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature
Signature of Notary Public
Place Notary Seal Above
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Signer's Name:Signer's Name:
! Corporate Officer - Title(s):E Corporate Officer - Title(s):
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tr lndividual tr Attorney in Fact
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tr Other:
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tr Other:
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EXHIBIT C
LIVING WAGE PBOVISIONS
Uillitrg!!-tlvils-gesE:
It is required that Employers pay qualifying employees a wage of no less than $10.30
per hour with health benefits, or $'11.55 per hour without health benefits.
EaiC-alC-lJ]lpelll9evs-9t:
Employers must provide qualifying employees at least twelve compensated days off per
year lor sick leave, vacation, or personal necessity, and an additional ten days a year of
uncompensated time for sick leave.
No Retaliation:
Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees complaining to the City
with regard to the employer's compliance with the living wage ordinance. Employees
may bring an action in Superior Court against an employer for back pay, treble
damages for willlul violations, and attomey's fees, or to compel City officials to terminate
the service contract ol violating employers.
RECEIVEE
APR 0 2 ?015
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
CITY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
April7,2015
Honorable City Council
Mark C. Whitworth, City Administrator V* ln
Vernon Housing Commission Recommendations to Sell City-Owned Housing
Units in Huntington Park and Remodel Seven City-Owned Vernon Units to
Level of Remodel Projects Performed in 2007/2008
Recommendations
Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Find that the actions recommended in this staff report are exempt from the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment.
The Vemon Housing Commission recommends the City Council:
B. Sell the five City-owned housing units in Huntington Park at fair market value based
upon professional appraisals.
C. Direct City staffto, as quickly as possible, facilitate the remodel of the seven City-owned
housing units in Vernon that were not remodeled as part of the 200712008 remodel of all
other City-owned housing units in Vernon to the standard utilized in200712008.
Backsround
At its meeting on March ll,2}ls,the Vemon Housing Commission ("Commission") held
discussions regarding the potential sale of City-owned housing units in Hr:ntington Park and the
potential remodel of the seven City-owned housing units in Vernon that were not remodeled as
part of the 200712008 remodel of all other City-owned units in Vemon. Below is a brief
sunmary of each discussion. Additionally, the corresponding staff reports submitted to the
Commission to aid each of its discussions is attached hereto for reference.
Sale of Huntineton Park Units
(Exhibit A - March I l, 2015 Commission Staff Report re Potential Commission
Recommendation to City Council Regarding the Divestment of City of Vernon-Owned Housing
Units Located in Huntington Park)
As the City Council may recall, the Commission previously recommended on several occasions
that the Council sell the five Huntington Park units in order to provide much needed revenue
during difficult economic times.
At the Commission meeting, City staff presented updated information on the five Huntington
Park units (see Summary Information on Huntington Park Housing Units table included in
Exhibit A) and several other areas of consideration related to any potential sale.
After review and discussion of the information presented by City staff, the Commission did not
see any public purpose served by the City continuing to own and rent the Huntington Park units.
In light of improved market conditions, the Commission believes that this would be an
appropriate time for the City to sell the Huntington Park units.
The City Council last discussed and considered the Commission's recommendation to sell the
Huntington Park units in light of the City's then current fiscal situation on August 7,2012, and
determined it was still not in the City's best interest to sell the Huntington Park trnits at that time
for the reasons outlined Exhibit A. The Council did at that time indicate its willingness to revisit
the possibility of selling the Huntington Park units in a few years or once market conditions
improved significantly.
Remodel of Seven Vernon Units
(Exhibit B - March I l, 2015 Commission StaffReport re Summary of Annual Maintenance
Inspection Results and Update on Development of a Proposed Capital Improvement Planfor
City of Vernon-Owned Housing Units)
At the Commission meeting, City staff described the extensive remodel work that was performed
on 19 of the 26 Vemon units in 200712008, and explained that the plan had been to complete the
work for all26 units over several phases, but that the final phase for the 7 remaining units was
put on hold when the economic recession hit in 2008.
City staff presented several alternative approaches for the Commission to consider regarding the
potential remodel of the seven remaining Vemon units (see pages 2-3 of Exhibit B).
In line with all of the reforms enacted in relation to City housing policies, procedures, and
practices, and the overriding goal of establishing afair, uniform, and equitable standard for all
City tenants in all City housing matters, the Commission believes the City Council should
prioritize the remodel of the seven remaining units and allocate funds accordingly. The
Commission recommends that City staff be directed to move as quickly as possible to effectuate
the remodel of all seven remaining units.
Fiscal Impact
Based on the Zillow sale estimates for the five City-owned housing units in Huntinglon Park as
of March 2015, it is estimated that the sale of all five units could generate between $1,813,000 to
2,082,000 in total one-time revenue. Based on the costs of the 200712008 remodel project, it is
estimated that the total cost to remodel all seven remaining City-owned housing units in Vemon
would be approximately $700,000 ($100,000 per unit). The proceeds of the sale of any or all of
the five Huntington Park units could be utilized to fund any portion or all of the remodel costs of
the seven Vernon units.
Aftachments:
Exhibit A - March I l, 2015 Commission Staff Report re Potential Sale of Huntington Park Units
Exhibit B - March I l, 2015 Housing Commission StaffReport re Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
Exhibit A
March 11,2015 Housing Commission Staff Report -
Potential Commission Recommendation to City Council
Regarding the Divestment of City of Vernon-Owned
Housing Units Located in Huntington Park
REGFi\/F:D STAFF REPORT
MAR 0 5 2015 CITY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:
TO:
X'ROM:
RE:
March 11,2015
Honorable Vernon Housing Commission
Mark C. lYhitworth, Commission Di
Potential Commission Recommenda cil Regarding the
Divestment of City of Vernon-Own d Housing Units Located in Huntington
Park
Recommendations
It is recommended that the Housing Commission:
l. Find that the discussion and potential action(s) contemplated in this staff report are
exempt under the California Environmental Qualrty Act (CEQA) in accordance with
Section 15061(bX3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have
an effect on the environment.
2. Hold a discussion regarding the extent to which City ownership of housing units located
in Huntington Park continues to provide public benefits that are sufficiently adeqtrate to
merit retaining ownership or whether the public interest would be better served by the
City divesting its ownership in said units.
3. Provide direction to staff regarding atry recourmendations to be submitted to the City
Council regarding the potential divestrnent of City-owned housing units in Hwrtington
Park. If divestnent is recommended, the Commission should also develop and
recommend a specific sales program or plan, and a proposed use of sales proceeds.
Bockground
As the Commission is well aware, extensive and numerous discussions have been held by both
the Commission and the City Council regarding the potential divestnent of City-owned housing
units located in Huntington Parh and the Commission has repeatedly wged the City Council to
sell said units.
At the Decembet 10, 2014 Commission meeting, the Chair requested that this matter be placed
on the March 11,2015 Commission agenda. Although not specifically dirccted to do so, staff
took the initiative of compiling some relevant data in order to help facilitate a productive
discussion.
Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a table outlining pertinent sale related data for each ofthe five
City-owned units located in Huntington Park.
Attached hereto as Exhibit B is the December 1 l, 2013 staffreport to the Commission providing
the City Council's last determination (JuIy 2, 2013) to not divest the vacant City-owned housing
rmits located in HuntinSon Park. Importantly, the stalf report indicates the City Council's
openness to revisiting the possibility of divesting the Huntington Park units in a few years or
once market conditions sigrificantly improve.
Potentirl Ssles Proerrm Considerations/Issuca
1. Does the original reason for or benefit of acquiring the HP units in the first instance still
exist?
2. what is the relationship of the HP units to the proposed capital improvement plan(s)?
a. Is tlere a need/benefit of reraini4g one or more HP units during the period in
which improvements are being made to other Vernon housing units?
b. Does the City need/want the proceeds from the sale of one or more HP units to
firnd the capital improvement plan?
3. If a decision is made to sell rhe units, should units be sold as they become vacant, upon
expiration ofthe respective lease, or on some otherwise determined schedule?
4. Section 50 of the cunent form Residential Lease provides as follows:
Priority Right to Purchase Housing Units for Tenants Who First Leased a Housing
Unit on or before July 7,2011: If Tenant first leased and occupied the Premises on or
before July 7,2011,rcgxdless ofthe effective date of this Lease, and if the Premises is
offered for sale, Tenant shall have a priority right to purchase the kemises, subject,
however, to the Califomia Attomey General approving of this grant of a priority right. If
the Califomia Attorney General does not approve ofthe granting of this priority right' no
such priority right shall exist.
Currently, the aforementioned provision would apply to only one ofthe five tenants.
Another of the five tenants is under the former five-year form Residential Lease through
September 2015; said lease does not contain the aforementioned provision, but the tenant
first leased the unit in October 2010.
If this right were exercisable, an exercise price will have to be determined, either based
on a fair market value appraisal, or a right of first refusal to match any bona fide offer to
buy.
Fiscal Imoact
As indicated in Exhibit A, it is estimated that the sale of each unit could potentially generate
between $275,000 and $455,000, depending on the particular unit. lf all five units were sold at
or very close to the Zillow fair market value estimate, the proceeds would total approximately
$1.9 million. The City cunently receives approximately $67,000 in rent from these rurits
annually and expends approximately $23,418 in fixed costs (poss€ssory interest tax and home
owner's association dues), plus costs related to routine repair and maintenance. One unit is at
step three ofthe four-step market rent implementation schedule, another is a five-year lease set to
go to firll market rent in October 2015, and the other three are at firll market rent. Full market
rent refers to the rates established by the Cornmission through the market rent implementation
schedule.
Attachments:
Exhibit A - SumDary lnformation on Huntinglon Pa* Units as of March 20 I 5
Exhibit B - December I l, 2013 Housing Coruaission StaffRePort
Exhibit A
Summary Information on
Huntington Park Units as of March 2015
Summaay ln ormruon on Huntln8iton Patt HouslQB Units
At ot Ma'th zl15
Description
Unit Type
,t of Bedrooms
f of Bathrooms
Square Fooiage
Date Acquired
Purchase Price
2012 Appraisal Price
Zillbw Current FMV Price
Lease Term
City Curent Market Rent
Zillow Current Market Rent
Annual Property Tarcs (PlT)
Annual H.o.A. Assessments
2915 E. 6oth Place, flS
Condo
3
2.5
7,47
Jan. 2006
s367,s33
s13s,000 - s170,000
s278,000 - s323,000
Month to Month
S1,1oo
S1,soo - 52,300
54,ss2
s3,00o
6010 Oak St. Unit B 5036 Stafford 6042 stafford 6044 Stafford
Condo
2
2.5
t,449
Feb. 2006
s383,37s
N/A
s2s9,o(x) - s3o1,Om
1 Yr, ends 4/2015
s1,20O
s1,6m - s2,30O
s4,s49
S3,ooo
SinBle Family
3
2.5
1,958
June 1989
5160,667
s26s,@O - s27s,000
s427,mo - s486,m0
Month to Month
S1,soo
S19oo - S2,8oo
52,794
Not Applicable
Single Family
3
2.5
r,958
June 1989
s160,667
N/A
s425,mo - s484,000
5 Yrs, ends 9/2015
S1,7oo
51900 - S2,8O0
s2,767
Not Applicable
Single Family
3
2.5
1,958
June 1989
s160,667
s26s,mo - 527s,ooo
s424,mo - 5488,000
Month to Month
91,700
s19m - s2,E{X)
S2,756
Not Applicable
Exhibit B
December 1 1 ,2013
Housing Commission Staff Report
STAFF REPORT
VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
DATE:
TO:
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RE:
December 11, 2013
Honorable Vemon Housing Commission
Mark C. Whitworth, Commission Director
City Council Detemination on Commission Recommendation to Reconsider
Divestment of Huntiugton Park Units
It is recommended that the Housing Corrmission receive and file this staff report transmitting the
City Council's determination to not divest the City-owned units in Hrmtington Park.
At the June 12,2013 Housing Commission meeting, the Commission voted unanimously (6-0) to
recommend that the City Council again reconsider the divesErent ofthe City-owned housing
units in Huntington Park.
At the July 2, 2013 City Council meeting, the Council voted 4-1 to not divest the vacant City-
owned units in Huntington Park. Most of the Council members opined that the original rental
rates for said units were set too high and thought that the reduced rental rates more recently
approved by the Commission would facilitate the leasing of the units. One ofthe Council
members recommended that the potential divestsnent ofthe Huntington Park units be revisited in
a few years.
As part of the Commission's June 12,2013 vote, the City's ttrird party property manager, Solari
Enterprises, hc., was directed to continue efforts to lease the vacant Huotington Park rmits at the
reduced rental rates, if the City Council decided to continue ownership ofthe units.
Prior Discussions end Votes
On January 12,2012, the Housing Commissiou held a discussion regarding the advantages and
disadvantages of divesting the City-owned housing units in Huntington Park, and directed staff
to obtain three independent sale appraisals of the vacant and month-to-month rmits.
On February 5, 2012, upon review of the results ofthe independent sale appraisals listed below,
the Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that the Huntington Park units be sold.
Unit Aooraiser I ADDrefuer 2 Aooraiser 3
2915 E. 60- Place #S $135,000 $170,000 $ l ss,000
6036 Stafford Avenue $265,000 $275,000 i265,000
60,14 Stafford Avenue $265,000 $27s,000 265,000
On February 21, 2012, the Commission's recommendation was presented to the City Council ar
its regular meeting. The City Council discussed thc recommendation, but took no action at that
time.
At its May 10, 2012 meeting, the Housing Commission directed staff to take the original
Huntington Park divesEnent recommendation back to the City Council and seek action and/or an
official response.
At the May 15,2012 City Council meeting, the Commission's divestnent recommendation was
presented to the City Council. Further discussion was held and the City Council voted to not sel
the Hutington Park units at this time due to market conditions, and recommended the Housing
Commission lease any vacant units at market rates.
Upon leaming of the City Council's decision at the June 14, 2012 Housing Commission meeting,
the Commission requested that the matter be slated on the July 18, 2012 Housing Commission
agenda for fiuther discussion.
As a result ofthe JuIy I8, 2012 discussion, the Comrnission voted to re-submit its
recommendation to the City Council to divest the City's ownership of the Huntington Park
homes in light ofthe City's current fiscal situation.
On August 7 ,2012, the City Council discussed the recommendation that was re-submitted in
light of the City's currenl fiscal situation and determined that it was still not in the City's best
interest to sell the Huntington Park units at this time for the following reasons:
r Due to current market conditions, the City would be selling the units at far less than it
paid for them.. The rmits carry little to no debt; there is no property tax, minimal maintenance and repair
costs, and very low HOA fees on the condos.. Once all five "nits are leasing at market rents ($ 1,700 for the three single family homes
and $1,511 and $ I,450 for the two condos), the rental income for the units will total over
$8,000 morthly and close to $100,000 annually. Crurently, the total rental income would
be jus over $4,700 monthly and over $56,000 annually.. The sale would yield only a one-time payout that would not contibute to any long-term
solutions to the City's fiscal situation.
The City Council remains open to revisiting the possibility of divesting the Huntington Park
units in a few years or once market conditions sigrrificantly improve.
Exhibit B
March ll,2015 Housing Commission Staff Report -
Summary of Annual Maintenance Inspection Results and
Update on Development of a Proposed Capital
Improvement Plan for City of Vernon-Owned Housing
Units
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C[llCLrit,r,r JillCE STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SER
March 11,2015
Honorebh Vemon Ilousina Commissbn
somuel IGvh w &dsto" .dfp*rcworlo md DeveloPment senftrs
Summrry of Annual Meintenane Inspection Rcsulb and Update ou Derelopment of
a Prcpocod Capital Improvement Phn for City of Venon0wned Housing Units
REGEIVED
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CITY ADMINISTRATIO
DATE:
TO:
BY:
RE:
Recommendatlons:
It is recommended thar the Housing Commission:
1) Find that the actions proposed in this staffreport are exempt under the califorla
Environmenlal Quatity eu (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061@)(3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment.
2) Receive and f e a summary report of annual maintenance inspection results for city
of Vernon-owned housing unis (Exhibit A).
3) Authorize the devetopment of a two-palt capitsl Improvement PIan for city-owned
housing rurits and provide direction to city staff regarding particular provisions of
said plan.
Annuat Maintenance Insoection Results (Exhibit A)
kr February ofthis year, City stafrconducted the arurual inspection ofeach housing unit and
prepared a comprehensive list of items that
found to be in good condition needing only
homes (more on this in the nex section) do not
*r"r"fot", ,"quir" frarla waftring of the landsc4e. Because of this, many of these homes' landscaping
is in an uacceptable condition'
Attached as Exhibit "A" is a summary list of neccssay repairs identifd duing the individual
unit inspections, including those that are tenant responsibilities under the Residential Lease. Letters
will be issued to eactr tenant iaentirying tlre rcpair work that hdslre is required to perform' and
providing an app,ropriat€ timeline for completion and re-inspection All repair work that the Landlord
b t"quit"a to iirtorm can be handled by City mlintenance crews over the next several montls at
minimal costsfor supplies. It should be noted 0rat thc interior of ten of the Vemon residerrces have
not yet been inspect€d due to scheduling issues with the respective tenantq nor have the five
Huntington Park units. Staff is working to complae all of these inspections by March 11,2015.
n
Backgound
The City owns tuanty six housing units within 0re City of Vemon and five housing units
within the City;f Uuntington Park. Ihe Vernon uniu consis ofan 8-unit aputnent complex on 50t
Steet and 18 single family homes: six on Fruitland Avenue , ten on Furlong Place and two on Vemon
Avenue. The Vernon rmits were constnrcted between 1940 and 1960. The Huntingon Park mits
consist oftwo condominiurns and three single family homes, all built in 1980's. In 2007 and 2008,
the City retained multiple contractors to completely remodel I I of tlre Veraon single frmily unis and
all 8 ofthe Vemon aparfircnt uits. Atlached herewith is Exhibit "8", which is the renovation
schedule, and Exhibit "C", which is a tpical scope of work that the remodels included. Seven
Vernon units remain in their oricinal conditiorL other than repair work thal has taken place over the
years in order to prepore the units for new occrpancy. The seven remaining units are identified in
Exhibit'D". AII seven rmits are cunently occupied
City staff is in the process of developing a capital improvemmt plan It is poposed that the
plan consist oftwo distinct implementation plans. First would be the renovation ofthe seven
rernaining Vernon housing rmis thc werc not rernod€led as part of the 2007/08 renovations. Second
would be the continued upkeep and major rnaintenance ofall City owned units.
Renovation of Seven Remainine Units
The Vernon units that were not renovated rernain in relatively good repair. However, it is
recommended that all rmits within the City be of a mnsistent standard" Proposed modifications ue
outlined in the scope of work contained in Exhibit '.C". Some of the work outlined has already been
perfonned incl'vling tlre installation of IWAC systems and the reroofing of certain rmits.. It is staf s
proposal to rerovate one home each fiscal year. This could potentially be accelerared ifthe
Huntington Park units were to be sold and some ofthe proceeds from those sales were used for the
renovation of the Vemon units. It is anticipafed that the remodel work would cost approximately
$100,000 for each writ. Competitive bidding would be required for ttre work in accordance with the
City's purcbasing ordinance. Staffis seeking the Commission's direction regarding the order of unit
r,enovations and potential temporary relocation during rcnovations. Staffoffers the following
alternative approaches for the Commission to consider:
I . Renovate each mit as it becomes vacant. One pro to this option would be the lack of
need for temporary relocation during the renovation. One con would be the inability
to specifically plan and budget for such renovations. Another con is that the entire
renovation project could take longer rhan the maximum seven-year timeline
proposed.
2. Renovate each unjt as it becomes vacan! but no later than [date to be specffied by
Commission]. This is a modified version of option 1 to provide an opportunity to
take advantage of the identified pro, but mitigate against the potential cons.
3 . Establish a set of objective criteria to daermine the level of disrcpair of each unit and
prioritize the renovation schedule accordingly.
4. Conduct a random lottery selection of the seven non-renovated unis to establish the
order of unit renovations.
5. Retain one vacant renovated or Hunlington Park unit to temporarily relocate tenants
in non-renovated units to during renovations until all seven units have been
renovated. One advantage to this approach is that once such a unit becomes or is
made vacant, the Commission could rely on this unit during the entire renovation
process. One disadvantage is that only one unit could be renovated at a time, even if
additionat funding became available tbrough the sale of Huntington Park units to
accelerate the renovation schedule.
6. Follow the rccently adopted Procedures Regarding Temporary Relocation of Leasees
and Authorized Occupants for autlorize4 long-term relocation, which, in this case,
would probably involve leasing a comparable rmit from the open market.
lnng Tcrm Maintenance of All Units
A capital plan for long term maintenance ofthe Cityowned housing stock sttould also be
develo@. This plan would establish a rmiform schedule for caqpet, roofing, appliance and IIVAC
system rcplacement, interior and exterior painting, etc. The prior contract with third party poperty
rranager Solai Ent€rpris€s, Inc. included the developrnent and delivery ofsuch a plan. In qpitc ofthe
respective contract provisions and repeated requests and follow-rp by City stafffor said plarq no such
plan was ever provided to the Commission and the City, and staffwittfield Solari's final payment as a
result. In light of this, City staffrecommends that a mnsulting frm with o<pertise and experience in
establishing these types ofcapital expenditne schedules be retained to assist wfth the developrnent of
a cqital spending plan for long tenn maintenance.
Citv Coutrcil Approvd of Filcd Impoct
Pursuaot to the Commission's expendilure limits established in Section 2.126 ofthe Vernon
Mrnicipal Code, it would be prudent for the City Council to approve any proposed Capital
taprovernent Plan recommended by the CommissioD, as the Council would noed to 4prove and
allocare the rclated enpenditr:res as part ofeach annual citywide brdget adoption process. In line with
staffs recommendations trcrei& staffint€nds to recommend that the City Coucil consider allocating
up to $ 100,000 in ttre 2015-2016 fiscal year budget towud the cost ofthe rcnovaion of one ofthe
seven units not renovated in 20072008.
Fufier, shfr intends to recommend that ttre City Council allocae up to $ I 50,000 in the 20 I 5-
2016 fiscal year budget for rorrine repair and maintenanc€, including various upgrades that may
become nocessary over the course ofthe yeu. These firnds could be used to replace the
landscaping and install landscape irrigation systems in the seven homes ttrat were not rernodeled
and perform fee trimming and removal throughout the Vemon and Staflord single fanily
residences.
As p,reviously mentiond the capital costs could be entirely oftet by the sale of one or more
of the Huntington Park rmis, should the Commission decide to once again submit that
recomrnendation to the Ci$ Cor:ncil, and slrould the Cormcil ultimately 4prove such a
recommendation More information related to cunent appra.isal values will also be presented at the
March 1 1, 2015 Commission meeting in a separate staffreport.
Additionally, if crlrent rental rates remain the same through fiscal year 2015-2016,
approximately $330,000 in revenue is anticipated, which would cover the $150,000 recommended for
ror.rtine repair and maintenance, as well as fixed maintenarrce and city saffing costs. Additional
budget-related infonoation will be p,resented at the March 1 l, 2015 Commission meeting as part of
the Finance Director's Quaterly Housing Report.
Enclosures:
Bhibit A - Inspection Surunry of City Housing Unis as of Mach 4, 2015
Exhibit B - 2007200E Housing Reoovdion SchE&le
Exhibit C - 20072m8 Remo&l Scope of Wotk Sople
Exlutit D - Vcrnon Homes Tbrt W€re Not Remodeld in 20072008
EXEIBIT..A'
INSPECTION SI,]MMARY OF CITY HOUSING I,JIIITS AS OF MARCH 4.2015
Generel Recommendetions
o Houses that have dryer vents should be cleaned out.
o Houses should have air conditioning filters replaced.
o Gutters on the houses need to be cleaned out.
. Furlong houses have a gap in the cement pad and the shed foundation. This is an attraction
to rodents to get into the sheds. The gaps should be filled to make the foundation level.
o House roofs should be inspected for potential leaks and proper sealing ofvent pipes.
50'h Street Aoartment3 Erterioro Tan screening material on the gates and fencing is at end of its usefirl life.
o Enclosure gate for the trash dumpster is loose and needs to be re-anchored.
o Wrought iron metal fence needs to be painted.
o Metal stair step frames need to be re painted.
. Front doors need to be repainted using a gloss paint to hide scuff marks.
o Meter closet door rubs on the cement uihen opened. This door requires trimming.
Unit #lo Bedroom doors rub on the carpet when opened and closed. This is shortening the carpet life.
o Kitchen window leaks when it rains.
o Grout on kitchen counter top has wom away and is gone in many places.
o Side door going into the backyards has indoor hinges where the pins can be popped from the
outside. The door doesn't shut properly either.
r Avocado fee branches are now gowing to the point that they are rubbing against the storage
shed.. Water heater is leaking and requires repair or replacpment'
o Washing machine discharge hos€ is not properly affixed to ttre drain. This can cause flooding
to occur.. Gutten are mi5sing pieces and not properly affixed to the building.
r Stucco needs repair in various places on the house.
o Old vent pipes were previously moved. They do not appear to have sufficient sealing.
o Roof condition is fair. There are two existing layers and it is in older condition.
e Eave encapsulation has been taken off. Area is exposed.
o The dryer vent cover is broken.r Front lawn is mostly weeds. There are no sprinklers for watering.
. Back yard is mostly weeds. There are no sprinklcrs installed for a lawn.
Unlt #2. Thcrc are 5 missing handles on the Kitchen cabinets.o The kitchen sink requires re+alking.
o lnterior walls need to be repainted.
o Wood floor hrs lots of scuff marks.
r Batbroom needs toilet paper holder needs to be installed.
. A ceiling light in one of the bedrooms is not working conectly. It could be a bulb or not
enough electicity to it.
o Back yard has rash, old fuminue, and recycling materials stacking up. This is a potential
fire hazard.
o The interior side wall between the City property and the house needs painting.
o Front lawn is good and has sprinklers.
Unit #3o Hallway smoke detector needs a new battery.
o Kitchen & bathroom outlets do not have GFI ornlets.
o Bathroom faucet is dripping.. Light plate in batbroom does not cover a drywall gap. A larger plate is needed.
o Outside side door hes interior hinges on it. The pins can be removed from the outside.
. 2 vents need to be replaced in the crawl space area.
o Potential rodent entry where air conditioning line enters into the house.
o Wastring machine discharge hose not securely fastened.
r Eave encapsulation is falling down.
o Birds are nesting in the eaves.
e There is a moderate amount of tash behind the shed. This is a potential fire hazard.
o Crawl space door is bent and needs to be replaced.
o Kitchen window screen needs to be rescreened.
o Old chest freezer is being stored in the back yard. There is no lock on it. This is a potential
safety hazard.
o The roofhas two layers and is older.
o The water lines in houe are galvanized.
o The front lawn is firll of weeds and does not have sprinklers.
o Back yard $ass is long and is firll ofweeds. There are no sprinklers'
Unit ll4o Living room vertical blind is falling apart.
o The front door has a crack in it. The door is scheduled for replacernent.
o Kitchen &batbrooms do not have GFI outlets.
r Stucco under eaves is falling down.
o New facial board installed when the roofing was done needs to be painted.
o Eave encapsulation is falling down.o Front lawn is mostly weeds and has no sprinklers.o Back lawn is mostly weeds and has no sprinklers.
unit #5o Interior not inspected since residents were not home. An appointrnent will be set.
o Stucco needs to be repaired in various places. The worst spot is by the Avocado tree.
r Bathroom needs a fan installed. There has been mold/mildew problems due to existing
ventilation flow.
e Stucco is falling down on the bottom side ofthe eaves.
o Tree is close to the foundation of the house. This could crack the foundation piers.
o Eave encapsulation is falling down.
o Front lawn has many weeds and no sprinklers.
r Roof has 2 Iayers and is older.
. Water lines arc galvanized.
o Back lawn is full of weeds and has no sprinklers.
Unit #6
o Interior not inspection since residents were not home. An appointnent will be set.
o There is a moderat€ amount of trash behind the shed. This is a potential fue hazard.
o Patio light electrical box is missing the cover.
o Dryer vent cover is broken.
Unit#7o Dishwasher needs to be tested. Tanant reports that it is not cleaning properly.
o A smoke detector is missing in one of the be&ooms.
o Side walls and ceiling in the bathroom are bubbling.
o Laundry Room side walls are bubbling.
o Palm tree is too close to the foundation. This could cause future damage.
o Sprinkler timer is malfunctioning as reported by the Tenant.
o Washing machine discharge hose needs to be strapped.
o One sprinkler on the side yard needs additional dirt added around the sprinkler to cover a
hole.
Unit #8o The carpet in the family room, hallway, and two bedrooms needs to be replaced'
. There is no smoke detector in the hallway.
o There are no smoke detectors in the two bedrooms.
. The attic has no imulation.
o The refrigerator in the kirchen is plugged in with an extension cord since there is no nearby
outlet. This is a potential fire hazard.
o The vent pipe that vents the watet heater is falling down.
o Side door going to the back yard is falling apart and needs to be replaced.
o Eave encapsulation is falling down.
o Air conditioner copper line needs to be reconnected to wall.
o The dirt on the side yard has lots of holes from dogs digging that need to be filled in.
o There is an area of fencing that is missing between this house and the neighboring home of
4330 Furlong.. Crawl space door is bent and needs to be replaced.. 3 vents need to be replaced in the crawl space area.
o Gutters are missing pieces and not properly affixed to the building.
. Stucco needs repair in various plac€s on the house.
o The cabinet in the hallway needs one ofthe hinges replaced.
o Front lawn is mostly weeds and there are no sprinklers.
o Back lawn is mostly weeds and has no sprinklers.
Unit #9
o The gate to the side yard is hard to latch making entry difficult.
o Palm Eee is too close to the foundation. This could cause funre damage.
Unit #10e lnterior not inspected since residents were not home. An appointment will be set.
Unit #llo Hallway smoke detector needs a new battery.
o The hallway bathroom has a slow dmining sink.
o The hallway batbroom fan is not working.
. Front porch post has termite damage.
e There are several birds nesting under patio on side yard.
o The carpet on the ftont porch is tom on one ofthe steps. This is a potential tip hazard.
o Electical panel needs to be painted.
o There is a cabinet in front of electrical panel. This is a potential safety hazard.
o Electrical panel door needs the hinges to be reinstalled.
o The door to the garage needs weather stripping.
o The main electric lines are hanging low. This is a potential shock hazard'
o The tree in back yard is rubbing against neighbor's garage.
. The garage door opener is hooked up using an extension cord since there is no neatby outlet.
This is a potential fte hazard.
o Electric plug in the garage needs an electrical plug cover plate.
r The front door necds to be refinished.
Unit #12o Interior not inspected since tesidents were not home. An appointnent will be set.
o Plants in backyard are rubbing against the neighbor's garage.
o The bushes offthe front porch have aphids on them.
o Side door threshold needs to be repainted.
o Crawl space door is bent and needs to be replaced.
. The panel access door to the cable lines needs to be reinstalled.
o The railing on the front porch oeeds to be painted'
Unit #13o Hallway smoke detector is malfirnctioned according to the tenant.
. The dryer vent cover is broken.. Gutler downspouts need to be repaired.
o One sprinkler on the side yard needs additional dirt added around the sprinkler to cover a
hole.
. There is a gopher problem in the back yard.
Unit #14r Drywall in batbroom where the shower and wall meet haq water datnage.
o Gopher problem in the backyard.
o Main water shut offvalve handle for the sprinklers is broken.
Unit #15
o Carpet in family room dining room and hallway is badly wom and needs to be replaced'
r Kitchen linoleum floors are really old and print is wearing off.
o Kitchen has no GFI outlet.
o Kitchen has no hood vent.
. Cabinets over stove are too close to stove.
o Celling above shower needs repair due to water darnage.
o Rotten wood under the eaves.
o Garage side entry door ne€ds to be Painted.o Front door needs to be refinished.
. Paint under eaves is peeling.
r Backyard and side yard gopher problem.
o Garage door trim needs paint.
o Eaves need to be painted.
o Stucco needs repair iu many locations.
o Roofhas 2 layers and is older.
o Water pipes are galvanized.
o Electrical panel is not labeled.
o Front lawn is ok. However, it has no sprinklers.
o Back yard is ok. However, it has no sprinklers.
Unit #16. Electrical outlet on the front porch by the door has wrong outlet cover
o Tenant requested a railing for the side door step down.
o Washing machine discharge hose should be shapped in.
o Bathroom fan is needed to address moisture to mitigate mold and mildew.
o Hose bibs need vacuum brakes.
. Sprinklers valves do not have anti-siphon feature.
. Certain sprinkler heads are not working.
o Front gate is hard to open. This will require WD 40 to lubricate it.
r Four screens need to be rescreened.
o Birds nest on fiont porch needs to be removed.
o Metal pipe is sticking up out ofthe ground and needs to be investigated.
. Wat€r lines are galvanized.
Unit #17o Interior not inspected since residents were not home. An appointnent will be set.
Unit #18o Interior not inspected since residents were not home. An appoinment will be set.
Unit #19
r The hallway smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector was unplugged. A workarormd is
needed.
o Exhaust fan is too loud. A quite fan has been requested.
Unit #20o lnterior not inspected since residents were not home. An appointnent will be set.
Unit #21o There are no outstanding repairs on this unit.
Uoit#22o Interior not inspected since residents were not home' An appointnent will be set.
Unit #23o Bathroom celling has moisture mildew and possible mold.
. Tile surrounding the window in shower are falling down.
e Tile to wood floors need tansition strips.
o Bathroom door is hard to close due to moisture.
Urit#24r lnterior not inspected since residents were not home. An appointment will be set.
o Bathroom ceiling has moisture problem with mildew and possible mold.
o Bathroom needs fan to address moisture.
Unit #25o Plants are growing on the porch posts. These need to be timmed'
o Gopher problem in the backYard.
o Existing crawl space vent is in twisted and needs repair.
o Broken front door bell button.
o Weeds from LADWP area growing ttrough the baclcyard fence.
o Sprinklers require adjusting and checking the heads.
. Bath faucet is dripping.
Unit #25o Interior not inspected since residents were not home. An appointrnent will be set.
o Crawl space vent needs replacement.
. Palm Eee is too close to house.
o There is trash in the backyar4 including fumiture and other personal property.
o There is a hole where the A/C line goes into the house. This is a possible rodent entry point.
o Broken electrical cover on backyard electric outlet.
. Siding is broken on the front ofthe house by the driveway.
E)CIIBIT "B'
2OO72OO8 HOUSING RENOVATION SCIIEDULE
Ilansolo Buildinq S€rvicGs
RenovatioD" Reconstuction and Remodeling ofCity-Owned Housing located at 3378, 3380 and 3388
50d' Sre€t and Replac€ment of Apafinent Electical Ser/ic€
Project Commenced: Septcmber 2007
Project Completed: January 2008
Resolution No. 9409
Puchase Order No. 0l 1.0001099
Trico Constnrction
Renovale, Reconstrust and Remodel All the City-Owned Housing
Project Commenced: May 2007
Project Completed: March 2008
ResolutionNo. 9296
Purchase Order No. 01 1.0000 108
R.E. FieseComprnv. hc,
nenoratioo, peonst'rction and Remodeling of city4runed Housing located at 432 6, 4327 ad 4330
Frnlong Avenue
ProjectCommenced: Sept€rnber2007
Project Completed: March 2008
ResohtrionNo. 9429
Purchase Order No. 011.0001088
Kwstone Archwav Consfincdon
Renoration, Reconstrrtioo md Rernodeling of City'oumed Housing locatd a 3550 and 3560
Vemon Avenue and 3349 Fruitland Avenue
Project Commenced: September 2007
hoject Completed: March 2008
ResolrtionNo. 9,108
Purchase fuer No. 0t 1.0001015
Kerystone Archwav Constuction
@Iing of city-owned Housirg locued u 5oa steet
Apahents and Garages 4322arrd4329 Furlong Place,3376,3382,3384,3386 and 3309 50n Sheet
Project Commenced: May 2008
Project Completed: November 2008
Resolution No. 9603
Purchase Order No. 011.0002138
EXHIBIT"C"
2m720ffi REIVIODEL SCOPE OF WORK SAII,IPI,E,
['I,'RLONG PLACE
GENERAL. All work to be perfonned in aprofessional manner and conform to American Instihtre of
fuchitect sandard specifications.. Contactor sball obtain all rcquired construction perrfts. The City wi[ not charge any fees
for such permis, however my cost to pr€parc plas and specificarions for Building
Oeeortnent app,roval strall be bome by the contactor.. Repairs may be required for terrnirc damage, the contactor shall include in the bid a
51000.00 allowance towards materials and labor to perforrn the rcpair wo*
. All demolition debris shall be hauled away by the contractor.. Contractor strall be solely responsible for all required field measurements'
. Remove and rcplace all or any remaining galvanized water piping witt type L copper water
piping to property line.. Insall R-30 Kraft Ban. ceiling insulation through attic area. Remove orising heating syste,m and patch r,lalls and flooring.
. Remove and replace all interior carpet and padding?
. Replace drainage system to property tine with ABS piping exc€pt vent lines.
. Computer, telephone and television cabling shall be nrn fom designated rooms to exterior
24" x 24" x 6" weatlrerproof boxes with a minimum 1 lD"conduit up to roofwith a weaher
head. Fumish and install all necessary cable,jaclq device and plales for comput€r, telephone
and television cabling. Telephone and computer cabling to be CAT 5 and television cabling
to be RG6U. Provide a dedicated l2ovolt circuit into one ofthe weather-proofboxes.
. Install a complete 5-to,n ( 15 seer rued) IIVAC systern, make all necessry provisions to
wire new air conditioning unit to new electical panel.
. Upgade electical house panel to 200 amp' Squre D brand.
. n pU"" all electrical wiring, including a grould wirc fuoughout interior and exterior of
house to meet electrical code rcquLffirflts. Provide necessry receptacles, swirches and plate
covers for complete electrical installation. At all areas where finistres are to be removed md replaced with new finishes materials
wtrich inctude but arc not limit€d to paint, and flooring, heavy prepamtion wo* is assumed
to be r€quired to preparc sub sr:rfrces for new finishes as specified.. City will firrnish all appliances; Include in yotn bid the cost for the installation of gas stove,
refrigerator, over the range microwave, distvasho, washing machine -d gps dtyer.. Wall, ceiling and tim paint to be ditrer€nt colors as selected by tlrc City.. AII painted surfaces to receive I coat ofprimer ard 2 coats offinish-. Replace exterior crawl space screens and side vents.. AII unit locks to be keyed alike.. AII intaior doors to be replaccd witl six (6) panel tfpe door, prepped and painted and all
associated attacbments ad materials necessary to provide a completc installation.. All existing door moldings to removed and replaced.. Funrish and install all necessary conduits, boxes, wiring, devices and homerurs for
additional rtccptacles as required by current or local electrical codes.. Non-conforming work shall be modifie4 replacd or redone by the Confrctor at no change
in Contactor Price or Contactor Time
DffERIOR
. Lead abaterrent may be required The contactor shall place in his bid a $2000.00 allowance
for such work and prepration of a work plan Acn:al cost will be paid on a time and material
basis.. Insull insulared reinforced premium vinyl siding over the exterior ofthe house and rear
building including frscia.. Enclose eaves and porch ovohang with ir:sulared reinforced pr,enriurn vinyl siding.
. Tear-off existing roof and install new rooffng system. Include new Certain Teed Iandmark
Series Premium stringles (mlor to be selected by the City), roof sheathing ad associated
metal flashings for complete installation. Install new doorbeli and associated accessories for complete insallation. Any remaining wood tim or exposed metals shall ls scraFEd sf loose pain! patched and
s€aled with I coat of primer ard 2 mats of finish.. D€siS and install arnomaric inigation system for proper lawn and planter watedng.
. Rernove and replace lawn areas with marathon sod or equivalent.. Install mow s;rip along perimaer of extedor house r+trere nonc cunently exist.. Replace all windows with rctofit vinyl drul pane low E windows, batlroom window to have
obscure glazing.. Replace electic weather head to code.. Remove and dispose ofexisting rain guttem and down spouts and replace with searnless
alrrrinum rain gutters and down spouts.. Protect inplace side entance gate.. Redace crawl space screens and side vents.. Replace front door with pre-hung architectural oval pane fiberglass door include new
hardware and loclaet. Provide and insall all necessry conduits, boxeg whing, switches and lighting fixtue at
south ard west exterior elevation for new light fixh.Ee.. Iostall (1) GFCI recrptacle at rcsr ofhouse. Provide all necessay conduiB, boxes and wiring.
LMNGROOM
. Texture walls ssd geiling.
. Parch and paint wals and c€iling.. Remove and replace window casiog.. Replace window Eeatuents with 2" vinyl fau< wood blinds.. Remove and replace carpet and padding.. Install into walls necessary conduits and boxes for the complete installuion ofcabling for
televisiorL telephone and computer ouflets.. Irstall (9) r€c€ssd lighting with dimmer swirch though ceiling area. Fumish and install all
necessary conduits, boxes, dwices, wiring and homeruns.
. Install all necessary mnduits, boxes and receptacles for additional rcceptacles in orrder to
meet electical code spacing requiranents.. RAIac€ baseboards wift 5 ,r"high paint€d MDF baseboards.. Install new enury light fixtuue.
BATHROOM
. Remove and dispose ofall existing interior finistres.. Install new medicine cabinet to march base cabinets if surface mounted. Install new toilet. Rernove and rcplace window casing.. Replace window blinds with 2'vinyl fau< wood blinds'. Install hardwood (birch) or equivalent csbinets with ganite countertop.. krstall rnder counter molmted porc€lain sink. Install new ceramic tile floor over new hardi-backer board sub-floor.. Install GFCI electical outlets and add necessary conduits, boxes and rec€ptacles to meet
electical code spacing requirements.. Install new light and frn fixture combo.. Install new light fi,xnre above sink aea-. Texture walls ad geiling.
. Parch and paint walls and ceilings.. Install new six (6) pm.el door with hardware and loclaet.. Rernove and install new maple linen cabina above toilet arca-. Replace shower enclosue with fiberglass tub/ slrower enclosure, with glass shower door
enclosure, new plumbing fixtue and install tile above shower enclosure to ceiling.
. Replace towel rack soap distr and toilet paper holder.
HALLWAY
. Textr:re walls and ceiling.. Parch and paint wdls 61d seiling.. Remove and replace carpet and padding.. Replace baseboards with 5 ,"high Paintd MDF baseboard.. Remove and replace antire section of hallway cebin€ts wift new maple cabinets. kovide all
nec€ssary hardware 8nd sttachmerfs.. Install necessary conduits, boxes and wiring for the installation of a hardwired smoke alarm.
- Install attic access panel for IIVAC system.. krstall nec€ssary coDduits, boxes, wting and receptacle outlet as required by code.. Remove and replace lighting f,xture with rccessed can lighting.
DINING ROOM. Texture walls and ceiling.. Paint walls and ceiling.. Pach srd refinish hardwood flooring.
. Replace window blinds with 2" horizontal fuq wood blinds.. Remove and replace carpet and padding?. Reinove exising heating system and parch floor and wall.. Replace baseboalds wittt 5 fzhigh painted MDF baseboard.. Replace lighting fixure.. Install additional rcctptacles as required by code.
KIrcHEN
. Remove all interior finislres including cabinets! count€N, and flooring.
- Irstall new custom maple cabinets with melmine irteriors.. Install new granite countertop.. Install new rmder counter mount stainless steel double bowl sink with faucet
dspray, soap dispenser and lop garbage disposal.. Texture walls.. Parch and paint walls and ceiling.. Rernove and replace window casings.. Replace window teahents with 2'vinyl fax wood blinds.. Replace lighting fixhrc above sink area with recessed can lighting fixtute.. Replace lighting fixtue.. Install new 5 f'high MDF baseboards.. Remove and replace door leading into laundry room area with six (6) panel door.
. Insall GFCI cfucuits and install necessary conduits, boxes and roctptacles for
additional rectptacles to meet elecuical code spacing requfuemens.. Purchase ard install (1) Whilpool or equivalent stainless steel microwave above stove.
Microwave to be vented ortrside, provide all necessry ducting. Install (1) 120volt
receptacle for microwave power connection.. Purchase and install (l) Whilpool or equivalent stainless steel stove. Purchase and install (1) Whirlpool or equivalent stainless stcel dishwasher and provide
necessary electical and plurrbing connections for p,ropcr operation. Install new cerarnic tile floor over new hardi-backer board subfloor with propet
threshold trarsition stip.. Fumish and insall new flush mounted icernaker water box and associated water supply
lines for refrigerator water line connection.
IALNDRYROOM
. Remove and install new exterior door with window and associated hardware and lockset.. Lrstall 2" vinyl faux \r,ood blind.. Remove all ocisting cabinas and replace with custom new maple cabinets.. Patch and paint walls and ceiling.. Texnue walls and ceiling.. Replace light fixtue.. Install new ceramic tile floor over new hardi-backer board subfloor.. Reptacc baseboard wim 5 lrzhigh paintd MDF baseboad-
. Replace receptacles, switchc and plate mvers.. Remove and relocate existing water heater, gas line and warer supply lines to exterior of
house. Constuct new concrete pad and install water heater in an enclosed metal slrcd with
approvd seismic restaint and vort ducting. t ocation to be determined. Install new metal dryer vent with uall cap.. Rernove and replace door and hardware leading into hallway.
BEDROOMS(3). Patch and paint walls and ceiling.. Texture walls and ceilings and closets.. Remove and replace window casings.. Replace window teahents wittr 2'vinyl frux wood blind.. Patch and refinish floors.. Remove and replace cgpet and padding.. Install into walls necessary conduits and boxes for the installation cabling oftelevision,
telephone and computer outlets.. Replace baseboads with 5 Y.' high painted MDF baseboard.. Replac€ lighting fixuxe, including closet. Fumish and insall all necessary conduis, boxeq
wiring and devices for new light switch installation in closet area.. Remove existing closet/drawer assanbly, parctr, paint walls and ceiling and replace with
conventional mtrorcd closet doors.. Replace oloset door with six (6) panel door.. Install necessary conduits, boxes and wiring for the installation ofa hardwired moke alarm.. Replace receptacles, switches and plate covers. Install additional rec9tacles so rhrt maimun spacing complies with cunent electical code
SUBMTTAIS FOR CITY APPROVAL
- Appliances (Whirlpool or equivalent). Plumbing fixnues (Kolrler or equivalent). Paint colors @wn Edwards or equivale,nt). Csp€t @ased on a cost of S25.00 a square foot including carpet padding). Ceramic tile (based on a tile cost of $3.50 per squarc foot). Lighting fixtrnes @ased on a light fixtwe cost of $75.00 each). Kirchen and balhroom fxnres shall be a minimum value of $175.00. Windows (Milgard or equivalent). Window treahents.. Cabinet layout.. Cranite or equivalent.. Vinyl siding (Alcoa or equivalert).. TIVAC syslem (Cffrier or equivalent).
E)GIBIT'D'
VERNON HOME,S TIIAT WERE NOT REMODELED IN 2()O72OOI
Address Bedrooms
c 4321Furlong Place Three
c 4323 Furlong Place Two
. 4324 Furlong Place Two
o 4325 Furlong Place Two
c 4328 Furlong Place Two
. 3361 Fruitland Avenue Three
o 3365 Fruitland Avenue Two
Beths
One
One
One
One
One
One
One
Sq.ft
1,258
1,057
r,067
r,067
t,079
1,305
931