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1 CAJA Environmental Services San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 250 Phone Fax May 10, 2016 Ms. Luci Ibarra, Sr. City Planner Major Projects 200 North Spring Street City Hall Room 750 Los Angeles, CA RE: Jefferson and La Cienega Project. '- oate : _-=o_s-4-.b...;.t_t>-~f-..2..::.d_l...;h Submitted in flu 11 Committee Council File No: /h- 0 L/31 ~ 6/ f I{.. - D L/ ~ Item No. 9 { 8 /} () 0 ' ~: LllM M -tt~ ~ tt loa.( C./ Dear Ms. Ibarra: Enclosed is a letter from our air quality consultant, Douglas Kim & Associates, which concerns updates in the area of GHGs. This information further supports and confirms the GHG impact analysis in the Environmental Impact Report for the above referenced project. Sincerely, Stacie Henderson Senior Project Manager West San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 250 Dhnno ~i n... thl.q.a7nn l=<~v ~-1 n.rnet.orn-1

2 ' DouoLAsKIM+AssociATES,LLC April15, 2016 Stacie Henderson, Senior Project Manager CAJA Environmental Services, LLC West San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 250 RE : CUMULUS EIR Dear Ms. Henderson: Since the release of the Draft EIR for the proposed Cumulus project, there have been recent updates that are relevant for the analysis of Greenhouse Gases, including the following items: 1. On April 6, 2016, SCAG adopted its RTP/SCS update, calling for a continuation of integrated planning for land use and transportation that will help achieve the State's goal of reducing per capita GHG emissions by eight percent by 2020 compared to 2005 levels, by 18 percent by 2035, and 21 percent by The Plan calls for public transportation improvements that will reduce GHG emissions per household by up to 30 percent, one percent reduction in GHG from having zero emission vehicles, neighborhood vehicles, and carsharing/ridesourcing make up two percent of the vehicle fleet by The Proposed Project is an infill development combining residential and commercial land uses that is also consistent with the 2016 RTP/SCS and its focus on integrated land use planning. The Proposed Project specifically implements the Plan's "Complete Communities" growth strategy. Specifically, the site's location near substantial local transit bus services, and within X mile of a Metro Expo Line places it in a High Quality Transit Area (HQTA). The 2016 RTP/SCS projects that these areas, while comprising only three percent of land area in the region make up 46 percent of future household growth and 55 of future job growth. Further, the vertical integration of land uses on the site will produce substantial reductions in auto mode share to and from the site that will help the region accommodate growth and promote public transit ridership that minimizes GHG emission increases and reduces per capita emissions consistent with the RTP/SCS. Further, the inclusion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure will support the penetration of electric zero-emission vehicles into the vehicle fleet. 2. On January 20, 2016, the City of Los Angeles adopted its Mobility Plan 2035, a transportation element of its General Plan. The Plan calls for strategies that advance five goals: 1) Safety First, 2) World Class Infrastructure, 3) Access for All Angelenos, 4) Collaboration, Communication, and Informed Choices, and 5) Clean Environments and Healthy Communities.

3 Stacie Henderson AprillS, 2016 Page 2 While the Plan focuses on developing a multi-modal transportation system, its key policy initiatives include considering the strong link between land use and transportation and targeting GHG through a more sustainable transportation system. As such, the Plan's call for integrated land use planning, clean fuel vehicles are consistent with State and regional plans calling for more compact growth in areas with transportation infrastructure. The Proposed Project is fully consistent with these general objectives, including the most relevant strategy, Program No. D7, which calls for the development of GHG tracking program that would quantify reductions in GHG from reductions in vehicle miles traveled. 3. The City has also published its ClimateLA implementation program for the GreenLA plan. This Plan lays out a GHG inventory for the City, identifies reduction requirements, provides mechanisms to monitor and evaluate progress, and calls for reducing GHG emissions 35 percent from 1990 levels by While the Plan focuses on reducing GHG emissions from municipal sources controlled by the City, there are several policies that the proposed project would directly or indirectly address, including: LU.l.l. LU LU.7.3. Promote sustainable land use, streetscape and building policies to protect the environment and public health. Require large projects to address sustainable development. The proposed project is subject to the City's Green Building ordinance, which promotes more sustainable growth through design requirements that reduce consumption of energy, water, and other resources. Promote land use policies which support mobility options to reduce auto dependence. Promote the General Plan Framework's transit-oriented development policies, which encourage compact, mixed-use development near transit to reduce vehicle trips and improve air quality. The proposed project is a major infill project that will substantially reduce auto dependence through its proximity to major bus transit routes (e.g., Metro, Culver City Bus, Expo Line) and by supporting bicycle use with off-street bike parking. Promote building policies which minimize use of toxic chemicals, minimize waste through use of recycled materials and support the use of clean, efficient, renewable energy. Implement City policies to promote Green Building practices for new construction of residential, commercial and industrial structures, and public facilities. The proposed project is subject to the City's Green Building ordinance, which reduces resource consumption. LU Encourage ffexibility in building designs of residential, commercial, and industrial uses, and public facilities to accommodate solar panels. Pursuant to the City's Green Building ordinance, the proposed project will provide solar-ready building infrastructure. Respectfully, Douglas Kim, AICP Principal

4 Q Const.uct;on.:- Expo Exposition Metro line Author;ty 707 Wilshire Boulevard 34th Floor Los Angeles, CA BuildExpo.org DATE: TO: AUGUST 6, 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Date: 0 5/; t/;jo},k I ~ 6 Su~m1itted in. PL Ll k Committee.C Council Fiie No:j : 1:' 1 (5"( 4' If: - C l/ :Y! - S f -----:- ~..., Item No. f?_;:_[ t.. Depttty: l'-r...hj.!.::y~ +;-1)-..-..,_ PLI. hlc. FROM: RICHARD D. THORPE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ACTION: AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER N0.120 TO CONTRACT N FOR THE PROTECTION OF A 63 INCH ELLIPTICAL SEWER IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $856,327 RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute Change Order No. 120 to Contract No for the protection of a 63 inch elliptical sewer near the Ballona Creek Bridge to compensate FCI/Fiuor/Parsons (FFP}, a joint venture, in an amount not-to-exceed $856,327. SUMMARY The baseline project included the protection of a 63 inch elliptical sanitary sewer near the Ballona Creek Bridge. However, subsequent to the award of the Design-Build contract, it became known that the City of Los Angeles (City) had plans to structurally line the sewer, which would have provided the required protection. Based on the City's plans, the protection of this sewer was not included in the negotiated amount for the C2 Construction Package. The City has now placed an indefinite hold on their plans to line the sewer resulting in the need for the Expo project to temporarily protect the sewer while the Ballona Creek Bridge is constructed. Consequently, staff has developed a scope of work for this protection and negotiated a fair and reasonable price of $856,327 for its construction. DISCUSSION An existing 63 inch elliptical sanitary sewer is located in close proximity to Bent No. 3 of the Ballona Creek Bridge. This sewer is approximately 1 00 years old

5 . '... and in poor condition. To avoid significant damage due to its age and condition, the sewer requires protection during the construction of the bridge. Subsequent to award of the Design-Build contract, it became known that the City had plans to structurally line the sewer, which would have provided the required protection. Consequently, the protection of this sewer was not included in the negotiated amount for the C2 Construction Package. However, the City has now placed an indefinite hold on their plans to line the sewer resulting in the need for the Expo project to temporarily protect the sewer while the Ballona Creek Bridge is constructed. The Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority (Authority) has conducted numerous scoping meetings and price negotiations with FFP for the work associated with protecting this sewer during construction of the Ballona Creek Bridge. The Contractor's initial proposal for the work was $1,032,516. The Authority's initial fair cost estimate for the work was $796,372. After several negotiating sessions where the scope of work was clarified and differences in the estimates were resolved, it was agreed that a fair cost for the subject work was $856,327. FINANCIAL IMPACT Funding for the recommended action will come from the Construction Contingency budget line item. NEXT STEPS Upon approval from the Authority Board, the CEO will execute the subject Change Order in an amount not-to-exceed $856,327 on behalf of the Authority. A TT ACHMENTCSl None