HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2023-0008 AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) 2023-0001MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2023
TO: NICOLE BERNARD, ACTING CITY MANAGER
FROM: JUSTINA L. WILLKOM, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2023-0008 AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (DA) 2023-0001
SUMMARY:
This project includes the replacement of an existing static freeway adjacent billboard at 1021
Edinger Avenue, a City-owned property, with a new ninety (90) foot tall, double-faced digital
display billboard.
On November 15, 2022, the City Council approved a lease agreement between the City and
the applicant, Outfront Media, for a digital display billboard on the subject property contingent
upon the applicant successfully obtaining all necessary.
On October 24, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the proposed
project and adopted Resolution No. 4480, recommending that the City Council approve the
CUP and DA.
APPLICANT:
DAVID RYAN
OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC
1731 WORKMAN STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
PROPERTY OWNER:
CITY OF TUSTIN
300 CENTENNIAL WAY
TUSTIN, CA 92780
LOCATION: 1021 EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 430-252-05)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council do the following:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-49 approving CUP 2023-0008, a request to demolish an
existing static billboard and construct a new ninety (90) foot tall, double-faced
billboard.
2.Introduce and have first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 1539 for DA 2023-
0001 to accept the provision of community public benefits, including the removal
of three (3) existing static billboards located elsewhere in the City.
AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item _____
Reviewed:
City Manager _______
Finance Director _______
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N/A
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed project will have a net positive fiscal impact in that the City will be reimbursed for
review and environmental costs associated with processing the requested entitlements, and the
project will provide public benefits to the City as described in the Development Agreement and
Public Benefits section of this report.
CORRELATION TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN:
The proposed project furthers the objectives of the following Strategic Plan goal:
• Goal C – Financial Strength #4: Explore opportunities for new or increased revenues
and diversify revenue sources beyond sales and property taxes.
PROJECT APPROVAL AUTHORITY:
• Conditional Use Permit – Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9404(b)(7) requires that
all freeway adjacent digital display billboards obtain a CUP and DA. TCC Section 9291
authorizes the Planning Commission to decide upon CUP applications; however, the
Planning Commission has deferred decision-making authority of the CUP to the City
Council for concurrent consideration with the DA.
• Development Agreement – TCC Section 9404(b)(7) requires that all freeway
adjacent digital display billboards obtain a CUP and DA. Pursuant to TCC Section
9607, the Planning Commission considered the DA and forwarded its
recommendation to the City Council within thirty (30) days of the time specified for the
public hearing. Pursuant to the TCC Section 9613, after the City Council completes
the public hearing and considers the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
the City Council may accept, modify, or disapprove the DA. Pursuant to TCC Section
9614, the DA shall be approved by the adoption of an ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Since December 1994, the City has had a static display billboard lease agreement with Outfront
Media, LLC (“Outfront”) or its predecessors at the City-owned property located at 1021 Edinger
Avenue (subject site).
The existing static billboard is an eighty (80) foot tall, double-faced billboard with sign face
dimensions of fourteen (14) feet by forty-eight (48) feet. It is located approximately 300 feet from
the nearest travel lane on the State Route (SR) 55 freeway and 400 feet from the nearest
residential property to the north (Figure 1).
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On February 4, 2022, the City adopted
Ordinance No. 1505 (which was codified as
TCC 9404(b)(7)) and an initial
study/mitigated negative declaration
(adopted MND) regarding freeway adjacent
digital display billboards. The adopted MND
specifically addressed and analyzed the
replacement of the subject static billboard
with a digital billboard, as further described in
the Environmental Review section of this
report.
On November 15, 2022, the City Council
authorized a lease agreement between the
City of Tustin and Outfront for a digital display
billboard on the subject property contingent
upon Outfront successfully obtaining all
necessary entitlements, including the
requested CUP and DA.
On October 24, 2023, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing and
adopted Resolution No. 4480,
recommending approval of the proposed
CUP and DA to the City Council.
Site and Surroundings
The property is located within the Planned Community Commercial – Specific Plan 11 (PCC
- SP 11) zoning district (“Pacific Center East Specific Plan”) and designated for Commercial
Center uses. The General Plan land use designation is Planned Community Commercial
Business, which allows for a variety of retail, professional office, service commercial and
other uses that support the land use.
The project site is currently undeveloped except for the existing static billboard to be replaced.
The site abuts railroad tracks to the north and residential beyond, Edinger Avenue to the south
and a hotel development beyond, undeveloped property designated for Commercial Center
uses to the east, and a gas station and propane supplier to the west. Beyond the gas station to
the west is the SR 55 freeway (Figure 2).
Figure 1. Existing Static Billboard
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Figure 2. Project Site Aerial and Surrounding Land Uses
DISCUSSION:
As mentioned, the proposal is to replace an existing static billboard with a new freeway
adjacent digital billboard at the City-owned property located at 1021 Edinger Avenue. This
proposal also includes the removal of three (3) additional static billboards located at 14092 Red
Hill Avenue, 1501 Nisson Road, and 1631 El Camino Real and includes public benefits to the
City including no-cost advertising time, among others, as further described in the Development
Agreement and Public Benefits section below.
The proposed digital display billboard is located closer to the southwestern corner of the
subject site than the existing static billboard. This is intended to maximize the amount of
space available on the parcel for future development as shown in Figure 3 below. The
proposed billboard would be ninety (90) feet tall and have two (2) twenty (20) by sixty (60)
foot sign faces arranged in a V-configuration, similar to the existing billboard, to maximize
visibility to the SR 55 freeway as shown in Figure 4. The sign pole will be painted in a light
neutral color in compliance with the design standards for SP-11.
The sign pole is located sufficiently away from the driveway entrance to the adjacent gas
station and propane supplier to prevent impacts to traffic visibility for vehicles accessing
these sites as shown on Figure 3 below. The Outdoor Advertising unit of the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reviewed the proposed project and advised they did
not have any comments.
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Figure 3. Site Plan
Figure 4. Proposed Sign Elevations & Plan View
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Sign Code and Mitigation Measure Compliance
The proposed digital display billboard complies with the City’s standards for freeway adjacent
digital display billboards (TCC 9404(b)(7)) as follows:
City Requirement Proposed
Complies
with Code
(Y/N)
Location • Commercial Zone
• Within 400’ of
freeway
• Commercial zone
• Approximately 250’ of SR 55 freeway1
Y
Distance from
residential
Minimum 300’ Approximately 415’ from nearest residential
community
Y
Height Max. 55’ between
freeway pavement level
and bottom of display
board
32’ between freeway pavement and bottom of
display board
Y
Size of Display
Face • 25’ height, 60’ width
• Max. 1,500 square
feet sign area
• 20’ height, 60’ width
• 1,200 square feet sign area
Y
Design Double faced or
covered backs or
facings
Double faced Y
Orientation Primarily viewed from
SR 55 freeway
Complies; Display is oriented to the freeway and
primarily visible to both north and southbound lanes
Y
Brightness Comply with all
applicable laws
regarding brightness
Designed and programmed to meet applicable
laws
Y
Display Cycle • Display still images
for minimum 8
seconds.
• Display
transition/blank
screens for
maximum 1
second.
Still images will be programmed to display for
minimum 8 seconds and transition screens will
display for maximum 1 second
Y
Compliance
with laws when
operating,
maintaining,
repairing, etc.
• Federal, State and
Local laws
• Highway
Beautification Act
• Outdoor
Advertising Act
Operation, maintenance, repair, etc. shall comply
with applicable laws
Y
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Public Benefit DA confers a
substantial public
benefit to the City and
general public
DA includes (among other benefits):
• No-cost city messaging and identification
for up to ten percent (10%) of total
advertising time per month
• Use of billboard for emergency
notifications by the City, Caltrans, and the
California Highway Patrol (CHP)
• Removal of three (3) additional static
billboards
Y
Further, the project will comply with the mitigation measures adopted as part of Ordinance No.
1505 and incorporated into the Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A of Attachment G), as
applicable, and listed as follows:
• A site-specific lighting study was provided demonstrating the lighting of the sign will not
exceed 0.3 foot-candle at 250 feet;
• The light-emitting diode (LED) billboard will include an operating mechanism that turns
off the display or turns it to all black in the event of a malfunction or failure in any system
or subsystem that results in the display wholly or partly appearing to flash;
• Trespass glare lighting on residents and drivers will be minimized through the
implementation of the operational lighting parameters approved as part of the
development application;
• Should the billboard replacement be scheduled to occur between September 1 and
January 31, the applicant shall be required to retain a qualified biologist to conduct pre-
construction surveys for nesting birds within a 250-foot radius of the existing billboard
location to ensure no active nests will be disturbed during project implementation;
• Any ground-disturbing activities associated with the project shall be monitored by a
certified paleontologist to quickly and professionally recover any fossil remains
discovered while not impeding development; and
• Construction noise impacts will be mitigated during construction phase of the project.
Development Agreement and Public Benefits
The establishment of a freeway adjacent digital display billboard requires the execution of a DA
to identify public benefits in association with the proposed request. The DA will include the
following provisions:
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•Public benefits:
o Within ninety (90) calendar days following the effective date, and at no cost to the
City, the applicant shall permanently remove the existing static billboard on the
project site and three (3) off-site static displays at the following locations (see
Figure 5):
APN: 500-041-02, near 1631 El Camino Real
APN: 432-402-06, near 1501 Nisson Road
APN: 432-401-09, near 14092 Red Hill Avenue
o Reimbursement of environmental review costs incurred by the City to comply with
CEQA within thirty (30) calendar days following the effective date.
o At no cost to the City, the City shall have exclusive use of up to ten percent (10%)
of total advertising time during any month to promote any purpose that the City,
in its sole discretion, determines best serves its needs and of its residents.
o Use of the billboard for emergency notification purposes by the City, Caltrans, or
the CHP.
•Annual review of Billboard Owner’s and Billboard Operator’s performance,
compliance, etc.
Figure 5. Off-site Billboards to be Removed
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A.Location MapB.Land Use Application Fact SheetC.Submitted PlansD.Planning Commission Resolution No. 4480E.Planning Commission October 24, 2023 Meeting MinutesF.Environmental Consistency AnalysisG.City Council Resolution No. 23-49
Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval
Exhibit B: Map of Billboards to be RemovedH.Ordinance 1539
H. Ordinance No. 1539
• Exhibit A: Development Agreement 2023-0001
Attachments:
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LOCATION MAP
1021 Edinger Avenue
300’, 500’, and 1000’ Radius
Not to Scale
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Attachment B
LAND USE APPLICATION FACT SHEET
1. LAND USE APPLICATION NUMBER(S): CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2023-0008,
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA) 2023-0001
2. ADDRESS:14042 NEWPORT AVENUE, TUSTIN, CA, 92780
3. APN(S): 430-252-05
4. SURROUNDING LAND USES:
WEST: COMMERCIAL
NORTH: (ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS) MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
EAST: VACANT
SOUTH: (ACROSS EDINGER AVENUE) HOTEL/COMMERCIAL
5. SURROUNDING ZONING DESIGNATION:
WEST: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, SPECIFIC PLAN 11 (PACIFIC CENTER EAST
SPECIFIC PLAN)
NORTH: PLANNED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL
EAST: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, SPECIFIC PLAN 11 (PACIFIC CENTER EAST
SPECIFIC PLAN)
SOUTH: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, SPECIFIC PLAN 11 (PACIFIC CENTER EAST
SPECIFIC PLAN)
6. SURROUNDING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
WEST : PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
NORTH: HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
EAST: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
SOUTH: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL BUSINESS
7. SITE LAND USE:
EXISTING PROPOSED
Use: VACANT, EXISTING STATIC BILLBOARD VACANT, DIGITAL DISPLAY BILLBOARD
Zoning: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL,
SPECIFIC PLAN 11 (PACIFIC CENTER
EAST SPECIFIC PLAN)
NO CHANGE
General Plan: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
BUSINESS
NO CHANGE
DEVELOPMENT FACTS:
EXISTING PROPOSED
8. SIGN TYPE: STATIC BILLBOARD DIGITAL DISPLAY BILLBOARD
9. SIGN HEIGHT: 80 FEET 90 FEET
10. SIGN FACE AREA: 18 FEET BY 48 FEET, 20 FEET BY 60 FEET,
TWO (2) FACES TWO (2) FACES
864 SQUARE FEET EACH 1,200 SQUARE FEET EACH
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RESOLUTION NO. 4480
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0008 AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2023-0001 TO REPLACE AN
EXISTING STATIC BILLBOARD WITH A NEW, NINETY (90)
FOOT TALL, FREEWAY ADJACENT DIGITAL DISPLAY
BILLBOARD WITH TWO (2) SIGN I FACES MEASURING
TWENTY FEET (20'') BY SIXTY FEET (60'') EACH AT 1021
EDINGER AVENUE.
The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I.The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application has been submitted by David Ryan of Outfront
Media, LLC for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2023- 0008 and Development
Agreement (DA) 2023-0001 requesting to replace an existing static billboard
with a ninety (90) foot tall, freeway adjacent digital billboard with two (2) sign
faces measuring twenty feet (20') by sixty feet (60') each. The project also
includes the removal of three (3) additional static billboards located at 1631 El
Camino Real, 1501 Nisson Road, and 14092 Red Hill Avenue. The project is
located at 1021 Edinger Avenue within the Commercial Center land use area
of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan (SP-11).
B. That the development application includes the following requests:
1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2023-0008 to construct a new freeway
adjacent digital billboard, and
2. Development Agreement (DA) 2023-0001 to identify public benefits in
association with the proposed request.
C. That the project has been reviewed for consistency with the Air Quality Sub-
element of the City of Tustin General Plan and has been determined to be
consistent with the Air Quality Sub-element.
D. That pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9404(b)(7) and Ordinance
No. 1539 (Exhibit D), freeway adjacent digital display billboards require
approval of a CUP and DA.
E. That the site is zoned as Planned Community Commercial, Pacific Center East
Specific Plan (PCC, SP-11) and has a General Plan land use designation of
Planned Community Commercial Business (PCCB).
ATTACHMENT D
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F. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for CUP 2023-0008
and DA 2023-0001 on October 24, 2023, by the Planning Commission.
G. That TCC Section 9404(b)(7) requires freeway adjacent digital display
billboards to obtain a DA in accordance with Section 65864 et seq. of the
Government Code and Sections 9600 to 9619 of the TCC. In compliance with
TCC Section 9611, the Tustin Planning Commission must make a
recommendation on the proposed DA to the City Council. The DA can be
supported by the following findings:
1. The project is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses
and programs specified in the General Plan and the Pacific Center East
Specific Plan in that the proposed freeway adjacent digital display
billboard use is a conditionally permitted use that supports City programs
and generates revenue,
2. The project is compatible with the uses authorized in the district in which
the real property is located in: that the existing static billboard is the only
sign that qualifies for replacement with a digital display billboard pursuant
to TCC 94014(b)(7).
3. The project is in conformity with the public necessity, public convenience,
general welfare, and good land use practices in that the agreement
incorporates public benefits in the form of advertisements for city events
and financial contributions to the City. Moreover, three, (3) existing static
billboard signs located elsewhere in the City will be removed as a public
benefit.
4. The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general
welfare in that the proposed digital display billboard is replacingi an
existing static billboard, and the removal of three (3) offsite static
billboards as shown in Exhibit C and will comply with the mitigation
measures established with Ordinance No. 1505, which codified TCC
9404(b)(7).
5. That, as conditioned, the billboard structure and use will not be
detrimental to Ihealth, safety, and general welfare.
6. That the project will not adversely affect the orderly development of
property in that the proposed sign is located closer to the southwestern
corner of the site to maximize the amount of square footage available for
future development.
7. That the project will have a positive fiscal impact on the City in that the
provisions of the proposed DA and the public benefits contained therein
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will allow for no cost, city-related advertising and public safety
announcements by law enforcement agencies.
H. That in approving a freeway adjacent digital display billboard, the Planning
Commission recommends that the City Counci:l make the following findings
pursuant to TCC 9404(b)(7):
1. That the proposed sign complies with the requirements of TCC
9404(b)(7) and Chapter 4 of Article 9 of the TCC';
Z That, as conditioned, the proposed sign will not create a traffic or safety
hazard as the digital display will follow all applicable laws and regulations
regarding illumination and motorist distraction prevention, and
furthermore is located so as to not impede traffic visibility at the street
grade;
3. That, as conditioned, the proposed sign will not create a nuisance to
adjacent property as the digital display is located more than, -300 feet
away from the nearest residential use and designed such, that (light
trespass levels will be no more than 0.3 foot-candles at 250 feet; and
4. That the proposed sign will not result in any undue or significant increase
in visual clutter in the area surrounding the parcel upon which the freeway
adjacent digital display billboard will be located as the existing static
billboard will be removed as part of the construction, of the new digital
display billboard,
I.That the Planning Commission considered an exemption from the California
Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
15162. Section 15162 states that, when a negative declaration has been
adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental impact report (EIR) shall
be prepared for that project under certain conditions. In February 2020, the
City adopted Ordinance No. 1505 and related Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (adopted MND) to allow the conversion of static freeway adjacent
billboards to digital billboards subject to complying with development
standards and obtaining a CU'P and DA. CEQA compliance for the digitization
and relocation of the proposed billboard was documented throughout the
adopted MND. The project will be required to comply with applicable mitigation
measures identified in the adopted MND.
Accordingly, the project qualifies for the Section 15162 exemption because:
1. There are no substantial changes proposed which will require major
revisions of the previous negative declaration as there are no new
significant environmental effects nor a substantial increase in the severity
of previously identified significant effects,
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2, There are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the project is undertaken which require major revisions of the
previous negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects; and
3. There is no new information of substantial importance which was not
known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable
diligence at the time the previous negative declaration was adopted.
11. The Planning Commission hereby adopts Resolution No. 4480 recommending that
the City Council approve CUP 2023-0008 and DA 2023-0001, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, and subject to the conditions attached hereto as Exhibit B.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting on the 24th day of October, 2023.
STEVE KOzAkI
Chairperson
J'rflNA L. VVILLKOM
FanningIanPning Commission Secretary
Exhibit A: Development Agreement 2023-0001
Exhibit B: Conditions of Approval
Exhibit C: Map of Billboards to be Removed
Exhibit D: Draft Ordinance No. 1539
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mi-ICHAEL DAUDT'--'----'-'-
Assistant City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
1, Justina L. Willkom, the undersigned',, hereby certify that I am the Planning Commission
Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No, 4480 was duly passed and
adopted at a reguilar meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 24th day of
October, 2023.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES: Douthit, Higuchi, Kozak, Mason (4)
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES: Mello
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED)
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT:
jo I`Ut. WILLIKOM
Plalring Commission Secretary
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I xhibit A
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Attn: City Clerk
Exempt From Recording Fee Per Gov. Code §61031
DEVELOPMENT AGREE—MENT NO.
This Development Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this — day of
1
2023, ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN
City") and OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Applicant"). City
and Applicant are sometimes collectively referred to in this Agreement as the "Parties."
RECITALS
A. Applicant currently operates a double-sided static billboard display ("Existing
Sign"') in the City near the northeast intersection of Edinger Avenue and State Route 55 on City_
owned property that Applicant leases from the City, which is described and depicted on the
attached Exhibit "A".
B. Tustin City Code Section 9404(b)(7) permits the replacement of an existing
freeway oriented static display with a digital display billboard upon the approval of a conditional
use perinit and development agreement and subject to certain restrictions and criteria.
C. Applicant, with City approval, desires to replace the Existing Sign with a freeway
adjacent digital display billboard, adjacent to and visible from the state route 55 Freeway ("Digital
Billboard"). This replacement would allow the Applicant to expand the scope of advertisements
and messages permitted on the sign, subject to [lie limits of this Agreement and the California
Outdoor Advertising Act (Bus. and Prof. Code Sections 5200 el seq.)
D. In approving a development agreement: for any freeway Lid'jaceiit digital display
billboard, [fie City Council must find that the agreement will confer a substantial public benefit
to the City and to the general public. SLICII public benefits may include, without limitation, the
removal of additional legal non-conforniing billboards, advertising of City events and public
service announcements, and/or financial contributions to the City.
E. On 1 2023, the City Planning Cornn-iission approved Conditional Use
Permit ("CUP 2023-0008") authorizing removal of the Existing Sign and the construction of the
Digital Billboard.
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F. On 2023 the City Planning Commission, at a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the approval of this Agreement, adopted Resolution No.
recommending approval of this Agreement to the City Council and finding the Digital Billboard
project categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA") pursuant to Section 15162 regarding projects consistent with prior adopted
environmental analysis and documentation.
G. Oil 1 2023, the City Council of the City, at a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the approval of this Agreement, considered the proposal and heard testimony
relating to this Agreement,
H. On 2023,the City Council conducted the second reading of Ordinance
No. -thereby approving this Agreement.
1.City finds and determines that all actions required of City precedent to approval of
this Agreement by Ordinance No. of the City Council have been duly and regularly taken.
COVENANTS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual covenants
hereinafter contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2 Permitted Replacement of Existing Sign. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, Applicant is hereby authorized to replace the Existing Sign with the Digital
Billboard, which is a freeway adjacent digital display billboard.
1.3 Interest in Site and Development Approvals — Conditions Precedent. City and
Applicant acknowledge and agree that Applicant has a legal or equitable interest in the site of the
Existing Sign, as more particularly depicted and described on Exhibit "A" (hereafter "Site") and
thus is qualified to enter into and be a party to this Agreement under the Development Agreement
Law. Applicant shall maintain its interest in the Site for the entire term of this Agreement.
1.4 Binding Effect of Agreement. From and following the Effective Date, actions by
the City and Applicant with respect to the Digital Billboard project, including actions by the City
on any applications for local government approvals (i.e., land use permits, building permits, etc..)
affecting such Site, shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
1.5 No Assignment. Applicant may only assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement,
or its interest in the Site, to any other person, firm, or entity, upon presentation to the City of all
assignment and assumption agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney and
receipt of the City's written approval of such assignment or transfer by the City Manager, which
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approval may be withheld for any reason at the sole discretion of the City.
1.6 Term of Agreement. Unless earlier terminated, this Agreement shall run
concurrently with that certain Digital Display Billboard Lease made and entered into on [date] by
and between the Parties (the "Digital Lease") which is incorporated herein by reference.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, City and Applicant may agree to extend the term of this Agreement
pursuant to an agreement in writing upon terms acceptable to both Parties. Within 30 calendar clays
after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, the Parties shall execute a written
cancellation of this Agreement which shall be recorded with the County Recorder pursuant to
Section 5.1.
1.7 Public Benefits. Applicant shall also provide the following community benefits
during the entire term of this Agreement, for as long as the Digital. Billboard is operated:
1.71 Removal ol`Static DislVay Billboards. Within ninety (90) calendar days
following the Effective Date, and at no cost to the City, Applicant shall permanently
remove the three (3) existing static display billboards depicted on attached Exhibit "B "
located approximately at 1631 El. Camino Real, 1501 Nisson Road, and 14092 Red Hill
Avenue.
1.7.2 Reimbursement of Environmental Review Costs 111currerl by the Caty to
Cr mj_7ly with CEQA. Within thirty (30) calendar days following the Effective Date,
Applicant shall pay to City$38,800.00 (Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Iundred Dollars) as
reimbursement for costs incurred by City to complete analysis under CEQA in connection.
with the adoption of Ordinance No, 1505 relating to Freeway Adjacent Digital Display
Billboards on February d, 2920.
1.7.3 Qy's Messaq inn and Cray Me igication. At no cost to the City, Applicant
shall provide the City exclusive use of rip to ten percent (10%) of the total advertising time
for the Digital Billboard during any month of the Term ("City Usage"). City play use such
time to promote any purpose that City, in its sole discretion determines best serves the
needs of the City and residents, including but not limited to advertising City events and
programs, including City-sponsored civic events and programs. City Usage will be
allocated by Applicant, in Applicant's reasonable discretion, on a fair and consistent basis
with other advertisers during the operating hours the Digital Billboard is available. The
City shall provide at least ten (10) business days advance notice of its intent to book City
Usage; once booked, the time allocated to City Usage shall be distributed proportionally
throughout a 24 hour period. To the extent that the City does riot use the 10% availability
so pledged and made available during any rolling 15-day period, it shall lapse; it cannot be
accumulated beyond such rolling 15-day period. City will submit "camera ready" artwork
to Applicant, at no cost to Applicant, for display purposes. City agrees that for any City
Usage pursuant to this Section 1.7.3: (i) as noted above„ City will provide Applicant with.
prior written notice of its desire for City Usage, (ii) City will provide Applicant with the
copy or text of such messages riot less than ten (10) business days prior to the date such
messages are to appear on the Digital Billboard, and (iii) City Usage shall be limited to
messages for the civic and public purposes described in this Section 1.7.3 and will not be
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used directly or indirectly for any types of messaging or advertising which Applicant would
otherwise be able to sell to third parties in the ordinary course of Applicant's business. City
represents and warrants that all advertising materials and content supplied by City to
Applicant for display in connection with City Usage, (i) are owned or duly licensed by City
and do not infringe or misappropriate the rights of any other person or entity, (ii) comply
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and any industry
codes or rules by which the Parties may be bound and do not contain any obscene, libelous,
slanderous or otherwise defamatory materials or refer in an offensive manner to tire gender,
race or ethnicity of any individual or group; (iii) are not false; and (iv) do not infringe upon
any copyright, trademark or other intellectual property or privacy right of any third party.
Applicant shall also incorporate an identification of the City, such as its seal or
other emblem acceptable to both parties, on the two display sides of the Digital Billboard
City Identification"). The design and location of City Identification oil the Digital
Billboard shall be approved by the City in the City's Design Review process.
L 7.4 F.niergency Not fications. Without any offset in the City Usage described
above and at no cost to the City, Applicant shall make the Digital Billboard available to
Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol for "Amber Alerts" and for emergency or
disaster notifications by local, state or federal agencies,
1.8 Regulation by Other Public Agencies. It is acknowledged by the Parties that other
public agencies not subject to control by City possess authority to regulate aspects of the Site and
the Digital Billboard, and this Agreement does not limit[lie authority of such other public agencies.
2. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
2.1 Effect of Agreement on Land Use Regulations, For the entire effective term of
this Agreement, except as otherwise provided tinder the terms of this Agreement, the rules,
regulations and official policies governing permitted uses of the Site, the density and intensity of
rise of the Site, the maximum height and size of the proposed Digital Billboard structure, and tile
design, and improvement and construction standards and specifications applicable to tile Site shall
be limited to those set forth in applicable land use regulations, including without limitation
ordinances, resolutions, codes, rules, regulations and official policies of the City, including, but
not limited to, the City's General Plan, Municipal Code arid Zoning Code, which govern
development and use of the Digital Billboard Site, the California Outdoor Advertising Act
Business &Professions Code § 5200 el seq.) and Regulations (4 Cal. Code of Regulations§ 2240
et seq.), and any approvals from [lie California Department of Transportation Outdoor Advertising
Division which are in full force and effect as of the Effective Date of this Agreement.
2.2 Changes to Display. Nothing herein shall cause Applicant to be in Default if it
upgrades or replaces the digital display of the Digital Billboard during the term of this Agreement
to incorporate newer technology; provided Applicant shall secure all applicable ministerial permits
to do so and such upgrade is consistent with the dimensions and standards for tile displays, as
provided Linder this Agreement, the Tustin City Code, the California Outdoor Advertising Act
Business & Professions Code§ 5200 el seq.) and Regulations (4 Cal. Code of Regulations § 2240
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et seq.)
3. REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE
3.1 Annual Compliatice Review. By no later than January 3 1" of each year, the City
Economic Development Director, or their designee, shall conduct a review to ascertain the good
faith compliance by Applicant with the terms of this Agreement ("Compliance Review"). The
Compliance Review will not require a public hearing unless amendments to this Agreement are
being requested by Applicant or recommended by City. However, no failure on the part of City to
conduct or complete a Compliance Review as provided herein shall have any impact on the validity
of this Agreement. Applicant shall cooperate with the City in the conduct of such Compliance
Review and provide the following information and documentation to the City by December 31"
of each year: (1) copy of a current and valid CalTrans permit; (2) description of any complaints
from CalTrans or the City regarding the Digital Billboard; (3) description of any complaints from
lie public regarding the display unrelated to any content of the messages displayed; and (4) a list
of all City Messages displayed during the preceding year of the Term per Section 1.7.3 and a
description of the time and duration of such displays.
4. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
4.1 Termination of Agreement.
4.1.1 Ter-mination of A greement.for Material Dqf4ult o AlyWcant. City mayAf
terminate this Agreement for any failure of Applicant to perform any material duty or
obligation of Applicant hereunder or to comply in good faith with the material terms of this
Agreement (hereinafter, such failure by either party being referred to as "Default" or
Breach"); provided, however, City may terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section
only after (a) providing a thirty (3 0) calendar day notice to cure to Applicant, and (b)
Applicant's failure to cure the Default or Breach during the 30-day cure period„ provided
if any such Default or Breach would reasonably require more than thirty (30) days to cure,
such termination right shall not accrue unless Applicant fails to commence curing With the
thirty (30) clay notice period or fails thereafter to promptly, effectively, and continuously
proceed with the cure of such failure. In the even( of termination of this Agreement by
City tinder this Section, Applicant acknowledges and agrees that City may retain all
reimbursement costs paid by the Applicant to the City pursuant to Section 1,72 and
application fees paid by the Applicant to the City prior to the date of termination.
4.1.2 Termination o 'Agi-eenieiit.1i)t-,iftit,et-i(iI Dqfitult offity. Applicant, in its
discretion, may terminate this Agreement for any Default or Breach by City; provided,
however, Applicant may terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section only after (a)
providing a thirty (30) day notice to cure to City, and (2) City's failure to cure the Default
or Breach during the 30-day cure period; provided if any stich Default or Breach would
reasonably require More than thirty (30) days to cure, such termination right shall not
accrue unless City fails to commence curing with the thirty (30) day notice period or fails
thereafter to promptly, effectively, and continuously proceed with the Cure of such failure.
In the event of a termination by Applicant under this Section, Applicant acknowledges and
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agrees that City may retain all reimbursement costs paid by the Applicant to the City
pursuant to Section 1.7.2. and application fees paid by the Applicant to the City prior to
the date of termination.
4.1.3 Termination qfAgreement.following Revocation qf CUP This Agreement
shall immediately terininate upon revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. -
approved immediately prior to or concurrently with this Agreement) authorizing the
replacement of the Existing Sign with the Digital Billboard, In the event of termination
Linder this Section, Applicant acknowledges and agrees that City may retain all
reimbursement costs paid by the Applicant to the City pursuant to Section 1.7.2, and
application fees paid by the Applicant to the City prior to the date of termination.
4.1.4 Termination of Agreement following Expiration or Earlier Termination
Digital Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing. This Agreement shall immediately
terminate upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Digital Lease,
5. INDEMNIFICATION
Applicant agrees to indemnity, defend, and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed
officials, boards, commissions, agents, contractors, and employees from and against any and all
actions, suits, claims, liabilities, losses, damages, penalties, obligations and expenses (including
but not limited to attorney's fees and costs) which may arise, directly or indirectly, from the acts,
emissions, or operations of Applicant or Applicant's agents, contractors, subcontractors, agents or
employees in connection with the performance of this Agreement, the use and occupation of the
Site, and the use and operation of the Digital Billboard, but excluding any loss resulting from the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, or its elected and appointed officials, boards,
commissions, officers, agents, contractors and employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City
shall have the right to select and retain counsel to defend any action or actions and Applicant shall
pay the reasonable cost thereof. The indemnity provisions set forth in this Agreement shall survive
termination of this Agreement.
6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 Recordation of Agreement. This Agreement shall be recorded with the County
Recorder by the City Clerk within 10 calendar days of execution, as required by Government Code
Section 65868.5. Amendments approved by the Parties, and any cancellation, shall be similarly
recorded,
6.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth and contains the entire
understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter set forth herein, and
there are no oral or written representations, understandings or ancillary covenants, undertakings or
agreements which are not contained or expressly referred to herein. No testimony or evidence of
any Such representations, understandings or covenants shall be admissible in any proceeding of
any kind or nature to interpret or determine the terms or conditions of this Agreement,
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6.3 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall
be determined invalid, void or unenforceable, then that term, provision, covenant or condition of
this Agreement shall be stricken and the remaining portion of this Agreement shall remain valid
and enforceable if that stricken term, provision, covenant or condition is not material to the main
purpose of this agreement, which is to allow the Digital Billboard to be permitted and operated
and to provide public benefits to tire City; otherwise, this Agreement shall terminate in its entirety,
unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing,which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld.
6.4 Interpretation and Governing Law, This Agreement and any dispute arising
hereunder shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California,
This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning,
to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties hereto. The rule of construction, to the effect
that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party or in favor of the non-drafting party,
shall not be employed in interpreting this Agreement, all Parties having been represented by
counsel in the negotiation and preparation hereof.
6.5 Section Headings. All section headings and subheadings are inserted for
convenience only and shall riot affect any construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
6.6 Singular and Plural. As used herein, the singular of any word includes the plural.
6.7 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of the provisions of
this Agreement as to which time is an element.
6.8, Waiver. Failure of a party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement by the other party, or the failure by a party to exercise its rights upon
the Default of the other party, shall not constitute a waiver of such party's right to insist and
demand strict compliance by the other party with the terms of this Agreement thereafter.
6.9 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made and entered into for the
sole protection and benefit for the Parties and their successors and assigns. No other person shall.
have any right of action based upon any provision of this Agreement.
6.10 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be deemed to be in Default where failure or
delay in performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement is caused by earthquakes,
other acts of(,,od, fires, rains, winds, wars, terrorism, riots or similar- hostilities, strikes and other
labor difficulties beyond the party's control (irlClUding the party's employment force), government
actions and regulations (other than those of the City), court actions (such as restraining orders or
injunctions), or other causes beyond the party's reasonable control, If any such events shall occur
except as otherwise provided herein, the term of this Agreement and the time for performance shall
be extended for the duration of each such event, provided that the term of this Agreement shall not
be extended under any Circumstances for more than five (5) years and further provided that if such
delay is longer than six (6) months, Applicant may terminate this Agreement upon written notice
to City and City shall return to Applicant any portion of the contribution paid for any period after
the effective date of such termination.
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6.11 Mutual Covenants.The covenants contained herein are Mutual covenants and also
constitute conditions to the coricurrent or subsequent performance by the party benefited thereby
of the covenants to be performed Hereunder by such benefited party.
6.12 Litigation. Any action at law or in equity arising under this Agreement or brought.
by any party hereto for the purpose of enforcing, construing or determining the validity of any of
this Agreement shall be :filed and tried in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, Mate of
California, or such other appropriate court in said county. Service of process on City shall be made
in accordance with California law. ,Service of process on Applicant shall be remade in any manner
permitted by California law and shall be effective whether served inside or outside California. In
the event of any action between City and Applicant seeking enforcement of any of the terms and
conditions to this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be awarded, in addition to
such relief to which such party is entitled tinder this Agreement, its reasonable litigation costs and
expenses, including without limitation its expert witness fees and reasonable attorneys' fees.
6.13 Covenant Not to Sue. The Parties to this Agreement, and each of them, agree that
this Agreement and each term hereof is legal, valid, binding, and enforceable, The Parties to this
Agreement, and each of them, hereby covenant and agree that each of them will not commence„
maintain, or prosecute any claim, demand, cause of action, suit, or other proceeding against any
other party to this Agreement, in law or in equity, which is based on an allegation, or assert in any
such action, that this Agreement or any term hereof is void, invalid, or unenforceable.
6,14 Project as a Private Undertaking. It is specifically understood and agreed by and
between the Parties hereto that the Digital Billboard project is a private development, that neither
party is acting as the agent of the other in any respect hereunder, and that each. party is are
independent contracting entity with respect to the terms, covenants and conditions contained in
this Agreement. No partnership,joint venture or other association of any kind is formed by this
Agreement. The only relationship between City and Applicant is that of a government entity
regulating the development of private property, on the one hand, and the holder of a legal or
equitable interest in such property on the other hand. City agrees that by its approval of, and
entering into, this Agreement„ that it is not taping any action which would transform this private
development into a "public work" project, and that nothing herein shall be interpreted to convey
upon Applicant any benefit which would transform Applicant's private project into a public work
project, it being understood that this Agreement is entered into by City and Applicant upon the
exchange of consideration described in this Agreement, including the Recitals to this Agreerent
which are incorporated into this Agreement and made a part hereof, and that City is receiving by
and through this Agreement the full measure of benefit in exchange for the burdens placed on
Applicant by this Agreement.
6.15 F'urtlaer Actions and Instruments. Each of the Parties shall cooperate with and.
provide reasonable assistance to the other to the extent contemplated hereunder in the performance
of all obligations under this Agreement and the satisfaction of the conditions of this Agreement.
Upon the request of either party at any time, the other party shall promptly execute, with
acknowledgment or affidavit if reasonably required, and file or record such required instruments
and writings and take any actions as may be reasonably necessary under the terms of this
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Agreement to carry out the intent and to fulfill the provisions of this Agreement or to evidence or
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
6.16 Eminent Domain. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to limit or
restrict the exercise by City of its power of eminent domain or Applicant's right to seek and collect
just compensation or any other remedy available to it,
6.17 Amendments in Writing/Cooperation. This Agreement may be amended only by
written consent of both Parties specifically approving the amendment and in accordance with the
Government Code: provisions for the amendment of Development Agreements. The Parties shall
cooperate in good faith with respect to any amendment proposed in order to clarify the intent and
application of this Agreement, and shall treat any such proposal on its own merits, and not as a
basis for the introduction of unrelated matters. Minor, non-material modifications may be
approved by the City Manager.
618 Corporate Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreercrent on behalf of each
of the Parties hereto represent and warrant that (i) such party, if riot an individual,is drily organized
and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said
party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement such party is formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other
agreement to which such party is bounhd.
6.19 Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered by
United States Postal Service mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid return receipt requested
or overnight courier; and addressed to the respective Parties as set forth below or as to such other
address as the Parties may from time to time designate in writing by providing notice to the other
party:
To City: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Attn: City Manager
With Copy to:
Woodruff& Smart
555 Anton Boulevard„ Suite 1200.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: David Keridi,g„ Esq.
To Applicant: Dutfront Media LLC
Attention: Collin Smith
1731 Workman Street
Los Angeles„ CA 90031
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6.20 No nliability of City Officials. No officer, official, member, employee, agent, or
representatives of City shall be liable for any amounts due hereunder, and no judgment or
execution thereon entered in any action hereon shall be personally enforced against any such
officer, official, member, employee, agent, or representative.
6.21 No Brokers. City and Applicant represent and warrant to the other that neither has
employed any broker and/or finder to represent its interest in this transaction. Each party agrees, to
indemnify and hold the other free and harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, cost,
or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) in any manner connected with a
claim asserted by any individual or entity for any commission or finder's fee in connection with
this Agreement or arising out of agreements by the indemnifying party to pay any commission or
finder's fee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first set forth above.
City: CITY OF TUSTIN
By:
Matthew S. West, City Manager
ATTEST:.
By:
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
David E. Kenclig, City Attorney
Applicant:
OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company
By:
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EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO. 4480
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0008
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2023-0001
GENERAL
1) 1.1 The proposed project shall be in compliance with the Tustin City Code
TCC), and City of Tustin Guidelines and Standards and conform with
submitted plans for the project date stamped October 24, 2023, on file with
the Community Development Department, except as herein modified, or as
modified by the Community Development Director in accordance with this
Exhibit. The Community Development Director may also approve minor
modifications to plans during plan check if such modifications are consistent
with the provisions of the TCC, and other applicable codes.
1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be
complied with as specified or prior to the issuance of any building permits
for the project, subject to review and approval by the Community
Development Department.
1) 1.3 The subject project approval shall become null and void unless the use is
established within twelve (12) months. All time extensions may be
considered by the Community Development Director if a written requiest is
received within thirty (30) days prior to expiration date,
1) 1.4 Approval of project is contingent upon the applicant returning to the
Community Development Department a notarized "Agreement to
Conditions Imposed" form and the property owner si'lgniing and recording
with the County Clerk-Recorder a notarized "Notice of Discretionary Permit
Approval and Conditions of Approval" form. The forms shall be established
by the Community Development Director, and evidence of recordation shall
be provided to the Community Development Department.
1) 1.5 Conditional Use Permit 2023-0008 shall be null and void if Development
Agreement (DA) 20123-0001 is not approved. The applicant shall comply
with executed DA 2023-0001.
SOURCE CODES
1) STANDARD CONDITION 5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
2) CEQA MITIGATION 6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S 7) P'C/CC POLICY
4) DESIGN REVIEW EXCEPTION
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Resolution No. 4480
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USE RESTRICTIONS
2.1 The proposed freeway adjacent digital display billboard is allowed to
display off-site advertisements subject to the stipulations of TCC
94,04(b)(7), DA-2023-0001 , and this Exhibit.,
2.2 The digital display billboard shall be monitored by the operator for content
and clarity of all messages. The operator will monitor the operations of the
reader board messages to comply with the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) guidelines, for signal duration and visual impact.
2.3 The digital display billboard will be limited to high-definition digital display
media sources.
2.4 The following advertisements or messages are prohibited:
1. Messages that stimulate or imitate in size, color, lettering, or
design of any traffic sign or signal, or which make use of the words
Stop," "Look," "Danger," or any other words, phrases, symbols, or
characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or
confuse traffic.
2. Messages and/or advertisements that are audible or emitting
sounds.
2.5 The digital display billboard shall comply with all applicable laws regarding
brightness, including, without limitation, California Vehicle Code Section
21466-5.
2.6 The display of still images or messages shall be programmed to display
for a minimum of eight (8) seconds. The still images may not move or
present the appearance of motion and may not use flashing, scintillating,
blinking, or traveling lights or any other means not providing constant
illumination. Transition or blank screen time between one (1) still image
and the next may not exceed one (1) second.
2.7 The operator of the freeway adjacent digital display billboard must comply
with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Highway
Beautification Act of 1965 (23 United States Code Section 131), the
Outdoor Advertising Act (California Business and Professions Code
Section 5200 et seq.), and Chapter 4 of Article 9 of the TCC when
constructing, operating, improving, maintaining, repairing, and removing
the freeway adjacent digital display billboard,
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Resolution No. 4480
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2.8 The property owner and/or billboard operator shall obtain and maintain
approval from Caltrans for outdoor advertising displays visible from
California highways and any other applicable Caltrans regulations. The
applicant shall provide a copy of said Caltrans approval to the City upon
request.
2.9 The CUP approval for the freeway adjacent digital display billboard and
associated off-site advertisements shall remain valid while DA 2023-0001
remains in effect. The approval for CUP 2023-0008 shall expire upon the
expiration: of DA 2023-01001 , and the freeway adjacent digital display
billboard shall cease display of off-site advertisements.
2.10 The existing static billboards located at 1631 El Camino Real, 1501
Nisson Road', and 14092 Red Hill Avenue shall be removed, at no cost to
the City, within ninety (90) calendar days following the effective date of
the Development Agreement or prior to final inspection of the new digital
display billboard, whichever is first.
2.11 The proposed sign must be kept in good working and aesthetic condition
at all times.
ORDINANCE NO. 1505 MITIGATION MEASURE COMPLIANCE
2) 3.1 The maximum intensity of light ouitpult produced by the digital display
billboard shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candle at a distance of 250 feet.
2) 3.2 The light-emitting diode (LED) billboard shall include and maintain an
operating mechianis,m that turns off the display or turns it all to black in the
event of a, malfunction or failure in any system or subsystem that results
in the display wholly or partly appearing to flash.
2) 3.3 The operational lighting parameters for the digital display billboard shall
be maintained as approved by the Community Development Department
and shall be implemented by the applicant to minimize trespass glare
lighting on residents and drivers. Modifications to these parameters may
be approved subject to the discretion of the Community Development
Director.
2) 3.4 If demolition or construction activities are to occur between September 1
and January 31, the applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct
pre-construction surveys for nesting birds within a 250-foot radius of the
billboard location to ensure no active nests will be disturbed during project
implementation. This survey shall be completed no more than three (3)
days prior to the initiation of replacement or relocation activities during
nesting season.,
During this survey, the biologistwill inspect the existing billboard and other
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Resolution No, 4480
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possible nesting habitats within 250 feet of the existing or replacement
billboard location for nests. If an, active nest is found within the 250-foot
survey area, the biologist will determine the extent of a buffer zone to be
established around the nest, largely dependent on current site conditions
typically 250 feet), to ensure that raptor or migratory bird nests will not be
disturbed during billboard replacement or relocation.
Prior to the commencement of construction activities and the issuance of
any permits, the City of Tustin Community Development Department shall
verify that all project construction plans include specific notes regarding
the requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (META), that
preconstruction surveys have been completed and the results reviewed
by staff, and that the appropriate buffers (if needed) are noted on the site
plans,.
2) 3.5 Any ground-disturbing activities associated with project activities shall be
monitored closely by a certified paleontologist to quickly and
professionally recover any fossil remains discovered while not impeding
development.
Should any soils be excavated to provide for a digital display billboard
support, all removed sediments shall be collected, and professionally
processed to determine the small fossil potential. Any fossils recovered
during mitigation shall be deposited in an accredited and permanent
scientific institution for the benefit of current and future generations.
2) 3.6 In conformance with State and local laws, including California Health and
Safety Code Section 19827.5, a visual inspection and possible sampling
shall be completed prior to the relocation or demolition of the billboard
structure to determine the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, or
other hazardous building materials.
If the assessment finds presence of such materials, the applicant shall
create and implement a health and safety plan to ensure workers are not
exposed to contaminants in excess of Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and other applicable State and Federal standards
and associated risks associated with hazardous materials during
demolition, renovation of affected structures, transport, and disposal.
In the event of Ibillboard relocation activities, all materials containing lead-
based paint shall be removed in accordance with CaIOSHA Lead in,
Construction Standard, Title 8, California Code of Regulations 1532.1,
including employee training, employee air monitoring, and dust control.
In the event of billboard relocation activities, all materials containing
asbestos and/or lead-based paint shall be handled and removed by
qualified professionals in accordance with applicable regulations,
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Resolution No. 4480
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including South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Regulation XIV, Rule 1403; Title 22, California Code of Regulations,
Section 66261.24-
1 and Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section
1532.1
Any debris or soil containing asbestos lead-based paint or coatings shall
be disposed of at landfills that meet acceptance criteria for the waste
being disposed.
2) 3.7 To reduce potential construction noise impacts, the following multi-part
mitigation measure shall be implemented for the project:
The construction contractor shall ensure that all internal
combustion engine-driven equipment is equipped with mufflers that
are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment.
The construction contractor shall locate stationary noise-
generating equipment as far as possible from sensitive receptors
when sensitive receptors adjoin or are near a construction project
area. In addition, the construction contractor shall place such
stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed
away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site.
The construction contractor shall prohibit unnecessary idling of
internal combustion engines,
The construction contractor shall, to the maximum extent practical,
locate on-site equipment staging areas so as to maximize the
distance between construction-related noise sources, and noise-
sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all project
construction.
The construction contractor shall limit all construction activity,
including material delivery and equipment warmup or idling, to the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00
a.m. and 5-00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction activity will be
permitted on Sundays or City-observed Federal holidays.,
BUILDING DIVISION
1) 4.1 The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and grading permits prior
to commencing construction or demolition activities.
2) 4.2 Prior to the commencement of construction, demolition, or grading
activities occurring between September 1 and January 31, the applicant
shall provide to the Community Development Department an executed
contract demonstrating that a qualified biologist has been retained to
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Resolution No. 4480
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conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds within a 250-foot radius
of the billboard location to ensure no active nests will be disturbed during
project implementation. This survey shall be completed no more than
three (3) days prior to the initiation of replacement or relocation activities
during nesting season.
2) 4.3 Prior to the commencement of any ground-disturbing activities associated
with project activities, the applicant shall provide to the Community
Development Department an executed contract demonstrating that a
certified paleontologist has been retained to monitor project activities to
quickly and professionally recover any fossil remains discovered.
2) 4.4,Prior to the relocation or demolition of the existing billboard structure, a
visual inspection and possible sampling shall be completed to determine
the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, or other hazardous building
materials. The results of such inspection, shall, be reported to the
Community Development Department and addressed as described in
Condition 3.6.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
5.1 Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall enter into a License
Agreement with the City of Tustin regarding the encroachment of camera
and camera arm equipment into the Edinger Avenue public right-of-way.
The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with City Attorney
review and recordation of this agreement.
1) 5.2 Construction and Demolition Waste Recyclingi and Reduction Plan
WRRP).
Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant/contractor is required to
submit a WRRP to the Public Works Department, The WRRP must
indicate how the applicant will comply with the City's requirement (City
Code Section 4351, et al) to recycle at least sixty-five (65) percent of the
project waste material or the amount required by the California Green
Building Standards Code.
The applicant will be required to submit a fifty-dollar ($50.00) application
fee and a cash security deposit. All projects shall submit a security
deposit in the amount of five (5) percent of the project's valuation as
determined by the Building Official, rounded to the nearest thousand.
FEES
1) 6.1 Within forty-eight (48) hours of filnal approval of the project, the applicant
shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a CASHIER'S,
CHECK payable to the County Clerk in the amount of fifty dollars ($50,00)
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Resolution No. 4480
Page 7
to enable the City to file the appropriate environmental documentation for
the project. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period thiat applicant has
not delivered to the Community Development Department the above-noted
check, the statute of limitations for any interested party to challenge the
environmental determination under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act could be significantly lengthened.
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DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 1539
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2023-
0001 BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND OUTFRONT
MEDIA, LLC. IN ASSOCIATION WITH CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2023-0008 FOR A FREEWAY ADJACENT DIGITAL
DISPLAY BILLBOARD AT THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1021 EDINGER AVENUE
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1, The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A. That a proper application has been submitted by David Ryan of Outfront
Media, LLC for the replacement of an existing static billboard with a new
ninety-foot-tall (90') freeway adjacent digital display board with two (2) sign
faces measuring twenty feet (20') by sixty feet (60') each. The project also
includes the removal of three (3) off-site static billboards located at 1631 El
Camino Real, 1501 Nisson Road, and 14092 Red Hill Avenue.
B. That pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9404(b)(7) and
Ordinance No. 1505, freeway adjacent digital display billboards require
approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Development Agreement
DA) and public benefits.
C. That DA 2023-0001 serves to identify public benefits in association with
CUP 2023-0008 for a freeway adjacent digital display billboard at 1021
Edinger Avenue.
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said
application on October 24, 2023, by the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4480 recommending thiat
the City Council adopt Ordinance No, 1539 and approve the proposed
CUP and DA.
E. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and: held on said
application on by the City Council.
F. That the City Council determined the subject project to be exempt from
the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162, Section 151162 states that, when a negative
declaration has been adopted for a project, no subsequent
environmental impact report (EIR) shall be prepared for that project
under certain conditions, In February 2020, the City adopted Ordinance
No. 1505 and related Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
adopted MND) to allow the conversion of static freeway adjacent
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DA-2023-0001
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billboards to digital billboards subject to complying with development
standards and obtaining a CUP and DA. CEQA compliance for the
digitization and relocation of the proposed billboard was documented
throughout the adopted MND. The project will be required to comply with
applicable mitigation measures identified in the adopted IVIND.
Accordingly, the project qualifies for the Section 15162 exemption
because:
1 . There are no substantial changes proposed which will require major
revisions of the previous negative declaration as there are no new
significant environmental effects nor a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects;
2. There are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances
under which the project is undertaken which require major revisions of
the previous negative declaration due to the involvement of new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects; and,
3. There is no new information of substantial importance which was not
known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable
diligence at the time the previous negative declaration was adopted.
G. That the DA can be supported by the following findings:
1. The project is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land
uses and programs specified in the General Plan and the Pacific
Center East Specific Plan in that the proposed freeway adjacent digital
display billboard use is a conditionally permitted use that supports City
programs and generates revenue.
2. The project is compatible with the uses authorized in the district in
which the real property is located in that the existing static billboard is
the only sign that qualifies for replacement with a digital display
billboard pursuant to TCC 9404(b)(7).
3. The project is in conformity with the public necessity, public
convenience, general,welfare, and good land use practices in that the
agreement incorporates public benefits in the form of advertisements
for city events and financial contributions to the City. Moreover, three
3) existing static billboards located elsewhere in the City will be
removed as a plublic benefit,
4. The project will not be detrimental! to the health, safety, and general
welfare in that the proposed digital display billboard is replacing an
existing static billboard and will comply with the mitigation measures
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established with Ordinance No. 1505, which codified TCC 9404(b)(7).
That, as conditioned, the billboard structure and use will not be
detrimental to health, safety, and general welfare,
5. The project will not adversely affect the orderly development of
property in that the proposed sign is located closer to the southwestern
corner of the site to maximize the amount of square footage available
for future development.
6. The project will have a positive fiscal impact on the City in that the
provisions of the proposed DA and conditions of approval will ensure
that the project will have a positive fiscal impact on the City.
H. That the City Council makes the following findings pursuant to TCC
9404(b)(7);
1. That the proposed sign complies with the requirements of TCC
9404(b)(7) and Chapter 4 of Article 9 of the TCC;
2. That the proposed sign, will not create a traffic or safety hazard;
3. That the proposed sign will not create a nuisance to adjacent property;
and,
4. That the proposed sign will not result in any undue or significant
increase in visual clutter in the area surrounding the parcel upon which
the freeway adjacent digital display billboard will be located.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves DA-2023-0001 attached hereto as
Exhibit A and subject to final approval of the City Attorney.
SECTION 3. Severability, If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance. The City Council of the City of Tustin hereby declares that it
would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or
portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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Ordinance No. 1539
Page 4 of 4
PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Tustin
on this 21st of November, 2023.
___________________________________
AUSTIN LUMBARD,
Mayor
_______________________ __
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
DAVID E. KENDIG,
City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the
City Council of the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1539
was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held
on the 21st day of November, 2023 and was given its second reading, passed, and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___ day of _ _,
2023, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER RECUSED:
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
Exhibit A: Development Agreement 2023-0001
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DRAFT MINUTES
COUNCIL CHAMBER & VIDEO CONFERENCE
TUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING
OCTOBER 24, 2023
7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
Given. INVOCATION: Kenneth J. Perine, Major – The Salvation Army Tustin Ranch
Given. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mello
Present. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Douthit, Higuchi, Kozak, Mason, Mello
None. PUBLIC INPUT:
Approved
the October
10, 2023
Meeting
Minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – OCTOBER 10, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of the October 10, 2023
Planning Commission meeting, as provided.
Hurtado Hurtado confirmed there was no public input.
Motion: It was moved by Mason, seconded by Higuchi, to approve the Minutes of the October
10, 2023 meeting, as presented. Motion carried: 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 2023-0008 AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (DA) 2023-0001
PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF TUSTIN
300 CENTENNIAL WAY
TUSTIN, CA 92780
ATTACHMENT E
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APPLICANT: DAVID RYAN
OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC
1731 WORKMAN STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
LOCATION: 1021 EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 430-252-05)
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15162 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regs.,
Title 14, Section 15162).
REQUEST:
A request to replace an existing static billboard with a new freeway adjacent
digital billboard with an overall height of ninety (90) feet and two (2) sign
faces measuring twenty (20) feet by sixty (60) feet each.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4480 recommending the
City Council approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2023-0008 and
Development Agreement (DA) 2023-0001 to replace an existing static
billboard with a new, freeway adjacent digital billboard with an overall height
of ninety (90) feet and two (2) sign faces measuring twenty (20) feet by sixty
(60) feet each and removal of three (3) other off-site static billboards.
Maldonado Presentation given.
Higuchi Higuchi’s questions/comments generally included: noticing requirements; if there
were residents living within 300 feet of the billboard; if any public comments were
received; land use designation under the Pacific Center East Specific Plan; and if the
project location is a permitted land use.
Maldonado In response to Higuchi’s questions, Maldonado stated that the noticing was standard
and the mailers were sent to property owners and residents located 300 feet from
the project site, including posting on the newspaper, City library, Senior Center and
City e-board; the closest resid ential property was approximately 400 feet away from
the proposed billboard; notices were mailed to residential properties to the north of
the project site, which was a condominium complex; there were no public comments
received referencing the notice; the land designation being commercial center; and
per Ordinance 1505, billboards have to be located on commercial properties, which
includes the project location.
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Douthit Douthit asked if the land is owned by the City of Tustin. He also asked how the lease
agreement is drafted regarding the leased space and if the entire lot is leased.
Craig In response to Douthit’s questions, Craig stated that the lease space is a 10x10 square
foot area with the balance of the property belong ing to the City . The idea was to
bring the billboard close to the property line so that the remaining property, at such
time, could be developed. Currently the property is set asid e for the Newport Avenue
extension.
Mello Mello asked when the Newport Avenue extension is scheduled to occur.
Willkom In response to Mello’s question, the Newport Avenue extension was included as part
of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan (PCESP); however, the community and the City
Council determined that there is a higher need to complete Tustin Ranch Road in
advance of the Newport Avenue extension, which was completed and as a result, the
Newport Avenue extension may or may not be necessary. City staff will need to
conduct further studies of the PCESP to see if the Newport Avenue extension will
need to occur and the City would need to look at the PCESP since it is outdated.
Kozak Kozak asked Willkom if the studies have been scheduled and if so when would they
occur.
Willkom In response to Kozak’s question, Willkom stated that currently a date has not yet been
scheduled for a study.
Mason Mason asked if the City would benefit financially from this project and if there would
be any revenue from the billboard advertising or if the City would lose revenue.
Craig Per Craig, there is a lease agreement that was approved by the City Council in
November 2022 which was conditional upon the applicant receiving the entitlements
which means no executed lease agreement. Upon the effective date of the DA, then
that lease agreement would be executed . The City would receive a portion of the
revenue generated from the billboard advertising. (approximately 90 days from the
effective date of the DA).
Douthit Douthit asked about the lease of the entire property and when the signs would be
installed/removed, etc. He asked about the State legislation regarding city-owned
properties (vacant lots) and affordable housing . He also asked about the 90 days to
remove the static billboards and if that timeline relative to the DA being approved
and signed or when the billboard is erected. Douthit also asked if there was any
intention to replace the static billboards with digital billboards of the three si tes
Craig Per Craig, a portion surrounding the billboard belongs to the City. The City currently
has a lease with one of Tustin’s car dealers on a portion of the property. The City has
approximately four (4) acres (with 1 acre leased out) and the idea is to move the
billboard to the front of the site (Newport Avenue) and whether or not the City does
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or does not move forward with Newport Avenue extension, a small portion of the
property would be used to allow development. The surplus land act does not apply
to this case since it is a lease and the City confirmed that anything under 5,000 square
feet is not subject to the surplus l and act . Craig further explained the Billboard
Ordinance to the Commission. Craig stated removal of the static billboards would
occur 90 days from the effective date of the DA. Craig confirmed there was no
intention of replacing the three offsite static billboards with digital billboards. He
thanked Willkom for working with him on getting the ordinance complete. The
purpose of the Billboard ordinance is to remove as many static billboards as possible
in Tustin.
Kozak Kozak asked if the vacant lot is zoned commercial and if there are any development
proposals.
Maldonado Maldonado confirmed the vacant lot is zoned commercial center and currently there
are no development proposals.
Craig Craig further discussed the Surplus Land Act and whether or not the Newport Avenue
extension would occur.
Mello Mello asked about the brightness of the signs (standard city street lighting in
comparison to the billboard) as well as the frequency in change of the signs. He asked
Maldonado to provide a comparison between a city street light and the billboard
lighting. Mello also asked what the frequency in messaging on the billboard.
Maldonado In response to Mello’s question regarding sign brightness, Maldonado referred to the
MND, mitigation measure for brightness impacts. What is being proposed is well
below the requirement. For comparison, the City’s security ordinance requires
lighting in walkways, parking lots, etc. at nighttime be illuminated with one (1) foot
candlelight, which is half of what the billboard brightness would be. The digital
billboard would display still images for a minimum of eight (8) seconds / display
transition maximum of one (1) second (per CalTrans requirements – less distraction
for drivers of constant image change).
Higuchi Higuchi asked what the noticing requirement was for this item. He also asked if the
ordinance codifies the reimbursement for the MND cost.
Maldonado Maldonado explained the noticing requirements (300 feet radius from the project site)
to Higuchi. As far as the reimbursement, that is one of the public benefits being
identified as part of the DA.
Mello Mello’s final comments: in favor of removing the three (3) offsite signs; seems the
light mitigation will not be an issue for the nearby residents; concern with the 8
seconds for sign change (i.e. concern the billboards will be another distraction for
freeway traffic).
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Higuchi Favorable comments to staff for creating a solution to the aesthetic issues. Shared his
experience with driving past billboards and the lighting not being that bright. Higuchi
voiced his concern with the outdated Pacific Center East Specific Plan. He suggested
noticing be 1,000-foot radius and that additional noticing occur before the item goes
before the City Council.
Maldonado Maldonado briefly explained the CEQA review process when the MND was first being
drafted for the ordinance, there would have been an extensive public outreach.
Motion: It was moved by Higuchi, seconded by Douthit to approve Resolution No. 4480.
Motion passes 4-1. Ayes: Douthit, Higuchi, Kozak and Mason. Noes: Mello.
None. REGULAR BUSINESS
STAFF CONCERNS:
Willkom No concerns.
COMMISSION CONCERNS:
Commission The Commission, collectively, had no concerns.
Kozak Kozak thanked Higuchi for covering him at the last meeting when he was ill.
7:36 ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday,
November 14, 2023.
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Lead Agency:
City of Tustin
Planning Division Community Development Department
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Project Applicant:
Outfront Media
185 US Highway 46
Fairfield, NJ 07004
CEQA Consultant:
3333 Michelson Dr, Suite 500
Irvine, CA 92612
October 2023
EDINGER AVENUE
BILLBOARD CONVERSION
PROJECT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Previous Environmental Documentation ....................................................................................................... 1
2 Project Description ............................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Existing Setting ................................................................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Proposed Project ............................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Environmental Checklist Factors ...................................................................................... 14
3.1 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ............................................................................................ 14
3.2 Environmental Factors That Do Not Require Further Analysis ............................................................. 14
3.3 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ........................................................................................................ 15
3.4 Determination ............................................................................................................................................... 16
4 CEQA Compliance Checklist Questions ........................................................................... 17
4.1 Aesthetics ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Biological Resources .................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Geology and Soils ....................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ......................................................................................................... 27
4.5 Noise .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
5 Conclusion ....................................................................................................................... 30
6 References ....................................................................................................................... 31
Figures
Figure 1: Aerial View ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2: Project Vicinity ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3a: Existing Billboard Photos ............................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3b: Existing Billboard Photos ............................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4: Digital Display Billboard Elevations ........................................................................................................... 12
Figure 5: Lighting Study ................................................................................................................................................. 21
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Environmental Consistency Analysis is to determine if the potential environmental impacts
of the proposed 1021 Edinger Avenue Digital Display Billboard Project are addressed in the City of Tustin
Freeway Adjacent Digital Display Billboards Ordinance adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (adopted
MND) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. Based on this analysis, the proposed Project would
be consistent with the adopted MND, and no further analysis is required.
1.2 PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
In February 2020, the City of Tustin (City) adopted the City of Tustin Freeway Adjacent Digital Display
Billboards Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1505) and related Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(adopted MND). Prior to Ordinance No. 1505, the City’s signs regulations generally prohibited “off-
premises” signs, which are defined by the City to include any commercial sign or structure erected and/or
maintained for advertising a business, activity, service, or product not sold or produced on the premises upon
which the sign is placed, including a billboard or any other outdoor advertising sign and structure. The City
of Tustin Freeway Adjacent Digital Billboards Ordinance Initial Study (IS) included an amendment to Tustin
City Code Article 9, Chapter 4, to exempt certain freeway adjacent digital display billboards from the Sign
Regulations prohibition of off-premises signs. The code amendments allow freeway adjacent digital display
billboards in commercial zones, upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Development
Agreement.
The ordinance took effect on March 6, 2020. Per Ordinance No. 1505, a digital display billboard may only
replace an existing billboard and new freeway adjacent billboards are not allowed. In order to replace a
static billboard with a digital billboard, the existing billboard must be located within 400 feet of either the
Interstate 5 (I-5) or the State Route 55 (SR-55) right of way and may not be within 300 feet of the nearest
residential property. The adopted MND analyzed six existing billboards and determined that, of the six
existing billboards, only one billboard (Billboard 1) would be eligible for conversion to a digital display
because it met the criteria of not being located within 300 feet of any residentially zoned property and is
located within 400 feet of SR-55. As described in the adopted MND, Billboard 1 is located along the east
side of SR-55, approximately 75 feet northeast of Edinger Avenue, on a parcel identified as Assessor’s
Parcel Number (APN) 430-252-05. The existing billboard site zoning is “Specific Plan No. 11–Pacific Center
East Specific Plan (PCESP).
CEQA compliance for the digitization of Billboard 1 was documented through the adopted MND.
Construction activities analyzed in the adopted MND that are associated with the conversion of Billboard 1
to a digital display include: removing the existing copy, removing the existing billboard section, and
removing the metal pieces that attach the sign to the billboard. The static billboard would then be upgraded
with light-emitting diode (LED) face to allow for digital advertisements. The billboard could also undergo
alterations in height, orientation, and display. In addition, the adopted MND states that the billboard could
potentially be relocated to the western corner of the property, should the property owner wish to move the
billboard within the existing property to allow for potential future development on the parcel.
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2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 EXISTING SETTING
Project Location
The proposed Project location is within the southwestern portion of the City of Tustin at 1021 Edinger Ave,
Tustin, CA 92780. Regional access to the site is provided by SR-55 to the east and I-5 to the north. Local
access to the site is via Edinger Ave, located south of the site. The project site and surrounding area are
shown in Figure 1, Aerial View, and Figure 2, Project Vicinity.
Existing Project Site
The project site is on a city-owned lot identified as Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 430-252-05. The site
consists of vacant undeveloped land. There is one existing static billboard structure on the western side of
the lot, which is referred to as “Billboard 1” in the adopted MND, as shown in Figures 3a and 3b, Existing
Billboard Photos. The remainder of the lot is vacant undeveloped land. The existing static billboard is an 80-
foot-tall double-faced billboard with sign face dimensions of 14 feet by 48 feet. The billboard is located
in the western side of the lot as shown in Figure 1, Aerial View.
The project site has a zoning designation of Planned Community Commercial (PC COM) and SP 11- Pacific
Center East and a City of Tustin General Plan land use designation of Planned Community
Commercial/Business (PCCB). The PCCB designation is intended to provide opportunities for a mixture of all
activities that may be permitted within the Community Commercial, Professional Office, and Industrial land
use designations.
Land uses surrounding the project site are listed below and shown in Figure 2, Project Vicinity.
• North: railroad followed by residential
• East: railroad followed by residential
• South: Edinger Ave., commercial, and hotels
• West: Gas station followed by SR-55
2.2 PROPOSED PROJECT
The proposed Project would demolish the existing billboard and construct a double-faced digital display
billboard with Light Emitting Diode (LED) on both faces. The new billboard would be located about 55 feet
southwest of the existing billboard, on the western corner of the property, to allow for future development
of the parcel.
The new billboard would have an overall height of 90 feet from grade to the top of the sign face. As shown
in Figure 4, Digital Display Billboard Elevations, the sign face dimensions of the proposed billboard would be
20 feet by 60 feet. The billboard would be positioned on a 70-foot-tall pole that would be 48 inches to 54
inches in diameter. The design would also include a concrete footing and foundation that would extend 43
feet below grade. The pole would be a neutral color (light concrete or stone color). Further, under each
digital face, a metallic gray metal sheet apron measuring 2 feet and 6 inches in height by 60 feet in width,
would be placed and would serve as a platform for maintenance and repair. There are no proposed
climbing ladders to prevent vandalism and unauthorized access to the billboard.
The billboard would be oriented facing northwest and southwest and would be visible from SR-55. The
display would be illuminated 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The light levels emitted from the digital
display would be set to adjust based upon ambient light conditions. The proposed billboard would connect
to existing electrical facilities at the site, and would not require relocation, expansion, or construction of new
electrical facilities.
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Pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 9404(b)(7), the proposed Project is subject to approval of a Conditional
Use Permit and a Development Agreement.
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Project Vicinity
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Figure 3a
Northeast from train tracks.Northwest from adjacent gas station.
Existing Billboard Photos
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Existing Billboard Photos
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3 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FACTORS
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The subject areas checked below were determined to be new significant environmental effects or to be
previously identified effects that have a substantial increase in severity either due to a change in project,
change in circumstances or new information of substantial importance, as indicated by the checklist and
discussion on the following pages.
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
None
Aesthetics Agriculture/Forestry Resources Air Quality
Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy
Geology/Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards/Hazardous Materials
Hydrology/Water Quality Land Use/Planning Mineral Resources
Noise Population/Housing Public Services
Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities/Service Systems Wildfire Mandatory Findings of Significance
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE FURTHER ANALYSIS
The subject areas listed below were determined to have “No Impact” or “Less than Significant Impact” in the
adopted MND. Mitigation measures were not listed for these impact categories in the adopted MND.
Potential environmental impacts of upgrading and relocating Billboard 1 were already analyzed in the
adopted MND. No substantial changes are proposed in the project and there are no substantial changes in
the circumstances under which the project will be undertaken that will require major revisions to the previous
approved ND or MND or certified EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Also, there is no "new
information of substantial importance" as that term is used in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3).
Therefore, the previously adopted ND or MND or previously certified EIR adequately discusses the potential
impacts of the project without modification. Therefore, the following subject areas require no further CEQA
analysis:
• Air Quality
• Cultural Resources
• Energy
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Hydrology/Water Quality
• Land Use/Planning
• Hydrology/Water Quality
• Land Use/Planning
• Mineral Resources
• Population/Housing
• Public Services
• Recreation
• Transportation
• Tribal Cultural Resources
• Utilities/Service Systems
• Wildfire
• Mandatory Findings of Significance
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3.3 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
This analysis has been undertaken pursuant to the provision of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines to
provide the factual basis for determining whether the proposed Project, or if any new information that has
come to light, requires the preparation of a Subsequent or Supplemental IS/MND or Addendum to the
adopted IS/MND.
Based on the findings of the adopted IS/MND and the provisions of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City as
the Lead Agency determined that the environmental effect of the proposed Project does not trigger the need
for a Subsequent or Supplemental IS/MND, or an Addendum to the adopted IS/MND. CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15162 through 15164 set forth the criteria for determining the appropriate additional
environmental documentation, if any, to be completed when there is a previously adopted ND or a previously
certified EIR for the project.
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15162(a) and 15163 state that when an EIR has been certified or a ND has been
adopted for a project, no Subsequent or Supplemental EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead
agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in light of the whole record, one or more of the
following:
1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or
negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which
will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects; or
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with
the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the
negative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative
declaration;
b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous
EIR;
c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible
and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project
proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the
previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the
project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
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3.4 DETERMINATION
☒ No substantial changes are proposed in the project and there are no substantial changes in the circumstances
under which the project will be undertaken that will require major revisions to the previous approved ND or
MND or certified EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase
in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Also, there is no "new information of substantial
importance" as that term is used in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). Therefore, the previously adopted
ND or MND or previously certified EIR adequately discusses the potential impacts of the project without
modification.
☐ No substantial changes are proposed in the project and there are no substantial changes in the circumstances
under which the project will be undertaken that will require major revisions to the previous approved ND or
MND or certified EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase
in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Also, there is no "new information of substantial
importance" as that term is used in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). Therefore, the previously adopted
ND, MND or previously certified EIR adequately discusses the potential impacts of the project; however,
minor changes require the preparation of an ADDENDUM.
☐ Substantial changes are proposed in the project or there are substantial changes in the
circumstances under which the project will be undertaken that will require major revisions to the
previous ND, MND or EIR due to the involvement of significant new environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Or, there is "new
information of substantial importance," as that term is used in CEQA Guidelines Section
15162(a)(3). However, all new potentially significant environmental effects or substantial increases
in the severity of previously identified significant effects are clearly reduced to below a level of
significance through the incorporation of mitigation measures agreed to by the project applicant.
Therefore, a SUBSEQUENT MND is required.
☐ Substantial changes are proposed in the project or there are substantial changes in the
circumstances under which the project will be undertaken that will require major revisions to the
previous environmental document due to the involvement of significant new environmental effects or
a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Or, there is "new
information of substantial importance," as that term is used in CEQA Guidelines Section
15162(a)(3). However, only minor changes or additions or changes would be necessary to make
the previous EIR adequate for the project in the changed situation. Therefore, a SUPPLEMENTAL EIR
is required.
☐ Substantial changes are proposed in the project or there are substantial changes in the
circumstances under which the project will be undertaken that will require major revisions to the
previous environmental document due to the involvement of significant new environmental effects or
a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Or, there is "new
information of substantial importance," as that term is used in CEQA Guidelines Section
15162(a)(3) such as one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR. Therefore, a
SUBSEQUENT EIR is required.
___________________________ _________________________
Signature Date
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Printed Name For
10/19/2023
Jorge Maldonado
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4 CEQA COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST QUESTIONS
4.1 AESTHETICS
Since the adoption of Ordinance No. 1505 and related IS/MND, are there any changes in the project,
changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and/or “new information of substantial
importance” that cause one or more effects to aesthetics, including the following:
Yes No
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?
a-d. No new impact/consistent with the adopted MND:
The adopted MND analyzed the potential aesthetic impacts related to the digitization of Billboard 1,
accounting for the potential for alterations in height, orientation, display, and possible relocation to the
wester corner of the property. The MND concluded that the resulting impacts to views of local mountains
would be similar to the impacts of the already existing static billboard; as such, impacts to scenic vistas were
considered less than significant. Furthermore, the MND determined that the project would have no impact on
scenic resources within a State Scenic Highway because there are no scenic resources located in the vicinity
of the project.
As described in the adopted MND, the project site is in an urbanized area. Of the 6 billboards analyzed in
the approved MND, only Billboard 1 meets the requirements set forth in the City Code Amendments to be
digitized. The proposed Project would relocate the billboard to the western corner of the property. The sign
face dimensions would increase from the existing 14 feet by 48 feet (or approximately 672 square feet) to
40 feet by 60 feet (or approximately 2,400 square feet). The height would increase by 10 feet, from the
existing 80 feet to 90 feet.
At the new location, the digitized billboard would be oriented facing northwest and southwest towards SR-
55 and would not be facing directly towards nearby sensitive receptors. Based on the distance to the nearest
residentially zoned property (more than 300 feet), the MND concluded that the implementation of the
ordinance does not conflict with applicable zoning laws. The digital display billboard that is currently
proposed would be located 450 feet from the nearest residential properties and would be facing northwest
and southwest.
The analysis in the adopted MND accounted for potential relocation to the western corner of the property
and anticipated that the sign could be converted to a digital display billboard. In addition, the adopted
MND disclosed the potential for the billboard to change in height, orientation, and display. Therefore, there
have been no substantial changes to the project since the adopted MND and no further analysis is required.
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Existing nighttime light sources in the vicinity of Billboard 1 include streetlights, parking lot lights, headlights
from passing vehicles, highway lighting, and lighting on buildings and structures. The adopted MND states
that, the nearest sensitive receptor to Billboard 1 is a multi-family apartment complex, located
approximately 420 feet northwest of the existing billboard. As stated in the adopted MND, mitigation
measure (MM) AES-1 would be implemented to ensure that the light or glare impacts associated with the
relocation and conversion of Billboard 1 to a new digital display billboard would be less than significant.
MM AES-1 requires a site-specific lighting study to confirm that the maximum intensity of light output
produced by billboards authorized pursuant to the code amendments would not exceed 0.3 foot-candle at
250 feet, which is the International Sign Association’s maximum nighttime brightness level recommendation
for digital display billboards. A project-specific lighting study was prepared for the proposed billboard
digitization and relocation Project. As illustrated in Figure 5, Lighting Study, light output from the proposed
Project would not exceed 0.3 foot-candle at 250 feet. Therefore, the proposed Project meets the
requirements of MM AES-1.
The adopted MND also requires MM AES-2 to ensure that LED billboards would include an operating
mechanism that turns off the display or turns it all black in the event of a malfunction. In accordance with MM
AES-2, the proposed Project would include digital sensors that measure the amount of indirect ambient light
and not direct light such as streetlights and vehicle headlights. Measuring indirect light from within the source
allows to accurately control the brightness of the sign to fit the ambient light conditions during the daytime.
During the evening and night hours, computer-controlled software would be utilized to manually limit the
brightness to eliminate the possibility of false readings. Furthermore, remote power management and
software functions would be utilized to blank a display in case of malfunction. Software functions include the
ability to “blank” the billboard display and to disable light output to the digital display. As such, the
proposed Project would meet the requirements of MM AES-2. Implementation of MM AES-3, as stated in the
adopted MND, is required to ensure that the LED signs' operational parameters are provided to the City for
review and approval prior to initial operation. The proposed Project would implement all measures listed in
the adopted MND. Therefore, the proposed Project would meet the requirements of MM AES-3.
Analysis of Driver Distraction
Driver distraction could occur due to the changing of electronic messages on the proposed LED billboard. An
analysis of driver distraction was provided in the adopted MND. Per the city code amendment, each static
message or image shall be displayed for a minimum of eight consecutive seconds before changing, and the
transition or blank screen time between one display message and the next shall not exceed one second. The
analysis concludes that the code amendments would ensure that any billboard converted to LED would
exceed the relevant State and federal requirements and impacts related to driver distraction would be
minimal. The proposed Project would be required to follow local city code regulation. Therefore, the potential
impacts of the proposed Project to driver distraction have already been analyzed in the adopted MND.
FHWA and Caltrans Policy
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has addressed signage issues in general, and digital signs in
particular. As part of its agreement with various states pursuant to the Highway Beautification Act (23 U.S.C.
§131), for example, it has confirmed that no sign is allowed that imitates or resembles any official traffic
sign, and that signs may not be installed in such a manner as to obstruct, or otherwise physically interfere
with, an official traffic sign, signal, or device, or to obstruct or physically interfere with the vision of drivers
in approaching, merging or intersecting traffic. These provisions may be enforced by the FHWA, but the
agreement with the State of California also requires Caltrans to enforce these provisions.
The segment of SR-55 adjacent to the project site is not identified by Caltrans as a “classified landscaped
segment” nor as a “scenic highway.” The existing Billboard 1 is already permitted by Caltrans (Permit No.
26547) under “General Static” display type. For a billboard to be digitized, Caltrans requires that the
billboard is at least 1000 feet from another digital display billboard. The closest existing billboard to the
project site is a static billboard located approximately 1200 feet south of the project site. Therefore, the
proposed Project would meet Caltrans’ criteria for freeway adjacent digital display billboards.
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On September 25, 2007, the FHWA issued a Memorandum on the subject of off-premises changeable
electronic variable message signs. The Memorandum identified “ranges of acceptability” relating to such
signage, as follows:
• Duration of message: Duration of display is generally between 4 and 10 seconds; 8 seconds is
recommended;
• Transition time: Transition between messages is generally between 1 and 4 seconds; 1 to 2 seconds
is recommended;
• Brightness: The sign brightness should be adjusted to respond to changes in light levels;
• Spacing: Spacing between the signs should be not less than the minimum specified for other
billboards, or greater if deemed required for safety; and
• Locations: Location criteria are the same as for other signage, unless it is determined that specific
locations are inappropriate.
To minimize the potential for lighting and glare impacts from the proposed Project, the adopted MND
incorporated FHWA’s recommended design and operational criteria.
City of Tustin Code of Ordinances
Article 9, Chapter 4, Section 9402 of the City’s Code defines “Freeway adjacent digital display billboard”
as “a pole sign or changeable copy sign, which features a digital display, erected and/or maintained for
advertising, in whole or in part, a business, activity, service or product not sold or produced on the premises
upon which the sign is placed, which is located on a commercially zoned parcel within four hundred (400)
feet of either the Interstate 5 freeway or the SR 55 freeway right-of-way.”
Table 1 outlines the requirements for freeway adjacent digital display billboards per the Tustin City Code
Article 9, Chapter 4, Section 9404b(7). As discussed in the table, the proposed digital display billboard
Project would meet all conditions stated in the City’s municipal code.
Table 1. Compliance with City of Tustin Municipal Code
City of Tustin Municipal Code Project Compliance with Code
Freeway adjacent digital display billboards may only be approved in instances where the freeway adjacent digital display
billboard will replace on the same parcel, alter, or modify the structure, display and/or content of a legally non-
conforming off-premises sign or a freeway-oriented electronic changeable copy sign erected on or before November
14, 2019, and subject to the following limitations:
1. Location. Freeway adjacent digital display billboards may
only be erected on commercially zoned parcels located within
four hundred (400) feet of either the Interstate 5 freeway or
the SR-55 freeway right-of-way.
The proposed new location is approximately
270 feet from the nearest point of SR-55.
2. Distance from residential uses. No freeway adjacent digital
display billboard may be placed at a distance of less than
three hundred (300) feet from the property line of any
residentially zoned parcel, as measured from the border of the
digital display billboard face, or the base of the digital
display billboard structure, whichever is closest to the
residentially zoned parcel.
The proposed new location is at least 400 feet
from the nearest residential zoned parcel,
which is a multi-family apartment complex,
located northwest of the project site on a lot
zoned for Planned Community Residential (PC
RES).
3. Height. The maximum height of any freeway adjacent digital
display billboard shall not exceed fifty-five (55) feet above
the pavement level of the Interstate 5 freeway or SR 55
freeway to the bottom of the digital display.
The proposed new structure will not exceed 55
feet above the pavement level of SR-55 to the
bottom of the digital display.
4. Size. The maximum size of each freeway adjacent digital
display billboard face display area shall be twenty-five (25)
feet in height and sixty (60) feet in width, with the area of each
face not to exceed an overall maximum amount of fifteen-
hundred 1,500 square feet, including border and trim.
The proposed digital display billboard face
display area would be 20 feet in height and
60 feet in width.
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5. Design. All freeway adjacent digital display billboards shall
either be double faced or include covered backs or facings.
Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter to the contrary, the
distance of separation between the faces on a double-faced
freeway adjacent digital display billboard may exceed
eighteen (18) inches if deemed necessary by City to maximize
visibility from the Interstate 5 freeway or the SR 55 freeway.
The proposed digital billboard would be
double faced and any exposed backs or
facings would be covered with a perforated
metal cover sheet.
6. Orientation. Each freeway adjacent digital display billboard
must be oriented primarily for viewing from the Interstate 5
freeway or the SR 55 freeway.
The proposed new digital display billboard
would be oriented primarily for viewing from
SR-55.
7. Brightness. All freeway adjacent digital display billboards
must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
concerning brightness, including, without limitation, California
Vehicle Code Section 21466.5.
The proposed new digital display billboard
would comply with all applicable laws and
regulations concerning brightness, including the
California Vehicle Code Section 21466.5.
8. Display cycle. A freeway adjacent digital display billboard
may show a series of still images, each displayed for at least
eight (8) seconds. The still images may not move or present the
appearance of motion and may not use flashing, scintillating,
blinking, or traveling lights or any other means not providing
constant illumination. Transition or blank screen time between
one (1) still image and the next may not exceed one (1) second.
The proposed new digital display billboard
would always comply with all the referenced
conditions.
9. Compliance with law. The owner of the freeway adjacent
digital display billboard must comply with all applicable
federal, state, or local laws, including the Highway
Beautification Act of 1965 (23 United States Code Section
131), the Outdoor Advertising Act (California Business and
Professions Code Section 5200 et seq.), and this Chapter, when
constructing, operating, improving, maintaining, repairing, and
removing the freeway adjacent digital display billboard.
The proposed digital display billboard would
always comply with all the referenced
conditions.
10. Public benefit. In approving a development agreement for any
freeway adjacent digital display billboard, the City Council
must find that the agreement will confer a substantial public
benefit to the City and to the general public. Such public
benefits may include, without limitation, the removal of
additional legal non-conforming billboards, advertising of City
events and public service announcements, and/or financial
contributions to the City.
The Project applicant has agreed to comply
with all the conditions as a condition of
approval for the Project.
11. Required Findings. In approving a freeway adjacent digital
display billboard, the City Council must find that each
freeway adjacent digital display billboard:
a. Complies with the requirements of this subsection
9404b(7) and this Chapter;
b. Will not create a traffic or safety hazard;
c. Will not create a nuisance to adjacent property; and
d. Will not result in any undue or significant increase in
visual clutter in the area surrounding the parcel upon
which the freeway adjacent digital display billboard will
be located.
The City has determined that the proposed
Project meets conditions a-d.
The replacement and relocation of Billboard 1 has already been analyzed in the adopted MND and there
are no substantial changes proposed in the Project or in the circumstances under which the Project will be
undertaken. Furthermore, there is no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified aesthetic
significant effects. Also, there is no new information of substantial importance with respect to aesthetic
resources. Therefore, no further analysis of biological resources is required.
No further analysis with respect to aesthetics is required under CEQA. Based on the foregoing, none of the
conditions identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 that would trigger the need to prepare a
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subsequent or supplemental IS/MND or other environmental document to evaluate Project impacts exist
regarding aesthetics.
Applicable Adopted MND Mitigation Measures:
MM AES-1: To ensure the lighting of signs does not exceed 0.3 foot-candle at 250 feet, prior to conversion
or relocation of any billboard, the City shall require a site-specific lighting study to be
submitted during the review of the conditional use permit and design review application. Should
the results of the study indicate the maximum intensity of light output produced by a digital
display billboard would exceed 0.3 foot-candle at a distance of 250 feet, design
modifications shall be incorporated into the billboard design to ensure compliance with this
regulation.
MM AES-2: Any approved replacement light-emitting diode (LED) billboard shall include an operating
mechanism (hardware or software controlled) that turns off the display or turns it to all black
in the event of a malfunction or failure in any system or subsystem that results in the display
wholly or partly appearing to flash.
MM AES-3: The operational lighting parameters for a replacement digital display billboard shall be
provided to the City of Tustin Community Development Department for review and approval
prior to installation and regular operation of a digital display billboard, during the review of
the conditional use permit and design review application, and the City-approved parameters
shall be implemented by the Project applicant to minimize trespass glare lighting on residents
and drivers.
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4.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Since the adoption of Ordinance No. 1505 and related IS/MND, are there any changes in the project,
changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and/or “new information of substantial
importance” that cause one or more effects to biological resources, including the following:
Yes No
a) 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 Game
or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) 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 Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) 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?
d) 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?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a
tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
a – f. No new impact/consistent with the adopted MND:
As stated in the adopted MND, the Project would not be anticipated to have direct or indirect impacts on
special-status plants or wildlife and would not be anticipated to 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 (CDFW) or United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). No other potential impacts to
biological resources were identified in the adopted MND.
The project site is in a heavily developed urbanized area. There is one mature tree located at the site and
additional mature trees located on adjacent parcels. The quality of the habitat in the project site has not
changed since the adoption of the MND.
The adopted MND concludes that the upgrade and relocation of Billboard 1 could result in direct impacts
on nesting and/or breeding birds if billboard conversion or relocation activities occur during the nesting or
breeding bird season and birds are nesting within the billboard parcel and/or the immediate vicinity at that
time. However, impacts on nesting birds would be avoided or minimized with the implementation of MM BIO-
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1. MM BIO-1 states that, if billboard replacement or relocation is scheduled to occur between September 1
and January 31, a qualified biologist shall conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds; if active nests
are found, the biologist would establish a buffer zone around the nest to ensure that raptor or migratory
bird nests would not be disturbed by construction activities. Additionally, the City of Tustin Community
Development Department would verify that all Project construction plans include specific notes regarding the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Since the adoption of the MND, there have been no changes of biological
significance at the project site. The proposed Project would adhere to all mitigation measures outlined in the
adopted MND, including MM BIO-1, to avoid and/or minimize impact to migratory birds. Therefore, there
would be no new impact from the proposed billboard conversion Project.
The replacement and relocation of Billboard 1 has already been analyzed in the adopted MND and there
are no substantial changes proposed in the Project or in the circumstances under which the Project will be
undertaken. Furthermore, there is no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified biological
significant effects. Also, there is no new information of substantial importance with respect to biological
resources. Therefore, no further analysis of biological resources is required.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 that
would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or supplemental IS/MND or other environmental document
to evaluate Project impacts exist regarding biological resources.
Applicable Adopted MND Mitigation Measures:
MM BIO-1 In the event that billboard replacement or relocation should be scheduled to occur between
September 1 and January 31, the billboard owner shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct
pre-construction surveys for nesting birds within a 250-foot radius of the existing billboard
location to ensure that no active nests will be disturbed during project implementation. This
survey shall be completed no more than three days prior to the initiation of replacement or
relocation activities during nesting season. During this survey, the biologist will inspect the
existing billboard and other possible nesting habitats within 250 feet of the existing or
replacement billboard locations for nests. If an active nest is found within the 250-foot survey
area, the biologist will determine the extent of a buffer zone to be established around the
nest, largely dependent on current site conditions (typically 250 feet), to ensure that raptor
or migratory bird nests will not be disturbed during billboard replacement or relocation. Prior
to the commencement of construction activities and the issuance of any permits, the City of
Tustin Community Development Department shall verify that all project construction plans
include specific notes regarding the requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA),
that preconstruction surveys have been completed and the results reviewed by staff, and that
the appropriate buffers (if needed) are noted on the site plans.
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4.3 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
a – f. No new impact/consistent with the adopted MND:
The adopted MND analyzed impacts to geology and soils, including earthquake faults and seismicity,
geology, landslides, liquefaction, loss of topsoil and determined that impacts would be no impact to less than
significant impact through compliance with the California Building Standards Code and implementation of
mitigation measures, with the exception of unavailable earthquake damage because California is seismically
active.
Regarding paleontological resources, the adopted MND states that deep excavations at the project site
have the potential to encounter significant vertebrae fossils. MM GEO-1 requires any ground disturbing
activities to be monitored by a certified paleontologist who would quickly and professionally recover any
fossil remains discovered during construction. With implementation of MM GEO-1, impacts to paleontological
resources would be less than significant.
The proposed project site was analyzed for paleontological resources in the adopted MND. The proposed
Project would be required to follow all applicable measures listed in the adopted MND. Therefore, there
would be no new impact from the proposed Project.
Since the adoption of Ordinance No. 1505 and related IS/MND, are there any changes in the project,
changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and/or “new information of substantial
importance” that cause one or more effects to geology and soils, including the following:
Yes No
a) 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?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) 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?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building
Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative
waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of
waste water?
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
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The replacement and relocation of Billboard 1 has already been analyzed in the adopted MND and there
are no substantial changes proposed in the Project or in the circumstances under which the Project will be
undertaken. Furthermore, there is no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified geology and
soils significant effects. Also, there is no new information of substantial importance with respect to geological
resources. Therefore, no further analysis of geology and soil resources is required.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 that
would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or supplemental IS/MND or other environmental document
to evaluate Project impacts exist regarding geology and soils.
Applicable Adopted MND Mitigation Measures:
MM GEO-1 Any ground-disturbing activities associated with project activities shall be monitored closely
by a certified paleontologist to quickly and professionally recover any fossil remains
discovered while not impeding development.
Should any soils be excavated to provide for a digital display billboard support or to assist
in relocating Billboard 1 on-site, all removed sediments shall be collected and professionally
processed to determine the small fossil potential. Any fossils recovered during mitigation shall
be deposited in an accredited and permanent scientific institution for the benefit of current
and future generations.
4.4 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Since the adoption of Ordinance No. 1505 and related IS/MND, are there any changes in the project,
changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and/or “new information of substantial
importance” that cause one or more effects to hazards and hazardous materials, including the following:
Yes No
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine
transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) 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?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) 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?
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 or excessive noise for people residing or working in
the project area?
f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving wildland fires?
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a – g. No new impact/consistent with the adopted MND:
The adopted MND analyzed information related to hazards and hazardous materials including transport of
hazardous materials, fire hazards, and emergency response plans.
As stated in the adopted MND, the existing Billboard 1 structure may potentially contain asbestos-containing
materials and/or lead-based paint. However, the impacts related to asbestos-containing materials and
lead-based paint would be less than significant through compliance with local and State regulations and
with the implementation of MM HAZ-1, which includes measures to reduce potential impacts to construction
workers associated with lead-based paint or other hazardous building materials. In addition, Billboard 1 is
located within one-quarter mile of a school. Although the billboard removal could result in asbestos or lead
based paint waste, construction of a new digital display billboard would not require the use of asbestos or
lead based paints. Therefore, the MND concludes that, with implementation of MM HAZ-1 for the removal
of materials containing asbestos and/or lead-based paint, impacts would be less than significant.
The project site is consistent with the analysis performed in the adopted MND and would follow the
requirements of MM HAZ-1 for the removal of the existing billboard. As a result, no new impacts would
result from hazards and hazardous materials that were not already analyzed in the MND are anticipated
to occur.
The replacement and relocation of Billboard 1 has already been analyzed in the adopted MND and there
are no substantial changes proposed in the Project or in the circumstances under which the Project will be
undertaken. Furthermore, there is no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified hazards and
hazardous materials significant effects. Also, there is no new information of substantial importance with
respect to hazards and hazardous materials. Therefore, no further analysis of hazards and hazardous
materials is required.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 that
would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or supplemental IS/MND or other environmental document
to evaluate Project impacts exist regarding hazards and hazardous materials.
Applicable Adopted MND Mitigation Measures:
MM HAZ-1 The following measures shall be implemented in the event of any potential billboard relocation
activities:
In conformance with State and local laws, including California Health and Safety Code Section
19827.5, a visual inspection and possible sampling shall be completed prior to the removal
of the billboard structures to determine the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, or other
hazardous building materials.
If this assessment finds presence of such materials, the Project applicant shall create and
implement a health and safety plan to ensure workers are not exposed to contaminants in
excess of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable State
and federal standards and associated risks associated with hazardous materials during
demolition, renovation of affected structures, transport, and disposal.
In the event of billboard removal activities, all materials containing lead-based paint shall be
removed in accordance with California Occupational Health and Safety Administration
(Cal/OSHA) Lead in Construction Standard, Title 8, California Code of Regulations 1532.1,
including employee training, employee air monitoring and dust control.
In the event of billboard removal activities, all materials containing asbestos and/or lead-
based paint shall be handled and removed by qualified professionals in accordance with
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applicable regulations, including South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Regulation XIV, Rule 1403; Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Section 66261.24; Title
8, California Code of Regulations, Section 1532.1.
Any debris or soil containing asbestos lead-based paint or coatings shall be disposed of at
landfills that meet acceptance criteria for the waste being disposed.
4.5 NOISE
Since the adoption of Ordinance No. 1505 and related IS/MND, are there any changes in the project,
changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and/or “new information of substantial
importance” that cause one or more effects to noise, including the following:
Yes No
a) 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?
b) Generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels?
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?
a – c. No new impact/consistent with the adopted MND:
The adopted MND states that conversion and relocation of Billboard 1 would result in temporary increased
noise levels from construction activities. The effects of project construction noise levels on longer-term (hourly
or daily) ambient noise levels were determined to be but could result in temporary noise leading to levels
of annoyance or sleep disturbances at nearby sensitive receptors, if not restricted to daytime hours. However,
compliance with the permissible construction hours established by the Tustin City Code would reduce the
effects of noise produced by construction activities on longer-term (hourly or daily) ambient noise levels.
Furthermore, the adopted MND also requires the implementation of MM NOI-1, which outlines best
management noise reduction techniques and practices. The adopted MND concludes that, with
implementation MM NOI-1, temporary construction noise impacts would be less than significant.
The proposed Project would entail the removal of the existing billboard and construction of a digital display
billboard on the western corner of the property. The scope of the proposed Project was analyzed in the
adopted MND. Additionally, the proposed Project would be required to comply with Tustin City Code and
with MM NOI-1. Therefore, no new noise-related impact is anticipated from the proposed Project.
The replacement and relocation of Billboard 1 has already been analyzed in the adopted MND and there
are no substantial changes proposed in the Project or in the circumstances under which the Project will be
undertaken. Furthermore, there is no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified noise
significant effects. Also, there is no new information of substantial importance with respect to noise. Therefore,
no further analysis of noise impacts is required.
Based on the foregoing, none of the conditions identified in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 that
would trigger the need to prepare a subsequent or supplemental IS/MND or other environmental document
to evaluate Project impacts exist regarding noise.
Applicable Adopted MND Mitigation Measures:
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MM NOI-1 To reduce potential construction noise impacts, the following multi-part mitigation measure shall be
implemented for the Project:
The construction contractor shall ensure that all internal combustion engine-driven equipment is
equipped with mufflers that are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment.
The construction contractor shall locate stationary noise-generating equipment as far as possible
from sensitive receptors when sensitive receptors adjoin or are near a construction Project area. In
addition, the Project contractor shall place such stationary construction equipment so that emitted
noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site.
The construction contractor shall prohibit unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines.
The construction contractor shall, to the maximum extent practical, locate on-site equipment staging
areas so as to maximize the distance between construction-related noise sources and noise-
sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all Project construction.
The construction contractor shall limit all construction activity, including material delivery and
equipment warmup or idling, to the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
and 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction activity will be permitted on Sunday's
or City observed federal holidays.
5 CONCLUSION
It is not anticipated that the implementation of the proposed Project would result in any significant direct,
indirect or cumulative impacts over and above those disclosed in the previously certified City of Tustin
Freeway Adjacent Digital Display Billboards Ordinance IS/MND. There are no substantial changes in the
Project or in the circumstances under which the Project will be undertaken which would require revisions to
the adopted MND or a new environmental document. The project would result in no new impacts and in no
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified impacts. Furthermore, there is no new
information of substantial importance related to project impacts. Therefore, based on the CEQA 15162
guidelines, the 1021 Edinger Avenue Digital Display Billboard Project in the City of Tustin CEQA analysis is
covered by the adopted MND and no further analysis is required.
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6 REFERENCES
City of Tustin Freeway Adjacent Digital Display Billboards Ordinance Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration. City of Tustin. November 2019. February 2020.
Tustin City Code, Chapter 4 of Article 9, Ordinance No. 1505. City of Tustin. February 2020.
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0008 TO
REPLACE AN EXISTING STATIC BILLBOARD WITH A NEW,
NINETY (90) FOOT TALL, FREEWAY ADJACENT DIGITAL
DISPLAY BILLBOARD WITH TWO (2) SIGN FACES MEASURING
TWENTY (20) FEET BY SIXTY (60) FEET EACH AT 1021 EDINGER
AVENUE
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I.The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A.That a proper application has been submitted by David Ryan of Outfront
Media, LLC for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2023-0008 and Development
Agreement (DA) 2023-0001 requesting to replace an existing static billboard
with a ninety (90) foot tall, freeway adjacent digital billboard with two (2) sign
faces measuring twenty (20) feet by sixty (60) feet each.
B.That the project also includes the removal of three (3) additional static
billboards located at 1631 El Camino Real, 1501 Nisson Road, and 14092
Red Hill Avenue.
C.That the project is located at 1021 Edinger Avenue within the Commercial
Center land use area of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan (SP-11).
D.That the Development Application includes the following requests:
1.Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2023-0008 to construct a new freeway
adjacent digital billboard; and
2.Development Agreement (DA) 2023-0001 to identify public benefits in
association with the proposed request.
E.That the project has been reviewed for consistency with the Air Quality Sub-
element of the City of Tustin General Plan and has been determined to be
consistent with the Air Quality Sub-element.
F.That pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9404(b)(7), freeway adjacent
digital display billboards require approval of a CUP and DA. The DA shall be
executed in accordance with Section 65864 et seq. of the Government Code
and Sections 9600 to 9619 of the TCC.
G.That the site is zoned as Planned Community Commercial, Pacific Center East
Specific Plan (PCC, SP-11) and has a General Plan land use designation of
Planned Community Commercial Business (PCCB).
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H. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for CUP 2023-0008
and DA-2023-0001 on October 24, 2023, by the Planning Commission.
I. That after the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 4480 recommending that the City Council find that the project
is consistent with the TCC and approve the subject CUP and DA.
J. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held for CUP 2023-0008
and DA-2023-0001 on November 21, 2023, by the City Council.
K. That in approving a freeway adjacent digital display billboard, the City
Council makes the following findings pursuant to TCC 9404(b)(7):
1. That the proposed sign complies with the requirements of TCC
9404(b)(7) and Chapter 4 of Article 9 of the TCC;
2. That, as conditioned, the proposed sign will not create a traffic or safety
hazard as the digital display will follow all applicable laws and regulations
regarding illumination and motorist distraction prevention, and
furthermore is located so as to not impede traffic visibility at the street
grade;
3. That, as conditioned, the proposed sign will not create a nuisance to
adjacent property as the digital display is located more than 300 feet
away from the nearest residential use and designed such that light
trespass levels will be no more than 0.3 foot-candles at 250 feet; and
4. That the proposed sign will not result in any undue or significant increase
in visual clutter in the area surrounding the parcel upon which the freeway
adjacent digital display billboard will be located as the existing static
billboard will be removed as part of the construction of the new digital
display billboard.
L. That the City Council determined the subject project to be exempt from the
California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162. Section 15162 states that, when a negative
declaration has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental
impact report (EIR) shall be prepared for that project under certain conditions.
In February 2020, the City adopted Ordinance No. 1505 and related Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (adopted MND) to allow the conversion
of static freeway adjacent billboards to digital billboards subject to complying
with development standards and obtaining a CUP and DA. CEQA compliance
for the digitization and relocation of the proposed billboard was documented
throughout the adopted MND. The project will be required to comply with
applicable mitigation measures identified in the adopted MND.
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Accordingly, the project qualifies for the Section 15162 exemption because:
1. There are no substantial changes proposed which will require major
revisions of the previous negative declaration as there are no new
significant environmental effects nor a substantial increase in the severity
of previously identified significant effects;
2. There are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the project is undertaken which require major revisions of the
previous negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects; and
3. There is no new information of substantial importance which was not
known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable
diligence at the time the previous negative declaration was adopted.
II. The City Council hereby adopts Resolution No. 23-49, approving CUP 2023-0008
authorizing the replacement of an existing static billboard with a ninety (90) foot
tall, freeway adjacent digital billboard with two (2) sign faces measuring twenty (20)
feet by sixty (60) feet each, subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A,
attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting
on the 21st day of November, 2023.
AUSTIN LUMBARD,
Mayor
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
DAVID E. KENDIG,
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 23-49
I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, do hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of
the City of Tustin is 5; and that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 23-49 was duly
passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 21st day of
November, 2023, by the following vote:
CITY COUNCIL AYES: ________________________________
CITY COUNCIL NOES: ________________________________
CITY COUNCIL ABSTAINED: ________________________________
CITY COUNCIL ABSENT: ________________________________
____________________
ERICA N. YASUDA
City Clerk
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SOURCE CODES
(1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT
(2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY
(4)DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 23-49
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0008
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2023-0001
GENERAL
(1)1.1
(1)1.2
(1)1.3
(1)1.4
(1)1.5
The proposed project shall be in compliance with the Tustin City Code
(TCC), and City of Tustin Guidelines and Standards and conform with
submitted plans for the project date stamped November 21, 2023, on file
with the Community Development Department, except as herein
modified, or as modified by the Community Development Director in
accordance with this Exhibit. The Community Development Director
may also approve minor modifications to plans during plan check if such
modifications are consistent with the provisions of the TCC, and other
applicable codes.
Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be
complied with as specified or prior to the issuance of any building
permits for the project, subject to review and approval by the
Community Development Department.
The subject project approval shall become null and void unless the use
is established within twelve (12) months. All time extensions may
be considered by the Community Development Director if a written
request is received within thirty (30) days prior to expiration date.
Approval of project is contingent upon the applicant returning to the
Community Development Department a notarized “Agreement to
Conditions Imposed” form and the property owner signing and
recording with the County Clerk-Recorder a notarized “Notice of
Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of Approval” form. The
forms shall be established by the Community Development Director, and
evidence of recordation shall be provided to the Community Development
Department.
Conditional Use Permit 2023-0008 shall be null and void if
Development Agreement (DA) 2023-0001 is not approved. The
applicant shall comply with executed DA 2023-0001.
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USE RESTRICTIONS
*** 2.1 The proposed freeway adjacent digital display billboard is allowed to
display off-site advertisements subject to the stipulations of TCC
9404(b)(7), DA-2023-0001, and this Exhibit.
*** 2.2 The digital display billboard shall be monitored by the operator for content
and clarity of all messages. The operator will monitor the operations of the
reader board messages to comply with the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) guidelines for signal duration and visual impact.
*** 2.3 The digital display billboard will be limited to high-definition digital display
media sources.
*** 2.4 The following advertisements or messages are prohibited:
1.Messages that stimulate or imitate in size, color, lettering, or
design of any traffic sign or signal, or which make use of the words
“Stop,” “Look,” “Danger,” or any other words, phrases, symbols, or
characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or
confuse traffic.
2.Messages and/or advertisements that are audible or emitting
sounds.
*** 2.5 The digital display billboard shall comply with all applicable laws regarding
brightness, including, without limitation, California Vehicle Code Section
21466.5.
*** 2.6 The display of still images or messages shall be programmed to display
for a minimum of eight (8) seconds. The still images may not move or
present the appearance of motion and may not use flashing, scintillating,
blinking, or traveling lights or any other means not providing constant
illumination. Transition or blank screen time between one (1) still image
and the next may not exceed one (1) second.
*** 2.7 The operator of the freeway adjacent digital display billboard must comply
with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Highway
Beautification Act of 1965 (23 United States Code Section 131), the
Outdoor Advertising Act (California Business and Professions Code
Section 5200 et seq.), and Chapter 4 of Article 9 of the TCC when
constructing, operating, improving, maintaining, repairing, and removing
the freeway adjacent digital display billboard.
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*** 2.8 The property owner and/or billboard operator shall obtain and maintain
approval from Caltrans for outdoor advertising displays visible from
California highways and any other applicable Caltrans regulations. The
applicant shall provide a copy of said Caltrans approval to the City upon
request.
*** 2.9 The CUP approval for the freeway adjacent digital display billboard and
associated off-site advertisements shall remain valid while DA 2023-0001
remains in effect. The approval for CUP 2023-0008 shall expire upon the
expiration of DA 2023-0001, and the freeway adjacent digital display
billboard shall cease display of off-site advertisements.
*** 2.10 The existing static billboards located at 1631 El Camino Real, 1501
Nisson Road, and 14092 Red Hill Avenue shall be removed, at no cost to
the City, within ninety (90) calendar days following the effective date of
the Development Agreement or prior to final inspection of the new digital
display billboard, whichever is first.
*** 2.11 The proposed sign must be kept in good working and aesthetic condition
at all times.
ORDINANCE NO. 1505 MITIGATION MEASURE COMPLIANCE
(2)3.1 The maximum intensity of light output produced by the digital display
billboard shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candle at a distance of 250 feet.
(2)3.2 The light-emitting diode (LED) billboard shall include and maintain an
operating mechanism that turns off the display or turns it all to black in the
event of a malfunction or failure in any system or subsystem that results
in the display wholly or partly appearing to flash.
(2)3.3 The operational lighting parameters for the digital display billboard shall
be maintained as approved by the Community Development Department
and shall be implemented by the applicant to minimize trespass glare
lighting on residents and drivers. Modifications to these parameters may
be approved subject to the discretion of the Community Development
Director.
(2)3.4 If demolition or construction activities are to occur between September 1
and January 31, the applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct
pre-construction surveys for nesting birds within a 250-foot radius of the
billboard location to ensure no active nests will be disturbed during project
implementation. This survey shall be completed no more than three (3)
days prior to the initiation of replacement or relocation activities during
nesting season.
During this survey, the biologist will inspect the existing billboard and other
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possible nesting habitats within 250 feet of the existing or replacement
billboard location for nests. If an active nest is found within the 250-foot
survey area, the biologist will determine the extent of a buffer zone to be
established around the nest, largely dependent on current site conditions
(typically 250 feet), to ensure that raptor or migratory bird nests will not be
disturbed during billboard replacement or relocation.
Prior to the commencement of construction activities and the issuance of
any permits, the City of Tustin Community Development Department shall
verify that all project construction plans include specific notes regarding
the requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), that
preconstruction surveys have been completed and the results reviewed
by staff, and that the appropriate buffers (if needed) are noted on the site
plans.
(2)3.5 Any ground-disturbing activities associated with project activities shall be
monitored closely by a certified paleontologist to quickly and
professionally recover any fossil remains discovered while not impeding
development.
Should any soils be excavated to provide for a digital display billboard
support, all removed sediments shall be collected and professionally
processed to determine the small fossil potential. Any fossils recovered
during mitigation shall be deposited in an accredited and permanent
scientific institution for the benefit of current and future generations.
(2)3.6 In conformance with State and local laws, including California Health and
Safety Code Section 19827.5, a visual inspection and possible sampling
shall be completed prior to the relocation or demolition of the billboard
structure to determine the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, or
other hazardous building materials.
If the assessment finds presence of such materials, the applicant shall
create and implement a health and safety plan to ensure workers are not
exposed to contaminants in excess of Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) and other applicable State and Federal standards
and associated risks associated with hazardous materials during
demolition, renovation of affected structures, transport, and disposal.
In the event of billboard relocation activities, all materials containing lead-
based paint shall be removed in accordance with CalOSHA Lead in
Construction Standard, Title 8, California Code of Regulations 1532.1,
including employee training, employee air monitoring, and dust control.
In the event of billboard relocation activities, all materials containing
asbestos and/or lead-based paint shall be handled and removed by
qualified professionals in accordance with applicable regulations,
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including South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Regulation XIV, Rule 1403; Title 22, California Code of Regulations,
Section 66261.24; and Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Section
1532.1
Any debris or soil containing asbestos lead-based paint or coatings shall
be disposed of at landfills that meet acceptance criteria for the waste
being disposed.
(2)3.7 To reduce potential construction noise impacts, the following multi-part
mitigation measure shall be implemented for the project:
•The construction contractor shall ensure that all internal
combustion engine-driven equipment is equipped with mufflers that
are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment.
•The construction contractor shall locate stationary noise-
generating equipment as far as possible from sensitive receptors
when sensitive receptors adjoin or are near a construction project
area. In addition, the construction contractor shall place such
stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed
away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site.
•The construction contractor shall prohibit unnecessary idling of
internal combustion engines.
•The construction contractor shall, to the maximum extent practical,
locate on-site equipment staging areas so as to maximize the
distance between construction-related noise sources and noise-
sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all project
construction.
•The construction contractor shall limit all construction activity,
including material delivery and equipment warmup or idling, to the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction activity will be
permitted on Sundays or City-observed Federal holidays.
BUILDING DIVISION
(1)4.1 The applicant shall obtain all necessary building and grading permits prior
to commencing construction or demolition activities.
(2)4.2 Prior to the commencement of construction, demolition, or grading
activities occurring between September 1 and January 31, the applicant
shall provide to the Community Development Department an executed
contract demonstrating that a qualified biologist has been retained to
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conduct pre-construction surveys for nesting birds within a 250-foot radius
of the billboard location to ensure no active nests will be disturbed during
project implementation. This survey shall be completed no more than
three (3) days prior to the initiation of replacement or relocation activities
during nesting season.
(2)4.3 Prior to the commencement of any ground-disturbing activities associated
with project activities, the applicant shall provide to the Community
Development Department an executed contract demonstrating that a
certified paleontologist has been retained to monitor project activities to
quickly and professionally recover any fossil remains discovered.
(2)4.4 Prior to the relocation or demolition of the existing billboard structure, a
visual inspection and possible sampling shall be completed to determine
the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, or other hazardous building
materials. The results of such inspection shall be reported to the
Community Development Department and addressed as described in
Condition 3.6.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
*** 5.1 Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall enter into a License
Agreement with the City of Tustin regarding the encroachment of camera
and camera arm equipment into the Edinger Avenue public right-of-way.
The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with City Attorney
review and recordation of this agreement.
(1)5.2 Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and Reduction Plan
(WRRP).
Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant/contractor is required to
submit a WRRP to the Public Works Department. The WRRP must
indicate how the applicant will comply with the City’s requirement (City
Code Section 4351, et al) to recycle at least sixty-five (65) percent of the
project waste material or the amount required by the California Green
Building Standards Code.
The applicant will be required to submit a fifty-dollar ($50.00) application
fee and a cash security deposit. All projects shall submit a security
deposit in the amount of five (5) percent of the project’s valuation as
determined by the Building Official, rounded to the nearest thousand.
FEES
(1)6.1 Within forty-eight (48) hours of final approval of the project, the applicant
shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a CASHIER'S
CHECK payable to the County Clerk in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00)
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to enable the City to file the appropriate environmental documentation for
the project. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period that applicant has
not delivered to the Community Development Department the above-noted
check, the statute of limitations for any interested party to challenge the
environmental determination under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act could be significantly lengthened.
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Exhibit “B”
Billboards to be Removed
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ORDINANCE NO. 1539
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2023-
0001 BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUSTIN AND OUTFRONT
MEDIA, LLC. IN ASSOCIATION WITH CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2023-0008 FOR A FREEWAY ADJACENT DIGITAL
DISPLAY BILLBOARD AT THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1021 EDINGER AVENUE
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines as follows:
A.That a proper application has been submitted by David Ryan of Outfront
Media, LLC for the replacement of an existing static billboard with a new
ninety-foot-tall (90’) freeway adjacent digital display board with two (2) sign
faces measuring twenty feet (20’) by sixty feet (60’) each. The project also
includes the removal of three (3) off-site static billboards located at 1631 El
Camino Real, 1501 Nisson Road, and 14092 Red Hill Avenue.
B.That pursuant to Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9404(b)(7) and
Ordinance No. 1505, freeway adjacent digital display billboards require
approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Development Agreement
(DA) and public benefits.
C.That DA 2023-0001 serves to identify public benefits in association with
CUP 2023-0008 for a freeway adjacent digital display billboard at 1021
Edinger Avenue.
D.That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said
application on October 24, 2023, by the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 4480 recommending that
the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1539 and approve the proposed
CUP.
E.That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said
application on November 21, 2023, by the City Council.
F.That the City Council determined the subject project to be exempt from
the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162. Section 15162 states that, when a negative
declaration has been adopted for a project, no subsequent
environmental impact report (EIR) shall be prepared for that project
under certain conditions. In February 2020, the City adopted Ordinance
No. 1505 and related Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
(adopted MND) to allow the conversion of static freeway adjacent
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billboards to digital billboards subject to complying with development
standards and obtaining a CUP and DA. CEQA compliance for the
digitization and relocation of the proposed billboard was documented
throughout the adopted MND. The project will be required to comply with
applicable mitigation measures identified in the adopted MND.
Accordingly, the project qualifies for the Section 15162 exemption
because:
1. There are no substantial changes proposed which will require major
revisions of the previous negative declaration as there are no new
significant environmental effects nor a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects;
2. There are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances
under which the project is undertaken which require major revisions of
the previous negative declaration due to the involvement of new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects; and,
3. There is no new information of substantial importance which was not
known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable
diligence at the time the previous negative declaration was adopted.
G. That the DA can be supported by the following findings:
1. The project is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land
uses and programs specified in the General Plan and the Pacific
Center East Specific Plan in that the proposed freeway adjacent digital
display billboard use is a conditionally permitted use that supports City
programs and generates revenue.
2. The project is compatible with the uses authorized in the district in
which the real property is located in that the existing static billboard is
the only sign that qualifies for replacement with a digital display
billboard pursuant to TCC 9404(b)(7).
3. The project is in conformity with the public necessity, public
convenience, general welfare, and good land use practices in that the
agreement incorporates public benefits in the form of advertisements
for city events and financial contributions to the City. Moreover, three
(3) existing static billboards located elsewhere in the City will be
removed as a public benefit.
4. The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and general
welfare in that the proposed digital display billboard is replacing an
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existing static billboard and will comply with the mitigation measures
established with Ordinance No. 1505, which codified TCC 9404(b)(7).
5. That, as conditioned, the billboard structure and use will not be
detrimental to health, safety, and general welfare.
6. The project will not adversely affect the orderly development of
property in that the proposed sign is located closer to the southwestern
corner of the site to maximize the amount of square footage available
for future development.
7. The project will have a positive fiscal impact on the City in that the
provisions of the proposed DA and conditions of approval will ensure
that the project will have a positive fiscal impact on the City.
H. That the City Council makes the following findings pursuant to TCC
9404(b)(7):
1. That the proposed sign complies with the requirements of TCC
9404(b)(7) and Chapter 4 of Article 9 of the TCC;
2. That the proposed sign will not create a traffic or safety hazard;
3. That the proposed sign will not create a nuisance to adjacent property;
and,
4. That the proposed sign will not result in any undue or significant
increase in visual clutter in the area surrounding the parcel upon which
the freeway adjacent digital display billboard will be located.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves DA-2023-0001 attached hereto as
Exhibit A and subject to final approval of the City Attorney.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance. The City Council of the City of Tustin hereby declares that it
would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or
portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Tustin
on this 21st of November, 2023.
___________________________________
AUSTIN LUMBARD,
Mayor
_______________________ __
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
DAVID E. KENDIG,
City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the
City Council of the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1539
was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held
on the 21st day of November, 2023 and was given its second reading, passed, and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___ day of _ _,
2023, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER RECUSED:
ERICA N. YASUDA,
City Clerk
Exhibit A: Development Agreement 2023-0001
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1787489.1
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Attn: City Clerk
[Exempt From Recording Fee Per Gov. Code §6103]
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.
This Development Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this ___ day of
______________, 2023, (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF TUSTIN
(“City”) and OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Applicant ”). City
and Applicant are sometimes collectively referred to in this Agreement as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. Applicant currently operates a double-sided static billboard display (“Existing
Sign”) in the City near the northeast intersection of Edinger Avenue and State Route 55 on City-
owned property that Applicant leases from the City, which is described and depicted on the
attached Exhibit “A”.
B. Tustin City Code Section 9404(b)(7) permits the replacement of an existing
freeway oriented static display with a digital display billboard upon the approval of a conditional
use permit and development agreement and subject to certain restrictions and criteria.
C. Applicant, with City approval, desires to replace the Existing Sign with a freeway
adjacent digital display billboard, adjacent to and visible from the state route 55 Freeway (“Digital
Billboard”). This replacement would allow the Applicant to expand the scope of advertisements
and messages permitted on the sign, subject to the limits of this Agreement and the California
Outdoor Advertising Act (Bus. and Prof. Code Sections 5200 et seq.)
D. In approving a development agreement for any freeway adjacent digital display
billboard, the City Council must find that the agreement will confer a substantial public benefit
to the City and to the general public. Such public benefits may include, without limitation, the
removal of additional legal non-conforming billboards, advertising of City events and public
service announcements, and/or financial contributions to the City.
E. On October 24, 2023, the City Planning Commission recommended approval of
Conditional Use Permit (“CUP 2023-0008”) to the City Council to authorize the removal of the
Existing Sign and the construction of the Digital Billboard.
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F. On October 24, 2023 the City Planning Commission, at a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the approval of this Agreement, adopted Resolution No. 4480 recommending
approval of this Agreement to the City Council and finding the Digit al Billboard project
categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
pursuant to Section 15162 regarding projects consistent with prior adopted environmental analysis
and documentation.
G. On November 21, 2023, the City Council of the City, at a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the approval of this Agreement, considered the proposal and heard testimony
relating to this Agreement.
H. On __________, 2023, the City Council conducted the second reading of Ordinance
No. 1539, thereby approving this Agreement.
I. City finds and determines that all actions required of City precedent to approval of
this Agreement by Ordinance No. 1539 of the City Council have been duly and regularly taken.
COVENANTS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and of the mutual covenants
hereinafter contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2 Permitted Replacement of Existing Sign. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, Applicant is hereby authorized to replace the Existing Sign with the Digital
Billboard, which is a freeway adjacent digital display billboard.
1.3 Interest in Site and Development Approvals – Conditions Precedent. City and
Applicant acknowledge and agree that Applicant has a legal or equitable interest in the site of the
Existing Sign, as more particularly depicted and described on Exhibit “A” (hereafter “Site”) and
thus is qualified to enter into and be a party to this Agreement under the Development Agreement
Law. Applicant shall maintain its interest in the Site for the entire term of this Agreement.
1.4 Binding Effect of Agreement. From and following the Effective Date, actions by
the City and Applicant with respect to the Digital Billboard project, including actions by the City
on any applications for local government approvals (i.e., land use permits, building permits, etc..)
affecting such Site, shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
1.5 No Assignment. Applicant may only assign or otherwise transfer this Agreement,
or its interest in the Site, to any other person, firm, or entity, upon presentation to the City of an
assignment and assumption agreement in a form reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney and
receipt of the City’s written approval of such assignment or transfer by the City Manager, which
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approval may be withheld for any reason at the sole discretion of the City.
1.6 Term of Agreement. Unless earlier terminated, this Agreement shall run
concurrently with that certain Digital Displa y Billboard Lease made and entered into on [date] by
and between the Parties (the “Digital Lease”), which is incorporated herein by reference.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, City and Applicant may agree to extend the term of this Agreement
pursuant to an agreement in writing upon terms acceptable to both Parties. Within 30 calendar days
after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, the Parties shall execute a written
cancellation of this Agreement which shall be recorded with the County Recorder pursuant to
Section 6.1.
1.7 Public Benefits. Applicant shall also provide the following community benefits
during the entire t erm of this Agreement, for as long as the Digital Billboard is operated:
1.7.1 Removal of Static Display Billboards. Within ninety (90) calendar days
following the Effective Date, and at no cost to the City, Applicant shall permanently
remove the three (3) existing static display billboards depicted on attached Exhibit “B,”
located approximately at 1631 El Camino Real, 1501 Nisson Road, and 14092 Red Hill
Avenue.
1.7.2 Reimbursement of Environmental Review Costs Incurred by the City to
Comply with CEQA. Within thirty (30) calendar days following the Effective Date,
Applicant shall pay to City $38,800.00 (Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars) as
reimbursement for costs incurred by City to complete analysis under CEQA in connection
with the adoption of Ordinance No. 1505 relating to Freeway Adjacent Digital Display
Billboards on February 4, 2020.
1.7.3 City’s Messaging and City Identification. At no cost to the City, Applicant
shall provide the City exclusive use of up to ten percent (10%) of the total advertising time
for the Digital Billboard during any month of the Term (“City Usage”). City may use such
time t o promote any purpose that City, in its sole discretion determines best serves the
needs of the City and residents, including but not limited to advertising City events and
programs, including City-sponsored civic events and programs. City Usage will be
allocated by Applicant , in Applicant’s reasonable discretion, on a fair and consistent basis
with other advertisers during the operating hours the Digital Billboard is available. The
City shall provide at least ten (10) business days advance notice of its intent to book City
Usage; once booked, the time allocated to City Usage shall be distributed proportionally
throughout a 24-hour period. To the extent that the City does not use the 10% availability
so pledged and made available during any rolling 15-day period, it shall lapse; it cannot be
accumulated beyond such rolling 15-day period. City will submit “camera ready” artwork
to Applicant , at no cost to Applicant, for display purposes. City agrees that for any City
Usage pursuant to this Section 1.7.3: (i) as noted above, City will provide Applicant with
prior written notice of its desire for City Usage, (ii) City will provide Applicant with the
copy or text of such messages not less than ten (10) business days prior to the date such
messages are to appear on the Digital Billboard, and (iii) City Usage shall be limited to
messages for the civic and public purposes described in this Section 1.7.3 and will not be
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used directly or indirectly for any types of messaging or advertising which Applicant would
otherwise be able to sell to third parties in the ordinary course of Applicant ’s business. City
represents and warrants that all advertising materials and content supplied by City to
Applicant for display in connection with City Usage, (i) are owned or duly licensed by City
and do not infringe or misappropriate the rights of any other person or entity, (ii) comply
with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and any industry
codes or rules by which the Parties may be bound and do not contain any obscene, libelous,
slanderous or otherwise defamatory materials or refer in an offensive manner to the gender,
race or ethnicity of any individual or group; (iii) are not false; and (iv) do not infringe upon
any copyright, trademark or other intellectual property or privacy right of any third party.
Applicant shall also incorporate an identification of the City, such as its seal or
other emblem acceptable to both parties, on the two display sides of the Digital Billboard
(“City Identification”). The design and location of City Identification on the Digital
Billboard shall be approved by the City in the City’s Design Review process.
1.7.4 Emergency Notifications. Without any offset in the City Usage described
above and at no cost to the City, Applicant shall make the Digital Billboard available to
Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol for “Amber Alerts” and for emergency or
disaster notifications by local, state or federal agencies.
1.8 Regulation by Other Public Agencies. It is acknowledged by the Parties that other
public agencies not subject to control by City possess authority to regulate aspects of the Site and
the Digital Billboard, and this Agreement does not limit the authority of such other public agencies.
2. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
2.1 Effect of Agreement on Land Use Regulations. For the entire effective term of
this Agreement, except as otherwise provided under the terms of this Agreement, the rules,
regulations and official policies governing permitted uses of the Site, the density and intensity of
use of the Site, the maximum height and size of the propo sed Digital Billboard structure, and the
design, and improvement and construction standards and specifications applicable to the Site shall
be limited to those set forth in applicable land use regulations, including without limitation
ordinances, resolutio ns, codes, rules, regulations and official policies of the City, including, but
not limited to, the City’s General Plan, Municipal Code and Zoning Code, which govern
development and use of the Digital Billboard Site, the California Outdoor Advertising Act
(Business & Professions Code § 5200 et seq.) and Regulations (4 Cal. Code of Regulations § 2240
et seq.), and any approvals from the California Department of Transportation Outdoor Advertising
Division which are in fu ll force and effect as of the Effective Date of this Agreement.
2.2 Changes to Display. Nothing herein shall cause Applicant to be in Default if it
upgrades or replaces the digital display of the Digital Billboard during the term of this Agreement
to incorporate newer technology; provided Applicant shall secure all applicable ministerial permits
to do so and such upgrade is consistent with the dimensions and standards for the displays, as
provided under this Agreement, the Tustin City Code, the California Outdoor Advertising Act
(Business & Professions Code § 5200 et seq.) and Regulations (4 Cal. Code of Regulations § 2240
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et seq.)
3. REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE
3.1 Annual Compliance Review. By no later than January 31st of each year, the City
Economic Development Director, or their designee, shall conduct a review to ascertain the good
faith compliance by Applicant with the terms of this Agreement (“Compliance Review”). The
Compliance Review will not require a public hearing unless amendments to this Agreement are
being requested by Applicant or recommended by City. However, no failure on the part of City to
conduct or complete a Compliance Review as provided herein shall have any impact on the validity
of this Agreement. Applicant shall cooperate with the City in the conduct of such Compliance
Review and provide the following information and documentation to the City by December 31st
of each year: (1) copy of a current and valid CalTrans permit; (2) description of any complaints
from CalTrans or the City regarding the Digital Billboard ; (3) description of any complaints from
the public regarding the display unrelated to any content of the messages displayed; and (4) a list
of all City Messages displayed during the preceding year of the Term per Section 1.7.3 and a
description of the time and duration of such displays.
4. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
4.1 Termination of Agreement.
4.1.1 Termination of Agreement for Material Default of Applicant. City may
terminate this Agreement for any failure of Applicant to perform any material duty or
obligation of Applicant hereunder or to comply in good faith with the material terms of this
Agreement (hereinafter, such failure by either party being referred to as “Default ” or
“Breach”); provided, however, City may terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section
only after (a) providing a thirty (30) calendar day notice to cure to Applicant , and (b)
Applicant ’s failure to cure the Default or Breach during the 30-day cure period ; provided
if any such Default or Breach would reasonably require more than thirty (30) days to cure,
such termination right shall not accrue unless Applicant fails to commence curing with the
thirty (30) day notice period or fails thereafter to promptly, effectively, and continuously
proceed with the cure of such failure. In the event of termination of this Agreement by
City under this Section, Applicant acknowledges and agrees that City may retain all
reimbursement costs paid by the Applicant to the City pursuant to Section 1.7.2. and
application fees paid by the Applicant to the City prior to the date of termination.
4.1.2 Termination of Agreement for Material Default of City. Applicant , in its
discretion, may terminate this Agreement for any Default or Breach by City; provided,
however, Applicant may terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section only after (a)
providing a thirty (30) day notice to cure to City, and (2) City’s failure to cure the Default
or Breach during the 30-day cure period; provided if any such Default or Breach would
reasonably require more than thirty (30) days to cure, such termination right shall not
accrue unless City fails to commence curing with the thirty (30) day notice period or fails
thereafter to promptly, effectively, and continuously proceed with the cure of such failure.
In the event of a termination by Applicant under this Section, Applicant acknowledges and
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agrees that City may retain all reimbursement costs paid by the Applicant to the City
pursuant to Section 1.7.2. and application fees paid by the Applicant to the City prior to
the date of termination.
4.1.3 Termination of Agreement following Revocation of CUP. This Agreement
shall immediately terminate upon revocation of Conditional Use Permit No. ______
(approved immediately prior to or concurrently with this Agreement) authorizing the
replacement of the Existing Sign with the Digital Billboard. In the event o f termination
under this Section, Applicant acknowledges and agrees that City may retain all
reimbursement costs paid by the Applicant to the City pursuant to Section 1.7.2. and
application fees paid by the Applicant to the City prior to the date of termination.
4.1.4 Termination of Agreement following Expiration or Earlier Termination
of Digital Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing. This Agreement shall immediately
terminate upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Digital Lease.
5. INDEMNIFICATION
Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed
officials, boards, commissions, agents, contractors, and employees from and against any and all
actions, suits, claims, liabilities, losses, damages, penalties, obligations and expenses (including
but not limited to attorney’s fees and costs) which may arise, directly or indirectly, from the acts,
omissions, or operations of Applicant or Applicant’s agents, contractors, subcontractors, agents or
employe es in connection with the performance of this Agreement, the use and occupation of the
Site, and the use and operation of the Digital Billboard, but excluding any loss resulting from the
sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, or its elected and appointed officials, boards,
commissions, officers, agents, contractors and employees. Not withstanding the foregoing, City
shall have the right to select and retain counsel to defend any action or actions and Applicant shall
pay the reasonable cost thereof. The indemnity provisions set forth in this Agreement shall survive
termination of this Agreement.
6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 Recordation of Agreement. This Agreement shall be recorded with the County
Recorder by the City Clerk within 10 calendar days of execution, as required by Government Code
Section 65868.5. Amendments approved by the Parties, and any cancellation, shall be similarly
recorded.
6.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth and contains the entire
understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter set forth herein, and
there are no oral or written representations, understandings or ancillary covenants, undertakings or
agreements which are not contained or expressly referred to herein. No testimony or evidence of
any such representations, understandings or covenants shall be admissible in any proceeding of
any kind or nature to interpret or determine the terms or conditions of this Agreement.
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6.3 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement shall
be determined invalid, void or unenforceable, then that term, provision, covenant or condition of
this Agreement shall be stricken and the remaining portion of this Agreement shall remain valid
and enforceable if that stricken term, provision, covenant or condition is not material to the main
purpose of this agreement, which is to allow the Digital Billboard to be permitted and operated
and to provide public benefits to the City; otherwise, this Agreement shall t erminate in its entirety,
unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing, which agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld.
6.4 Interpretation and Governing Law. This Agreement and any dispute arising
hereunder shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair language and common meaning,
to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties hereto. The rule of construction, to the effect
that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party or in favor of the non-drafting party,
shall not be employed in interpreting this Agreement, all Parties having been represented by
counsel in the negotiation and preparation hereof.
6.5 Section Headings. All section headings and subheadings are inserted for
convenience only and shall not affect any construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
6.6 Singular and Plural. As used herein, the singular of any word includes the plural.
6.7 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of the provisions of
this Agreement as to which time is an element.
6.8 Waiver. Failure of a party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement by the other party, or the failure by a party to exercise its rights upon
the Default of the other party, shall not constitute a waiver of such party’s rig ht to insist and
demand strict compliance by the other party with the terms of this Agreement thereafter.
6.9 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made and entered into for the
sole protection and benefit for the Parties and their successors and assigns. No other person shall
have any right of action based upon any provision of this Agreement.
6.10 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be deemed to be in Default where failure or
delay in performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement is caused by earthquakes,
other acts of God, fires, rains, winds, wars, terrorism, riots or similar hostilities, strikes and other
labor difficulties beyond the party’s control (including the party’s employment force), government
actions and regulations (other than those of the City), court actions (such as restraining orders or
injunctions), or other causes beyond the party’s reasonable control. If any such events shall occur
except as otherwise provided herein, the term of this Agreement and the time for performance shall
be extended for the duration of each such event, provided that the term of this Agreement shall not
be extended under any circumstances for more than five (5) years and further provided that if such
delay is longer than six (6) months, Applicant may terminate this Agreement upon written notice
to City and City shall return to Applicant any portion of the cont ribution paid for any period after
the effective date of such termination.
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6.11 Mutual Covenants. The covenants contained herein are mutual covenants and also
constitute conditions to the concurrent or subsequent performance by the party benefited thereby
of the covenants to be performed hereunder by such benefited party.
6.12 Litigation. Any action at law or in equity arising under this Agreement or brought
by any party hereto for the purpose of enforcing, construing or determining the validity o f any of
this Agreement shall be filed and tried in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of
California, or such other appropriate court in said county. Service of process on City shall be made
in accordance with California law. Service of process on Applicant shall be made in any manner
permitted by California law and shall be effective whether served inside or outside California. In
the event of any action between City and Applicant seeking enforcement of any of the terms and
conditions to this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be awarded, in addition to
such relief to which such party is entitled under this Agreement, its reasonable litigation costs and
expenses, including without limitation its expert witness fees and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
6.13 Covenant Not to Sue. The Parties to this Agr eement, and each of them, agree that
this Agreement and each term hereof is legal, valid, binding, and enforceable. The Parties to this
Agreement, and each of them, hereby covenant and agree that each of them will not commence,
maintain, or prosecute any claim, demand, cause of action, suit, or other proceeding against any
ot her party to this Agreement, in law or in equity, which is based on an allegation, or assert in any
such action, that this Agreement or any term hereof is void, invalid, or unenforceable.
6.14 Project as a Private Undertaking. It is specifically understood and agreed by and
between the Parties hereto that the Digital Billboard project is a private development, that neither
party is acting as the agent of the other in any respect hereunder, and that each party is an
independent contracting entity with respect to the terms, covenants and conditions contained in
this Agreement. No partnership, joint venture or other association of any kind is formed by this
Agreement. The only relationship between City and Applicant is that of a government entity
regulating the development of private property, on the one hand, and the holder of a legal or
equitable interest in such property on the other hand. City agrees that by its approval of, and
entering into, this Agreement, that it is not taking any action which would transform this private
development into a “public work” project, and that nothing herein shall be interpreted t o convey
upon Applicant any benefit which would transform Applicant’s private project into a public work
project, it being understood that this Agreement is entered into by City and Applicant upon the
exchange of consideration described in this Agreement, including the Recitals to this Agreement
which are incorporated into this Agreement and made a part hereof, and that City is receiving by
and through this Agreement the full measure of benefit in exchange for the burdens placed on
Applicant by this Agreement.
6.15 Further Actions and Instruments. Each of the Parties shall cooperate with and
provide reasonable assistance to the other to the extent contemplated hereunder in the performance
of all obligations under this Agreement and the satisfaction of the conditions of this Agreement.
Upon the request of either party at any time, the other party shall promptly execute, with
acknowledgment or affidavit if reasonably required, and file or record such required instruments
and writings and take any actions as may be reasonably necessary under the terms of this
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Agreement to carry out the intent and to fulfill the provisions of this Agreement or to evidence or
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
6.16 Eminent Domain. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to limit or
restrict the exercise by City of its power of eminent domain or Applicant ’s right to seek and collect
just compensation or any other remedy available to it.
6.17 Amendments in Writing/Cooperation. This Agreement may be amended only by
written consent of both Parties specifically approving the amendment and in accordance with the
Government Code provisions for the amendment of Development Agreements. The Parties shall
cooperate in good faith with respect to any amendment proposed in order to clarify the intent and
application of this Agreement, and shall treat any such proposal on its own merits, and not as a
basis for the introduction of unrelated matters. Minor, non-material modifications may be
approved by the City Manager.
6.18 Corporate Authority . The person(s) executing this Agreement on behalf of each
of the P arties hereto represent and warrant that (i) such party, if not an individual, is duly organized
and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of said
party, (iii) by so executing this Agreement such party is formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement, and (iv) the entering into this Agreement does not violate any provision of any other
agreement to which such party is bound.
6.19 Notices. All notices under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered by
United States Postal Service mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid return receipt requested
or overnight courier ; a nd addressed to the respective Parties as set forth below or as to such other
address as the P arties may from time to time designate in writing by providing notice to the other
party:
To City: City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Attn: City Manager
With Copy to:
Woodruff & Smart
555 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Attn: David Kendig , Esq.
To Applicant : Outfront Media LLC
Attention: Collin Smith
1731 Workman Street
Los Angeles, CA 90031
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6.20 Nonliability of City Officials. No officer, official, member, employee, agent, or
representatives of City shall be liable for any amounts due hereunder, and no judgment or
execution thereon entered in any action hereon shall be personally enforced against any such
officer, official, member, employee, agent, or representative.
6.21 No Brokers. City and Applicant represent and warrant to the other that neither has
employed any broker and/or finder to represent its interest in this transaction. Each party agrees to
indemnify and hold the other free and harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, cost,
or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) in any manner connected with a
claim asserted by any individual or entity for any commission or finder ’s fee in connection with
this Agreement or arising out of agreements by the indemnifying party to pay any commission or
finder’s fee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first set forth above.
City: CITY OF TUSTIN
By: ___________________________
Nicole Bernard, Acting City Manager
ATTEST:
By: _________________________
Erica N. Yasuda, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _________________________
David E. Kendig, City Attorney
Applicant :
OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
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