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Resolution No. 67201 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 6720 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY FOR THE OPERATION OF A RECYCLED MATERIALS PROCESSING FACILITY AT 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 AND 4050 26TH STREET WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 5835, on November 6, 1990, granted a conditional use permit to Rehrig Pacific Company (hereinafter "Rehrig ") for a recycled materials processing facility at 4010 26th Street in the City of Vernon; and WHEREAS, Rehrig's current existing facility as shown on the plot plan for the conditional use permit includes buildings at 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4044 26th Street occupying approximately 180,000 square feet of floor space, and Rehrig is proposing to expand its use to include the adjacent warehouse located at 4050 26th Street; and WHEREAS, Rehrig has applied for a revised conditional use permit for a recycled materials processing facility for plastics at 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street; and WHEREAS, the site is a conforming use in the Heavy Industry (M -2) Zone which requires a conditional use permit under Section 26.3.6 -3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the additional warehouse is approximately 44,000 square feet in size, and the size, shape and topography of the parcel is adequate for the operation; and WHEREAS, the site is surrounded by industrial • distribution type uses compatible with the proposed use and no adverse effect from traffic, parking, noise, odors, smoke, light or glare, or risk of fire, infection, explosion or effects on wildlife resources are anticipated from the operation; and WHEREAS, the site has access to 26th Street and Indiana Street and to the freeways, and the streets have adequate capacity and pavement type for the proposed use; and WHEREAS, the site is required to have adequate offstreet parking and loading facilities in accordance with the Vernon City Code; and WHEREAS, the Community Services Department has performed an Initial Study to determine the potential adverse impacts to the environment that the proposed project may cause and has determined that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Acting Director of Community Services & Water has recommended that a Negative Declaration be adopted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the conditions imposed on the conditional use permit will adequately protect the public health, safety and general welfare and the operation is consistent with all applicable rules and laws of the City of Vernon; and WHEREAS, the use as to location, operation and design is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning 2 Ordinance of the City of Vernon; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon held a hearing on said application for a conditional use permit on December 5, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true and correct. SECTION 2: The conditional use permit granted to Rehrig, pursuant to Resolution No. 5835 on November 6, 1990, is hereby revised and, subject to the conditions set forth below, the revised conditional use permit is granted to Rehrig for the expanded recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street. SECTION 3: The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Negative Declaration for the project and hereby finds that the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on the environment including the wildlife resources. SECTION 4: Pursuant to Section 711.4(c) of the Fish and Game Code, the City has found no evidence that the proposed project will have the potential for adverse effects on wildlife resources and the project is therefore exempt from the fees otherwise payable under Section 711.4. SECTION 5: The City Council hereby approves (1) City of Vernon Community Services Department Engineer's 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Report on Rehrig Pacific Company's Conditional Use Permit to Expand a Recycled Materials Processing Facility at 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street dated November 15, 1995, and (2) the Environmental Checklist for the project, dated November 1, 1995. Copies of said documents have been submitted to the City Council concurrently herewith, and the City Clerk is directed to receive and file them. SECTION 7: In order to insure that the operation will be in harmony with its neighboring properties and will meet City Codes the following conditions are imposed upon Rehrig: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all current codes, rules and regulations and shall be subject to city fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. A business license, occupancy permit and permit for waste processing facility shall be maintained. b. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. c. A hazardous materials inventory and business /contingency plan shall be submitted and shall include a new site map and contingency plan which includes the new areas of use. A hazardous materials permit shall be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. Only those substances approved by the Health and Fire Departments shall be sorted, used or handled at the site. Hazardous materials /wastes shall be handled and managed in compliance 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 with all appropriate federal, state and local laws. d. The facility shall meet the requirements of any regulations adopted pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 43209 and the requirements of any other applicable sections of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Public Resources Code, Section 40000, et seq.). e. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water Resources. f. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency permits shall be obtained and maintained. g. The facility's building shall be structurally maintained to exclude rodents and the sites shall be maintained in a sanitary manner which will prohibit the harborage or breeding of rodents. All loose salvageable materials shall be stored at least eighteen inches (18 ") above the ground or floor with a clear intervening space thereunder. SECTION 8: Noncompliance with the conditions set forth in the conditional use permit shall be grounds for voiding the permit pursuant to Section 26.5.2 -10 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 9: Rehrig and any successors in interest, shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Vernon, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, complaints, or petitions for: (1) damages, losses, expenses resulting from bodily injury, 5 sickness, disease, disability or death arising from the operation of the facility excluding therefrom any such claim resulting from the gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing of the City of Vernon, its officers, agents or employees; (2) a peremptory writ or other relief by way of injunction, mandamus, or administrative mandamus; or (3) legal expenses and attorney's fees incurred by the City of Vernon or awarded against the City of Vernon on behalf of any party in such a proceeding. The City of Vernon does not waive its right to participate in the defense of any such action. SECTION 10: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage of this resolution and thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. 1995. ATTES APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December, EONIS C. MALBUR Mayor BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA )ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 6720, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Tuesday, December 5, 1995 and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon. (SEAL) BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk 7 OCT10'95 #777r10321 10:53 d MOT 1500.00 Application Page 1 of 3 APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Date: The Applicant(s) Rehrig Pacific. Company is /are the owner(s), lessee(s) of the property situated at 4050 East 26th Street between Bonnie Beach place and Indiana Street and is legally described as follows (attach additional sheet(s) if necessary): A manufacturer of shipping containers for industry. REQUEST: The applicant(s) request(s) a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to use the above described property for the following purpose. To receive and store used milk jug and plastic crates from consumer and commercial recycling programs, and to store and ship finished plastic shpping containers. An existing office area will continue to be utilized as office space. BURDEN OF PROOF: The applicant(s) shall indicate the following facts (attach additional sheet(s) if necessary): (1) That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape: The City Fire Department allows plastic containers to be stacked no higher than 16 feet. The lowest section of ceiling i nthe warehouse stands 21 feet high allowing plenty of clearance. When fully stocked, used milk jugs occupy 3/4 of the space allotted them and are stacked a maximum of 12 feet high. Application Page 2 of 3 (2) That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways, and is adequate in width and pavement type to carry the quantity and quality generated by the proposed use; and The warehouse has access to all the same driveways as our other warehouses, including one on Indiana Steet and one on East 26th Street. The milk jug material is high density polyethelene (HDPE). We currently make all of our products from this material and are sufficiently equipped with material handling equipment for HDPE. (3) That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon . adjacent or abutting properties. The only powered machines in this warehouse are forklifts which load; unload and stack materials. * *NAME OF APPLICANT(S) Iehrig Pacific Company (print or type name of business) CONTACT PERSON: Tom Kochy SIGNATURE: 4010 East 26th Street (213 262-5145 Mailing Address (print or type) Los Angeles City (Area Code) Phone CA 90023 State Zip Code APPLICANTS REPRESENTATIVE /RELATIONSHIP TO APPLICANT (Engineer, Architect, Attorney, Realtor): NAME OF COMPANY: Rehr.ig Pacfic Company CONTACT PERSON: Tom Kochy SIGNATUR ,(print or type) • 4010 East 26th_ Street (Mailing Address) 14E _Angeles City - -n— (=213) 262-5145 ti (Area Code) Phone CA 9 n State Zip Code Application Page 3 of 3 CERTIFICATION * *Name of Property Owner(s) T.F. Properties, Fund IV, Ltd. SIGNATURE: (print or type) 65.35 Wilshire Blvd #1300 (213) 651 -3254 Mailing Address (Area Code) Phone Los Angeles, City CA 90048 State Zip Code ** SIGNATURES OF BOTH APPLICANT(s) AND OWNER(S) MUST BE NOTARIZED 5. Traffic Report Four 40 - foot trailers each day Q ATSF 2700 a ATSF n a S t 2717 East 26th Street i_ 4010 Docks /X X x 400 4020 4030 4044 4040 4060 ATSF 11 2700 4037 4041 is 4065 4105 `--�► Bandini Boulevard 8. Operations Report Two forms of high density polyethylene plastic are received, stored and shipped from this warehouse. Finished plastic shipping containers (Rehrig Pacific's product) occupy most of the warehouse and are shipped out at the approximate rate of ten truckloads or 10,000 containers per day. This warehouse also receives about two truckloads, each holding 40,000 lbs, of post - consumer milk jugs each month which are cleaned, reground and reused to make new shipping containers. The warehouse at 4050 E. 26th Street is used only to receive and store these used milk jugs. The actual recycling processes are performed in other portions of the lot . About once a week we also receive used plastic containers which are scheduled to be recycled into new containers. The only non - storage type activity conducted in the warehouse is the general office work done by three salesmen in an existing office within the warehouse. The warehouse is used twenty -four hours per day, seven days per week and each of the three shifts utilizes three men: The three salesmen use the enclosed office during the first shift only. The material does not present a risk of spillage. Page 1 of 3 NVIRONMENTAL IMPACT /INITIAL STUDY Date filed -7f General Information 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: REHRI'G PACIFTC COMPANY, 4010 E. 26TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90023 2. Address of project: 4050 E 26TH ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90023 Assessor's Block and Lot Number: 5243 - 021 -021 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: TOM KOCHY, 4010 E. 26th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023 213- 262 - 5145 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: None- 5. Existing zoning district: M -2 Zoning 6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): SITE WILL BE USED FOR RECEIVING, STORING AND SHIPPING FINISHED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND STORAGE OF USED PLASTIC SCHEDULED TO BE RECYCLED. Project Description 7. Site size 8. Square footage 9 . Number of floors of construction. 10. Amount of off - street parking provided. 11. Attach plans. 12. Proposed scheduling. 13. Associated project. Page 2 of 3 (Initial Study) 14. Anticipated incremental development. 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected. 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities. 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 19._ If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). 20. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. 21. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 22. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. 23. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 24. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. 25. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. 26. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. Yes 27. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. X Page 3 of 3 (Initial Study) Yes No 28. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammables or explosives. 29. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (Police, Fire, Water sewage, etc.) 30. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 31. Substantial increase in traffic. 32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. X X Environmental Setting 33. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site„ and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. 34. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic, aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commer6ia etc.), intensity of land use (one - family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belie SEPTEMBER 14, 1995 Date Sig ure For REHRIG PACIFIC C ANY 7. Environmental Impact / Initial Study Project Description: 7. The project will use an existing warehouse 275 feet deep and 160 feet wide all of which is available space within the property we currently lease. 8. The warehouse contains 44,000 square feet. 9. Single floor - existing Leased property - no building construction involved 10. There are eight off - street parking spots. 11. See attached plans. 12. We are currently using the warehouse and have been since April first. 13. No associated projects. 14. No anticipated incremental development. 15. The property is not residential. 16. The property is not commercial. 17. Shipping and receiving duties will be handled by two to three people per shift operating fork lifts. There are three loading docks available. 18. The property is not institutional. 19. Involves a conditional use permit per Vernon Director of Community Services. Environmental Setting 33. The project will be situated in a leased building. No changes will be made to the building. The structure that is currently in place is a steel girdered, warehouse type building with floor dimensions as described above and ceilings ranging from 22 feet up to about 35 feet. Photos attached. 34. The surrounding properties are heavy industrial structures used as warehouses, rendering plants, and all other duties required of a manufacturing plants. Cmµ'. CITY COUNCIL LEON'S C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pm-Tem Wm. "BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator /City Clerk FAX: (213) 581 -7924 CITY HALL DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (818) 330 -5818 S. KEVIN WILSON Acting Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (213) 588 -2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Light & Power FAX: (213) 583 -1983 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (213) 583 -8811 November 29, 1995 Honorable City Council City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Gentlemen: DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (213) 581 -1385 LOUIS ROSENKRANTZ Police Chief FAX: (213) 581 -1178 Rehrig Pacific Company has applied for a conditional use permit to operate recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street. After review of the application by the Community Services Department, it is recommended that the conditional use permit be granted and a negative declaration be adopted. Herewith for your consideration are the following supporting documents: 1. Request for conditional use permit and information supporting the application. 2. Engineer's Report. 3. Environmental Checklist. 4. Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. 5. Proposed Negative Declaration. Honorable City Council -2- November 29, 1995 In my opinion the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon and will have no significant effects on the environment. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. Therefore it is recommended that the City Council determine: 1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. 2. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources. It is also recommended that a Negative Declaration be adopted and that a Notice of Determination and a De Minimis Finding be filed with the County Clerk. Further, it is recommended that the conditional use permit be granted for the property at 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street subject to the following conditions: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all current codes, rules and regulations and shall be subject to city fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. A business license, occupancy permit and permit for waste processing facility shall be maintained. b. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. c. A hazardous materials inventory and business /contingency plan shall be submitted and shall include a new site map and contingency plan which includes the new areas of use. A hazardous materials permit shall be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. Only those substances approved by the Health and Fire Departments shall be sorted, used or handled at the site. Hazardous materials /wastes shall be handled and managed in compliance with all appropriate federal, state and local laws. d. The facility shall meet the requirements of any regulations adopted pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 43209 and the requirements of any other applicable sections of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Public Resources Code, Section 40000, et seq.). Honorable City Council -3- November 29, 1995 e. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water Resources. f. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency permits shall be obtained and maintained. g. The facility's building shall be structurally maintained to exclude rodents and the sites shall be maintained in a sanitary manner which will prohibit the harborage or breeding of rodents. All loose salvageable materials shall be stored at least eighteen inches (18 ") above the ground or floor with a clear intervening space thereunder. Respectfully submitted, zad Samuel Kevin Wilson Acting Director of Community Services & Water SKW:ps Attachments cc: City Attorney NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing which you may attend. Place: Vernon City Hall City Council Chambers 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Time: Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. Applicant: REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and /or interested persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments regarding the request prior to the Hearing. Request: Grant a conditional use permit to allow the applicant to operate a recycled materials processing facility. Property Involved: 4010, 4030, 4040, and 4050 26th Street (see reverse side) Review of the file: The application, maps, and supporting information are available in the office of the City Clerk, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you challenge the granting of this conditional use permit or any provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meet �ung. BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator /City Clerk 'f November 29, 1995 Honorable City Council City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Gentlemen: Rehrig Pacific Company has applied for a conditional use permit to operate recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street. After review of the application by the Community Services Department, it is recommended that the conditional use permit be granted and a negative declaration be adopted. Herewith for your consideration are the following supporting documents: 1. Request for conditional use permit and information supporting the application. 2. Engineer's Report. 3. Environmental Checklist. 4. Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, copies of notification letters to owners and tenants in the area and affidavits of posting and mailing. 5. Proposed Negative Declaration. Honorable City Council -2- November 29, 1995 In my opinion the proposed operation will pose no adverse effects to the City of Vernon and will have no significant effects on the environment. The project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. Therefore it is recommended that the City Council determine: 1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan as adopted by the City of Vernon. 2. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources. It is also recommended that a Negative Declaration be adopted and that a Notice of Determination and a De Minimis Finding be filed with the County Clerk. Further, it is recommended that the conditional use permit be granted for the property at 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street subject to the following conditions: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all current codes, rules and regulations and shall be subject to city fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. A business license, occupancy permit and permit for waste processing facility shall be maintained. b. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. c. A hazardous materials inventory and business /contingency plan shall be submitted and shall include a new site map and contingency plan which includes the new areas of use. A hazardous materials permit shall be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. Only those substances approved by the Health and Fire Departments shall be sorted, used or handled at the site. Hazardous materials /wastes shall be handled and managed in with all appropriate federal, state and local laws. d. The facility shall meet the requirements of any regulations adopted pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 43209 and the requirements of any other applicable sections of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Public Resources Code, Section 40000, et seq.). Honorable City Council -3- November 29, 1995 e. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water Resources. f. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency permits shall be obtained and maintained. g. The facility's building shall be structurally maintained to exclude rodents and the sites shall be maintained in a sanitary manner which will prohibit the harborage or breeding of rodents. All loose salvageable materials shall be stored at least eighteen inches (18 ") above the ground or floor with a clear intervening space thereunder. Respectfully submitted, Samuel Kevin Wilson Acting Director of Community Services & Water SKW:ps Attachments cc: City Attorney c,)0 CITY OF VERNON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENGINEER'S REPORT ON REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A RECYCLED MATERIALS PROCESSING FACILITY AT 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 AND 4050 26TH STREET (November 15, 1995) Rehrig Pacific Company (hereinafter "Rehrig ") has submitted a conditional use permit application to the City of Vernon requesting permission to expand a recycled materials processing facility. Rehrig is currently occupying the facility at 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4044 26th Street and is proposing to expand that use to include the adjacent warehouse at 4050 26th Street. Rehrig has operated a recycled materials processing facility under a conditional use permit for over five years. Rehrig receives used plastic milk and water containers from Southern California Recycling programs. These containers have been rinsed before they arrive at the facility, but they are cleaned once again at the site. Once cleaned, the containers are ground into 1/4 inch size flakes. These flakes are used in Rehrig's production line which manufactures plastic crates including milk crates and recycle bins. 1. GENERAL PLAN The proposed use conforms to the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan of the City. 2. SITE The additional warehouse is approximately 44,000 square feet. The existing facility occupies approximately 180,000 square feet. The entire site is approximately six acres and is of adequate size and shape for the proposed use. 3. ADVERSE EFFECT The site is surrounded by industrial uses compatible with the proposed use and no adverse noise, odor, dust, smoke, light or glare, or risk of fire, or explosion is anticipated from the proposed operation. 4. ACCESS The site has access to 26th Street and Indiana Street. The streets are of adequate size to handle the traffic generated from the proposed operation. 5. TRUCK MOVEMENTS Rehrig will have approximately five trucks entering and exiting the site daily. The facility is served by 26th Street and Indiana Street. The streets traveled to access the sites have sufficient width to handle the traffic generated from the proposed operation. 6. OPERATIONS The plastic containers manufactured by Rehrig are made of high density polyethylene plastic. Rehrig receives approximately 80,000 pounds of post- consumer milk jugs each month which arrive in two truckloads. One shipment of used plastic containers arrives each week and these are recycled into new containers. One shipment of plastic also arrives by railcar approximately once each month. Finished product is shipped out in approximately four truckloads daily. There are 120 employees of which 30 are office personnel working general office hours, Monday through Friday. There are three shifts of other employees which cover 24 hours, seven days a week, with between 20 and 30 employees working each shift. 7. CONDITIONS: a. The facility shall be operated in accordance with all current codes, rules and regulations and shall be subject to city fees as adopted by the City of Vernon. A business license, 2 occupancy permit and permit for waste processing facility shall be maintained. b. The facility shall be operated in a manner that will prevent unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. c. A hazardous materials inventory and business /contingency plan shall be submitted and shall include a new site map and contingency plan which includes the new areas of use. A hazardous materials permit shall be obtained from the City of Vernon Health Department. Only those substances approved by the Health and Fire Departments shall be sorted, used or handled at the site. Hazardous materials /wastes shall be handled and managed in compliance with all appropriate federal, state and local laws. d. The facility shall meet the requirements of any regulations adopted pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 43209 and the requirements of any other applicable sections of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Public Resources Code, Section 40000, et seq.). e. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit shall be obtained from the California State Board of Water Resources. f. All required federal, state, local and regulatory agency permits shall be obtained and maintained. g. The facility's building shall be structurally maintained to exclude rodents and the sites shall be maintained in a sanitary manner which will prohibit the harborage or breeding of 3 rodents. All loose salvageable materials shall be stored at least eighteen inches (18 ") above the ground or floor with a clear intervening space thereunder. 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Rehrig Pacific Company 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Samuel "Kevin" Wilson (213)583 -8811 Ext. 245 4. Project Location: 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street Vemon, CA 90023 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Rehrig Pacific Company 4010 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 6. General Plan Designation: 7. Zoning: M -2 Heavy Industry/Warehousing Transportation Related 8. Description of Project: Rehrig Pacific Company currently operates a recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street. They have an existing conditional use permit. Rehrig Pacific Company receives used plastic milk containers and crates. These containers are melted down and recycled into plastic crates and recycle bins. They are proposing to expand to an additional warehouse of approximately 44,000 square feet at 4050 26th Street which is adjacent to their current facilities. There is a small amount of office space in the warehouse, but it will be used primarily for the storage of the used milk containers and crates and finished product. 9. Other agencies whose approval is required (and permits needed): Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. (3 Land Use and PIanning ❑ Population and Housing ❑ Geophysical ❑ Water . ❑- Air Qty Determination. ❑ Transportation/Circulation • ❑ Biological Resources C] Energy and Mineral Resources ❑ Hazards ❑ Noise ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ Public Services ❑ Utilities and Service Systems ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Recreation I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 1 t ind that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and ani NVIRONMENTAI_ IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must anal - only the effects that remain to be addressed. p9/i'f�tur Samuel Kevin Wilson November 1, 1995 Date City of VErnon Printed Name For 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? (source #(s): b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low- income or minority community)? Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact 0 0 ❑ ❑ IL POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? ❑ b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? ❑ c) Displace existing housing. especially affordable housing? ❑ ❑ III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Seismicity: fault rupture? ❑ ❑ ❑ tj b) Seismicity: ground shaking or liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ Ul c) Seismicity: seiche or tsunami? ❑ ❑ ❑ CD d) Landslides or mudslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ El e) Erosion. changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill? ❑ ❑ ❑ Ul f) Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Expansive soils? ❑ ❑ ❑ h) Unique geologic or physical features? ❑ ❑ ❑ IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? ❑ ❑ ❑ El c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? ❑ ❑ ❑ El d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? ❑ ❑ ❑ El e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ❑ ❑ Li ;El V. AIR QUALITI'. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? J ❑ b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ❑ ❑ c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? ❑ ❑ d) Create objectionable odors? (] ❑ VL TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ❑ b) Hazards to safety from designfeattues (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ❑ ❑ c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? ❑ ❑ d) Insufficient parking capacity on -site or off -site? ❑ ❑ e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ❑ f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air-traffic impacts? VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? ❑ ❑ c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ❑ ❑ J ❑ d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? ❑ ❑ e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ ❑ VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Use non - renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? ❑ ❑ - ❑ IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? ❑ ❑ `l b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ J c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? ❑ ❑ d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? ❑ ❑ e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable Ll brush, grass, or trees? Potentially Potentially Significant Significant Unless Impact Mitigated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 esi Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ Gil XL PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or restdt in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Five protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ IR b) Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ al c) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ a d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ❑ ❑ ❑ Ei e) Other governmental services? ❑ ❑ ❑ lig X[LUTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in -a needfornew systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? ❑ ❑ ❑ it b) Communications systems? ❑ ❑ ❑ El c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? ❑ ❑ _] d) Sewer or septic tanks? ❑ ❑ 3 e) Storm water drainage? ❑ ❑ J [A f) Solid waste disposal? 3 ❑ J a XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? J ❑ J b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ❑ ❑ J c) Create light or glare? ❑ ❑ J XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? ❑ ❑ J b) Disturb archaeological resources? ❑ ❑ J c) Affect historical resources? J ❑ J d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ❑ ❑ J e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? v ❑ J XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? ❑ ❑ b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ] ❑ Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. 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 Cndanngeted plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-team, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects) ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ❑ ❑ ❑ XVII DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1) LAND USE AND PLANNING The project area is zoned M -2, Heavy Industry in the Rendering Overlay District. A recycled materials processing facility is allowed in this zone with a conditional use permit. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities. The project site is not located near any sensitive sites. The nearest residential unit is approximately 3600 feet from the projects boundary. The site is surrounded by compatible uses. 2) POPULATION AND HOUSING The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the City. Rehrig Pacific Company operates the facility by employing approximately 120 people. Because this is an existing facility the increase in employment caused by this expansion is minimal and no change in population or housing will occur as a result of the project. 3) GEOPHYSICAL The topography of the City of Vernon is relatively level. Although there are no known earthquake faults in the City, Vernon is in a seismically active region and several faults in the area are likely to cause moderate groundshaking in Vernon. The expansion of the facility will not require any grading or construction. Since no construction will take place, there will not be any changes to the geologic substructure, change in topography, covering of any unique geologic or physical features, any increase in wind or water erosion to the soil or any changes in deposition. 4) WATER Groundwater resources in the City of Vernon consist of inter -layer bedrock and aquifers, as found in the central Los Angeles basin. There are no surface water bodies within the vicinity of the project. No changes in water currents, movements, absorption rate flood flows or drainage patterns will occur as a result of the project. The project will not cause any degradation to the groundwater quality and will not cause any change in the quantity available. 5) AIR QUALITY The City of Vernon lies in the middle of the Los Angeles coastal plain. The coastal plain has a semi - marine micro - climate, which is characteristic of areas which are behind the fog belt but constantly under the ocean's influence. Winters are seldom cold and frost is rare. Spring days may be cloudy due to high fog and summers are warmer than along the coast. XVII DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1) LAND USE AND PLANNING The project area is zoned M -2, Heavy Industry in the Rendering Overlay District. A recycled materials processing facility is allowed in this zone with a conditional use permit. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities. The project site is not located near any sensitive sites. The nearest residential unit is approximately 3600 feet from the projects boundary. The site is surrounded by compatible uses. 2) POPULATION AND HOUSING The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the City. Rehrig Pacific Company operates the facility by employing approximately 120 people. Because this is an existing facility the increase in employment caused by this expansion is minimal and no change in population or housing will occur as a result of the project. 3)____ __ GEOPHYSICAL The topography of the City of Vernon is relatively level. Although there are no known earthquake faults in the City, Vernon is in a seismically active region and several faults in the area are likely to cause moderate groundshaking in Vernon. The expansion of the facility will not require any grading or construction. Since no construction will take place, there will not be any changes to the geologic substructure, change in topography, covering of any unique geologic or physical features, any increase in wind or water erosion to the soil or any changes in deposition. 4) WATER Groundwater resources in the City of Vernon consist of inter -layer bedrock and aquifers, as found in the central Los Angeles basin. There are no surface water bodies within the vicinity of the project. No changes in water currents, movements, absorption rate flood flows or drainage patterns will occur as a result of the project. The project will not cause any degradation to the groundwater quality and will not cause any change in the quantity available. 5) AIR QUALITY The City of Vernon lies in the middle of the Los Angeles coastal plain. The coastal plain has a semi - marine micro-. climate, which is characteristic of areas which are behind the fog belt but constantly under the ocean's influence. Winters are seldom cold and frost is rare. Spring days may be cloudy due to high fog and summers are warmer than along the coast. Winter temperatures are lower than a marine climate and there is less fog in summer. The annual average daytime temperature ranges from 84.1 °F in August to 66.6 °F in January. Nighttime temperatures vary from 64.4 °F in summer to 48.4 °F in winter. The average annual rainfall in the City is 14.85 inches and occurs from late October to early April. The City of Vernon is located within the South Coast Air Basin of California. The basin covers a 6,600- square mile area within Orange County, non- desert portions of Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Air quality in the basin is monitored by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) at 35 monitoring stations throughout the area. The monitoring station nearest to the City of Vernon is the Pico Rivera station. Readings at the station are used to characterize air quality in the City of Vernon. The South Coast Air Basin, in general, has not attained national and state standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and PM. Comparison with national and state standards for these contaminants show that readings at the Pico Rivera station have maximum ozone concentrations that are 2 to 3 times the state standard and_ exceedances_ occur 1 out of every 3 days---- - Carbon monoxide concentrations have not exceeded established standards and nitrogen dioxide concentration rarely exceed state or federal standards. Total suspended particulates have exceeded the state standard but not the federal standard. Ambient levels of PMw are not monitored at the Pico Rivera station, so the Los Angeles station is used for these readings. The readings exceeded the state standard in 50 to 63 percent of the samples but are generally less than the federal standard. Rehrig Pacific Company proposes to expand their existing facility. They will be required to obtain necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. No change in air emissions or ambient air quality is anticipated as a result of this expansion. The project will not cause any significant alterations to air movements or climate. Odors may be generated from the used milk containers that are received at the facility. however, these containers are rinsed before they are received, and the facility will be required to operate in a manner that prevents unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. This expansion will not alter their existing process and their handling of these milk containers has not generated any odors in the past. 6) TRANSPORTATION /CIRCULATION Several freeways serve Vernon. To the north is the Santa Ana (I -5), Santa Monica (I -10) and the Hollywood ,(I -101) freeways, to the west is the Harbor Freeway (I -110), and to the east is the Long Beach Freeway (I -710). Vernon has several arterials which bisect the City. The site has access to 26th Street which is 60 feet in width and Indiana Street which is 60 feet in width. Approximately 5 trucks will enter and exit the site a day. The vehicles travel to the site at various times and are not concentrated during any one hour. The streets in the general area have adequate capacity for the operation and are currently operating at acceptable levels. The truck volume is negligible when compared to volumes currently operating on Vernon streets. The trucks generally travel north or south from the site on Indiana Street and east or west on 26th Street to a major arterial which leads to freeway access. 7) BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES The City of Vernon is urbanized and plant life is limited to non- native, introduced and ornamental species which are used for landscaping. Existing vegetation typically found in the City consists of street trees, grass and other vegetation commonly used in landscaping. Animal life in Vernon and nearby urban communities consists of bird, reptile and mammal species that live in close proximity to man. There are no endangered animal species in the City. 8) ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES Rehrig Pacific Company is proposing to occupy an existing industrial facility. There will be no impact to the City of Vernon Light and Power Department. The energy used by this operation will be negligible. 9) HAZARDS Rehrig Pacific Company is proposing to expand their existing use. The Vernon Health Department makes routine inspections to their current facility. Rehrig Pacific Company maintains a permit for their hazardous materials. All storage will be in conformance with Health & Safety Codes. There has been no history of violations at this facility. The proposal will not alter, or in any way increase the level of risk or exposure to existing health hazards. No adverse impacts are anticipated. All facilities within the City are regularly inspected by the Vernon Fire and Health Departments for code violations. The inspections are made to reduce the potential for urban fires and chemical releases. The Vernon Fire Department has a fully manned hazardous materials unit. All personnel are trained in hazardous material response. 10) NOISE The noise environment within the City is dominated by traffic noise. The project site is located in an industrial area . already subject to relatively high ambient noise levels. The noise generated by the facility will not cause a significant effect on the environment. 11) PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Vernon has both a Fire and Police Department. Rehrig Pacific Company operates an existing facility and is proposing to expand to an existing warehouse. No additional public services will be /required for this facility. 12) UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Rehrig Pacific Company is occupying an existing facility. There will be no effect on any of the existing utility systems. 13) AESTHETICS The area surrounding the property is made up of industrial and commercial uses. The facility will blend in and not create any offensive visual effect. The project, as proposed, will provide outside lights for work during the night time hours. The site is located in an industrial area and lighting of facilities is common. Therefore no impacts from light are anticipated. The project, as proposed, will create no glare. 14) CULTURAL RESOURCES There are no known historic buildings or cultural sites in the area. Since there is no proposed construction, the project will have no possible impact. 15) RECREATIONAL There will be no significant impact to any recreational resources in the area. XVII DISCUSSION OF LAND IMPACTS The proposed project is in conformance with the City of Vernon General Plan. The zoning of the site is M -2, which allows recycled materials processing facility with a conditional use permit. No impacts to surrounding properties are expected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF VERNON ) I, Bill Wilson, Engineering Aide of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the 2nd day of November, 1995 at 11:45 a, post three (3) copies of: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be held 12/05/95, NOTICE OF INTENT, PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST (see attached copies) regarding a conditional use permit application for Rehrig Pacific Company to operate a recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street in the City of Vernon. One in each of the following places to wit: At the northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard; and on the bulletin board in the lobby of the City Hall of the City of Vernon, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all in said City, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Vernon. Date: /1-&-95 Bill Wilson, Engineering Aide State of California ) ss. County of Los Angeles ) On t\ (0,tggs before me, 0\4114.av -.t_.-D --,N0s=tki -- Notary Public, personally appeared Bill Wilson, personally known to me (or known to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal ', sts,C2 City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583 -8811 The City of may attend. Place: Time: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Vernon will conduct a Public Vernon City Hall City Council Chambers 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Hearing which you Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at 5:00 p.m. Applicant: REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and/or interested persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments regarding the request prior to the Hearing. Request: Property Involved: Review of the file: Grant a conditional use permit to allow the applicant to operate a recycled materials processing facility. 4010, 4030, 4040, and 4050 26th Street (see reverse side) The application, maps, and supporting information are available in the office of the City Clerk, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you challenge the granting of this conditional use permit or any provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meet' g. BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator /City Clerk City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583 -8811 NOTICE OF INTENT The City of Vernon has received an application for a conditional use permit for a recycled materials processing facility at the property located at 4050 26th Street. The applicant, Rehrig Pacific Company currently occupies the site at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street and proposes to expand their facility to include the adjacent warehouse at 4050 26th Street. Please take notice that a recommendation from the Acting Director of Community Services will be made to the City Council of the City of Vernon during the regular meeting on December 5, 1995 to adopt,a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, because the issuance of the conditional use permit will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the application and supporting evidence is available for public review at my office between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. You must submit written comments on these documents which will be received by me at the address shown on the letterhead by December 5, 1995. Comments received after this date may not be given full consideration. If you challenge the Negative Declaration, or any provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting. SKW:ps truly yours, /7/A` � K= i lson Acting Director of Community Services & Water City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583 -8811 PROPOSED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD AGENCY: PROJECT TITLE: PROJECT LOCATION: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: City of Vernon Los Angeles Fiber Co., Inc. 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 Rehrig Pacific Company currently operates the facility at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street. The operations at the facility include receiving used plastic milk and water containers; washing and grinding the containers; and using this plastic to manufacture plastic crates. They propose to expand their facility to include the adjacent warehouse located at 4050 26th Street. The subject site is located in the M -2 zone (Heavy Industry). A conditional use permit is required per City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. FINDINGS: The City of Vernon has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Rehrig Pacific Company 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Vemon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Samuel "Kevin" Wilson (213)583 -8811 Ext. 245 4. Project Location: 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Rehrig Pacific Company 4010 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 6. General Plan Designation: 7. Zoning: M -2 Heavy Industry/Warehousing Transportation Related 8. Description of Project: Rehrig Pacific Company currently operates a recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street. They have an existing conditional use permit. Rehrig Pacific Company receives used plastic milk containers and crates. These containers are melted down and recycled into plastic crates and recycle bins. They are proposing to expand to an additional warehouse of approximately 44,000 square feet at 4050 26th Street which is adjacent to their current facilities. There is a small amount of office space in the warehouse, hut it will be used primarily for the storage of the used milk containers and crates and finished product. 9. Other agencies whose approval is required (and permits needed): En'. iroumental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Land Use and Planning ❑ Population and Housing ❑ Geophysical ❑ water ❑ - Air Quality Determination. ❑ Transportation/Circulation ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Energy and Mineral Resources ❑ Hazards ❑ Noise ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ Public Services ❑ Utilities and Service Systems ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Recreation 1 find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and anENVIRONMENTAI. IMPACT REPORT is required. 1 find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must anal only the effects that remain to be addressed. ',4974f7tur / / Samuel Kevin Wilson November 1, 1995 Date City of VErnon Printed Name For �tl 0 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? (source #(s): b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low- income or minority community)? Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact 0 ❑ 0 IL POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? ❑ b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? ❑ c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? ❑ 171. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Seismicity: fault rupture? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Seismicity: ground shaking or liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Seismicity: seiche or tsunami? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Landslides or mudslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ e) Erosion. changes in topography or unstable soil conditions tram excavation, grading or fill? ❑ ❑ ❑ f) Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Expansive soil.? ❑ ❑ ❑ h) Unique get logic or physical features? ❑ ❑ ❑ IV. WATER. l> uula the proposal result in: a) Changes in ahsorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure :,f people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or uuhidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? h) Impacts to ,groundwater quality? ❑ ❑ El liEl ❑ ao ❑ ❑ m ❑ ❑ cso n ❑ ❑ Potentially Potentially Significant Significant Unless Impact Mitigated V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? ❑ b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ❑ c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? ❑ d) Create objectionable odors? ❑ VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ❑ b) Hazards to safety fu m design.features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ❑ c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? ❑ d) Insufficient parking capacity on -site or off -site? e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? 0 c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ❑ d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? ❑ e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ VIII. ENERGY AND. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ❑ b) Use non - renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? ❑ ❑ IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards'? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? ❑ Less Than Significant No Impact Impact E4 J Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Em X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 0 0 al b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 0 0 aa XL PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result bt a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fue protection? 0 0 0 110 b) Police protection? 0 0 0 eil c) Schools? 0 0 0 a d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? 0 0 0 El e) Other governmental services? 0 ' 0 0 ga XILUTILITIFS AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? (0 0 0 El b) Communications systems? 0 0 (0 El c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? i..) 0 (0 ta d) Sewer or septic tanks? Ll 0 (0 (231 e) Storm water drainage? _1 0 J f) Solid waste disposal? _I 0 J XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? 3 0 J Oa b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? J 0 J al c) Create light or glare? J 0 j fa XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? j (0 J til b) Disturb archaeological resources? 3 0 3 El c) Affect historical resources? J 0 (0 @ d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? (0 0 J DZa e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? 3 0 J EU XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? (10 b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? Li 0 DS] XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. 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 the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals? c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are constderable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects) d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact 0 XVII DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1) LAND USE AND PLANNING The project area is zoned M -2, Heavy Industry in the Rendering Overlay District. A recycled materials processing facility is allowed in this zone with a conditional use permit. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities. The project site is not located near any sensitive sites. The nearest residential unit is approximately 3600 feet from the projects boundary. The site is surrounded by compatible uses. 2) POPULATION AND HOUSING The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the City. Rehrig Pacific Company operates the facility by employing approximately 120 people. Because this is an existing facility the increase in employment caused by this expansion is minimal and no change in population or housing will occur as a result of the project. 3) GEOPHYSICAL ._ The topography of the City of Vernon is relatively level. Although there are no known earthquake faults in the City, Vernon is in a seismically active region and several faults in the area are likely to cause moderate groundshaking in Vernon. The expansion of the facility will not require any grading or construction. Since no construction will take place, there will not be any changes to the geologic substructure, change in topography, covering of any unique geologic or physical features, any increase in wind or water erosion to the soil or any changes in deposition. 4) WATER Groundwater resources in the City of Vernon consist of inter -layer bedrock and aquifers, as found in the central Los Angeles basin. There are no surface water bodies within the vicinity of the project. No changes in water currents, movements, absorption rate flood flows or drainage patterns will occur as a result of the project. The project will not cause any degradation to the groundwater quality and will not cause any change in the quantity available. 5) AIR QUALITY The City of Vernon lies in the middle of the Los Angeles coastal plain. The coastal plain has a semi - marine micro - climate, which is characteristic of areas which are behind the fog belt but constantly under the ocean's influence. Winters are seldom cold and frost is rare. Spring days may be cloudy due to high fog and summers are warmer than along the coast. XVII DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1) LAND USE AND PLANNING The project area is zoned M -2, Heavy Industry in the Rendering Overlay District. A recycled materials processing facility is allowed in this zone with a conditional use permit. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities. The project site is not located near any sensitive sites. The nearest residential unit is approximately 3600 feet from the projects boundary. The site is surrounded by compatible uses. 2) POPULATION AND HOUSING The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the City. Rehrig Pacific Company operates the facility by employing approximately 120 people. Because this is an existing facility the increase in employment caused by this expansion is minimal and no change in population or housing will occur as a result of the project. 3) GEOPHYSICAL The topography of the City of Vernon is relatively level. Although there are no known earthquake faults in the City, Vernon is in a seismically active region and several faults in the area are likely to cause moderate groundshaking in Vernon. The expansion of the facility will not require any grading or construction. Since no construction will take place, there will not be any changes to the geologic substructure, change in topography, covering of any unique geologic or physical features, any increase in wind or water erosion to the soil or any changes in deposition. 4) WATER Groundwater resources in the City of Vernon consist of inter -layer bedrock and aquifers, as found in the central Los Angeles basin. There are no surface water bodies within the vicinity of the project.. No changes in water currents, movements, absorption rate flood flows or drainage patterns will occur as a result of the project. The project will not cause any degradation to the groundwater quality and will not cause any change in the quantity available. 5) AIR QUALITY The City of Vernon lies in the middle of the Los Angeles coastal plain. The coastal plain has a semi - marine micro - climate, which is characteristic of areas which are behind the fog belt but constantly under the ocean's influence. Winters are seldom cold and frost is rare. Spring days may be cloudy due to high fog and summers are warmer than along the coast. Winter temperatures are lower than a marine climate and there is less fog in summer. The annual average daytime temperature ranges from 84.1 °F in August to 66.6 °F in January. Nighttime temperatures vary from 64.4 °F in summer to 48.4 °F in winter. The average annual rainfall in the City is 14.85 inches and occurs from late October to early April. The City of Vernon is located within the South Coast Air Basin of California. The basin covers a 6,600 - square mile area within Orange County, non- desert portions of Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Air quality in the basin is monitored by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) at 35 monitoring stations throughout the area. The monitoring station nearest to the City of Vernon is the Pico Rivera station. Readings at the station are used to characterize air quality in the City of Vernon. The South Coast Air Basin, in general, has not attained national and state standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and PM. Comparison, with national and state standards for these contaminants show that readings at the Pico Rivera station have maximum ozone concentrations that are 2 to 3 times the state standard __ and _ exceedances occur 1 out - -of -- every- 3-days, Carbon monoxide concentrations have not exceeded established standards and nitrogen dioxide concentration rarely exceed state or federal standards. Total suspended particulates have exceeded the state standard but not the federal standard. Ambient levels of PMI0 are not monitored at the Pico Rivera station, so the Los Angeles station is used for these readings. The readings exceeded the state standard in 50 to 63 percent of the samples but are generally less than the federal standard. Rehrig Pacific Company proposes to expand their existing facility. They will be required to obtain necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. No change in air emissions or ambient air quality is anticipated as a result of this expansion. The project will not cause any significant alterations to air movements or climate. Odors may be generated from the used milk containers that are received at the facility . however, these containers are rinsed before they are received, and the facility will be required to operate in a manner that prevents unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. This expansion will not alter their existing process and their handling of these milk containers has not generated any odors in the past. 6) TRANSPORTATION /CIRCULATION Several freeways serve Vernon. To the north is the Santa Ana (I -5), Santa Monica (I -10) and the Hollywood (I -101) freeways, to the west is the Harbor Freeway (I -110), and to the east is the Long Beach Freeway (I -710). Vernon has several arterials which bisect the City. The site has access to 26th Street which is 60 feet in width and Indiana Street which is 60 feet in width. Approximately 5 trucks will enter and exit the site a day. The vehicles travel to the site at various times and are not concentrated during any one hour. The streets in the general area have adequate capacity for the operation and are currently operating at acceptable levels. The truck volume is negligible when compared to volumes currently operating on Vernon streets. The trucks generally travel north or south from the site on Indiana Street and east or west on 26th Street to a major arterial which leads to freeway access. 7) BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES The City of Vernon is urbanized and plant life is limited to non - native, introduced and ornamental species which are used for landscaping. Existing vegetation typically found in the City consists of street trees, grass and other vegetation commonly used in landscaping. Animal life in Vernon and nearby urban communities consists of bird, reptile and mammal species that live in close proximity to man. There are no endangered animal species in the City. 8) ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES Rehrig Pacific Company is proposing to occupy an existing industrial facility. There will be no impact to the City of Vernon Light and Power Department. The energy used by this operation will be negligible. 9) HAZARDS Rehrig Pacific Company is proposing to expand their existing use. The Vernon Health Department makes routine inspections to their current facility. Rehrig Pacific Company maintains a permit for their hazardous materials. All storage will be in conformance with Health & Safety Codes. There has been no history of violations at this facility. The proposal will not alter, or in any way increase the level of risk or exposure to existing health hazards. No adverse impacts are anticipated. All facilities within the City are regularly inspected by the Vernon Fire and Health Departments for code violations. The inspections are made to reduce the potential for urban fires and chemical releases. The Vernon Fire Department has a fully manned hazardous materials unit. All personnel are trained in hazardous material response. 10) NOISE The noise environment within the City is dominated by traffic noise. The project site is located in an industrial area already subject to relatively high ambient noise levels. The noise generated by the facility will not cause a significant effect on the environment. 11) PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Vernon has both a Fire and Police Department. Rehrig Pacific Company operates an existing facility and is proposing to expand to an existing warehouse. No additional public services will be required for this facility. 12) UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Rehrig Pacific Company is occupying an existing facility. There will be no effect on any of the existing utility systems. 13) AESTHETICS The area surrounding the property is made up of industrial and commercial uses. The facility will blend in and not create any offensive visual effect. The project, as proposed, will provide outside lights for work during the night time hours. The site is located in an industrial area and lighting of facilities is common. Therefore no impacts from light are anticipated. The project, as proposed, will create no glare. 14) CULTURAL RESOURCES There are no known historic buildings or cultural sites in the area. Since there is no proposed construction, the project will have no possible impact. 15) RECREATIONAL There will be no significant impact to any recreational resources in the area. XVII DISCUSSION OF LAND IMPACTS The proposed project is in conformance with the City of Vernon General Plan. The zoning of the site is M -2, which allows recycled materials processing facility with a conditional use permit. No impacts to surrounding properties are expected. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I, Patricia Salerno, declare as follows: 1. That I am employed in the Community Services Department in the position of Secretary to the Director of Community Services. 2. That on November 2, 1995 I mailed a copy of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to be held on December 5 1995, NOTICE OF INTENT and PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (see attached copies) along with the attached letter regarding an application for a conditional use permit for REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY to the owners, tenants and interested parties on the attached lists, by United States Mail with postage prepaid. Those marked with an x also received the Environmental Checklist. CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro -Tem Wm. "BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator /City Clerk FAX: (213) 581 -7924 CITY HALL DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (818) 330 -5818 S. KEVIN WILSON Acting Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (213) 588 -2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Light & Power FAX: (213) 583 -1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (213) 581 -1385 LOUIS ROSENKRANTZ Police Chief FAX: (213) 581 -1178 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (213) 583 -8811 November 1, 1995 C -10 Interested parties or property owners: Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of Intent and Proposed Negative Declaration concerning a conditional use permit application which has been filed with the City of Vernon for a recycled materials processing facility located at 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street. The applicant, Rehrig Pacific Company currently occupies the site at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street and proposes to expand their facility to include the adjacent warehouse at 4050 26th Street. A copy of the application and supporting evidence is available for public review at my office between the hours of 7:15 am and 5:15 pm Monday thru Thursday. You are welcome to attend the Meeting on December 5, 1995 or to send written comments prior to the meeting if you so desire. This notice is intended for interested parties or property owners within the project area. If you are no longer a property owner in this area, please forward this notice to the new property owner. /ps Enclosures Ver; , u, Ly yours , uel Kevin Wilson Actin. D°rector of Community Services & Water City of Vernon NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583 -8811 The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing which you may attend. Place: Vernon City Hall City Council Chambers 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Time: Tuesday, December 5, 1995 at 5:00 Applicant: REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from affected and /or interested persons regarding this application. The public is also invited to submit written comments regarding the request prior to the Hearing. p.m. Request: Property Involved: Review of the file: Grant a conditional use permit to allow the applicant to operate a recycled materials processing facility. 4010, 4030, 4040, and 4050 26th Street (see reverse side) The application, maps, and supporting information are available in the office of the City Clerk, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. If you challenge the granting of this conditional use permit or any provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meet' g. BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator /City Clerk City of Vernon NOTICE OF INTENT 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583 -8811 The City of Vernon has received an application for a conditional use permit for a recycled materials processing facility at the property located at 4050 26th Street. The applicant, Rehrig Pacific Company currently occupies the site at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street and proposes to expand their facility to include the adjacent warehouse at 4050 26th Street. Please take notice that a recommendation from the Acting Director of Community Services will be made to the City Council of the City of Vernon during the regular meeting on December 5, 1995 to adopt a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, because the issuance of the conditional use permit will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the application and supporting evidence is available for public review at my office between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. You must submit written comments on these documents which will be received by me at the address shown on the letterhead by December 5, 1995. Comments received after this date may not be given full. consideration. If you challenge the Negative Declaration, or any provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting. SKW:ps Verb, truly yours, u K lson Acting Director of Community Services & Water City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583 -8811 PROPOSED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD AGENCY: PROJECT TITLE: PROJECT LOCATION: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: City of Vernon Los Angeles Fiber Co., Inc. 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 Rehrig Pacific Company currently operates the facility at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street. The operations at the facility include receiving used plastic milk and water containers; washing and grinding the containers; and using this plastic to manufacture plastic crates. They propose to expand their facility to include the adjacent warehouse located at 4050 26th Street. The subject site is located in the M -2 zone (Heavy Industry). A conditional use permit is required per City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. FINDINGS: The City of Vernon has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro -Tem Wm. "BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator /City Clerk FAX: (213) 581 -7924 DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (818) 330 -5818 S. KEVIN WILSON Acting Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (213) 588 -2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Light & Power FAX: (213) 583 -1983 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (213) 583 -8811 November 1, 1995 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (213) 581 -1385 LOUIS ROSENKRANTZ Police Chief FAX: (213) 581 -1178 C -10 Interested parties or property owners: Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Public Hearing, Notice of Intent, Proposed Negative Declaration and Initial Study concerning a conditional use permit application which has been filed with the City of Vernon for a recycled materials processing facility located at 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street. The applicant, Rehrig Pacific Company currently occupies the site at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street and proposes to expand their facility to include the adjacent warehouse at 4050 26th Street. A copy of the application and supporting evidence is available for public review at my office between the hours of 7:15 am and 5:15 pm Monday thru Thursday. You are welcome to attend the Meeting on December 5, 1995 or to send written comments prior to the meeting if you so desire. This notice is intended for interested parties or property owners within the project area. If you are no longer a property owner in this area, please forward this notice to the new property owner. /ps Enclosures Very ruly yours, n Filson Acting ector of Community Services & Water ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Rehrig Pacific Company 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Samuel "Kevin" Wilson (213)583 -8811 Ext. 245 4. Project Location: 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Rehrig Pacific Company 4010 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 6. General Plan Designation: 7. Zoning: M -2 Heavy Industry/Warehousing Transportation Related 8. Description of Project: Rehrig Pacific Company currently operates a recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street. They have an existing conditional use permit. Rehrig Pacific Company receives used plastic milk containers and crates. These containers are melted down and recycled into plastic crates and recycle bins. They are proposing to expand to an additional warehouse of approximately 44,000 square feet at 4050 26th Street which is adjacent to their current facilities. There is a small amount of office space in the warehouse, but it will be used primarily for the storage of the used milk containers and crates and finished product. 9. Other agencies whose approval is required (and permits needed): Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Land Use and Planning ❑ Population and Housing ❑ Geophysical ❑ Water . ❑ -Air Quality Determination ❑ Transportation/Circulation ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Energy and Mineral Resources ❑ Hazards ❑ Noise ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance ❑ Public Services Cl Utilities and Service Systems ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Recreation On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment. there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will he prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and anENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required- ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must anal - only the effects that remain to be addressed. /� Samuel Kevin Wilson November 1, 1995 Date City of VErnon Printed Name For I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? (source #(s): b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low- income or minority community)? Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact ❑ O ❑ IL POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? ❑ b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? ❑ c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? ❑ ❑ III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Seismicity: fault rupture? ❑ ❑ ❑ ta b) Seismicity: ground shaking or liquefaction? 0 ❑ ❑ on c) Seismicity: seiche or tsunami? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Landslides or mudslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ f) Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ (A g) Expansive soils? ❑ J ❑ cia h) Unique geologic or physical features? 0 l7 ❑ a IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? h) Impacts to groundwater quality? • Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? d) Create objectionable odors? VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ❑ b) Hazards to safety from design.features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ❑ c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? ❑ d) Insufficient parking capacity on -site or off -site? e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ❑ ❑ ❑ g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ❑ ❑ ❑ VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? ❑ ❑ ❑ CECI c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? ❑ ❑ e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ ❑ ❑ fig VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? b) Use non- renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? ❑ d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? ❑ ❑ Li gil ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ al ❑ El ❑ ❑ ❑ ul ❑ ❑ gg ❑ ❑ a ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Gil ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ czg Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 0 0 b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 0 0 G31 XL PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fite protection? 0 0 0 IR b) Police protection? 0 0 0 ea c) Schools? 0 (3 0 a d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? 0 (3 (3 El e) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 la XILUTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? (3 0 0 El b) Communications systems? 0 CI 0 El c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? 0 (3 0 E-I d) Sewer or septic tanks? 0 (3 0 Qil c) Storm water drainage? (3 0 (3 (21 f) Solid waste disposal? 0 0 0 a X I II. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? 0 0 0 (21 b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? 0 0 (3 al c) Create light or glare? 0 0 0 XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? 0 0 0 El b) Disturb archaeological resources? 0 0 0 an c) Affect historical resources? 0 0 0 El (1) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? 0 0 0 Et e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? 0 0 0 El XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. 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? ❑ ❑ O b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short -term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals? ❑ ❑ O c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects) ❑ ❑ _1 d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ❑ ❑ J (2g XVII DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1) LAND USE AND PLANNING The project area is zoned M -2, Heavy Industry in the Rendering Overlay District. A recycled materials processing facility is allowed in this zone with a conditional use permit. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities. The project site is not located near any sensitive sites. The nearest residential unit is approximately 3600 feet from the projects boundary. The site is surrounded by compatible uses. 2) POPULATION AND HOUSING The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the City. Rehrig Pacific Company operates the facility by employing approximately 120 people. Because this is an existing facility the increase in employment caused by this expansion is minimal and no change in population or housing will occur as a result of the project. 3) GEOPHYSICAL The topography of the City of Vernon is relatively level. Although there are no known earthquake faults in the City, Vernon is in a seismically active region and several faults in the area are likely to cause moderate groundshaking in Vernon. The expansion of the facility will not require any grading or construction. Since no construction will take place, there will not be any changes to the geologic substructure, change in topography, covering of any unique geologic or physical features, any increase in wind or water erosion to the soil or any changes in deposition. 4) WATER Groundwater resources in the City of Vernon consist of inter -layer bedrock and aquifers, as found in the central Los Angeles basin. There are no surface water bodies within the vicinity of the project. No changes in water currents, movements, absorption rate flood flows or drainage patterns will occur as a result of the project. The project will not cause any degradation to the groundwater quality and will not cause any change in the quantity available. 5) AIR QUALITY The City of Vernon lies in the middle of the Los Angeles coastal plain. The coastal plain has a semi - marine micro - climate, which is characteristic of areas which are behind the fog belt but constantly under the ocean's influence. Winters are seldom cold and frost is rare. Spring days may be cloudy due to high fog and summers are warmer than along the coast. XVII DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1) LAND USE AND PLANNING The project area is zoned M -2, Heavy Industry in the Rendering Overlay District. A recycled materials processing facility is allowed in this zone with a conditional use permit. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities. The project site is not located near any sensitive sites. The nearest residential unit is approximately 3600 feet from the projects boundary. The site is surrounded by compatible uses. 2) POPULATION AND HOUSING The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the City. Rehrig Pacific Company operates the facility by employing approximately 120 people. Because this is an existing facility the increase in employment caused by this expansion is minimal and no change in population or housing will occur as a result of the project. 3) GEOPHYSICAL The topography of the City of Vernon is relatively level. Although there are no known earthquake faults in the City, Vernon is in a seismically active region and several faults in the area are likely to cause moderate groundshaking in Vernon. The expansion of the facility will not require any grading or construction. Since no construction will take place, there will not be any changes to the geologic substructure, change in topography, covering of any unique geologic or physical features, any increase in wind or water erosion to the soil or any changes in deposition. 4) WATER Groundwater resources in the City of Vernon consist of inter -layer bedrock and aquifers, as found in the central Los Angeles basin. There are no surface water bodies within the vicinity of the project. No changes in water currents, movements, absorption rate flood flows or drainage patterns will occur as a result of the project. The project will not cause any degradation to the groundwater quality and will not cause any change in the quantity available. 5) AIR QUALITY The City of Vernon lies in the middle of the Los Angeles coastal plain. The coastal plain has a semi - marine micro climate, which is characteristic of areas which are behind the fog belt but constantly under the ocean's influence. Winters are seldom cold and frost is rare. Spring days may be cloudy due to high fog and summers are warmer than along the coast. Winter temperatures are lower than a marine climate and there is less fog in summer. The annual average daytime temperature ranges from 84.1 °F in August to 66.6 °F in January. Nighttime temperatures vary from 64.4 °F in summer to 48.4 °F in winter. The average annual rainfall in the City is 14.85 inches and occurs from late October to early April. The City of Vernon is located within the South Coast Air Basin of California. The basin covers a 6,600- square mile area within Orange County, non - desert portions of Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. Air quality in the basin is monitored by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) at 35 monitoring stations throughout the area. The monitoring station nearest to the City of Vernon is the Pico Rivera station. Readings at the station are used to characterize air quality in the City of Vernon. The South Coast Air Basin, in general, has not attained national and state standards for ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and PM. Comparison with national and state standards for these contaminants show that readings at the Pico Rivera station have maximum ozone concentrations that are 2 to 3 times the state standard and exceedances occur 1 out of every 3 days. Carbon monoxide concentrations have not exceeded established standards and nitrogen dioxide concentration rarely exceed state or federal standards. Total suspended particulates have exceeded the state standard but not the federal standard. Ambient levels of PMw are not monitored at the Pico Rivera station, so the Los Angeles station is used for these readings. The readings exceeded the state standard in 50 to 63 percent of the samples but are generally less than the federal standard. Rehrig Pacific Company proposes to expand their existing facility. They will be required to obtain necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. No change in air emissions or ambient air quality is anticipated as a result of this expansion. The project will not cause any significant alterations to air movements or climate. Odors may be generated from the used milk containers that are received at the facility however, these containers are rinsed before they are received, and the facility will be required to operate in a manner that prevents unsanitary conditions, odors or other nuisances. This expansion will not alter their existing process and their handling of these milk containers has not generated any odors in the past. 6) TRANSPORTATION /CIRCULATION Several freeways serve Vernon. To the north is the Santa Ana (I -5), Santa Monica (I -10) and the Hollywood (I -101) freeways, to the west is the Harbor Freeway (I -110), and to the east is the Long Beach Freeway (I -710). Vernon has several arterials which bisect the City. The site has access to 26th Street which is 60 feet in width and Indiana Street which is 60 feet in width. Approximately 5 trucks will enter and exit the site a day. The vehicles travel to the site at various times and are not concentrated during any one hour. The streets in the general area have adequate capacity for the operation and are currently operating at acceptable levels. The truck volume is negligible when compared to volumes currently operating on Vernon streets. The trucks generally travel north or south from the site on Indiana Street and east or west on 26th Street to a major arterial which leads to freeway access. 7) BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES The City of Vernon is urbanized and plant life is limited to non - native, introduced and ornamental species which are used for landscaping. Existing vegetation typically found in the City consists of street trees, grass and other vegetation commonly used in landscaping. Animal life in Vernon and nearby urban communities consists of bird, reptile and mammal species that live in close proximity to man. There are no endangered animal species in the City. 8) ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES Rehrig Pacific Company is proposing to occupy an existing industrial facility. There will be no impact to the City of Vernon Light and Power Department. The energy used by this operation will be negligible. 9) HAZARDS Rehrig Pacific Company is proposing to expand their existing use. The Vernon Health Department makes routine inspections to their current facility. Rehrig Pacific Company maintains a permit for their hazardous materials. All storage will be in conformance with Health & Safety Codes. There has been no history of violations at this facility. The proposal will not alter, or in any way increase the level of risk or exposure to existing health hazards. No adverse impacts are anticipated. All facilities within the City are regularly inspected by the Vernon Fire and Health Departments for code violations. The inspections are made to reduce the potential for urban fires and chemical releases. The Vernon Fire Department has a fully manned hazardous materials unit. All personnel are trained in hazardous material response. 10) NOISE The noise environment within the City is dominated by traffic noise. The project site is located in an industrial area already subject to relatively high ambient noise levels. The noise generated by the facility will not cause a significant effect on the environment. 11) PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Vernon has both a Fire and Police Department. Rehrig Pacific Company operates an existing facility and is proposing to expand to an existing warehouse. No additional public services will be required for this facility. 12) UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Rehrig Pacific Company is occupying an existing facility. There will be no effect on any of the existing utility systems. 13) AESTHETICS The area surrounding the property is made up of industrial and commercial uses. The facility will blend in and not create any offensive visual effect. The project, as proposed, will provide outside lights for work during the night time hours. The site is located in an industrial area and lighting of facilities is common. Therefore no impacts from light are anticipated. The project, as proposed, will create no glare. 14) CULTURAL RESOURCES There are no known historic buildings or cultural sites in the area. Since there is no proposed construction, the project will have no possible impact. 15) RECREATIONAL There will be no significant impact to any recreational resources in the area. XVII DISCUSSION OF LAND IMPACTS The proposed project is in conformance with the City of Vernon General Plan. The zoning of the site is M -2, which allows recycled materials processing facility with a conditional use permit. No impacts to surrounding properties are expected. 3Relj,rlg Ymtic ompany 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 Vigoro Industries, Inc. 4060 East 26th Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 4!rg 4i) Yacil ('ompanu ,ieI,rl acr�lc +Temp anti 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 GNB Incorporated Resource Recycling Division P.O. Box 23957 2700 South Indiana Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 -0957 ,PQ rl Yak. g Qompany 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 WEst Coast Rendering 4105 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA 90023 Allied- Signal Aerospace Corp. 4037 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA 90023 j2etTJQ /11) 4mpanp „Refit Pacific company oitt 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 Brownstein, David and Doris 190 Denslow Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90049 it) cRetrig Ya (Zompanp ,Rehrig Yagt (Zompanp 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 De Minimis Impact Finding Project Title /Location (include county): Rehrig Pacific Company 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street, Vernon, CA 90058 Los Angeles Project Description: Rehrig Pacific Company currently operates a recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4044 26th Street. They have an existing conditional use permit granted by Resolution No. 5835 on November 6, 1990. Rehrig Pacific Company receives used plastic milk containers and crates. These containers are melted down and recycled into plastic crates and recycle bins. They are expanding to include an additional warehouse of approximately 44,000 square feet that is adjacent to their current facilities. There is a small amount of office space in the warehouse, but it will be used primarily for the storage of the used milk containers and crates and finished product. The City Council of the City of Vernon has determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. (See Resolution No. 6720). Certification: I hereby certify that the public agency has made the above finding and that the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife res••rces, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. r/ a ning • ficial) Title: Acting Director of Community_ Services & Water Lead Agency: City of Vernon Date: /2-5-Pc 1 95001076 3:Zehris plc (tom an p 411) y errsYailk(tompany 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 Schwimer and Schwarta 6535 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90048 efiriq (Pa flc I. Company 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 S & P Branded Fertilizers, Inc. P.O. Box 4139 East St. Louis, IL 62208 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 GNB Battery, Inc. 1110 Highway 110 Mendota Heights, MN 55118 „iekrig q'ompaq 4010 EAST 26th STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. 90023 Greer Products, Inc. 2525 West 190th Street Torrance, CA 90504 Lucille Roybal - Allard Congresswoman 255 E. Temple Street Suite 1860 Los Angeles, CA 90012 ATTN: Anna Figueroa City of Huntington Park Planning Department 6550 Miles Avenue Huntington Pk.CA 90255' City of Los Angeles Planning Department 200 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Bd. of Supervisors L.A. County Director of Planning James Hertl - Room 1390 320 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012, South Coast Air Quality Management District 21865 E. Copley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Brian Scanlon L.A. County Public Works Mapping & Property Mgmt. 900 S. Fremont Avenue 10th Floor Alhambra, CA 91803 t'- Dave Karrker California Water Service 5243 E. Sheila Street Commerce, CA 90022 Art Torres State Senator - 24th Dist. 107 S. Broadway Street, Suite 2105 Los Angeles, CA 90012 City of Commerce Planning Department 2535 Commerce Way Commerce, CA 90040". City of Bell Planning Department 6330 Pine Avenue Bell, CA 90201 K Gloria Molina Bd. of Supervisors 500 W. Temple Street Suite 856 Los Angeles, CA 90012 City of Cudahy Planning Department 5220 Santa Ana Street Cudahy, CA 90201 L.A. County Sanitation District P.O. Box 4998 Whittier, CA 90607 Nathan Smooke P.O. Box 1311 Los Angeles, CA 90053 Martha Escutia State Assemblywoman -3512 E. Florence Suite #201 Huntington Park, CA 90255 Dolores Petullo Chamber of Commerce 3801 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 L.A. Unified School Real Estate Branch Room 101 P.O. Box 2298 Los Angeles, CA 90051 Attn: Director Mothers of East L.A. Ms. Guiterrez 924 S. Mott Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 City of Maywood Planning Department 4319 Slauson Avenue Maywood, CA 90270 ,L Robert J. Niccum L.A. Unified School Dist. 1425 S. San Pedro Street Room 101 Los Angeles, CA 90015 .n Joseph R. Garruba California Portland Cement Company 2025 E. Financial Way Glendora, CA 91740 J.J. Little J.J. Little Company, Inc. 3700 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 L.R. Luppen Metal Products Engineering 3864 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 David Nazaryk Catellus Development Corp. 1065 N. Pacificenter Drive, Suite 200 Anaheim,CA 92806 Connie M. Carrasco, President Chem -Tech Systems, Inc. 3650 East 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 James H. Hilands Heger Realty Corporation 5657 E. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90040 Sidney R. Title Market Properties, Inc. 5245 Pacific Concourse Suite 190 Los Angeles, CA 90045 H.P. Long Sweetener Products 2050 E. 38th Street Vernon, CA 90058 Louis Chertkow Elkay Plastics Company, Inc. P.O. Box 23008 Vernon, CA 90023 E.J. Contreras Owens - Brockway 2901 Fruitland Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 John Kinas United States Aluminum 3663 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA 90023 Ron Matik 33292 Pleasant Oak Dr. Springville, CA 93265 Ellen Orlando Karen Lehrer 2300 E. llth Street Los Angeles, CA 90021 Brent P. Chappell Catellus Development Corp. 1065 N. PacifiCenter Drive, Suite 200 Anaheim, CA 92806 City of Vernon • 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583 -8811 PROPOSED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD AGENCY: City of Vernon PROJECT TITLE: Los Angeles Fiber Co., Inc. PROJECT LOCATION: 4010, 4030, 4040 and 4050 26th Street Vernon, CA 90023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Rehrig Pacific Company currently operates the facility at 4010, 4030 and 4040 26th Street. The operations at the facility include receiving used plastic milk and water containers; washing and grinding the containers; and using this plastic to manufacture plastic crates. They propose to expand their facility to include the adjacent warehouse located at 4050 26th Street. The subject site is located in the M -2 zone (Heavy Industry). A conditional use permit is required per City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. FINDINGS: The City of Vernon has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION • To: X Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814 lerk County of Los Angeles Environmental Filings 12400 E. Imperial Hwy. Rm 1101 Norwalk, CA 90650 From: City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 SUBJECT: ORIGINAL REC'D DEC 12 1995 COUNTY CLERK BY C DEPUTI filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title Rehrig Pacific Company State Clearinghouse Number Lead Agency Area Code/Telephone/Extension (f submitted to Clearinghouse) City of Vernon (213)583- 8811/X245 95111012 Contact Person Samuel "Kevin" Wilson Project Location (include courtly) 4010, 4030, 4040, 4044 and 4050 26th Street, Vernon, Los Angeles County • Project Description: Rehrig Pacific Company currently operates a recycled materials processing facility at 4010, 4030 4040 and 4044 26th Street. They have an existing conditional use permit granted by Resolution No. 5835 on November 6, 1990. Rehrig Pacific Company receives used plastic milk containers and crates. These containers are melted down and recycled into plastic crates and recycle bins. They are expanding to include an additional warehouse of approximately 44,000 square feet that is adjacent to their current facilities. There is a small amount of office space in the warehouse, but it will be used primarily for the storage of the used milk containers and crates and finished product. This is to advise that the 'City of Vernon has approved the above described project on October 4, 1993 and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: 1. The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 2. A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. A statement of Overriding Considerations was not adopted for this project. 4. Findings were not made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the General Public at: 4305 Sa a Fe Avenue. Vernon. CA 90058 Si •"a ure (Public Agency) Date received for filing at OPR: 12/5/95 Acting Director of Community Services & Water THIS NOTICE WAS POSTED Date Title ON UNTIL JAN 11 199 001076 REGISTRAR — RECORDER /COUNTY CLEW 9. Hazardous Materials Report The only hazardous material that is ever present in the warehouse is propane which is used in the two forklifts that service the area. The propane comes from a 400 gallon propane tank located in a secure portion of the outside lot. This tank has already been documented as a hazardous material in other city applications. CALIFORNIA ALL - PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California County of Los Angeles On September 26, 1995 Date personally appeared before me, Thomas Kochy Susan Margaret Richart Name and Title of Officer (e.g., °Jane Doe, Notary Public") Name(s) of Signer(s) XX personally known to me – OR-0 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. SUSAN MARGARET RICHART COMM. 1961885 Notary Pubec- Cabiornia My � comm. ANGELES 31,1996 z WITNESS my hand and official seal. OPTIONAL Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document. Signature of :,Public c cact., Description of Attached Document Title or Type of Document: Document Date: Number of Pages: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer(s) Signer's Name: Signer's Name: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporate Officer Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Attorney -in -Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: RIGHT THUMBPRINT OF SIGNER Top of thumb here ❑ Individual ❑ Corporate Officer Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Attorney -in -Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: RIGHT THUMBPRINT OF SIGNER Top of thumb here ®1994 National Notary Association • 8236 Remmet Ave., P.O. Box 7184 • Canoga Park, CA 91309 -7184 Prod. No. 5907 Reorder: Call Toll -Free 1 -800- 876 -6827 PROPERTY OWNERS LIST STATEMENT ********************************* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** The undersigned has duly prepared the attached "Property Owners List ". This list includes all of the names, and respective ad- dresses, of persons being owners of property any part of which is within 300 feet of the outer boundaries of the property in sub- ject zoning case. This information is to be obtained from the latest available Los Angeles County Tax Assessment Roll. This list was prepared on September 14, 1995 . from the Tax Roll maintained at Los Angeles County Assessor's Office (name and location of office) Temple St., Downtown Los Angeles It is understood that the accuracy and completeness of this list is the responsibility of the - .•picant. Signed: (person who pr�parec list) On this --t7 day of /,. Y .,,01CLu }ALA 1995, before me the undersigned a Notary Public'in and or said County and State, personally appeared Tom Kochy known to me, or proven to me to be the person that executed the within instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public in and for said County and State My commission expires: Signed: Property Owners List Applicant's Address: 4010 East 26th Street Key # Book Page Parcel Owner Owner's Address City, State, Zip 1 5243 21 21 Schwimer and Schwartz 6535 Wilshire Bi. Suite 600 L.A., CA 90048 2 5243 21 21 Schwimer and Schwartz 6535 Wilshire Bl. Suite 600 L.A., CA 90048 3 5243 21 21 Schwimer and Schwartz 6535 Wilshire Bl. Suite 600 L.A., CA 90048 4 5243 21 21 Schwimer and Schwartz 6535 Wilshire Bl. Suite 600 L.A., CA 90048 5 5243 21 21 Schwimer and Schwartz 6535 Wilshire Bl. Suite 600 L.A., CA 90048 6 5243 21 21 Schwimer and Schwartz 6535 Wilshire BL Suite 600 L.A., CA 90048 7 5243 12 803 AT SF 8 5243 22 10 GNB Battery, Inc. 1110 Highway 110 Mendota Hts., MN 55118 9 5243 21 12 S & P Branded Fertilizers, Inc. P.O. Box 4139 East St. Louis, IL 62208 10 5243 22 9 GNB Battery, Inc. 1110 Highway 110 Mendota Hts., MN 55118 11 5243 21 15 GNB Battery, Inc. 1110 Highway 110 Mendota Hts., MN 55118 12 5243 21 16 Greer Products, Inc. 2525 West 190th St. Torrance, CA 90504 13 5243 21 17 Greer Products, Inc. 2525 West 190th St. Torrance, CA 90504 14 5243 21 22 Brownstein, David and Doris 190 Denslow Ave. L.A., CA 90049 15 5243 21 23 Brownstein, David and Doris 190 Denslow Ave. L.A., CA 90049 Tenant List #2 Vigoro Industries, Incorporated 4060 East 26th Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 #7 ATSF #8 GNB Incorporated Resource Recycling Division P.O. Box 23957 2700 South Indiana Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 -0957 #9 Vigoro Industries, Incorporated 4060 East 26th Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 #10 GNB Incorporated Resource Recycling Division P.O. Box 23957 2700 South Indiana Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 -0957 #11 GNB Incorporated Resource Recycling Division 2700 South Indiana Street Los Angeles, CA 90023 -0957 #12 Allied- Signal Aerospace Corp. 4037 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA 90023 #13 Allied- Signal Aerospace Corp. 4037 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA 90023 #14 West Coast Rendering 4105 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA 90023 #15 West Coast Rendering 4105 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA 90023 Radius Map - 4050 East 26th Street Q ATSF CALIFORNIA ALL - PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of California County of Los Angeles On September 26, 1995 before me, Susan Margaret Richart Name and Title of Officer (e.g., "Jane Doe, Notary Public ") Date personally appeared Thomas Kochy ¥personally known to me – OR – ❑ proved SUSAN MARGARET R1CHART COMM. 0961885 Notary Public-California LOS ANGELES COUNTY My COMM. expires MAR 31,1996 Name(s) of Signer(s) 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. WITNESS my hand and official seal. (IAA NU\ Signature of N Public tekciAcLA OPTIONAL Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulent removal and reattachment of this form to another document. Description of Attached Document Title or Type of Document: Document Date: Number of Pages: Signer(s) Other Than Named Above: Capacity(ies) Claimed by Signer(s) Signer's Name: Signer's Name: ❑ Individual ❑ Corporate Officer Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Attorney -in -Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: RIGHT THUMBPRINT OF SIGNER Top of thumb here ❑ Individual ❑ Corporate Officer Title(s): ❑ Partner — ❑ Limited ❑ General ❑ Attorney -in -Fact ❑ Trustee ❑ Guardian or Conservator ❑ Other: Signer Is Representing: RIGHT THUMBPRINT OF SIGNER Top of thumb here 01994 National Notary Association • 8236 Remmet Ave., P.O. Box 7184 • Canoga Park, CA 91309 -7184 Prod. No. 5907 Reorder: Call Toll -Free 1- 800 -876 -6827