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Resolution No. 72411 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. 7241 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED YBARRA SUBSTATION PROJECT LOCATED AT 4355 DOWNEY ROAD IN THE CITY OF VERNON AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT WHEREAS, The Utilities Department of the City of Vernon has proposed to construct a 66116 kV distribution substation to improve the reliability of the 16kV distribution system and provide power for projected load growth located at 4355 Downey Road (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the proposed site is in the General Industry (M) Zone and the project is a permitted use under Section 26.3.5-2 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Community Services Department performed an Initial Study dated November 5, 1998 to determine whether the Project will have adverse impacts on the environment and has determined that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and the Director of Community Services & Water has recommended that a Negative Declaration be adopted in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the City of Vernon has provided notice of lits intent to adopt a negative declaration for the Project and has provided a public review period of not less than 20 days, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines; and q s 1 WHEREAS, the project, in terms of location, 2 operation and design, is consistent with the General Plan 3 and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vernon; and 4 WHEREAS, the City Council has received a Staff 5 Report dated November 23, 1998 upon which it has relied in 6 making the foregoing recitals; and 7 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 8 OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: 9 SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon 10 hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained 11 hereinabove are true and correct and hereby adopts the same 12 as its findings of this matter. 13 SECTION 2: The City Council hereby finds on the 14 basis of the whole record before it (including the initial 15 study and staff report) that there is no substantial 16 evidence that the project will have a significant effect on 17 the environment individually or cumulatively, and that the 18 Negative Declaration reflects the City of Vernon's 19 independent judgment and analysis, and on the basis of said 20 findings the City Council hereby approves and adopts the 21 Negative Declaration for the project. 22 SECTION 3: Pursuant to Section 711.4(c) of the 23 Fish and Game Code, the City has found no evidence that the 24 proposed project will have the potential for adverse effects 25 on wildlife resources and the project is therefore exempt 26 from the fees otherwise payable under Section 711.4. 27 28 -2- . 1 1 SECTION 4: The City Council hereby approves (1) 2 city of Vernon Community Services Department Staff Report 3 for the Ybarra Substation Project located at 4355 Downey 4 Road dated November 23, 1998, and (2) the Environmental 5 Checklist Form and Initial Study for the project dated 6 November 5, 1998. Copies of said documents have been 7 submitted to the City Council concurrently herewith, and the 8 City Clerk is directed to receive and file them. Such 9 documents and other materials which constitute the record of 10 proceedings in this matter shall be maintained in the office 11 of the City Clerk, who is and shall be the custodian 12 thereof. 13 SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon 14 shall certify to the passage of this resolution and 15 thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full force and 16 effect. 17 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8tn day of December, 1998 Y 18 EONIS C. MA �BURG�,a�yor 19 ATTEST: 20 21 BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -3- t 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. 7241 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Tuesday, December 8, 1998 and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon. BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk (SEAL) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro -Tern Wm. 'BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL McCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator / City Clerk FAX (323) 581-7924 DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (626) 330-5818 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 588-2761 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 November 30, 1998 Honorable City Council City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Gentlemen: KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Municipal Utilities FAX: (323) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (323) 581-1385 BRUCE W. OLSON Police Chief FAX: (323) 583-5236 Herewith for your consideration are the following supporting documents for the Ybarra Substation: 1. Staff Report. 2. Notice of intent, copies of notification letters to interested parties and affidavits of posting and mailing. 3. Environmental Checklist Form and Initial Study. 4. Proposed Negative Declaration. An initial study has been conducted for the project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) which identifies potentially significant impacts on the environment from the project. The study failed to identify any adverse affects due to the construction and operation of the project. A notice of determination will be filed with the County Clerk. 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. . Honorable City Council -2- November 30, 1998 2. That the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 3. That the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources. 4. That the Negative Declaration be approved and adopted. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth J. DeDario Director of Utilities Attachments cc: City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 7241 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED YBARRA SUBSTATION PROJECT LOCATED AT 4355 DOWNEY ROAD IN THE CITY OF VERNON AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT CITY OF VERNON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR THE YBARRA SUBSTATION PROJECT LOCATED AT 4355 DOWNEY ROAD (November 23, 1998) 1. GENERAL PLAN The proposed use conforms to the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan. The site is located in the M Zone, General Industry. A public facility is a permitted use in the M Zone by right. 2. SITE The existing 3.83 Acre site will be used to construct a 66/16 kV distribution substation to improve the reliability of the 16kV distribution system and provide power for projected load growth. The site is of adequate size, shape, topography and drainage for this project. 3. ADVERSE EFFECT The proposed site is surrounded by industrial uses compatible with the proposed use. There are residential units located northwest of the proposed project site. An initial study has been conducted for the project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) which identifies potentially significant impacts on the environment from the project. The study did not identify any adverse affects due to the construction and operation of the project. A notice of intent and determination will be filed with the County Clerk. 4. ACCESS The site currently has one driveway that has access to Downey Road. The driveway will be maintained through construction and operation. 5. VEHICLE MOVEMENTS During construction traffic will -1- NJ increase slightly due to normal construction activities. This is consistent with the normal activities throughout the City of Vernon and will not cause a significant impact. During operation, when construction is complete, traffic will be limited ~ to routine maintenance and management of the facility. Traffic during operation will not significantly impact existing conditions. Therefore, there will be no increase in traffic trips and no need for a traffic study. 6. OPERATIONS During operation, when construction is complete, traffic will be limited to routine maintenance and management of the facility. There is ample room on -site for parking, loading and maneuvering. No employees will be stationed full-time at the site, therefore traffic in and out of the facility will be light and sporadic. The facility will run continuously. 7. STATE OR FEDERAL CONDITIONS All Federal, State, and local regulatory permits shall be obtained as required for the operation. -2- City of Vernon NOTICE OF INTENT 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583-8811 The City of Vernon Utilities Department is proposing to construct a 66/16kv distribution substation to improve the reliability of the 16 kV distribution system. The proposed "Ybarra Substation" Project is a distribution substation with a nominal capacity of 60 MVA. The substation will comprise of two transformers, metal -clad switchgear, circuit breakers, busses and disconnect switches for the purpose of passing bulk energy from 66 kV to 16 kV. The substation will be connected to the existing distribution grid to alleviate the loading in the existing 16 kV transformer banks at the Leonis Substation. There will be no employees stationed full-time at the facility, therefore traffic will be limited to maintenance and management crews. The substation will be enclosed with a chain link fence equipped with high voltage warning signs. The facility will be in operation continuously. Please take notice that a recommendation from the Director of Community Services will be made to the City Council of the City of Vernon during the regular meeting on December 1, 1998 to adopt a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A copy of the 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 1, 1998. 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. Very truly yours, ueg, amon ctor of Engineering and Operations Assistant Pector of Engineering a PP 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 (323) 581-7924 DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (626) 330-5818 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 588-2761 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 November 5, 1998 Interested parties or property owners: KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Municipal Utilities FAX: (323) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (323) 581-1385 BRUCE W. OLSON Police Chief FAX: (323) 583-5236 Ybarra Substation Project Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Intent and Negative Declaration to give public notice for the proposed substation to be constructed at 4355 Downey Road in the City of Vernon. A copy of the 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. Written comments shall be received by the City of Vernon prior to the City Council meeting of December 1, 1998. 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. If you challenge the approval of this project 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 meeting. Very t ly yours, mon Abueg Assistant Di e or of Engineering and Operations PP Attachments 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 (323) 581-7924 DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (626) 330-5818 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 588-2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Municipal Utilities FAX: (323) 583-1983 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 November 5, 1998 Interested parties or property owners: DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (323) 581-1385 BRUCE W. OLSON Police Chief FAX: (323) 583-5236 Ybarra Substation Project Enclosed herewith for your information is a Notice of Intent, Negative Declaration, and Initial Study to give public notice for the proposed substation to be constructed at 4355 Downey Road in the City of Vernon. A copy of the supporting evidence is available for public review at my office between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:1.5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Written comments shall be received by the City of Vernon prior to the City Council meeting of December 1, 1998. 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. If you challenge the approval of this project 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 meeting. Very truly yours, —7* mon Abueg, Assistant D' ector of Engineering and Operations Attachments AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF VERNON ) I, Curtis Kirkland, Senior Electronics Technician of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that I did, on the loth day of November, 1998 at 8:00 a.m., post eleven (11) copies of: A NOTICE OF INTENT and PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION regarding the proposed Ybarra Substation Project to be located at 4355 Downey Road to go before City Council on 12/01/98 (see attached copy) located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue 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; on the bulletin board in the lobby of the City Hall of the City of Vernon, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue; and around the proposed site as indicated on the attached map, all in said City, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Vernon. / Date: %/l6b � � && A� Curtis Kirkland, State of California Senior Electronics Technician ss . County of Los Angeles ) On 0,bQo ^ba ka„ \Qqe before me, S�\o-Roa. Notary Public, personally appeared Curtis Kirkland, 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 he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. i+r�ri I �MIIONLOIkIR�I WITNESS my hand and official seal s we My Cotrwn. E+giMw JIIN t. N" City of Vernon NOTICE OF INTENT 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583-8811 The City of Vernon Utilities Department is proposing to construct a 66/16kV distribution substation to improve the reliability of the 16 kV distribution system. The proposed "Ybarra Substation" Project is a distribution substation with a nominal capacity of 60 MVA. The substation will comprise of two transformers, metal -clad switchgear, circuit breakers, busses and disconnect switches for the purpose of passing bulk energy from 66 kV to 16 W. The substation will be connected to the existing distribution grid to alleviate the loading in the existing 16 kV transformer banks at the Leonis Substation. There will be no employees stationed full-time at the facility, therefore traffic will be limited to maintenance and management crews. The substation will be enclosed with a chain link fence equipped with high voltage warning signs. The facility will be in operation continuously. Please take notice.that a recommendation from the Director of Community Services will be made to the City Council of the City of Vernon during the regular meeting on December 1, 1998 to adopt a Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A copy of the 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 1, 1998. 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. Aector ly yours, ueg, AssistantEngineering and Operations go; City of Vernon LEAD AGENCY: PROJECT TITLE: 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583-8811 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT LOCATION: City of Vernon Ybarra Substation 4355 Downey Road PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Vernon Utilities Department is proposing to construct a 66/16kV distribution substation to improve the reliability of the 16 kV distribution system. The proposed "Ybarra Substation" Project is a distribution substation with a nominal capacity of 60 MVA. The substation will comprise of two transformers, metal -clad switchgear, circuit breakers, busses and disconnect switches for the purpose of passing bulk energy from 66 kV to 16 kV. The substation will be connected to the existing distribution grid to alleviate the loading in the existing 16 kV transformer banks at the Leonis Substation. There will be no employees stationed full-time at the facility, therefore traffic will be limited to maintenance and management crews. The substation will be enclosed with a chain link fence equipped with high voltage warning signs. The facility will be in operation continuously. FINDINGS: The City Council of the City of Vernon has determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I, Peter Pirnejad, declare as follows: 1. That I am employed by the City of Vernon in the position of Planning Assistant in the Department of Community Services. 2. That on November 9, 1998 I mailed a copy of NOTICE OF INTENT, NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND INITIAL STUDY to be held on December 1, 1998 along with the attached letter regarding the proposed Ybarra Substation Project to be located at 4355 Downey Road, to the interested parties on the attached lists, by United States Mail with postage prepaid. City of Vernon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Project Title: 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583-8811 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM AND INITIAL STUDY Lead Agency Name and Address: Contact Person and Phone Number: Project Location: Project Sponsor's Name and Address: General Plan Designation: Zoning: Ybarra Substation City of Vernon Utilities Department 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Ramon Abueg (213)583-8811 4355 Downey Road City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 M, General Industry M, General Industry 8. Description of Project: The City of Vernon Utilities Department is proposing to construct a 66/16kV distribution substation to improve the reliability of the 16 kV distribution system. The proposed "Ybarra Substation" Project is a distribution substation with a nominal capacity of 60 MVA. The substation will comprise of two transformers, metal - clad switchgear, circuit breakers, busses and disconnect switches for the purpose of passing bulk energy from 66 kV to 16 W. The substation will be connected to the existing distribution grid to alleviate the loading in the existing 16 kV transformer banks at the Leonis Substation. There will be no employees stationed full-time at the facility, therefore traffic will be limited to maintenance and management crews. The substation will be enclosed with a chain link fence equipped with high voltage warning signs. The facility will be in operation continuously. 9. Other agencies whose approval is required (and permits needed): Building Permit City of Vernon Community Services Department LJ Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below could be potentially affected by this point, 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. On the basis of this initial evaluation: 0 Transportation/Circulation ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Energy and Mineral Resources 0 Hazards ❑ Noise ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance 0 Public Services ❑ Utilities and Service Systems ❑ Aesthetics 0 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. 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 sheets have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I fmd that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL 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 analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. November 5. 1998 nature Date Ramon Abueg. P.E. City of Vernon Printed Name For X a W u ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Significant No _ - Impact Mitigated Impact Impact I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation - or zoning? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a and b. The project area is zoned General Industry; M. The site is currently vacant. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities. The use conforms with the zoning ordinance as well as with the General Plan, local codes and ordinances as they now exist. All the structures constructed on -site (including the paving, substations, and supporting structures) will, at a minimum, conform to the requirements of applicable codes and ordinances. The project is not in conflict with any environmental plans or policies. c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c. The City of Vernon is an industrial city with no agricultural land use within its boundaries. Therefore, the project, as proposed, will not affect agricultural resources or operations. d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low income or minority community)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d. The nearest residential units are approximately 200 feet northwest of the project's boundary. The area surrounding the site consists of preexisting industrial uses. The proposed substation is consistent with the surrounding uses and will not disrupt the physical arrangement of residential units northwest of the project area H. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a and b. The population of the City of Vernon is approximately 90, with up to 50,000 people working in the City. The site is currently vacant. No change in population or housing will occur as a result of the project. The project will not induce substantial growth directly or indirectly. c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c. No housing currently exists on the proposed project. Thus, the project will not displace housing. III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Seismicity: fault rupture? ❑ ❑ X ❑ a. The project is located in the seismically active southern California region. However, no active faults or Alquist-Priolo -1- Special Study Zones are known to traverse the City of Vernon. All construction shall be required to be in compliance with all requisite seismic safety standards and requirements, providing adequate protection from seismic hazards. b) Seismicity: ground shaking or liquefaction? ❑ ❑ X ❑ b. According to the California Division of Mines and Geology, the proposed project area is not subject to liquefaction during an earthquake'. In addition a study performed by Kleinfelder, Inc confirmed these findings to be true and verified that the potential of liquefaction is low'. No impact is anticipated. c) Seismicity: seiche or tsunami? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d) Landslides or mudslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c and d. The project is located in a densely developed central section of Los Angeles County. The project is at a considerable distance from the ocean and any large bodies of open water, and is not subject to seiches or tsunamis. The project area is flat, located away from hillsides, and is not affected by landslides or mudflows. e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill? ❑ ❑ X ❑ f) Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ X g) Expansive soils? ❑ ❑ ❑ X h) Unique geologic or physical features? ❑ ❑ X ❑ e through h. The site is currently vacant, unpaved with no substantial subgrade structures, and no such structures are proposed to be constructed. No substantial excavations will occur with the proposed project. Grading and other site preparation activities on the proposed site will be relatively limited and will not have the potential to result in unstable soil conditions or change the geological substructures. All construction activity will proceed in compliance with the City requirements which include measures to prevent erosion or unstable soil conditions. Therefore, this impact is considered less than significant. Vernon is a fully urbanized industrial city. No geologic features exist within the project area. The channelized Los Angeles River runs through the City, but the project will not affect the river. IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff. ❑ ❑ X ❑ a. The project is located in a highly urbanized area and is unpaved with no set drainage systems. The proposed site shall be completely paved with a drainage system that meets City of Vernon standards. The proponent shall be required to construct all necessary drainage improvements in accordance with City standards and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. Therefore, the impact will be less than significant. b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b. According to the City of Vernon Master Environmental Assessment (MEA)3, the Los Angeles River flows through the City in a concrete channel. The river channel, in conjunction with other major improvements in the region, has greatly reduced the probability of a major flood occurring in the City of Vernon. However, intense thunderstorms of short duration have been known to occur and result in localized flooding and ponding in areas extensively covered by buildings or paving. The project will include all necessary drainage improvements to provide for adequate site drainage, in compliance with existing City Standards. Therefore, the proposed project will cause no impact. c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c. No surface water bodies are located near the project and the project is not expected to directly discharge into such water or change the amount of any water bodies located in the vicinity. All construction will proceed in compliance with -2- NPDES requirements. d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? ❑ ❑ ❑ X e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d and e. No surface water bodies are located near the project and the project is not expected to directly discharge into such water or change the amount of any water bodies located in the vicinity. All construction will proceed in compliance with NPDES requirements. Therefore, the proposed project will cause no impact. 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ X ❑ ❑ ❑ X f and g. The project is a new facility with support structures above ground. No substantial excavation or other extensive below -grade work that could affect quantity, direction, or flow of groundwater is anticipated to occur. h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ X h. The proposed project will be required to comply with the NPDES permit requirements and any conditions issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. These requirements are designed to prevent groundwater pollution during both the construction and operation of such development. The entire site will be paved, and there will be little percolation occurring. Therefore, no impact is expected to occur from the proposed project. V AIR QUALITY: Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a. 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. During Construction During construction there will be dust associated with normal construction activities. The contractor shall have a dust control program in place in compliance with AQMD standards to avoid any impacts. The community services department shall monitor the construction activities to insure compliance. There shall clearly be no significant impact associated with dust during construction at the proposed site. During Operation During operation the substation itself will produce no emissions. Traffic to and from the facility will consist of regular maintenance vehicles to manage and monitor the facility. Emissions generated by traffic trips is negligible and thus will clearly create no significant impact. b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b. There are residences within one -quarter mile of the project site (distance threshold established by the South Coast Air Quality Management District)°. However, the City of Vernon is an industrial community with compatible land uses throughout the city. The proposed project is consistent with the surrounding land uses and will not substantially alter the ambient air quality. The contractor that the project is awarded to shall implement a dust control program to prevent any impacts due to dust and exhaust. Therefore, there will be no impacts to sensitive receptors. c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? ❑ ❑ ❑ X -3- c. The proposed project will create no unusual conditions which could alter air movement, moisture, temperature, or climate. d) Create objectionable odors? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d. The proposed substation will not create objectionable odors and thus there will clearly have no significant environmental impact. VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ❑ ❑ X ❑ a. Several freeways serve the City of 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 Downy Road which is 80 feet in width. Downey Road is of adequate size and pavement type to handle the traffic generated by the new facility. Traffic impacts were considered during construction and operation. During Construction During construction, vehicles traveling from the I-5, I-10, or State Highway 60 will exit south off Soto Street, eastward on either Vernon Avenue or Bandini Boulevard and then south to Downey Road to the site. Traffic arriving off the I-710 freeway may access the site by exiting west on Bandini Boulevard, south on Downey Road to the site. All streets are of adequate size and capacity to handle the traffic generated by the project. Construction traffic will be light and will not be significant enough to create any impacts to local streets or increase congestion. During Operation Traffic entering and exiting the site shall be the only contributing factor to traffic congestion during operation. The proposed project will not generate excessive traffic trips. Traffic to and from the site will be limited to maintenance vehicles to manage the facility. Clearly there will be no significant impact to traffic congestion. b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b. The proposed site is located in an existing industrial area with similar type uses. The project is compatible with surrounding uses with no significant traffic hazards. and will not have a significantly negative impact on the residential units. No safety hazard resulting from design features or incompatible uses are expected. c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c. The proposed site will include emergency access and access to nearby uses, as required by the City and the Uniform Fire Code. d) Insufficient parking capacity on -site or off -site? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d. The substation is a non -manned facility and has no full-time employees stationed on -site. Maintenance crews will periodically access the site to perform routine inspections and management functions associated with running a substation. The facility has ample space on -site to accommodate parking for the service crews. The facility complies with parking requirements as detailed in the City of Vernon Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, the proposed site will supply sufficient parking and loading on -site and will not create an impact. e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ❑ ❑ ❑ X ME f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X e through L The proposed project area is surrounded by industrial and commercial uses and a small group of residential uses. The facility will be fenced, and signs, consistent with the National Electric Safety Code, will be posted to warn non - certified persons of high voltage. The facility is on private property, off of the public right-of-way and will not conflict with alternative transportation routes. The project will therefore create no significant impact to pedestrians or conflict with policies supporting alternative transportation. g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ❑ ❑ ❑ X The activity at the site does not involve direct waterborne, rail or air traffic and will create no impact. 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 bids)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? ❑ ❑ ❑ X e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a through e. The project is in a highly developed industrial area with some residential units in the area. Neither plant or wildlife habitat, nor other biological resources exist in the project area. The project will not affect such resources. VIIl. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal. a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a. The substation will not cause an increase in power consumption. The purpose of the substation is to pass energy and power from a high voltage transmission voltage (66kV) to a distribution voltage (16kV). The substation provides a voltage step-down function to allow distribution of power to a manageable voltage level. b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? ❑ ❑ X ❑ b. Construction of the proposed new substation will involve the use of energy, building materials, water, and other resources in amounts typical of other developments in the region. This construction will not cause any significant impact to non-renewable resources. As discussed earlier the energy used by this operation is negligible. There will be no impact to the City of Vernon Utility Department. 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)? ❑ ❑ X ❑ a. The proposed substation will include two transformers for the purpose of passing bulk energy from 66kV to 16kV. The transformation transforms the energy into a more manageable voltage and then distributes it to the end user. The two transformers will be filled with a PCB -free mineral oil for insulation. The mineral oil is a non-volatile and non -hazardous -5- material which shall be contained within sealed transformers. To prevent any impacts due to oil leaking from the sealed transformers an oil spill containment program has been organized. The oil spill containment design meets the requirements of Title 40, Code of Federal Regulation, Part 112 and Rural Electrification Administration (REA) Bulletin 1724E-302 Design Guide for Oil Spill Prevention and Control at Substations. _ The mineral oil may be flammable under certain conditions. To prevent any significant impacts there will be a portable fire extinguishing device at the substation. The City of Vernon Fire Department will size the fire extinguishing unit based at the substation. A City of Vernon fire station is located on Fruitland Avenue, approximately 300 feet from the proposed project site. There is access from Downey Road for trucks and other heavy equipment necessary for fighting fire at the proposed substation. All required permits will be obtained from the City of Vernon Fire Department. Therefore there shall be no significant impact due to fire. b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b. To avoid any impacts to emergency response plans, the facility shall provide fire access as required by the Uniform Fire Code. All queuing of vehicles shall be conducted on -site so as not to interfere with any emergency response traffic. Therefore, there will be no impact. c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? ❑ ❑ X ❑ c. The proposed substation will include two transformers filled with PCB -free mineral oil for insulation. The mineral oil is a non-volatile and non -hazardous material which shall be contained within sealed transformers. The transformers will be contained within the substation which will be inclosed by a fence posted with high voltage warning signs. The possibility of an environmental health hazard associated with the mineral oil is negligible and will not result in a significant impact. To prevent any significant impacts associated with a fire there will be a portable fire extinguishing device at the substation. The fire department has access to the facility consistent with the uniform fire code. In addition, a City of Vernon Fire Department is located approximately 400 feet from the project site on Fruitland Avenue and Downey Road. d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d. Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF) are invisible lines of electric and magnetic force created whenever electricity is generated or used. EMF's are produced by power lines, electric wiring, and electrical equipment and appliances. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) does not consider EMF's a proven health hazard'. Some studies have associated high EMF's with increased cancer risks, and other health affects, however, these findings are still unproven. NIOSH has published a fact sheet that details EMF's in the work place'. In 1998 the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) approved exposure guidelines for occupational exposure and exposure of the general public to EMF's'. According to a study performed by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District EMF's emitted from the 66kV lines will be well below the levels specified in the NIOSH exposure level'. e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? ❑ ❑ ❑ X e. As stated earlier the substation will be equipped with a portable fire extinguishing device in case of fire. The substation was also designed with fire accessability. The possibility of a potential health hazard due to fire is remote and thus will clearly have no significant impact. X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: e) Increases in existing noise levels? ❑ ❑ X ❑ b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a and b. The proposed impacts associated with noise were considered during construction and operation. During Construction In Construction of a new facility will generate short-term, localized noise. However, new construction activities are common within an industrial city such as Vernon and is consistent with the surrounding land uses. The area surrounding the project site consists of industrial, manufacturing and warehousing uses which are not noise sensitive. The residents to the north may experience localized noise from the construction. However, construction noise will not be significantly greater than the ambient noise level and will be limited to working hours to prevent any noise impacts during evening hours. It is not anticipated that construction activities will expose people to severe noise levels, however, the contractor the contract is awarded to, shall comply with all OSHA standards and implement a hearing conservation program if required. Therefore, noise during construction will have no significant impact. During Operation During operation the substation will generate low frequency ambient noise. This noise will increase slightly during the times the transformers are highly loaded. The vender that shall supply the actual transformers (Prolec, General Electric) indicated that when the transformers are operating the average dB rating is 73.45 (approximately 3.6 dB higher than the ambient noise level without the transformers)'. According to the J&P Transformer Book, 1 lth Edition Figure 28.1 1, the dB rating drops the farther the receptor is from the origin10. Since the transformer is 30 feet from the property line the dB rating would be less than 60 dB. According to the City of Vernon General Plan the proposed project site is located in a 60 dB noise contour". As a result the noise generated by this facility is consistent with the standards in the Noise Element of the City of Vernon General Plan and therefore no significant impact is anticipated. Noise is not anticipated to exceed beyond the ambient noise level discussed earlier and will not expose people to excessive noise. XI. 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) Fire protection? b) Police protection? c) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ X ❑ ❑ ❑ X ❑ ❑ ❑ X a through c. The project will be located in a highly developed area with industrial, manufacturing, and warehousing type uses. The proposed project will not pose a need for new or altered fire, police or school services within the City of Vernon. d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? c) Other governmental services? ❑ ❑ X ❑ ❑ ❑ X ❑ d and e . The proposed substation is a public facility and will require regular maintenance and management. The responsibilities is within the scope of the City of Vernon Utilities Department and will not negatively impact this local government agency. The new substation will allow the Utilities Department to serve their customers with more reliability. Although the substation will require maintenance and management by public employees it is within their capabilities and will clearly not have a significant impact. XII. UTILITIES 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ X a. The proposed substation will not cause an increase in power consumption. The purpose of the substation is to convert power from 66kV to 16kV. This will not result in an impact to or cause a need for a new power system. b) Communications systems? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b. The proposed site will not require a new communication systems to serve the proposed site. c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d) Sewer or septic tanks? ❑ ❑ ❑ X -7- e) Storm water drainage? ❑ ❑ ❑ X f) Solid waste disposal? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c through L If need be, the site can easily be served with water, sewer, and storm water drainage utilities. All main lines are in place and the proposed operation will not require any additional services beyond those presently offered. If required, the _ City of Vernon will contract for refuse disposal and will be served as needed. XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a and b. The project is in an area that is extensively urbanized with industrial, manufacturing, and warehousing type uses, and does not provide any scenic vistas open to the public. The project area is currently an empty lot. The nearest establishment to the substation site is Kal Kan. The substation will include "low profile" bus structures which are less visible from a distance. Between property lines, there is a 6 foot strip of land where trees shall be planted to improve aesthetics from the Kal Kan's patio area. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact. c) Create light or glare? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c. The site is located in a highly developed area where lighting of facilities is common, therefore no impacts from light are anticipated. There will be no glare caused by the facility. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact. XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? b) Disturb archaeological resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ X ❑ ❑ ❑ X a and b. The project is on a site that has been developed for many years and has been built with structures and parking lots. Because no substantial excavation is anticipated as part of the development, the potential for disturbing previously un- encountered archaeological resources is considered remote. Therefore, no impact is expected. c) Affect historical resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ X c. According to the Master Environmental Assessment the potential for disturbing previously unencountered historic resources on the project site is remote." Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact. d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ❑ ❑ ❑ X e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d and e. The project area is a highly developed area with industrial, warehousing, and commercial/retail uses; no known unique ethnic/cultural resources, or religious or sacred uses exist in the project area. Therefore, no impact is expected. XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a and b. The project will not result in an increase in residential population in Vernon. No impact on the demand for recreation opportunities is anticipated. No parks or recreation facilities exist on the project site nor is one planed on the site. XVL MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. -g- 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? ❑ ❑ ❑ X a. The City of Vernon is primarily made up of industrial and distribution type facilities with limited plant life. Plant life is limited to non-native and ornamental species which are used for 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 species in Vernon. There are no important examples of major periods of California history. Therefore, the proposed project will create no impact. b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? ❑ ❑ ❑ X b. The proposed project is in conformance with the City of Vernon General Plan. The proposed project has addressed all environmental concerns prior to this initial study thus there will be clearly no significant environmental impact. There will not be an impact on 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) ❑ ❑ X ❑ c. All environmental concerns have been individually mitigated prior to the initial study phase and have clearly no significant impact. Projects currently under development and discussion in close proximity to the proposed substation will not combine to create a significant cumulative impact and therefore no further discussion is warranted. d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ❑ ❑ ❑ X d. There are no environmental impacts caused by the project that will cause adverse effects on human beings. References 1.State of California Seismic Hazard Zones, Los Angeles Quadrangle, California Division of Mines and Geology, Released September 30, 1998 2.Geotechnical Engineering Investigation and Environmental Hazards Study for the proposed Ybarra Substation Southwest Corner of Downey Road and Vernon Avenue Vernon, California, Kleinfelder, Inc. July 23, 1998 3.City of Vernon Master Environmental Assessment (MEA). Cotton / Beland / Associates, 1989 4.CEQA Air Quality Hand Book. South Coast Air Quality Management District. November 1990. Chapter 6 5. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fact Sheet, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.htm In 6. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fact Sheet, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.htm %.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fact Sheet, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.htm $.Your Guide To Understanding Electrical and Magnetic Fields, a publication for general circulation by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 1994 9.Ambient noise testing for the City of Vernon Light and Power Department, General Electric Co., June 25, 1998 I O.J&P Transformer Book, 1 Ith Edition Figure 28.11 I I .City of Vernon General Plan, Noise Element, Figure N-1, Adopted April 18, 1989 I2.City of Vernon Master Environmental Assessment (MEA). Cotton / Beland / Associates, 1989 -10- M City of Vernon LEAD AGENCY: PROJECT TITLE: 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California 90058 (213) 583-8811 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT LOCATION: City of Vernon Ybarra Substation 4355 Downey Road PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Vernon Utilities Department is proposing to construct a 66/16kV distribution substation to improve the reliability of the 16 kV distribution system. The proposed "Ybarra Substation" Project is a distribution substation with a nominal capacity of 60 MVA. The substation will comprise of two transformers, metal -clad switchgear, circuit breakers, busses and disconnect switches for the purpose of passing bulk energy from 66 kV to 16 kV. The substation will be connected to the existing distribution grid to alleviate the loading in the existing 16 kV transformer banks at the Leonis Substation. There will be no employees stationed full-time at the facility, therefore traffic will be limited to maintenance and management crews. The substation will be enclosed with a chain link fence equipped with high voltage warning signs. The facility will be in operation continuously. FINDINGS: The City Council of the City of Vernon has determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. o Lucilk Raybal-A Charles Calderon Martha Escutia COVIVIesswoman State Senator - 36" District State Assemblywoman Swu IS60 400 N. Montebello Boulevard 2650 Zoe Avenue - 2°d Floor iM Angeles, CA 90012 Montebello, CA 90640 Huntington Park, CA 90255 ATMAmu< Figueroa 'e Dolores Petullo "anainDepartment Planning Department Chamber of Commerce 4550 Was Avenue 2535 Commerce Way 3801 Santa Fe Avenue ftwitington Park, CA 90255 Commerce, CA 90040 Vernon, CA 9W58 City,of Los Angeles L.A. Unified School Plaming Planning Department Real Estate and Asset Management Branch 200 N. Sheet 6330 Pine Street Environmental Review Unit 355 South Grand Avenue, Suite 500 CA 90012 Bell, CA 90201 Los Angeles, CA 9W71 IL.os Gloria Molina Mothers of East L.A. DiiwWafftming Board of Supervisors Ms. Guiterrez .tarm Hord - Rom 1390 500 West Temple Street 924 S. Mott Street 320WestT ' Suite'856 Los Angeles, CA Low Angeles, CA 90012 Los Angeles, CA 90012 90023 t District III I III? Planning Department WERNMEM Planning Department 21865 l3. Copley Drive 5220 Santa Ana Street 4319 Slauson Avenue Dim Bar, CA 91765 Cudahy, CA 90201 Maywood, CA 90270 LA. Catudy Public Works M & Pioperty Managenmt 900 & Fremont Avenue 106 Floor Alhambra, CA 91803 Dave Kurker Ca fornia Water Service 5243 E. Sheila Street Commerce, CA 90022 T.J. Little 7.J. Little Co y, Inc. 3700 Fe Avenue VATW-n, CA 90058 L.R. Luppen Metal Products Engineering 3050 Leonis Boulevard Vernon, CA 90058 Catellus Development Corp. The Bradbury Building 304 S. Broadway, 41 Floor Los Angeles, CA 90013 P.O. Box ,+*+: Whittier,'!+f Smooke - c% Wellman Properties 405 Mateo Street Los Angeles, CA 90013-2219 Sidney R. Title MarketProperties, Inc. 5245 Pacific Concourse Suite 190 Los Angeles, CA 90045 H.P. Long Sweetener Products 2050 E. 38'h Street Vernon, CA 90058 Louis Chertkow Elkay Plastics Company, Inc. P.O. Box 23008 Vernon, CA 90023 L.A. Unified School District 1425 S. San Pedro Street Room 101 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Joseph R. Garruba California Portland Cement Co. 2025 E. Financial Way Glendora, CA 91740 John Kinas United States Aluminum 3663 Bandini Boulevard Vernon, CA '90023 Ron Matik 33292 Pleasant Oak Drive Springville, CA 93265 Ellen Orlando Karen Lehrer 2300 E. 11" Street Los Angeles, CA 90021 Connell. Carrasco, President E.J. Contreras Brent P. Chappell Chem4cch Systems, Inc.' Owens -Brockway Catellus Development Corporation •3650 East 26* Street 2901 Fruitland Avenue 304 S. Broadway #4THFL Vernw, CA 90023 Vernon, CA 90058 Los Angeles, CA 90013-1209 . James H. Hilands City of Long Beach Scott Simpson HegerRealty Corporation Office of the City Manager U.S. FILTER RECOVERY 5657 E. Washington Boulevard City Hall SERVICES, (CALIFORNIA), INC. • Los Angeles, CA 90040 333 W. Ocean Boulevard, 131b Floor P.O. Box 58128 Long Beach, CA 90802 Los Angeles, CA 90058 Local Government Information Services -- P.O. Box 10448 Adi"91M Virginia 22210-1448 J.J. Little City of Los Angeles J.J• Little Company, Inc. Environmental Planning Department 9945 Malga Drive 221 N. Figueroa Street Whittier, CA 90603 Room 15M NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS (BIDS) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vernon, (hereinafter "City") invites and will receive sealed proposals (bids) up to the hour of two o'clock p.m. on November 12, 1998 for the furnishing to said City of any and all transportation, equipment, materials, supplies and services necessary for Bid No. 1373, for construction of the Ybarra Substation in accordance with drawings, specifications, and explanations. At said time, proposals will be publicly opened and announced at the offices of the City. Said bids shall conform to and be responsive to the bid specifications as called for. The City Council of the City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Copies of the bid documents are on file and may be examined or obtained between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday in the office of the City Clerk located at: Vernon City Hall (Finance) 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Dated at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Vernon, this 8th day of October, 1998. Ma ken drealifornia y C1 rk of he City of Vernon, 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 (323) 581-7924 DAVID B. BREARLEY City Attorney FAX: (626) 330-5818 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 588-2761 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 December 10, 1998 City Council City of Vernon Honorable Members: KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Municipal Utilities FAX: (323) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (323) 581-1385 BRUCE W. OLSON Police Chief FAX: (323) 583-5236 Recently Governor Wilson signed Assembly Bill 1978 into law which requires food facilities to have an owner or employee who has successfully passed an approved food safety certification examination. This law is effective March 1, 1999, but does allow a City program to conduct a food handler certification program if it is in effect prior to January 1, 1999. Under the food handler program law, agencies that have an established program will be allowed to continue food handler training until January 1, 2001. At that time the agency must either be accredited by the State as a certified food safety training program or relinquish the training to available accredited agencies or companies. In order to continue our successful food handlers' training program and comply with the new State law the Department of Environmental Health prepared Regulations for the City of Vernon Food Handler Training and Certification Program. This program has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental and the City Attorney and it is hereby recommended that the program be approved and implemented. Very truly yours, Bruce V. Malkenhorst City Clerk BVM:rcw s • Mem o To: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator From: A' Lewis Pozzebon, Director, Environmental Health Subject: Food Handler's Training Program Date: December 8, 1998 Food safety is a critical issue for our department. For the last several years, we have been analyzing our food program for possible improvements in assuring food safety and better protecting the public. One of the areas we have. focused on is food handler training. Food handler training has been shown to be essential in safe food preparation and reducing food borne illness incidents. For the last year and a half, we have conducted an informal food handler training program for mobile food preparation vehicle operators on a test basis. The training program has proved to be very successful. Food handlers have been very receptive to the training and there has been a dramatic improvement in the sanitary conditions on mobile food preparation vehicles (Hot Trucks). Recently Governor Wilson signed Assembly Bill 1978 into law. The new law requires food facilities to have an owner or employee who has successfully passed an approved food safety certification examination. The law is effective March 1, 1999, but does allow a city program to conduct a food handler certification program if it is in effect prior to January 1, 1999. Under the food handler program law, agencies that have an established program will be allowed to continue food handler training until January 1, 2001. At that time the agency must either be accredited by the State as a certified food safety training program or relinquish the training to available accredited agencies or companies. To continue our successful food handlers' training program and comply with the new State law, we are requesting City Council approval of an resolution authorizing our program. We are attaching the proposed regulations to implement the food handler training program. Please let me know if additional information is needed. Attachment xc: David B. Brearley, City Attorney LP/memo/foodtrainl.bvm