2014-069 - Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2014-01

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Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan Findings and Facts in Support of Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations significant cultural resources, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). If significance criteria are met, then the project shall be required to perform data recovery, professional identification, radiocarbon dates as applicable, and other special studies; they shall be offered for curation or preservation to a repository with a retrievable collection system and an educational and research interest in the materials, such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History or California State University, Fullerton, or other local museum or repository. If no museum or repository is willing to accept the resource, the resource shall be considered the property of the City, and may be stored, disposed of, transferred, exchanged, or otherwise handled by the City at its discretion. C. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (1) Potential Impact: Future development that would be accommodated under the Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor could create significant hazards through accidental release of hazardous materials. Finding: 1. The City hereby makes Finding 1 and determines that this impact is less than significant with the incorporation of the proposed mitigation measures. Facts in Support of Finding Construction of individual development projects that would be accommodated under the Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor would involve the demolition of the existing buildings, structures, parking area and drive aisles, and other site improvements. Due to the age of many of the buildings and structures throughout the project area, it is likely that asbestos - containing materials (ACM) and lead -based paint were used in the construction of these structures. Demolition can cause encapsulated ACM to become friable and, once airborne, it is considered a carcinogen. Such releases could pose significant risks to persons living and working in and around the project site. Furthermore, exposure of contaminated soils to workers and the surrounding environment could result in a significant impact. However, all demolition activities would be required to comply with the SCAQMD's Rule 1403, OSHA Rule 29 CFR Part 1926.62, and Sections 17920.10 and 105255 of the California Health and Safety Code. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 6 -1 would also further prevent impacts related to the potential release of ACM or LBP in the project area by requiring that such materials are surveyed prior to demolition activities. Lastly, implementation of Mitigation Measure 6 -2 would ensure that soil contaminants are properly identified and disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Compliance with regulatory requirements and implementation of mitigation measures 6 -1 and 6 -2 identified above would reduce potential impacts associated with accidental release of hazardous materials to a less than significant level. Therefore, no significant unavoidable adverse impacts would occur. 27 July 2014