This Report Is In Response To The Motion (CF No. 06-1593) By

BOARD OFDEPARTMENT OFCITY OF Los ANGELESBUILDING AND SAFETYCOMMISSIONERSBUILDING AND SAFETY201 NORTH FIGUEROA STREETCALIFORNIALOS ANGELES, CA 90012MARSHA L. BROWNPRESIDENTPEDRO BIRBAANDREW A. ADELMAN, P.E.VICE-PRESIDENTGENERAL MANAGERVAN AMBATIELOSHELENA JUBANYELENORE A. WILLIAMSRAYMOND CHANEXECUTIVE OFFICERANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSAMAYORDecember 20, 2006City Council ofthe City ofCF No. 06-1593Los AngelesCity Hall, Room 395Los Angeles, CA 90012This report is in response to the motion (CF No. 06-1593) by the Planng and Land UseBuilding andSafety (LADBS) institute changes when accepting and approving haul routes for proj ects involvingthe import or export in excess of 1,000 cubic yards of soiL. Following are the responses to the itemslisted in the motion:Management (PLUM) Committee of August 1,2006, requesting that the Deparent of1.Require an approved soils and geology report prior to accepting an application for ahaul route hearing.An approved soils/ geologyreport is now required prior to accepting an application for a haulroute public hearng. The instrctions for haul route applications was revised to require, aspar ofthe submittal package, a copy ofthe LADBS Grading Division letter of approval forthe soils/ geology report (Attachment 1).2.the haul route hearing notice at the subject property not less than10 days prior to the date of hearing.Require posting ofThe LADBS is curentlyworking to amend the Building Code to require the applicant to postthe haul route hearng notice at the subj ect propert not less than 10 days prior to the date ofhearng.3.Post haul route hearing notices and associated reports on the Department Website.The LADBS Website has been updated with a matrx which includes scheduled hearngBuilding and Safety Commissioners for each haul route applicationsubmitted (Attachment 2). The LADBS Systems Development Section is curently workingon establishing web links to haul route reports.dates before the Board ofLABS G-S (Rev. 11/06)AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - AFFIRTIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

LADBS ResponseCF No. 06-15934.Report to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee in 60 days describinghow the department addresses issues associated with hauling on streets of less than 20feet in width and how other municipalities regulate routes in hilside communities.The Building Code does not provide for additional regulations on hauling when it involvesstreets which are less than 20 feet wide. The LADBS staff obtains the approval of theDeparent of Transportation and the Deparent of Public Works, prior to makng itsrecommendation to the Board.Some of the items addressed are, size of trcks, hours and days of operation, staging area,number offlag persons and when it can be feasiblely coordinated, the dates and times whena trck leaves the proj ect site, may be staggered.the five muncipalities which were contacted by LADBS staffto inquire about theirOut ofhaul route approval procedures, only the City of Beverly Hills and Oakland holds publichearngs to approve haul routes, however their threshold is 3,000 cubic yards. Following isthe findings:a sumar of.City ofBeverly Hils: A public hearng is required when the import/export exceeds3,000 cubic yards. The hearng is conducted by the Planng Deparent with inputfrom the Deparents ofBuilding and Safety, Public Works and Transportation.City of Santa Clarta: Haul routes are approved ministerially by the Deparent ofPublic Works.City ofMalibu: There are no special regulations related to the hauling of soiL. Thecity relies on the Coastal Commission approval to enforce hauling requirements.City ofCalabasas: Haul routes are approved as par ofthe CEQA review which isrequired for grading work in excess of 1,500 cubic yards. Haul routes involving1,500 cubic yards or less are approved ministerially by the Deparent ofPublicWorks.City of Oakland: A Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") is required for grading work inthe CUP process.excess of 500 cubic yards. The haul route is approved as par ofHaul routes involving 500 cubic yards or less are approved ministerially by theDeparent ofPublic Works.Page 2

LADBS ResponseCF No. 06-15935.Evaluate the feasibilty of staggering project starts in areas where multiple projects areproposed in order to lessen the impacts on the community.hauling trcks where multiple projects are proposed may not always befeasible because it requires that specific dates and/or hours of operations be assigned for ahauling project where many varables, including unforseen weather conditions, maketracking ineffective. For instance, an applicant has up to twelve months to obtain a gradingThe staggering ofpermit after the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners approves the hauling.Furhermore, after the grading permit is obtained, the applicant has six months to two yearsto utilize the permit, (i.e. star the hauling). This long time-line makes staggering not onlyunfeasible but also ineffective.Furhermore, LADBS in concert with the City Attorney's offce has established the revised CEQAGuidelines for the proposed haul routes.ANREW A. ADELMA, P.E.GENERA MAAGER f8JkEngineering BureauPage 3

City of Los Angeles5LA8DBSAPPLICATION FOR REVIEW OFIMPORT -EXPORTDEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETYIMPORT. EXPORT INSTRUCTIONSSection 9"1.7006.7.4, requires a public hearing before the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC)for any import or export of more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth material in a grading hilside area.THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT TO THE GRADING SECTION:1.A completed "APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF TECHNICAL REPORTS AND IMPORT-EXPORTROUTES" form with a filing fee of 404.00 ( 350.00 54.00 surcharge)fill, and exportimport amounts.2.A copy ofthe grading plan, showing the location and amounts of cut and/or3.A copy of the Department letter approving soils/engineering/geology reports, when such reports arerequired pursuant to LAM.C. Section 91.7006.2.4.A completed Haul Route Questionnaire. The questionnaire shall include the location of borrow and lordispersal sites, all streets included in the route, the proposed staging area and the maximum gross weightof the trucks when loaded. (ATTACHMENT 1)5.A completed City of Los Angeles Categorical Exemption Questionnaire. Note: If the Departmentdetermines that the proposed grading may not be categorically exempt, then an environmental assessmentform (EAF)1 shall be filed with the Department of City Planning for appropriate action. If your project hasImpact Report (EIR) has beenreceived a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) or if an Environmentalprepared, please provide a copy? (ATTACHMENT 2)6.lots within 300 feet ofthe subject propert boundaries.Indicate the location of significant physical features which might have bearing on the proposed hauling andOne (1) copy of a 300-foot vicinity map showing allshow public facilities such as schools, hospitals, libraries and city parks which are in the vicinity of theproject site. (ATTACHMENT 3)7.A list of propert owners and three (3) sets of gummed labels for all parcels shown on the 300-footvicinity map. The list shall be cross-referenced onto the vicinity map.8.An information accuracy certificate. (ATTACHMENT 4)9.A 8-1/2" x 11" haul route map of appropriate scale which indicates the location ofthe project site, showingstreets and direction of hauling up to and including the end of the route.If you have any questions regarding the status ofyour haul route application, after it has been accepted, you maycontact the Commission Offce, (213) es:1. The Department shall not accept an application for "import - export" nor shall a grading permit beissued until the appropriate agency has filed a "Notice of Determination" approving the project.2. The NO, MND or EIR must specifically address the impacts (temporary or cumulative) of thehauling/grading work.ATTACHMENT 1PC/GRAD/App.22 (rev. 11/2006)Page 1 of 6www.ladbs.org

CITY OF LOS ANGELESDEPARTMENT OF B,UILDING AND SAFETYGrading SectionI u.NoI 0;,,,;"APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF TECHNICAL REPORTS AND IMPORT-EXPORT ROUTESINSTRUCTIONSA. Address all communications to the Grading Section, LADBS, 201 N. Figueroa St., 3rd Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90012Telephone No. (213)482-0480.B. Submit 3 copies (4 for fault study zone) of reports and 3 copies of application with items" 1" through" 10" completed.C. Check should be made to the City of Los Angeles.1. LEGAL DESCRIPTION2. PROJECT ADDRESS:TractBlockLots4. APPLICANT3. OWNERCityCityZipPhonePhone (Daytime)Fax(Daytime )mm5. Report(s) Prepared by:7. Status of project:6. Report Date(s):D Proposed D Under Construction D Storm Damage8. Previous site reports? .mif yes, give date( s) of report( s) and name of company who prepared report( s). .if yes, provide dates and attach a copy to expedite processing.9. Previous Depaiiment actions?Position:10. Applicant Signature:(DEPARTMNT USE ONLY)REVIEW REQUESTEDFEESREVIEW REQUESTEDDDDD Soils EngineeringD GeologyD Combined Soils Engr. & Geol.FEESImport-Export RouteDivision ofFee Due ,Fee Verified By:Date:LandOther(Cashier Use Only)Sub-totalD SupplementalOne-Stop SurchargeD Combined SupplementACTION BY:TOTAL FEE ITHE REPORT is:D NOT APPROVEDSEE: D BELOW D ATTACHEDD APPROVED WITH CONDITIONSDateFor GeologyDateFor Soils. . .m. """. . .m. .',,'" . . . m. .',-. . .DISTRIBUTION:D Soil EngrD Board Files0 Owner0 Geologisto0 Applicant0Tract File. .Inspection:DLADVNOWLAOBI0 SP/WLA 0 BMIww.ladbs.orgPC/GRAD/App.21 (rev. 11/2006)Page 2 of 6

CITY OF LOS ANGELESDEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETYATTACHMENT 1HAUL ROUTE QUESTIONNAIRJOB ADDRESS:Block:Tract:LEGAL DESCRIPTIONo IMPORT:o EXPORT:cubic yards;From:Lot(s):Hcubic yardsTo:(Address)(Address)LOADED TRUCK ROUTE:EMPTY TRUCK ROUTE:LOCATION OF STAGING ARA:; Max # of trucks staged:(i.e. street name, on site, ete.)Type of Truck: D Bottom Dump; D 18- Wheeler; D 5-Axle; D Truck and Trailer; D 1 0- Wheeler Dump. Truck capacity: "Hm.cubic yards;trips per day:Total # ofTotal amount ofcubic yards per day(b)Total number of. Total Export HImport '/¿j; (djHhauling days:Proposed Hauling Days: M(check) (J(a) x (b) (c)H cubic yards; Max Gross ""'"TWThFSat SunDDDD(J DOwner's Name:. - . . m-. "Truck Wt.:Hours:, , Telephone: "From"",a.m., Top.m.'" (alt):Address:StreetApplicant's Name:Zip CodeCityTelephone:(alt):Address:StreetZip CodeCityTelephone:Hauling Contractor's Name:Address:StreetApplicant's SignaturePC/GRAD/App.22 (rev. 11/2006)Zip CodeCityPrint NamePage 3 of 6Dateww.ladbs.org