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03-08-2021_CCAgendaPacket1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, March 08, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM This meeting is held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Gavin Newsom on March 17, 2020. All Councilmembers will participate by teleconference. The meeting agenda is available on the City’s website. A live audio of the City Council meeting will be available on the City’s website. Both the agenda and the live audio can be found here: https://www.rolling- hills.org/government/agenda/index.php. Members of the public may observe and orally participate in the meeting via Zoom and or submit written comments in real-time by emailing the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@cityofrh.net. Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information that you do not want to be published. Zoom access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87227175757? pwd=VzNES3Q2NFprRk5BRmdUSktWb0hmUT09 Or dial (669) 900-9128 meeting ID: 872 2717 5757 passcode: 780609 Audio recordings to all the City Council meetings can be found here: https://cms5.revize.com/revize/rollinghillsca/government/agenda/index.php While on this page, locate the meeting date of interest then click on AUDIO. Another window will appear. In the new window, you can select the agenda item of interest and listen to the audio by hitting the play button. Written Action Minutes to the City Council meetings can be found in the AGENDA, typically under Item 4A Minutes. Please contact the City Clerk at 310 377-1521 or email at cityclerk@cityofrh.net for assistance. Next Resolution No. 1273 Next Ordinance No. 370 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 3.OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding the items on the consent calendar or items not listed on this agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take place on any items not on the agenda. 4.MEETING MINUTES 4.A.FEBRUARY 22, 2021 MEETING MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 5.CONSENT CALENDAR Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions. 5.A.PAYMENT OF BILLS RECOMMENDATION: Approve as Presented 5.B.REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR JANUARY 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 5.C.WAIVE SECOND FULL READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 369 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDÂ CHAPTER 17.19 (RANCHO DEL MAR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY ZONE) ESTABLISHING AN OVERLAY ZONE TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING AND TO AMEND SECTION 17.08.010 (ZONES ESTABLISHED) OF CHAPTER 17.08 (ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND BOUNDARIES) TO IDENTIFY THE OVERLAY ON THE ZONING MAP; AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1270 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND LAND USE POLICY MAP TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING; AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RECOMMENDATION: Waive second full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 369, an ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code and approving the Negative Declaration 2020-01 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and Adopt Resolution No. 1270 of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, adopting General Plan Amendment 2020-01 and approving Negative Declaration 2020-01 in accordance with CEQA. 5.D.JOINT PENINSULA LETTERS FOR REOPENING OF BUSINESSES AND SB9 AND 2021-02-22_CCMinuteF.docx Check Voucher Register - Council Report Expenditures from 3-8-2021.pdf Tonnage Report Jan.2021.pdf CEQA.pdf CC_Resolution_1270.pdf Ordinance_No._369_RDMO.pdf 2 CITY'S OPPOSITION LETTERS TO SB 9 AND 10. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 5.E.RESOLUTION NO. 1272 (PREVIOUSLY NO. 1268) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 6.COMMISSION ITEMS NONE. 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE. 8.OLD BUSINESS NONE. 9.NEW BUSINESS 9.A.CONSIDER AND DISCUSS AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR FIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT IN THE CANYONS. R E C O M M E N D AT I O N : Staff recommends that the City Council consider an incentive program to eliminate fire fuel in the canyons, discuss elements of the program, and provide direction to staff. 9.B.REPORT ON FINDINGS OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) SURVEY ADMINISTERED TO ROLLING HILLS RESIDENTS IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2020 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 9.C.PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF ADA IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 10.MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS Final_PV Peninsula Cities_Vaccination Reopening Metric.pdf Final SB 9 Atkins Increased Density in Single-Family Zones.pdf RH SB 9 and 10 Letters.pdf CCResolutionNo1272.pdf 030821-ADUSurveyRHCCStaffReport.pdf 20200509_rollinghills_costestimate10.pdf 20200612_Council_paritition_revised.pdf 20200704_rhada_OPTION_1_2.pdf rolling_hills_city_hall__option1_202006008_Layout1__1_.pdf rolling_hills_city_hall__option2_202006008d_Layout1__1_.pdf Staff_Reports.pdf 3 NONE. 11.MATTERS FROM STAFF 11.A.CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) RULE 20A TARIFF PROGRAM. (VERBAL REPORT) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 12.CLOSED SESSION 12.A.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 Â Â CITYâ€™S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE:Â MAYOR JEFF PIEPER UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE:Â CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG RECOMMENDATION: None. 12.B.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: INITIATION OFÂ LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4) Â Â THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON THE ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION. Â Â NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1 RECOMMENDATION: None. 13.ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Zoom access: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87227175757?pwd=VzNES3Q2NFprRk5BRmdUSktWb0hmUT09 Meeting ID: 872 2717 5757 Passcode: 780609 Notice: Notice: Public Comment is welcome on any item prior to City Council action on the item. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. 4 Agenda Item No.: 4.A Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:DELIA ARANDA, THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:FEBRUARY 22, 2021 MEETING MINUTES DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: 2021-02-22_CCMinuteF.docx 5 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 1.CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met via Zoom Teleconference on the above date at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference. Mayor Pieper presiding. 2.ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, Wilson, and Black Absent: None Staff Present:Elaine Jeng, City Manager Meredith T. Elguira, Planning & Community Services Director Jane Abzug, Assistant City Attorney 3.OPEN AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME Resident Jim Aichele requested to move the Open Agenda further into the Agenda to allow people ample time to access the Zoom meeting. Resident Alfred Visco asked if it is possible for the Block Captain or the City to approach Mr. Schultz, property owner of 15 and 17 Johns Canyon Road, for possible access through his property during an emergency. The property has a private gate near the intersection of Silver Spur and Crenshaw. 4.CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4A REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 08, 2021. MOTION:Councilmember Wilson called for a motion to approve the minutes and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Mirsch. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Black ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 5.CONSENT CALENDAR 5A PAYMENT OF BILLS 6 Minutes 2 City Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2021 5B PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE ENFINEERING DESIGN OF THE 8” SEWER MAIN LINE ALONG PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD AND ROLLING HILLS ROAD. 5C PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE CAL-OES/FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROJECTS. MOTION:Councilmember Wilson called for a motion to approve 5A, 5B, and 5C and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Black. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, Black, and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 5D ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE TOLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.19 (RANCHO DEL MAR HOUSING OPPURTUNITY OVERLAY ZONE) ESTABLISHING AN OVERLAY ZONE TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING AND TO AMEND SECTION 17.08.010 (ZONES ESTABLISHED) OF CHAPTER 17.08 (ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES MAP); AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND LAND USE POLICY MAP TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING; AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Item 5D was pulled for discussion. There was a revision to the ordinance clarifying the number of affordable housing units. Because of this revision, the Assistant City Attorney Abzug modified staff’s recommendation to reintroduce the ordinance on first reading and bring back the ordinance on March 8, 2021 for second reading. The Assistant City Attorney Abzug also recommended to the City Council to approve the resolution at the March 8, 2021 meeting. MOTION:Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer called for motion to approve Item 5D as recommended by the Assistant City Attorney Abzug and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Wilson. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Black ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 7 Minutes 3 City Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2021 6. COMMISION ITEMS NONE 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE 8.OLD BUSINESS 8A CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1271 TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 1263 THAT ACCEPTED STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PER CAPITA PROGRAM GRANT ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $177,952 FROM THE OFFICE OF GRANTS AND LOCAL SERVICES (OGALS) TO INCLUDE MOTION:Councilmember Wilson called for a motion to approve Resolution No. 1271 and the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, Black, and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 8B PENINSULA CITIES JOINT LETTERS TO STATE REPRESENTATIVE OPPOSING SENATE BILLS 9 AND 10. MOTION:Councilmember Mirsch called for a motion to approve a joint opposition letter with the surrounding Peninsula cities and follow up with the City’s own SB 9 and 10 letters with stronger wording and specific City concerns. The motion also noted that Mayor Pieper would sign the City’s SB 9 and SB 10 letters. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, Black and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None STAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 9.NEW BUSINESS 9A CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (RHCA) TO COST SHARE THE RESURFACING OF TENNIS COURTS 2 AND 3 PER THE PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT. MOTION:Mayor Pieper called a motion to approve the resurfacing of all three tennis courts and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Mirsch. 8 Minutes 4 City Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2021 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, Black and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 9B CONSIDER AND APPROVE A PROJECT BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JIMENEZ CONSULTING SOLUTIONS, LLC TO COMPLETE THREE ON-GOING TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS. MOTION:Councilmember Mirsch called a motion to approve a professional service agreement with Jimenez Consulting Solution as described in the staff report and the motion was seconded by Councilmember Black. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, Black and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 9C CONSIDER AND APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BARRY MILLER CONSULTING TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES TO PREPARE THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S (HCD) MOTION:CouncilmemberWilson called a motionto approve theprofessional service agreement with Barry Miller Consulting to prepare the City’s 6 th cycle Housing Element and Mayor Pro Tem Dieringerseconded with an amendment to the motion to include not to exceed amount of $42,410. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Black ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 9D CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION. MOTION:Councilmember Mirsch called for a motion to approve the re-appointment of Charlie Raine to Traffic Commission for a four-year term; the re-appointment of Janet Cooley to Planning Commission for a four-year term effective March 1, 2021; and the appointment of Abby Douglas to Planning Commission to serve the remaining term vacated by Commissioner Matt Seaburn ending on December 31, 2021. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Wilson. 9 Minutes 5 City Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2021 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pieper, Dieringer, Mirsch, Black and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 10.MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 10A UPDATE ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2020 AND FEBRUARY 11, 2021 (VERBAL REPORT). Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer reported on the November 12, 2020 meeting and updated the City Council about an upcoming Peninsula-wide emergency preparedness tabletop exercise. Jesse Villapando, RPV Emergency Services Coordinator, will host the exercise. Moving forward, Palos Verdes Estates will be included in the PVP Emergency Preparedness and Regional Law Enforcement Committees but will not be a voting member in regards to the contract with the Sheriff’s Department. This change was formalized in the February meeting. Jesse Villapando prepared a draft white paper on the utility companies’ response to a disaster and is available for councilmembers to review. The cities will not be charged for the SRO services from March 2020 to the present time. The Peninsula Public Safety Committee was established in February. Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer suggested scheduling a town hall with the Sheriff’s Department to remind residents to be vigilant. Councilmember Wilson discussed that there was a case under “Other Larcenies/Theft” that resulted from one mail being delivered to the wrong address. Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer added that there were other mail incidents around the same time. 11.MATTERS FROM STAFF NONE 12.CLOSED SESSION 12A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR JEFF PIEPER UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 8:37 PM. Mayor Piper returned to the open session at 9:44 and stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session. 13.ADJOURNAMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM. Next regular meeting: Monday, March 08, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via City's website's link at: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php. 10 Minutes 6 City Council Regular Meeting February 22, 2021 Zoom access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87227175757?pwd=VzNES3Q2NFprRk5BRmdUSktWb0hmT9 or dial (669) 900-9128, meeting ID: 872 2717 5757, passcode: 780609 Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Elaine Jeng, P.E. Acting City Clerk Approved, ______________________________________ Jeff Pieper Mayor 11 Agenda Item No.: 5.A Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:CONNIE VIRAMONTES , ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:PAYMENT OF BILLS DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: NONE. DISCUSSION: NONE. FISCAL IMPACT: NONE. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented ATTACHMENTS: Check Voucher Register - Council Report Expenditures from 3-8-2021.pdf 12 13 Agenda Item No.: 5.B Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:CONNIE VIRAMONTES , ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR JANUARY 2021. DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: Tonnage Report Jan.2021.pdf 14 15 Agenda Item No.: 5.C Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:MEREDITH ELGUIRA, PLANNING DIRECTOR THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:WAIVE SECOND FULL READING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 369 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.19 (RANCHO DEL MAR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY ZONE) ESTABLISHING AN OVERLAY ZONE TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING AND TO AMEND SECTION 17.08.010 (ZONES ESTABLISHED) OF CHAPTER 17.08 (ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND BOUNDARIES) TO IDENTIFY THE OVERLAY ON THE ZONING MAP; AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1270 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND LAND USE POLICY MAP TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING; AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: On February 22, 2021, the City Council directed staff to bring back Ordinance No. 369 and Resolution No. 1270 for adoption at the next City Council meeting. DISCUSSION: The proposed revisions are required by HCD to meet the 5th Cycle Housing Element requirements. The proposed changes ensure that the zoning code and zoning map are consistent with the general plan land use policies and land use map. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of preparing the ordinance, resolution and CEQA compliance is included in the adopted budget for FY 2020-2021. 16 RECOMMENDATION: Waive second full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 369, an ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code to add Chapter 17.19 (Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Zone) establishing an overlay zone to accommodate multiple housing, emergency shelter and single room occupancy and amending Section 17.08.010 of Chapter 17.08 (Establishment of Zones and Boundaries) to identify the overlay on the zoning map and approving the Negative Declaration 2020-01 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and adopt Resolution No. 1270 of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills, adopting General Plan Amendment 2020-01 to the City of Rolling Hills General Plan, an amendment to the General Plan to adopt the Land Use Element Amendment and Land Use Policy Map Amendment; and approving Negative Declaration 2020-01 in accordance with CEQA. ATTACHMENTS: CEQA.pdf CC_Resolution_1270.pdf Ordinance_No._369_RDMO.pdf 17 Environmental – Planning – Engineering CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study –Negative Declaration prepared for City of Rolling Hiils 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 November 2020 18 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 2 November 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 6 1.1. Background 7 1.2 Purpose and Legal Authority 7 1.3 Lead Agency 8 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION 9 2.1 Project Title 9 2.2 Lead Agency Name and Address 9 2.3 Contact Person Name and Phone Number 9 2.4 Project Location 9 2.5 General Plan Designation 9 2.6 Zoning 9 2.7 Project Description 9 2.8 Required Approvals 14 2.9 Tribal Consultation 14 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 15 3.1 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected 16 3.2 Lead Agency Determination 17 4.0 ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 17 4.1 Aesthetics 17 4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources 21 4.3 Air Quality 25 4.4 Biological Resources 30 4.5 Cultural Resources 35 4.6 Energy 37 4.7 Geology and Soils 39 4.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 47 4.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials 51 4.10 Hydrology and Water Quality 60 4.11 Land Use and Planning 65 4.12 Mineral Resources 67 4.13 Noise 70 4.14 Population Housing 73 4.15 Public Services 75 4.16 Recreation 80 19 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 3 November 2020 4.17 Transportation and Traffic 82 4.18 Tribal Cultural Resources 85 4.19 Utilities and Service Systems 88 4.20 Wildfire 92 4.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance 97 5.0 REFERENCES 99 FIGURES 1.Regional Map 103 2.Project Location 104 3.Existing and Proposed Project Site 105 4.Landslide Hazard Zones 106 5.Fault Zones ______ 107 6.Clean Up Sites 108 7.Fire Hazard Zones 109 TABLES Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning 110 20 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 4 November 2020 LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ALUC Airport Land Use Commission AQMP Air Quality Management Plan ARB Air Resources Board AB Assembly Bill CAL Fire California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Action Plan California Energy Efficiency Action Plan CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CNDDB California Natural Diversity Database Cal Water California Water Service Company CO2 Carbon Dioxide CAP Climate Action Plan CWPP Community Wildfire Protection Plan CC&Rs Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions DOC Department of Conservation DOF Department of Finance DPH Department of Public Health DDW Division of Drinking Water EPA Environmental Protection Agency FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FHSZ Fire Hazard Severity Zone GWP Global Warming Potential GHG Greenhouse Gases HCP Habitat Conservation Plan HCD Housing and Community Development IS Initial Study LU Land Use LAMP Local Agency Management Program LRA Local Resources Area LAC Los Angeles County LACFD Los Angeles County Fire Department LACSD Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department MOU Memorandum of Understanding MRZ Mineral Resources Zone MWD Municipal Water District NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards NCCP Natural Community Conservation Plan NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 21 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 5 November 2020 NAHC Native American Heritage Commission SB 18 Native American Heritage Commission Establishment AB 52 Native American Historic Resource Protection Act NCCP Natural Community Conservation Plan ND Negative Declaration NO2 Nitrogen Oxide NOWTS Non-Conventional Onsite Wastewater Treatment OWTS Onsite Wastewater Treatment System OZD-1 Overlay Zone District 1 O2 Ozone PVPTA Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority PVUSD Palos Verdes Unified School District PM-25 Particulate Matter RTD Regional Transit District RAS-1 Residential Agriculture Suburban 1+ Acres RAS-2 Residential Agriculture Suburban 2+ Acres RHCA Rolling Hills Community Association RPV Runway Protection Zone SB Senate Bill SVP Society of Vertebrate Paleontology SCAQMD Southern California Air Quality Management District SCAG Southern California Association of Governments SRA State Resources Area SR State Route SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board SEMS Superfund Enterprise Management Systems USDA United States Department of Agriculture VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled VHFSSZ Very High Fire Standard Severity Zone 22 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 6 November 2020 1.0 INTRODUCTION This document constitutes an Initial Study (IS) that evaluates the potential environmental effects of the City of Rolling Hills’ (City; Rolling Hills) proposed overlay zone at the property at 38 Crest Road West (Project; proposed Project), also known as the Palos Verdes Unified School District school site; the addition of a Mixed-Use Multi-Family Overlay Zone (Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone); all associated General Plan Land Use Element updates; as well as all related Zoning Ordinance and associated Map changes. The proposed Project would establish a new mixed-use, multi-family overlay zone that would accommodate the existing uses on the site, as well as allow for new multi-family units to be developed at a future date. The proposed Project would include: The creation of a new overlay designation – Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone; Amendments to the City’s General Plan Land Element and Map; Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Municipal Code) and related zoning map to add the new “Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone”. The City has one other overlay zone that has been adopted and mapped for an area of smaller lots and steep terrain. (See Rolling Hills Municipal Code Chapter 17.17 (Overlay Zoning District – 1 (OZD-1).) The number of units allowed by the “base” General Plan designation on this site must be clustered; in other words, the overlay allows 1 multi-family units on this site by right. Preparation of an Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the Proposed Project. The City is undertaking this Project as part of its Housing Element Update. The zone change and new overlay zone will enable the City of Rolling Hills to accommodate its RHNA allocations under the 4th and 5th Cycle RHNA requirements, including accommodation of affordable housing units as well as emergency shelters and Single Room Occupancy Housing. The total number of units that will be accommodated “by right” under the 4th and 5th Cycles would be a total of 1 units, including low income units and very low income units. Though emergency shelters and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) residential uses are also currently permitted under the City’s Municipal Code and may be allowed in the future, these units will not be allowed to be counted as the total dwelling units required under the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for all future Cycles. Additionally, the proposed Project would also allow for the continued use of the public facilities, schools and transportation facilities at the site. The Project site is not currently proposed for development. The development of a new overlay zone, and all associated General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Map changes are currently being undertaken by the City so as to provide the opportunity for additional housing on the site in the future. This document concludes that a Negative Declaration (ND) is the appropriate level of environmental review for the proposed Project. Therefore, the IS/ND has been prepared in accordance with Public Resources Code (PRC) Section §21000 et seq. and the California 23 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 7 November 2020 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Code of Regulations Section §15000 et seq. It evaluates the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project. 1.1 Background A jurisdiction’s General Plan is intended to maintain and augment its built and natural environments, as well as to provide a vision for future development. Its Zoning Ordinance is therefore one of its main tools to implement the jurisdiction’s land use policies and guide any development. Any changes to a jurisdiction’s land use may typically require changes to its land use and associated zoning. The City of Rolling Hills adopted its first General Plan in June of 1990 and incorporated goals and policies for six Elements - Land Use, Open Space and Conservation, Safety, Noise, Circulation, and Housing. The Housing Element was last updated in 2014 to address the Planning period from 2014- 2021. The City’s Zoning Ordinance was originally published in 1979 with updates made to incorporate an Overlay Zoning District (OZD-1) in 2012. As of February 24, 2020, the Zoning Ordinance has been brought up to date through Ordinance No. 364. 1.2 Purpose and Legal Authority In accordance with State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Rolling Hills, as the Lead Agency, has made the determination that the preparation of an Initial Study is the appropriate level of environmental review for the proposed Project. An Initial Study is conducted by a lead agency to determine whether a project may have significant environmental impacts. If so, then the agency shall further find than an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is appropriate to analyze the Project’s impacts. However, if the lead agency finds that there is no evidence of the Project’s significant impacts on the environment, then the lead agency shall prepare a Negative Declaration (ND) or a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed Project. Per the State CEQA Guidelines Section §15070 MND or ND shall be prepared for a Project when: a) The initial study shows there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment; or, b) The initial study identifies potentially significant effects; but: (1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made by or agreed to by the applicant before the proposed negative declaration is released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur; and, (2) There is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the proposed project as revised may have a significant effect on the environment. If revisions are adopted in the proposed project in accordance with CEQA Guidelines SectionI§15070(b), including the adoption of the mitigation measures included in the document, then a mitigated negative declaration can be prepared. 24 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 8 November 2020 According to the State CEQA Guidelines, this IS/ND is intended as an informational document that is required to be adopted by the Rolling Hills City Council. Based on the analysis provided by this IS/ND, the City has determined that the proposed rezoning and establishment of a new mixed-use multi-family overlay zone, also known as the Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone, is the appropriate designation for the Project site. The City is also undertaking the necessary General Plan Land Use Element, and Housing Element updates as well as all related Zoning Ordinance and map changes, as required under the Proposed Project. The approximate 31-acre site located at 38 Crest Road West (also known as the Palos Verdes Unified School District School site) would not result in significant impacts on the environment from revisions to the City’s Zoning Ordinance. However, any future land use changes and development pursuant to these revisions to the Zoning Ordinance would be further subject to additional environmental review, as appropriate. 1.3 Lead Agency As defined by CEQA, the Lead Agency for a proposed Project is the public agency with primary responsibility for carrying out or approving the Project (CEQA Guidelines Section §15367. The lead agency then has discretionary authority over the proposed Project. Where two or public agencies are involved in a project, CEQA Guidelines Section §15051(b)(1) states that “the lead agency will normally be the agency with general governmental powers, such as a city or county, rather than an agency with a single or limited purpose”. Based on these criteria, the City is the Lead Agency for the purposes of the proposed Project. 25 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 9 November 2020 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT TITLE: Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone LEAD AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS: City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 CONTACT PERSON NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Meredith T. Elguira Director 377-1521 PROJECT LOCATION: 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (see Figures 1 and 2). GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The project site is designated “Very Low-Density Residential 2+ Net Acres/Dwelling Unit” in the Rolling Hills General Plan. This allows for the development of single- family residential units on two or more acre lots. ZONING: The project site is currently zoned - Residential Agriculture – Suburban with a minimum lot size of two acres (RAS-2). PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project Location The Project site is located in Los Angeles County, at 38 Crest Road West, City of Rolling Hills (Figure 1: Regional Location Map). It has a total acreage of 31.14 acres, with 27.58 acres of developed land and open areas and 3.56 acres of private access roadways (Figure 2: Project Location Map). The site is situated at the end of the City’s jurisdiction and is bounded by Crest Road West to the north, open spaces and residential uses to the east, south and west. State Highway 1 (SR-1) is approximately miles to the north of the site, while Interstate 110 (I-110) is approximately miles to the east. The Pacific Ocean is miles to the south and miles to the west of the project site and the City. Access to the Project site is from Crest Road West. 26 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 10 November 2020 27 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration CSG Consultants, Inc. P a g e | 11 November 2020 28 Environmental –Planning – Engineering Project Site The approximate 31-acre site currently houses the Rancho Del Mar High School building, the Beach Cities Learning Center, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority (PVP Transit Authority; PVPTA). This parcel of land is owned by the Palos Verdes Unified School District (PVUSD) and has an existing school (Rancho Del Mar School) located at this site. However, the Rancho Del Mar School facility is not being utilized as a school site at the present time. Access to the Project site is through a private roadway that veers off Crest Road West. A few unpaved internal roadways traverse the site. The site slopes from east to west, from the Beach Cities Learning Center to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority, with an approximate 38 feet drop from east end of the Project site. Vegetation on-site consists of a few trees around the existing buildings and a mix of grasses and paved areas. The portion of the PVP Transit Authority site is primarily paved, with few buildings, parking areas and storage buildings. The site is currently zoned Residential Agriculture Suburban-2-Acres (RAS-2) and has a General Plan Land Use designation of Very Low- Density Residential 2+ Net Acres. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting Immediate land uses around the Project site are primarily large lot residential. Los Angeles County Fire Station 56 is approximately 1,OOO feet to the east of the site, while St. John Fisher Church and School site are about 2,000 feet to the east. Del Cerro Park is about 2,00 feet to the south-west of the Project site (Table 1: Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning) Project Components The proposed Project would establish a new overlay zone (Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone) that would accommodate the existing uses on the site, as well as allow for new multi-family and emergency shelters and Single Room Occupancy housing units to be developed in the future (Figure 3: Existing and Proposed Zoning Map). The proposed Project would also require the appropriate amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Land Use Map, and the Zoning Ordinance text and Map in order to accommodate the creation of the new overlay zone. These changes would then allow for future construction of 1 clustered multi- family units, consistent with the one unit/acre designation Table 1: Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning Location Jurisdiction Zoning Designation North of the Project Site City of Rolling Hills Residential Agriculture Suburban – 2-Acres (RAS-2) South of the Project Site City of Rancho Palos Verdes Residential Single Lot – 20, 000 Square Feet East of the Project Site City of Rolling Hills Residential Agriculture Suburban – 1-Acre (RAS-1) West of the Project Site City of Rancho Palos Verdes Residential Single Lot – 20, 000 Square Feet 29 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 13 City of Rolling Hills 30 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 14 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following specific components: Preparation of a Negative Declaration for the General Plan and Zoning Amendment and associated map changes. Amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element to add new Overlay zone designation to be known as the Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. The associated land use map is being amended to add the overlay to the 31-acre Palos Verdes Unified School District (PVUSD) site on Crest Road (also known as the Rancho Del Mar High School Site). Other amendments to the Land Use Element will be made as needed to recognize that multi-family uses are permitted and anticipated within this overlay area. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Municipal Code) and related zoning map to add the “Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone”. The City has one other overlay zone that has been adopted and mapped for an area of smaller lots and steep terrain. (See Rolling Hills Municipal Code Chapter 17.17 (Overlay Zoning District – 1 (OZD-1).) The number of units allowed by the “base” General Plan designation on this site must be clustered; in other words, the overlay allows 1 multi-family units on this site by right. However, the Project is currently not being developed with any structures at the site. The proposed overlay zone that would allow for the addition of new multi-family units would also assist the City in meeting its future housing requirements mandated under the California Department of Housing and Community Development (CA HCD). The City of Rolling Hills will be able to accommodate its 4th and 5th Cycle housing needs for its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), including accommodation of affordable housing units. The new Overlay Zone will also accommodate emergency shelters and Single Room Occupancy Housing as part of the Housing Element Update.It should be noted, however, that the environmental review under this IS/ND (Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone District IS/ND) is to only evaluate all the planning document level changes that are being currently proposed (addition of a new overlay zone for the City, related changes to the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Map, and changes in the related General Plan Elements and Map). Any future new housing projects that may result from these document level changes would require their own environmental reviews, before any development changes are approved for the Project site. The City will thus undertake the appropriate level of environmental review as Projects at this site are proposed and developed. Project Approvals As the Lead Agency, the City of Rolling Hills City Council has the ultimate authority to approve or deny the Project. The proposed Project will require the following approvals: Adoption of the Initial Study/ Negative Declaration Creation of a new overlay zone (Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone) Amendments to the City of Rolling Hills General Plan Land Use Element Amendments to the City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map 31 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 15 City of Rolling Hills 8. REQUIRED APPROVALS: The City of Rolling Hills is the Lead Agency for the proposed Project, which is the creation of a new overlay zone (Rancho Del Mar Overlay Zone), amendment to the City’s General Plan Land Use Element, amendment to the related General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map, and a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to incorporate standards for the new overlay zone into Title 17 of the City’s Municipal Code . No discretionary approvals would be required from any other agency. 9. HAVE CALIFORNIA NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES AFFILIATED WITH THE PROJECT AREA REQUESTED CONSULTATION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.3.1 IF SO, HAS HAD CONSULTATION BEEN INITIATIED? Tribal Consultation letters, pursuant to PRC §21080.3.1 were sent out by the City of Rolling Hills, on October 16, 2020, in order to comply with the provisions of SB 18 and AB 52. A total of six individual letters were sent to the following local tribes: Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrielino/Tongva Nation Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council Gabrielino – Tongva Tribe Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians 32 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 16 City of Rolling Hills 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 3.1 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project. Aesthetics Agriculture and Forestry Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy Geology and Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hydrology and Water Quality Land Use/Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population/Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation/Traffi c Tribal Cultural Resources Utilities and Service Systems Wildfire Findings of Mandatory Significance 33 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 17 City of Rolling Hills 3.2 LEAD AGENCY DETERMINATION Based on 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 revisions in the Project have been made by or agreed to by the Project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find 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 “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact 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. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed Project, nothing further is required. Signature Agency Printed Name/Title Date 34 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 18 City of Rolling Hills 4.0 ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 4.1 Aesthetics Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: a.Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b.Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State Scenic highway? c. In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? d.Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? SETTING The City of Rolling Hills is characterized by beautiful wooded areas with deep canyons and hilly terrain located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, city lights, and Los Angeles Harbor are special and unique qualities of property ownership in the City. It is located approximately 3.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the west and 1.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the south. Though the City is considered an urban area, it mainly encompasses large, open area parcels with walking and horse-riding trails that characterize the City as a more rural area. Many of these parcels are located on slopes, which allow for the preservation of large amounts of privately owned open spaces. Laced throughout the community are approximately 25 miles of private equestrian trails that are enjoyed by both 35 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 19 City of Rolling Hills residents and non-residents, so long as non-residents obtain a City-issued permit. Even with these amounts of scenic views and natural vegetation, the City does not have any designated Scenic Highways. There are not any streams or water bodies located within the City. Major roadways include Crest Drive located north of the Project site and running east to west, Palos Verdes Drive located outside of City boundaries and running east to west, and Crenshaw Boulevard, also located outside of City boundaries and running north to south. DICUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? A scenic vista is typically an area that offers a scenic vantagepoint of natural resources such as the ocean, mountain ranges, and distant city skylines. For CEQA purposes, scenic vistas generally provide expansive views of a highly valued landscape for the enjoyment and benefit of the public. Some of the major scenic vistas within the City are those associated with the Pacific Ocean, the San Pedro Harbor, and the skyline of neighboring cities. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for taller multi- family structures on the existing site that could have an impact on scenic vistas from surrounding properties, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time and therefore does not degrade the views of any scenic vista. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Therefore, the proposed Project would have a less than significant impact on scenic vistas. b. Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? The City of Rolling Hills currently does not have an Historic Preservation Ordinance and does not have any State designated historic structures. The Project Site is located near the California State Route (SR) 1 (Pacific Coast Highway and SR 213 (Western Avenue), which are located approximately 2.5 miles to the north and east of the City, respectively. Portions of Pacific Coast Highway are designated as a State Scenic Route, but no portions of this highway is located within City boundaries. The City’s General Plan does not identify any local scenic roadways in the City. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new buildings on the existing site that could have an impact on scenic vistas from surrounding properties, as a policy-level document, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time and therefore does not damage any scenic resources. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land 36 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 20 City of Rolling Hills Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Proposed Project in itself would not substantially damage scenic resources, including but limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway. The Project would therefore have no impac . Would the project, in non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? Although the City’s General Plan describes the City of Rolling Hills as rural residential, the City is actually located in an urban area. The City’s municipal code and General Policies incorporate several provisions that are meant to preserve the visual character and private views for its residence. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new and taller buildings on the existing site that could have an impact on scenic vistas from surrounding properties, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time and therefore does not degrade visual character or pubic views. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Therefore, the Proposed Project would have a less than significant impact on the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings. Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area? The City of Rolling Hills consists of only single-family homes that are located on large lots with ample open space. The rural nature of the City does not emit significant amounts of ambient light. The minimal light and glare in the City limits emanate only from residential outdoor lighting including those on pedestrian and vehicular pathways, porches and exterior wall lighting, as well as security lighting. The City’s Zoning Code does not include provisions for street lighting. Though the Proposed Project would not directly result in any development in itself, the change in General Plan Land Use Designation from “Educational” to “Residential Agricultural Suburban – Acre”, and changes to the City’s Housing Element allocations could have impacts on light and glare under future development. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new buildings on the existing 37 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 21 City of Rolling Hills site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project would have a less than significant impact from new sources of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 38 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 22 City of Rolling Hills 4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: a.Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b.Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c.Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))? d.Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? e.Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forestland to non-forest use? SETTING According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), there are four primary agricultural classifications – Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Farmland of Local Importance. Prime Farmland is land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops and is also available for these uses. Unique Farmland as land other than Prime Farmland that is used for the production of specific high-value food and fiber crops. Farmland of Statewide Importance is determined to be land that does not meet the criteria for prime or unique farmland, but can be land that food, feed, fiber, forage and oilseed crops can be produced. Farmland of Local Importance is any land designated for agriculture by local ordinance for food, fiber, forage and oilseed crops. The City of Rolling Hill’s topography includes steep hills, rocky terrain, and wooded brushes, all of which do not exhibit characteristics determined to meet the criteria for Prime, Unique, Farmland of Statewide 39 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 23 City of Rolling Hills Importance, or Farmland of Local Importance. The Department of Conservation (DOC) has not designated any areas in the City as Prime, Unique, or Farmland of Statewide Importance. The Williamson Act allows local governments to enter into contracts with private landowners for the purpose of restricting specific parcels of land to agricultural or related open space use. Landowners can then receive lower property tax assessments as the taxes would be based upon farming and open space uses instead of full market value. According to the 2016-2017 Williamson Act Status Report, Los Angeles County is a non-participating county, which is further demonstrated in the State of California Williamson Act Contract Land map where the City of Rolling Hills is categorized under “non-enrolled land.” As a result, the City is not enrolled in Williamson Act contracts and does not support forest land or forestry resources. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? The California Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program and Williamson Act Maps do not show the Project site or the adjacent properties as areas that have agricultural uses, or as areas that have been enrolled in a Williamson Act contract. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. However, since there are no agricultural lands on the Project site, the Proposed Project in itself would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance, to non-agricultural use, and there would be no impact. b. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract? The City of Rolling Hills General Plan Land Use Element and Land Use Policy Map do not show any agricultural designations within the City, although the Zoning Map designates the current project site as Residential Agriculture-Suburban, with a minimum lot size of 2-acres. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. However, since there are no 40 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 24 City of Rolling Hills agricultural lands on the Project site, the Proposed Project in itself would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural uses or a Williamson Act contract. and there would be no impact. c. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)); timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526); or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))? The City of Rolling Hills is known as a rural city characterized by an abundance of landscaping consisting of Pepper Trees, Geraniums, and Matilija Poppy. However, there are no zoning designations for forest lands within the City, which in turn does not affect any forest lands on the Project site. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. However, since there are no forest lands on the Project site, the Proposed Project would not conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land, timberland, or timberland zoned Timberland Productions; there be no impact. d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? The City of Rolling Hills does not contain or have any designations for forest lands. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. However, since there are no forest lands on the Project site, the Proposed Project in itself would not result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use. The proposed Project would have no impact. e. Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? The California Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program does not designate any areas within the City of Rolling Hills as Prime, Unique, Farmland of Statewide Importance, or Farmland of Local Importance. Furthermore, the City’s General Plan Land Use Map 41 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 25 City of Rolling Hills does not show any future land uses designated for farmland or forest land. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific visual impacts to scenic vistas, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. However, since there are no agricultural lands on the Project site, the Proposed Project in itself would not result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use; there would be no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 42 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 26 City of Rolling Hills 4.3 Air Quality Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: c. Conflict or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? d. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? e.Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? f. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people? SETTING Air pollution can have an adverse effect on the health and quality of life of those in areas that experience particularly higher levels of pollutants. Pollutants are generally caused by the various emissions from such things as mobile sources, power plants, agricultural operations and wood burning. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined the six most common air pollutants known as “criteria” pollutants, that are the most detrimental to the environment and developed National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to help combat environmental impacts. These pollutants include carbon monoxide, lead, ground- level ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. Primary standards are set at a level intended to protect public health, including the health of at-risk populations, with an appropriate margin of safety. The Project site is located within the South Coast Air Basin (Basin), which is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SCAQMD is responsible for monitoring criteria air pollutant levels to ensure project meet either state and federal air quality standards or, to assist projects develop strategies that will meet the standards. An air quality area basin is categorized as being in “attainment” or “nonattainment” based on whether or not it meets it allocated air quality standards. According to the EPA, the 2015 South Coast Air Basin Maximum Pollutant Concentrations (Figures 4.3.1: 2015 South Coast Air Basin Maximum Pollutant Concentration;, 4.3.2: Trend of Basin Days Exceeding Federal Standards 1990-2015; and 4.3.3: 2015 South Coast Air Basin Quality Compared to Other U.S. Urban Areas) in the Basin exceeded the pollutant concentration levels defined by the NAAQS for ozone, PM2.5, and NO2, designating the Basin as an “extreme” nonattainment area. 43 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 27 City of Rolling Hills Figure 4.3.1: 2015 South Coast Air Basin Maximum Pollutant Concentrations Source: CA Air Quality Management Plan, 2016; http://www.aqmd.gov/ Figure 4.3.2: Trend of Basin Days Exceeding Federal Standards 1990-2015 Source: 2016 Air Quality management Plan; http://www.aqmd.gov/ 44 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 28 City of Rolling Hills Figure 4.3.3: 2015 South Coast Air Basin Quality Compared to Other U.S. Urban Areas Source: 2016 Air Quality management Plan; http://www.aqmd.gov/ DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? The City’s goal is to conserve and enhance the City’s natural resources, facilitating in development in a manner which reflects the characteristics, sensitivities and constraints of these resources. In events where air quality becomes an issue, the City outlines in Policy 1.10 in the City of Rolling Hills General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element utilizes the South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (SCAQMP) as a source of reference when compliance with air quality standards are required. By using this document as a reference, the City will continue to be consistent with the provisions outlined in the SCAQMP. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to the related to changes to the applicable air quality plans, at this level of environmental review. Future 45 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 29 City of Rolling Hills land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The proposed Project in itself would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the appliable air quality plan and impacts are less than significant. b. Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the South Coast Air Basin (Basin) as an extreme nonattainment area due to the high levels of criteria pollutants that are present in the Basin. The proposed Project site is within the South Coast Air Basin which exceeds the pollutant concentration levels for Ozone, PM 2.5 and NO2. As a result of the existing poor air quality, new developments may add to and potentially increase the levels of criteria pollutants within the Basin. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new housing uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to the related to cumulative air pollutant increase, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The proposed Project in itself would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant, and would have less than significant impact. c. Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? The Air Resources Board (ARB) defines sensitive receptors as children, elderly, asthmatics and others who are at a high risk of negative health outcomes due to exposure to air pollution. Areas or places where sensitive receptors congregate are considered sensitive receptor locations, and are places such as hospitals, and daycare centers. The Project site is currently a school site that includes a high school, a learning center and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings and additional people on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time and therefore would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, at this time of environmental review. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply 46 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 30 City of Rolling Hills with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Since future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. While the proposed Project in itself would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, impacts remain less than significant. d. Would the project result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people? As discussed previously, the Project site is currently a school site that contains a high school, a learning center and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow additional people on the existing site once it has been developed with new uses, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new structures at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and the implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to the visual character of the area, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation and the Project would have a less than significant impact from odors and emissions on people. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required 47 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 31 City of Rolling Hills 4.4 Biological Resources Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: g. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? h. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? i. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? j.Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? k.Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? l. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? SETTING The City of Rolling Hills is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in Los Angeles County, This hilltop community supports a variety of plant and wildlife. The City’s plant life was established by imported plants at the inception of the community since the natural state of the area included only coastal grass and shrubs. As the community continued to establish, the developers planted trees and shrubs along the 48 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 32 City of Rolling Hills roadsides and donated five Olive Trees to each homeowner whose lots were five or more acres. According the City’s General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element, the more common plants that were established in the community’s early stages of development were Pepper Trees, Geraniums and Matalijia Poppy. Biological Habitat Due to City’s abundance of landscaping and open space areas, the City of Rolling Hills has become home to a large variety of plant life and wildlife. Much of the plant life that are found in the City today resulted from the importing of plants to supplement what was originally only coastal grasses and shrubs. Today, the plant life ranges from several species of trees, flowers, and shrubs, giving the wildlife in the City a place to nurture and form habitats. There are several species of wildlife that can found nesting among both the vast open space areas and the densely vegetated areas. The City’s General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element notes the types of wildlife that can found include squirrels, gophers, skunks, mice, raccoon, opossum, foxes, lizards, snakes, frogs and a wide variety of birds including owls and peacocks; pheasant and quail were also reintroduced into the area. Water Resources The City receives its water sources from the Metropolitan Water District through the West Basin Municipal Water District and the California Water Service Company. Due to the City’s location atop a tertiary deposit of mudstones and diatomaceous shales, the City does not have any groundwater resources. The City also does not contain any areas of natural water resources and is further separated from groundwater resources by the Palos Verdes Fault. Unavailability of groundwater and natural water resources requires that the City receive its water supply exclusively from uninterrupted sources as allotted by the West Basin Municipal Water District and Metropolitan Water District. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) maps, the City of Rolling Hills lies in the Torrance Quad which has identified several bird and plant species that inhabit the City of Rolling Hills have been listed as threatened or endangered species. However, the proposed Project site is already developed and there are no plant or animal species that currently exist on the site. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development 49 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 33 City of Rolling Hills on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential adverse effects on candidate, sensitive or special status species, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. There would be no substantial adverse effects on any endangered, sensitive, or special status species, and the Proposed Project would have no impact. b. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? The City does not have any natural water resources that could be potential areas for riparian habitat. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential adverse effects on candidate, sensitive or special status species, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. There would be no substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community, and the Proposed Project would have no impact. c. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? No areas within the City or on the Project site are designated as a state or federally protected wetland. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential adverse effects on candidate, sensitive or special status species, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Since the Project, as proposed, would not have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands, there would be no impact. d. Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? 50 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 34 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential adverse effects on candidate, sensitive or special status species, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Therefore, the Project would not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident of migratory fish, and there would be no impact. e. Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? The City of Rolling Hills General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element emphasizes the efforts to conserve and enhance the City’s natural resources by facilitating development in a manner that reflects the characteristics, sensitivities and constraints of the City’s natural resources. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential adverse effects on candidate, sensitive or special status species, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Proposed Project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. There would be no impact. f. Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? In response to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has developed Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP) to hold private and non-federal agencies accountable for the preservation of endangered plants and wildlife. HCPs are planning documents required as part of an application for an incidental take. Although, the Project site is located approximately two miles from the boundaries of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP)/Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), the Project site itself is not within the jurisdiction of an HCP. Further, the proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new development on the existing Project site, future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use 51 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 35 City of Rolling Hills Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential adverse effects on candidate, sensitive or special status species, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project in itself would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. There would be no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 52 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 36 City of Rolling Hills 4.5 Cultural Resources Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: m. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? n. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? o.Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? SETTING An historical resource is defined as any object, building, structure, area, place, record, or manuscript which a lead agency determines to be historically significant. Generally, a resource is considered by the lead agency to be “historically significant” if the resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources. Although the City of Rolling Hills provides a definition for historical structures in its Zoning Ordinance, no historical structures have been identified or designated within the City. Nor have any archeological resources been identified with the City limits. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5? The City of Rolling Hills currently does not have any recognized or identified existing historical resources that could be potentially disturbed as a result of the proposed Project. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development or project area construction, at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess 53 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 37 City of Rolling Hills potential site-specific impact to historical resources, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Therefore, the Proposed Project would have a less than significant impact. b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource as defined in §15064.5? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for additional structures and uses on the existing site that could affect unknown archeological resources, if any, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to potential archeological resources, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Therefore, the Proposed Project would have a less than significant impact on archeological resources. c. Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? The Proposed Project would not require digging or grading at the Project site at this current time, since no developments are proposed at this time. Further, no archeological sites or the potential for human remains have been identified either in the City, or on the Project site. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new structures on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time and would not disturb any potentially unknown human remains at the site. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Therefore, the Proposed Project would have a less than significant impact on human remains. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 54 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 38 City of Rolling Hills 4.6 Energy Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: p. Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? q. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? SETTING In general, energy resources, particularly petroleum, have had a negative impact on the overall environment resulting from the release of greenhouse gases (GHG). More importantly, these energy resources are limited and require conservation and a more efficient method of usage. In 2019, the State of California (State) adopted a California Energy Efficiency Action Plan (Action Plan) that outlines the issues, opportunities, and savings pertaining to energy efficiency in California’s buildings, industrial, and agricultural sectors. The Action Plan provides the State with a roadmap for an energy-efficient and low carbon future for buildings and addresses the issues related to climate change and energy consumption. The City of Rolling Hills incorporates these State-wide provisions for energy efficiency in its Climate Action Plan (CAP) and emphasizes retrofits for existing buildings, energy performance requirements for new construction, and water efficient landscaping. Additionally, the City’s General Plan Open Space Element and Housing Element also provide policies that address energy efficiency. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? The Proposed Project does not include any developments or construction that would require short or long-term consumption of energy from heavy equipment, light-duty vehicles, machinery, and generators. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new energy uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development, at the current time. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay the proposed zoning and General Plan 55 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 39 City of Rolling Hills amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from wasteful and unnecessary consumption of energy uses, at this level of environmental review. Therefore, since the Proposed Project, in itself, would not result in environmental impacts due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operations, there would be no impact. b. Would the project conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? The City of Rolling Hills Climate Action Plan includes energy efficient strategies that provide a framework to help the City achieve measurable energy savings. Further, the City of Rolling Hills General Plan contains provisions that permit the use of solar panels to maximize energy efficiency. However, no provisions in both the Climate Action Plan and the General Plan apply to the proposed The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new energy uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific conflicts with State or local renewable energy plans, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project, in itself, would not conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency; therefore, there would be no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required 56 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 40 City of Rolling Hills 4.7 Geology and Soils Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: r.Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i.Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? iii.Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv.Landslides? s.Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? t.Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the Project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? u.Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? v.Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? w.Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? 57 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 41 City of Rolling Hills SETTING The City of Rolling Hills is located in the Los Angeles Basin, and thus is located over one or more earthquake faults. According to the City of Rolling Hills Hazard Mitigation Plan, the major faults that have the potential to affect the greater Los Angeles Basin, and therefore the City of Rolling Hills are the Newport- Inglewood, Palos Verdes, Santa Monica, and the Cabrillo faults. Further, the soil types found in the City include “Altamira Shale” and basalt, which when in contact with one another, are conducive to land sliding due to differences in permeability. The City’s proximity to several fault lines combined with the soil types that make up the City’s terrain, as well as its location on or near sloped areas have the potential to cause additional geologic hazards including liquefaction and landslides (see Figure 4: Landslide Hazards). The City of Rolling Hills Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines mitigation measures in areas of prevention, property protection, public education and awareness, natural resource protection, emergency services, and structural projects, to provide the City with the proper goals and policies to help reduce potential geologic hazards. The City of Rolling Hills General Plan Safety Element also lists a set of policies that provide additional framework for reducing the social and economic disruptions caused by the effects of natural hazards. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.i. Directly or indirectly cause potential adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Earthquake Hazards Zone map does not indicate that the City of Rolling Hills is located within an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone, although there is a fault zone located approximately 13 miles northeast in the City of Long Beach. However, the DOC Earthquake Hazards Zone map designates the majority the parcels within the City as “earthquake hazard parcels.” The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new buildings on the existing site that could have adverse effects to the risk of loss, injury or death from earthquake faults, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from ruptures of earthquake faults, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Though the Project, in itself, would not directly or 58 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 42 City of Rolling Hills indirectly cause potential adverse effects involving a known earthquake fault; impacts would remain less than significant. a.ii. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking? Parcels within the City are designated as “earthquake hazard parcels” and can be assumed that the Project site will be exposed to seismic activity; however, there are no known faults located under the Project site that would expose people or structures to adverse effects resulting from seismic ground shaking. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new buildings on the existing site that could have impacts from seismic ground shaking, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from seismic ground shaking, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Impacts from exposure of people or structures from seismic ground shaking would be less than significant a.iii. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? According to the according to the DOC’s Hazards Zone Map, no areas within the Project site are shown to be located within a liquefaction zone. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new buildings on the existing site that could have impacts from seismic ground shaking, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from seismic relate ground failures, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. While the Project itself would not expose people or structures to potential adverse effects from seismic-related ground failure, impacts would be less than significant a.iv. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides? Portions of the Project site are located within a landslide zone. To help mitigate potential hazards caused by landslides, Policy 1.1 from the City of Rolling Hills General Plan Safety Element restricts 59 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 43 City of Rolling Hills the expansion of existing development and construction of new development near active faults or landslide areas. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new buildings on the existing site that could have impacts from seismic ground shaking, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from potential landslides, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. While the Project as proposed would not expose people or structures to potential adverse effects from landslides, i mpacts would be less than significant. 60 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 44 City of Rolling Hills 61 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 45 City of Rolling Hills b. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new buildings on the existing site that could have result on loss of topsoil or soil erosion, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to soil loss or erosion, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Impacts would be less than significant. c. Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that is made unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on or offsite landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? The City of Rolling Hills Hazard Mitigation Plan notes that the majority of the City’s soil is composed of “Altamira-Shale” and basalt, both of which, when combined, could result in landslides due to the difference in permeability. Portions of the Project site are located in a landslide zone, but as mentioned, policies in the City’s General Plan Safety Element restricts new development from occurring within these zones. Furthermore, the DOC’s Hazards Zone map does not designate any areas of the Project site as a liquefaction zone. Portions of the Project site are located within a landslide zone (see Figure 4.7.1; Landslide Hazards). To help mitigate potential hazards caused by landslides, Policy 1.1 from the City of Rolling Hills General Plan Safety Element restricts the expansion of existing development and construction of new development near active faults or landslide areas. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new buildings on the existing site that could have impacts due to unstable soils, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from potential landslides, lateral spreading, or liquefaction, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Though the Project, as proposed, would not result in on – or – offsite landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse, impacts would be less than significant d. Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? 62 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 46 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new development that could be located on expansive soils on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts expansive soils, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Impacts would be less than significant. e. Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new development and therefore site excavations on the existing site the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to soils from the use of septic tanks or alternative waste disposal systems, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project, in itself, would not affect the need and availability of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems; therefore, there would be no impact. f. Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) defines paleontological resources as “any fossilized remains, traces, or imprints of organisms, preserved in or on the earth’s crust, that are of paleontological interest and that provide information about the history of life on earth.” The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new development and therefore site excavations on the existing site the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to paleontological resources, at this level of environmental review. 63 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 47 City of Rolling Hills Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Though the University of California, Berkeley, Museum of Paleontology localities database shows that there are no know paleontological resources in or around the Project site, and the proposed Project in itself would not directly or indirectly destroy resources, impacts would remain less than significant. MITIGATION MEASURES None required. 64 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 48 City of Rolling Hills 4.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significan t Impact No Impact Would the Project: x.Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? y.Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? SETTING Greenhouse gases (GHG) have been a major contributor to the effects of global climate change, causing an increase in “radiative forcing,” or a heating effect in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases are gases are made up primarily of four types of emissions: Carbon dioxide (CO2), is caused by burning fossil fuels, solid waste, trees and other biological materials; Methane (CH4) is emitted directly during the production and transport of coal, natural gas, and oil; Nitrous Oxide (N20) is produced during agricultural and industrial activities, as well as combustion of fossil fuels and solid waste and during treatment of wastewater; and Flourinated gases are caused by a variety of industrial processes and are emitted in smaller quantities but in a potent form of greenhouse gases that are referred to as High Global Warming Potential (GWP) gases. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), greenhouse gas emissions in the United States have increased by 3.7 percent since 1990, with the primary sources of emissions coming from transportation, electricity production, industry (including fossil fuels for energy), commercial and residential production of heat and handling of waste, agriculture, and land use and forestry. Figure 4.8.1, Total U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector in 2018 , demonstrates the total United States GHG emissions by economic sector in 2018; transportation is the leading source of GHG emissions as it contributes to the release of carbon dioxide, which was the primary pollutant emitted into the atmosphere in 2018 (Figure 4.8.2, Total Greenhouse Gas Emission in 2018). 65 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 49 City of Rolling Hills Figure 4.8.1: Total U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector in 2018 Source: https://www.epa.gov/ Figure 4.8.2: Greenhouse Gas Emission in 2018 Source: https://www.epa.gov/ 66 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 50 City of Rolling Hills In an effort to reduce the rate of global warming caused by GHG emissions, the State of California passed Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32), the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWS Act) of 2006, which implements a comprehensive, long-term approach to addressing climate change by requiring the State of California to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Accordingly, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has developed a Scoping Plan to set forth a strategy for California to meet its GHG reduction goals. In 2018, the City of Rolling Hills developed a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that focuses on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions within the City. In addition to its own policies, the CAP implements the goals and policies laid out in CARB’s Scoping Plan in accordance with AB 32. The City’s CAP advances these goals by streamlining efforts that establish specific initiatives and programs that target the reduction of GHG emissions. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new development that could directly or indirectly generate GHG emissions on the existing site the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from GHG emissions, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? The City of Rolling Hill’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) implements programs and initiatives that target the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG). This includes creating a City-wide Waste Plan that diverts about 75% percent of waste from landfills, and the implementation of urban greening by preserving and incorporating parks, forests, green roofs, local agriculture, street trees, and community gardens to create a “carbon sink” where greenhouse gas emissions are stored instead of being emitted into the atmosphere. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for uses on the existing site that could result in the emission of greenhouse gases, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts 67 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 51 City of Rolling Hills to the related to changes to the applicable air quality plans, at this level of environmental review. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards Future development at the Project site would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation, and would also be required to conform to all applicable City, State, and Federal standards pertaining to greenhouse gases. There would be less than significant impacts. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required 68 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 52 City of Rolling Hills 4.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: z.Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? aa.Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? bb.Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? cc.Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? dd.For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? ee.Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ff.Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires? SETTING The City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the City as prone to earthquakes, wildfires, droughts, and land movement. Due to its proximity to various fault lines (Figure 5: Fault Zones), the City may be most 69 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 53 City of Rolling Hills vulnerable to earthquake hazards. In an effort to reduce potential hazards caused by earthquakes, the State of California regulates development through implementation of Building Codes and by means of the Alquist Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act of 1972 (Alquist-Priolo Act). The Alquist-Priolo Act was passed to regulate development near active faults in order to mitigate the hazard of surface rupture. No areas within the City are located within an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone, and as such, the Project site also does not contain areas located near an Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone. Hazards resulting from earthquakes are further mitigated by the Seismic Hazard Mapping Act of 1990, which also tightens regulation for development projects within seismic-prone areas. A portion of the Project site has also been designated by the Department of Conservation (DOC) as a landslide zone (Figure 5: Fault Zone Map). Earthquakes are identified as a major hazard to potential for the City, as high magnitudes of ground-shaking can lead to liquefaction and landslides. The majority of the City is located within a landslide zone (Figure 6: Regional Fault Zone Map) with a region of the City called the Flying Triangle being an active landslide area. The City of Rolling Hills General Plan Safety Element outlines goals and policies that address development in areas susceptible to landslides. The City of Rolling Hills has not been identified as a drought hazard area. According to the updated November 5, 2020 U.S. Drought Monitor map, the City is not located in a drought intensity area. The City of Rolling Hills’ water resources are limited to external sources including the Metropolitan Water District through the West Basin Municipal Water District and California Water Service Company (Cal Water). No risks from hazardous materials or airport hazards have been identified to have an effect on the City due to its distance from the nearest airport and landfill. Along with the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), the City has developed a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to mitigate the risks associated with the identified wildfire hazards. The City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) and General Plan Safety Element further establishes policies and guidelines for hazard mitigation and preparedness, including methods for the proper disposal and diversion of potential hazardous materials, such as municipal waste DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project in itself would have no impact related to routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. 70 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 54 City of Rolling Hills 71 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 55 City of Rolling Hills 72 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 56 City of Rolling Hills 73 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 57 City of Rolling Hills b. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? The City of Rolling Hills Climate Action Plan (CAP) provides a guideline for the reduction and proper diversion of hazardous materials, including residential, community, and municipal waste that have the potential to release hazardous materials into the environment. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to the public from accidental release of hazardous materials into the environment, at level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be required to comply with all applicable City standards and also be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. While the Project as proposed, would not result in the accidental release of hazardous materials into the environment, impacts would remain less than significant. c. Would the project emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 0.25 mile of an existing or proposed school? The proposed Project is located on a Palos Verdes Unified School District school site with existing uses including Beach Cities Learning Center and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority. Rancho Del Mar High School has relocated and does not currently operate on the site. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Proposed Project in itself would not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 0.25 mile of an existing or proposed school; it will therefore have no impact. d. Would the project be located on a site included on a list of hazardous material sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? 74 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 58 City of Rolling Hills According to a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) GeoTracker search, there were three sites with leaking underground storage tanks (LUST sites) on and around the Project site (see Figure 7: Clean Up Sites). The sites were determined to contain gasoline and hydrocarbons resulting from leaking of underground storage tanks. Each of the three sites have been cleaned per SWRCB standards and are now designated by the SWRCB as “complete and case closed.” Furthermore, a search in the Superfund Enterprise Management Systems (SEMS) and Environmental Facts (Envirofacts) database did not produce any results showing that the Project site is on or near a hazardous waste facility. The closest hazardous waste site is located approximately three miles northeast of the Project site, at 26301 Crenshaw Boulevard in the City of Rolling Hills Estates. The Proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Impacts would be less than significant. e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? The nearest airport to the Project site is the Zamperini Field Airport located approximately 4 miles north of the Project site at 3301 Airport Drive in the City of Torrance. Although the Project site may experience occasional overhead flights, the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) does not designate the Project site as an airport Runway Protection Zone (RPZ). The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project would not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the Project area due to airport hazards and will not conflict with any existing airport land use plans. Therefore, the Proposed Project will have no impact. 75 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 59 City of Rolling Hills f. Would the project impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project in itself would have no impact related to adopted emergency evacuation or response plans. g. Would the project expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires? According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire), the City has been designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The City has taken a proactive role in preparing its residents for potential wildfires by developing the City of Rolling Hills Community Wildfires Protection Plan (CWPP). The Plan outlines fire mitigation strategies by emphasizing vegetation and electric powerline management, and “infrastructure hardening” where all structures will be required to have a class A roof by 2030. The CWPP also provides evacuation strategies that educates and prepares its residents for utilizing firefighting resources. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards, hazards mitigation plan, and emergency evacuation plan. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas related to potential wildland fires. Impacts would remain less than significant. MITIGATION MEASURES None required. 76 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 60 City of Rolling Hills 4.10Hydrology and Water Quality Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: gg. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality? hh.Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? ii.Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would: i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite; iii) create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or iv) impede or redirect flood flows? jj.In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? kk.Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan? SETTING Due to the City of Rolling Hill’s location atop a tertiary deposit of mudstones and diatomaceous shales, the City does not have any groundwater resources. The City receives its water sources from the Metropolitan 77 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 61 City of Rolling Hills Water District through the West Basin Municipal Water District (MWD) and the California Water Service Company (Cal Water). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Division of Drinking Water (DDW) regulates the amount of contaminates in water provided by public water systems to ensure that tap water is safe to drink. The City is located near the Pacific Ocean, but does not have any bodies of water within City boundaries and is not located in a State-designated risk area for tsunami inundation (as shown on the Tsunami Inundation Map for Emergency Planning Torrance Quadrangle/San Pedro Quadrangle). As such, the Project site does not contain any bodies of water that could potentially be impacted by stormwater runoff or discharge of pollutants. The City of Rolling Hills complies with the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972 and the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Porter-Cologne Act) to regulate the discharge of pollutants into other water resources. Title 17 of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code outlines the provisions for reducing pollutants in stormwater discharge and non-stormwater discharges to storm sewer systems. The City is located near the Pacific Ocean, but does not have any bodies of water within City boundaries and is not located in a State-designated risk area for tsunami inundation (as shown on the Tsunami Inundation Map for Emergency Planning Torrance Quadrangle/San Pedro Quadrangle). DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Additionally, new development projects on the Project site would be required to comply with the regulations of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) as required by Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to control direct stormwater discharges. The Project in itself would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise degrade surface or ground water quality, and would have no impact. b. Would the project substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? 78 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 62 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Since the City does not have a supply of groundwater resources due to its location atop ridges and canyons, the Project as proposed, would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge, and impacts would remain less than significant. c.(i) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from changes to drainage at the Project site, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be required to comply with all applicable City standards and also be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area that could result in erosion of siltation; impacts would be less than significant. c.(ii) Would the project substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design 79 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 63 City of Rolling Hills standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from changes to drainage at the Project site, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would required to comply with all applicable City standards and also be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Project would not substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff that would create flooding on – or off-site. Impacts would be less than significant. c.(iii) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner that would create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from changes to drainage patterns and water runoff at the Project site, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be required to comply with all applicable City standards and also be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Impacts would be less than significant. c.(iv) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner that would impede or redirect flood flows? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from changes to drainage patterns that could impede or redirect flood flows at the Project site, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be required to comply with all applicable City standards and also be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Impacts would be less than significant. 80 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 64 City of Rolling Hills d. Would the project in flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation? The Project site is located less than two miles from the Pacific Ocean; however, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) lists the City as an “area of minimal flood hazard”. Additionally, there are no other large bodies of water with the City of Rolling. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from floods, tsunamis, seiche zones or pollutant release from project inundation, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Impacts are less than significant. e. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to water quality, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. These future uses would remain consistent with the City’s existing land use plan, policy or regulations and would not result in environmental effects. Therefore, there would be no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 81 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 65 City of Rolling Hills 4.11Land Use and Planning Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significan t Impact No Impact Would the Project: ll.Physically divide an established community? mm.Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? SETTING The City of Rolling Hills is primarily a residential community with large acre lots, equestrian trails, tennis courts and walking trails located over a 2.98 square mile area. Residential uses account for about 1,637 acres of the total 1,909 acres (approximate) of land within the City, leaving about 176 acres available for an additional 59 single-family dwelling units. About 33 acres of land within the City are used for recreation uses, while educational uses utilize about 30 acres. Public or Rolling Hills Community Association owned land uses account for about 5.5 acres of the City’s total land area. The land uses include the area around the City’s Civic Center and two City owned equestrian riding rings. The City also includes about 203 acres of vacant land. The general topography of the area consists of rolling hillsides that are subject to landslides. The Project site encompasses the approximate 30-acre education use parcel owned by the Palos Verdes Peninsula School District. Uses on this site include facilities for the Rancho Del Mar Continuation High School, the Beach Cities Learning Center, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority. Access to the Project site is through a private roadway that veers off Crest Road West. A few unpaved interval roadways traverse the site. The site slopes from east to west, from the Beach Cities Learning Center to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority, with an approximate 38 feet drop from one end of the Project site to the other. Vegetation on-site consists of a few trees around the school sites and a mix of grasses and paved areas. The portion of the PVP Transit Authority site is primarily paved, with few buildings, parking areas and storage buildings. The site is currently zoned Residential Agriculture Suburban-2-Acres (RAS-2) with a General Plan Land Use Designation of very-low density residential with 2+ net acres/dwelling unit. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project physically divide an established community? 82 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 66 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. These future uses would remain consistent with the City’s existing land use plan, policy or regulations and would not result in environmental effects. Therefore, the proposed Project would not physically divide an established community and there would be no impact. b. Would the project cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for future development on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. These future uses would remain consistent with the City’s existing land use plan, policy or regulations and would not result in environmental effects. Therefore, there would be no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None required. 83 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 67 City of Rolling Hills 4.12Mineral Resources Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: nn.Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? oo.Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? SETTING Mineral resources typically include oil and gas deposits, and nonfuel deposit such metals boron compounds, clays, limestone, gypsum, salt, sand, gravel, and crushed stone. California is the largest producer of sand and gravel in the United States and Los Angeles County area has large quantities of sand and gravel. The California Department of Conservation provides guidelines for the classification and designation of mineral lands and separates Mineral Resource Zones (MRZ) into six categories: MRZ-1; MRZ-2a; MRZ-2b; MRZ-3a; MRZ-3b; and MRZ-4. MRZ-1 zones are areas where adequate geologic information indicates that no significant mineral deposits are present, or where it is judged that little likelihood exists for their presence. MRZ-2a zones are areas underlain by mineral deposits where geologic data show that significant measured or indicated resources are present. As shown on the diagram of the California Mineral Land Classification System, Areas classified MRZ-2a contain discovered mineral deposits that are either measured or indicated reserves as determined by such evidence as drilling records, sample analysis, surface exposure, and mine information. Land included in the MRZ-2a category is of prime importance because it contains known economic mineral deposits. A typical MRZ-2a area would include an operating mine, or an area where extensive sampling indicates the presence of a significant mineral deposit. MRZ-2b zones are areas underlain by mineral deposits where geologic information indicates that significant inferred resources are present. Areas classified MRZ-2b contain discovered deposits that are either inferred reserves or deposits that are presently sub-economic as determined by limited sample analysis, exposure, and past mining history. Typical MRZ-2b area would include sites where there are good geologic reasons to believe that an extension of an operating mine exists or where there is an exposure of mineralization of economic importance. MRZ-3a zones are areas containing known mineral deposits that may qualify as mineral resources. MRZ- 3a areas are considered to have a moderate potential for the discovery of economic mineral deposits. MRZ-3 84 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 68 City of Rolling Hills An example of a MRZ-3a area would be where there is direct evidence of a surface exposure of a geologic unit, such as a limestone body, known to be or to contain a mineral resource elsewhere but has not been sampled or tested at the current location. MRZ-3b zones are areas containing inferred mineral deposits that may qualify as mineral resources. Land classified MRZ-3b represents areas in geologic settings which appear to be favorable environments for the occurrence of specific mineral deposits, such as areas where indirect evidence exists for a geophysical or geochemical anomaly along a permissible structure indicating the possible presence of a mineral deposit MRZ-4 zones are areas where geologic information does not rule out either the presence or absence of mineral resources. The distinction between the MRZ-1 and MRZ-4 categories is important for land-use considerations. The City of Rolling Hills has been identified by the California Division of Mines and Geology as being located in Mineral Resource Zone 1 (MRZ-1), which determines that the City does not have significant mineral deposits and that there is little likelihood for their presence. The City’s General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element also does not identify any mineral resources or mines the City of Rolling Hills area. Consequently, the Project site does not contain any significant mineral deposits. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While there may be proposed changes at the Project site in the future, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts at this level of environmental review and future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas. However, sincere there are no known mineral resources sites in the City limits, there would be no impact. b. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? 85 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 69 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While there may be proposed changes at the Project site in the future, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts at this level of environmental review and future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas. However, sincere there are no known mineral resources sites in the City limits, there would be no loss of a locally known mineral resource and there would therefore be no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 86 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 70 City of Rolling Hills 4.13Noise Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: pp.Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? qq.Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? rr.For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? SETTING Noise is typically defined as any disturbing or unwanted sound that interferes or harms humans or wildlife. Sound becomes unwanted when unwanted when it interferes with daily activities such as sleeping, conversation, or disrupts or diminishes one’s quality of life. The health effects associated with noise are often related to stress and stress-related illnesses such as high blood pressure, speech interference, hearing and sleep loss, and disruption of productivity. Just like air pollution or water pollution, noise can just as much cause substantial environmental impacts that become a source of pollution. The City of Rolling Hills generally has a quiet sound environment with very few sources of noise. Such sources of noise within the City include transportation noise from Palos Verdes Drive located on the northern boundary of the City, aircraft noise from occasional overfly of small aircrafts from Torrance Airport located to the north of the City, and stationary noise from pool equipment, air conditioners, music, leaf blowers, tennis courts, and paddle tennis courts. Noise Sensitive Receptors in the City include the public school located on the western boundary of the City, and as an entirely residential community, all of the City of Rolling Hills can be considered noise sensitive. To ensure its residents are protected from excessive noise pollution, the City’s General Plan Noise Element includes goals and policies that address existing noise conflicts as well as forecasted noise pollution from future development and other environmental source. 87 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 71 City of Rolling Hills DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project generate a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Ambient noise is defined as all the noise that is present in a given environment and is often referred to as “background noise.” The levels of ambient noise can have substantial health and safety implications if noise levels are not abated and properly mandated. The City has remained an exclusively residential community where a quiet rural atmosphere has been maintained. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for taller multi-family structures on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Since the Proposed Project in itself would not generate a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels, there would be no impact. b. Would the project generate excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? Groundborne vibration and noise are typically generated from roadway traffic and construction activities. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for residential and related uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Proposed Project would not generate excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels; there would be no impact. c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? 88 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 72 City of Rolling Hills The nearest airport from the Project site is Torrance Airport and is located more than two miles, or approximately more than four miles northeast of the Project site. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for residential and related uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Proposed Project in itself would not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive airport noise levels, and there would be no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 89 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 73 City of Rolling Hills 4.14Population and Housing Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: ss.Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? tt.Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? SETTING The City of Rolling Hills is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County. Incorporated in 1957, the City has a rural an equestrian character, with large lots, equestrian trails and open space areas. There is approximately 200 acres of vacant land in the City. As of 2018, the City had a population of approximately 1,939, according to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)’s Local Profiles Report for the City. This is an increase of 79 people from the SCAG estimate of 1,860 people in 2010, and an increase of 68 people from the California Department of Finance (DOF) estimates for 2000. The City is primarily Non-Hispanic White (about 72%), with a small mix of Asians (at 16%), African Americans, Native Americans and Pacific Islander (approximately 12%). According to the SCAG report, housing type in the City is predominantly single family residential (99%) with one multi-family unit (0.1% of the total housing stock). Development in the City of Rolling Hills is controlled by Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). These limit development in the City to single family residences on once-acre and two-acre lots. While the City has been primarily built out, there are some limited opportunities for growth and new housing. According to the City’s Housing Element, about 89% of the City’s residents commuted outside the City to work, while about 11% of residences worked from home. According the SCAG’s Local Profiles Report for the City of Rolling Hills, there were 0.5 permits per 1,000 residents in 2000, and no permits issued for residential units in 2018. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? 90 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 74 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Proposed Project could eventually induce unplanned population growth in the area by allowing future new homes. Impacts would therefore remain less than significant. b. Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific, at this level of environmental review. Moreover, there are currently no existing housing or people on the Project site. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would therefore be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Proposed Project in itself would not displace any existing housing or people and there would be no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None required. 91 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 75 City of Rolling Hills 4.15Public Services Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: uu.Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: i. Fire protection? ii. Police protection? iii. Schools? iv. Parks v. Other public facilities? SETTING The City of Rolling Hills is primarily a residential community with very few public facilities within its boundaries. Public services are provided to the City by the Los Angeles County Fire Department; Station No. 56, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LACSD) (located in the City of Lomita); and the Palos Verdes Unified School District (PVUSD). Storm Hill Park is the only park facility located within the City, and there are no libraries within City boundaries. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) Station 56 is located within City boundaries at 12 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California 90274, approximately half a mile to the east of the Project site. The LACFD works closely with the City to prepare and educate the community on evacuation procedures, creating defensible space around a home and on retrofitting a home with fire-resistant materials. The City also contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and is served by the Lomita Station located outside of City boundaries at 2623 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, California, 90717, approximately five miles north of the City. The City of Rolling Hills is served by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD), with school levels ranging from elementary to adult education. An existing public high school facility, the Rancho Del Mar High School, is the only school facility located in the City. However, the school has moved 92 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 76 City of Rolling Hills its operations to a new location outside of the City, approximately seven miles to the northwest, at 375 Via Almar in the City of Palos Verdes Estates. Although the City has a large inventory of open space areas such as bridle trails and tennis courts, there is only one area within the city that is designated as a park. Storm Hill Park is located on the northwestern border of the City at Storm Hill Lane where approximately 25 miles of private equestrian trails are located and are maintained by the City of Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA). Trails are open to both residents and non-residents. Non-residents are required to obtain a permit from the City prior to utilizing the trails. Library services are offered through the Palos Verdes Library District at three locations outside of the City: Peninsula Center Library at 701 Silver Spur Road in the community of the City of Rolling Hills Estates, approximately two miles northwest of the City; Malaga Cove Library located in the City of Palos Verdes Estates, at 2400 Via Campesina, about six miles northwest of the City; and Miralest Library located in City of Rancho Palos Verdes, at 29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, about three miles west of the City of Rolling Hills. The Project site is located on an existing school site where Rancho Del Mar High School previously operated. The High School has relocated its operations, but the facility remains on the site, along with Beach Cities Learning Center and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority (PVPTA), which are both still operating on the Project site. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.i. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered fire protection facilities, or the need for new or physically altered fire protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives? The City’s fire protection, rescue services, and medical services are provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) Fire Station No. 56 is the nearest fire station to the Project site, and is located at 12 Crest Road West, about 1.2 miles southeast of the Project Site. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future would allow new buildings and additional people on the existing site that could incrementally increase the demand for fire protection services, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards, hazards mitigation plan, and emergency evacuation plan. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site- specific impacts to fire protection services or utilities, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own 93 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 77 City of Rolling Hills environmental reviews for all issue areas including fire emergency response. There would be no impact. a.ii. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered police protection facilities, or the need for new or physically altered police protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives? The City of Rolling Hills receives police protection services from the Lomita Station of the Los Angeles County Sherriff Department (LACSD). The Lomita Station is located at 26123 Narbonne Avenue in the City of Lomita, approximately 5.2 miles northeast of the Project site. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings and additional people on the existing site that could incrementally increase the demand for police protection services, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to potential additional police protection facilities or services or utilities, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas including police protection services, and there would be no impact. a.iii. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered schools, or the need for new or physically altered schools, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives? The proposed Project is a change in zoning classification of the Palos Verdes Unified School District site at 38 Crest Road West. The school site is currently occupied by a high school facility, a learning center, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings and additional people on the existing site that could incrementally increase the demand for additional school facilities and services, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to fire protection services or utilities, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would 94 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 78 City of Rolling Hills be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas including additional school facilities, if needed. There would be no impact. a.iv.Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered parks, or the need for new or physically altered parks, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios or other performance objectives? The City has several areas that serve recreational purposes for both residents and non-residents. There are currently three tennis courts, eight-acres of City-owned open space, equestrian facilities, and approximately 25 miles of private trails for horseback riders and pedestrians. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings and additional people on the existing site which could incrementally increase the demand for recreational uses, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to recreational facilities, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas including future recreational uses. Since there would be no substantial adverse physical impacts on parks, the proposed Project would have no impact. a.v. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered public facilities, or the need for new or physically altered public facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for other public facilities? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings and additional people on the existing site and that could result in the need for new or altered public facilities, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to public facilities, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas and there would be no impact. The proposed Project would therefore have no impact. 95 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 79 City of Rolling Hills MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 96 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 80 City of Rolling Hills 4.16Recreation Would the Project: Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact vv.Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? ww.Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? SETTING The City of Rolling Hills abound in recreational opportunities, from publicly owned open space areas, tennis courts and equestrian trails, to hillside open spaces. There are three tennis courts owned by the City and two equestrian riding rings within the City. Approximately 25-30 miles of private equestrian trails operated by the Rolling Hills Community Association are open to riders and joggers from the City as well as neighboring jurisdictions. Due to the topography in the City of Rolling Hills, a substantial portion of the area has steep hillsides and canyons. In addition to outdoor recreational opportunities, the City also offers its residents various exclusive recreational club privileges. The Caballeros group was initially formed for residents who shared an interest in horseback riding. Today, the Group has a network of people, both riders and non-riders, who come together to continue to share their interests in both horseback riding as well as in maintaining the trails within the City. The City also hosts a Tennis Club and Social Club that allows both old and new residents to participate in tournaments, monthly socials, annual exhibition matches, holiday parties, and weekend getaways. The Women’s Community Club of Rolling Hills also hosts a number of events for the City, including Children’s Easter and Holiday parties, Spring Tea, luncheons, and neighborhood meetings. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future would allow for population growth, additional buildings and potentially new recreation uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize 97 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 81 City of Rolling Hills any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to the physical deterioration of neighborhood or regional parks, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. In addition, any future land uses that may include parks and recreational facilities would be subject to a project-by-project impact analysis. The proposed Project would therefore have a less than significant impact. b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The proposed Project in itself does not include the construction or expansion of recreational facilities. As mentioned in the discussion above, the proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for population growth, new buildings and potentially the construction or expansion of new recreation uses on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards, and would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Any future land uses that could require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities may have physical effects on the environment. However, these facilities would be subject to a project-by-project impact analysis, and the proposed Project would therefore have a less than significant impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 98 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 82 City of Rolling Hills 4.17 Transportation/Traffic Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: xx.Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? yy.Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? zz.Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? aaa. Result in inadequate emergency access? SETTING The City of Rolling Hills has a unique street system that consists exclusively of private roadways, which are the easements owned by the City of Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA), created for recreational purposes. These private streets include a combination of pathways for vehicles, bicycles, horses, and pedestrians. There are five major collector streets in the City: Portuguese Bend Road, Crest Road, Eastfield Drive, Southfield Drive, and Saddleback Road. Parking is allowed on the shoulder areas along some portions of collector roads where landscaping is not prohibitive, but the majority of off-street parking is provided in conjunction with City residents The Palos Verdes Peninsula (PVP) Transit Authority is located within the City at 38 Crest Road West but does not provide direct transit services for the City since the roadways are all private. Transit services are provided by the Regional Transit District (RTD) along Palos Verdes Drive North located on the southern perimeter of the City of Rolling Hills, located outside of its boundaries. According the City’s General Plan Circulation Element, there are approximately 25 miles of equestrian/hiking trails provided within the community of Rolling Hills on private property easements where motorists and bicyclists are prohibited. Pedestrians can utilize the trail system as there are no sidewalks provided along the collector roads. 99 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 83 City of Rolling Hills DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Would the project conflict with a program plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? The City’s General Plan Circulation Element addresses goals and policies that enforces a safe and efficient circulation system to help protect and maintain the existing private roadways that run throughout the City. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for uses on the existing site that could have an impact on the City’s existing circulation system, as a policy-level document, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates, the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to the related to changes to the applicable air quality plans, at this level of environmental review. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The proposed Project in itself does not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or strategy addressing the City of Rolling Hills’ existing circulation system, plan, ordinance; there would be no impact. b. Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b) provides specific considerations for determining whether or a project would have transportation impacts and identifies vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as the appropriate measure of transportation impacts. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new uses and associated transportation uses, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development, at this current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The proposed Project would have less than significant impacts in relation with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b). 100 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 84 City of Rolling Hills c. Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible use (e.g., farm equipment)? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new buildings with unique design features, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from transportation related geometric design features, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Though the proposed Project in itself would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible use (e.g., farm equipment). Impacts would be less than significant. d. Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? Existing emergency access is provided to the Project site via a private access road that branches off from Crest Road West. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for additional population and therefore access needs for emergency vehicles and services on the existing site, as a policy-level document, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates, the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The proposed Project in would not result in inadequate emergency access and would have no impact. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 101 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 85 City of Rolling Hills 4.18 Tribal Cultural Resources Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: bbb.Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: i. Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k). ii.A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. SETTING The State of California Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52) for Native American Consultation requires the Lead Agency for any project to consult with all California Native American tribes, traditionally and culturally associated with the project area. AB 52 and Senate Bill (SB) 18 allows for associated California Native American Tribes to aid in the protection of tribal and cultural resources affecting the Project site by providing recommendations for mitigation and protection. Under AB 52, agencies proposing a Project that requires a Notice of Preparation, Notice of Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or Notice of Negative Declaration (ND) are required to establish consultation with tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated to the geographic area where a project is located. Tribes notified under the requirements of AB 52 have 30 days to respond in writing of their request for consultation on the proposed project. Under AB 52, SB 18 applies to lead agencies proposing to adopt or amend a General Plan, Specific Plan or Open Space Designations. Like AB 52, SB 18 requires that local governments contact tribes about the opportunity to 102 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 86 City of Rolling Hills consult on a proposed project; however, instead of 30 days to respond, tribes have 90 days to request consultation. In compliance with AB 52, the City, as the Lead Agency for this Project distributed project notification letters to the following six tribes on October 16 and 17, 2020: Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation; Gabrieleno/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians; Gabrieleno/Tongva Nation; Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council; Gabrielino/Tongva Tribe; and Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Should any Native American tribes seek consultation with the City of Rolling Hills, under the requirements of SB 18, the City will commence tribal consultation at that time. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.i. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource as defined in Public Resources Code 21074 that is listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k)? The City of Rolling Hills is not currently listed on the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in PRC Code section §5020.1(k). The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new development and therefore site excavations on the existing site the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to tribal cultural resources, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Additionally, while the six afore-mentioned Native American tribes were notified of this particular Project, each future redevelopment project at the proposed Project site would entail its own tribal consultation. The proposed Project in itself would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal resources and therefore there would be less than significant impact. a.ii. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow for new development and therefore site excavations on the existing site the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current 103 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 87 City of Rolling Hills time All future development resulting from the creation of the overlay zone, the proposed zoning and implementation of the Land Use Element updates would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to tribal cultural resources, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. Additionally, while the six afore-mentioned Native American tribes were notified of this particular Project, each future redevelopment project at the proposed Project site would entail its own tribal consultation. The proposed Project in itself would not have a substantial adverse change on the significance in a California Native Tribal resource and therefore there would be less than significant impacts. MITIGATION MEASURES None required. 104 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 88 City of Rolling Hills 4.19Utilities and Service Systems Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact Would the Project: ccc.Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? ddd.Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? eee.Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? fff.Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? ggg.Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? SETTING The City of Rolling Hills has adopted the appropriate sections of the Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code (Title 11) and the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code (Title 28). In 2018, the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Los Angeles County (County) in order to be covered under the County’s Local Agency Management Program’s (LAMP) provisions and restrictions. As a result, the City is covered under the provisions and restrictions of LAMP and maintenance and installation of all onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) is authorized to be done by the Department of Public Health (DPH). LAMP also authorizes the Department of Public Health (DPH) to implement alternate standards including the conditions that allow DPH to issue operating permits for Non-Conventional Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (NOWTS). The City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code defines NOWTS as an onsite wastewater treatment system that utilizes one or more supplemental treatment components to provide further treatment of sewage effluent prior to discharging into the dispersal system. Supplemental 105 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 89 City of Rolling Hills treatment components can include a three-compartment treatment tank, aerator, filter pods, pump, ultraviolet disinfection, clarifier, and effluent filtration. Without the adoption of the LAMP, residents whose properties do not meet the requirements for the installation of a low risk system would be required to apply for a Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) permit from the local Water Board, pay annual fees to the Water Board, and comply with quarterly monitoring requirements. The City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code also outlines provisions for domestic wastewater, defining it as wastewater normally discharged from plumbing fixtures, appliances, and other household and commercial devices including toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs. Strict provisions on the requirements for onsite wastewater treatment systems are outlined in the City’s Zoning Code, ensuring that construction plans proposing a new OWTS are thoroughly reviewed prior to approval and issuance of permits. The Code further enforces the discharge of toxic materials or liquids that flow onto the surface of any land or body of water. The Project site is located on an existing school site that is developed with existing structures and has an established utilities system that serves the site. Any future development on the Project site would be required to comply with the existing City and County standards for the maintenance of the existing utility systems. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a.Would the project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings on the existing site that may require water, wastewater storm drainage, electric power, natural as, or telecommunications facilities, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. Since there are no new land development project involved specific to the proposed Project under evaluation, there would be no requirement for the construction or relocation of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site- specific impacts from the relocation or constructions of water, wastewater, storm drainage, power, gas, or telecommunications facilities, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all of these issue areas related to utilities and service systems. Impacts would be less than significant. b. Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? 106 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 90 City of Rolling Hills The Project site is currently developed with Del Mar High School, Beach Cities Learning Center and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority, where water supply facilities are already established and maintained. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new development and therefore potential future need for sufficient water supplies on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards, hazards mitigation plan, and emergency evacuation plan. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to water supply levels, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas related to the availability of water supply; impacts would therefore be less than significant. c. Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new uses on the existing site that may affect wastewater capacity, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to future wastewater demand, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas including fire pollutant risks. Impacts would be less than significant. d. Generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? 107 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 91 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to existing local infrastructure, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for issue areas related to the capacity of local infrastructure. While the Proposed Project would not create excess solid waste or impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals; impacts would be less than significant. e. Would the project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future would allow for additional development on the site and therefore the potential future need for solid waste facilities, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards. As a policy level document, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to solid waste facilities, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The Proposed Project in itself would not generate solid waste. Therefore, the Project could have effects on federal, state, or local management and reduction statutes that regulate solid waste, impacts would be less than significant. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 108 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 92 City of Rolling Hills 4.20Wildfire Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project: a)Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? b)Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? c)Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? d)Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? SETTING The State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) maps areas of fire hazards based on a number of factors such as terrain, slope, weather, fuels, and other. A Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map allows an area to evaluate wildfire hazards based on their degree of severity (very high, high, and moderate). Though FHSZs cannot predict where potential wildfire may occur, they do identify areas where wildfire hazards may be severe and therefore cause greater damages to life and property. All local jurisdictions in California are required to identify their areas of Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) which are based on vegetation density, slope severity, fire weather, and other factors. CAL FIRE identifies three fire hazard zones based on increasing severity from fires – moderate, high, and very high. 109 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 93 City of Rolling Hills Wildfire protection in California is the responsibility of the State and local governments, as well as the federal government. The State of California has therefore prepared FHSZ maps to evaluate likely risks for wildfire over a 30-50 year period. Lands where the State has financial responsibility for wildland fire protection are designated as State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs). Typically, Moderate, high, and very high FHSZs are found in SRAS where the State has financial responsibility for fire protection and prevention. SRAs are areas where the State of California has financial responsibility for fire protection, while LRAs include incorporated cities, cultivated lands, and even desert areas. Fire protection for LRAs are typically provided by fire protection districts, a jurisdiction’s fire department, or by CAL FIRE under contract to local governments. The City of Rolling Hills is located in Very High Fire Standard Severity Zone (VHFSSZ), as determined by CAL FIRE. The City prepared a Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2019 which included discussions for wildfire hazards, as well as a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) in July 2020. As a designated VHFSSZ (see Figure 8: Fire Hazards) the City is vulnerable to brush fire hazards. Steep hillsides, cliffs and canyons along with vast areas of native and non-native vegetation. The severe risks to loss of life or injury, destruction of buildings, road closures, and loss of domestic animals as well as wildlife, among others, are some of the main effects of wildfires. The City of Rolling Hills has adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) in 2019, as well as a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) in July 2020. Based on the community’s concerns regarding fire fuel in the canyon areas of the City, fire mitigation strategies were developed from a variety of sources, the City has developed best strategies to implement to help mitigate wildfires caused by fire fuel. Additionally, the City has coordinated with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to develop options in dealing with vegetation management, including infrastructure hardening, vegetation management, maintenance of electric power lines, and inspections and enforcement. The City of Rolling Hills Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) also identifies wildfires as a potential hazard within the City and includes discussions on the community’s wildfire issues. Through its contract with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the City requires and administers precautionary measures to create defensible space for all properties within the City, particularly in the maintenance of structures and vegetation. The HMP further enforces the goals of wildfire mitigation that are consistent with the City’s CWPP, with policies implemented to reduce threats to public safety and protect property from brush fire hazards. 110 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 94 City of Rolling Hills 111 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 95 City of Rolling Hills DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards, hazards mitigation plan, and emergency evacuation plan. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts to emergency response plans, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas including fire emergency response. Though the proposed Project in itself would not by itself impair any emergency response and evacuations plans, the Project site’s location in a VHFSSZ impact would result in a less than significant impact. b. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone . While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards, hazards mitigation plan, and emergency evacuation plan. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from wildfire risks and exposure to pollutant concentrations form wildfires, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all issue areas including fire pollutant risks. The Proposed Project site’s location in a VHFSSZ would result in a less than significant impact. c. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? Even though the City is located in a Very High Fire Standard Severity Zone, the Project site is primarily developed with urban uses related to schools and a public transit facility. The proposed Project 112 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 96 City of Rolling Hills includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards, hazards mitigation plan, and emergency evacuation plan. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site- specific impacts to wildfire risks from future maintenance or installation of infrastructure, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all wildfire related issue areas; however, the proposed Project site’s location in a VHFSSZ would result in a less than significant impact. d. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? The Project site is primarily developed with urban uses related to schools and a public transit facility and is located in a Very High Fire Standard Severity Zone. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes in the future, would allow new buildings on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development at the current time. All future development resulting from the implementation of the Land Use Element updates and zoning changes would be required to comply with the City’s General Plan policies, Zoning Code, and Design standards, hazards mitigation plan, and emergency evacuation plan. As policy level documents, it is not possible to assess potential site-specific impacts from post-fire slope instability or drainage changes, at this level of environmental review. Future land uses that would occur as a result of the Proposed Project would be subject to their own environmental reviews for all wildfire related issue areas; however, since the proposed Project site is located in a VHFSSZ, impacts would remain less than significant. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 113 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 97 City of Rolling Hills 4.20 MANDATORY SIGNIFICANCE OF FINDINGS Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Less than Significant Impact No Impact hhh.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, substantially 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? iii.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)? jjj.Does the Project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? SETTING As discussed in Section 1, Aesthetics, the City of Rolling Hills is beautiful wooded City with scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, city lights, and Los Angeles Harbor. In order to preserve the aesthetics and natural resources that characterize the City, goals and policies are enforced throughout the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and other local management plans. Residence adhere strictly to these policies to maintain the quality of the environment and the continued preservation of the plant and wildlife within the City. DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS a. Does the project have the potential to substantially 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, substantially 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? 114 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 98 City of Rolling Hills The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new developments on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The proposed Project would not substantially degrade the quality of the environment or have an effect on the fish and wildlife population within the City; there would be no impact. b. 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)? Cumulative development in the City consists primarily of single-family residences, with the exception of City Hall, Los Angeles County Fire Department Station (LACFD) No. 56, Rancho Del Mar High School, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority. The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new buildings on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The proposed Project would not have impacts that are cumulatively considerable; there would be no impact. c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? The proposed Project includes the following components: a) update to the General Plan Land Use Element text and Map; b) related Zoning Ordinance text and map amendments; and c) the creation and adoption of new Overlay Zone, Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. While these proposed changes would allow for new buildings on the existing site, the Project in itself does not propose or authorize any new development. Future land uses that would occur pursuant to the creation of the overlay zone and the proposed zoning and General Plan amendments would be subject to their own environmental reviews per CEQA regulation. The proposed Project would have no impact on the environment that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. MITIGATION MEASURES None Required. 115 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 99 City of Rolling Hills 5.0 REFERENCES DOCUMENTS Air Quality Management District. 2016. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) Attainment Status for South Coast Air Basin. South Coast Air Quality Management District. Air Quality Management District. 2017. 2016 Air Quality Management Plan. South Coast Air Quality Management District California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2020. Public Resources Code 21000–21189. California Department of Conservation (DOC). 2019. The Williamson Act Status Report 2016-17. United States. California Department of Conservations (DOC). 2000. Guidelines for Classification and Designation of Mineral Lands. State of California. California Water Service. 2018. 2018 Water Quality Report. Rancho Dominguez District, California. 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United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2020. <https://www.epa.gov/enviro/sems-search> accessed October 2020. 119 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 103 City of Rolling Hills 120 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 104 City of Rolling Hills 121 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 105 City of Rolling Hills 122 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 106 City of Rolling Hills 123 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 107 City of Rolling Hills 124 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 108 City of Rolling Hills 125 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 109 City of Rolling Hills 126 City of Rolling Hills Rancho Del Mar Affordable Housing Overlay Zone Initial Study/Negative Declaration November 2020 P a g e | 110 City of Rolling Hills 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 RESOLUTION NO. 1270 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01, AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND LAND USE POLICY MAP TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING; AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RECITALS A.Pursuant to its obligation under Government Code § 65583.2, the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills needs to amend its Land Use Element and Land Use Policy Map of the City of Rolling Hills General Plan (“General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01”) to allow multifamily housing, single room occupancy, and emergency shelters; B. The proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01 was sent to affected public entities for their review and comment; C. The proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01 was reviewed, studied, and found to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); D. On December 22, 2020, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, written public comments, and oral public testimony regarding the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01 and recommended approval and adoption to the City Council; E. On January 6, 2021, the City gave public notice of the consideration of a proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01 by publishing notice in the Torrance Daily Breeze, a newspaper of general circulation; F. On January 25, 2021, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, written public comments, and oral public testimony regarding the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01. The City Council continued the public hearing to its February 8, 2021 meeting; G. On February 8, 2021, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony concerning proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: 154 City Council Resolution No. 1270 Page 2 Section 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION (CEQA): An Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 2020-01 has been prepared, processed, and noticed in accordance with CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) for General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01. Pursuant to Section 15070, et seq of the CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Upon the basis of all of the evidence in the record, the City Council finds that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City Council and hereby approves the Negative Declaration. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01, Amending the Land Use Element and Land Use Policy Map (Exhibit A), based upon the following findings: A.The Land Use Element Amendment and Land Use Policy Map Amendment appropriately update these two portions of the General Plan to address current legal developments and required updates and to provide for integration and consistency with the General Plan. B.The Land Use Element Amendment and Land Use Policy Map Amendment provide for development within the City that is consistent or compatible with the General Plan and all of the other elements of the General Plan. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2021 by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstaining: Absent: _________________________ Jeff Pieper, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________ Elaine Jeng, P.E. Acting City Clerk Attachments: Exhibit A: Land Use Element Amendment and Land Use Policy Map Amendment to the Rolling Hills General Plan 155 LAND USE ELEMENT LAND USE ELEMENT Rolling Hills General Plan EXHIBIT A 156 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page -i- INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose of the Element ...................................................................................................... 1 Relationship to Other Elements ......................................................................................... 2 EXISTING LAND USE ................................................................................................................ 3 Residential.......................................................................................................................... 3 TABLE LU-1 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS EXISTING LAND USE INVENTORY January 1989 ...................................................................... 1 Public/Association-Owned Facilities ................................................................................. 1 Education ........................................................................................................................... 1 Recreation .......................................................................................................................... 1 Vacant Land ....................................................................................................................... 1 SIGNIFICANT LAND USE ISSUES ........................................................................................... 3 OVERVIEW OF LAND USE PLAN ............................................................................................ 4 Residential Land Uses........................................................................................................ 4 Civic Center ....................................................................................................................... 4 TABLE LU-2 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GENERAL PLAN LAND USE CATEGORIES .................................................................................. 5 Publicly-Owned Open Space ............................................................................................. 6 Landslide Hazard Overlay ................................................................................................. 6 Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay………………………………………….6 Implications of Land Use Policy........................................................................................ 7 TABLE LU-3 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTIMATED GENERAL PLAN BUILDOUT NET INCREASE IN DEVELOPMENT................... 8 GOALS AND POLICIES .............................................................................................................. 9 157 LAND USE ELEMENT LAND USE ELEMENT INTRODUCTION The City of Rolling Hills enjoys the advantages of being located on the San Pedro Hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, including cool sea breezes and low concentrations of smog in the summer months, more sunshine due to its elevation above much of the coastal fog, and commanding views of the Pacific Ocean and Los Angeles Basin. Due to its coastal location, Rolling Hills has been able to avoid many of the air quality and traffic problems associated with growth in the Los Angeles area. However, geologic hazards have greatly affected properties within Rolling Hills and have forced the City to examine development policies within certain areas of the community. This Land Use Element describes official City policy for the location of land uses and their orderly growth and development. It serves as a guide for public officials and citizens to determine the best uses of lands within the City. To the private citizen, the Land Use Element will set forth the type of neighborhood he or she can expect to live in, the location and type of public facilities available, and the time and distance required for travel to necessary activities. Public officials will use the Land Use Element as a guide for placement of public facilities and services, and for directing new development. The Element also serves as a basis for definition of short-range and long-range capital improvement programs. Purpose of the Element The intent of the Land Use Element is to describe present and projected land use activity within Rolling Hills. The Element also addresses crucial issues concerning the relationship between land uses and environmental quality, potential hazards, and social and economic objectives. In accordance with the State of California General Plan Guidelines, the Land Use Element serves the following purposes: o Identifies land use issues; o Provides a statement of land use policies and proposals, distinguishing, when appropriate, between short, middle and long- term periods of fulfillment; o Describes land use density and land use intensities provided for under the Plan, including the relationships of such uses to social, environmental and economic goals and objectives; o Provides for standards and criteria for physical development within each use area with consideration for land capacity; and 158 LAND USE ELEMENT o Describes and depicts land use patterns provided for under the Plan. In response to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (“HCD”) December 28, 2018 letter regarding the City’s noncompliance with the State Housing Element Law and subsequent instructions from HCD staff for the City to achieve compliance and to avoid penalty, the Land Use Element must now make provision for multifamily housing, single room occupancy, and emergency shelters through the creation of the Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay (“RDMO”) located over a specific parcel at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California. Relationship to Other Elements A major goal in this General Plan Update is to achieve internal consistency throughout the various General Plan elements. Since the Land Use Element regulates how land is utilized, it integrates and synthesizes most of the issues and policies contained in the other Plan elements. Specifically, the Land Use Element relates to the Housing Element by defining the extent and density of future residential development in the City. The Land Use Element is also coordinated with the Open Space/ Conservation Element in that open space resources are designated on the Land Use Policy Map, and environmental factors are considered in the location of land use types. The Land Use Element also relates to the Safety and Noise Elements by integrating their broad land use recommendations into detailed policies which apply to specific geographic locations. Finally, the Circulation and Land Use Elements are interrelated in that specific land use decisions depend upon traffic routes and circulation patterns. 159 LAND USE ELEMENT EXISTING LAND USE The City of Rolling Hills is almost an entirely residential community of large one+ acre parcels on 2.98 square miles of land. The land use pattern was established with the original subdivision and sale of parcels which began in 1936. Situated astride the San Pedro Hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Rolling Hills is characterized by white, single-story California ranch style homes with three-rail fences and an abundance of equestrian facilities. Landscaping which was located as parcels developed has matured, rendering the Rolling Hills area a heavily wooded setting. Lot sizes range from a minimum of one acre to several acres in size. Many lots contain a buildable ridge and steep arroyos. Rolling Hills was created by A.E. Hanson and the Palos Verdes Corporation in 1936 following a generally unsuccessful attempt to sell 10 to 50 acre parcels as “dude ranches” to residents of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. The concept was modified to offer one to five acre parcels to residents of closer-by communities attracted to the cleaner, cooler air, sunshine and absence of congestion. One of Rolling Hills’ unique features is the set of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions which have assured the maintenance and uniformity of properties throughout the years. Buildings are limited to one story in height with three-rail fences surrounding the properties. Residences are strongly encouraged to be of a ranch style, and are required to be painted white. All properties provide easements which are primarily utilized for equestrian trails. The CC&Rs are enforced through the Rolling Hills Community Association. Through the association, fees are levied which are used for maintenance of the roads and recreational facilities. Beginning in 1938, the 150-acre area known as the Flying Triangle was added to the development’s original 600 acres. The Flying Triangle area has, in recent years, been subject to major landslides resulting in building moratoriums for parts of the area that are known to be at risk. To comply with State mandates, a comprehensive land use survey was undertaken by City staff in 2020 to identify the extent of existing land uses in the community. Figure LU-1 illustrates existing land uses in Rolling Hills; an existing land use map is also on file at City Hall. Table LU-1, Existing Land Use Inventory, quantifies the acreage dedicated to the various land uses present in Rolling Hills. The table is divided into five residential density categories and categories for Public Facility, Education, Recreation and Vacant Land. The following sections describe the nature of each of these land uses in Rolling Hills. BOX REPRESENTS MAP ON PAGE 4 OF PDF DOCUMENT Residential 160 LAND USE ELEMENT Rolling Hills is comprised almost exclusively of ranch style residential homes. Large setback requirements and lot sizes, as well as topographic constraints on many lots provide significant amounts of open space on developed parcels that give the overall community a sense of openness. Many of the lots are large enough to support horses, and many have stables as accessory structures. The character of residential development in Rolling Hills has changed substantially over the years. Many homes are constructed to maximize the building area on the lot. The increasing building size has also fostered a tendency for more grading to prepare many of the steeper properties for a structure. Increases in grading practices have had a significant effect on the natural environment and viewscapes. These combined trends have significantly altered the community’s character and affect surrounding properties. The results of a Community Attitude Survey indicate a high level of concern among residents related to residential development and design compatibility issues. In response to those concerns, the City adopted a site plan review ordinance to preserve and enhance the community’s character. In addition to the changes in community character, increased building size and related grading may have contributed to the instability of soil in the area of the City known as the Flying Triangle. Combined with several winters of heavy rainfall, increases in water discharged from septic systems and increased grading are believed to have contributed to soil destabilization. Development in this area is limited by the Building Code. The need for housing across California has also resulted in the State requiring cities to allow certain types of housing. In response to these State requirements, the City has identified the RDMO Zone located over a specific parcel at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California to provide additional housing opportunities within the City. In order to define the range of existing residential land use, five density ranges were arrived upon. The five categories include parcels of 0-1 acres, 1-2 acres, 2-3 acres, 3-5 acres and 5+ acres. As illustrated in Table LU-1, approximately three percent of the City’s developed residential acreage consists of parcels less than one acre in size, 20 percent consists of parcels between 3-5 acres, with 1-2 acre parcels, 2-3 acre parcels, and 5+ acre parcels each comprising 25 percent of the City’s developed acreage. A total of 683 single-family dwelling units have been developed in Rolling Hills on 1,636.8 acres of land. 161 LAND USE ELEMENT TABLE LU-1 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS EXISTING LAND USE INVENTORY January 1989 Land Use Acreage DUs SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 0-1 acre 49.6 1-2 acres 436.4 2-3 acres 430.5 3-5 acres 317.3 5+ acres 403.0 Total Residential 1,636.8 683 PUBLIC/ASSOCIATION-OWNED FACILITIES 5.5 EDUCATION 31.14 RECREATION 33.3 VACANT LAND 203.1 Total Non-Residential 272.2 TOTAL ACREAGE 1,908.9 (2.98 sq.miles) Source: City of Rolling Hills compiled by Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc. 162 LAND USE ELEMENT Public/Association-Owned Facilities Public facilities owned by the City of Rolling Hills and private facilities owned by the Rolling Hills Community Association provide for the needs of the community. The City owns the Rolling Hills Administrative Building which houses the offices of the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association. The City also owns a maintenance building, three tennis courts and two equestrian riding rings. The Community Association owns roadway easements and the guard gates. The Palos Verdes Water Company owns two water tanks and several antenna towers adjacent to and accessed through Rolling Hills. A major radar installation site is contiguous to the City’s eastern boundary that is operated by the Federal Aeronautic Administration. Finally, the Los Angeles County Fire Protection District• owns and operates a Fire Station within the City. Table LU-1 shows facilities owned by the City, other public entities, and the Community Association. These facilities comprise a total of 5.5 acres within the community. Education The Palos Verdes Peninsula School District owns a site of 31.14 acres which is located south of Crest Road along the City’s western boundary. The site is home to the Rancho Del Mar Continuation High School which serves the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. Access to the school district property is via Crest Road outside the City. Recreation The City contains 33.3 acres of recreational open space. Opposite the City administration building are three City-owned tennis courts which are operated and maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association. The courts are open to Association members and their guests and are operated from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Also contained within the City are two riding rings and a series of trails. The trails are an extensive network laced throughout the City affording hikers and equestrians alike varied opportunities within the community’s boundaries. Also available for recreational use within Rolling Hills is an 8.01 acre parcel on the north end of Storm Hill which was dedicated through provisions of the Quimby Act. The property is open to City residents for use as an open equestrian area. Vacant Land Of the numerous vacant properties in Rolling Hills, many are constrained from future developments. The area within the Flying Triangle which is subject to landslides is under a moratorium and will not likely be buildable into the foreseeable future due to building code requirements which do not permit construction in geologically unstable areas. Other properties exist which are constrained due to excessive slopes on the property. It is estimated that there are 203.1 acres of vacant, residentially zoned land within the City. Of that total, 163 LAND USE ELEMENT 172.75 acres are unconstrained (either located outside the Flying Triangle and/or not constrained by slope) and, subject to site plan review requirements, may accommodate a maximum of 59 additional residential units. 164 LAND USE ELEMENT SIGNIFICANT LAND USE ISSUES The following list is a summary of issues and opportunities relating to land use that have been identified in Rolling Hills from the Community Attitude Survey and through discussions with the General Plan Advisory Committee and other City committees. These issues are addressed in the Goals and Policies of this Land Use Element. o The landslide area within the Flying Triangle has rendered a large amount of land within the City’s southwest area unsuitable for residential development, and is subject to ongoing changes in topography. o Due to the constraints of the landslide area within the Flying Triangle, a large amount of open space remains open to alternative uses such as recreation or study of such geologic hazards. o The City’s topography renders large parts of many parcels constrained, thus leaving smaller areas available for development. Recent residential construction has maximized lot coverage through extensive grading. o Grading of individual lots have significantly altered the topography and drainage patterns on many lots thus eliminating certain viewscapes and diminishing of the natural character of the City. o New residential development within the community has changed significantly in character from the original residential developments, thus generating an increasing degree of incompatibility between adjacent uses. o The increasing size and bulk of recent residential developments within Rolling Hills and the surrounding area have substantially reduced the natural, rural environment which has characterized Rolling Hills in the past. o The use of private septic systems within the City may have contributed to soil instability. While lot size does not mandate a conversion to a common sewage system, the City may facilitate such a conversion. o The need for housing within the City has required the implementation of the RDMO Zone to allow for uses, including multifamily, single room occupancy, and emergency shelters. 165 LAND USE ELEMENT OVERVIEW OF LAND USE PLAN The Rolling Hills Land Use Policy Map is presented in Figure LU-2. The Map provides a graphic representation of the General Plan’s development policies and indicates land uses as they are designated and for which policies and standards have been formulated. The major goal of Rolling Hills’ General Plan Update is to maintain and foster the community’s rural and residential environment while ensuring that new development is in conformance with established community standards. The land use classifications designated by the General Plan provide for the development of the community’s limited vacant properties in a manner that is consistent with established and approved development patterns. The land use classifications established by this General Plan Update reflect a system that is different but generally consistent with the previous land use classifications. The City’s policy retains the existing low-density land use pattern, while accommodating a range of housing types as required by State law. Table LU-2 presents the list of updated General Plan land use categories, their general development standards and characteristics. The following discussion will elaborate on the location and intent of the General Plan land uses. Residential Land Uses The Plan continues the City’s two existing residential land use categories - Low Density and Very Low Density. The former mandates establishes a density of one unit per acre and the latter establishes a density of one unit per two acres. Zoning provisions have been developed to allow accessory dwelling units. Through these classifications, the City will be able to ensure that the remaining undeveloped properties throughout Rolling Hills will be developed at densities that are compatible with existing residential development. Civic Center The Civic Center designation has been added to the Land Use Policy Map to specify the 1.3 acre area that is currently used by the City for its administrative offices. The Civic Center land use category has been created to accurately reflect uses that exist within the City, and to provide consistency between the General Plan Land Use Policy Map and the Zoning Map. BOX REPRESENTS MAP THAT WAS ON PAGE 11 OF PDF 166 LAND USE ELEMENT TABLE LU-2 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GENERAL PLAN LAND USE CATEGORIES Designation Development Standards Development Characteristics Residential Very Low Density Low Density 2+ net acres/dwelling unit, single story 1-2 net acres/dwelling unit, single story Single-family homes on large lots, usually custom designed. Parcels often contain varied topography and canyon areas. Single-family homes on large lots, often custom designed. Public Civic Center Publicly-Owned Open Space Single story Development prohibited City Hall and associated facilities. Equestrian riding rings and undeveloped open space areas owned by the City. Landslide Hazard Overlay Development prohibited unless landslide hazard is mitigated Active landslide areas requiring mitigation of geologic hazards prior to development. Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Public Facilities permitted. Two story construction permitted. Multifamily Housing permitted, not to exceed 16 units for the entire overlay site. School Facilities Transportation Facilities Clustered Housing and Special Housing Types 167 LAND USE ELEMENT Publicly-Owned Open Space While the majority of recreational open space within the community is maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association, a limited amount of open space is also owned by the City. Areas of publicly-owned open space lie at the northern end of Storm Hill where a parcel of eight acres was dedicated to the City through the provisions of the Quimby Act. Also included as publicly owned open space are the two equestrian riding rings owned by the City. The purpose of separating out publicly-owned open space is to identify lands that are owned and maintained by the City and will remain as open space. In addition, this land use category could also be utilized in the future for any additional open space land purchased by the City. Landslide Hazard Overlay A Landslide Hazard Overlay classification has been created to address the landslide hazards present in Rolling Hills. Landslide hazards have occurred most notably in the Flying Triangle area beginning in 1980. The reasons for the onset of landslide activity are multiple and are addressed in detail in the Safety Element. The Landslide Hazard Overlay classification has been developed to further establish the City’s continuing policy which prohibits development in areas which are known to be subject to active landslides, specifically the Flying Triangle. Establishing this policy in the General Plan provides the framework for the inclusion of specific criteria in the Zoning Ordinance. Residential development will be permitted pursuant to the underlying zoning, only where evidence can be provided that establishes such development as posing no hazard to the property or adjacent properties. This evidence will be formed on a case by case basis upon review of geologic and soils information and hydrologic and topographic analyses. The Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance, upon revision, will specify development constraints in overlay areas. Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay (RDMO) Zone A RDMO Zone has been created to meet State housing requirements and provide opportunities for a variety of housing types. The City is required by State law to plan for its fair share of regional housing needs, including housing for all income groups. Because Rolling Hills is developed with large, environmentally constrained lots that make higher densities impractical, the City has determined that the best way to accomplish the State requirements is through providing opportunities with a combination of accessory dwelling units (“in-law apartments”) and multifamily housing. The City has identified a specific parcel located at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California to accommodate it share of regional housing needs. The 31.14-acre parcel is designated Very Low Density Residential, 168 LAND USE ELEMENT which allows one unit per two acres—or 16 units for the entire site (rounding up from 15.57). To meet the current and projected housing needs of the City, the City is creating an overlay zone on the specific parcel located at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California to allow multifamily residential housing, not to exceed 16 units for the entire overlay site. The Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance includes an overlay zoning district which codifies this requirement. Other land uses, such as public facilities, parks, and transportation facilities, are permitted within this overlay. Implications of Land Use Policy The Land Use Element provides for the continued residential emphasis of the Rolling Hills community. The General Plan ensures that this growth will take place in a way that promotes compatibility with adjacent properties, preserves the existing rural residential character, and is environmentally sensitive. The amount of additional growth that can be accommodated under this General Plan is presented as Table LU-3. As this table illustrates, the Plan only provides for the expansion of residential uses. 169 LAND USE ELEMENT TABLE LU-3 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTIMATED GENERAL PLAN BUILDOUT NET INCREASE IN DEVELOPMENT Residential Acres Dwelling Units Population Very Low Density 148.50 49 156.8 Low Density 24.25 10 32.0 (RDMO) (31.14) (16) (51.2) Totals 203.89 75 240 Based on an average household size of 3.2 persons. Source: City of Rolling Hills Cotton/Beland/Associates, Inc. The Plan accommodates a maximum net increase of 59 single-family dwelling units and 16 multifamily dwelling units. The majority of this growth would occur on the properties under the Very Low Density classification, residential development on 2+ acre parcels. Growth in the residential areas will occur under different circumstances. The population of Rolling Hills as of January 1, 1989 was 2,092. Over the City’s 2.98 square miles the population density is 702 persons per square mile. Based on Department of Finance estimates of an average 3.2 persons per household in Rolling Hills, an additional 240 persons could reside in the City under General Plan buildout. 170 LAND USE ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES The following goals and policies reflect current land use issues affecting the community of Rolling Hills and will serve as a guide to future policy decisions made for the City. GOAL 1: Maintain Rolling Hills’ distinctive rural residential character. Policy 1.1: Maintain the City’s one and two acre minimum lot size requirements. Policy 1.2: Maintain the City’s one story height limitation for single-family residences to preserve scenic viewsheds. Policy 1.3: Require the use of landscaping which is compatible with the City’s rural character. Policy 1.4: Require that development conform with the City’s existing low- profile, ranch style architecture. Policy 1.5: Preserve a natural twilight environment at night by prohibiting street lighting and uplighting of landscaping and minimizing driveway lighting. Policy 1.6: Evaluate the City’s existing requirement for minimum stable size to assess its appropriateness and effectiveness. GOAL 2: Accommodate development which is compatible with and complements existing land uses. Policy 2.1: Evaluate the City’s lot coverage standards to assess their effectiveness in providing for development which is compatible with adjacent uses. Policy 2.2: Require that lighting of residential properties not adversely affect adjacent residences. Policy 2.3: Maintain and provide regulations for sufficient setbacks and easements to provide buffers between residential uses. Policy 2.4: Ensure the siting of buildings maintain and preserve viewscapes from adjacent structures through the site review process. GOAL 3: Accommodate development that is sensitive to the natural environment and accounts for environmental hazards. Policy 3.1: Establish a Landslide Overlay classification to reflect the more stringent development standards the City has applied to development in active landslide areas. Policy 3.2: Maintain strict grading practices to preserve the community’s natural terrain. 171 LAND USE ELEMENT Policy 3.3: Require the use of native, naturally fire resistant landscape materials in development. Policy 3.4: Maintain the City’s open space requirement to preserve natural vegetation and wildlife habitat. Policy 3.5: Facilitate the preservation and restoration of viewscapes through the removal of obstructions. GOAL 4: Fulfill State-mandated obligation to provide housing opportunities. Policy 4.1: Establish zoning regulations that provide for a variety of housing types, as required by State law and in a manner that is compatible with the other policies expressed in the Land Use Element. 172 173 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 1 of 11 ORDINANCE NO. 369 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 17.19 (RANCHO DEL MAR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY ZONE) ESTABLISHING AN OVERLAY ZONE TO ACCOMMODATE HOUSING AND TO AMEND SECTION 17.08.010 (ZONES ESTABLISHED) OF CHAPTER 17.08 (ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND BOUNDARIES) TO IDENTIFY THE OVERLAY ON THE ZONING MAP; AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RECITALS A. Pursuant to its obligation under Government Code § 65583.2, the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills needs to amend its municipal code to establish an overlay zone to accommodate housing; B. On December 22, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony concerning a proposed ordinance. It adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance; C. On January 6, 2021, the City gave public notice of the January 25, 2021 public hearing to be held by the City Council on the proposed ordinance by publishing notice in the Torrance Daily Breeze, a newspaper of general circulation; D. On January 25, 2021, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony concerning the proposed ordinance. Staff introduced changes to the proposed ordinance warranting referral back to the Planning Commission under Government Code § 65857. The City Council continued the public hearing to its February 8, 2021 meeting; E. On February 5, 2021, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public meeting to consider the changes introduced by staff and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public comments concerning the proposed ordinance. It adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance; and F. On February 8, 2021, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony concerning the proposed ordinance. 174 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 2 of 11 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 17.08.010 (Zones established) of Chapter 17.08 (Establishment of Zones and Boundaries) in Title 17 (Zoning) is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 17.08 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND BOUNDARIES 17.08.010 - Zones established. Rolling Hills is a unique, well-established residential community. Development consists almost exclusively of single-family residential houses on large lots. The General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills establishes a policy to maintain the existing pattern and type of residential development, with support public facility uses. Toward the end of implementing General Plan land use policy, zone districts are established as follows: A. RA-S - Residential Agriculture-Suburban. The RA-S zone district is divided into two sub-districts: RA-S-1 and RA-S-2. The suffix indicates the minimum lot size requirement in net acres. 1. The Overlay Zoning District (OZD-1) overlies a portion of the RA-S-1 zone and is identified on the zoning map. 2. The Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zoning District (RDMO) overlies a portion of the RA-S-2 zone and is identified on the zoning map. B. PF - Public Facilities. Section 2. Chapter 17.19 (Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone) is added to Title 17 (Zoning) to read as follows: Chapter 17.19 – RANCHO DEL MAR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY ZONE 17.19.010 – Intent and purpose. The Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone (RDMO) is established by this chapter to: A. To provide regulations that implement the goals and policies of the general plan and other similar long-range planning documents aimed at encouraging mixed-use development within the City. The RDMO zone is further intended to serve as an implementation tool of the City's land use and housing elements of the general plan by facilitating further residential development. B. The RDMO zone has the following major objectives: 1. Create "by-right" opportunities for housing; 175 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 3 of 11 2. Implement state laws that require cities to demonstrate available land capacity and zoning tools to accommodate the City's current and projected need for housing; 3. Facilitate well-designed development projects that combine residential and nonresidential uses (e.g., office, transit facility and other community amenities) to promote a better balance of jobs and housing; 4. Encourage development that provides attractive features (e.g., landscaping, public spaces, courtyards, etc.) designed to integrate the public realm (e.g., right of way, walking path, etc.) with development on adjacent private property. 17.19.020 – Applicability. The RDMO applies to 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, California. 17.19.030 – Uses Permitted. No lot, premises, building, or structure shall be used for any use or purpose other than the following: A. Affordable Multi-family+^; B. Affordable Senior housing+; C. Emergency Shelter+; D. Single Room Occupancy*; E. Daycare*; F. School facilities*; G. Transit facilities*. *Requires Conditional Use Permit (RHMC Chapter 17.42) +Requires Zone Clearance Permit (RHMC Chapter 17.44) ^Requires compliance with Government Code Section 65583.2(h) 17.19.040 – Development Standards for Single Room Occupancy. A. Single Room Occupancy Defined. “Single room occupancy (SRO) facility" means a facility operated by a provider with six or more dwelling units for persons of lower income where each unit has a minimum floor area of two hundred fifty square feet and a maximum floor area of three hundred fifty square feet. These dwelling units must be offered on a monthly basis or longer. For the purposes of this definition, a "provider" means a government agency or private nonprofit organization that provides or contracts with recognized community organizations to provide SRO housing, and "lower income" has the meaning set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5. B. SRO housing shall conform to the following requirements: 1. SRO housing shall be limited to a total maximum number of eight (8) units. 2. Occupancy shall be limited to maximum two persons per unit. 3. Each SRO unit shall be provided with the following minimum amenities: i. Kitchen sink with garbage disposal. 176 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 4 of 11 ii. A toilet and sink located in a separate room within the unit that is a minimum twenty square feet. iii. One closet per person. iv. Telephone and cable TV hookups. 4. If full bathrooms are not provided in each unit, shared showers shall be provided on each floor at a ratio of one per seven units on the same floor, with doors lockable from the inside. 5. If full kitchens are not provided in each unit, shared kitchen facilities shall be provided on each floor consisting of a range, sink with garbage disposal, and refrigerator. 6. If laundry facilities are not provided in each unit, common laundry facilities shall be provided, with one washer and one dryer on the premises. 7. On-site management shall be provided. 8. Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of one-half spaces per unit, plus one space for each employee on duty. 17.19.050 – Development Standards for Emergency Shelter. A. Operational Requirements. An application for a permit to establish and operate an emergency shelter shall be accompanied by a management and operations plan, which shall establish hours of operation, staffing levels, maximum length of stay, size and location of exterior and interior on-site waiting and intake areas, and security procedures. B. Developmental Requirements. Emergency Shelters shall conform to the following requirements: 1. Maximum of twelve beds. 2. Minimum separation of three hundred feet between emergency shelters. 3. Facility Requirements. i. Each occupant shall be provided a minimum of fifty square feet of personal living space, not including space for common areas. ii. Bathing facilities shall be provided in quantity and location as required by the California Plumbing Code (Title 24 Part 5), and shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the California Building Code (Title 24 Part 2). iii. Shelters must provide a storage area for refuse and recyclables that is enclosed by a six-foot-high landscape screen, solid wall, or fence, which is accessible to collection vehicles on one side. The storage area must be large enough to accommodate the number of bins that are required to provide the facility with sufficient service so as to avoid the overflow of material outside of the bins provided. iv. The shelter may provide one or more of the following specific facilities and services on site, including but not limited to: (1) Commercial kitchen facilities designed and operated in compliance with the California Retail Food Code; (2) Dining area; (3) Laundry room; 177 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 5 of 11 (4) Recreation room; (5) Support services (e.g. training, counseling, etc.); and (6) Child care facilities. v. On-Site Waiting and Intake Areas. A minimum of five percent of the total square footage of a shelter shall be designated for indoor on-site waiting and intake areas to accommodate drop off, intake, and pickup. In addition, an exterior waiting area shall be provided, the minimum size of which is equal to or larger than the minimum interior waiting and intake area. vi. Off-Street Parking. One space of off-street parking shall be provided for each staff person on duty. 17.19.060 – Development Standards for Multifamily Residential: A. All multifamily residential projects shall be located west of the improved portion of the PVPTA Facility and south of the access road. B. All multifamily residential projects shall comply with the following development standards: Table 17.19.050A Multifamily Residential Development Standards—Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone (RDMO) Development Regulation RDMO Notes 1. Minimum density (residential uses) 1du/2,178 sq.ft. (i.e., 20 units per acre) 2. Maximum density (residential uses) 1du/1815 sq.ft. (i.e., 24 units per acre) 3. Maximum number of units 16 units 4. Minimum dwelling unit size Studio: 250 sq. ft. 1-bdrm: 400 sq. ft. 2-bdrm: 650 sq. ft. 3-bdrm: 900 sq. ft. 5. Maximum building height 2 stories/28 ft. Minimum roof pitch: 3½:12 6. Distance between buildings (minimum) 6 ft. 7.. front yard setback 5 ft. (min); 15 ft. (max) 8.. street side setback 5 ft. (min); 15 ft. (max) 178 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 6 of 11 9. side setback 5 ft. (min); No max 10. rear yard setback 10 ft. (min) 11. Setback from bottom of slope 50 ft. minimum Building pad not to exceed 10% slope. 12. Permitted setback encroachments 6 ft. into setbacks Balconies, awning, porches, stairways and similar elements may extend up to 6 ft. into the setback. Cornices, eaves, fireplaces, similar architectural features may extend 4 ft. into the front and rear setbacks and 3 ft. in interior setbacks. 13. Maximum Development site .8 acre Landscape/open space standards 14. Common open space (multi-family residential) 100 sq. ft. per unit Parking Standards 15. Surface parking 20 ft. min. setback from front lot line at driveway entrance; 15 ft. min side yard setback at driveway entrance. 16. Garage/tuck-under parking Prohibited along front 17. Underground/podium parking Allowed beneath building footprint Abbreviations: sq. ft. = square feet; ft. = feet or foot 17.19.070 – Parking regulations. All allowed uses identified in Section 17.19.030 shall comply with the following: A. Parking standards: Table 17.19.070A Parking Standards - Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone (RDMO) Use Required Number of Spaces Notes Multi-family residential and condominiums Studio - 1 space per unit One bedroom - 1 space per unit Two bedrooms – 1.5 spaces per unit Per unit; Tandem parking is allowed in cases where multiple 179 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 7 of 11 Three or more bedrooms - 2.5 spaces per unit Additional guest parking 1/4 space per unit spaces are assigned to a single unit Senior housing 1.0 spaces per unit for developments of 10 units or less. For developments of 11 units or more, the parking shall be 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit, or 10 spaces, whichever is greater. For developments of 10 or more units, 10 percent of the total required parking shall be reserved for guest parking Very low and low income housing units 1.0 space per very low or low income unit. This parking ratio only applies to those units which are designated for very low or low income. For developments of 10 or more units, ten (10) percent of the total required parking shall be reserved for guest parking 1.1 Single Room Occupancy 0.5 space per unit plus 1.0 space for each staff on duty Emergency Shelter 1.0 space for each staff on duty B. Reduced Parking. The Planning Commission and City Council may reduce the required parking after considering documentation and a study provided by the applicant showing infeasibility of providing required parking. Staff’s recommendation shall give weight to all relevant facts, including but not limited to the following: availability and accessibility of alternative parking; impact on adjacent residential neighborhoods; existing or potential shared parking arrangements; the characteristics of the use, including hours of operation and peak parking demand times; design and maintenance of off-street parking that will be provided; and whether the proposed use is new or a small addition to an existing use. Required parking shall comply with State law for affordable housing units. C. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. In accordance with the California Green Building Code (CALGreen Code), new buildings shall be electric vehicle charging station ready. This requires residential properties to provide one 120V AC 20 amp and one 208/240V 40 amp, grounded AC outlet for each required parking space. The number of required parking spaces for electric vehicle charging shall be as follows: Table 17.17.080B Electric Vehicle Charging Station Standards - Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone (RDMO) Total Number of Spaces Number of Required Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces 1-10 1 11-20 3 180 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 8 of 11 21-30 5 17.19.080 – Multifamily Residential Frontage type regulations. A. Elevation of Ground Floor. 1. The elevation of the ground floor shall be elevated above the grade of the lot to provide privacy for residences by preventing direct views into the home from the sidewalk. 2. The ground floor elevation shall be located within five feet of the ground surface of the adjacent sidewalk or walkway. B. Minimum Ground Floor Ceiling Height. Ten (10) feet minimum (floor-to-floor height). C. Ground Floor Unit Entrances. 1. Entrances and windows shall be provided on the front of the facade to provide eyes on the street and direct sidewalk access to the building. 2. Entrances to ground floor units that have street frontage may be provided through a common lobby entrance and/or by private entrances from the adjacent sidewalk. D. Upper Floor Unit Entrances. Entrances to upper floor units may be provided through a common lobby entrance and/or by a common entrance along a facade fronting a street. E. Recessed Entrances. Entrances may be recessed into the facade. F. Stoops and Front Porches. 1. Stoops and front porches may be provided in front of building and unit entrances. 2. Stoops and front porches may project up to five feet from the facade and project into the setback. G. Projecting Elements (Balconies, Roof Overhangs, Shade Structures, and Bay Windows). Projecting Elements on upper floors may project four (4) feet from the facade and project into the setback. H. Sidewalk and Setback Treatment. 1. The public sidewalk shall be improved with street trees with an average spacing of thirty (30) feet on-center and pedestrian-scaled lights not to exceed 30 inches in height and maximum 25 Watts. 2. If the front facade is setback from the public sidewalk, the setback shall be landscaped (excluding stoops/front porches and paved paths to building entrances). 17.19.090 – Multifamily Residential usable open space regulations. 181 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 9 of 11 A. Usable Open Space Defined. Usable open space areas are an open area or an indoor or outdoor recreational facility which is designed and intended to be used for outdoor living and/or recreation. Usable open space shall not include any portion of parking areas, streets, driveways, pedestrian paths, or turnaround areas. B. Usable Open Space Amenities/Facilities. 1. Each multifamily residential project shall include one usable open space amenity. Each square foot of land area devoted to a usable open space amenity shall be credited as common open space on a 1:1 basis. 2. The following listed recreational amenities satisfy the above recreational amenity requirement: i. Clubhouse ii. Gym iii. Children's playground equipment. iv. Day care facility. v. Other recreational amenities deemed adequate by the Planning and Community Services Director. 17.19.100 - Multifamily Residential public space amenities requirements. A. Each multifamily residential project shall include a public open space amenity. Each square foot of land area devoted to a public space amenity shall be credited as common open space on a 1:1 basis. B. The following listed public space amenities satisfy the above public space amenity requirement: 1. Formal Plazas. A formal plaza would be a publicly accessible open space which has a design that is influenced by classical urban planning design. A formal plaza would typically include some sort of central water fountain and/or symmetrical landscaping. 2. Gardens. A garden can be located on the ground level or on upper levels of a structure. Urban gardens include ornamental landscaping arranged in raised or at- grade planters or planting areas, potted plants, and trees. Many times there are sculptures or other forms of public art that are included within the urban garden. 3. Covered Colonnades. Colonnades are linear in design and generous in depth. The intent is to provide a comfortably wide, covered pathway that is adjacent to the openings of a building. Sometimes the second floor of a building is utilized to create the "covered" element of the colonnade. 4. Pedestrian Alleys and Walkways. A pedestrian alley or walkway is typically a "lane" that does not follow the alignment of a vehicular street, but provides a pedestrian access to either a public space or some other feature within the interior of a development. Pedestrian alleys or walkways must be designed in such a manner so as to be inviting to pedestrians. Therefore, issues such as lighting, security, line of sight, cleanliness and visual appeal are important considerations to a well- designed pedestrian alley or walkway. Sometimes public art, street furniture, and access to public spaces are features of pedestrian alleys and walkways. 182 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 10 of 11 5. Bicycle Storage Areas. All developments shall provide common bicycle racks or storage areas for the residents as follows: two (2) bicycle racks or storage units for every five (5) dwelling units. 17.19.110 – Multifamily Residential Operational and Compatibility Standards A. Trash Enclosures. Enclosures shall be required for refuse and recycling bins and there location shall be clearly indicated on required site plan. Outside trash enclosures shall be a minimum six (6) feet in height and shall be architecturally compatible with main building. Enclosures are not permitted in required front yard or street side yard setback area. B. Landscaping. Landscaping shall comply with RHMC Chapter 13.18 (Water Efficiency). C. Screening and Buffering—Mechanical Equipment and Trash Facilities. All mechanical equipment, heat, and air-conditioning equipment shall be architecturally screened from view and buffered and trash facilities shall be screened and buffered. D. Sound mitigation. Residential dwelling units shall be designed to be sound attenuated against present and future project noise. New projects or new nonresidential uses in existing projects shall provide an acoustical analysis report, by an acoustical engineer, describing the acoustical design features of the structure required to satisfy the exterior and interior noise standards. Section 3. An Initial Study and Negative Declaration No. 2020-01 has been prepared, processed, and noticed in accordance with CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) for the RDMO Zone. Pursuant to Section 15070, et seq of the CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Upon the basis of all of the evidence in the record, the City Council finds that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City Council and hereby approves the Negative Declaration. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937. Section 5. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Rolling Hills’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. 183 65277.00001\33367195.1 Page 11 of 11 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8TH day of March, 2021. JEFF PIEPER MAYOR ATTEST: ELAINE JENG, P.E. ACTING CITY CLERK 184 LA County - LARIAC 2014 Overlay Overlay Zoning District - 1 Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zoning PF RAS-1 RAS-2 185 Agenda Item No.: 5.D Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:MEREDITH ELGUIRA, PLANNING DIRECTOR THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:JOINT PENINSULA LETTERS FOR REOPENING OF BUSINESSES AND SB9 AND CITY'S OPPOSITION LETTERS TO SB 9 AND 10. DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: The Peninsula cities submitted a joint letter proposing a more localized approach to reopening requirements for businesses and a joint opposition letter to SB9. The letters were signed by the four Peninsula Mayors and mailed on February 26, 2021. Additionally, the City submitted its own letters opposing SB 9 and 10. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Final_PV Peninsula Cities_Vaccination Reopening Metric.pdf Final SB 9 Atkins Increased Density in Single-Family Zones.pdf RH SB 9 and 10 Letters.pdf 186 February 26, 2021 The Honorable Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 L.A. County Board of Supervisors Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 SUBJECT: Support for Including Vaccination Rate as a Metric to Reopen Businesses Dear Governor Newsom, Chair Solis, and Members of the Board of Supervisors: The four cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, firmly joined together by a common cause, are writing to you today to request that you consider vaccination rates as a key metric for reopening businesses, taking a more localized approach to reopening requirements. We have continued to support and amplify the importance of a decentralized approach to the pandemic response, given the vast size of L.A. County. As we begin to move closer to the red tier, we encourage the state to consider vaccination rates, in addition to case and positivity rates, when determining tiers. The cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates thank you for your continued efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine as quickly and equitably as possible. As of February 22, 2021, over 25% of the Peninsula community have been vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine. Further, nearly 20% of the Beach cities communities that surround the Peninsula have also been vaccinated. This data comes directly from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. These vaccination rates stand in stark contrast to the county’s vaccination rate of just over 16%. While we appreciate the significant logistical undertaking to provide vaccinations across the county, we feel that this contrast illustrates the necessity for a more localized approach to tier determination. There have been no non-residential outbreaks of COVID-19 in our four cities, and no businesses on the Peninsula have been issued a citation due to lack of compliance with Health Officer Orders. Our businesses continue to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of their employees and customers, and this should be a factor in determining the relative safety of the community to move into less DocuSign Envelope ID: 96BCF895-E23C-40BE-9A79-26ACD6D55958 187 Governor Newsom and L.A. County Board of Supervisors February 26, 2021 Page 2 restrictive tiers. Our cities and our residents are fully prepared to maintain the safety practices that have allowed us to slow the spread of COVID-19 thus far. As we all collectively move forward on the path to recovery, we would like to thank you for your consideration of this request along with your continued efforts to support our communities and the businesses that sustain them. Sincerely, Eric Alegria Michael Kemps Mayor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor, City of Palos Verdes Estates Jeff Pieper Steven Zuckerman Mayor, City of Rolling Hills Mayor, City of Rolling Hills Estates cc: Ben Allen, Senator, 26th State Senate District Al Muratsuchi, Assembly Member, 66th Assembly District Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Palos Verdes Estates City Council Rolling Hills City Council Rolling Hills Estates City Council Eileen Hupp, Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Jeff Kiernan, League of California Cities Marcel Rodarte, Caifornia Contract Cities Association Jacki Bacharach, South Bay Cities Council of Governments DocuSign Envelope ID: 96BCF895-E23C-40BE-9A79-26ACD6D55958 188 February 26, 2021 The Honorable Toni Atkins President pro Tempore, California State Senate State Capitol Building, Room 205 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: SB 9 (Atkins) Increased Density in Single-Family Zones Dear Senate President pro Tempore Atkins: The Cities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills Estates (Peninsula Cities) strongly object to SB 9 which attempts to undermine local authority and control. This bill will have a significant impact on how we effectively regulate and develop as we deem appropriate for our cities. Efforts to increase development of housing must take into consideration local values and conditions. A one-size fits all approach does not work for the Peninsula Cities. Increasing housing density in a Very High Fire Severity zone poses a great threat to public health, safety and welfare. The peninsula has limited access in and out of the area. Increasing the population could be life threatening to many of our residents and their animals in case of an emergency. While we appreciate efforts to ensure that all Californians have access to affordable housing, this bill destroys local control and more significantly, it fails to take into account our local conditions that could potentially put our residents in grave danger. The Peninsula Cities are committed to being part of the solution to the housing shortfall across all income levels and remain open to housing-related legislation that supports local flexibility, decision-making, and community input. For these reasons the Peninsula Cities oppose SB 9 (Atkins) unless it is amended to address our concerns. Sincerely, Eric Alegria Michael Kemps Mayor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor, City of Palos Verdes Estates DocuSign Envelope ID: F313F8AB-B0B1-45DC-9CCB-51E698CA5611 189 SB 9 (Atkins) Increased Density in Single-Family Zones February 26, 2021 Page 2 Jeff Pieper Steven Zuckerman Mayor, City of Rolling Hills Mayor, City of Rolling Hills Estates cc: Ben Allen, Senator, 26th State Senate District Al Muratsuchi, Assembly Member, 66th Assembly District Jeff Kiernan, League of California Cities Meg Desmond, League of California Cities Marcel Rodarte, California Contract Cities Association Palos Verdes Estates City Council Rancho Palos Verdes City Council City of Rolling Hills City Council Rolling Hills Estates City Council DocuSign Envelope ID: F313F8AB-B0B1-45DC-9CCB-51E698CA5611 190 191 192 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 March 1, 2021 The Honorable Toni Atkins President pro Tempore, California State Senate Capitol Building, Room 205 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: SB 9 (Atkins) Increased Density in Single-Family Zones Dear Senate President pro Tempore Atkins: The City of Rolling Hills strongly objects to SB 9 which attempts to undermine local authority and control. This bill will have a significant impact on how we effectively regulate and develop as we deem appropriate for our cities. Efforts to increase development of housing must take into consideration local values and conditions. A one-size fits all approach does not work for the City of Rolling Hills. Increasing housing density in a Very High Fire Severity Zone poses a great threat to public health, safety and welfare. The City has limited access in and out of the area. Increasing the population could be life threatening to many of our residents and their animals in case of an emergency. While we appreciate efforts to ensure that all Californians have access to affordable housing, this bill destroys local control and more significantly, it fails to take into account our local conditions that could potentially put our residents in grave danger. The City of Rolling Hills is committed to being part of the solution to the housing shortfall across all income levels but we do not support legislations that do not allow local flexibility, strip away rights of local jurisdictions to make their own land use decision and prohibit community input. For these reasons the City of Rolling Hills opposes SB 9 (Atkins). Sincerely, Jeff Pieper Mayor, City of Rolling Hills <j Printed on Recycled Paper 193 194 Agenda Item No.: 5.E Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:MEREDITH ELGUIRA, PLANNING DIRECTOR THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 1272 (PREVIOUSLY NO. 1268) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: The proposed Resolution No. 1272 Destruction of Certain City Records was previously approved under Resolution No. 1268. Resolution No. "1268" was inadvertently used twice and the records are now being corrected to eliminate the duplicate numbers. Resolution No. 1268 will address the Eastfield undergrounding intention to issue bonds as approved by the City Council on January 25, 2021. RESOLUTION NO. 1268 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913 AND TO ISSUE BONDS PURSUANT TO THE IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915, AND MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, ALL RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (EASTFIELD DRIVE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS) RESOLUTION NO. 1272 (PREVIOUSLY NO. 1268) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. DISCUSSION: None. 195 FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: CCResolutionNo1272.pdf 196 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 1272 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, the keeping of numerous records after a certain length of time is not necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the government of the City of Rolling Hills; and WHEREAS, Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California provides a procedure whereby any City record which has served its purpose and is no longer required may be destroyed. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The records of the City of Rolling Hills as set forth in the attached Destruction of Records Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A” are hereby authorized to be destroyed as provided by Section 34090 of the Government Code. Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 above do not authorize the destruction of: a) Records affecting the title to real property or liens thereon. b) Court records. c)Records required to be kept by statute. d) Records less than two years old. e)Minutes, ordinances, or resolutions of the legislative body or a city board or commission. Section 3. The written consent of the City Attorney has been obtained for this destruction. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2021 ____________________________________ JEFF PIEPER MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ ELAINE JENG, P.E. ACTING CITY CLERK Resolution No. 1272 (Previously Resolution No. 1268) 197 Resolution No. 1272 (Previously Resolution No. 1268) -2- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1272 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 34090 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on March 8, 2021 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ____________________________________ ELAINE JENG, P.E. ACTING CITY CLERK CONSENT TO DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS The undersigned, City Attorney for the City of Rolling Hills hereby consents to the destruction of the records of the City of Rolling Hills as set forth in the attached Destruction of Records Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit “A” as provided by Section 34090 of the Government Code. Dated ______________ __________________________________________ MICHAEL JENKINS CITY ATTORNEY 198 EXHIBIT A 1-7-2021 199 200 Agenda Item No.: 9.A Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:ELAINE JENG, CITY MANAGER THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:CONSIDER AND DISCUSS AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR FIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT IN THE CANYONS. DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: In November 2019, the City conducted a community survey related to emergency preparedness for wildfire events. In the open ended survey question asking about the community's top concern, survey responses showed residents were fearful of the amount of fire fuel in the canyons. In subsequent Block Captain meetings, zone meetings with the community, and at City Council meetings, the consistent feedback was that the fire fuel in the canyons needs to be abated. Community feedback also indicated that some residents are unaware that property owners are responsible for land management within the boundaries of their property including the canyons. Community feedback also indicated that some residents are unaware of the City's Dead Vegetation Ordinance. City staff has been working with the Block Captain Program to educate residents and utilizing the Blue Newsletter to disseminate information. The Dead Vegetation Ordinance requires residents to remove any dead vegetation on the property. To eliminate fire fuel in the community, in 2018, the City Council decided to proactively enforce the Dead Vegetation Ordinance by adding a full time position to inspect the community for dead vegetation. Since 2019, City staff reports to the City Council on a quarterly basis the number of Dead Vegetation code cases. City staff also provides these statistics in the Blue Newsletter periodically. Based on two years of data on Dead Vegetation code cases, this approach to eliminating fire fuel in community has been slow and in most cases require an expert to verify that the vegetation in question is determined to be dead. The Block Captain Program continues to focus on educating the community on their responsibilities to their land, and also provide guidance on best practices recommended by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Recently, the Los Angeles County Fire Department implemented the year-round inspections focusing on the fire fuel on the roadside. Although numerous efforts have been implemented since 2019 to eliminate fire fuel in the community, there has been no targeted program for 201 the fire fuel in the canyons. In November 2020, the City was awarded grant funds by FEMA/CalOES to identify priority areas in the community for vegetation management and creating fire breaks. Working with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to determine the priority areas, the group discussed programs that could leverage the canyon work elsewhere in the community. The group is comprised of members of the Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA), members of the City Council, the Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel, City Manager, Association Manager and the Lead Block Captains. DISCUSSION: The Los Angeles County Fire Department educated the group that the proper vegetation management is not to remove all the vegetation but to strategically place them in a mosaic pattern that prevents fire ladder. Fire ladder occurs when the fire builds momentum from dense fuel and it is even more concerning in the canyon as the incline of the slope boosts the speed fire spread. In consideration of all the strategies to abate fire fuel in the community currently in place, one possible program to add to the tool box is an incentive program to eliminate fire fuel in the canyons. City staff discussed provisions of an incentive program with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, solicited feedback from the Block Captains and discussed constraints with the City Attorney. The Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Block Captains expressed support for an incentive program. Constraints discussed with the Attorney include the eligibility criteria, availability to all members of the community, and possible types of incentives including financial contribution from the City. The recently awarded funds from FEMA/CalOES cannot be used for the incentive program; the funds must be used for capital improvement as outlined in the grant documents. Similar to wildfire mitigation, the City Council highly encourages utility undergrounding by requiring certain development projects to underground electrical lines from the residential panel to the distribution point. The City Council also applied for grants to underground utility infrastructure and is in support of the formation of assessment districts to fund utility undergrounding projects. Most recently, the City Council adopted a policy to contribute funds to undergrounding utility poles that are not a part of assessment districts. The policy was developed by a committee of the City Council. The City Council can consider a similar process to develop the provisions of an incentive program for fire fuel management in the canyons. FISCAL IMPACT: Efforts related to emergency preparedness are included in the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2020- 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council consider an incentive program to eliminate fire fuel in the canyons, discuss elements of the program, and provide direction to staff. ATTACHMENTS: 202 Agenda Item No.: 9.B Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:MEREDITH ELGUIRA, PLANNING DIRECTOR THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:REPORT ON FINDINGS OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) SURVEY ADMINISTERED TO ROLLING HILLS RESIDENTS IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2020 DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: Staff administered a survey of Rolling Hills residents to evaluate opportunities for ADUs, and general attitudes about ADUs in the community. The survey was mailed to every home in the City in October 2020 and an electronic version via SurveyMonkey was posted on the City's website. Residents submitted surveys through mid-December. The survey was advertised on the Blue Newsletter several times to encourage participation. One hundred ninety-seven surveys were returned, bringing the total response rate close to 28 percent. DISCUSSION: The analysis of the ADU survey was prepared by Barry Miller, see attachment. The findings of the survey was included in the revised 5th Cycle Housing Element that was submitted to HCD on February 26, 2021. It will also be used to support the City's proposal to use ADUs as a viable option to meet the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element affordable housing obligation. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: 030821-ADUSurveyRHCCStaffReport.pdf 203 Page 1 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REPORT ON FINDINGS OF ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) SURVEY ADMINISTERED TO ROLLING HILLS RESIDENTS IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2020 Prepared by: Barry Miller Consulting State law requires all cities and counties in California to adopt a Housing Element as part of their General Plans. The Housing Element must show that each community is doing its fair share to meet the region’s housing needs and has adopted policies and regulations that implement State housing laws. The Housing Element must also demonstrate that the City is actively engaging its residents in the development of its policies and housing programs. Surveys are an effective way to do this, as they provide an easy opportunity for the entire community to offer feedback. In 2017, the State approved legislation requiring all cities and counties to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and to establish streamlined permitting for ADUs meeting certain development standards. The City of Rolling Hills adopted ADU legislation conforming to the State requirements in February 2018. In 2019, additional legislation regarding ADUs was adopted, requiring revisions to the City’s ordinance. The additional legislation affects provisions for “Junior” ADUs (small ADUs that are repurposed from existing habitable floor space), the number of ADUs permitted per parcel, and the City’s ability to collect impact fees for ADUs. Rolling Hills amended its ADU ordinance in early 2020 to implement these new requirements. As the City of Rolling Hills prepares for its 2021-2029 Housing Element, it has an opportunity to use ADUs to meet a portion of its State-mandated Regional Housing Needs Allocation. State law requires that the City demonstrate the capacity for 20 very low-income units, nine low-income units, 11 moderate- income units and five above moderate-income units (45 units total). ADUs can meet the entire moderate- income need and a portion of the very low- and low-income need. This can avoid the need to rezone property to multi-family housing or increase the number of units allowed in the recently created Affordable Housing Overlay Zone. Prior to developing possible ADU programs for City Council, Planning Commission, and community discussion, Staff administered a survey of Rolling Hills residents to evaluate opportunities for ADUs, and general attitudes about ADUs in the community. The survey was designed and mailed to every home in the city in October 2020. Residents had roughly one month to return it. An option was provided to reply electronically via SurveyMonkey. Approximately 190 surveys were returned, for a response rate of 27 percent. Another seven surveys were received by SurveyMonkey, bringing the total response rate to 28 percent. The survey represents the views and experiences of more than one in four Rolling Hills households. 204 Page 2 Demographics of Survey Respondents Figure 1 compares demographics for the survey respondents and residents in the city as a whole. Respondents tended to be older than Rolling Hills residents as a whole and were mostly long-time residents. About two-thirds of the respondents were 65 or older and 25 percent were 50-64. By contrast, about 42 percent of the City’s adult residents are over 65 and 36 percent are 50-64. About 42 percent of the respondents had lived in Rolling Hills for more than 30 years and only 20 percent had lived in the city for less than 10 years. By contrast, about 27 percent of all residents have lived in Rolling Hills for more than 30 years and 31 percent have lived in the city for less than 10 years. The distribution of respondents by household size was close to the citywide average. Approximately 65 percent lived in one and two person households, which is similar to the citywide average. Only seven percent lived in households with five or more residents, which is just below the citywide average. Of the 194 respondents who indicated their housing tenure, 192 were owners and two were renters. This is equivalent to one percent of the respondents, whereas renters represent about five percent of Rolling Hills households. Responses to the survey were completely anonymous. Respondents were given the option of phoning the City if they had questions or wanted more information about ADUs. 205 Page 3 Figure 1: Demographics of Survey Respondents Relative to All Rolling Hills Residents 0 10 20 30 40 50 Less than 10 yrs 10-20 yrs 20-30 yrs 30+ yrs Length of Residency in Rolling Hills Survey Respondents All Rolling Hills Residents 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6+ Persons Household Size Survey Respondents All Rolling Hills Residents 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 20-35 35-49 50-64 65+ Percent by Age Group Survey Respondents All Rolling Hills Residents 206 Page 4 Suitability of the Property for an ADU Question 1 asked respondents to indicate if their property contained an ADU or other habitable spaces which could potentially be used as an ADU. Respondents were asked to check “all choices that apply,” so the results are not additive. Thirteen of the respondents indicated they had a legally permitted ADU on their properties with a separate kitchen, bath, and entrance. Some of these units may have been legally created in 2018-2020 after the City adopted its ADU Ordinance, but some likely already existed and are legally classified as guest quarters rather than permitted ADUs. Thirty-four respondents, or roughly 25 percent of the total, indicated they had a secondary building on their properties with an indoor kitchen, bathroom, heat and plumbing. This included guest houses/ casitas, pool houses, habitable barns, and similar features that could be considered potential ADUs even if they are not used for habitation by another household. Ten respondents indicated they had a second kitchen in their homes. Eighteen said they had another space in their home that could “easily be converted” to a separate dwelling or junior ADU. While some respondents may have counted the same space twice, roughly half indicated they had spaces on their properties with the potential to be used as an ADU or JADU. This is further supported by the responses to Question 2 below. Current Use of ADUs and Spaces Suitable as ADUs Question 2 asked how the spaces described in Question 1 were being used. Only three of the respondents indicated they were renting ADUs to a paying tenant. Seven indicated that the space was used by a caregiver or domestic employee, while eleven had a family member or long-term occupant living in the unit. Collectively, this represents 21 units, or just over 10 percent of the respondent households. The remainder of the respondents with potential ADU space indicated they used these spaces for house guests or their own families, or that the space was unoccupied or used as storage. The survey findings indicate that ADUs (or “unintended” ADUs such as guest houses) already represent a component of the Rolling Hills housing supply. The survey suggests that there is potential to expand the number of permitted ADUs in the future, even without any new construction. About 15 percent of the respondents (30 in total) indicated they had potential ADU space on their properties that was vacant or used for storage. Respondents were asked the square footage of the spaces they were describing. Figure 2 shows the distribution. More than 100 responses were received, with a median size of about 600 square feet. Respondents who had rented ADUs on their properties were given the option of reporting the rent that was being charged. Two of the three households who indicated they had a paying tenant replied. The monthly rents charged for these units were $950 in one case and $1,500 in another. Based on HCD income limits for Los Angeles County, the $950 unit would be considered affordable to a very low- income household of one or more persons. The $1,500 unit would be considered affordable to a low- income household of one or more persons. These units are presumed to have been created or legalized between 2018 and 2020, following adoption of the ADU ordinance. 207 Page 5 Figure 2: Square Footage of Spaces Reported by Respondents as Potential ADUs on their Properties, Including Guest Houses Income Characteristics of Households in Occupied Units Those who indicated their ADU (or “unintended” ADU/ guest house/ secondary space) was occupied by someone who was not part of their household were asked to describe the number of residents and total income of the occupants. The numeric HCD 2020 income limits (dollar amounts) and number of persons in the household were used so that the occupants could be easily identified using HCD’s income categories. There were 12 responses to this question, or about six percent of all surveys returned. This presumably includes the small number of units that are rented as ADUs, plus those occupied by caretakers, domestic employees, and other long-term occupants. The distribution by HCD’s income categories is shown in Table 1 below: Table 1 Household Size and Income of Households Occupying Formal or Unintended ADUs Income 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6+ person TOTAL Extremely Low 1 1 2 Very Low 2 2 Low 1 1 Moderate/ Above Mod 1 4 1 1 7 TOTAL 5 4 1 1 0 1 12 The data indicates that roughly half of the survey respondents’ ADUs (including those which may be unpermitted and used “informally” on a long-term basis) provided housing for low-, very low-, and extremely low-income households. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 >300 301-450 451-650 651-800 801-1000 1000+Number of UnitsSquare Footage 208 Page 6 Interest in Developing an ADU Question 4 asked respondents if they might be interested in developing an ADU if they didn’t currently have one. There were 164 responses to this question, with 24 percent indicating “Yes” and 15 percent indicating “Maybe.” Another 40 percent indicated “No” and 14 percent indicated “Probably Not.” The responses are shown graphically in Figure 3 below. The pie chart suggests that more than half of the City’s residents are not interested in developing an ADU on their properties, and another quarter are undecided or not interested at this time. To determine if there were regulatory barriers to construction, Question 4 included a follow up asking why respondents were not interested. The responses suggest it is mostly a lifestyle choice rather than the result of regulatory or cost barriers. About one-third (51) listed the loss of privacy as a factor, and another one- third (48) indicated they didn’t want to deal with tenants. The number of respondents listing the “permitting process” as a factor was small (27 out of 164) and the percentage listing “cost” as a factor (24 out of 164) was even smaller. About 10 percent of the respondents cited lack of space as their reason. Figure 3: Level of Interest in ADU development (N=164) No (65) 40% Probably Not (23) 14%Not Sure (11) 7% Maybe, but not now (25) 15% Yes (40) 24% Question: If you don’t have a legal ADU on your property, would you consider developing one? (164 replies) 209 Page 7 Location of Possible ADUs Those who expressed some interest in adding an ADU were asked where they might locate the ADU on their properties. The responses may help guide City programs. There were 85 responses, representing more than 40 percent of all surveys returned. Conversion of an existing accessory building (such as a guest house or barn) was the most commonly selected choice (38 responses), followed by a new detached structure (21 responses) and conversion of existing space in the house (6 responses). Only one respondent indicated they would build an addition to their home. Nineteen of the respondents were not sure where they might locate an ADU. Again, a majority (about 115) were not interested in adding an ADU. The responses suggest stronger demand for traditional ADUs than Junior ADUs, given the large number of respondents indicating they would build or convert an accessory structure, rather than use space within their own homes. Likely Use of Future ADUs Respondents were asked how they would use an ADU on their property if they developed one in the future. The responses to this question are important, as the objective of the program is to create housing. Using the ADU as a home office or space for occasional house guests would not accomplish State-mandated program goals. Figure 4 shows the responses to the question. Figure 4: Likely Use of Future ADUs (N=192) For rent to a tenant (16) 8% For a family member (60) 31% For myself (18) 9% For an employee or caregiver (48) 24% For occasional visitors (50) 25% Other (5) 3% Question: If you had a legal ADU on your property, how would you most likely use it? (192 replies) 210 Page 8 The responses indicate that roughly one-third would use the ADU for another household, including 16 who suggested they would rent it to a tenant and 48 who suggested they would use it for a domestic employee or caregiver. The latter statistic is important, as it suggests a potential resource for local health care workers, elder care professionals, construction and landscape workers, and others who may work in Rolling Hills but lack the financial resources to live here. Nearly a third of the respondents indicated they would use the ADU for a family member. The family member could be an extension of their own household or a relative or relatives living independently as a separate household. It is worth noting that only a quarter of the respondents indicated they would use the ADU for occasional visitors—historically, this has been the intended use of guest houses in the city. Use of ADUs as Affordable Housing Respondents were asked if they would consider limiting the rent on an ADU so that the unit was affordable to a lower income household. The question specifically asked if the respondent would consider a deed restriction that maintained the rent at a reduced rate (such as $1,200/ month for a two- person household) to help the City meet its State-mandated affordable housing requirements. Of the 194 surveys returned, 25 indicated they would consider this and another 20 indicated they might consider this (“maybe”). This represents nearly one-quarter of the total respondents. Another one-quarter indicated they would need more information before deciding. About 35 percent indicated they would not consider a lower income affordability restriction and 15 percent did not respond. Figure 5 shows the responses to this question. The data suggests that an “affordable” ADU program could generate sufficient participation for the City to meet its entire lower-income housing allocation through ADUs. Figure 5: Viability of ADUs to Meet Very Low Income Housing Assignment (N=194) Yes (25) 13% Maybe (20) 10% Need More Info (53) 27% No (68) 35% Didn't reply (28) 15% Question: If you had a legal ADU on your property, would you consider a deed restriction that maintained the rent at a reduced rate to help the City meet its State-mandated affordable housing requirements? 211 Page 9 For the 98 respondents who answered “Yes”, “Maybe,” or “Need More Information”, the survey asked a follow-up question, which is the maximum length of time the respondent would consider acceptable for an affordability deed restriction. Two respondents did not reply, but the other 96 provided the answers below: • 20 would consider a 5-year term • 2 would consider a 10-year term • 3 would consider a 20-year term • 17 would consider a deed restriction that ended when they sold the house • 59 were not sure or answered “other” The responses suggest that long-term deed restrictions (10 or 20 years) and affordability contracts that “run with the land” would have limited participation. Residents are more open to short-term arrangements such as five-year affordability terms, and flexible arrangements that would not encumber the resale of their homes. This is an important consideration in the event a program is developed. Incentives The final question in the survey asked respondents to select from a menu of possible incentives that might make a rent-restriction on an ADU more acceptable to them. Respondents were invited to select as many of the choices as they wanted. The most frequently selected options are shown in descending order in Figure 6 below. Figure 6: Ranking of Potential Affordable ADU Incentives 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Question: What incentives might make a rent restriction more attractive to you? 212 Page 10 The most frequently selected option was “nothing.” However, 55 respondents indicated that fee waivers or reductions would be an incentive, and 50 said expedited permitting would be an incentive. Many respondents were also supportive of the idea of rent-restricted ADUs serving local essential service workers such as fire-fighters and teachers. The least popular incentive was assistance in finding a tenant. Other Comments The survey provided an opportunity for residents to make general open-ended comments on ADUs and housing issues in Rolling Hills, as well as the factors the City should consider as new ADU policies and regulations are developed. Feedback was provided by 52 of the respondents. This is summarized below. A majority of the open-ended comments expressed negative views about ADUs and their potential impacts on the character of Rolling Hills, as well as concerns with State housing mandates and the erosion of local land use control. Numerous concerns were raised about safety, security, and privacy. There were also concerns expressed about noise, parking, traffic, evacuation capacity, and impacts on the community’s rural, equestrian feel. Some respondents expressed concerns that they would not be able to choose their own tenants if they created an ADU or would be penalized if they created an ADU but did not rent it. Questions were also raised about property tax impacts, septic system impacts, and whether tenants would pay association dues and have access to RHCA facilities. There were also supportive comments, particularly from persons interested in creating ADUs for aging parents, or for themselves to age in place while renting out their primary home. Several respondents indicated an interest in renting space to a care giver. One respondent suggested prioritizing rentals to employees of the RHCA. Some respondents expressed their support for the idea of using the school property to meet affordable housing needs rather than relying on ADUs. 213 Agenda Item No.: 9.C Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:ALAN PALERMO, PROJECT MANAGER THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:PROGRESS UPDATE ON THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF ADA IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: In December 2019, the City released an RFP for Architectural and Engineering Design Services to prepare ADA Improvement Plans for Rolling Hills City Hall, excluding building exterior path of travel. At the January 27, 2020 City Council Meeting, City Council considered and approved a Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Architecture and Engineering, Inc. to prepare Improvement Plans (ADA and Space Planning) for City of Rolling Hills City Hall. A kick off meeting with Pacific Architecture and Engineering, Inc. was held February 27, 2020. At the May 26, 2020 City Council Meeting, City Council received a presentation from staff on the options developed to bring the restrooms to comply with ADA and related codes. At the July 13, 2020 City Council Meeting, City Council received a presentation from staff with additional information to the two preferred options including opinions of probable costs of construction. DISCUSSION: Pacific Architecture and Engineering, Inc. is preparing the 65% plans for submittal to the City the week of March 8, 2021. In addition to the 65% plans, they will be submitting materials and color samples for City staff to view and make decisions on materials and colors that will be incorporated into the plans and an updated opinion of probable costs for construction for the project. City Staff will review the 65% plans, material samples, color samples, and make recommendations for any proposed changes in the project before returning to Pacific Architecture, Inc. and authorize to proceed to 90% design plans and specifications FISCAL IMPACT: 214 The project is budgeted under the Capital Improvement Program FY / 2020-2021. There has been one contract amendment with Pacific Architecture and Engineering, Inc. to date for this project. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: 20200509_rollinghills_costestimate10.pdf 20200612_Council_paritition_revised.pdf 20200704_rhada_OPTION_1_2.pdf rolling_hills_city_hall__option1_202006008_Layout1__1_.pdf rolling_hills_city_hall__option2_202006008d_Layout1__1_.pdf Staff_Reports.pdf 215 ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE May 9, 2020 20-06 PREPARED BY PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING, INC. HERMOSA BEACH, CA Rev 0 RHWCC JOB NUMBER: 216 PACIFIC ARCH & ENG, INC.0FFICE: 310-698-8711 DATE: 05/09/20 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 218 RHW NO: 20-06 HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 REV: 0 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA OWNER:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DESIGN TEAM:PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING. INC. ARCHITECTURAL: PACIFIC ARCH & ENG STRUCTURAL:TBD MECHANICAL:TBD ELECTRICAL:TBD ESTIMATING TEAM: ARCH/STRUCT: RW PLUMBING:RW ELECTRICAL:RW CHECKED BY:JFH ESTIMATE LEVEL:10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ESTIMATE TYPE:OPINION OF COST PLAN DATE:2020-05-06, 3 PAGES SPEC DATE:NONE PROJECT TYPE:ADA & NON-ADA UPGRADES PROJECT SCOPE: ESTIMATE BASIS: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS IS MODERNIZING THEIR CITY HALL BUILDING WITH ADA UPGRADES THIS COST ESTIMATE IS DEFINED AS AN “OPINION OF COST” MEANING THAT THE COSTS REFLECTED IN THE ESTIMATE ARE THE CONSIDERED OPINION OF THE ESTIMATOR BASED ON THE CURRENT COSTS OF MATERIAL AND LABOR, UPON INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN PUBLISHED REFERENCE SOURCES, HISTORICAL COST DATA, CLIENT OR VENDOR PROVIDED COST DATA AND THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF THE ESTIMATOR. THE FINAL COST OF THE PROJECT MAY VARY FROM THE ESTIMATOR’S “OPINION OF COST” BASED ON FACTORS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE ESTIMATOR SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE NUMBER OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND/OR SUBCONTRACTORS PARTICIPATING IN THE BID PROCESS; SUDDEN CHANGES IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS; THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL ECONOMY; AND DECISIONS MADE BY THE CLIENT. Page 1 of 3 217 PACIFIC ARCH & ENG, INC.0FFICE: 310-698-8711 DATE: 05/09/20 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 218 RHW NO: 20-06 HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 REV: 0 COMPETITIVE BIDDING: ESCALATION: WAGE RATES: WORK SCOPE CHANGES: PHASES:NONE PRORATES: AREA SF: GSF GENERAL CONDITIONS:25.0%ADA AREAS 0 DESIGN CONTINGENCY:35.0%NON-ADA AREAS 0 ESCALATION:2.1% INSURANCE & BONDS:1.2% OVERHEAD & PROFIT:25.0%TOTAL BUILDING AREA 0 ESCALATION: ESCALATION (9 MONTHS TO MPC AT 3.5% P/A) ESCALATION PER YEAR:3.5% ESTIMATE DATE:05/09/20 START DATE:09/01/20 CONST. LEN: 6.0 MONTHS FINISH DATE:03/01/21 MID-POINT: 7.0 MONTHS THE PRICES IN THIS ESTIMATE ARE BASED ON COMPETITIVE BIDDING. COMPETITIVE BIDDING IS RECEIVING RESPONSIVE BIDS FROM AT LEASTFIVEORMOREGENERALCONTRACTORSANDTHREEORMORERESPONSIVEBIDSFROMMAJORSUBCONTRACTORSOR TRADES. MAJOR SUBCONTRACTORS ARE CONCRETE, MASONRY, STRUCTURAL STEEL, FRAMING, ROOFING, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTORS AND ANY OTHER MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT. WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, CONTRACTOR BIDS CAN AND HAVE RANGED FROM 25% TO 100% AND MORE OVER THE PRICES IN THIS ESTIMATE, DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE JOB. WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING, CONTRACTOR BIDS CAN RANGE AS LOW AS 25% BELOW THE PRICES IN THIS ESTIMATE BASED ON CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS. ESCALATION IS BASED ON 3.5% PER YEAR AND CARRIED FROM THE ESTIMATE DATE TO THE MID-POINT OF CONSTRUCTION. ONE MAJOR FACTOR IN ESCALATION IS INFLATION AND WE MAY BE IN A PERIOD WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME INFLATIONARY PRESSURES. THERE ARE TOO MANY VARIABLES TO DETERMINE HOW ESCALATION WILL IMPACT ANY SPECIFIC PROJECT. THERE MAY ONLY BE NEGLIGIBLE IMPACT OR IT MAY BE GREATER THAN PREDICTED. THIS OPINION OF COST IS BASED ON MARKET WAGE-RATES & CONDITIONS AND CURRENTLY APPLICABLE PREVAILING WAGES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE USER IS CAUTIONED THAT SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT, OR ALTERATIONS TO THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS AFTER COMPLETION OF THIS OPINION OF COST ESTIMATE CAN CAUSE MAJOR COST CHANGES. IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE, RHWCC SHOULD BE NOTIFIED AND AN APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENT MADE TO THIS OPINION OF COST ESTIMATE. Page 2 of 3 218 PACIFIC ARCH & ENG, INC.0FFICE: 310-698-8711 DATE: 05/09/20 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE 218 RHW NO: 20-06 HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 REV: 0 SUPPLIER PROVIDED QUOTES & OTHER CONTACTS: NONE GENERAL EXCLUSIONS (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED): 1.ARCHITECTURAL FEES, ENGINEERING FEES & OTHER SOFT COSTS. 2.THE COST OF LAND & EASEMENT ACQUISITION. 3.ASSESSMENTS, TAXES, FINANCE, LEGAL & DEVELOPMENT CHARGES. 4.COMPRESSION OF SCHEDULE & PREMIUM OR SHIFT WORK. 5.RESTRICTIONS ON THE CONTRACTOR'S WORKING HOURS. 6.BUILDER'S RISK, PROJECT WRAP-UP & OTHER OWNER PROVIDED INSURANCE PROGRAMS. 7.SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & LEED REQUIREMENTS. 8.H AZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLING, DISPOSAL & ABATEMENT. 9.ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATION. 10.OWNER SUPPLIED & INSTALLED FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT. 11.LOOSE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED. Page 3 of 3 219 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:PROJECT SUMMARY ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 REV: 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE TAB DESCRIPTION ADJ SF UNIT COST TOTAL PROJECT SUMMARY OPTION 1 - RESTROOMS & RECONFIGURATION 1,390 SF $483.04 671,420$ OPTION 2 - RESTROOMS 260 SF $1,033.31 268,660$ SPECULATIVE BID RANGE FORECAST BASED ON CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PARTICIPATION LEVELS %OPTION 1 OPTION 2 1 - 2 GC BIDDERS 100%1,342,840$ 537,320$ 2 - 3 GC BIDDERS 75%1,174,990$ 470,160$ 3 - 4 GC BIDDERS 50%1,007,130$ 402,990$ 4 - 5 GC BIDDERS 25%839,280$ 335,830$ 5 - 6 GC BIDDERS 0%671,420$ 268,660$ 6 - 7 GC BIDDERS -5%637,850$ 255,230$ 7 - 8 GC BIDDERS -10%604,280$ 241,800$ 8 - 9 GC BIDDERS -15%570,710$ 228,370$ 10 + GC BIDDERS -20%537,140$ 214,930$ NOTE: THE BASIC CONCEPT IS THAT HISTORICALLY WITH FEWER GC BIDDERS PRICES WILL GENERALLY RISE AND WITH MORE GC BIDDERS PRICES WILL GENERALLY FALL. 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 (F-86)Page 1 of 1 220 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 1 - RESTROOMS & MISC. AREAS ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 1,390 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM #DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL OPTION 1 1.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN PRORATES - NONE 2.10 SITEWORK 7.1% 17.99 25,000 2.20 DEMOLITION 8.2% 20.86 28,990 3.10 CONCRETE 5.5% 13.95 19,390 6.10 CARPENTRY 7.5% 19.05 26,480 8.10 DOORS & WINDOWS 10.9% 27.68 38,480 9.10 FINISHES 18.8% 47.68 66,280 9.50 TILE 4.4% 11.28 15,680 10.10 SPECIALTIES 2.4% 6.06 8,430 15.10 PLUMBING 10.5% 26.62 37,000 15.20 FIRE PROTECTION 1.0% 2.50 3,480 15.30 HVAC 9.9% 25.00 34,750 16.10 ELECTRICAL 13.8% 35.00 48,650 TOTAL DIRECT COST $253.68 352,610$ PRORATES GENERAL CONDITIONS 20.0%70,530 DESIGN CONTINGENCY 35.0%123,420 ESCALATION 2.1%7,410 SUBTOTAL $398.54 553,970$ CONTRACTOR BURDENS BONDS 1.2%6,650 OVERHEAD & PROFIT 20.0%110,800 OPTION 1 - TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $483.04 671,420$ 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 1 of 5 221 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 1 - RESTROOMS & MISC. AREAS ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 1,390 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM #DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 1.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS See Prorates Above. 0.00 - - SUBTOTAL 1.10 $0.00 SF NONE 2.10 SITEWORK Sewer Line, 4"150 LF 100.00 15,000 Restore Landscaping & Hardscape (Allowance)1 LS 10,000.00 10,000 - SUBTOTAL 2.10 $17.99 SF 25,000 2.20 DEMOLITION Mass Demolition Areas (Per SF Allowance)1,200 SF 15.00 18,000 Demo for New Restroom Concrete 224 SF 10.00 2,240 Demo Flooring Only (Per SF Allowance)190 SF 5.00 950 Haul & Disposal Fees (Allowance)1 LS 5,300.00 5,300 Sawcutting (Allowance)1 LS 2,500.00 2,500 - SUBTOTAL 2.20 $20.86 SF 28,990 3.10 CONCRETE New Restroom Sloping Concrete & Substrate 224 SF 35.00 7,840 Float & Level Previous Restroom Floor 70 SF 10.00 700 Concrete Curb, 6"90 LF 65.00 5,850 Misc. Concrete Work (Allowance)1 LS 5,000.00 5,000 - SUBTOTAL 3.10 $13.95 SF 19,390 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 2 of 5 222 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 1 - RESTROOMS & MISC. AREAS ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 1,390 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM #DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 6.10 CARPENTRY Rough Carpentry Wood Framed Walls, 2x4 1,250 SF 10.00 12,500 Wood Framed Walls, 2x8 200 SF 12.50 2,500 Reframe (e) Door Openings 6 EA 500.00 3,000 Finish Carpentry Lobby Reception Desk, 10 lf 1 EA 5,000.00 5,000 Misc. Finish Carpentry (Per SF Allowance)1,390 SF 2.50 3,480 - SUBTOTAL 6.10 $19.05 SF 26,480 8.10 DOORS & WINDOWS New Interior Doors, SC Wood, 3'x7'13 EA 2,960.00 38,480 Includes Frames & Standard Hardware - - SUBTOTAL 8.10 $27.68 SF 38,480 9.10 FINISHES Wall Finishes New Walls, 2x4 x 125 lf 1,250 SF 20.00 25,000 New Walls, 2x8 x 20 lf 200 SF 25.00 5,000 Misc. Patch & Repair (Per SF Allowance)1,390 SF 2.50 3,480 Walls include gypboard, sound batts & paint. Flooring Resilient Flooring 570 SF 10.00 5,700 Carpet Tiles 110 SF 10.00 1,100 Lobby Brick (Remove & Replace)380 SF 20.00 7,600 Vinyl Base, 4"410 LF 7.50 3,080 Ceilings Acoustic Ceiling Tile, 2x4 1,060 SF 7.50 7,950 Suspended Gypboard Ceiling 224 SF 15.00 3,360 Paint Gypboard Ceiling 224 SF 2.50 560 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 3 of 5 223 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 1 - RESTROOMS & MISC. AREAS ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 1,390 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM #DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL Additional Painting Paint/Stain Doors 13 EA 150.00 1,950 Misc. Additional Painting (Allowance)1 LS 1,500.00 1,500 - SUBTOTAL 9.10 $47.68 SF 66,280 9.50 TILE Ceramic Tile, Floor 224 SF 25.00 5,600 Ceramic Tile, Wainscot, 4'336 SF 30.00 10,080 - SUBTOTAL 9.50 $11.28 SF 15,680 10.10 SPECIALTIES Toilet Partitions & Accessories Toilet Partition, ADA 1 EA 1,500.00 1,500 Toilet Partition, Door & Panel 1 EA 500.00 500 Coat Hooks 3 EA 75.00 230 Grab Bar Sets 2 EA 350.00 700 Mirrors 3 EA 120.00 360 Paper Towel Dispenser & Waste Combo 2 EA 750.00 1,500 Seat Cover Dispensers 3 EA 75.00 230 Soap Dispensers 3 EA 75.00 230 Toilet Paper Dispensers 3 EA 75.00 230 General Building Specialties Corner Guards 8 EA 75.00 600 Markerboards, 6'x4'1 EA 600.00 600 TV Wall Mounting Bracket 1 EA 750.00 750 Misc. General Building Specialties (Allowance)1 LS 1,000.00 1,000 - SUBTOTAL 10.10 $6.06 SF 8,430 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 4 of 5 224 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 1 - RESTROOMS & MISC. AREAS ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 1,390 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 15.10 PLUMBING Toilets 3 EA 2,500.00 7,500 Urinals 1 EA 1,500.00 1,500 Lavatories 3 EA 1,000.00 3,000 Plumbing Rough-Ins 7 EA 3,500.00 24,500 Sterilization & Testing 1 LS 1,000.00 500 - SUBTOTAL 15.10 $26.62 SF 37,000 15.20 FIRE PROTECTION Adjust Sprinkler Heads (Per SF Allowance) 1,390 SF 2.50 3,480 - SUBTOTAL 15.20 $2.50 SF 3,480 15.30 HVAC Reconfigure Existing HVAC (Per SF Allowance) 1,390 SF 25.00 34,750 - SUBTOTAL 15.30 $25.00 SF 34,750 16.10 ELECTRICAL Reconfigure Existing Electrical (Per SF Allowance) 1,390 SF 35.00 48,650 - SUBTOTAL 16.10 $35.00 SF 48,650 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 5 of 5 225 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 2 - RESTROOMS ONLY ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 260 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM #DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL OPTION 2 1.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN PRORATES - NONE 2.10 SITEWORK 0.0%- NONE 2.20 DEMOLITION 7.0% 35.38 9,200 3.10 CONCRETE 11.9% 60.04 15,610 6.10 CARPENTRY 4.6% 23.46 6,100 8.10 DOORS & WINDOWS 6.8% 34.15 8,880 9.10 FINISHES 12.3% 62.23 16,180 9.50 TILE 13.2% 66.81 17,370 10.10 SPECIALTIES 3.6% 18.19 4,730 15.10 PLUMBING 28.2% 142.31 37,000 15.20 FIRE PROTECTION 0.5% 2.50 650 15.30 HVAC 4.9% 25.00 6,500 16.10 ELECTRICAL 6.9% 35.00 9,100 TOTAL DIRECT COST $505.08 131,320$ PRORATES GENERAL CONDITIONS 25.0%32,830 DESIGN CONTINGENCY 35.0%45,970 ESCALATION 2.1%2,760 SUBTOTAL $818.77 212,880$ CONTRACTOR BURDENS BONDS 1.2%2,560 OVERHEAD & PROFIT 25.0%53,220 OPTION 2 - TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $1,033.31 268,660$ 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 1 of 5 226 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 2 - RESTROOMS ONLY ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 260 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 1.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS See Prorates Above. 0.00 - - SUBTOTAL 1.10 $0.00 SF NONE 2.10 SITEWORK None - - SUBTOTAL 2.10 $0.00 SF NONE 2.20 DEMOLITION Mass Demolition Areas (Per SF Allowance) 260 SF 15.00 3,900 Demo for New Restroom Concrete 260 SF 10.00 2,600 Haul & Disposal Fees (Allowance) 1 LS 1,700.00 1,700 Sawcutting (Allowance) 1 LS 1,000.00 1,000 - SUBTOTAL 2.20 $35.38 SF 9,200 3.10 CONCRETE New Restroom Sloping Concrete & Substrate 210 SF 35.00 7,350 Concrete Curb, 6" 104 LF 65.00 6,760 Misc. Concrete Work (Allowance) 1 LS 1,500.00 1,500 - SUBTOTAL 3.10 $60.04 SF 15,610 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 2 of 5 227 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 2 - RESTROOMS ONLY ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 260 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 6.10 CARPENTRY Rough Carpentry Wood Framed Walls, 2x4 120 SF 10.00 1,200 Wood Framed Walls, Dbl 2x4 340 SF 12.50 4,250 Finish Carpentry Misc. Finish Carpentry (Per SF Allowance) 260 SF 2.50 650 - SUBTOTAL 6.10 $23.46 SF 6,100 8.10 DOORS & WINDOWS New Interior Doors, SC Wood, 3'x7' 3 EA 2,960.00 8,880 Includes Frames & Standard Hardware - SUBTOTAL 8.10 $34.15 SF 8,880 9.10 FINISHES Wall Finishes New Walls, 2x4 x 12 lf 120 SF 20.00 2,400 New Walls, Dbl 2x4 x 34 lf 340 SF 25.00 8,500 Misc. Patch & Repair (Per SF Allowance) 260 SF 2.50 650 Walls include gypboard, sound batts & paint. Ceilings Suspended Gypboard Ceiling 210 SF 15.00 3,150 Paint Gypboard Ceiling 210 SF 2.50 530 Additional Painting Paint/Stain Doors 3 EA 150.00 450 Misc. Additional Painting (Allowance) 1 LS 500.00 500 - SUBTOTAL 9.10 $62.23 SF 16,180 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 3 of 5 228 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 2 - RESTROOMS ONLY ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 260 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 9.50 TILE Ceramic Tile, Floor 210 SF 25.00 5,250 Ceramic Tile, Wainscot, 4' 404 SF 30.00 12,120 - SUBTOTAL 9.50 $66.81 SF 17,370 10.10 SPECIALTIES Toilet Accessories Coat Hooks 3 EA 75.00 230 Grab Bar Sets 2 EA 350.00 700 Mirrors 3 EA 120.00 360 Paper Towel Dispenser & Waste Combo 3 EA 750.00 2,250 Seat Cover Dispensers 3 EA 75.00 230 Soap Dispensers 3 EA 75.00 230 Toilet Paper Dispensers 3 EA 75.00 230 General Building Specialties Misc. General Building Specialties (Allowance) 1 LS 500.00 500 - SUBTOTAL 10.10 $18.19 SF 4,730 15.10 PLUMBING Toilets 3 EA 2,500.00 7,500 Urinals 1 EA 1,500.00 1,500 Lavatories 3 EA 1,000.00 3,000 Plumbing Rough-Ins 7 EA 3,500.00 24,500 Sterilization & Testing 1 LS 500.00 500 - SUBTOTAL 15.10 $142.31 SF 37,000 15.20 FIRE PROTECTION Adjust Sprinkler Heads (Per SF Allowance) 260 SF 2.50 650 - SUBTOTAL 15.20 $2.50 SF 650 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 4 of 5 229 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: RW CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS CHECKED BY: JFH DESCRIPTION:OPTION 2 - RESTROOMS ONLY ESTIMATE DATE: 05/09/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 260 REV 0 10% SCHEMATIC DESIGN COST ESTIMATE ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 15.30 HVAC Reconfigure Existing HVAC (Per SF Allowance) 260 SF 25.00 6,500 - SUBTOTAL 15.30 $25.00 SF 6,500 16.10 ELECTRICAL Reconfigure Existing Electrical (Per SF Allowance) 260 SF 35.00 9,100 - SUBTOTAL 16.10 $35.00 SF 9,100 5/9/2020 Rolling Hills City Hall Renovations 10% SD Estimate Rev 0 pg4 Page 5 of 5 230 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DESCRIPTION:PROJECT SUMMARY ESTIMATE DATE: 06/12/20 REV: 0 Moveable counter and partition TAB DESCRIPTION ADJ SF UNIT COST TOTAL PROJECT SUMMARY Moveable counter and partition 80 SF $205.88 16,470$ SPECULATIVE BID RANGE FORECAST BASED ON CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDER PARTICIPATION LEVELS % Partition 1 - 2 GC BIDDERS 100% 32,940$ 2 - 3 GC BIDDERS 75% 28,830$ 3 - 4 GC BIDDERS 50% 24,710$ 4 - 5 GC BIDDERS 25% 20,590$ 5 - 6 GC BIDDERS 0% 16,470$ 6 - 7 GC BIDDERS -5% 15,650$ 7 - 8 GC BIDDERS -10% 14,830$ 8 - 9 GC BIDDERS -15% 14,000$ 10 + GC BIDDERS -20% 13,180$ NOTE: THE BASIC CONCEPT IS THAT HISTORICALLY WITH FEWER GC BIDDERS PRICES WILL GENERALLY RISE AND WITH MORE GC BIDDERS PRICES WILL GENERALLY FALL. 6/12/2020 Partition 20200612 (F-86) Page 1 of 1 231 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DESCRIPTION:Moveable Partition at Council Chamber ESTIMATE DATE: 06/12/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 80 REV 0 Moveable counter and partition ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 1.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN PRORATES - NONE 2.10 SITEWORK 0.0% - NONE 2.20 DEMOLITION 19.4% 25.00 2,000 3.10 CONCRETE 0.0% - NONE 6.10 CARPENTRY 58.3% 75.00 6,000 8.10 DOORS & WINDOWS 4.9% 6.25 500 9.10 FINISHES 6.8% 8.75 700 9.50 TILE 10.7% 13.75 1,100 10.10 SPECIALTIES 0.0% - NONE 15.10 PLUMBING 0.0% - NONE 15.20 FIRE PROTECTION 0.0% - NONE 15.30 HVAC 0.0% - NONE 16.10 ELECTRICAL 0.0% - NONE TOTAL DIRECT COST $128.75 10,300$ PRORATES GENERAL CONDITIONS 20.0% 2,060 DESIGN CONTINGENCY 10.0% 1,030 ESCALATION 1.8% 190 SUBTOTAL $169.75 13,580$ CONTRACTOR BURDENS BONDS 1.2% 170 OVERHEAD & PROFIT 20.0% 2,720 - TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $205.88 16,470$ 6/12/2020 Partition 20200612 Page 1 of 2 232 PROJECT:ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL RENOVATIONS RHWCC JOB NO.: 20-06 LOCATION:ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA CLIENT:CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DESCRIPTION:Moveable Partition at Council Chamber ESTIMATE DATE: 06/12/20 ADJUSTED GSF: 80 REV 0 Moveable counter and partition ITEM # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT COST TOTAL 1.10 GENERAL CONDITIONS See Prorates Above. 0.00 - SUBTOTAL 1.10 $0.00 SF NONE 2.20 DEMOLITION Mass Demolition Areas (Per SF Allowance) 80 SF 15.00 1,200 Haul & Disposal Fees (Allowance) 1 LS 800.00 800 SUBTOTAL 2.20 $25.00 SF 2,000 6.10 CARPENTRY Rough Carpentry Reframe (e) - EA - - Finish Carpentry Lobby Reception Desk, 10 lf 1 EA 6,000.00 6,000 SUBTOTAL 6.10 $75.00 SF 6,000 8.10 DOORS & WINDOWS New moveable partition 1 EA 500.00 500 SUBTOTAL 8.10 $6.25 SF 500 9.10 FINISHES Wall Finishes Misc. Patch & Repair (Per SF Allowance) 80 SF 2.50 200 Misc. Additional Painting (Allowance) 1 LS 500.00 500 SUBTOTAL 9.10 $8.75 SF 700 9.50 TILE Ceramic Tile, Floor 44 SF 25.00 1,100 SUBTOTAL 9.50 $13.75 SF 1,100 6/12/2020 Partition 20200612 Page 2 of 2 233 Pacific Architecture and Engineering, Inc. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CITY HALL FEE FOR OPTION 1 AND 2 July 1, 2020 Pacific Architecture and Engineering(PAC) Design Team understands the Scope of Work to be: OPTION 1 Option 1 creates new ADA compliant restrooms adjacent to lobby. Reception area is reconfigured to have a moveable reception desk and partition. Copy Room is relocated, and Meeting Room, and Coffee Room is created where existing restrooms are located. Electrical Room and Water heater are relocated. Fee: $61,272.00 OPTION 2 Restrooms are reconfigured to have one ADA compliant all gender restroom and two additional all gender restrooms where current restrooms are located. Electrical Room, Coffee area and water heater are relocated. Fee: $28,513.00 Task 1 – Programming The Design Team will first conduct a site visit, field measure and create as-builts that capture the dimensions required for ADA compliant upgrades as identified in the third party survey. The new 2019 California Building Code Chapter 11b shall be applied towards ADA upgrades and the Design Team will recommend the most feasible way to complete ADA upgrades. There may be more than one way to achieve ADA compliance and the Design Team will discuss alternatives with the City. Please note that ADA compliance not listed in the survey may be triggered. If Cost Estimate is beyond City’s expectations, City and Design Team will discuss options for the Scope of Work. • Review of draft Accessibility Survey/Transition Plan, research code, site visits, field measurements • Schematic plans/concept plans • Coordination and up to 3 meetings with City Staff / City’s designated Project Manager • A preliminary cost estimate (order of magnitude) will be prepared on schematic/concept plans approved by the City. Task 2 – Construction Documents(Plans), Specifications, Estimates In this phase the drawings will be further developed, with a demolition plan, door schedule, door hardware, threshold details restroom plans, restroom partition details, fixture details, ADA mounting heights, ADA signage details, accessory details. 234 Pacific Architecture and Engineering, Inc. The restroom reconfiguration shall show relocation of fixtures requiring trenching of of slab on grade, relocation of partitions, electrical fixtures and venting if necessary. The design team will discuss construction phasing expectations for the project with the City. • Provide 90% Construction Documents, Specifications, and Construction Cost Estimate based on approved Schematic Plans for City review • Provide a draft construction phasing plan to allow the City to implement the entirety of improvements in phases if required • Provide 100% Construction Documents, Specifications, and Construction Cost Estimate addressing City comments on the 90% submittal City review and approval • Provide final 100% Construction Documents, Specifications, and Construction Cost Estimate address any City comments on the 100% submittal • Provide final construction phasing plan • Coordination and up to 2 meetings with City Staff / City’s designated Project Manager Task 3 – Bid Support Assist the City in preparation of Bid Package and provide responses to questions received during the bid phase. Task 4 – Construction Support Construction Support services during construction of the improvements from the approved final Construction Documents and Specifications including but not limited to.: • Attend 3 meetings during construction phase • Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) • Plan interpretation • Review and provide recommendations to Change Order requests • Review Submittals and its conformance to plans and Specifications • Prepare as-builts Notes: This proposal assumes the project has no federal funding or is associated with any Federal Entity. Geotechnical Report, Lead and Asbestos Testing and Remediation This proposal assumes there are no major structural modifications necessary and no bearing walls are affected, and whole building structural calculations are not necessary. Fees are estimated on a Time and Material basis. City shall provide utility survey. 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 COUNCIL CHAMBER LOBBY RECEPTION CITY MANAGER ARCHITECTURAL ROOM WORKROOM ARCHITECTURAL VAULT HT:8'2" 23'-734" 11'-7"HT:8'2" 15'-818" 2'-218" CASEWORK CASEWORK 3'6" high 10'-1" 31'-6" 31'-4" 20'-10"15'-5" 23'-6" EACH DOOR 3' 32'-6" 31'-7" 5' CEILING 8 '2" 10'-6" 3'-5" 3'-612" 15'-5" 15'-634" 11' 32'-6" 24'-6" 15'-012" DOOR 2-10WIDE, 7'9 HIGHT 3'-10" GLASS WALL WOOD FRAME 15'-6" CASEWORK 3'6" high 13'-6" CLOSET BOOK KEEPER CITY CLERK\ 412" 3'-334" 6'-10" 23'-9"16'-034" 3'-678"6'-734" 10'-214"6'-012"6'-012" 3'-1" 3'-512" 3'-012" 2'-2" 10'-814" 4'-134" 1'-712" ITWATER HEATERCOFFEE WOMEN ADA ALL GENDER Radius Radius Radius Radius 6'-114" 2'-812" 4'-8"RadiusRadiusADA MENS MEN COMPARISON OF SIZE 243 LOBBY RECEPTION CITY MANAGER ARCHITECTURAL ROOM WORKROOM ARCHITECTURAL VAULT HT:8'2" 23'-734" 11'-7"HT:8'2" 15'-818" 2'-218" CASEWORK CASEWORK 3'6" high 10'-1" 31'-6" 31'-4" 20'-10"15'-5" 23'-6" EACH DOOR 3' 32'-6" 31'-7" 5' 3'-5" 3'-612" 15'-5" 15'-634" 11' 32'-6" 24'-6" 15'-012" 3'-10" 15'-6" CASEWORK 3'6" high 13'-6" BOOK KEEPER CITY CLERK\ 412" ALL GENDER RadiusRadius ADARadiusRadiusRadiusRadiusALL ALL DISPLACED IT PHONE DATA WATER HEATER COFFEE REFRIGERATOR GENDER GENDER PUBLIC RESTROOM DOORS OPEN OUT TO HALL WAY ODOR NOISE ISSUES, NOT ENOUGH ROOM FOR DOUBLE DOOR 10'-818" 23'-778" 11'-6" 5'-318"5'-914" 244 COUNCIL CHAMBER LOBBY RECEPTION CITY MANAGER ARCHITECTURAL ROOMARCHITECTURAL VAULT 23'-734" 11'-7"HT:8'2" 2'-218" CASEWORK 31'-6" 23'-6" EACH DOOR 3' 32'-6" 31'-7" 5' CEILING 8 '2" 10'-6" 3'-5" 3'-612" 15'-634" 11' 32'-6" 24'-6" 15'-012" CLOSET BOOK KEEPER CITY CLERK\ 412" 3'-678"6'-112" 10'-214"6'-012"6'-012" 3'-8" 3'-512" 3'-012" 2'-2" 10'-814" 4'-134" 1'-712" ITWATER HEATERCOFFEE MENSWOMEN ONE NEW AT LOBBY RadiusRadiusADA COPY ALL GENDER EXISTING CORRIDOR WIDTHS DO NOT MEET BUILDING CODE SO WALLS NEED TO BE DEMO'D AND WOULD NEED TO BE WIDENED IF PLUMBING IS ROUTED HERE, CONSIDER MOVING RESTROOMS AND CAPTURE SPACE AT EXISTING RESTROOMS CONVERT TO SINGLE USER CONVERT TO SINGLE USER 245 LOBBY RECEPTION CITY MANAGER OFFICE COPY BOOK KEEPER CITY CLERK WOMEN ADA ALL GENDER Radius Radius Radius Radius 6'-114" 2'-812" 4'-8"Radius RadiusADA STORAGEMEETING 7'-738"10'-214" COFFEE IT PUBLIC RESTROOM TO BE SEPARATED FROM PRIVATE SPACE THIS COULD BE SEPARATED INTO TWO ALL GENDERS BUT WOULD BE MORE COSTLY MORE WALLS VS TOILET COMPARTMENTS 21'-434" 12'-018" SEPARATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE 246 247 COUNCIL CHAMBER LOBBY RECEPTION CITY MANAGER ARCHITECTURAL ROOM WORKROOM ARCHITECTURAL VAULT HT:8'2" 23'-734" 11'-7"HT:8'2" 15'-818" 2'-218" CASEWORK CASEWORK 3'6" high 10'-1" 31'-6" 31'-4" 20'-10"15'-5" 23'-6" EACH DOOR 3' 32'-6" 31'-7" CEILING LOW 8 '7.5" CEILING HIGH 13'9" 5' 3'-5" 3'-612" 15'-5" 15'-634" 11' 32'-6" 24'-6" 15'-012" DOOR 2-10WIDE, 7'9 HIGHT 3'-10" SLIDING DOOR 3' LEAVES GLASS WALL WOOD FRAME 15'-6" CASEWORK 3'6" high 13'-6" BOOK KEEPER CITY CLERK\ 412" 3'-512"WOMEN ADA ALL GENDER Radius Radius Radius Radius 6'-114" 2'-812" 4'-8"RadiusRadiusADA 3'-378" NOT ENOUGH SPACE IN FRONT OF DOOR PER CODE 20'-612" 10'-818" THIS ORIENTATION DOESNT FIT 248 249 250 251 Agenda Item No.: 11.A Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:CONNIE VIRAMONTES , ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) RULE 20A TARIFF PROGRAM. (VERBAL REPORT) DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: 252 Agenda Item No.: 12.A Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:CONNIE VIRAMONTES , ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT:CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY’S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR JEFF PIEPER UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: None. ATTACHMENTS: 253 Agenda Item No.: 12.B Mtg. Date: 03/08/2021 TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:MEREDITH ELGUIRA, PLANNING DIRECTOR THRU:ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: INITIATION OF LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4) THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON THE ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION. NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1 DATE:March 08, 2021 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. 254 RECOMMENDATION: None. ATTACHMENTS: 255