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City of Los Angeles The Village at Westfield Topanga State Clearinghouse No. 2007101117 February 2011

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IV. Environmental Impact Analysis G.2 Public Services - Police Protection

1. Introduction

This section describes existing police protection services for the project site and surrounding area and provides an analysis of potential impacts related to these services that would occur as a result of implementation of the project. The analysis focuses on the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) facilities that currently serve the project site and the ability of the LAPD to provide police protection services to the project. This section is based on information provided by the LAPD’s Community Relations Section, Crime Prevention Unit.

2. Environmental Setting

a. Existing Conditions

The LAPD includes 19 community police areas and four traffic divisions operated by four geographically located bureaus: the Central, South, West, and Valley Bureaus. The LAPD also has a variety of support systems including the Direct Support Division, Special Operations, Municipal Division, SWAT, K-9, and the Mounted Unit. The project site is located in the Valley Bureau of the LAPD, which covers approximately 221.8 square miles encompassing the areas, as defined by LAPD, of Devonshire, Foothill, Mission, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, West Valley, and Topanga.33 The Valley Bureau currently oversees operations at seven community police stations including the Devonshire, Foothill, Mission, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, West Valley Community Police Station, and the Topanga Community Police Station. The Valley Bureau also oversees operations at the Valley Traffic Division, which is responsible for investigating traffic collisions and traffic-related crimes for all operations in the Valley Bureau.

The project site is currently served by the Topanga Community Police Station, which opened in January 2009 (after publication of the project’s Notice of Preparation in October 2007). Figure IV.G-2 on page 649 illustrates the location of the Topanga Community Police Station and its service boundaries. As shown therein, the Topanga Community Police Station is located at 21501 Schoenborn Street, approximately 2.47 miles northeast

33 LAPD, http://www.lapdonline.org/valley_bureau/content_basic_view/1921 (accessed April 1, 2010).

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LAPD Topanga Community Police Station

Area Boundary MapSource: LAPD/PRD/GIS Mapping, 05/20/08.

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of the project site. Based on information provided by LAPD, this police station is approximately 40,000 square feet and serves an area bound by Plummer Street (abutting Ventura County), Nordhoff Street and Roscoe Boulevard to the north, the Los Angeles City boundary to the west and to the south (abutting Los Angeles County Sheriff’s jurisdiction), and Corbin Avenue to the east. The Topanga Community Police Station currently employs 261 staff members, consisting of 229 sworn officers and 32 civilian support staff.34 The area served by the Topanga Community Police Station is further divided into several reporting districts. The project site is located within Reporting District (RD) 2156, which is bound by Vanowen Street to the north, Topanga Canyon Boulevard to the west, Oxnard Street to the south, and Canoga Avenue to the east. The Topanga Community Police Station was added to the area in order to allow police officers and resources to better serve the surrounding community. As standard protocol, in the event an emergency arises that requires increased staffing, additional officers would be called in from other LAPD community police stations.

Prior to January 2009 when the new Topanga Community Police Station became operational (and at the Notice of Preparation for the project in October 2007), the project site was served by the West Valley Community Police Station, located at 19020 Vanowen Street, approximately 3.2 miles northeast of the project site. In 2007, the West Valley Community Police Station served an area (inclusive of the project site) comprised of approximately 52.71 square miles and approximately 750 street miles, and bound by Roscoe Boulevard to the north, Canoga Avenue to the east, Oxnard Street to the south, and Topanga Canyon Boulevard to the west.

Since there is no historic data available for the recently opened Topanga Community Police Station, recent historic data from the West Valley Police Station that previously served the project site is provided herein in order to provide context regarding existing police protection services and crimes in the project area. Based on 2007 data, the West Valley Community Police Station supported approximately 318 sworn officers and 21 civilian support staff deployed within the West Valley Area.35

Table IV.G-5 on page 651 provides statistics for the West Valley Community Police Station and Citywide service areas in terms of population, officers, crime, and response time for 2007. Based on the West Valley service population of 352,098 residents and approximately 318 sworn officers within the service area, the officer to resident ratio was approximately one officer per 1,107 residents. Citywide, the ratio was approximately one

34 Provided via verbal communication with the LAPD, July 1, 2009. 35 Officer Nina Preciado, LAPD, Community Relations Section, Crime Prevention Unit, letter correspondence

dated June 20, 2008.




officer per 447 residents. With regard to crime, the West Valley Community Police Station reported 9,642 crimes in 2007. Based on population, the number of crimes per resident in the area previously served by the West Valley Community Police Station was 0.027. Citywide, the number of crimes per resident was 0.030. In addition, based on the number of officers deployed within the West Valley Area, the number of crimes per officer was 30.3 in 2007. Citywide, the number of crimes per officer was 13.2. The average response time of the West Valley Community Police Station to emergency calls was approximately 8.5 minutes, while the Citywide average was approximately 6.9 minutes.

The reporting district within the West Valley Community Police Station that previously served the project site was RD 1057. Table IV.G-6 on page 652 provides a breakdown of the 2007 crime statistics for RD 1057, the West Valley Community Police Station, and Citywide. As indicated in Table IV.G-6, the type of crime with the highest occurrence in RD 1057 (76.12 percent) in 2007 was theft. The type of crime with the highest occurrence in the service area for the West Valley Community Police Station Area (38.6 percent) and Citywide (31.19 percent) was burglary. The total number of crimes reported within RD 1057 (582) and the West Valley Area (9,642) were approximately 0.45 percent and 7.4 percent, respectively, of the total crimes reported Citywide (130,585).

As discussed above, the project site was previously served by the West Valley Community Police Station, but has been served by the new Topanga Community Police Station since 2009. The analysis below is conservative as the addition of the Topanga Community Police Station to the area has had a positive effect by increasing the number of officers and police resources and improving response times when compared to previous

Table IV.G-5 2007 Police Service Data Comparison for the West Valley Community Police Station and Citywide a

Service Area Square Miles Population

Sworn Officers

Officer/ Resident Ratio Crimes

Average Response Time

West Valley Community Police Station (previously served project site)

52.71 352,098 318 1/1,107 9,642 8.5 minutes

Citywide 472.67 4,346,867 9,916 b 1/447 130,585 6.9 minutes

a All statistical information is based on 2007 LAPD Selected Crimes and Attempts by Reporting District from the Police Arrest and Crime Management Information System 2 Reports except where indicated.

b LAPD, http://www.lapdonline.org/assets/pdf/cityprof.pdf (accessed April 1, 2010). Source: Officer Nina Preciado, LAPD, Community Relations Section, Crime Prevention Unit, letter correspondence

dated June 20, 2008.




conditions. Thus, current police protection in the area has been improved with the addition of the Topanga Community Police Station.

b. Regulatory Framework

(1) Los Angeles General Plan Framework

The City of Los Angeles General Plan Framework, adopted in December 1996 and again in August 2001, sets forth general guidance regarding land use issues for the entire City of Los Angeles and defines Citywide policies regarding land use, including infrastructure and public services. Goal 9I of the Infrastructure and Public Services Chapter of the Citywide General Plan Framework is that every neighborhood have the necessary police services, facilities, equipment, and manpower required to provide for the public safety needs of that neighborhood.36 Objective 9.13 and Policy 9.13.1 require the

36 City of Los Angeles General Plan Framework, page 9-5.

Table IV.G-6 Crimes Statistics by Reporting Area a

Type of Crime

RD 1057 West Valley Area Citywide

Number Percent e (%) Number Percent e (%) Number Percent e (%)

Burglary b 63 10.82 3,722 38.6 40,728 31.19

Robbery c 19 3.26 567 5.88 13,479 10.32

Murder 0 0 6 0.06 394 0.3

Rape 1 0.17 54 0.56 997 0.76

Aggravated Assault 15 2.58 633 6.57 12,960 9.92

Theft d 443 76.12 3,359 34.84 37,066 28.38

Vehicle Theft 40 6.87 1,263 13.10 24,391 18.68

Bunco 1 0.17 38 0.39 349 0.27

Bike 0 0 0 0 221 0.17

Total 582 100% 9,642 100% 130,585 100%

a All statistical information is based on 2007 LAPD Selected Crimes and Attempts by Reporting District from the

Police Arrest and Crime Management Information System 2 Reports. b Includes burglaries from residences, businesses, vehicles, and other. c Includes street and other robberies. d Includes theft from people, vehicles, and others as well as grand theft. e Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

Source: Officer Nina Preciado, LAPD, Community Relations Section, Crime Prevention Unit, letter correspondence dated June 20, 2008.



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monitoring and reporting of police statistics and population projections for the purpose of evaluating existing and future needs. Objective 9.14 requires that adequate police services, facilities, equipment, and personnel are available to meet existing and future public needs. Additionally, Objective 9.15 requires police services to provide adequate public safety in emergency situations by maintaining mutual assistance relationships with local law enforcement agencies, State law enforcement agencies, and the National Guard.

Presently, the LAPD Computer Statistics Unit (COMPSTAT) implements the General Plan Framework goal of assembling statistical population and crime data to determine necessary crime prevention actions. This system implements a multilayer approach to police protection services through statistical and geographical information system (GIS) analysis of growing trends in crime through its specialized crime control model. As such, COMPSTAT has effectively and significantly reduced the occurrence of crime in Los Angeles communities through accurate and timely intelligence regarding emerging crime trends or patterns.37

(2) City of Los Angeles Charter, Administrative, and Municipal Codes

The law enforcement regulations and the powers and duties of the LAPD are outlined in the City of Los Angeles Charter Article V, Section 570; the City of Los Angeles Administrative Code Chapter 11, Section 22.240; and the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Chapter 5 (Public Safety and Protection), Article 2 (Police and Special Officers). Pursuant to the City Charter, the Board of Police Commissioners is the head of the Police Department. The Board sets overall policy while the Chief of Police manages the daily operations of the Department and implements the Board’s policies or policy direction and goals.

City of Los Angeles Charter Article V, Section 570 gives power and duty to the LAPD to enforce the penal provisions of the Charter, City ordinances and State and Federal law. The Charter also gives responsibility to the LAPD to act as peace officers and to protect lives and property in case of disaster or public calamity. Section 22.240 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code requires the LAPD to adhere to the State of California standards described in Section 13522 of the California Penal Code, which charges the LAPD with the responsibility of enforcing all LAMC Chapter 5 regulations related to fire arms, illegal hazardous waste disposal, and nuisances, such as excessive noise, and providing support to the Department of Building and Safety Code Enforcement inspectors and the Fire Department in the enforcement of the City’s Fire, Building, and Health Codes. The LAPD is given the power and the duty to protect residents and property, and to review

37 LAPD. “COMPSTAT.” http://www.lapdonline.org/search_results/content_basic_view/6363 (accessed April 1, 2010).




and enforce specific security related mitigation measures in regards to new development. Furthermore, as stated under the Los Angeles Administrative Code, the LAPD is also given the duty and power to protect the lives and properties of the community in the case of a disaster or public calamity.

3. Project Impacts

a. Methodology

The determination of significance relative to impacts on police services is based on an evaluation of the LAPD’s ability to provide adequate police services to serve the project’s population. As the project would be served by the LAPD’s Topanga Community Police Station, the analysis addresses impacts on this LAPD station. According to the City of Los Angeles CEQA Thresholds Guide, police service demand relates to the size and characteristics of the community, population, geographic area served, and the number and types of service calls. Changes in these factors caused by the implementation of a project can impact demand for police services, thus influencing the LAPD’s ability to provide adequate police services. As such, this analysis reviews existing LAPD police services and assesses potential changes to demand for LAPD police services that would be caused by implementation of the project. The analysis also identifies the project’s planned security features and evaluates the ability of these features to reduce demands on police services.

b. Significance Thresholds

Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines provides a sample question that addresses impacts with regard to police protection service. This question is as follows:

Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which would cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:

Police Protection?

In the context of this question, the City of Los Angeles CEQA Thresholds Guide states that the determination of significance for impacts to police services shall be made on a case-by-case basis, considering the following factors:

The population increase resulting from the project, based on the net increase of residential units or square footage of non-residential floor area.




The demand for police services anticipated at the time of project buildout compared to the expected level of service available. Consider, as applicable, scheduled improvements to LAPD services (facilities, equipment, and officers) and the project’s proportional contribution to the demand.

Whether the project includes security and/or design features that would reduce the demand for police services.

Based on the above factors, the project would have a significant impact on police services if:

The project would generate demand for additional police protection services that substantially exceeds the capability of the LAPD to serve the project site.

The project would cause a substantial increase in emergency response times as a result of increased traffic congestion attributable to the project.

In addition, according to the City of Los Angeles CEQA Thresholds Guide. the determination of significance for impacts associated with emergency preparedness shall be made on a case-by-case basis, considering the following factor:

The degree to which the project may require a new, or interfere with an existing, emergency response or evacuation plan, and the severity of the consequences.

c. Project Design Features

Project Design Feature G.2-1– On-site Security: In order to maintain high levels of safety for employees, patrons, and visitors during project operation, on-site security consisting of personnel and equipment would be provided. On-site security presence would be implemented based on the anticipated day-to-day levels of activity and would be increased during peak shopping days. During each shift, security personnel would be assigned to foot patrol, bike patrol and golf cart/vehicle patrol, in order to cover the common areas of the site. Duties of the security personnel would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Assisting with patron access and monitoring entrances and exits.

Managing and monitoring fire/life/safety systems.

Patrolling the perimeter of the property.




Controlling and monitoring activities in the parking facilities.

Controlling and monitoring activities in public spaces.

Project Design Feature G.2-2 – Security Programs and Equipment: An enhanced security program would be implemented in addition to the computer-assisted security programs currently maintained at Westfield Topanga and Westfield Promenade to the north and south of the site, respectively. Additional security system features to be installed on-site as part of this enhanced security program include industry standard security lighting at recommended locations including parking structures, pathway options, and curbside queuing areas. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) would be installed at locations in compliance with Westfield standards. These locations would include all exit points, play areas, family rest areas, food courts, loading docks, and parking areas/structures. CCTV access would be available to the local police station via secure internet with future consideration of wireless secure transmission. Additionally, license plate recognition (LPR) cameras would be located strategically throughout the property.

Project Design Feature G.2-3 – Crime Prevention Design: The project Applicant shall consult with the LAPD regarding crime prevention features appropriate to the design of the project. Such features would include, but not be limited, to:

Landscaping to be planted in a manner that does not provide obvious cover for persons tampering with doors or windows of commercial facilities, or for persons lying in wait for pedestrians or parking garage users.

Lighting of parking structures, elevators, and lobbies to reduce areas of concealment.

Lighting of building entries, pedestrian walkways, and public open spaces to provide pedestrian orientation and to clearly identify a secure route between parking areas and points of entry into buildings.

Design of public spaces to be easily patrolled and accessed by safety personnel.

Parking facilities easily patrolled and accessed by safety personnel.




Implementing public safety measures in parking facilities.

Graffiti deterrent measures, where possible.

Project Design Feature G.2-4 – Security Program Regarding Anchor Retailer Member-Only Auto Sales: The anchor retailer and the remainder of the project site would be staffed with project security during regular business hours. After hours, in addition to project security, the anchor retailer and outdoor vehicles would be protected by cameras located at each corner of the anchor retailer, which would provide views of all parts of the building, the front entrance, loading dock and member-only gas station. These cameras would connect to television monitors that could be monitored by both anchor retailer personnel and, if requested by LAPD, the local LAPD station.

d. Analysis of Project Impacts

(1) Construction

Construction-related traffic on adjacent streets could potentially affect emergency access to the project site. Construction activities may involve temporary lane closures for utility construction (generally only one lane so through access on all roadways serving the project site would be maintained). Other implications of construction-related traffic include increased travel time due to flagging or stopping of traffic to accommodate trucks entering and exiting the project site during construction (i.e., for the movement of construction equipment, and hauling of demolition and graded materials). As such, construction activities could increase response time for emergency vehicles to nearby uses along Victory Boulevard, Owensmouth Avenue, Erwin Street, and Topanga Canyon Boulevard due to travel time delays caused by construction traffic. However, as discussed in Section IV.H, Traffic, Access, and Parking, of this Draft EIR, during construction of the project, a Construction Staging and Traffic Management Plan would be implemented as required in Mitigation Measure H-1. As part of this plan, traffic management personnel (flag persons) would be trained to assist in emergency response by restricting or controlling the movement of traffic that could interfere with emergency vehicle access. As discussed in Section IV.G.1, Fire Protection, of this Draft EIR, Mitigation Measure G.1-1 would be implemented to provide adequate emergency access along adjacent roadways consistent with Los Angeles Fire Department requirements. Further, appropriate detour signage would be employed as necessary to ensure emergency access is maintained to the project site and that traffic flow is maintained on street right-of-ways. Thus, construction-related emergency access impacts would be less than significant.

During construction, equipment and building materials could be temporarily stored on-site, which could result in theft. This could potentially necessitate police involvement




unless adequate safety and security measures are implemented to secure the site. Mitigation Measure G.2-1 below has been included to reduce this potentially significant impact during construction to a less than significant level. With implementation of this mitigation measure, construction-related impacts on police protection services would be less than significant.

(2) Operation

The project site is currently served by the Topanga Community Police Station, which opened in January 2009. As shown in Table IV.G-7 on page 659, a police service population of approximately 3,201 persons would be generated by the project. This new police service population would contribute to an increase in the demand for police protection services as provided by the Topanga Community Police Station and could potentially increase the number of crimes in the area.

As described above in Project Design Features G.2-1 through G.2-3, the project would provide security features on site including, but not limited to: 24-hour on-site security presence on foot patrol, bike patrol and golf cart/vehicle patrol; an enhanced security program; closed-circuit television surveillance at certain locations; license plate recognition cameras; and proper lighting of parking structures, elevators, lobbies, building entries, pedestrian walkways, and public open spaces. In addition, the project site is now served by the new Topanga Community Police Station, which is closer to the project site (2.47 miles) than the West Valley Community Police Station (3.2 miles) and has increased the number of police officers in the area than under previous conditions. Although the project would generate additional calls for police protection services, the project would not result in a demand for additional services that would exceed the capability of the LAPD to serve the project site.

Additionally, the project would involve alcohol sales and consumption on the project site (which would be incidental to the retail and restaurant operations) that could potentially increase the occurrence of public disturbances and people driving under the influence in the area. Consequently, the project could increase the need for traffic officers, driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement, patrol officers and investigators to respond to such incidents. However, with incorporation of the project’s design features for security including on-site security personnel, the demand for LAPD services would be minimized. Furthermore, the former restaurant uses on the project site have historically included on-site alcohol sales and consumption. Therefore, restaurants selling alcohol under the project will not constitute a change in use.




Table IV.G-7 Police Service Population Associated with the Project

Quantity Factor Service Population

Phase 1

Anchor Retail 165,759 sf 3 persons/1,000 sf 497Shopping Center Retail 166,660 sf 3 persons/1,000 sf 500Restaurant 32,075 sf 3 persons/1,000 sf 96

Subtotal Phase 1 364,494 sf 1,093

Phase 2

Shopping Center Retail 112,325 sf 3 persons/1,000 sf 337Restaurant 21,560 sf 3 persons/1,000 sf 65Grocery Store 36,765 sf 3 persons/1,000 sf 110

Hotel 193,600 sf

(275 rooms) 1.5 persons/room/day 413Office 285,000 sf 4 persons/1,000 sf 1,140Community/Cultural 14,250 sf 3 persons/1,000 sf 43

Subtotal Phase 2 663,500 sf 2,108

Total 1,027,994 sf 3,201

Note: Factors from the City of Los Angeles CEQA Thresholds Guide.

Source: Matrix Environmental, 2011.

Project-related increase in traffic on surrounding roadways could have an impact on police if the response capabilities of the LAPD are impeded. However, due to the proximity of the Topanga Community Police Station (2.47 miles) to the site, emergency response times to the project site are not expected to significantly increase. Section IV.H, Traffic, Access, and Parking, of this Draft EIR demonstrates that project development would result in a less than significant impact on access. Although additional traffic generated by the project could potentially cause delays in LAPD emergency response times, the additional traffic would not significantly impact emergency vehicle access or response times, including along Topanga Canyon Boulevard, which is a City-designated disaster route. In addition, while the project would result in an increase volume to capacity ratios relative to baseline conditions at 11 intersections, the volume to capacity ratio at the remaining 27 intersections would be similar or actually decrease relative to baseline conditions as a result of implementation of the project. Furthermore, emergency access to the project site and surrounding uses would be maintained at all times and emergency vehicles would have priority and the ability to bypass signals and stopped traffic. In addition, emergency vehicles are equipped with sirens and, as such, are able to navigate around traffic. Thus, project-related traffic is not anticipated to impair the LAPD from responding to emergencies at the project site. Finally, the project would provide adequate access for emergency vehicles to the project site subject to the approval of the LAPD. Therefore, the project’s




potential impacts related to emergency response times would be less than significant. Mitigation Measure G.2-3 would further reduce potential impacts associated with emergency response times.

Based on the above, project impacts relative to the ability of the LAPD to provide adequate police protection services would be less than significant.

4. Cumulative Impacts

Section III, Environmental Setting, of this Draft EIR identifies 37 related projects within the project area. For purposes of this cumulative analysis on police protection services, only related projects located within the Topanga Community Police Station service area were considered. Of the 37 related projects identified in Section III, Environmental Setting, of this Draft EIR, 33 are located within the Topanga Community Police Station service area (except Related Project Nos. 25, 27, 28, and 29). As described below, these related projects would cumulatively generate, in conjunction with the project, the need for additional police protection services.

As shown in Table IV.G-8 on page 661, the related projects include various residential, commercial/ retail, and office uses. Based on a household size of 2.84 persons per unit within the Canoga Park – Winnetka - Woodland Hills - West Hills Community Plan Area, the related projects would generate a residential population of approximately 13,001 persons and a non-residential population of approximately 6,426 persons. The proposed project would not develop residential units or substantially increase demand for housing in the area and therefore would not contribute to a cumulative increase in the Topanga Community Police Station’s residential service population.

The project’s increase in non-residential population in conjunction with the related projects’ non-residential population could generate a cumulative total of 9,627 persons. The cumulative increase in the police service population would result in a cumulative increase in the demand for police protection services. Prior to mitigation, the increased demand for police protection services generated by the project and related projects could be potentially significant. However, similar to the project, related projects would be reviewed by the LAPD to ensure that sufficient security measures are implemented to reduce potential impacts to police protection services. In addition, each related project would be required to comply with regulatory requirements related to police protection. Furthermore, project-related impacts on police protection services would be less than significant with implementation of regulatory requirements and the Project Design Features above. In addition, mitigation measures have been included to address the project’s increase in demand on LAPD services. Emergency vehicles are equipped with sirens and,




Table IV.G-8 Cumulative Police Service Population

Map No. a Related Project Location

Non-Residential Population c

Residential Population b

1 Westfield Shoppingtown Center 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 1,796 0

2 Trillium Health Club (expansion) 6300 Canoga Ave. 39 0

3 The Plaza 6250 Canoga Ave. 30 1,707

4 Kittridge/Variel Apartments 6700 Variel Ave. 0 1,244

5 Trammel Crow Residential 6355 De Soto Ave. 0 869

6 Rew Holdings LLC 6219 De Soto Ave. 0 2,496

7 Avalon Bay Canoga Park 21050 Vanowen St. 0 596

8 Woodland Hills Private School 22555 Oxnard St. d d

9 Bella Vista Phase 2 6000 De Soto Ave. 0 540

10 McDonalds and Starbucks 21355 Sherman Way 13 0

11 LNR Office Complex 21261 Burbank Blvd. 2,068 0

12 LAUSD Hughes Magnet School/ Academy High School

5607 Capistrano Ave. d d

13 West Valley Hebrew Academy 5850 Fallbrook Ave. d d

14 Enadia Way Elementary School 22944 Enadia Way d d

15 Pierce College Master Plan 6201 Winnetka Ave. d d

16 McDonalds 20956 Ventura Blvd. 11 0

17 West Hills-Sherman Place Mixed-Use 23135 Sherman Pl. 40 454

18 Oso High School 5724 Oso Ave. d d

19 Chalk Hill Residential Project 20600 Ventura Blvd. 48 966

20 The Commons at Winnetka 20122 Vanowen St. 31 0

21 Valley Region Elementary School #10 20001 Sherman Way d d

22 21st Area Police Station (Canoga Park) 8341 Canoga Ave. e e

23 Vanowen and Corbin Shopping Center 19701 Vanowen St. 85 0

24 Corbin Village Shopping Center 19750 Ventura Blvd. 166 0

25 Panda Express 19640 Sherman Way f f

26 West Hills Corporate Pointe 8401 Fallbrook Ave. 1,729 0

27 Jewish Home for the Aging (expansion) 18855 Victory Blvd. f f

28 Residential Project 9777 Topanga Canyon Blvd. f f

29 CSUN Master Plan 18111 Nordoff St. f f

30 Office and Retail 6464 Canoga Ave. 49 0

31 Chevron Service Station 6061 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 36 0

32 Crate and Barrel 6700 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 144 0

33 Archstone Warner Center 6625 Variel Ave. 0 1,482

34 Residential Project 6660 Variel Ave. 0 554

35 Residential Project 6700 Eton Ave. 0 1,244


Table IV.G-8 (Continued) Cumulative Police Service Population



Map No. a Related Project Location

Non-Residential Population c

Residential Population b

36 Avalon Warner Park 6701 Eton Ave. 0 849

37 24-Hour Fitness Warner Center 6410 Canoga Ave. 141 0

Related Project Total 6,426 13,001 Proposed Project Net Total 3,201 0 Grand Total 9,627 13,001

a Corresponds with Map Nos. on Figure III-1 in Section III, Environmental Setting, of this Draft EIR. b Residential population was determined by multiplying the number of residential units by the average household size of

2.84 persons, which is based on SCAG’s 2008 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), estimated 2016 average household size per unit within the Canoga Park – Winnetka - Woodland Hills - West Hills Community Plan.

c Non-residential population was determined based on police service population conversion factors contained in the City of Los Angeles CEQA Thresholds Guide (2006), Section K.1, Police Protection. Actual non-residential population will fluctuate depending on time of year (e.g., tourist season).

d No population numbers were calculated for school uses since the increase in population for such uses would generally be accounted for in new residential uses within the area and would result in double counting.

e Related Project is located within the Topanga Community Police Station service area. However, this police station is not expected to generate police service demand. Therefore, the population/crime generated by this related project is not calculated.

f Related project would not be located within the new Topanga Community Police Station service area. Therefore, population/crime not calculated.

Source: Matrix Environmental, 2011.

as such, are able to navigate around traffic. Based on the above, the combined cumulative impacts on police protection associated with the project’s incremental effect and the effects of the other projects would be less than significant.

5. Mitigation Measures

a. Construction

Construction activities could potentially increase the demand for police services and could have an impact on emergency access for police vehicles. However, the Construction Staging and Traffic Management Plan (required by Mitigation Measure H-1, in Section IV.H, Traffic, Access and Parking, of this Draft EIR) and Mitigation Measure G.1-1 (in Section IV.G.1, Fire Protection, of this Draft EIR) would reduce impacts on emergency access to less than significant levels. Furthermore, Mitigation Measure G.2-1 is proposed to reduce construction impacts on police services to a less than significant level.

IV.G.2 Public Services—Police



Mitigation Measure G.2-1: During construction of the project, the Applicant shall implement security measures including security fencing, lighting, locked entry, and security patrol on the site.

b. Operation

Although operation of the project would not result in significant impacts on police services provided by the LAPD, in accordance with City policies, Mitigation Measures G.2-2 and G.2-3, below, are recommended to ensure that specific design features would be implemented that would further reduce potential impacts related to police services.

Mitigation Measure G.2-2: The Applicant shall consult with the Los Angeles Police Department Crime Prevention Unit regarding crime prevention features appropriate for the design of the project and subsequently, shall submit plot plans for the project for review and comment. The plans shall incorporate design guidelines relative to security and semi-public and private spaces, which may include but not be limited to access control to buildings, secured parking facilities, walls/fences with key systems, well-illuminated public and semi-public space designed with a minimum of dead space to eliminate areas of concealment, location of toilet facilities or building entrances in high-foot traffic areas, and provision of security guard patrols throughout the project site if needed. These measures shall be approved by the Police Department prior to the issuance of building permits.

Mitigation Measure G.2-3: Upon project completion, the Applicant shall provide the Los Angeles Police Department - Valley Bureau Commanding Officer with a diagram of each portion of the property, including access routes, and any additional information that might facilitate police response.

6. Level of Significance After Mitigation

Implementation of the project’s mitigation measures would reduce construction-related impacts on police services to less than significant levels. During operation, impacts on police protection services would be less than significant. Furthermore, implementation of the mitigation measures above would ensure that the project is designed in a manner that would further reduce potential impacts on police protection services.

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