HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 10/25/2011East Val ley
Water District
3694 HIGILAND AVE., SUITE #30, HIGHLAND, CA
BOARD MEETING October 25, 2011 3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
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"In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the
District Secretary by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday prior to the following Tuesday meeting not requiring
departmental investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors ".
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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PUBLIC COMMENTS - At this time, members of the public may address the Board of Directors
on matters within its jurisdiction. To provide comments on specific agenda items, please complete a
speaker's request form and provide the completed form to the Board Secretary prior to the board
meeting.
1. Approval of Agenda
2. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by
the hoard of Directors to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no
discussion of these items prior to the time the board considers the motion unless members of
the board, the administrative staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and /or
removes from the Consent Calendar.
a. Board meeting minutes for September 27, 2011
b. Board meeting minutes for October 11, 2011
C. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ended September 30, 2011
d. Financial Statements for the period ended July 31, 2011
e. Accounts Payable Disbursements: Accounts Payable Checks #230189 through
4230366 which were distributed during the period of October 5, 2011 through
October 18, 2011 in the amount of $1,356,426.62. Payroll and benefit contributions
for the period ended October 18, 2011 and included checks and direct deposits, in the
amount of $228,986.11. Total Disbursements for the period $1,585,379.73
OLD BUSINESS
3. Award construction contract for the Eastwood Farms Water Improvement Project to El -Co
Contractors, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING
4. Conduct a Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Miti_ratcd Negative Declaration for East
Valley Water District's Baseline Gardens Mutual ',eater Company Water System
Improvement Project
5. Approve the East Valley Water District's Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company Water
System Improvement project; Adopt the Mitigated 11iegative Declaration; Adopt the
Mitigation and Monitoring and Reporting Program; and 1'il; the Notice of Determination
with the County of San B °rnardino Clerk of the Board o1 .`•supervisors and the State Office of
Planning and Research. State Clearinghouse
REPORTS
6. General Manager/ Staff Reports
7. Legal Counsel Report
8. Committee Reports
• Legislative (Standing)
• Community Affairs (Standing)
• Labor Negotiating Committee (Ad -Hoc)
• Succession Planning Committee (Ad -Hoc)
9. Oral comments from Board of Directors
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
ADJOURN
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for it disability- related modification or
accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought it) order to participate in the above -
agendized public meeting should be directed to the District's Admiliktrttive Manager at (909) 885 -4900 at
least 72 hours prior to said meeting.
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Sheet to annroval
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT September 27, 2011
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Vice President LeVesque. Director Sturgeon
led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: LeVesque, Malmberg, Morales, Sturgeon
ABSENT: Wilson
STAFF: Robert DeLoach, Interim General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer; Eliseo Ochoa, Assistant District Engineer; Justine
Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST (S): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Ron Coats, Ben
Coleman, Young Shin, Bernhard Mayer (Sitetech Inc.)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Vice President LeVesque declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:00
p.m.
Mr. Mayer would like to offer his appreciation in advance to the Board for approving the
development agreement between the District and the Dairy Queen development project. He
stated that is was a pleasure working with Mr. Buchwald and the District's staff on the
project.
There being no further written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Malmberg- Morales) that the September 27, 2011 agenda be approved as
submitted.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Sturgeon- Malmberg) that General Fund Disbursements 9229890 through
4230048 which were distributed during the period of September 7, 2011 through September
19, 2011, in the amount of 1,474,577.15 and payroll and benefit contributions for the period
(Minutes 09/27/11 jph) 1
ended September 19, 2011 and included checks and diro-t deposits, in the amount of
$220,227.26 be approved. Total Disbursements for the period oCi; 1,694,804.41 are approved.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9, 2011
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Mal mberg) that the Board meeting iainutes for August 9, 2011 be
approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Malmberg) that the Board meeting niintttes for September 13, 2011
be approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 19,
2011
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Malmberg) that the Special Board ;.leering minutes for September
19, 2011 be approved as submitted.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
AND YOUNG SHIN TO SUBDIVIDE AND DEVELOP CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT, WHICII IS LOCATED AT 26987
BASELINE ROAD, IN THE CITY OF HIGHLAND AND THAT THE DEVELOPER
DESIRES THAT THE DISTRICT PROVIDE DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER
SERVICE TO SAID PROPERTY
M /S /C (Sturgeon - Malmberg) that the development agreement between East Valley
Water District and Young Shin be approved as submitted.
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE SCHEDULING OF A PROP 218
HEARING TO CONSIDER A SEWER TREATMENT RATE. INCREASE
M/S (Malmberg- Morales) that the District move forward with the scheduling of a Prop
218 hearing to consider a sewer treatment rate increase.
Director Morales stated that he would prefer that all five Board members be present when
making a decision on whether ro schedule a Prop 218 hearing.
Director Sturgeon would like to know if there are other budL.et adjustments that could be
made rather than raising the seo� er rates.
The Interim General Manager stated that right now the sewer operating fund is working in a
deficit and in order to cut additional costs to the sewer progratns the District would need to
reduce employees.
(Minutes 09/27/11 iph) 2
He also stated that he recently met with the City of San Bernardino Water Department and
that the city is looking at raising sewer rates again in 2013 and 2014. The Interim General
Manager stated that the District has a fiduciary responsibility to its ratepayers and that this is
not an East Valley Water District increase, it is the City raising its rates to our constituents.
He also stated that the City is trying to be creative on ways to leverage additional revenue
from East Valley Water District and that the increases could be more that the actual treatment
costs that are incurred.
Director Malmberg stated that sewer increase is a pass through charge and that the District
cannot continue to subsidize $80K per month.
The Board took a roll call vote.
Directors LeVesque, Malmberg, Morales voted YES.
Director Sturgeon voted NO.
Director Wilson absent.
GENERAL MANAGER/ STAFF REPORT
The Interim General Manager stated that he attended the recent JPA committee meeting and
that a number of items were discussed in the meeting including but not limited to:
• The city's sewer trunk line and evaluation of the line
• The amount of funds collected over the years from East Valley Water District for
treatment charges
• Recycled water programs and the costs associated with a recycled water program
• Reevaluating the JPA and ways to tap into resources and revenues
• The City of San Bernardino's sewer rate increase scheduled for January 2011
• Additional groundwater recharge rather that a decreasing credit
The Interim General Manager also stated that he will be having lunch with Director elect Ben
Coleman tomorrow and that there are over fifteen applications received for the HR/Risk
Manager position.
The District Engineer provided an update to the Board regarding the recentt fuel spill on
Highway 38 and that all of the sampling test reports have come back negative. The District
Engineer also stated that the City of San Bernardino would like the District to do additional
noise studies for the Plant 150 project.
The Chic Financial Officer stated that an update to the accounting system is underway.
Mr. Kennedy stated that the amended complaint regarding the SAS was filed on Monday.
Information only.
(Minutes 09/27/11 JPII) 3
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative Committee (Standing) — Director Morales stao_d that the committee will be
meeting on October 4 "i.
b. Community Affairs (Standing) —No reports at this tinx-
c. Policy Committee — (Standing) Director Morales stated that the committee is meeting
on Thursday.
d. Labor Negotiation Committee (Ad -Hoc) -- No reports a this time.
e. Succession Planning Committee (Ad -Hoc) -- No reports at this time.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM 130ARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Morales stated that he attended ACWA's legal NNork,hap and briefing and that the
two day event was very informative.
Mr. Kennedy stated that he also attended the ACWA event and that the first topic discussed
was permit fees.
Director Sturgeon offered his appreciation to Director Morales and Mr. Tompkins for their
participation in the Route 66 Rendezvous event. Director S[tlrLe(,n would like to know if the
District has received any claims for damages as a result of hv, ing to shut down the Surface
Water Treatment Plant due to the recent fuel spill on Highway 3 R.
Information only.
The Board took a break at 3:46 pm
The Board returned to session at 3:54 p.m.
As previously stated, Director Morales will be recusing himsel I licm item #9.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 3:55 p.m. as prov ided in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to dISCnSS the items listed on the
agenda.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Vice President LeVesque declared that the meeting adjourn to renilar session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to session at 4:03 pm. The items listed on the agenda were discussed in
closed session with the following action being taken:
(Minutes 09/27/11 jph) 4
With respect to Item No. 7 the Board by a 4 -0 vote Director Wilson being absent denied the
claim from Horrig,an Enterprises and referred it to the District's Insurance Carrier and Legal
Counsel.
With respect to Item No. 8 no action taken.
Director Morales recused himself from discussion of all matters related to Item No. 9 due to
his men- ibership in SBPEA and physically vacated the building prior to the Board's
deliberation of that item.
With respect to Item No. 9 no action taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m.
Robert DeLoach, Secretary
Matt LeVesque, Vice President
(Minutes 09 /27 /11iph) 5
Subject t(ajann l:
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT OCTOBER 11, 2011
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
President Wilson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Kennedy led the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors: Le Vesque, Malmberg, Morales, Sturgeon, Wilson
ABSENT: Directors: None
STAFF: Robert DeLoach, Interim General Manager; Brian Tompkins, Chief
Financial Officer; Ronald Buchwald, District Engineer; Justine
Hendricksen, Administrative Manager
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GUEST(s): Charles Roberts (Highland Community News), Ben Coleman, Kevin
Milligan (City of Riverside)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M /S /C (Sturgeon- Morales) that the October 11, 2011 agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Wilson declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 3:00 p.m.
There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was closed.
DISBURSEMENTS
M /S /C (Malmberg- LeVesque) that General Fund Disbursements #230048 through
#230188 distributed during the period of September 20, 2011 through October 4, 2011 in the
amount of $829,299.92 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended October 4,
2011 in the amount of $175,090.76 totaling $1,004,390.68 be approved.
DIRECTOR'S FEES AND EXPENSES FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 were presented to the
Board for approval.
Minutesjph 10/11/11
President Wilson and Directca- Morales would like to amend their expense reports and have
the fees relating to the Route 66 Rendezvous removed.
M /S /C (Malmberg - Levesque) that the Director's icr> _Ind expenses for September
2011 be approved as amended.
RESOLUTION 2011.24 — DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT
RESOLUTION FOR NON STATE AGENCIES
M /S /C (Malmberg - LeVesque) that Resolution 201 ].2-1 be approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
SUBMITTED TO THE DISTRICT BY MARK AND SHIRLEY ALLEN FOR
CITATION FEES THAT THEY INCURRED
Mr. Buchwald reviewed the claim with the Board.
M/S /C (LeVesque - Malmberg) that the claim submitted b,, Mark and Shirley Allen for
damages be denied and referred to the District's insurance carrier and legal counsel.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE DISTRICT'S BOARD NORMS AND PROCEDURES
Director Morales stated that the Policy Committee recently r iewed the Board Norms and
Procedures and suggests that this item be vetted by the entire ko_ird.
This item has been deferred until after the District's annual re- organizational meeting in
December.
No action taken.
RECEIVE AND FILE THE COMPREHENSIVE ORGANIZATIONAL
ASSESSMENT
Mr. DeLoach provided a Comprehensive Organizational Assessment power -point
presentation to the Board.
M /S /C (LeVesque - Sturgeon) that the Board receive and file the Comprehensive
Organizational Assessment Report.
GENERAL MANAGER / STAFF REPORTS
The Interim General Manager reported on the District's op,nttions to date; that he and
District Engineer met with the Lewis Corporation regarding tl;c Ilarmony Project, and that
the meeting was very productive. The Interim General Manap_) er also stated that he will not
be able to attend the October 25" Board meeting.
2 Minutesiph 10 /11 /II
Mr. Tompkins reviewed the draft Financial Statements for July 2011 with the Board.
Ms Hendricksen stated that the District will be participating in the City of Highland's
"Discover Highland Night" on October 22, 2011.
Information only.
LEGAL COUNSEL
No reports at this lime.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Legislative (Standing) — Director Morales stated that the committee will be meeting
within the next couple of weeks.
b. Community Affairs (Standing) — Director Sturgeon stated that the committee will not
be meeting until after the re- organizational meeting in December.
c. Policy Committee (Ad -Hoc) — Director Morales stated that the committee is
recommending that the remaining policies be reviewed by the new General Manager
and the HR/Safety Risk Manager and that the Policy Committee be dissolved at this
time.
d. Labor Negotiating Committee (Ad -Hoc) — No reports at this time.
e. Succession Planning Committee (Ad -Hoc) — The Interim General Manager stated that
the General Manager interview process is underway and that the there are a number of
very qualified candidates who have been interviewed.
The Board President dissolved the Policy Committee.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Morales offered his appreciation to Mr. DeLoach for the work he did preparing the
Comprehensive Organization Assessment report.
Director Malmberg is amazed with the quality of applicants who have been interviewed for
the General Manager position; and that all of the candidates have spoken very highly of East
Valley Water District. Director Malmberg also stated that is has been his pleasure serving on
all of the committee's that he was appointed to.
Director Sturgeon stated that he recently received the District's Prop. 218 notice in the mail,
and that the document was very well written and appreciates all of the hard work that went
into preparing the notice even though he disagrees with the proposed rate increase.
Vice President LeVesque offered his appreciation to Mr. DeLoach for all of the work he has
preparing the Comprehensive Organizational Assessment report and as the Interim General
Manager. Vice President LeVesque also stated that there are many challenges ahead and that
it is exciting to see a diamond in the rough being polished.
Minutes jph 10 /11 /II
President Wilson offered his appreciation to staff for all of the Iard work they do for East
Valley Water District.
Information only.
The Board took a break at 4:19 o.m.
The Board returned to regular session at 4:26 p.m.
As previously stated, Director Nlorals will be recusing himscl l I -om Item No. 11.
CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered into Closed Session at 4:26 p.m. as prm ided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government code Section 54945.9(a), to disc -tss the items listed on the
agenda.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
President Wilson declared that the meeting adjourn to regulat session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to regular session at 4:46 p.m. The items listed on the agenda were
discussed in Closed Session with the following action being taken:
With respect to Item No. 10 no action taken.
Director Morales recused himself from discussion of all matters related to Item No. 1 1 due to his
membership in SBPEA and physically vacated the building prior ro the Board's deliberation of
that item.
With respect to Item No.l 1 no action taken.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
Robert DeLoach, Secretary
George E. Wilson, President
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M*oEast Val ley
Water District
Staff Report
Meeting Date:
October 25, 2011
TO:
Board of Directors
SUBJECT:
Investment Report for Quarter Ended September 30, 2011
SUMMARY:
Issue — Compliance with California Government Code §53646(b)
Recommendation — Accept attached report
Fiscal Impact — None
Previous Related Action — None
BACKGROUND
California Government Code §53646(b) requires the Treasurer or CFO of a local agency to submit a
quarterly report on the agency's investments to the legislative body of the agency within 30 days of
the end of each quarter.
DISCUSS' -ION
The attached schedule shows all of the District's cash and investments, restricted and unrestricted, as
of September 30, 2011. The supplemental, smaller schedule shows the investment securities
purchased and retired during the quarter July to September 2011. Increases and decreases in highly
liquid funds, such as LAIF, are explained in the narrative below.
Unrestricted Investments
LAIF
The balance held in LAIF at the beginning of the quarter was $2,103,257. There were two deposits to
LAW during the quarter totaling $2,276,000. These deposits were made after receipt of
Reimbursement Requisitions 1 and 2 from the State Revolving Fund for the Plant 134 project. In
July, interest earnings of $3,141 related to the second calendar quarter of 2011 were posted to the
account, resulting in an ending balance of $4,382,398.
Third quarter earnings for 2011 were $3,532 calculated at an apportionment rate of .38 %, 10 basis
points lower than last quarter. These earnings were posted to our account on October 14, 2011.
SR# 0035
Citizen's Business Bank Wealth - Management
The total (book) value of the assets held with CBB increased $ ; 967 to $4,100,523 during the quarter
ended 9/30/11. This balance is held both in a money market account ($610,000) and in a portfolio of
Treasury and mortgage backed securities. The purchase and s -de of securities is shown on the
attached supplemental schedule. Semi- annual interest payments received on securities in the
District's portfolio were $18,H07, reduced by accrued interest paid at the time securities were
acquired of $859. Funds held =n money market accounts earned `E 157. These earnings were reduced
by losses of $11,777 realized to hen bonds purchased at a premium, and therefore having a carrying
value higher than their face value, matured.
Investment manager fees paid during the quarter were $1,65 t.
There were no transfers to or from this investment account during the third quarter of 2011.
Restricted Investments
Union Bank
Six trustee accounts with Union Bank handle the debt scrx io_ transactions and expenditure of
proceeds to the 2010 Revenue Bond Issue.
Water Acquisition Fund — the balance in the Water Acquisition account at the beginning of the
quarter was $13,875,521. Interest earnings, a requisition submitted by EVWD for the Plant 134
project, and transfers out resulted in an ending balance of $13.�09.i85.
Bal 6/3 0/ 11
13.8 7.5.5 21
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Transfers Out
2
Trustee generated transfer to Interest Account
Payments
382760
Requisition 5 from E_V_WD
Earnin s
15.626
Bal 9/30/ 11
13.5 09385
Sewer Acquisition Fund — the balance in the Sewer Acquisition account at the beginning of the
quarter was $441,975. Interest earnings, a requisition suhmitt-,d by EVWD for the Conejo Street
project, and transfers out resulted in an ending balance of $199.01
Bal 6/30/11 4.4_ 1, 975
Transfers Out (12)_ Trustee generated transfer to Interest Account
Payments 242940 Requisitions 5 from EV\/D
Earnincls 12
Bal 9/30/11 199, 035
Revenue Fund — this account accumulates monthly installments from the District, and then funds
sufficient to make semi - annual debt service payments are remitted to the Principal and Interest
Accounts immediately prior to the due dates of April 1" and October 1".
Bal6/30/11
950,882
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Recei is
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474,681
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1 Three pmts from EVWD of $159,227
Earnings
26
1 Trustee generated transfers from other accounts
SR# 0035
Transfers Out 1,055,000 Transfer to Principal Acct
Transfers Out 348,424 Transfers to Interest Acct
Bal 9/30/11 22,165
Capitalized Interest Fund – this account received $655,721 in bond proceeds to be used to defray
some of the debt service burden from the April 1, 2011 and October 1, 2011 bond payments. The
account has been depleted and will be closed by the trustee.
Bal 6/36/11
354,444
Earnin s
9
1 Trustee generated transfer to Interest Account
Transfers Out
354,453
Transfer for October 1 interest pmt to bondholders
Bal 9/30/11
0
Transfer form Ca itp alized Interest Fund
Principal ,& Interest Accts – these accounts receive the earnings of other accounts, and transfers
from the Revenue Fund, in order to make semi - annual debt service payments to the bond holders on
April 1, 2011 and October 1, 2011.
Bal 6/30/11
22,092
Earn—in g s
1
Trustee generated transfer to Interest Account
Transfer In
1,403,424
Transfers from Revenue Fund
Transfer In
354,453
Transfer form Ca itp alized Interest Fund
Transfers In
11
Earnings transfers from all other accounts
Bal 9/30111
1,779,981
Re�sactfully Submitted,
Brian W. To Akins
Chief Financial Officer
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Staff Re ort
Meeting Date: October 25, 2011
TO: Board of Directors
SUBJECT: July 2011 Financial Statements
SUMMARY:
Issue — Public disclosure of ongoing financial condition operating
results of the District
Recommendation — Approve and file the attached financial report for the month
ended July 31, 2011
Fiscal Impact — None
Previous Related Action — None
BACKGROUND
Financial position and results of operations for the first month of fiscal year 2011-12 are presented in
the accompanying financial statements. The delay in presentation of these July financial statements is
the result of implementation of new accounting software modules which, when fully functional, will
allow for completely separate fund reporting for water and sewer activities.
DISCUSSION
Balance Sheet
Total Assets increased by $789,266 in July due to continued Plant 134 construction activity, and
increased Utility Receivables following a spike in water usage between June and July. Restricted
Assets increased with the monthly contribution to the 2010 Bond sinking fund (Debt Service Funds)
and there were no District draws from restricted Construction Funds during July.
Current Assets increased by $345,508 in July due to the Utility Receivables. This increase in Current
Assets, in conjunction with a $80,730 decrease in Current Liabilities strengthened the District's
Current Ratio (current assets to current liabilities) from 2.07:1 to 2.17:1. At the same time liquidity
was enhanced by the receipt of the first Reimbursement Request from the State Revolving Fund of
$1.6 million, increasing the ratio of Unrestricted Cash to Current Liabilities from 86% to 119%
coverage.
The Equity, or Net Assets section of the Balance Sheet has been restructured to more closely
resemble year end reporting under GAS13. Investment in Utility Plant, (Utility Plant less accumulated
depreciation, less debt net of unspent bond proceeds) is the most significant part of Net Assets at
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$91.3 million. Also presented are Restricted and Designated iet assets in accordance with the
District's Reserve Policy. The `5326,307 Rate Stabilization resL*n e budgeted for 2010 -11, $229,941
for water and 96,366 for sewer, is now reflected as Designated \,-t Assets.
Revenue & Expenses Statement
Operating Revenue
Water sales in July were $21.836 over the budget. In volume, p8_+.688 HCF (736.5 MG) were billed
in July, which is a 22.9% increase over June. Compared to i,xont historical consumption for the
month of July, customer usage �Nas down 2,963 HCF, or .3 %. compared to one year ago, and down
5,766 HCF or .6% compared to fuly 2009.
Other District operating revenues were $10,343 over budget in July, and Sewer Treatment revenue,
which is passed through to the City of SB, was $611 over budge'.
Year to date, all operating revenues are $33,631 below modified bt;dget.
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
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= 600,000
400,000
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Operating Expenses
Sales Volume by Month
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2009 -10
— 2010 -11
2011 -12 (Oct -Jun est.)
Operating Expenses were $175.789 under budget for July. Of signi licance:
• Water Treatment costs remain significantly under budget, by $145,970 for July, due to the
continued shutdown of plant 27 (fluoride), and to qualit, problems at Plant 40 until near the
end of the month. This left only the mobile treatment unit at Plant 107 fully functioning
during the high production month of July and resulted in ccrtracted treatment being $132,449
below budget.
• Sewer Treatment costs in July were $585,120, S49,509 higher than the Sewer Treatment
revenues due to a rate differential between treatment rates being paid, and rates being
collected from customers.
• Transmission and Distribution costs were over budget due orimarily to the fact that no labor
costs were capitalized to Capital Projects (CIP), even though the budget estimated that
$47,500 in labor costs would be transferred to projccts This variance results from a
philosophical shift in how District maintenance crews _re to be utilized, i.e., used almost
exclusively for main repairs while main replacement jobs ar, bid to outside contractors.
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• No maintenance costs were incurred in Wastewater Collections, resulting in this sewer cost
center being $12,960 under budget for July. A list of repair jobs have been identified by the
main line video process and will begin to be addressed, possibly by District maintenance
c: ews, later in the fiscal year.
Capital Projects
There were no capital expenditures during July as major purchases were suspended until the budget
was finalized. However, there were $391,293 in costs incurred on CIP projects during July consisting
primarily of construction at plant 134, and the engineering study for a Baseline Gardens assessment
district.
Re.6�ully Submitted, A r ed by,
Brian W. Tompkins Robert A. DeLc
Chief Financial Officer Interim General
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East Valley Water District
Balance Sheet - Unaudited
July 31, 2011
ASSETS
UTILITY PLA14T - at cost
Utility Plant in Service - water department $124,607,444
Utility Plant in Service - sewer department 31,820,033
156,427,477
Less: Accumulated Depreciation (50,480,704)
105,946,773
Construction in Progress 8,759,295
114,706,068
RESTRICTED ASSETS
Customer / Construction Deposits 1,897,463
Capacity Fees 162,172
Construction Funds 14,334,120
Debt Service Funds - Trust Accts 1,485,661
17,717,244
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and Investments 23,801,515
Less: Restricted Cash and Investments 17,717,244
6,084,271
Accounts Receivable (net of allowance) 2,192,969
Other Receivables (net of allowance) 231,684
Grants Receivable 1,399,927
Inventory 916,910
Prepaid Expenses 261,509
11,087,270
OTHER ASSETS AND DEFERRED COSTS (Net of Amortization):
Deferred financing charges 572,384
572,384
TOTAL ASSETS 144,082,966
Balance Sheet Page 1
East Valley Water District
Balance Sheet - Unaudited
July 31, 2011
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LONG -TERM DEBT
2010 Revenue Bonds $32,490,000
Premium on 2010 Revenue Bonds 2,152,508
SRF Loans 2,180,945
Less: Deferred amount on refunding of COPs (510,222)
36,313,231
CURRENT LIABILITIES PAYABLE FROM RESTRICTED ASSETS:
Customer service deposits 1,690,971
Construction deposits 206,492
Accrued interest payable 430,722
2,328,185
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable 2,600,303
Accrued payroll and benefits 1,440,517
Long Term Debt - amounts due within one year 1,071,519
5,112,339
TOTAL LIABILITIES 43,753,755
EQUITY:
Invested In Utility Plant
91,655,438
Restricted:
Restricted Developer Fees
162,172
Designated:
Unemployment Insurance Reserve
16,450
Rate Stabilization Reserve
326,307
Emergency Reserve
2,170,000
Unrestricted / Undesignated - Beginning
5,203,913
Earnings YTD - Water
723,135
Earnings YTD - Sewer
71,796
TOTAL EQUITY 100,329,211
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 144,082,966
Balance Sheet Page 2
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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
INCLUDING CAPITAL BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011 - 2012
Current Year Actual Updated through July 2011
Page 1
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Capital Improvement Program
Current Year Actual Updated through JOy 2011
Page 2
Prior Current
(Memo)
Projects - By Type
Years Year
2011 -12 2012 -13
Actual Actual
Budget Year 2
Source of Supply
Plant 150 Wells
Lower Zone Wells (2)
-
-
-
Plant 24 Drain Line
14,486
407
240,000
Sunrise Ranch Wells (4)
-
-
-
Total Source of Supply Projects
14,486
407
240,000
Treatment Facilities
Plant 134 - Upgrade Technology
4,271,639
3,10,243
7,211,715 1,253,895
Plant 134 - Membrane Replacement
Plant 150 - Lower Zn Perch Treat. PI - Phase 1
1,993,126
9,113
650,000 241,150
Plant 150 - Lower Zn Perch Treat. PI - Phase 2
-
-
- -
Plant 152 - Inter. Zone Perch Treat. Plant
-
- -
Total Treatment Projects
6,264,765
329,357
7,861,715
1,495,045
Pumping Facilities
Plant 9 - Rehab Forebay and Booster Station
-
30,000 270,000
Plant 40 - Inter to Upper Zone Transfer
2,221
400,000 -
Plant 127 - Lower to Inter Zone Transfer
-
-
- -
Plant 12 - Replace Boosters / Well
-
-
- 500,000
Plant 134 - Upper to Canal Zone Transfer
-
-
- 520,000
Plant 39 - Inter to Upper Zone Transfer
-
-
- -
Plant 25 - Inter to Upper Zone Transfer
-
-
- -
Plant 143 - Inter to Upper Zone Transfer
32,120
5,693
900,000 550,000
Total Pumping Projects
34,341
5,693
1,330,000
1,840,000
Wastewater Collection System
Sewer System Studies / Planning
181,049 -
200,000 100,000
Sewer Main Lining
51
117,000 450,000
Conejo Main Replacement
933,496
- -
Total Wastewater Collection Projects
1,114,596
317,000
550,000
Page 2
aye 3
Projections
2013 -14
Year 3
2014 -15
Year 4
2015 -16
Year 5
2016 -17
Year 6
Beyond
Year 6
Project
Totals
825,000
1,100, 000
1,925,000
-
3,300,000
3,300,000
-
14,893
-
4,400,000
4,400,000
825,000
8,800,000
9,639,893
-
5,845,777
16,990,000
1,025,000
-
20,258,390
-
5,050,000
2,850,000
-
-
7,900,000
-
-
-
19,160,000
19,160,000
16,990,000
L 6,075,000 1
2,850,000 1
19,160,000
1 53,164,167
"
270,000
-
200,000
202,221
300,000
-
300,000
500,000
-
-
1,000,000
-
780,000
-
-
1,300,000
-
2,200,000
2,200,000
400,000
-
400,000
-
-
1,400,000
1,987,813
8007500
980,000
2,600,000
1,400,000
7,660,034
450,000
-
450,000
-
450,000
450,000
1,800,000
281,049
4,050,051
-
-
933,496
450,000
450,000
450,000
450,000
1,800,000
5,264,596
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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Capital Improvement Program
Current Year Actual Updated through July 2011
uyJ,
Prior Cinent
(Memo)
Projects - By Type
Years "ear
2011 -12 2012 -13
Actual Actual
Budget Year 2
Transmission & Distribution System
6th St 20" Pipeline - Plants 11 & 12 to 150
131,985
-
180,000 400,000
Live Oak Main Replacement
207,080
-
115,000 -
Harlan Lane Main Replacement
7,957
-
90,000 70,000
Cunningham / Hillview / Crest / Bruce
631,254
-
- -
6th St 30" Pipeline - Plant 151 to Plant 40
726,931
710
3,675,000 2,000,000
6th St 30" Pipeline - PI 40 to PI 143
-
-
- -
9th St 12" Pipeline - Del Rosa to Sterling
-
-
- -
AMR Meter Replacement Program
-
5,442
300,000 300,000
Plant 59 Recoating
-
-
50,000 250,000
Plant 143 - 10mg Inter Zone Storage
-
-
- -
Reservoir - Greenspot Rd S Curve
-
-
Reservoir -Seven Oaks Dam Rd
-
-
- -
Relocation of Facilities for Other Agencies
88,378
11,174
100,000 150,000
Eastwood Farms Assessment District
171,772
6,349
2,211,399 -
Baseline Gardens
75,953
35,485
- -
Total Trans & Distribution Projects
2,041,310
59,160
6,721,399
3,170,000
General Projects
GIS Implementation
598,643 '', 3,400
100,000 -
Headquarters Building
- -
-
Total General Projects
598,643 3,400
100,000
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVE. PLAN PROJECTS
I 10,068,141 3;:8,017
16,570,114 7,055,045
Miscellaneous / Developer Projects
Developer Water Facilities (Reimb by Fees)
226,444 (6,825)
Developer Sewer Facilities (Reimb by Fees)
(17,590) 101
Regional Treatment Plant
24,246
Seven Oaks Dam (SAR) Discharge
206,057
Northfork Replacement (Highland Ave @, VFW)
52,409
2010 Flood Clean Up - Highland
(4,023)';
2010 Flood Clean Up - EVWD Facilities
146,241
TOTAL MISC / DEVELOPER PROJECTS
633,784
6,724)
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Total Capital Projects
10,701,925
3431,293
16,570,114
7,055,045
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Projections
2013 -14
Year 3
2014 -15
Year 4
2015.16
Year 5
2016 -17
Year 6
Beyond
Year 6
Project
Totals
531,985
207,080
77,957
631,254
-
-
-
2,727,642
1,300,000
1,000,000
5,400,000
7,700,000
700,000
-
-
-
700,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
300,000
1,505,442
-
-
-
250,000
-
-
10,700,000
10,700,000
-
-
10,700,000
10,700,000
-
-
-
10,700,000
10,700,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
-
849,552
-
-
-
-
178,121
-
-
-
-
-
111,438
450,000
2,450,000
1,450,000
450,000
37,500,000
47,570,470
-
-
-
-
-
602,043
10, 000, 000
10, 000, 000
-
10,000,000
10,602,043
18,690,000
9,955,000
7,350,000
1,725,000
78,660,000
133,901,203
219,619
(17,489)
24,246
-
-
226,376
18,690,000
9,955,000
7,350.000_1_
1,725,000
78,660,000
134,127,579
East Valley
tooWater District
Staff Report
Meeting Date: October 25, 2011
TO: Board of Directors
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY:
Issue —
Disbursements
Recommendation —
Prudent fiscal policy and fiscal transparency
Approve the attached list of accounts payable checks and
payroll issued
Fiscal Impact— $1,585,379.73 (budgeted expenditures)
Previous Related Action — None
BACKGROUND
A listing of accounts payable checks, and the total for payroll and benefits costs incurred, are
submitted to the board of directors for review and approval with each board packet. The attached
check register, and the total for payroll cited below, were disbursed during the period October 5, 2011
through October 18, 2011.
DISCUSSION
Accounts payable checks for the period included check numbers 230189 through 230366 for a total of
$1,356,426.62
The source of funds for this amount is as follows:
Unrestricted Funds $1,075,253.59
Bond Financing $
State Financing $281,173.03
Payroll and benefit contributions paid for this period totaled $228,953.11.
Total disbursed during the period October 5 to October 18, 2011 is $1,585,379.73.
Ressppeecctffally Submitted,
Brian W. T npkins
Chief Financial Officer
A/p%ved by,
Robert A. DeLoach
Interim General Manager
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tooWater District
Staff Report
Meeting Date: October 25, 2011
TO: Board of Directors
SUBJECT: Eastwood Farms Water Improvement Project
SUMMARY:
Issue — Award of a construction contract for the Eastwood Farms Water
Improvement Project
Recommendation — Staff recommends awarding the construction contract to El -Co
Contractors, Inc.
Fiscal Impact — The maximum value of the construction contract including the
alternate bid is $1,011,434. The net fiscal impact will be zero as
grant and loan funding for this project will pay for most of the
construction cost. Any unpaid balance will be paid by the
property owners through an assessment district.
Previous Related Action — On June 14, 2011, the Board authorized staff to advertize the
construction project for bids.
On August 23, 2011, the Board adopted Resolution 2011.20
changing the authorized signature representing the District from
the General Manager to the District Engineer as required by the
Grant Funding Agreement with the State.
On September 15, 2010, the Board approved the creation of an
Assessment District for the Eastwood Farms project.
BACKGROUND
The Eastwood Farms Water Improvement Project's bid opening occurred on August 15, 2011. The
District received 9 bids with a base bid that varied from $756,354 to $1,191,111. As part of the bid
package, the bidder was asked to provide an alternate bid to cover the cost of any additional pavement
requirements the City of Highland may require for those water services that cannot be bored or
tunneled under the pavement. The total construction cost range including the alternate bid varied
from $1,011,434 to $1,637,282. The lowest apparent bidder is El-Co Contractors, Inc. W.J.
McKeever (McKeever), the engineering consultant, reviewed the four lowest bidders and prepared a
letter of recommendation that Staff and Legal Counsel reviewed and accepted. Attached to this staff
SR# 0033
report, is the public records request and the District's response. Inc letter of protest and McKeever's
response and the letter of recommendation prepared by McKc -- er. The California Department of
Public Health has reviewed the letter of recommendation along A ith all accompanied documentation
and concurs with the letter of recommendation to award the construction contract to El -Co
Contractors, Inc. After a review of the above documents, staff and legal counsel concurs with
McKeever's recommendation that El -Co be awarded the construct ion contract for this project.
DISCUSSION
Eastwood Farms Mutual Water Company (Eastwood Farmsj is a small mutual water company that
serves about 120 separate parcels total with about 116 parcels haN ing a water service today. In 1996,
Eastwood Farms had a significant failure on their water infra, >ttucture system and requested an
emergency connection to the Fast Valley Water District in order to supply water to their residents.
Eastwood Farms could not afford nor are they eligible to receive f-inding from the State as a private
mutual water company to make the necessary repairs to their s\° ,tem. Their system dates back to the
1930's and does not meet current water system standards.
In the process of working with the Eastwood Farms Board. a request was made by their Board to
apply for grant funding on their behalf and to set up an assessment district in order to install a
standard water system that the District would own and operate thus allowing all Eastwood Farms
customers to transfer their service to the District. The District (with Board approval) agreed to help
in this request. Grant funding for this project was initially apprm ed in 2010 and a final grant funding
agreement between the State and the District was signed in .1unc of this year. Staff is recommending
awarding the contract to El -Co Contractors, Inc.
Respectfully Subm�itteed, -1
W &CZLU
Ron Buchwald
District Engineer
Attachments
Ap ed by,
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Robert A. DeLoach
Interim General Mar�a;,er
SR# 0033
14. J. McKeever Inc.
Civil Engineering
Board of Directors
East Va:ley Water District
Re: Eastwood Farms Assessment District
Attached, you will find:
September 6, 2011
I. The summary of the bid results, including the calculation of the Alternate Bid Item #46. The
calculation of Alternate Bid Item #46 includes:
a. Addition of line item #46 to base bid total.
b. Addition of 126,000 SF of A.C. Overlay (required by the City of Highland if service
lateral trenches are open cut) at the Contractors bid price for A/C Overlay (bid item #36).
c. Less bid item #40 (Service Lat — Paved Area) which is the cost of boring the service
laterals that is replaced by Alternate Bid Item 446.
2. A spreadsheet that includes all the line item amounts for all of the bids received.
3. Brief assessments of the bid packages for the top 4 lowest bidders.
4. A. detailed assessment of the bid package from the apparent low bidder, El-Co Contractors Inc.
5. Notes of phone calls made to some of the references listed by El-Co Contractors Inc.
Based on the information stated above, our opinion is as follows:
1. El-Co Contractors Inc. did not gain any advantage by the discrepancies in their bid.
2. The discrepancies in any of the bids are not sufficient to warrant rejection of any of the 4 bids
reviewed.
We, therefore, recommend that the District award the contract to the apparent low bidder, El-co
Contractors Inc.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Yours truly,
4i5 m J 6 Bever
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Civil Engineering
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EASTWOOD FARMS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
BID ASSESSMENTS
AUGUST 22, 2011
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September 6, 2011
Mr. Tim Young
TY Underground Inc.
P.O. Box 3611
San Bernardino, CA 92413
Re: Eastwood Farms Assessment District Project
Dear Mr, Young:
In response to your letter dated August 15, 2011 regarding the pre bid conference and job walk
on the above- mentioned project, we offer the following.
There were approximately 21 people plus myself and 3 representatives for EV WD present at the
pre bid conference.
General job site conditions were discussed including the difficulties of actually conducting a job
site walk because of the spread out nature of the job plus the lack of sufficient parking areas
throughout the job site for the number of vehicles required.
The announcement was made, to all present, that there would not be a formal job walk and that
the representatives of the engineer and the District would be available at the intersection of
Tippecanoe Street and the Flood Control Channel to answer any questions.
It is our opinion that since the information regarding the change of procedures was given to all
interested parties, so that all parties had the same information to prepare their bids, this does not
constitute grounds to reject the other bids.
Attached is a copy of the signup sheet from the pre bid conference.
If you need any further information, please feel free to call my office.
Yours truly,
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900 E. Washington Street - Suite 208 - Colton, California 92324
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P. O. Box 3611, San Bernardino, CA 92413 - (909) 214 -4836 t FAX (909) 793 -6172 • e -mail: tyunder @verizon.net
August 15, 2011
Mr. Bill McKeever _
900 E. Washington Street, Suite 208
Colton, California 92324 -4192 '
i 4!t" r 2011 I
Dear Mr. McKeever:
RE: Eastwood Farms Assessment District Project
This letter is to inform you that 1 wish to file a protest in regards to the awarding of the Eastwood
Farms Assessment District contract.
According to Section 00100 of the Instruction to Bidders, Article 5 Pre -Bid Conference, (5.1), it
states the following.
5.1 A mandatory pre -bid conference and site walk will be held on Thursday, July 21,
2011 at 9:00 AM beginning at the District Offices to discuss the requirements of the
Contract Documents and for the project area. No 3:ds will be accepted from
Contractors who did not attend the pre -bid conference and site walk.
Following the pre -bid conference on July 21, 2011, a pre- constrixtion site walk was held on
Tippecanoe Street, North of Third Street, at the location of the bore under the flood control
channel. Topics of discussion at this location were as follows:
• Methods of boring under flood channel
• Permits needed
• Easement right of way for the 8" DIP line off Tippecanoe, Soc_'h of Fifth Street
The individuals present were as follows:
• Bill McKeever, W. J. McKeever Inc.
• Two representative from East Valley Water District
• One representative from Merlin Johnson Construction
• One representative from Clearwater Pipeline
• Ken Walton, Law Plumbing Co.
• Tim Young, TY Underground, Inc.
According to Section 00100, Article 5 (5.1), the pre -bid site walk on July 21, 2011, was
mandatory. TY Underground, Inc. was the only company who successfully met the requirements
of Section 00100, Article 5 (5. 1), of the instructions to bidders. Therefore, it is my opinion El-
Co Contractors and Mamco Inc. should both be disqualified, an_l the contract awarded to TY
Underground, Inc.
Please contact me as soon as possible regarding the matter.
Ti Young, President
TY Underground, Inc.
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MAI CA Lac. No. 888649
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General Engtneering & General uildiin g Contractor
or. # 1206 -1
August 15, 2011
Ernaiiad and Faxed Prior to
Certified iarrir�
East VaHey Water Ti t
Attn: Robert E. Martin
Genera] Manager
S4 E. Highland Avenue Suite 1
Highland, CA 92346
E: EASTWOOD FARMS ASSESMENT DISTRICT PROJECT
Bid Tree: August IS, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
Public Records Request
Mr. Martin:
We request., under The California Public Records Act (sectio n 6250 -6270 of CaIif rr is s
Government Code), that you please provide us a copy of all hick documents submitted by EL-CO
Contractors of 199.E Nola n street, San Bernardino,, CA 92407 -5335 C . Li c. No. 317093) for the
Eastwood Farms Assessment District Project that bird today, August 15, 2011 at :00 p.m. Due to the fact
that bid protests must be submitted to EastValley Dater District in a timely manner, we ask that you
please expedite the process in attaining these files fbr our review. If there is any fee for this service, car if
you need any additional information- please contact me directly at (951)966-0634. Thank you in
advance for your help.
Sincerely,
u M z1 Al h ba si.,
Mice President
C: Eliseo o hoa, P-E... Assistant District Engineer END
Mar an Alabbasi, P.E., Pr .sident- llamco, Inc.
16810 Van Buren Boulevard #200, Riverside, CA 92504 10 Phone (951)776 --9300 0 Fax (951)776-04G4 ww.alabba i.bi
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EastValley
Water District
P.O. 3854 East Highla'nd Avenue., Sufte 18 Highland, CA 92346 e" rvi n g
Box 3427, San Bmrdino, CA 92413 0 Years
BOARD OF [DIRECTORS
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George E. �Cip� Wilson
President
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Matt Le V que
August 24, 2011 Vice Pre ider:t
um7d AlA.bbasi, Vice President
Maroc G nstruco
168 10 Van Buren BIN-vd., Suite #200
Riersld, CA 92504
fp it surgeon
DirecWr
James Mora .s, it
Director
Larry Wmbe-rg
Director
Robert E. MarUn
General Mawger
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Chief Financial Officer
1 : Request for Records dated Ault 15, 2011 C request" Ronald E_ Build
District Engineer
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Dear N/L.aAlAbba is
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have been designated by the head of the East Valley Water District 01he l istio D to respond the
manner roquired by the Califor a Public records Act e Ae , Goverment Code Section 6250
et seq., to, the above -re eren ed Request which was received by the District on August 16, 2011.
PRIE-LIAHNARY STATEMENT
The re p ns s contained here are based o upon such information and documen
a . tato elZ,
after d��gent semh during the limited time period allowed under the Ac-� are presently available and
specifically known to the District. Thus, this Jett r is not intended nor shall any way be deemed,
as a re r sentatio . that additional documents relevant to the subject matter of the Request de not
exist*
1
Further the Request shall not be deemed
to be continuing in nature,, and the responses set forth
lieren and are
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stout rejudce toy �zstrict accordingly reserves, t to conduct
der inylestigation into this natter xmd to act, use, or rely upon any additional infomation which
may be discovered or revealed.
RESPONSE
Without Waiving any of the above, and/or any exemptions set forffi in the Act, including but net
limited to, hose contained in Goverment Code Section 6254, and/or any objection based u on our
failure to treasonably and particularly describe an existin and identifiable record or document t as
required Go er ent Code Section 6253(b), and/or any protections otherwise available to the
District -under the law, the District will. permit you to obtain copies of records totaling es in
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length t t appear to be within the scope f the Request.
dmi-n-I tr tierr (909) 885-4900, Fax (909) 889 -5732 * Engfneering O 888-8986, Fax (909) 383 -1481
Customer Service (909) 889 -9501, Fax (909) 888 -6741 * Finance (909) 381 -6463, Fax (909) 888 -6741
EastValley
Water District
umzi AlAbbasi, Nice President
?Max eo Construction
August 24, 2011
Page Twb
Please be advised that Pursuant to Goemment Code Section 6253(b) the District has orall
adopted a duplication fee of twenty-five cents $o. per (S' � page, or twee dollars and fifty cents
. per page for maps and/or ers' e (2'x docur n�ts e - ,
x�cr � � , � must � aid in its x�tire�
trios release o any copy o reward .de available for inspection- Therefore,, the
sum of $16.25 Will need to
d to the District prior to release o r the copies of the records deemed
to be resp'onsl e to the Request as descr* ed above.
The procftction of said documents shall �1Y satisfy and all - ! .
�' o e District s disclosure
obligation: In response to the Request.
If YOu have any questions regard e above . the Distric efforts
to co � e Request,
please e l free to contact t yon earliest convey ' epee.
S s Ce I
Robert A. DeLj
General �aiaage
East Valley
t4oWater District
Staff Report
Meeting Date: October 25, 2011
TO: Board of Directors
SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System
Improvement Project
SUMMARY:
Issue — The District is proposing to adopt a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company
Water System Improvement Project as required by the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Recommendation — Staff recommends that the Board of Directors conduct a public
hearing and consider adopting the Mitigated Negative
Declaration at the conclusion of the public hearing
Fiscal Impact — There is no fiscal impact for adopting a Mitigated Negative
Declaration. However, cost related to preparing the document,
developing plans and specifications and the actual construction
cost going forward will all be reimbursed by the State through
the use of grant funding or Baseline Gardens would be required
to reimburse the District for any cost spent on this project.
Previous Related Action — On May 24, 2011, the Board approved moving forward with the
Initial Study to be prepared by Tom Dodson and Associates,
accepted the Engineering Report prepared by W. J. McKeever
and signed an agreement with Baseline Gardens Mutual Water
Company.
BACKGROUND
Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company (Baseline Gardens) along with the California Department
of Public Health (CDPH) asked the East Valley Water District to be the lead agency and apply for
grant funding in order to construct a new water system to be able to serve all the customers of
Baseline Gardens. The Board agreed to this request and entered into an agreement with Baseline
Gardens on May 24, 2011. As part of the grant funding application, the District must comply with
the requirements of CEQA prior to submitting the application. Attached to this report is the Initial
SR# 0034
Study for East Valley Water District's Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System
Improvement Project, the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration form, the
Notice of Completion & Environmental Document Transmitta form and the East Valley Water
District Mitigated Negative Declaration (to be signed after adoption by the Board). These documents
together including Board adoption will meet the requirements of'(-' 9),A.
DISCUSSION
Baseline Gardens is a medium sized mutual water company that was incorporated in April 1925 to
provide domestic water service to an area that is mainly bounded by Baseline on the south, Barton
Road on the west, Pacific Street on the north and Conejo Dricc to the east. The area served by
Baseline Gardens consists of 448 parcels mostly within San Bernardino County with a few parcels
within the city limits of the City of San Bernardino. Most of the parcels served are residential with a
few parcels along Baseline road that are commercial. Baseline Gardens is within the jurisdiction of
East Valley Water District with approximately half the homes beir;g provided sewer service (the other
half is on septic systems).
Last summer Baseline Gardens lost their two current wells to water contamination as they both
recorded high levels of Nitrate and /or Perchlorate. The CDPI I required Baseline Gardens to shut
down the wells and utilize their emergency connection to the City of San Bernardino. Baseline
Garden's water system is old and does not meet current water standards with little to no fire
protection, lack of isolation valves and small diameter water lines. Baseline Gardens has four wells
that either have failed due to water contamination (3) or declining water levels (1). Baseline Gardens
does not have the capacity to repair their system nor bring it to current water standards.
The deadline to apply for grant funding is October 31, 2011. The application is complete with the
exception of the CEQA documentation. Tom Dodson & Associates have prepared the required
documentation at the request of the District. As required by CEO A. a public hearing must be held so
that the Board may hear from concerned citizens regarding this project. The public hearing must
occur after a 30 day comment period that starts with advertisement in a local newspaper. The 30 day
comment period ends on October 20, 2011. Unless there are unusual and significant comments by
the public during the Public hearing, staff recommends the Board adopts the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
Respectfully Submitted,, Ap rov d by,
Ron Buehwald Robert A. Del,oacl,
District Engineer Interim General Manager
Attachments
SR# 0034
INITIAL STUDY
FOR
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S
BASELINE GARDENS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Prepared for:
East Valley Water District
3654 East Highland Avenue, Suite 18
Highland, California 92346
Prepared by:
Tom Dodson & Associates
2150 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, California 92405
(909) 882 -3612
September 2011
East Valley Water District's Baseline Gardens Mutual
Water Company Water System Improvement Project INITIAL STUDY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION. .... .... .. ....... .............................................. _ . .................................... 1
Project Location and Setting .... .... .................................. ...... ....... . ... .... ............................... 1
Purposeand Need ................... ................................ _ ... .... ............................... 1
ProjectObjectives .................... .. .......................... ........ .._....... ...... I.......................... 1
ProjectAlternatives .................... ...... ._...... ._...... — ..... ............ __ ................................... 2
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED ...... ... ... ...__.. ....................... ......... 5
DETERMINATION ............ ............. .... ._.._ ._._............ ............... .. .... _-. ........................... ...... 5
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
I.
Aesthetics ...................... ... ................................................... _._
... . ............................... 6
II.
Agriculture and Forestry Resources ..... .........................._ ..
.. ....... .._......................... 8
III.
Air Quality ............................................ ...............................
..... ............................... 9
IV.
Biological Resources ... .. .............. ............................ ... .
............................ 23
V.
Cultural Resources ......... ......... ......... _
. ................... 25
VI.
Geology and Soils ..... ....................................... .............. ....
_.. .... .. ... I....................... 27
VII.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ............................................. _ .
_ ...... ............................... 29
VIII.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials .................................. ._ ... .
_...... ............................... 30
IX.
Hydrology and Water Quality ............................................ .... .
........ ............................... 33
X.
Land Use and Planning .... __...... .......... ............................... . ._
..... ............................... 36
XI.
Mineral Resources ........... ... ._...................................... ...... ..
..... ............................... 37
XII.
Noise ............................. ._ .................................. .......... ..... .
_ .............. 38
XIII.
Population and Housing . _ ............. ............................... ... _._.
....... 41
XIV.
Public Services ............. ... ............................................... ... _
_. .... I ........ ..................... 42
XV.
Recreation .................... .. .................. ............................... _
.............................. 43
XVI.
Transportation / Traffic .......................... ............................... . _
.............................. 44
XVII.
Utilities and Service Systems ......................... .._............. ._.. __
__. ........... I ............ ....... 46
XVIII.
Mandatory Findings of Significance ...... ............................... ._
. ........ 48
SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES ........... ....._ ................... ___
.................................. 50
REFERENCES............................ _............... ..........................
_ ............................... 53
TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES Page J
East Valley Water District's Baseline Gardens Mutual
Water Company Water System Improvement Project INITIAL STUDY
TABLES
Table III -1
Table III -2
Table III -3
Table III -4
Table III -5
Table III -6
Table III -7
Table III -8
Table III -9
Table III -10
Table III -1'1
Table VII -1
FIGURES
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
Ambient Air Quality Standards ................................................ ...............................
Health Effects of Major Criteria Pollutants ............................... ...............................
Fontana Air Quality Monitoring Summary ............................... ...............................
South Coast Air Basin Emissions Forecasts ........................... ...............................
Maximum Daily Unmitigated Construction Emissions for Tank Demolition (2013)
Maximum Daily Unmitigated Construction Emissions for Well Closure (2013) ......
Maximum Daily Unmitigated Construction Emissions for Well Closure,
Two Concurrent Wells (2013) .............................................. ...............................
Maximum Daily Unmitigated Construction Emissions for Pipeline
Installation( 2013) ................................................................. ...............................
Maximum Daily Unmitigated Construction Emissions for Pipeline Installation,
Two Concurrent Installation Crews ( 2013) ........................... ...............................
Attainment Status for Criteria Pollutants ................................. ...............................
Annual Unmitigated Construction Emissions .......................... ...............................
Maximum Unmitigated COZ Equivalent Construction Emissions
Regional Location
Site Location
Improvement District Boundary Map
Appendix 1 —Air Quality
Appendix 2 — Biological Resources
Appendix 3 -- Cultural Resources
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TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES Page lil
East Valley Water District's Baseline Gardens Mutual
Water Company Water System Improvement Project INITIAL STUDY
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
BASELINE GARDENS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Proiect Location and Settin
The proposed project is located within unincorporated San Bernardino County, with the
exception of a few parcels that are located within the corporate limits of the City of San
Bernardino. The project site is generally located south of Pacific Street, north of Baseline
Street, east of Dwight Way, and west of the City's drainage channel in between Canyon Road
and Barton Street. Refer to Figure 1, Regional Location and Fici_i -e 2, Site Location.
The area served by the existing Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company (Baseline Gardens)
consists of lots originally included in the four Baseline Gardens subdivisions. These sub-
divisions originally contained 96 lots ranging in size from approx rnately 36,000 square feet (SF)
to 40,000 SF in size. Most of these lots have been further subdiv'ded, so the area now contains
448 parcels that require water service. Refer to Figure 3, Improvement District Boundary Map.
The parcels located within the project site are mostly residential .Ises, with some commercial
uses located in the area directly north of Baseline Street. The majority of the project site is built
out with very few vacant parcels
Purpose and Need
The purpose of the project is to replace the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company water
system with a new East Valley Water District (EVWD) system. EVbVD will assume responsibility
for supplying water to the residents of the Company's service area and will replace the whole
water system with one that meets current EVWD design standards.
The Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company was incorporated in April 1925 to provide
domestic water service to an area that was to become the Baseline Gardens Subdivisions. The
plans for the existing Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company distribution system are untitled
and undated. The plans do not show any service laterals or meters The system does not meet
State Department of Health Standards. There is little to no fire protection provided by the
system. In addition, the quality of the water provided by Base ine Gardens has been below
acceptable levels. The source of water for the system previously consisted of up to four wells,
all of which will be abandoned. The use of the second well has been discontinued because of
unacceptable levels of nitrate and per chlorate concentrations. Currently, water to the project
area is supplied by a temporary intertie to the City of San Bernardino system. The need is to
provide a safe supply of domestic water to an area that is currently _Inderserved.
Proiect Objectives
The objective of the proposed project is to provide safe, efficie -t, and reliable domestic water
service to those property owners that were previously serviced by Baseline Gardens.
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Project Alternatives
This section describes the proposed action and the project alternatives that were developed to
meet the identified need through accomplishing the project purposes outlined above, while
avoiding or minimizing environmental impacts. The alternatives considered in this document
consist of the "Preferred Alternative" and the "No -Build Alternative." Because of the existing
Baseline Gardens water system and the objective of improving the water service and water
quality by replacing the existing system, provided to those living in the area, there is no feasible
or reasonable alternative to the proposed project. These alternatives are discussed internal to
the description of the Preferred Alternative presented in the following text.
Preferred! Alternative Project Characteristics
The proposed project would consist of the construction of water mains, fire hydrants, service
laterals, pipelines, gate valves, and water meters to meet the standards and specifications of
the East Valley Water District. These improvements would provide safe, efficient, and reliable
domestic water service to those property owners that were previously serviced by Baseline
Gardens.
The proposed project would consist of the construction of the following improvements to the
standards and specifications of the East Valley Water District:
• Construct an 8 -inch water main, service laterals, and fire hydrants in the following
streets:
➢ Barton Street
➢ Perris Hill Road
➢ Tippecanoe Street
➢ Garden Drive
➢ Conejo Drive
➢ Fairfax Drive.
• Connect the proposed water mains listed above into EVWD's existing 8 -inch and 12 -inch
mains at Baseline Street.
• Construct an 8 -inch water main within Pacific Street from Barton Street east to an
existing 8 -inch main approximately 200 feet west of the intersection of Pacific Street and
Dwight Way. It will be necessary to bore a casing under the existing Flood Control
Channel in Pacific Street between Conejo Drive and Fairfax Drive.
• All water mains would be 8 or 12 -inch ductile iron pipes per EVWD Standard Specifi-
cation 2.04.
• All fire hydrants would be designed per EVWD Standard Specification 2.08.
• All gate valves would be designed per EVWD Standard Specification 2.06.
• All water service would be designed per EVWD Standard Specification 2.15.
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• All water meters would be designed per EVWD Standard Specification 2.17.
• Demolish the existing 300,000 - gallon steel storage tank.
• Properly destroy all existing wells in accordance with State standards.
Existing Site Conditions
Existing improvements within the service area consist of the following:
• Street paving of north /south streets, generally 24 feet in width with scattered areas of
widening.
• Pacific Street was recently rebuilt to a 60 -foot curb separation within an 84 -foot right -of-
way.
• Baseline Street consists of varying levels of improvement with curb and gutter in most
areas and sidewalk in some areas.
• Southern California Gas Company has gas mains within all of the streets in the service
area.
• The City of San Bernardino has an 8 -inch water main in "acific Street.
• EVWD has existing 8 -inch sewer mains in Perris Hill Road, Tippecanoe Street and
Conejo Drive and an 8 -inch and 12 -inch sewer main in Baseline Street.
• EVWD has an existing 8 -inch and 12 -inch water main in Baseline Street.
• Electric and telephone facilities are mostly overhead.
• The Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company has an existing system in the area. The
existing water distribution system consists of mains, 6- nch in size in Barton Street,
Perris Hill Road, Tippecanoe Street, Garden Drive, Conejo Drive, and Fairfax Drive, and
a 10 -inch main located in Pacific Street and north of Baselne Street.
The current system would remain in service until such time as the existing services could be
transferred to the new system. The existing pipelines would be abandoned in place when
service is shifted over to the new EVWD pipelines.
Construction Scenario
1. The District will demolish the existing 300,000 - gallon steel storage tank located at the
north end of Garden Drive This will involve a crane and Fader to dismantle the tank for
recycling or disposal. To remove the solid waste produced by demolition, it is estimated
that 20 truck trips will be required. EVWD will recycle those storage tank materials that
can be recycled and dispose of any remaining waste material in regional landfills
permitted to handle the construction debris generated from this site. Once the reservoir
is removed, the site will be regarded and the site stabil zed with mix of hardscape and
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landscape materials. Demolition of the storage tank is estimated to require one week. A
total of five employees will be required to carry out the demolition, excluding the truck
drivers.
All of the remaining wells will be properly destroyed. This will require the well bore to be
filled with concrete back to the ground level and the well sites will then be graded and
stabilized for permanent closure. It is assumed that an estimated 10 truck trips to each
Well site will be required to deliver the concrete required to properly close each well site.
Destruction of each well is estimated to require one week. A total of five employees will
be required to carry out each well closure, excluding the truck drivers.
3. A total of 18,480 feet of new pipeline will be installed by a contractor selected by EVWD.
This will include installing the pipeline trenches to depths ranging from a few feet up to
10 feet; placing the pipe in the trenches; backfilling the trenches; and repaving the
roadways. A small volume of excavated soil will require export from the proposed
trenches. EVWD anticipates installing up to 500 lineal feet of pipeline per day. The
District may utilize more than one contractor pipeline installation crew at the same time.
It is assumed that all of the pipelines can be replaced within 90 days. Each pipeline
installation crew is estimated to require up to ten employees. A total of 15 pipeline
delivery truck trips will provide all of the required pipeline, hydrants, valves, etc.
Surrounding Land Uses
Surrounding current land uses include:
North: Residential, institutional, and commercial uses
South: Residential and commercial uses
East: Residential uses
West: Flood Control Channel and residential uses
No Build Alternative
The proposed project would consist of the construction of water mains, service laterals,
pipelines, gate valves, and water meters to meet the standards and specifications of the East
Valley Water District. These improvements would provide safe, efficient, and reliable domestic
water service to those property owners that were previously serviced by Baseline Gardens. A
No Build Alternative would fail to deliver safe and reliable domestic water services to the project
area, and therefore, would not meet the goals and objectives of the project. However, a No-
Build alternative would eliminate the short-term costs and adverse effects on the environment
from constructing the facility and the long -term effects and costs of operation and maintenance.
These short- and long -term changes in environmental effects compared to the Preferred
Alternative will be fully described in this environmental document.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as ndicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
■ Aesthetics
u Biological Resources
I Greenhouse Gas Emissions
i i Land Use / Planning
n Population / Housing
■ Transportation / Traffic
Agriculture and Forestry Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Mineral Resources
Public Services
Utilities / Service Systems
DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation the following finding is made:
• Air Quality
• Geology / Soils
• Hydrology & Water Quality
• Noise
Recreation
• Mandatory Findings of
Significance
Signature (prepared by)
Signature
Date
Date
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The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on tl•e environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
Although the proposed project could have a significant effect of the environment, there will not
X
be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or
agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE C ECLARATION will be
prepared.
The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
The proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact' or "potentially significant
unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately
analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required but it must analyze only the
effects that remain to be addressed.
Although the proposed project could have a significant effect 01 the environment, because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequate in an earlier EIR or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed prcjeci nothing further is required.
Signature (prepared by)
Signature
Date
Date
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a &b. Less Than Significant Impact — The proposed pipeline alignment is located within existing road
rights -of -way within a developed, urban community. Limited above ground structures would
result from the implementation of the proposed project, including new fire hydrants and air
release valves. Therefore, due to the low height of these above ground components, the
proposed project would not have an impact on a scenic vista. No scenic resources, such as
historical buildings, trees, or rock outcropping, are anticipated to be removed as part of the
proposed project. The County of San Bernardino's General Plan indicates that there are no
designated scenic highways or eligible State scenic routes within the project area or surrounding
vicinity. In addition, construction activities and equipment are common within the roadway
alignment, so the short-term construction impacts are not considered to be a significant aesthetic
impact.
C. Less Than Significant Impact — Construction activities associated with the proposed project will
temporarily alter the existing visual character and quality of the proposed project site and
surrounding area. The proposed project site will be returned to pre - project conditions following
construction and installation of the proposed pipelines. Therefore, although project construction
activities will result in the alteration of the existing visual character of the proposed project
alignment over the short-term, the proposed project is not expected to permanently or
substantially degrade the visual character or quality of the proposed site and its surroundings. No
significant impact is expected, and no mitigation is required.
d. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — No permanent lighting is proposed as part of
the- project. All construction is proposed to occur during daylight hours. However, if evening
construction is carried out, artificial lights may be used during the pipeline construction and
installation. The following mitigation will be required in order to mitigate potentially significant
impacts.
1 -1 Night lighting will be located and shielded so as to avoid creating a nuisance to
nearby residents. Light from night lighting shall not spill off the site onto
adjacent occupied structures.
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Potentially
Less Than
Significant with
Less Than
No Impact or
Significant Impact
Mitigation
Significant Impact
Does Not Apply
Incorporated
I. AESThIETICS: Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
X
vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
X
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual
character or quality of the site and its
X
surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or
glare which would adversely affect day or
X
nighttime views in the area?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a &b. Less Than Significant Impact — The proposed pipeline alignment is located within existing road
rights -of -way within a developed, urban community. Limited above ground structures would
result from the implementation of the proposed project, including new fire hydrants and air
release valves. Therefore, due to the low height of these above ground components, the
proposed project would not have an impact on a scenic vista. No scenic resources, such as
historical buildings, trees, or rock outcropping, are anticipated to be removed as part of the
proposed project. The County of San Bernardino's General Plan indicates that there are no
designated scenic highways or eligible State scenic routes within the project area or surrounding
vicinity. In addition, construction activities and equipment are common within the roadway
alignment, so the short-term construction impacts are not considered to be a significant aesthetic
impact.
C. Less Than Significant Impact — Construction activities associated with the proposed project will
temporarily alter the existing visual character and quality of the proposed project site and
surrounding area. The proposed project site will be returned to pre - project conditions following
construction and installation of the proposed pipelines. Therefore, although project construction
activities will result in the alteration of the existing visual character of the proposed project
alignment over the short-term, the proposed project is not expected to permanently or
substantially degrade the visual character or quality of the proposed site and its surroundings. No
significant impact is expected, and no mitigation is required.
d. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — No permanent lighting is proposed as part of
the- project. All construction is proposed to occur during daylight hours. However, if evening
construction is carried out, artificial lights may be used during the pipeline construction and
installation. The following mitigation will be required in order to mitigate potentially significant
impacts.
1 -1 Night lighting will be located and shielded so as to avoid creating a nuisance to
nearby residents. Light from night lighting shall not spill off the site onto
adjacent occupied structures.
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With the implementation of the above mitigation measure, no significant night lighting or glare
impact is forecast to occur as a result of implementing the propcsed project.
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Sign a¢ant with
fl I ga -.i mn
Less Than
significant Impact
No Impact or
Does Not Apply
Im:orpo -ted
II. AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts
to agricultural resources are significant environ-
mental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the
California Dept. of Conservation as an optional
model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture
and farmland. In determining whether impacts to
forest resources, including timberland, are signi-
X
ficant environmental effects, lead agencies may
refer to information compiled by the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
regarding the state's inventory of forest land, I
including the Forest and Range Assessment
Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment
project; and forest carbon measurement metho-
dology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by
the California Air Resources Board. Would the
project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or
Farmland of Statewide Importance ,`Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
X
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
j
the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use
X
or a Williamson Act contract?
c) Conflict with existing zoning for or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)',, timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code section
X
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by Government Code
section 51104(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion
X
of forest land to non - forest use?
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to
X
non- agricultural use or conversion of forest land
to non- forest use?
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a -e. No Impact — According to the San Bernardino County General Plan, agricultural use within the
County has declined due to the effects of urban expansion, declining viability, decreasing air
quality, and increasing water costs. Further, the majority of agricultural development within the
County is located within the vicinity of the cities of Chino and Ontario in the west end of the valley,
and in the cities of Highland and Redlands in the east end of the valley. According to the FMMP
San Bernardino County Important Farmland 2008 Map, the proposed project area is located on
land designated as Urban and Built Up land. No agricultural activities or lands designated for
agricultural use exist near the project site. No known Williamson Act contract land exists on or
near the project site. No forest land or timberland exists on or near the project site. Therefore,
the proposed project has no potential to Farmland to non - agricultural use or forest land to non -
forest use.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
Background
The proposed project is located within the South Coast Air Basin (SoCAB). The South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) has jurisdiction over air quality issues and regulations within the SCAB.
To evaluate this project's potential effects on air quality, the "Air (Duality Impact Analysis, Baseline
Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System Improvement Projec�' was prepared by JE Compliance
Services, Inc. ( JECSI Report). Data contained in the JECSI Report contain a forecast of the potential
impacts to air quality from implementing this project. The JECSI Repo" is included as Appendix 1 of this
document.
METEOROLOGY CLIMATE
The climate of western San Bernardino County, as with all of Southern California, is governed largely by
the strength and location of the semi - permanent high pressure center over the Pacific Ocean and the
moderating effects of the nearby vast oceanic heat reservoir. Local c imatic conditions are characterized
by very warm summers, mild winters, infrequent rainfall, moderate daytime on -shore breezes, and
comfortable humidity. Unfortunately the same climatic conditions th at create such a desirable living
climate combine to severely restrict the ability of the local atmosphere to disperse the large volumes of air
pollution generated by the population and industry attracted in part by the climate.
The project site is situated in an area where the pollutants generated in coastal portions of the Los
Angeles basin undergo photochemical reactions and then move inland across the project site during the
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Potentially
Less Then
Slgrir art with
Less Than
No Impact or Doe.
Significant Impact
NiiglaCOn
Significant Impact
Not Apply
Incorarated
III. AIR QUALITY: Where available.. the
significance criteria established by the applicable
air quality management or air pollution control
district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
K
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
K
violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant fo, which the
project region is non - attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
K
standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
X
pollutant concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a
X
substantial number of people?
SUBSTANTIATION:
Background
The proposed project is located within the South Coast Air Basin (SoCAB). The South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) has jurisdiction over air quality issues and regulations within the SCAB.
To evaluate this project's potential effects on air quality, the "Air (Duality Impact Analysis, Baseline
Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System Improvement Projec�' was prepared by JE Compliance
Services, Inc. ( JECSI Report). Data contained in the JECSI Report contain a forecast of the potential
impacts to air quality from implementing this project. The JECSI Repo" is included as Appendix 1 of this
document.
METEOROLOGY CLIMATE
The climate of western San Bernardino County, as with all of Southern California, is governed largely by
the strength and location of the semi - permanent high pressure center over the Pacific Ocean and the
moderating effects of the nearby vast oceanic heat reservoir. Local c imatic conditions are characterized
by very warm summers, mild winters, infrequent rainfall, moderate daytime on -shore breezes, and
comfortable humidity. Unfortunately the same climatic conditions th at create such a desirable living
climate combine to severely restrict the ability of the local atmosphere to disperse the large volumes of air
pollution generated by the population and industry attracted in part by the climate.
The project site is situated in an area where the pollutants generated in coastal portions of the Los
Angeles basin undergo photochemical reactions and then move inland across the project site during the
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daily sea breeze cycle. The resulting smog at times gives western San Bernardino County some of the
worst air cuality in all of California. Fortunately, significant air quality improvement in the last decade
suggests that healthful air quality may someday be attained despite the limited regional meteorological
dispersion potential.
Winds across the project area are an important meteorological parameter because they control both the
initial rate of dilution of locally generated air pollutant emissions as well as controlling their regional
trajectory. Winds across the project site display a very unidirectional onshore flow from the southwest -
west that is strongest in summer with a weaker offshore return flow from the northeast that is strongest on
winter nights when the land is colder than the ocean. The onshore winds during the day average about
10 mph while the offshore flow is often calm or drifts slowly westward at 13 mph.
During the daytime, any locally generated air emissions are readily transported northeastward toward
Cajon Pass without generating any localized air quality impacts. The nocturnal drainage winds which
move slowly across the area have some potential for localized stagnation, but fortunately, these winds
have their origin in the adjacent mountains where background pollution levels are low such that any
localized contributions do not create any unhealthful impacts.
In conjunction with the two characteristic wind regimes that affect the rate and orientation of horizontal
pollutant transport, there are two similarly distinct types of temperature inversions that control the vertical
depth through which pollutants are mixed. The summer on -shore flow is capped by a massive dome of
warm, sinking air which caps a shallow layer of cooler ocean air. These marine /subsidence inversions act
like a giant lid over the basin. They allow for local mixing of emissions, but they confine the entire
polluted air mass within the basin until it escapes into the desert or along the thermal chimneys formed
along heated mountain slopes.
In winter, when the air near the ground cools while the air aloft remains warm, radiation inversions are
formed that trap low -level emissions such as automobile exhaust near their source. As background levels
of primary vehicular exhaust rise during the seaward return flow, the combination of rising non -local
baseline levels plus emissions trapped locally by these radiation inversions creates micro -scale air
pollution "hot spots" near freeways, shopping centers and other traffic concentrations in coastal areas of
the Los Angeles Basin. Because the nocturnal airflow across the project site has its origin in very lightly
developed areas of the San Bernardino Mountains, background pollution levels at night in winter are very
low in the project vicinity. Localized air pollution contributions are insufficient to create a "hot spot"
potential when superimposed upon the clean nocturnal baseline. The combination of winds and
inversions are critical determinants in leading to degraded air quality in summer, and the generally good
air quality in winter in the project area.
Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS)
To gauge the significance of the air quality impacts of the proposed Baseline Gardens Water System
Improvement Project, those impacts, together with existing background air quality levels, must be
compared to the applicable ambient air quality standards. These standards are the levels of air quality
considered safe, with an adequate margin of safety, to protect the public health and welfare. They are
designed to protect those people most susceptible to further respiratory distress such as asthmatics, the
elderly, very young children, people already weakened by other disease or illness, and persons engaged
in strenuous work or exercise, called "sensitive receptors." Healthy adults can tolerate occasional
exposure to air pollutant concentrations considerably above these minimum standards before adverse
effects are observed. Recent research has shown, however, that chronic exposure to ozone (the primary
ingredient in photochemical smog) may lead to adverse respiratory health even at concentrations close to
the ambient standard.
National AAQS were established in 1971 for six pollution species with states retaining the option to add
other pollutants, require more stringent compliance, or to include different exposure periods. The initial
attainment deadline of 1977 was extended several times in air quality problem areas like Southern
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California. In 2003, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adcpted a rule which extended and
established a new attainment deadline for ozone for the year 2021. Because the State of California had
established AAQS several years before the federal action and because of unique air quality problems
introduced by the restrictive dispersion meteorology, there is consider�:b e difference between state and
national clean air standards. Those standards currently in effect in California are shown in Table III -1.
Sources and health effects of various pollutants are shown in Table III 2
The Federal Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990 required that the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) review all national AAQS in light of currently known health effects. EPA was charged with
modifying existing standards or promulgating new ones where approprieae EPA subsequently developed
standards for chronic ozone exposure (8+ hours per day) and for very s gall diameter particulate matter
(called "PM- 2.5 "). New national AAQS were adopted in 1997 for these pol utants.
Planning and enforcement of the federal standards for PM -2.5 and for ,zone (8 -hour) were challenged by
trucking and manufacturing organizations. In a unanimous decision, trie U.S. Supreme Court ruled that
EPA did not require specific congressional authorization to adopt national clean air standards. The Court
also ruled that health -based standards did not require preparation of a cost- benefit analysis. The Court
did find, however, that there was some inconsistency between existing and "new" standards in their
required attainment schedules. Such attainment - planning schedule 'rcxnsistencies centered mainly on
the 8 -hour ozone standard. EPA subsequently agreed to downgrade the attainment designation for a
large number of communities to "non- attainment" for the 8 -hour ozone stardard.
Because the SoCAB was far from attaining the 1 hour federal standard the 8 -hour ozone non - attainment
designation did not substantially alter the attainment planning process Fps noted above, the compliance
deadline for meeting the 8 -hour ozone standard has been extended to 2021.
Evaluation of the most current data on the health effects of inhalation df fine particulate matter prompted
the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to recommend adoption of the statewide PM -2.5 standard that
is more stringent than the federal standard. This standard was adopted in 2002. The State PM -2.5
standard is more of a goal in that it does not have specific attainment plarning requirements like a federal
clean air standard, but only requires continued progress towards attainment
Similarly, the ARB extensively evaluated health effects of ozone exposure. A new state standard for an
8 -hour ozone exposure was adopted in 2005, which mirrors the federal standard. The California 8 -hour
ozone standard of 0.07 ppm is more stringent than the federal 8 -hour 'standard of 0.08 ppm. The state
standard, however, does not have a specific attainment deadline. California air quality jurisdictions are
required to make steady progress towards attaining state standards, but there are no hard deadlines or
any consequences of non - attainment. During the same re- evaluator process, the ARB adopted an
annual state standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) that is more stringert than the corresponding federal
standard, and strengthened the state 1 -hour NO2 standard.
As part of EPA's 2002 consent decree on clean air standards, a futhei review of airborne particulate
matter (PM) and human health was initiated. A substantial modification cl federal clean air standards for
PM was promulgated in 2006. Standards for PM -2.5 were strengthened, a new class of PM in the 2.5 to
10 micron size was created, some PM -10 standards were revoked, and a distinction between rural and
urban air quality was adopted.
Of the standards shown in Table III -1, those for ozone (03) and part c.ilate matter (PM -10 and PM -2.5)
are exceeded at times in the South Coast Air Basin. They are called "non- attainment pollutants."
Because of the variations in both the regional meteorology and in arenawide differences in levels of air
pollution emissions, patterns of non - attainment have strong spatial ane temporal differences.
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Table 111 -1
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
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g S�
Ca' Ifornl'a Standards, 1 ,
5 National Standards
Pollutant
v�
, .
r
"onr,
Cen ration'., met od
f -
Primary Secondary Method
-
,
1 Hour
0.09 ppm
_
(180 pglm3)
Ultraviolet
Same as
Ultraviolet
Ozone (03)
Photometry
Primary
Photometry
8 Hour
0.070 ppm
0.075 ppm
Standard
(137 pg 1m3)
(147 pg /m3)
24 Hour
50 pg /m3
150 pg /m3
Respirable
Gravimetric or
Same as
Inertial Separation
Particulate
Annual
Beta Attenuation
Revoked
Primary
and Gravimetric
Matter (PM-'10)
Arithmetic
20 pg /m3
(2006)
Standard
Analysis
Mean
24 Hour
No Separate State Standard
35 pg 1m3
Fine
Same as
Inertial Separation
Particulate
Annual
Gravimetric or Beta
Primary
and Gravimetric
Matter (PM -2:.5)
Arithmetic
2 pglm3
Attenuation
15 pg /m3
Standard
Analysis
Mean
8 Hour
9.0 ppm
9 ppm
(10 mg /m3)
(10 mg1m3)
Non- Dispersive
Carbon
Non - Dispersive
None Infrared Photometry
Monoxide
1 Hour
20 ppm
Infrared Photometry
(NDIR)
(CO)
(23 mg /m3)
(NDIR)
8 Hour
6 ppm
(Lake'iahoe)
(7 mg /m3)
rO.053 jppm
Annual
Arithmetic
0.030 ppm
Nitrogen
Mean
(56 pg /m3)
Gas Phase
Same as
Gas Phase
Dioxide (NO2)
Chemiluminescence
Primary
Chemiluminescence
0.18 ppm
Standard
1 Hour
(338 pg /m3
_
30 -Day
1.5 pg /m3
—
—
—
Average
Lead
Atomic Absorption
Same as
High Volume
Calendar
Quarter
_
1.5 pg 1m3
Primary
Sampler and Atomic
Standard
Absorption
Annual
0.030 ppm
Arithmetic
—
(80 pglm3)
_
Mean
Spectrophotometry
24 Hour
0.04 ppm
0.14 ppm
_
(Paraosaniline
Sulfur Dioxide
(105 pg /m3)
Ultraviolet
(365 pg1m3)
Method)
(SO2)
Fluorescence
3 Hour
—
_
0.5 ppm
(1300 pg /m3)
1 Hour
0.25 ppm
—
_
—
(655 pg /m3)
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Visibility
(0.07 -30 miles or more for Lake Tahoe)
Reducing
8 Hour
due to particles when relative humidity
Particles
is less than 70 percent. Method: Beta
No
Attenuatlor and Transmittance through
Filter Tape.
Federal
Sulfates
24 Hour
25 pg 1m3
Ion Chromatography
Standards
Hydrogen
0.03 ppm
Ultraviolet
Sulfide
i Hour
(42 pq m3)
Fluorescence
Vinyl
2q Hour
0.01 Perri
Gas
Chloride 6
(26 pg /m3)
Chromatography
Source: California Air Resources Board (05126/08)
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Table III -2
HEALTH EFFECTS OF MAJOR CRITERIA POLLUTANTS
Pollutan
Saur�es ,. "�
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Carbon Monoxide
Incomplete combustion of fuels and other
Reduced tolerance for exercise. Impair -
carbon- containing substances, such as
ment of mental function. Impairment of
motor vehicle exhaust. Natural events,
fetal development. Death at high levels of
such as decomposition of organic matter.
exposure. Aggravation of some heart
disease (angina).
Nitrogen Dioxide
Motor vehicle exhaust. High temperature
Aggravation of respiratory illness. Reduced
stationary combustion. Atmospheric
visibility. Reduced plant growth. Formation
reactions.
of acid rain.
Ozone
Atmospheric reaction of organic gases with
Aggravation of respiratory and cardio-
nitrogen oxides in sunlight.
vascular diseases. Irritation of eyes.
Impairment of cardiopulmonary function.
Plant leaf injury.
Lead
Contaminated soil.
Impairment of blood function and nerve
construction. Behavioral and hearing
problems in children.
Fine Particulate
Stationary combustion of solid fuels.
Reduced lung function. Aggravation of the
Matter (PIV 10)
Construction activities. Industrial
effects of gaseous pollutants. Aggravation
processes. Atmospheric chemical
of respiratory and cardiorespiratory
reactions.
diseases. Increased cough and chest dis-
comfort. Soiling. Reduced visibility.
Fine Particulate
Fuel combustion in motor vehicles,
Increases respiratory disease. Lung
Matter (PNI25)
equipment, and industrial sources.
damage. Cancer and premature death.
Residential and agricultural burning.
Reduces visibility and results in surface
Industrial processes. Also, formed from
soiling.
photochemical reactions of other pollutants,
including NOx, sulfur oxides, and organics.
Sulfur Dioxide
Combustion of sulfur- containing fossil fuels.
Aggravation of respiratory diseases
Smelting of sulfur- bearing metal ores.
(asthma, emphysema). Reduced lung
Industrial processes.
function. Irritation of eyes. Reduced
visibility. Plant injury. Deterioration of
metals, textiles, leather, finishes, coating,
etc.
Source: California Air Resources Board, 2002
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Baseline Air Quality
Existing levels of ambient air quality and historical trends and projections in the project area are best
documented from measurements made near the project site. The So_t'h Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) operates a moritoring station in Fontana (Central San Bernardino) that measures the
complete spectrum of gaseous and particulate pollutants for which there are clean air standards From
these data resources, one can well infer that baseline air quality levels veer the project site are improving,
but occasionally unhealthful. Full attainment may still be many years array
Table III -3 summarizes the last six years of published monitoring data from the Fontana station. Ozone
and particulates are seen to be the two most significant air quality concerns. Ozone, the primary
ingredient in photochemical smog, is obviously an important pollution problem in the area. About
3 percent of all days of the year experience a violation of the former national hourly ozone standard, and
slightly less than 14 percent of all days exceed the California 1 -hour standard. The 8 -hour state ozone
standard has been exceeded an average of 58 times a year in the past five years. The federal 8 -hour
standard is exceeded on slightly less than 9 percent of all days. For the last six years, ozone levels have
neither improved nor gotten noticeably worse. While ozone levels are still high, they are much lower than
10 to 20 years ago. Attainment of all clean air standards in the project vicinity is not likely to occur soon,
but the severity and frequency of violations is expected to continue to slowly decline during the current
decade.
In addition to gaseous air pollution concerns, San Bernardino County experiences frequent violations of
standards for 10- micron diameter respirable particulate matter (PM-',). High dust levels occur during
Santa Ana wind conditions, as well as from the trapped accumulation of soot, roadway dust and
byproducts of atmospheric chemical reactions during warm season da rs with poor visibility. Table III -3
shows that 42 percent of all days in the last six years in Fontana expe fenced a violation of the State
PM -10 standard. However, the three -times less stringent federal standard has not been exceed in the
past six years.
A substantial fraction of PM -10 is comprised of ultra -small diameter particulates capable of being inhaled
into deep lung tissue (PM -2.5). Peak annual PM -2.5 levels are sometimes almost as high as PM -10,
which includes PM -2.5 as a sub -set The year 2006 had the highest peak 24 -hour concentration for the
last six years while year 2008 has the lowest concentration. Both the frequency of violations of
particulate standards, as well as high percentage of PM -2.5, are air qual,ty concerns in the project area.
While many of the major ozone precursor emissions (automobiles, solvents, paints, etc.) have been
substantially reduced, most major PM -10 sources (construction dust, vehi; ular turbulence along roadway
shoulders, truck exhaust, etc.) have not been as effectively reduced. Prospects of ultimate attainment of
ozone standards are better than for particulate matter.
More localized pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, etc are very low near the project
site because background levels never exceed allowable levels. There is substantial excess dispersive
capacity to accommodate localized vehicular air pollutants such as NO;( or CO without any threat of
violating applicable AAQS.
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Table III -3
FONTANA AIR QUALITY MONITORING SUMMARY
(Days Standard were Exceeded and Maximum Observed Concentrations)
Po ufanflStandard
;�03
2004
2005
' 2006
A2007,
2008 `
,�
Ozone'
1 -Hour > 0.09 ppm (S)
65
48
49
47
40
55
1 -Hour > 0.12 pprn (F)"
26
7
9
12
-
-
8 -Hour> 0.07 ppm (S)
-
54
47
49
60
82
8 -Hour > 0.08 ppm (F)
48
28
28
29
19
35
Max. 1 -Hour Cone. (ppm)
0.176
0.149
0.150
0.160
0.144
0.162
Carbon Monoxide
1 -Hour > 20 ppm (S)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 -Hour > 9 ppm (S,F)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Max. 1 -Hour Conc. (ppm)
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
Max. EI -Hour Cone. (ppm)
2.1
3.3
2.1
2.0
1.8
1.9
Nitrogen Dioxide
1 -Hour > 0.18 ppm (S)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Max. 1 -Hour Cone. (ppm)
0.12
0.06
0.10
0.09
0.09
0.10
Inhalable Particulates (PM -10)
24 -Hour> 50 mg /m3 (S)
27150
29/61
29/60
31/60
14/58
15/60
24 -11oer > 150 mg /m3 (F)
0/50
0/61
0/60
0/60
0/58
0 /60
Max. 24 -Hour Cone. (ug /m3)
101
106
108
142
111
75
Ultra -Fine Particulates (PM-2. 5)3
24 -Hour > 65 pg /m3 (F)
3/118
1/104
1/109
0/107
1/102
0/112
24 -Hour > 35 pg /m3 (F)"
-
-
-
7/107
10/107
6/112
Max. 24 -Hour Cone. (pg /m3)
88.9
86.1
9618
53.7
77.5
49.0
Notes: ` standard revoked in 2006; " revised standard adopted in 2006
(S) - State ambient standard; (F) = Federal ambient standard
Source: Fontana Air Monitoring Station Data Summary (5197)
AIR QUALITY PLANNING
The Federal Clean Air Act (1977 Amendments) required that designated agencies in any area of the
nation not meeting national clean air standards must prepare a plan demonstrating the steps that would
bring the area into compliance with all national standards. The SoCAB could not meet the deadlines for
ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, or PM -10. In the SoCAB, the agencies designated by the
governor to develop regional air quality plans are the SCAQMD and the Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG). The two agencies first adopted an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) in
1979 and revised it several times as earlier attainment forecasts were shown to be overly optimistic.
The 1990 Federal Clean Air Act Amendment (CAAA) required that all states with air -sheds with "serious"
or worse ozone problems submit a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Amendments to the
SIP have been proposed, revised and approved over the past decade. The most current regional
attainment emissions forecast for ozone precursors (ROG and NOx) and for carbon monoxide (CO) and
for particulate matter are shown in Table III -4. Substantial reductions in emissions of ROG, NOx and CO
are forecast to continue throughout the next several decades. Unless new particulate control programs
are implemented, PM -10 and PM -2.5 are forecast to slightly increase.
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Table III-4
SOUTH COAST AIR BASIN EMISSIONS FORECASTS
(emissions in tons /day)
Pollutant
. "„ 12005 8
2010 6>
2015 °
X2020 °.
NOx
999
755
530
493
ROG
729
569
518
496
CO
4,129
2,950
2.472
2,198
PM -10
313
256
236
306
PM -2.5
112
103
1 33
105
Notes: ° Base Year
With current emissions reduction program and adopted growth `crecasts.
Source: California Air Resources Board, The 2008 California Almanac of Emissions and Air Quality
The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) adopted an updated clear air "blueprint" in August 2003.
The 2003 AQMP was approved by the EPA in 2004. The AQMP outlined the air pollution measures
needed to meet federal health -based standards for ozone by 2010 and fo- particulates (PM -10) by 2006.
The 2003 AQMP was based upon the federal one -hour ozone standard which was revoked late in 2005
and replaced by an 8 -hour federal standard. Because of the revocatior cf the hourly standard, a new air
quality planning cycle was initiated
With re- designation of the air basin as non - attainment for the 8 -hour ozone standard, a new attainment
plan was developed. This plan shifted most of the one -hour ozone standard attainment strategies to the
8 -hour standard. As previously noted, the attainment date will "slip" from 2010 to 2021. The updated
attainment plan also includes strategies for ultimately meeting the federal PM -2.5 standard.
Because projected attainment by 2021 requires control technologies that do not exist yet, the SCAQMD
has requested a voluntary "bump -up" from a "severe non - attainment" area `o an "extreme non - attainment"
designation. An extreme designation would allow a longer time period for these technologies to develop.
If attainment cannot be demonstrated within the specified deadline without relying on "black -box"
measures, EPA would be required to impose sanctions on the region.
The 2007 AQMP was adopted in June 2007, after extensive public review. The 2007 AQMP recognizes
the interaction between photochemical processes that create both czcne and the smallest airborne
particulates (PM -2.5). The 2007 AQMP is therefore a coordinatec plan for both pollutants. Key
emissions reductions strategies in the updated air quality plan include
Ultra -low emissions standards for both new and existing soure.es (including on- and off -road
heavy trucks, industrial and service equipment, locomotives, s'nlos and aircraft).
Accelerated fleet turnover to achieve benefits of cleaner engines.
Reformulation of consume- products.
Modernization and technology advancements from stationary sources (refineries, power plants,
etc.)
The Baseline Gardens Water System Improvement Project does not directly relate specifically to the
AQMP in that there are no specific air quality programs or regulaticns governing water projects. The
AQMP does, however, incorporate all the rules and regulations of the SCAQMD. These rules do include
requirements for the use of best available control measures (BACMs) fcr construction dust control. They
also contain requirements for enhanced exhaust emissions control on new and on retrofit diesel - powered
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on- and oft' -road equipment. There is, therefore, an indirect linkage between the proposed construction
activity and the AQMP through mandatory AQMD rules compliance.
a -c Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated —
Construction Emissions
Based on specific construction scenarios, JECSI evaluates construction /demolition scenarios for
the following activities: demolition and removal of the Baseline Gardens 300,000 gallon
deteriorated reservoir; closure of four existing wells; and installation of 18,480 feet of pipeline.
Please refer to Appendix 1 for the detailed construction scenarios for each of these activities.
Construction air pollutant emissions for each of these construction activities are summarized in
the following tables: Table III -5 (Tank Demolition Emissions); Table III -6 (Well Closure),
Table III -7 (Well Closure, two concurrent wells); Table III -8 (Pipeline Installation); and Table III -9
(Pipeline Installation, two concurrent installation crews).
The SCAQMD publishes screening levels to determine if a project is regionally significant.
Additionally, SCAQMD provides guidance on determining localized significance thresholds (LSTs)
for a project. SCAQMD provides mass rate LST look -up tables that are a function of the project
location, project size and sensitive receptor distance. For purposes of the evaluation, a site size
of one acre with a receptor distance of 25 meters was used for the demolition, well closure, and
pipeline phases of the project. Unmitigated construction emissions from the project are provided
in Table III -5 through Table III -9. Unmitigated emissions of criteria pollutants from the construc-
tion phase of the project do not exceed the regional significance thresholds or the LSTs.
Construction activity emissions will not exceed either regional or local SCAQMD significance
thresholds. Nuisance minimization requires use of available best management practices for dust
control. The mitigation measures summarized below for dust control and emissions reduction
shall be implemented by the contractor to achieve nuisance minimization.
111 -1 Using best available control measures during soil disturbance. The menu of
enhanced dust control measures includes the following:
Limit the disturbance "footprint" to as small an area as practical.
Water all active construction areas at least twice daily.
Cover all off -site haul trucks or maintain at least 2 feet of freeboard.
Pave or apply water up to four times daily to all unpaved parking or
staging areas.
Sweep or wash any site access points within 30 minutes of any visible
dirt deposition on any public roadway.
Cover or water twice daily any on -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or other
dusty material.
Suspend all operations on any unpaved surface if winds exceed 25 mph.
111 -2 When feasible, limit allowable idling to 5 minutes for trucks and heavy equip-
ment before shutting the equipment down.
111 -3 Utilize equipment whose engines are equipped with diesel oxidation catalysts
if available.
1114 Utilize diesel particulate filter on heavy equipment where feasible.
111 -5 Utilize Tier 3 rated diesel engines where possible.
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Operating Emissions
EVWD presently supplies water to the existing Baseline Gardens water delivery system. This
service will remain the same after the new pipelines are installed, so no new emissions will result
from future operations compared to the existing environnnen -al condition. It is possible that
energy requirements from future delivery of water under the neon, distribution system will require
less energy due to the larger size of the pipelines and to a reduction in water losses in the new
pipelines compared to the existing, aged system.
Federal Conformity Evaluation
The SoCAB is designated as a non - attainment area for PM10 PP,12.5, and ozone. The Basin is
designated as an attainment area with a maintenance plan for CO and nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
The Basin is designated as an attainment area for S02. The ,attainment status of the criteria
pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions is summarized in Table III -10. Construction emissions
do not exceed the de minimis thresholds established n 40 CFE 93.153. Construction emissions
(in tons per year) for the project and the corresponding de minimis thresholds are provided in
Table III -11. The emissions from construction (in tons per year) are below 10 percent of the
emission inventories for the Basin and conform with CEQA Plus requirements of the State Water
Resources Control Board.
e -f. Less Than Significant Impact — The regional air quality imcacts associated with construction
equipment activity during typical activities are shown to be less- than - significant for every air
pollutant. The mobile nature of the on -site construction equipment and off -site trucks will likely
prevent any localized violation of the NOx or other standards. There may be isolated instances
when the characteristic diesel exhaust odor is noticeable from passing trucks or nearby heavy
equipment, but such odors are transitory.
Diesel- powered construction equipment releases exhaust particulates (soot) that have been
identified as carcinogenic in a number of health studies. D esel particulate matter (DPM)
emissions will be generated both at the individual construction site, as well as along any haul
routes for moving earth and the import materials. No specific methodology exists to convert the
toxic fraction of diesel equipment exhaust into a corresponding - iealth risk when emissions are
scattered over a wide area by the sources themselves. Initial cor struction activities will generate
a limited amount of combustion PM -2.5 per day. The progressive and short-term nature of the
activities are such that they will occur in close proximity to any ndlvidual residence for only a few
days.
The cancer risk factor for diesel exhaust is expressed in terms of outdoor exposure for 24 -hours
per day, 365 days per year, for the next 70 years. These are not conditions that will occur around
various project elements because the construction activity will not last 70 years, nor will anybody
sit on their front porch for the next 70 years without leaving. The equipment and vehicle exhaust
will be released for a very limited time during daytime hours of Moderate winds and turbulence by
mobile sources that will not expose any individual receptor fcr any extended period. Receptors
will not be outside their residences for the duration of the cons +ruction activity. Diesel exposure
health risk impacts from construction equipment and delivery vef cle diesel exhaust particulates
will therefore be minimal anc considered less than significant.
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d) Interfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or X
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 X
preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community X
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
I regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a -f. No Impact — The proposed action is the replacement of the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water
Company's existing aged and deteriorated water distribution system by East Valley Water District.
A biology survey of the proposed project area of potential effect (APE) was conducted by Ms.
Shay Lawrey, a biologist at Tom Dodson & Associates. A copy of her Biological Resources
Report is provided as Appendix 2 to this Initial Study. The Reoo is findings are summarized in
the following text.
The majority of the project site is built out with residential development (and some commercial
development) with very few vacant parcels. Refer to the photos in Appendix 2. The vacant land
in the project area has been colonized by alien weedy plant species. The habitat within the
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Potentially
Less TF.n
Slgnifi Can, with
Less Than
No Impact or
Significant Impact
natal..
Significant Impact
Doe. Net Apply
Inr.o,om ned
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Would the
project:
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,
X
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,
X
policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to,
X
marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
i I
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or X
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 X
preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community X
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
I regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a -f. No Impact — The proposed action is the replacement of the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water
Company's existing aged and deteriorated water distribution system by East Valley Water District.
A biology survey of the proposed project area of potential effect (APE) was conducted by Ms.
Shay Lawrey, a biologist at Tom Dodson & Associates. A copy of her Biological Resources
Report is provided as Appendix 2 to this Initial Study. The Reoo is findings are summarized in
the following text.
The majority of the project site is built out with residential development (and some commercial
development) with very few vacant parcels. Refer to the photos in Appendix 2. The vacant land
in the project area has been colonized by alien weedy plant species. The habitat within the
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project area does not contain vegetative elements suitable to support any sensitive species. This
project has not potential to impact any federally listed threatened or endangered species or its
habitat or any essential fish habitat. This project will not result in impacts to special status
species permanently, temporarily, directly, indirectly or cumulatively.
The project is not located within a regulatory floodway. No change in the existing drainage
patters will result from implementing the proposed project. Based on the field survey and
literature review, the project is not located within or adjacent to a natural river or drainage and no
wetland or riparian habitat exists within or adjacent to the project APE. As such, a jurisdictional
delineation is not warranted or required. The project will not impact any jurisdictional waters
including waters of the U.S., waters of the state, or water associated with a streambed or lake.
The project is not located within navigable waters of the U.S. There will be no modification of
existing structures in or near designated water, nor will the project result in the placement of
dredge or fill material in to the waters of the U.S.
The project has no potential to interfere substantially with the movement of any native species, or
to conflict with local policies or ordinances protection local biological resources or resource value.
The project area is not located within area encompassed by an adopted Habitat Conservation
Plan; Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat
conservation plan, so no conflict with such plans can result from implementing the proposed
project.
The project site is located more than 50 miles from the coast of the Pacific Ocean, therefore no
coastal zone or barrier resources can be adversely impacted by installing the proposed new
waiter system for Baseline Gardens.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a -d. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — The proposed action is the replacement of
the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company's existing aged anc deteriorated water distribution
system by East Valley Water District. A cultural resources survey of the proposed project area of
potential effect (APE) was conducted by CRM TECH. A copy of CRM TECH's cultural resource
report is provided as Appendix 3 to this Initial Study. The Report's findings are summarized in the
following text.
As a result of CRM TECH's research procedure, two previously recorded historic - period sites
were found to occur within or adjacent to the APE. Site PSBR -30H, a "pending" site, represents
the approximate course of Stout's Dam Ditch, a minor irrigation ditch that dated to 1857 -1858 but
was evidently abandoned in the 1940s. The location of the ditch was established solely on the
basis of historical accounts and no physical remains of the ditch Piave been recorded in the field.
Its purported former course across the APE is now occupied by residential properties, and no
remnants were found during this study. For all practical purposes, Site PSBR -30H no longer
exists today.
Site 36- 015497 represents the San Bernardino Baseline, embodied today at the project location
by Baseline Street. It was established in 1853 as the basis fcr all land surveys and titles in
southern California. Because of its far - reaching influence in regional history, Site 36- 015497 has
been designated by the State of California as a Point of Historical Interest (CPHI- SBr -12). The
historic value of the site however, is largely symbolic in nature, and is derived from the
conceptual line across the landscape instead of any physical features of present -day Baseline
Street, a working component of the modern transportation infra stricture. As such, the proposed
undertaking has no potential to affect the significance or integrh. o` Site 36- 015497.
No other potential "historic properties" or "historical resources' were encountered within or
adjacent to the APE during this study. In addition, the vertical APE of the undertaking appears to
be relatively low in sensitivity for subsurface deposits of potertially significant archaeological
materials. The proposed EVWD pipelines will be placed at comparable 3 -5 feet depths below the
ground surface as the existing Baseline Garden pipelines, i e., v,,ithin disturbed and engineered fill
areas beneath paved road,Aiays. CRM TECH recommended a finding that no "historic properties"
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Potentially
=.Than
Sign i fl:.arl with
Less Than
No Impact or
Significant Impact
Mifrla[on
Significant Impact
Does Not Apply
Inccnowetl
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: Would the
project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
'15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
K
pursuant to '15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleon-
tological resource or site or unique geologic
feature?
J) Disturb any human remains, including those
X
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a -d. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — The proposed action is the replacement of
the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company's existing aged anc deteriorated water distribution
system by East Valley Water District. A cultural resources survey of the proposed project area of
potential effect (APE) was conducted by CRM TECH. A copy of CRM TECH's cultural resource
report is provided as Appendix 3 to this Initial Study. The Report's findings are summarized in the
following text.
As a result of CRM TECH's research procedure, two previously recorded historic - period sites
were found to occur within or adjacent to the APE. Site PSBR -30H, a "pending" site, represents
the approximate course of Stout's Dam Ditch, a minor irrigation ditch that dated to 1857 -1858 but
was evidently abandoned in the 1940s. The location of the ditch was established solely on the
basis of historical accounts and no physical remains of the ditch Piave been recorded in the field.
Its purported former course across the APE is now occupied by residential properties, and no
remnants were found during this study. For all practical purposes, Site PSBR -30H no longer
exists today.
Site 36- 015497 represents the San Bernardino Baseline, embodied today at the project location
by Baseline Street. It was established in 1853 as the basis fcr all land surveys and titles in
southern California. Because of its far - reaching influence in regional history, Site 36- 015497 has
been designated by the State of California as a Point of Historical Interest (CPHI- SBr -12). The
historic value of the site however, is largely symbolic in nature, and is derived from the
conceptual line across the landscape instead of any physical features of present -day Baseline
Street, a working component of the modern transportation infra stricture. As such, the proposed
undertaking has no potential to affect the significance or integrh. o` Site 36- 015497.
No other potential "historic properties" or "historical resources' were encountered within or
adjacent to the APE during this study. In addition, the vertical APE of the undertaking appears to
be relatively low in sensitivity for subsurface deposits of potertially significant archaeological
materials. The proposed EVWD pipelines will be placed at comparable 3 -5 feet depths below the
ground surface as the existing Baseline Garden pipelines, i e., v,,ithin disturbed and engineered fill
areas beneath paved road,Aiays. CRM TECH recommended a finding that no "historic properties"
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or "historical resources' will be affected by the proposed undertaking. No further cultural
resources investigation is recommended for the undertaking unless construction plans are altered
to include areas not covered by the CRM TECH study. However, the following contingency
miJgation measures are identified to ensure that any accidentally exposed buried cultural
resource material are encountered during earth - moving operations associated with the
undertaking, all work in the area of discovery shall be halted and diverted until a qualified
archaeologist can evaluate the nature and significance of such a find.
V -'f In the unlikely event cultural resources are encountered during construction
of these water facilities, activities in the immediate area of the finds shall be
halted and an onsite inspection shall be performed immediately by a qualified
archaeologist. This professional shall assess the find, determine its signifi-
cance, and make recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures
within the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act and /or the
federal National Environmental Policy Act.
V_2 In the unlikely event paleontologic resources are encountered during
construction of these water facilities, activities in the immediate area of the
finds shall be halted and an onsite inspection should be performed
immediately by a qualified paleontologist. This professional shall assess the
find, determine its significance, and make recommendations for appropriate
mitigation measures within the guidelines of the California Environmental
Quality Act and /or the federal National Environmental Policy Act.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a &c. Less Than Significant Impact — The proposed project area is located within a seismically active
area. Although no active faults occur within the project area, the regional faults, including the San
Jacinto Fault, the Cucamonga Fault, and the San Andreas Fault, can cause significant
groundshaking at the project site. According to the County's General Plan, the proposed project
site is not located within or adjacent to an Alquist- Priolo Earthcuake Fault Zone.
The project area is generally within an area potentially subject -o strong ground- shaking, such
that the most stringent building code seismic standards and safety requirements apply to all
projects within the service area. In addition, the project area Pas e moderate to high potential for
liquefaction.
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Potentially
Significant Impact
1 Signllicanl with
I V:Ligetion
Less Than
Significant Impact
No Impact or
Does Not Apply
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
$ 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 o, based on
X
other substantial evidence of a known fault?
Refer to Division of Mines and Geology
Special Publication 42.
$ Strong seismic ground shaking?
X
$ Seismic - related ground failure, including
X
liquefaction?
$ Landslides?
X
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
X
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
onsite or offsite 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
X
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
X
disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a &c. Less Than Significant Impact — The proposed project area is located within a seismically active
area. Although no active faults occur within the project area, the regional faults, including the San
Jacinto Fault, the Cucamonga Fault, and the San Andreas Fault, can cause significant
groundshaking at the project site. According to the County's General Plan, the proposed project
site is not located within or adjacent to an Alquist- Priolo Earthcuake Fault Zone.
The project area is generally within an area potentially subject -o strong ground- shaking, such
that the most stringent building code seismic standards and safety requirements apply to all
projects within the service area. In addition, the project area Pas e moderate to high potential for
liquefaction.
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According to the San Bernardino County General Plan, the project area has a low potential for
landslides. The project site and surrounding area are relatively flat. In addition, no above ground
structures are proposed as part of the project.
The proposed project site is located in a completely developed, urban area. Habitable structures
are not included as a part of the proposed project. The project will not subject populations to
potential substantial adverse geologic constraints /effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or
death involving: rupture of a known earthquake fault; unstable soil; strong seismic ground
shaking; seismic- related ground failure, including liquefaction, or landslides.
b. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — During construction the project has a
potential to cause soil erosion and siltation. Due to the small size of the project, the shallow
depth of the proposed excavation and the surfacing proposed, it is concluded that the potential for
this project to cause substantial soil erosion is less than significant. The proposed project will
implement the following mitigation to ensure that no unstable earth conditions occur in
conjunction with construction activities.
V14 Stored backfill will material be covered with water resistant material during
periods of heavy precipitation to reduce the potential for rainfall erosion of
stored backfill material. If covering is not feasible, then measures such as
the use of straw bales or sand bags shall be used to capture and hold eroded
material on the project site for future cleanup.
VI-2 Excavated areas shall be properly backfilled and compacted. Paved areas
disturbed by this project will be repaved in such a manner that roadways and
other disturbed areas are returned to as near the pre - project condition as is
feasible.
VI-.3 All exposed, disturbed soil (trenches, stored backfill, etc.) will be sprayed
with water or soil binders twice a day or more frequently if fugitive dust is
observed migrating from the site within which the water facilities are being
installed.
V14 The length of trench which can be left open at any given time will be limited
to that needed to reasonable perform construction activities. This will serve
to reduce the amount of backfill stored onsite at any given time.
This issue is further discussed in the hydrology section where the requirement to prepare a Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is described.
d. No Impact — The proposed facilities are not located on expansive soils, as defined in
Table 18 1 -13 of the Uniform Building Code (1994), and will not create substantial risks to life or
property.
e. No Impact — The proposed project does not include septic tanks or alternative waste water
disposal systems. No potential for any impacts to such facilities exists from implementing the
proposed project.
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Inco- portetl
VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS: Would
the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a significant X
impact on the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing X
the emissions of greenhouse gases?
SUBSTANTIATION
a &b. Less Than Significant Impact — Construction equipment anc on -road traffic will generate
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are possibly associated with currently observed global
warming. GHG emissions are forecast in the JECSI Air Quality Analysis presented in Appendix 1
of this document. California has adopted several initiative=_ to reduce GHG emissions from
combustion sources. Obviously, no single project or jurisdiction generates enough GHG to
impact global climate. However, the cumulative impact of all combustion of fossil fuels may have
global implications. Use of modern diesel engines, required to mitigate NOx impacts, will have a
small GHG emissions reduction benefit from increased combustion efficiency. In the absence of
any GHG thresholds of emissions significance or methodology to analyze such impacts, the use
of maximally efficient diesel - fueled equipment is believed :o mitigate any cumulative GHG
impacts as much as is practical.
SCAQMD has proposed an interim GHG significance threshold of 10,000 metric tons of carbon
dioxide equivalents per year Construction emissions from a project are to be amortized over a
30 year period. Based on the data presented in Table VII -1, tl-e annual quantity of carbon dioxide
equivalents emitted from the project will not exceed the 10,000 metric ton significance threshold.
There will be no change in operational emissions, except a possible reduction in energy
consumption due to more efficient water flow in new pipelines and a reduction in water losses
from the new pipelines compared to the aged pipelines being replaced. Total annual GHG
emissions (amortized) are 70.81 tons per year.
Table VII -1
MAXIMUM UNMITIGATED CO2 EQUIVALENT CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS
Cot, ch,,, 00, eqj,
Phase Activity Days a.
rm
no
Tank demolition Demolition 5 2,913.77 0.16 1 14,586 6.61
Tank demolition Site stabilization /landscape 5 2,058.44 0.16 10,309 4.68
Well closure Wellclosure 40 24,810.52 0.24 992,626 450.17
Pipeline installation Pipeline installation 90 40,733.87 0.30 3,666,609 1,662.86
Total 4,684,130 ,2,124.32
_ Total per year (over 30 years) - ' 156,138 70.81
Significarce threshold. - 10,000.
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s� T,an
Potentially
Si U
Less Than N
No Impactor
fic n
Uticat, w
Significant Impact D
Does Not Apply
SUBSTANTIATION
a &b. Less Than Significant Impact — Construction equipment anc on -road traffic will generate
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are possibly associated with currently observed global
warming. GHG emissions are forecast in the JECSI Air Quality Analysis presented in Appendix 1
of this document. California has adopted several initiative=_ to reduce GHG emissions from
combustion sources. Obviously, no single project or jurisdiction generates enough GHG to
impact global climate. However, the cumulative impact of all combustion of fossil fuels may have
global implications. Use of modern diesel engines, required to mitigate NOx impacts, will have a
small GHG emissions reduction benefit from increased combustion efficiency. In the absence of
any GHG thresholds of emissions significance or methodology to analyze such impacts, the use
of maximally efficient diesel - fueled equipment is believed :o mitigate any cumulative GHG
impacts as much as is practical.
SCAQMD has proposed an interim GHG significance threshold of 10,000 metric tons of carbon
dioxide equivalents per year Construction emissions from a project are to be amortized over a
30 year period. Based on the data presented in Table VII -1, tl-e annual quantity of carbon dioxide
equivalents emitted from the project will not exceed the 10,000 metric ton significance threshold.
There will be no change in operational emissions, except a possible reduction in energy
consumption due to more efficient water flow in new pipelines and a reduction in water losses
from the new pipelines compared to the aged pipelines being replaced. Total annual GHG
emissions (amortized) are 70.81 tons per year.
Table VII -1
MAXIMUM UNMITIGATED CO2 EQUIVALENT CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS
Cot, ch,,, 00, eqj,
Phase Activity Days a.
rm
no
Tank demolition Demolition 5 2,913.77 0.16 1 14,586 6.61
Tank demolition Site stabilization /landscape 5 2,058.44 0.16 10,309 4.68
Well closure Wellclosure 40 24,810.52 0.24 992,626 450.17
Pipeline installation Pipeline installation 90 40,733.87 0.30 3,666,609 1,662.86
Total 4,684,130 ,2,124.32
_ Total per year (over 30 years) - ' 156,138 70.81
Significarce threshold. - 10,000.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
aft. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — The proposed project will not involve the use
of hazardous substances, except during construction. In the short term, petroleum products will
be used onsite by construction equipment. Unmanaged releases of such materials during
construction are readily controlled to a non - significant level of hazard through control or
rernediation of accidental releases. The following mitigation measure will be implemented to
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Lesa Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Less Than
Significant Impact
No Impact or
Does Not Apply
Incorporated
VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS: Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
X
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
X
release of hazardous materials into the environ-
ment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
X
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
X
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,
X
within twc miles of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project result in a safety hazard
for people residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private
X
airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard
for people residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere
with an adopted emergency response plan or
X
emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant
risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland
X
fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
SUBSTANTIATION:
aft. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — The proposed project will not involve the use
of hazardous substances, except during construction. In the short term, petroleum products will
be used onsite by construction equipment. Unmanaged releases of such materials during
construction are readily controlled to a non - significant level of hazard through control or
rernediation of accidental releases. The following mitigation measure will be implemented to
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prevent any significant hazard through the "routine transporl, .use or disposal" of petroleum
products during construction.
Vlll -1 If petroleum products are accidentally released to the environment during
any phase of construction, the EVWD shall require the area of contamination
to be defined; shall require the removal of any contaminated soil or material
from the contaminated area; and ensure that any area exposed to
accidentally released contaminants are remediated to a threshold that meets
regulatory requirements established by law or agencies overseeing the
remediation.
C. Less Than Significant Witt? Mitigation Incorporated — The proposed project sites are located
within one - quarter mile the following schools:
• Pacific High School
• Fairfax Elementary School
• Our Lady of Hope School
• New Life Academy
• Curtis Middle School
• Bing Wong Elementary School
• Unified Baptist Preschool
• Bradley Elementary School
• Roger Anton Elementary School.
Construction activities could result in the accidental release of minor amounts of hazardous
substances, including fuels, hydraulic fluids, and repaving asphalts. Mitigation measures
designed to reduce, control or remediate potential accidental releases must be implemented to
prevent the creation of new contaminated areas that may require remediation and to minimize
exposure of humans to public health risks from accidental releases.
V111-2 The EVWD shall ensure that an on -call industrial hygienist is available during
construction in areas with potential hazardous or toxic material contamina-
tion. The construction contractor shall have a monitoring program installed
which will identify any discolored soil or odors associated with petroleum
contamination and initiate a measurement and, if required, a remediation
program to prevent exposure of persons or the environment to adverse
concentrations of contamination shall be implemented. If such contaminated
material is exposed during construction, the contaminated soil /waste shall be
delivered to a licensed treatment disposal or recycling facility that has the
appropriate systems to manage the contaminated material without significant
impact on the environment.
These measures (VIII -1 and VIII -2) are provided to reduce the potential for such accidents to
occur (use of best management practices to minimize potential 'or accidental releases as part of
construction activities); to immediately collect and store or remove the primary source of
contamination, including soils, and to remediate any residual contamination to levels that do not
exceed regulatory thresholds for allowable use in the future By implementing these measures,
potentially significant adverse environmental impacts from ac ^dental releases associated with
construction activities, particularly near the above - listed schools, would be reduced to a less than
significant level.
d. No Impact — Review of available data (site appearance, USGS rnap, California Department of
Toxic Substances Control's Hazardous Waste and Substann..es Site List, The Leaking
Underground Storage Tank Information System) indicates no p isf uses that may have involved
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hazardous materials along the pipeline alignments. The Leaking Underground Storage Tank
Information System (LUSTIS) identifies one LUFT sites within one mile of the proposed project
site. A gasoline leak from the French Property LUFT located at 147 Baseline Avenue was
reported in August of 2001. Online records indicate that soil was impacted, and the site is under
rernediation.
In addition, one State Response site is located within the project area. The Envirostor database
indicates that arsenic was discovered to have been released into the soil at the Gerald Hobbs
Property located at 7194 Conejo Drive in October of 2005. Remediation of the site occurred in
2008 and the site was certified clean as of February 2009.
No impact is expected to result from implementation of the proposed project, and no mitigation is
required.
e &f. No Impact— The construction and installation of a water pipeline have no potential to result in any
aircraft or airport safety hazards for people residing or working in the project area. No impact is
expected, and no mitigation is required.
9. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated — The proposed project will be
primarily located within existing road rights -of -way. Refer to mitigation established under the
transportation /traffic discussion, Section XV of this document. The measure in Section XV
ensures emergency access to all parcels during construction.
h. No Impact — The project area is not located in a Wildland fire hazard area. Further, the project
does not include the use of flammable or explosive materials, and no permanent structures are
proposed by the project. The project objective is to supply sufficient water to meet fire flow
requirements. The project would increase the amount of water and water pressure available to
fight fires. The project site is located within an already developed, urban residential area. No
structures would be constructed by the proposed project and no humans would be exposed to
wildfire hazards. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
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L., T,an
Signllmarn. with
Less Than
No Impact or
Significant Impact
hllbgah:m
Significant Impact
Does Not Apply
Inr o+)oi,tted
IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY:
f
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
X
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge I
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater
table level (e.g., the production rate of
X
pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level
which would not support existing land uses or
planned uses for which permits have been
granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or area, including through the alteration
of the course of a stream or river, it a manner X
which would result in substantial erosion or
siltation onsite or offsite?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or area, including through the alteration
of the course of a stream or river, or substantially X
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in flooding onsite or
offsite?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned X
stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
X
g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard
area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard X
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other
flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area
structures which would impede or redirect flood X
flows?
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SUBSTANTIATION:
Less Than Significant Impact — The process of installing the proposed pipelines will result in
construction activities that could result in erosion and sedimentation. Complying with the State
Water Resources Control Board and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program
would reduce the impact to this issue to less than significant. The most critical component of the
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that will be implemented is to contain all internal
runoff during construction to ensure that no sediment or any pollutant discharges are released
into the general environment. The proposed project will not cause any violation of a water quality
standard or waste discharge requirements.
In the short term, construction activities will have some potential to affect the quality of
stormwater discharged from the project sites. Land disturbance activities could result in erosion
and sedimentation while trenches are exposed. The area of land disturbance by this project
appears to be greater than one acre total. Thus, EVWD must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the
State Water Resources Control Board and obtain a general construction NPDES stormwater
discharge permit prior to the start of construction. Issuance of the NPDES requires the
preparation and implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) which
specifies Best Management Practices (BMPs) that must be implemented during construction.
Compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES and the SWPPP is mandatory and is
judged adequate mitigation by the regulatory agencies for potential impacts to stormwater during
construction activities. Implementation of the following mitigation measure is considered adequate
to reduce potential impacts to stormwater runoff to a less than significant level.
IX-1 EVWD shall require that the construction contractor prepare and implement a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) which specifies Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will prevent all construction pollutants
from contacting stormwater and with the intent of keeping all products of
erosion from moving offsite into receiving waters. The SWPPP shall include
a Spill Prevention and Cleanup Plan that identifies the methods of containing,
cleanup, transport and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals or materials
released during construction activities that are compatible with applicable
laws and regulations. BMPs to be implemented in the SWPPP may include
but not be limited to:
The use of silt fences;
The use of temporary stormwater desilting or retention basins;
The use of water bars to reduce the velocity of stormwater runoff;
The use of wheel washers on construction equipment leaving the site
The washing or sweeping of silt from public roads at the access point to
the site to prevent the tracking of silt and other pollutants from the site
onto public roads.
The storage of excavated material shall be kept to the minimum
necessary to efficiently perform the construction activities required.
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant Impact
No Impact or
Does Not Apply
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk
of loss, inury or death involving flooding,
X
including flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
X
SUBSTANTIATION:
Less Than Significant Impact — The process of installing the proposed pipelines will result in
construction activities that could result in erosion and sedimentation. Complying with the State
Water Resources Control Board and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program
would reduce the impact to this issue to less than significant. The most critical component of the
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that will be implemented is to contain all internal
runoff during construction to ensure that no sediment or any pollutant discharges are released
into the general environment. The proposed project will not cause any violation of a water quality
standard or waste discharge requirements.
In the short term, construction activities will have some potential to affect the quality of
stormwater discharged from the project sites. Land disturbance activities could result in erosion
and sedimentation while trenches are exposed. The area of land disturbance by this project
appears to be greater than one acre total. Thus, EVWD must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the
State Water Resources Control Board and obtain a general construction NPDES stormwater
discharge permit prior to the start of construction. Issuance of the NPDES requires the
preparation and implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) which
specifies Best Management Practices (BMPs) that must be implemented during construction.
Compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES and the SWPPP is mandatory and is
judged adequate mitigation by the regulatory agencies for potential impacts to stormwater during
construction activities. Implementation of the following mitigation measure is considered adequate
to reduce potential impacts to stormwater runoff to a less than significant level.
IX-1 EVWD shall require that the construction contractor prepare and implement a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) which specifies Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will prevent all construction pollutants
from contacting stormwater and with the intent of keeping all products of
erosion from moving offsite into receiving waters. The SWPPP shall include
a Spill Prevention and Cleanup Plan that identifies the methods of containing,
cleanup, transport and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals or materials
released during construction activities that are compatible with applicable
laws and regulations. BMPs to be implemented in the SWPPP may include
but not be limited to:
The use of silt fences;
The use of temporary stormwater desilting or retention basins;
The use of water bars to reduce the velocity of stormwater runoff;
The use of wheel washers on construction equipment leaving the site
The washing or sweeping of silt from public roads at the access point to
the site to prevent the tracking of silt and other pollutants from the site
onto public roads.
The storage of excavated material shall be kept to the minimum
necessary to efficiently perform the construction activities required.
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Excavated or stockpiled material shall not be stored in water courses or
other areas subject to the flow of surface water.
• Where feasible, stockpiled material shall be covered with water proof
material during rain events to control erosion of soil from the stockpiles.
b. No Impact — The proposed project will not adversely impact grcuodwater resources. The project
does not propose any change in land use or the volume of viater delivered to the Baseline
Gardens water customers. A potential exists to reduce the amount of water demand by replacing
old leaky pipelines with new pipelines that will minimize leakage losses. The proposed project
would consist of the construction of water mains, fire hydrarts, service laterals, pipelines, gate
valves, and water meters to meet the standards and spec fic:ations of the EVWD. These
improvements would provide safe, efficient, and reliable domes,ic water service to those property
owners that were previously serviced by Baseline Gardens.
C. Less Than Significant Impact — The proposed project will not substantially alter the existing
drainage patterns of the project site in a manner which could result in substantial erosion or
siltation onsite. As previously noted, construction of the proiect would require compliance with
the California State Water Resources Board. Commencement of construction activities would
require the implementation of an effective combination of erosion and sediment control BMPs
through the development of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). BMP
implementation would maintain soil stability and potential downstream water quality. The Santa
Ana River Basin does not contain any streams or creeks that are designated as wild or scenic
rivers in accordance with Public Law 90 -542, as amended. Therefore, with implementation of the
SWPPP, impacts from project implementation, including eros on, are considered less than
significant.
d. Less Than Significant Impact — Please refer to issue c above.
e. Less Than Significant Impact — The proposed project would not create or contribute runoff water
which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stourwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. Please refer to a c, d and h.
f. No Impact— The purpose of the proposed project is to provide Me residents of Baseline Gardens
with water the meets water quality requirements including those standards established by or
under the Safe Drinking Water Act. EVWD water fully complies with all of the current water
quality standards and implementation of the proposed project will ensure that EVWD can provide
this high quality water supply to the Baseline Gardens residents
g. No Impact — The project area is contains a single 100 -year flood hazard zone for the Del Rosa
Channel. However, none cf the roadways or other project APE locations are exposed to 100 -
year flood hazards. Refer to Exhibit S -1 of the City of San Bemardino General Plan. The project
does not propose any habitable structures, and does not place facilities within an established
drainage area or channel. As such there is no potential to place housing at risk to flooding or
impede the flow of stormwater. No impact can be identified End no mitigation required. There is
no housing included in this project, so no adverse impact can occur.
h. No Impact — There are no 100 -year flood hazard area structures included in this project, so no
adverse impact can occur. Refer to Exhibit S -1 of the City of San 9ernardino General Plan.
No Impact — The proposed project does not expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or
dam.
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No Impact — The proposed project is not exposed to any inundation by seiche, tsunami, or
mudflow at the proposed locations.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a &b. No Impact — Water facilities are considered zone (land use designation) independent, and
therefore, cannot conflict with land use plans or policies themselves. The project would construct
and install a new 8 -inch water main within existing road rights -o` -way in a fully developed area of
the County. Limited permanent above - ground structures are proposed as part of the project,
including new fire hydrants and air release valves. The project alignment is required to be
returned to pre - project conditions following construction activities. The project will not physically
divide an established community. The proposed project has no potential to conflict with zoning
ordinances or land use plans or policies. No mitigation is required
C. No Impact— Please refer to the discussion under issue IV — Biclogical Resources. There are no
adopted environmental management plans applicable to the ge ieral project area. Therefore, no
impact is expected to occur.
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a„ T -an
potentially Signiti—ni with
Less Than
No Impact or
Significant Init Mit, ,nf,n
Significant Impact
Does Not Apply
Im a,,. Bled
X. LAND USE AND PLANNING: Would the
project.
a) Physically divide an established community?
X
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,
policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction
over the project (including, but not limited to the
I
X
general plan, specific plan, local coastal program,
or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat
conservation plan or natural community
X
conservation plan?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a &b. No Impact — Water facilities are considered zone (land use designation) independent, and
therefore, cannot conflict with land use plans or policies themselves. The project would construct
and install a new 8 -inch water main within existing road rights -o` -way in a fully developed area of
the County. Limited permanent above - ground structures are proposed as part of the project,
including new fire hydrants and air release valves. The project alignment is required to be
returned to pre - project conditions following construction activities. The project will not physically
divide an established community. The proposed project has no potential to conflict with zoning
ordinances or land use plans or policies. No mitigation is required
C. No Impact— Please refer to the discussion under issue IV — Biclogical Resources. There are no
adopted environmental management plans applicable to the ge ieral project area. Therefore, no
impact is expected to occur.
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SUBSTAN'T'IATION:
aft. No Impact — The California Mineral Land Classification System identifies four major mineral land
classifications: (1) Areas of Identified Mineral Resource Significance (MRZ-1); (2) Areas of
Undetermined Mineral Resource Significance (MRZ-2); (3) Areas of Unknown Mineral Resource
Significance (MRZ-3); and (4) Areas of No Mineral Resource Significance (MRZ-4). In addition,
Aggregate Resources Areas (ARAB) are areas classified as Mi for construction aggregate
that have current land uses which are similar to those areas which have been mined in the past.
According to the County of San Bernardino General Plan, no active mine operations occur within
the project area. In addition, the project area is not identified as a location with significant or
potentially significant mineral resources. Mining operations are not considered to be consistent
with urbanizing or developing areas of the community. The proposed project is located within an
already developed urban area. No significant mineral resource is known to occur in the project
area; therefore, no impact is forecast to occur. No mitigation is required.
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Less Than
potentially
Signifcant with
Leas Than
No Impact or
Significant Impact
Mitigation
Significant Impact
Does Not Apply
Incorporated
XI. MINERAL RESOURCES: Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
X
re ion and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site
X
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan?
SUBSTAN'T'IATION:
aft. No Impact — The California Mineral Land Classification System identifies four major mineral land
classifications: (1) Areas of Identified Mineral Resource Significance (MRZ-1); (2) Areas of
Undetermined Mineral Resource Significance (MRZ-2); (3) Areas of Unknown Mineral Resource
Significance (MRZ-3); and (4) Areas of No Mineral Resource Significance (MRZ-4). In addition,
Aggregate Resources Areas (ARAB) are areas classified as Mi for construction aggregate
that have current land uses which are similar to those areas which have been mined in the past.
According to the County of San Bernardino General Plan, no active mine operations occur within
the project area. In addition, the project area is not identified as a location with significant or
potentially significant mineral resources. Mining operations are not considered to be consistent
with urbanizing or developing areas of the community. The proposed project is located within an
already developed urban area. No significant mineral resource is known to occur in the project
area; therefore, no impact is forecast to occur. No mitigation is required.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
The project alignment is located primarily within existing road rights -of -way. According to the County's
General Plan, the most significant source of noise in the area is vehicular traffic and aircraft operations at
the San Bernardino International Airport. As the proposed project s primarily located within existing
roadways, traffic is likely to be the most significant source of not =_e it the project area. No other
significant noise generators occur in the immediate area of the surrounding residential neighborhood,
which serves as a sensitive noise receptor area.
Noise levels are measured on a logarithmic scale in decibels which are then weighted and added over a
24 -hour period to reflect not only the magnitude of the sound, but also its duration, frequency and time of
occurrence. In this matter, various acoustical scale and units of measurement have been developed such
as: equivalent sound levels (Leq), day -night average sound levels (Ldn) a,ld community noise equivalent
level (CNEL).
A- weighted decibels (dBA) approximate the subjective response to the luman ear to a broad frequency
noise source by discriminating against the very low and high frequencies of the audible spectrum. They
are adjusted to reflect only those frequencies that are audible to the hum 3r ear.
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Les:: T ian
Signili -.:an, with
Mill 3alion
Less Than
Significant Impact
No Impact or
Does Not Apply
mromoratea
___
XII. NOISE: Would the project result in:
__
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the
K
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of
excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne
X
noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
X
existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
X
levels existing without the project?
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
X
airport, would the project expose people residing
or working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private
airstrip, would the project expose people residing
X
or working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
SUBSTANTIATION:
The project alignment is located primarily within existing road rights -of -way. According to the County's
General Plan, the most significant source of noise in the area is vehicular traffic and aircraft operations at
the San Bernardino International Airport. As the proposed project s primarily located within existing
roadways, traffic is likely to be the most significant source of not =_e it the project area. No other
significant noise generators occur in the immediate area of the surrounding residential neighborhood,
which serves as a sensitive noise receptor area.
Noise levels are measured on a logarithmic scale in decibels which are then weighted and added over a
24 -hour period to reflect not only the magnitude of the sound, but also its duration, frequency and time of
occurrence. In this matter, various acoustical scale and units of measurement have been developed such
as: equivalent sound levels (Leq), day -night average sound levels (Ldn) a,ld community noise equivalent
level (CNEL).
A- weighted decibels (dBA) approximate the subjective response to the luman ear to a broad frequency
noise source by discriminating against the very low and high frequencies of the audible spectrum. They
are adjusted to reflect only those frequencies that are audible to the hum 3r ear.
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Examples of the decibel level of various noise sources include the quiet rustle of leaves (10 dBA), a
library (35 dBA), ambient noise outdoors (50 dBA), normal conversation at 5 feet (55 dBA) or a busy
street at 5C feet (75 DBA).
Equivalent sound levels are not measured directly but rather calculated from sound pressure levels
typically measured in dBA. The Leq is the constant level that, over a given time period, transmits the
same amount of acoustic energy as the actual time- varying sound. Equivalent sound levels are the basis
for both the Ldn and CNEL scales.
Ldn value is a measure of the cumulative noise exposure of the community at a given location. The Ldn
value results from a summation of hourly Leq's over a 24 -hour time period with an increased weighting
factor applied to the nighttime period between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This noise rating scheme takes
into account those subjectively more annoying noise events which occur during the normal sleeping
hours.
CNEL also carry a weighting penalty for noises that occur during the nighttime hours. In addition, CNEL
levels include a penalty for noise events that occur during the evening hours between 7:00 p.m. and
10:00 p.m. Because of the weighting factors applied, CNEL values at a given location will always be
larger than Ldn values, which in turn will exceed Leq values. However, CNEL values are typically within
one decibel of the day -night average sound level.
a. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — Implementation of the project will generate
noise during construction activities. Generally, construction equipment can generate noise levels
of about 70 to 90 dBA at a distance of 50 feet from the equipment. To reduce potential short-term
effects of noise to a less than significant impact level, the following measures will be
implemented:
Xll -t The EVWD will require construction staging areas to be as far from existing
residences as possible.
X11-2 The EVWD will require that all construction equipment be operated with
mandated noise control equipment (mufflers or silencers). Enforcement will
be accomplished by random field inspections by District personnel during
construction activities to verify that noise control equipment is in place and
functioning.
X11-3 The EVWD will establish a noise complaint/response program and will
respond to any noise complaints received for this project by measuring noise
levels at the affected receptor. If the noise level exceeds an Ldn of 65 dBA
exterior or an Ldn of 45 dBA interior at the receptor, the applicant will
implement adequate measures to reduce noise levels to the extent feasible,
including scheduling specific construction activities to avoid conflict with
adjacent sensitive receptors.
XII -4 Pipeline construction shall be restricted to daylight hours, unless an
emergency exists.
People working near the heavy equipment may be exposed to high noise levels for short periods
of fine. This level, however, is below the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
noise exposure limit of 90 dBA for 8 hours per day. The EVWD and its private contractor are
required to comply with OSHA requirements for employee protection during construction.
Implementation of the above measures is judged to be adequate to mitigate potential short-term
noise impacts to a non - significant level.
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No new long -term noise sources will be installed in conjunct on with the proposed project,
therefore, on new permanert noise impacts will result from proje cl implementation.
b. Less Than Significant Impact — Due to the type of construction rroposed (no explosives or pile
driving equipment will be used), it is concluded that construction and installation of the proposed
pipeline will not expose people to extensive groundborne vib'ation or groundborne noise levels.
No mitigation is required.
C. No Impact — The proposed project will place 8 -inch water p peline within existing roadways.
There will be no new noise sources within the project area aftFr pipeline installation. Therefore,
no permanent increase in ambient noise levels will occur as a result of the project, and no
mitigation is required.
d. Less Than Significant Impact — As outlined in item (a.) this project will have a temporary impact
on ambient noise levels during the construction activities. The mitigation measures set forth in
Section Xll.a are considered adequate to reduce the level of impact to less than significant.
e &f. No Impact— The project site is not within an airport land use plan area nor near a public airstrip.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a. No Impact — The implementation of the proposed project is not forecast to directly or indirectly
induce substantial population growth. A water system improvement project such as the proposed
in a fully developed residential neighborhood is considered non - growth inducing. A water system
also does not adversely affect any existing low income or minority community. Provision of an
adequate water supply benefits all of the residents of the Baseline Gardens project area.
Therefore, no negative environmental justice issues are forecast to result from project imple-
mentation and no mitigation is required.
b &c. No Impact — The proposed project would not displace any housing or people such that
construction of replacement housing elsewhere would be necessary. No impact can be identified,
and no mitigation is required.
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Potentially
Significant Impact
Less Than
Significant with
Mitigation
Lee. Than
Significant Impact
No Impact or
Does Not Apply
Incorporated
XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING: Would the
_
project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an
area, either directly (for example, by proposing
new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
X
example, through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of
X
replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
X
housing elsewhere?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a. No Impact — The implementation of the proposed project is not forecast to directly or indirectly
induce substantial population growth. A water system improvement project such as the proposed
in a fully developed residential neighborhood is considered non - growth inducing. A water system
also does not adversely affect any existing low income or minority community. Provision of an
adequate water supply benefits all of the residents of the Baseline Gardens project area.
Therefore, no negative environmental justice issues are forecast to result from project imple-
mentation and no mitigation is required.
b &c. No Impact — The proposed project would not displace any housing or people such that
construction of replacement housing elsewhere would be necessary. No impact can be identified,
and no mitigation is required.
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SUBSTANTIATION
a. Less Than Significant Impact — The potential for a fire and demand for fire protection services
during construction is considered to be a random event, with low potential to occur, and based on
the location of the pipeline alignments within the road rights -of -way, no structures or forest is
forecast to be affected by the proposed project. Over the long -terri no increase in fire hazard will
be created by implementing the proposed project; in fact, greater fre flow will assist the local fire
departments to more rapidly suppress fires. This is a safety beiefit of the proposed project. No
mitigation is required.
b. Less Than Significant Impact — The project has a low potential to create demand for police
protection resources. During construction, random trespass, theft and vandalism may occur, but
the potential for such activity in an existing residential community is considered low and a less
than significant impact. No demand for police protection services .vill occur after the pipelines are
installed. Therefore, overall the project's potential effects on police protection resources are
considered less than significant. No mitigation is required.
c -e. No Impact — The proposed project is considered a public facility The installation of the proposed
water facilities within existing roadways in a fully developed neighborhood does not include
housing and any increase 'n population. Therefore, this project has no potential to impact the
need or demand for schools, parks, and other public facilities s is t as libraries. No mitigation is
required.
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Potentially
Significant with
Less Than
No Impact or
Significant Impact
Milic.ton
Significant Impact
Does Not Apply .
Inoq or'u led
XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES: Would the project
result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to riaintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
a) Fire protection?
X
b) Police protection?
X
c) Schools?
X
J) Recreation /Parks?
X
e) Other public facilities?
X
SUBSTANTIATION
a. Less Than Significant Impact — The potential for a fire and demand for fire protection services
during construction is considered to be a random event, with low potential to occur, and based on
the location of the pipeline alignments within the road rights -of -way, no structures or forest is
forecast to be affected by the proposed project. Over the long -terri no increase in fire hazard will
be created by implementing the proposed project; in fact, greater fre flow will assist the local fire
departments to more rapidly suppress fires. This is a safety beiefit of the proposed project. No
mitigation is required.
b. Less Than Significant Impact — The project has a low potential to create demand for police
protection resources. During construction, random trespass, theft and vandalism may occur, but
the potential for such activity in an existing residential community is considered low and a less
than significant impact. No demand for police protection services .vill occur after the pipelines are
installed. Therefore, overall the project's potential effects on police protection resources are
considered less than significant. No mitigation is required.
c -e. No Impact — The proposed project is considered a public facility The installation of the proposed
water facilities within existing roadways in a fully developed neighborhood does not include
housing and any increase 'n population. Therefore, this project has no potential to impact the
need or demand for schools, parks, and other public facilities s is t as libraries. No mitigation is
required.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a. No Impact — As discussed in Section XIII of this
increase in the population of the area beyond
EVWD service area. Therefore, there would be
recreational facilities associated with this project.
document, this project will not contribute to an
that already allowed or planned for within the
no increase in the demand for parks and other
No mitigation is required.
b. No Impact — The project does not propose any new development or expansion of recreational
facilities. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
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Less Than
Potentially
Significant with
Less Than
No Impact or
Significant Impact
Mitigation
Significant Impact
(loes Not Apply
Incorporated
XV. RECREATION'
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
X
physical deterioration of the facility would occur
or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities
or require the construction or expansion of
X
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a. No Impact — As discussed in Section XIII of this
increase in the population of the area beyond
EVWD service area. Therefore, there would be
recreational facilities associated with this project.
document, this project will not contribute to an
that already allowed or planned for within the
no increase in the demand for parks and other
No mitigation is required.
b. No Impact — The project does not propose any new development or expansion of recreational
facilities. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a &b. Less Than Significant Impact — During construction, the prcposed project will generate an
estimated 10 -20 additional construction employee trips per day iri- luding material delivery. This
number of trips is a negligible amount of additional traffic on the local circulation system. No new
trips will be generated after installation of the proposed water facilities. No potential for significant
increase in traffic or impacts to the circulation system will resell from implementing the proposed
project.
C. No Impact — The proposed project has no potential to result in a change of air traffic patterns
either in location or in traffic levels. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is
required.
d &e. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — During construction within and adjacent to
the paved roadway, the proposed project has a potential to crew *e potential roadway hazards and
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Potentially Im
alp IDan
Si g n ll ca
Less Than
Significant Impact
tion
Idiliranon
Significant Impact
Does Not Apply
Does NOt Apply
Inort:o,[ad
XVI. TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC: Would
the project:
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or
policy establishing measures of effectiveness for
the performance of the circulation system, taking
into account all modes of transportation including
mass transit and non - motorized travel and
X
relevant components of the circulation system,
including but not limited to intersections, streets,
highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle
paths, and mass transit?
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion
management program, including, but not limited
to level of service standards and travel demand
X
measures, or other standards established by the
county congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels or a
X
change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersec-
X
tions) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equip-
ment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or
X
pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the
performance or safety of such facilities?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a &b. Less Than Significant Impact — During construction, the prcposed project will generate an
estimated 10 -20 additional construction employee trips per day iri- luding material delivery. This
number of trips is a negligible amount of additional traffic on the local circulation system. No new
trips will be generated after installation of the proposed water facilities. No potential for significant
increase in traffic or impacts to the circulation system will resell from implementing the proposed
project.
C. No Impact — The proposed project has no potential to result in a change of air traffic patterns
either in location or in traffic levels. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is
required.
d &e. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated — During construction within and adjacent to
the paved roadway, the proposed project has a potential to crew *e potential roadway hazards and
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conflicts with emergency access. The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to
ensure that such circulation system hazards and conflicts are controlled to a less than significant
impact level.
XV'I -1 EVWD shall require that a construction traffic management plan for work in
public roads that complies with the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook or
other applicable San Bernardino County or Caltrans standards to provide
adequate traffic control, safety and emergency access during pipeline
construction activities.
XV7-2 EVWD shall require that all disturbances to public roadways be repaired in a
manner that complies with the Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction (green book) or other applicable County or Caltrans standards.
Implementation of these measures will control short-term construction traffic hazard impacts to a
less than significant level.
Adequate parking for construction workers, estimated to be between 5 and 10 persons, will be
available along the alignment and at construction staging areas. No significant adverse impact is
identified and no mitigation is required.
No Impact — The installation of a water pipeline has no potential to conflict with adopted policies,
plans or programs supporting alternative transportation. No mitigation is required.
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SUBSTANTIATION:
a. Less Than Significant Impact — The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing water
storage tank, closure of abandoned water supply wells, and consYuction and installation of an fl-
inch water pipeline within existing roadways within a residential neighborhood. Aside from
implementing the Baseline Gardens Water System Improvement project the SWPPP to control
storm water runoff water quality during and after construction, this project does not generate any
wastewater that would be required to meet Regional l3card treatment requirements.
Implementation of best management practices to reduce erosions, sedimentation and pollution to
the maximum extent practicable meets the current requirements cf the Regional Board for non -
point source pollution sources. No mitigation is required.
b. No Impact — The project will not generate wastewater. It will consume a small quantity of water
for fugitive dust control, but this volume anticipated to be less than one acre foot (assumes 5,000
gallons per day for 20 days of actual ground disturbing construct oil). Treated wastewater can be
and will be used for dust control, if available. Regardless, this project will not require construction
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Potentially
Significant Impact
ass Than
Significant Mlh
Nitination
Less Than
Significant Impact
No Impact or
Does Not Apply
Inc,q "led
XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS:
Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of
the applicable Regional Water Quality Control
X
Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new
water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction of
X
which could cause significant environmental
effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new
stormwater drainage facilities or expansion of
X
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to
serve the project from existing entitlements and
X
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements
needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
X
project's projected demand in additan to the
provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill(s) with sufficient
permitted capacity to accommodate the project's
X
solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes
X
and regulations related to solid waste?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a. Less Than Significant Impact — The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing water
storage tank, closure of abandoned water supply wells, and consYuction and installation of an fl-
inch water pipeline within existing roadways within a residential neighborhood. Aside from
implementing the Baseline Gardens Water System Improvement project the SWPPP to control
storm water runoff water quality during and after construction, this project does not generate any
wastewater that would be required to meet Regional l3card treatment requirements.
Implementation of best management practices to reduce erosions, sedimentation and pollution to
the maximum extent practicable meets the current requirements cf the Regional Board for non -
point source pollution sources. No mitigation is required.
b. No Impact — The project will not generate wastewater. It will consume a small quantity of water
for fugitive dust control, but this volume anticipated to be less than one acre foot (assumes 5,000
gallons per day for 20 days of actual ground disturbing construct oil). Treated wastewater can be
and will be used for dust control, if available. Regardless, this project will not require construction
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of new wastewater treatment facilities. Thus, no adverse effects from constructing such facilities
can result from implementing the proposed project. No mitigation is required.
C. No Impact - This project will not be constructed within nor when completed alter the generation of
storm runoff. The project will be installed within the existing road right -of -way along the proposed
pipeline alignments. No new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities will
be required to support this project. No impact is forecast and no mitigation is required.
Less Than Significant Impact - As noted above, the EVWD will utilize reclaimed water for dust
control if available, or will otherwise use about one acre -foot of potable water to construct this
project. This demand is too small to affect adequacy of available water supplies to serve the
District's customers and service area. In addition, the proposed project includes the installation of
new water facilities in order to replace the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company water
system with a new East Valley Water District system. No additional water supplies will be
required. A less than significant impact is forecast to occur, and no mitigation is required.
e. Nc Impact - The proposed project does not generate wastewater requiring treatment, so no
impact can occur. No mitigation is required.
Less Than Significant Impact- The only solid waste that may generated by the proposed project
is the waste resulting from demolition of the water storage tank, asphalt waste from excava-
tion /trenching, small quantities of domestic waste from employees, and small quantities of
construction wastes, such as pipe. EVWD will recycle those storage tank materials that can be
recycled and dispose of any remaining waste material in regional landfills permitted to handle the
construction debris generated from the proposed project. This approach will ensure that
EV`WD complies with federal recycled material requirements as established in Executive
Order 13101 and Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. No
long -term solid waste will be generated by this project. No mitigation is required.
g. No Impact - This project does not consist of any activities that would violate statutes or standard
practices related to solid waste disposal regulations. No impact can be identified and no
mitigation is required.
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XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE:
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively con-
siderable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means
that the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable
future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
FINDINGS:
,n
potentially signifnant with Less Than No Impact or
Significant Impact Miii(.. atiun Significant Impact ..as Not Apply
X
a. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated — Based on the analysis presented
above, The Baseline Gardens Water System Improvement Project can be implemented without
causing any significant adverse environmental effects. This i idLdes biological resources and
cultural and historic resources There were no biological resource impacts identified in the biology
evaluation of the proposed project (Appendix 2). There were no dentified cultural resources at risk
based on the cultural resources survey, but contingency mitigation is provided to address potential
exposure of buried cultural resources during ground disturbing activities.
b. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated — This project is a stand -alone project
that is not dependent upon nor related to any other projects. This project is the replacement of an
existing water distribution system and removal /closure of an existirg deteriorated water reservoir
and abandoned water wells. This replacement project will not ri_quire a new water source or
additional water once the pipeline distribution system is installer by EVWD. The proposed new
water distribution system will allow EVWD to continue to serve Baseline Gardens water customers
with an adequate water supply including adequate water to meet. f re flow requirements.
The evaluation contained in this document determined that potential impacts to the environment
can be reduced to a less than significant level with impleme- tation of the identified mitigation
measures. Based on data provided in this document, including .he type of project proposed, it is
concluded that implementation of this project will not result in impacts that are either individually or
cumulatively significant when viewed in relation to past, present or probable future projects.
Mitigation is required for aesthetics, air quality, cultural resources, geology /soils, hazards &
hazardous materials, hydrology & water quality, and noise impacts
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C. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated — This project will result in limited
potential for significant impact and substantial adverse effects on humans either directly or
indirectly. The environmental issues where a potential for significant impact exists includes:
aesthetics, air quality, geology and soils, hazards & hazardous materials, hydrology & water quality,
and noise. Mitigation is provided to reduce these potential significant adverse impacts to less than
significant levels. The provision of an adequate supply of high quality water through the new
distribution system is generally considered a benefit to humans.
Therefore, based on the findings in this Initial Study, the East Valley Water District will process a
Mitigated Negative Declaration as the appropriate CEQA environmental determination for the proposed
project. The District will issue a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration and circulate the
Negative Declaration package for review for the required 30 -day period. Following receipt of comments,
the District will compile responses to any comments and prepare a final Mitigated Negative Declaration
package for consideration by the District Board. Based on the final Mitigated Negative Declaration
package the District will consider whether to proceed with implementation of the Baseline Gardens Water
System Improvement Project as defined in this document and as determined by the District at the
completion of the review process. If you or your agency comments on this proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, you or your agency will be provided responses to comments and notified of the date of the
Department's final review and decision. A decision by the District to approve the Baseline Gardens Water
System Improvement Project would be based on all of the information available in the whole of the record
before the District at the conclusion of the CEQA environmental review process for this proposed project.
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SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
Aesthetics
1 -1 Night lighting will be located and shielded so as to avoid creating a nuisance to nearby residents.
Light from night lighting shall not spill off the site onto adjacent rc.1pied structures.
Air Quality
III -1 Using best available control measures during soil disturbance. The menu of enhanced dust
control measures includes the following:
Limit the disturbance "footprint" to as small an area as practical.
Water all active construction areas at least twice daily.
Cover all off -site haul trucks or maintain at least 2 feet of freeboard.
Pave or apply water up to four times daily to all unpaved parking or staging areas.
Sweep or wash any site access points within 30 minutes o+ any visible dirt deposition on any
public roadway.
Cover or water twice daily any on -site stockpiles of debris, d rt or other dusty material.
Suspend all operations on any unpaved surface if winds exceed 25 mph.
III -2 When feasible, limit allowable idling to 5 minutes for trucks and heavy equipment before shutting
the equipment down.
III -3 Utilize equipment whose engines are equipped with diesel oxidation catalysts if available.
III-4 Utilize diesel particulate filter on heavy equipment where feasible.
III -5 Utilize Tier 3 rated diesel engines where possible.
Cultural Resources
V -1 In the unlikely event cultural resources are encountered during construction of these water
facilities, activities in the immediate area of the finds shall be halted and an onsite inspection shall
be performed immediately by a qualified archaeologist. This professional shall assess the find,
determine its significance, and make recommendations to- appropriate mitigation measures
within the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act and /or the federal National
Environmental Policy Act.
V -2 In the unlikely event paleontologic resources are encounterec %luring construction of these water
facilities, activities in the immediate area of the finds shall b�_ halted and an onsite inspection
should be performed immediately by a qualified paleontologist This professional shall assess the
find, determine its significance, and make recommendations for appropriate mitigation measures
within the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act and /or the federal National
Environmental Policy Act.
Geoloov and Soils
VI -1 Stored backfill material will be covered with water resistant material during periods of heavy
precipitation to reduce the potential for rainfall erosion of stored backfill material. If covering is
not feasible, then measures such as the use of straw bales or sard bags shall be used to capture
and hold eroded material on the project site for future cleanup.
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VI -2 Excavated areas shall be properly backfilled and compacted. Paved areas disturbed by this
project will be repaved in such a manner that roadways and other disturbed areas are returned to
as near the pre - project condition as is feasible.
VI -3 All exposed, disturbed soil (trenches, stored backfill, etc.) will be sprayed with water or soil
birders twice a day or more frequently if fugitive dust is observed migrating from the site within
which the water facilities are being installed.
VI4 The length of trench which can be left open at any given time will be limited to that needed to
reasonable perform construction activities. This will serve to reduce the amount of backfill stored
onsite at any given time.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
VIII -1 If petroleum products are accidentally released to the environment during any phase of
construction, the EVWD shall require the area of contamination to be defined; shall require the
removal of any contaminated soil or material from the contaminated area, and ensure that any
area exposed to accidentally released contaminants are remediated to a threshold that meets
reeeulatory requirements established by law or agencies overseeing the remediation.
VIII -2 The EVWD shall ensure that an on -call industrial hygienist is available during construction in
areas with potential hazardous or toxic material contamination. The construction contractor shall
have a monitoring program installed which will identify any discolored soil or odors associated
with petroleum contamination and initiate a measurement and, if required, a remediation program
to prevent exposure of persons or the environment to adverse concentrations of contamination
shall be implemented. If such contaminated material is exposed during construction, the
contaminated soil /waste shall be delivered to a licensed treatment, disposal or recycling facility
that has the appropriate systems to manage the contaminated material without significant impact
on the environment.
Hydrology and Water Quali
IX -1 EVWD shall require that the construction contractor prepare and implement a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP) which specifies Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will
prevent all construction pollutants from contacting stormwater and with the intent of keeping all
products of erosion from moving offsite into receiving waters. The SWPPP shall include a Spill
Prevention and Cleanup Plan that identifies the methods of containing, cleanup, transport and
proper disposal of hazardous chemicals or materials released during construction activities that
are compatible with applicable laws and regulations. BMPs to be implemented in the SWPPP
may include but not be limited to:
The use of silt fences;
The use of temporary stormwater desilting or retention basins,
The use of water bars to reduce the velocity of stormwater runoff;
The use of wheel washers on construction equipment leaving the site
The washing or sweeping of silt from public roads at the access point to the site to prevent
the tracking of silt and other pollutants from the site onto public roads.
The storage of excavated material shall be kept to the minimum necessary to efficiently
perform the construction activities required. Excavated or stockpiled material shall not be
stored in water courses or other areas subject to the flow of surface water.
Where feasible, stockpiled material shall be covered with water proof material during rain
events to control erosion of soil from the stockpiles.
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Noise
XII -1 The EVWD will require construction staging areas to be as fa, from existing residences as
possible.
XII -2 The EVWD will require that all construction equipment be operated with mandated noise control
equipment (mufflers or silencers). Enforcement will be accompl shed by random field inspections
by District personnel during construction activities to verify -hat noise control equipment is in
place and functioning.
XII -3 The EVWD will establish a noise complainUresponse program and will respond to any noise
complaints received for this project by measuring noise levels z: the affected receptor. If the
noise level exceeds an Ldr of 65 dBA exterior or an Ldn of 45 cBA interior at the receptor, the
applicant will implement adequate measures to reduce noise evels to the extent feasible,
including scheduling specific construction activities to avoid conflict with adjacent sensitive
receptors.
X1 1-4 Pipeline construction shall be restricted to daylight hours, unless an emergency exists.
Transportation / Traffic
XVI -1 EVWD shall require that a construction traffic management [)!an for work in public roads that
complies with the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook or other applicable San Bernardino
County or Caltrans standards to provide adequate traffic control, safety and emergency access
during pipeline construction activities.
XVI -2 EVWD shall require that all disturbances to public roadways be repaired in a manner that
complies with the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (green book) or other
applicable County or Caltrans standards.
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REFERENCES
California Department of Conservation, Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, San Bernardino
County Important Farmland 2008 Map, Sheet 2 of 2, www.conservation.ca.gov
California Department of Conservation, Williamson Act Program - Farmland Security Zones, San
Bernardino County Williamson Act Lands 2006 Map, www.conservation.ca.gov
California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Envirostor website, htti): / /www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation, California Scenic Highway Mapping System, www.dot.ca.gov
CRM TECH, "Identification and Evaluation of Historic Properties East Valley Water District Baseline
Gardens Water System Improvement Project," August 25, 2011
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Panels 06071 C7944 and
06071C8682H
JE Compliance Services, Inc., "Air Quality Analysis for the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company
Water System Improvement Project in San Bernardino, California," September 7, 2011
County of San Bernardino 2007 General Plan, www.sbcounty.gov
Tom Dodson & Associates, "Biological Resources Report for the EVWD's Baseline Gardens Mutual
Water Company Water System Improvement Project," July 20, 2011
Uniform Building Code (1994)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Web Soil Survey,
httL1websoilsurvev. n res. usda. gov.
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FIGURES
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APPENDIX 1
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APPENDIX 2
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APPENDIX 3
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO
ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
To: L San Bernardino County From: East Valley Water District
Clerk of the Board 3654 East Highland Avenue, Suite #18
385 North Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92346
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Filing of Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with
Section 21092.3 of the Public Resources Code.
East Valley Water District's Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company
Project Title
Not Assigned Yet Mr. Ron Buchwald (909) 888 -8986
State Clearinghouse Number Lead Agency Contact Person Telephone Number
Project Location & Setting
The proposed project is located within unincorporated San Bernardino County, with the exception of a few
parcels that are located within the corporate limits of the City of San Bernardino. The project site is
generally located south of Pacific Street, north of Baseline Street, east of Dwight Way, and west of the
City's drainage channel in between Canyon Road and Barton Street.
The area served by the existing Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company (Baseline Gardens) consists
of lots originally included in the four Baseline Gardens subdivisions. These subdivisions originally
contained 96 lots ranging in size from approximately 36,000 square feet (SF) to 40,000 SF in size. Most
of these lots have been further subdivided, so the area now contains 448 parcels that require water
service.
The parcels located within the project site are mostly residential uses, with some commercial uses located
in the area directly north of Baseline Street. The majority of the project site is built out with very few
vacant parcels.
Project Description
The purpose of the project is to replace the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company water system with
a new East Valley Water District (EVWD) system. EVWD has assumed responsibility for supplying water
to the residents of the Company's service area and for replacing the whole water system with one that
meets current EVWD design standards.
The proposed project would consist of the construction of water mains, fire hydrants, service laterals,
pipelines, gate valves, and water meters to meet the standards and specifications of the East Valley
Water District. These improvements would provide safe, efficient, and reliable domestic water service to
those property owners that were previously serviced by Baseline Gardens.
Notice of Intent, page 2 of 2
Proposed Review Process
A capital improvement project such as the proposed project is a discretionary decision or "project" that
requires evaluation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A mitigated negative
declaration is the proposed CEQA determination for this project. The E =ast Valley Water District, acting as
the CEQA lead agency for this project, will consider adoption of the M tiated Negative Declaration at a
future scheduled public meeting. Anyone commenting on the project vril be notified of the meeting date
and location where adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration will be considered by the Board of
Directors of the East Valley Water District.
Copies of the Initial Study and /or project technical studies are available for public review at the East
Valley Water District's office located at 3654 East Highland Ave, Suite #18, San Bernardino, CA 92346.
The 30 -day public review period for the Initial Study begins on September 20, 2011 and will close on
October 20, 2011. Any comments you have must be submitted in writing no later than the close of the
comment period.
Signature Title Date
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
To: Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
and
San Bernardino County
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue, 2 n Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415
From: East Valley Water District
3645 East Highland Avenue, Suite 18
Highland, CA 92346
Subject: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources
Code.
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT BASELINE GARDENS
MUTUAL WATER COMPANY WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT ROJECT
Project Title
SCH #2011091057 Ron Buchwald (909) 888 -8986
State Clearinghouse Number Lead Agency Contact Person Area Code /Telephone /Extension
Project Location: The proposed project is located within unincorporated San Bernardino County, with
the exception of a few parcels that are located within the corporate limits of the City of San Bernardino.
The project site is generally located south of Pacific Street, north of Baseline Street, east of Dwight Way,
and west of the City's drainage channel in between Canyon Road and Barton Street.
Project Description: The purpose of the project is to replace the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water
Company water system with a new East Valley Water District (EVWD) system. EVWD has assumed
responsibility for supplying water to the residents of the Company's service area and for replacing the
whole water system with one that meets current EVWD design standards.
The proposed project would consist of the construction of water mains, fire hydrants, service laterals,
pipelines, gate valves, and water meters to meet the standards and specifications of the East Valley
Water District. These improvements would provide safe, efficient, and reliable domestic water service to
those property owners that were previously serviced by Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company.
This is to advise that the East Valley Water District has approved the above described project on
■ Lead Agency ❑ Responsible Agency
October Z5 2011 and has made the following determination regarding the above described project:
(Date)
1. The project [❑ will ■ will not] have a significant effect on the environment.
2. ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
■ A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures [■ were ❑ were not] made a condition of the approval of the project and a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan was adopted.
4. A Statement of Overriding Considerations [❑ was ■ was not] adopted for this project.
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION, Page 2
This is to certify that the Mitigated Negative Declaration /Initial Study and -ecord of project approval is
available to the general public at:
East Valley Water District, 3645 East Highland Avenue Ste 18 Highland, CA 92346
Signature Title Date
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
(DRAFT) MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Lead Agency: East Valley Water District Contact: Ron Buchwald
3645 East Highland Avenue, Suite 18 Phone: (909) 888 -8986
Highland, CA 92346
Project Title: EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT BASELINE GARDENS MUTUAL WATER
COMPANY WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
State Clearinghouse Number: SCH #2011091057
Project Location
and Setting: The proposed project is located within unincorporated San Bernardino County,
with the exception of a few parcels that are located within the corporate limits of
the City of San Bernardino. The project site is generally located south of
Pacific Street, north of Baseline Street, east of Dwight Way, and west of the
City's drainage channel in between Canyon Road and Barton Street.
The area served by the existing Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company
(Baseline Gardens) consists of lots originally included in the four Baseline
Gardens subdivisions. These subdivisions originally contained 96 lots ranging
in size from approximately 36,000 square feet (SF) to 40,000 SF in size. Most
of these lots have been further subdivided, so the area now contains
448 parcels that require water service.
Project Description: The purpose of the project is to replace the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water
Company water system with a new East Valley Water District (EVWD) system.
EVWD has assumed responsibility for supplying water to the residents of the
Company's service area and for replacing the whole water system with one that
meets current EVWD design standards.
The proposed project would consist of the construction of water mains, fire
hydrants, service laterals, pipelines, gate valves, and water meters to meet the
standards and specifications of the East Valley Water District. These
improvements would provide safe, efficient, and reliable domestic water service
to those property owners that were previously serviced by Baseline Gardens
Mutual Water Company.
Finding: East Valley Water District's decision to implement this proposed expansion
project is a discretionary decision or "project" that requires evaluation under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based on the information in the
project Initial Study, the East Valley Water District has made a determination
that a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be the appropriate environmental
determination for this project to comply with CEQA.
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, page 2 of 2
Initial Study: Copies of the Initial Study are available for public review at the East Valley
Water District office at 3654 East Highland Avenue, Suite 18, Highland, CA
92346. The public review period for the Initial Study began on September 20,
2011 and closed on October 19, 2011.
Mitigation Measures: All mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study are proposed for adoption
as conditions of the project and will be irn demented through a mitigation
monitoring and reporting program if the Mitigated Negative Declaration is
adopted.
Signature Title Date
For Hand Delivery/Street Address. 1400
Project Title:_
Lead Agency_
Mailing Address
City Hiotdarn
Document Transmittal
acramento, CA 95812 -3044 (916) 445 -0613
Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 — 9161445 -0613
Suite 18 Phone
Zip 92346 County
Project Location: County San Bernardino
Cross StreVs Pacific Street, Baseline Street
Lat. / Long. 34° 07'55" N / 117° 15'71" W
Assessors Parcel No NIA
Within 2 miles: State Hwy # No
Airports San Bernardino International Airport
Document. Type:
CEQA:❑ NOP
❑ Early Cons
❑ N'eg Dec
■ Mit Neg Dec
Local Action Type
• Draft EIR
• Supplement/Subsequent EIR
(Prior SCH No.)
Other
City /Nearest Community San Bernardino
Zip Code 92346
Total Acres N/A
Section Unseclioned TlS R4W SBM
Waterways Santa Ana River
Railways No Schools Yes
NEPA: ❑ NO]
• EA
• Draft EIS
• FONSI
Other: D Joint Document
• Final Document
• Other
• General Plan Update
❑ Specific Plan
❑ Rezone
❑ Annexation
• General Plan Amendment
❑ Master Plan
❑ Prezone
❑ Redevelopment
• General Plan Element
❑ Planned Unit Development
❑ Use Permit
❑ Coastal Permit
• Commonly Plan
❑ Site Plan
❑ Land Division (Subdivision, etc.)
• Other Water System
❑ Education
Noise
• Drainage Absorption
Improvement
❑ Recreaticnal
Development Type
• Residential.
Units
Acres
❑ Agricultural Land
• Office:
Sq. ff._
Acres
Employees
• Commercial:
Sq.R.
Acres
Employees
• Industrials
Sq.R _
Acres
Employees
❑ Education
Noise
• Drainage Absorption
•
❑ Recreaticnal
❑ Economic / Jobs
•
Public Services / Facilities
Project Issues Discussed in Document
• Aesthetics / Visual
❑
Fiscal
❑ Agricultural Land
•
Floodplain / Flooding
• Air Quality
❑
Forest Land / Fire Hazard
• Archaeological I Histoncel
•
Geologic/ Seismic
• Biological Resources
❑
Minerals
❑ Coastal Zone
•
Noise
• Drainage Absorption
•
Population / Housing Balance
❑ Economic / Jobs
•
Public Services / Facilities
❑ Water Facilities:
Type_ MGD
❑ Transportation:
Type
❑ Mining:
Mineral
❑ Power:
Type _ Watts
❑ Waste Treatment:
Type _ MGD
❑ Hazardous Waste:
Type
• Other: Water System Improvements
• Recreation / Parks
• Schools /Universities
• Septic Systems
• Sewer Capacity
• Soil Erosion I Compaction / Grading
• Solid Waste
• Toxic /Hazards
• Traffic /Circulation
• Vegetation
• Water Quality
• Water Supply / Groundwater
• Wetland /Ripanan
• Wildlife
• Growth Inducing
It Land Use
• Cumulative Effects
_ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Present Land Use I Zoning I Residential I Institutional / Commercial and
General Plan Designation: Flood Control Channel
— — — -- — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Project Description: The purpose of the project is to replace the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company water system with a
new East Valley Water District (EVWD) system. EVWD has assumed responsibility for supplying water to the residents of the
Company's service area and replace the whole water system with one that meets current EVWD design standards.
The proposed project would consist of the construction of water mains, fire hydrants, service laterals, pipelines, gate valves, and
water meters to meet the standards and specifications of the East Valley Water District. These improvements would provide safe,
efficient, and reliable domestic water service to those property owners that were previously serviced by Baseline Gardens.
_ _ _ __ — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
January 2008
Reviewing Agencies Checklist
Lead Agencies may recommend State Clearinghouse distribution by marking agencies belo+, wi!h an "X ".
If you have already sent your document to the agency please denote that with an "S ".
X Air Resources Board
Boating/ Waterways, Department of
California Highway Patrol
Caltrans District #
Caltrans Division of Aeronautics
Caltrans Planning (Headquarters)
Coachella Valley Mountain Conservancy
Coastal Commission
Colorado River Board
Conservation, Department of
Corrections, Department of
Delta Protection Commission
Education, Department of
Energy Commission
X Fish & Game, Region # 6
Food & Agriculture, Department o'
Forestry & Fire Protection
General Services, Department of
X Health Services, Department of
Housing & Community Development
Integrated Waste Management Board
X Native American Heritage Commission
Office of Emergency Services
X Office of Histor s P-aservation
Office of Fublic';clmol Construction
Parks & RecrEat on
Pesticide Reg ilatic+, Department of
Public Utilities Ccm - nission
Reclamation F.o,erd
X Regional WOOS; #_ 8 (Santa Ana)
Resources Agercy
S.F. Bay Con=sr vat on 8, Development Commission
San Gabriel & Low2r L.A. Rivers & Mlns Conservancy
San Joaquin Piv =.r Conservancy
Santa Monica M. )u- -ains Conservancy
State Lands Cmuvrission
X SWRCB: Clean Na. er Grants
SWRCB'. Water 1i -airty
SWRCB. Watet 27gits
Tahoe Regional Manning Agency
Toxic Substance; Control, Department of
X Water Resource Iepartment of
Other
Other
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Local Public Review Period (to be filled in by lead agency)
Starting Dale September 20, 2011 Ending Date October 20 2011
Lead Agency (complete if applicable)
Consulting Firm: Tom Dodson &Associates
Address:
2150 N. Arrowhead Avenue
City /State /Zip:
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Contact:
Tom Dodson
Phone:
(909) 882 -3612
Signature of Lead Agency Representative:
Applicant:
East 'Ja1ey Water District
Address:
3654 East Highland Avenue, Suite 18
City /State /Zip: Hidhlemd CA 92346
Contact:
Ron E uc iwald
Phone:
(963) 882 -8986
Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 21161, Public P<so -irces Code.
January 2008
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MEMORANDUM
October 20, 2011
From: Tom Dodson
To: Mr. Ron Buchwald
Subj: Completion of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Baseline Gardens
Mutual Water Company Water System Improvement Project
The Ease[ Valley Water District (District) received four written comments on the
proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Baseline Gardens Mutual
Water Company Water System Improvement Project. CEQA requires a Negative
Declaration to consist of the Initial Study, copies of the comments, any responses
to comments as compiled on the following pages; and any other project related
material prepared to address issues evaluated in the Initial Study.
For this project, the original Initial Study will be utilized as one component of the
Final Negative Declaration package. The attached responses to comments,
combined with the Initial Study and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, constitute the Final MND package that will be used by the District to
consider the environmental effects of implementing the proposed project. The
following parties submitted comments. These letters are addressed in the
attached Responses to Comments:
1. State office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse
2. Native American Heritage Commission
3. City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department
4. Sari Bernardino County Public Works Department (e -mail comments)
Because mitigation measures are required for this project to reduce potentially
significant impacts to a less than significant level, the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP) provided under separate cover is required to be
adopted as part of this Final MND package. Tom Dodson will be attending the
District public meeting on October 24, 2011 on this project to address any
questions that the Board members or other parties may have regarding the
adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project.
Do not hesitate to give me a call if you have any questions regarding the contents
of this package.
Tom Dodson
Attachments
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
LETTER #1
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
1 1 This is an acknowledgment letter verifying that the State Clearinghouse
submitted the Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration to
selected state agencies for review, and that one state agency submitted
comments through the Clearinghouse by the cicse of the review period,
which occurred on October 19, 2011. The State assigned this project the
following tracking number, SCH #201 109105 7. Th is letter is for information
only and does not require additional formal respor!se.
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September 27, 2011
Mr. Ron Buchwaid
East Valley Water District
3654 East Highland Avenue, Suite 18
Highland, CA 92346
Dear Mr. Buchwald:
The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), the State of California
'Trustee Agency' for the protection and preservation of Native American cultural resources
pursuant to California Public Resources Code §21070 and affirmed by the Third Appellate Court
in the case of EPIC v. Johnson (1985:170 Cal App. 3" 604). The NAHC wishes to comment on
the proposed project.
This letter includes state and federal statutes relating to Native American
historic properties of religious and cultural significance to American Indian tribes and interested
Native: American individuals as 'consulting parties' under both state and federal law. State law
also addresses the freedom of Native American Religious Expression in Public Resources Code
§5097.9.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA - CA Public Resources Code
2 -1 21000-21177, amendments effective 3118/2010) requires that any project that causes a
substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource, that includes
archaeological resources, is a 'significant effect' requiring the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) per the CEQA Guidelines defines a significant impact on the environment
as 'a substantial. or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of physical conditions within
an area affected by the proposed project, including ... objects of historic or aesthetic
significance." In order to comply with this provision, the lead agency is required to assess
whather the project will have an adverse impact on these resources within the 'area of potential
effect 'APE), and if so, to mitigate that effect. The NAHC Sacred Lands File (SLF) search
resulted as follows: Native American cultural resources were not identified in the areas
(APE) you specified.
L The NAHC 'Sacred Sites,' as defined by the Native American Heritage Commission and
Cal fornia Legislature in California Public Resources Code § §5097.94(a) and 5097.96.
s in the NAHC Sacred Lands Inventory are confidential and exempt from the Public
ords Act pursuant to California Government Code §6254 (r).
Early consultation with Native American tribes in your area is the best way to avoid
unanticipated discoveries of cultural resources or burial sites once a project is underway.
2 -2 Culturally affiliated tribes and individuals may have knowledge of the religious and cultural
significance of the historic properties in the project area (e.g. APE). We strongly urge that you
if
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
LETTER #2
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
2 -1 Your comment is noted and will be made availab e to the District Board
prior to a decision on the proposed project. This finding is supported by
the findings of the cultural resources report included in the Initial Study.
2 -2 Early consultation with local Native American tribes vias completed prior to
release of the Initial Study. No specific Native American resource issues
were identified as a result of this consultation.
make contact with the list of Native American Contacts on the attached list of Native American
contNts, to see if your proposed project might impact Native American cultural resources and to
obtan their recommendations concerning the proposed project. Pursuant to CA Public
Resources Code § 5097.95, the NAHC requests that the Native American consulting parties be
2-2 provided pertinent project information. Consultation with Native American communities is also a
cunt, matter of environmental j ustice as defined by California Government Code §65040.12(a),
Pursuant to CA Public Resources Code §5097.95, the NAHC requests that pertinent project
information be provided consulting tribal parties. The NAHC recommends avoidance as defined
by CEQA Guidelines §15370(a) to pursuing a project that would damage or destroy Native
Amencan cultural resources and Section 2183.2 that requires documentation, data recovery of
cultural resources.
Consultation with tribes and interested Native American consulting parties, on the NAHC
list, should be conducted in compliance with the requirements of federal NEPA and Section 106
and 4(f) of federal NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq), 36 GFR Part 800.3 (f) (2) & .5, the President's
Council on Environmental Quality (CSQ, 42 U.S.0 4371 at seq. and NAGPRA (25 U.S.C. 3001-
30131 as appropriate. The 1992 Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties were revised so that they could be applied to all historic resource types
2 -3 included In the National Register of Historic Places and including cultural landscapes. Also,
federal Executive Orders Nos. 11593 (preservation of cultural environment), 13175
(coordination & consultation) and 13007 (Sacred Sites) are helpful, supportive guides for
Section 106 consultation. The aforementioned Secretary of the Interior's Standards include
recommendations for all 'lead agencies' to consider the historic context of proposed projects
and to "research" the cultural landscape that might include the 'area of potential effect.'
Confidentiality of "historic properties of religious and cultural significance' should also be
considered as protected by California Government Code §6254( r) and may also be protected
under Section 304 of he NHPA or at the Secretary of the Interior discretion if not eligible for
2 -4 listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary may also be advised by the
federal Indian Religious Freedom Act (cf. 42 U.S.C., 1996) in issuing a decision on whether or
not to disclose items of religious and/or cultural significance identified in or near the APES and
possibility threatened by proposed project activity.
Furthermore, Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, California Government Code
§27461 and Health & Safety Code Section 7050.5 provide for provisions for accidentally
2_5 discovered archeological resources during construction and mandate the processes to be
followed in the event of an accidental discovery of any human remains in a project location other
than a 'dedicated cemetery'.
To be effective, consultation on specific projects must he the result of an ongoing
relationship between Native American tribes and lead agencies, project proponents and their
2_6 contractors, in the opinion of the NAHC. Regarding tribal consultation, a relationship built
around regular meetings and Informal Involvement with local tribes will lead to more qualitative
consultation tribal input on specific projects.
If you have any questions about this response to your request, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (916) 653 -6251.
2 -3 Your comment is noted and will be made available to the District Board
prior to a decision on the proposed project. Consultation as outlined in this
comment was completed prior to release of the Initial Study. The
consultation did not identify any unique Native American resources within
the project area.
2 -4 Confidentiality regarding cultural resources has been maintained
throughout the review process for this project.
2 -5 Mitigation measure 5 -1 addresses the accidental discovery of subsurface
cultural resources and the Initial Study acknowledges the requirement to
initiate consultation if human remains are encounteed.
2 -6 Your comment is noted and will be made available to the District Board
prior to a decision on the proposed project. The District maintains an
ongoing relationship with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians as
suggested in this comment.
Dave Sir
Program
Cc: State
Attachment: Native American Contact List
Native American Contacts
San Bernardino County
September 27, 2011
Pechanga Band of Mission Indians
Paul Macarro, Cultural Resource Center
P.O. Box 1477 Luiseno
Temecula . CA 92593
(951) 770 -8100
pmacarro @pechanga -nsn.
gov
(951) 506 -9491 Fax
Ramona Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians
Joseph Hamilton, Chairman
P.O. Box 391670 Cahuilla
Anza . CA 92539
admin@ramonatribe.com
(951) 763 -4105
(951) 763 -4325 Fax
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
James Ramos, Chairperson
26569 Community Center Drive Serrano
Highland , CA 92346
(909) 864 -8933
(909) 864 -3724 - FAX
(909) 864 -3370 Fax
Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Michael Contreras, Cultural Heritage Prog.
12700 Pumar7a Road Cahuilla
Banning . CA 92220 Serrano
(951) 201 -1866 - cell
mcontreras @morongo -nsn.
gov
(951) 922 -0105 Fax
This list Is current only as of the date of this document.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Ann Brierty, Policy /Cultural Resources
26569 Community Center. Drive Serrano
Highland , CA 92346
(909) 864 -8933, Ext 3250
abrierty @sanmanuel -nsn.
gov
(909) 862 -5152 Fax
Serrano Nation of Indians
Goidie Walker
P.O. Box 343 Serrano
Patton , CA 92369
(909) 862 -9883
Departmen
Ernest H. Siva
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Tribal Elder
9570 Mias Canyon Road Serrano
Banning , CA 92220 Cahuilla
siva @dishmail.com
(951) 849 -4676
SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
Joseph Ontiveros, Cultural Resource Department
P.O. BOX 487 Luiseno
San Jacinto , CA 92581
iontiveros@soboba-nsn.gov
(951) 663 -5279
(951) 654 -5544, ext 4137
Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of the statutory responsibility as dMned In Section 7060.6 of the Health and Salary Code,
Section 6097.94 of the Public Resources Coda and SWIM 6097.96 of the Public Resources Code.
This list is applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources for the proposed
Basellne Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System improvement Project; of the East Valley Water Dlsldcta; located In San Bernardino
County, California; SClt82011091057; CEQA Notice of Ccmpiatioq proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration.
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
MUNICIPAL: WATEk DItPARTMENT
HOARD OF WA'rl:R COMMISSIONERS
TONI CAI3_ICorr
Prrsident
Commissimiers
U. WARRENCOCKE
NORINE I. MILLER
LOUIS A. FERNANDEZ
W AYNII HENDRIX
October 1.0, 2011
"Truster!, Quality Service since 1905"
Mr. Ron Buchwald
District Engineer
East Valley Water District
3654 Bast Highland Avenue, Suite 18
San Bernardino, CA 92346
Dear Mr..Buchwald:
STACEY R. ALUS'I'ADT
Ooseral Manager
�0n1N I.. OHAMA
uty Grnaal Manager
OJEW H. LITCHFIFI.D, P.E.
Director. Water Utility
JOI IN A. CLAUS
Dineror, Water Reclamation
IX)NSHACKELPORD
Director, Finanu:
VALER IF. HOf ISFI.
DI4Gpr, Fnvimnmcnlal &
Regulawy Compfia=
RE: PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EPN 2009 -013)
The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (Department) has received your Notice of
Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration. The Department has reviewed the East Valley Water
3 -1 District (EVWD) - Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System Improvement
Project and is providing its written response within the public review period of September 20,
201 I through October 20, 2011.
3 -2
3 -3
The EVWD - Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System Improvement Project
abuts the :Department service area but does not pose any obvious impacts on the Department. On
the first page of the Initial Study report under the heading "Purpose and Need ", a statement is
made "Currently, water to the project area is supplied by a temporary intertie to the City of San
Bernardino system." The proper name for the agency is City of San Bernardino Municipal
Water Department. On page two (2) under the heading "Preferred Alternative Project
Characteristics ", construction items for the project are outlined. The Department requests that
the temporary intertie be addressed in this section of the report. The EVWD Board of Directors
approved an upgrade to this temporary emergency intertie at the December 9, 1996 Board
meeting. The Department requests that the emergency intertie be permanently abandoned or that
the Joint Powers Agreement of 1965 be updated to include a permanent property sized intertie
that meets the current Department standard W4.5.
The Department has no additional comments on the water system improvement project to date;
3 -4 however, if the scope of the project has major changes in the future the Department will
comment as those changes are identified.
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California 92418 P.O. Box 710, 92402 Phone: (909) 384 -5141
FACSIMILENUNIEERS: Administration: (909) 384.5215 Engineenng: (909) 384 -5532 Cus4)mer Scrvicc: (910) 384 -7211
Corporate Yards: (909) 384 -5260 Walcr Reclamation Plant: (909) 384 -5258
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
LETTER #3
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
3 -1 Your comment is noted and will be made available to the District Board
prior to a decision on the proposed project.
3-2 Your comment is noted and is hereby incorporated into the Final Mitigated
Negative Declaration 'MND) package.
3.3 Your comment is noted and will be made available to the District Board
prior to a decision on the proposed project. The District will address the
temporary intertie and it will with be upgraded as suggested or permanently
abandoned.
3 -4 Your comment is noted and will be made available to the District Board
prior to a decision on the proposed project.
Mr, Ron Buchwald
Page 2
October 10, 2011
If you have any further questions please contact me at (909) 384 -5092 for further assistance.
Please reference EPN 2009 -013 in any communications regarding this project.
Sincerely,
Michael Nevarez
Water Utility Engineer
MN:jmt
cc: Matthew 11. Litchfield
Greg Gage
WU3%0 WU Euµin<mny1C 4i' Po AWX.'l .1- 6',Mik-TVwu- Osclin <Ou&d , Mw.1 Warm C—,,y
• � tp a• .
Tom Dodson
From: Ron Buchwald [,
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 1:44 PM
To: Tom Dodson
Cc: Martha Duran
Subject: FW: MND for the East Valley Water District improvement Project
Hello Tom,
The comments are starting to pour in now. Nye can discuss these later this week nt the close of the comment period,
which is October 20, 2011.
Thanks,
Ron
From: Hurse, Erma [
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2011 1:37 PM
To: Ron Buchwald
Subject: MND for the East Valley Water District Improvement Project
Dear Mr. Buchwald,
Thank you for giving the San Bernardino County Department of Public Works (Department) the opportunity to comment
on the above - referenced project. The environmental document was circulated tD other Divisions within our Department
and the comments are the following:
Permits /Operations Support Division (James McKenzie. P.E., (909) 387- 7941):
Ewest On page one of the Initial Study under Project Description - Projec' Location and Setting: Is "... and
4 -1 of the City's drainage channel . ." should be "and west of the San Bernardino County Flood
Control District's drainage channel ..."
F2AII proposed activities within Flood Control District right -of -way will require a permit prior to the
4_2 ommencing of any work.
Traffic Division (Ed Petre P.E., (909) 387 - 8239):
I. Traffic Management Plan shall be reviewed by the Department of Public Works for comments prior to the
4 -3 of construction. All construction traffic control devices shall be bases or the current edition of the
j�alifornia MUTCD.
4 -4 I . A road permit must be issued by the Department of Public Works.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the specific individual who provided that
specific comment, as listed above. A formal response will be forthcoming at a [a-,e- date.
Sincerely,
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
LETTER #3
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT
4 -1 Your comment is noted and is hereby incorporated into the Final Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) package.
4 -2 The District acknowledges the need to obtain encroachment permits prior
to commencing any work within the Flood Control District right -of -way.
4 -3 The District will require the Traffic Management Plan to be reviewed for
comment prior to initiation of construction. The District will require the
contractor to utilized the most current edition of the California MUTCD to
define appropriate traffic control devices.
4 -4 The District acknowledges the need to obtain a road permit from the
County Department of Public Works.
OCT-20 -2011 12:60 P.001
COMMENT LETTER #1
gaf YlA,r .
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse and Planning Unit
Edmund 0. Brown Jr. Ken Alms
Oovemor Director
1 -1
October 20, 2011
Ron Buahwald
East Valley Watei District
3654 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 1S
Etighland, CA 92346
Subject: Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System Improvement Project
SCH #: 2011091057
Dear Ron Buchwald:
The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named Mitigated Negative Declaration to selected state
agencies for review. On the enclosed Document Details Report please note that the Clearinghouse has
li::tcd the state agencies that reviewed your document. The review period closed on October 19, 2011, and
the comments from the responding agency (ies) is (are) enclosed. If this comment packagc is not in order,
Please notify the State Clearinghouse immedintnly. Please refer to the project's ten -digit State
Clearinghouse number in future correspondence so that we may respond promptly.
Please note that Section 21104(c) of the California Public Resources Code states that:
"A responsible or other public agency shall only make substantive comments regarding those
activities involved in a project which are within an area of expertise of the agency or which are
required to be carried out or approved by the agency. Those comments shall be supported by
specific documentation."
11he5o comments arc forwarded for use in preparing your final environmental document. Should you need
more information or clarification of the enclosed cements, we recommend that you contact the
.orrmrenting agency directly.
This letter aclmowledges that you have complied with the State Clearinghouse review requirements for
draft environmental documents, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Ploasc contact the
State Clearinghouse at (916) 445.0613 if you have any questions regarding the environmental review
'.SII1Cere�,
�/ �CatC MOrgan '
Director, State Clearinghouse
Enclosures
cc: Resources Agency
1400 TENUI 6"MET P.D. BOX 8044 SAORAlOMM, CALIFORNIA 9681E-8044
TEL (916) 4460618 FAX (916) 32&5018 www.upr,aa.gov
RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
LETTER #1
OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
1 1 This is an acknowledgment letter verifying that the State Clearinghouse
submitted the Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration to
selected state agencies for review, and that ones state agency submitted
comments through the Clearinghouse by the close of the review period,
which occurred on October 19, 2011. The State assigned this project the
following tracking number, SCH #201 1091057. This letter is for information
only and does not require additional formal response.
OCT- 20-2011 12:60 STATE CLEARINGHOUSE P.002
YVbWMCIIL VCIQIID fWJJVII
No
State Clearinghouse Data Base
SCH#
2011091057 '
Project Title
Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company Water System improvement Project
Lead Agency
East Valley Water District
• Type
MND Mitigated Negative Declaration
Descriprlon
The purpose of the project is to replace the Baseline Gardens Mutual Water Company water system
with a now East Valley Water District (EVWD) system. EVWD has assumed responsibility for
supplying water to the residents of the Company's service area and roplaco the whole water system
with one that meets current EVWD design standards.
The proposed project would consist of the construction of water mains, fire hydrants, service laterals,
pipelines, gate valves, and water meters to meet the standards and specifications of the East Valley
Water District. These Improvements would provide safe, efficient, and reliable domestic water service
to those property owners that were previously serviced by Baseline Gardens,
Lead Agency Contact
Name
Ron Suchweld
Agency
East Valley Water District
Phone
(909) 888 -8966 Fax
omall
Address
3654 E. Highland Avenue, Suite 18
Orly
Highland State CA ZIP 92346
Project Location
Count'
San Bernardino
Ci'y
San Bernardino
Region
Lat /Long
34' T55" N / 117° 15'7,1" W _
Cross Stmots
Pacific Street, Baseline Street
Parcel No.
Township
1S Range 4W Section Base SBB&M
Proximity to:
Highways
No
Airports
San Bernardino Int'
Railways
No
Waterways
Santa Ana River
Schools
yes
Land Use
Residential / institutional / Commercial and Flood Control Channel
Project Issues Aesthotic/Visual; AlrQuality; Amhaeologir Htstode; Biological Resources; Orainago /Absorption; Flood
Plain/Flooding: Geologic/Solsmic; Noise; Population/Housing Balance; Public Services; Soil
Erosion /Compaction /Grading; Solid Waste; Toxic/Hazardous; Traffic/Circulation; Vegetation; Water
Quality; Water Supply; Wildlife; Growth Inducing; Landuse; Cumulative Effects
Reviewing Resources Agency; Department of Fish and Game, Region 6; Department of Parks and Recreation;
Agencies Department of Water Resources; Office of Emergency Management Agency, California; Caltrdns,
Division of Aeronautics; Caltrans, District 8; CA Department of Public Health; State Water Resources
Control Board, Oivison of Financial Assistance; Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 8;
Native American Heritage Commission
Date Received 09/20/2011 Start of Review 09/20/2011 End ofRoview 10119/2011
Note: Blanks in data Fleids result from insufficient Information provided by lead agency.