HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 08/26/2003East Water District
1155 DEL ROSA AVENUE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 26, 2003 2:00 P.M.
AGENDA
"In order to comply with legal requirements for posting of agenda, only those items filed with the District
$.ecretary by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday prior to the following Tuesday meeting not requiring departmental
investigation, will be considered by the Board of Directors".
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comments
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 12, 2003.
4. Approval of Development Agreement between East Valley Water District and Standard Pacific Corp to
provide domestic water and sewer service to 22 dwelling units within Tract No. 15985-3 located
northeast of Highland Avenue and Pleasant View Lane in the City of Highland.
5. Approval of Liens for Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts.
6. Review and accept Financial Statements for period ended June 30, 2003.
7. Accounts Payable Disbursements: Accounts Payable Checks #194275 through #194398 were distributed
August 13, 2003 through August 21, 2003 in the amount of $262,335.80. Payroll Checks for period ended
August 15, 2003 and included checks and direct deposits in the amount of $90,22!.54. Total
Disbursements for the period were $352,557.34.
PUBLIC }[EARING
8. Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Negative Declaration to rehabilitate an existing Well at [Slant
146.
9. Adopt the Negative Declaration and File the Notice of Determination and Certificate of Fee Exemption
with the County of San Bemardino Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the State Office of Planning
and Research, State Clearinghouse for the East Valley Water District's Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation
Project. Discussion and Possible Action.
OLD BUSINESS
10. Radon Rule Update (General Manager)
NEW BUSINESS
l 1. Discussion and possible action regarding ACWA Committee Appointment Nominees for the 2004-2005
term.
12. Discussion and possible action regarding the selection of a representative from EVWD to cast a vote on
behalf of the District for the Chair and Vice Chair for Region 9 at the ACWA Membership Meeting on
September 12, 2003.
13. Consideration of Scholarship Agreement for the "Water Resources Institute" at Cal State University San
Bernardino (CSUSB).
14. Claim from customer, Donna Horton, for reimbursement of reconnection fee at 25426 Paloma Rd. in San
Bernardino.
REPORTS
15. August 19, 2003 - Releases of Lien for Delinquent Water and Sewer Accounts.
16. General Manager's Report
17. Oral Comments from Board of Directors.
CORRESPONDENCE
18. Response letter to the City of Highland respectfully declining their offer to purchase the District's 5th
and Webster Street property.
]MEETINGS
19. BUS[NESS AFTER HOURS hosted by Toyota, 650 Auto Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA.,
August 28, 2003.
:20. ASBCSD MEMBERSHIP MEETiNG hosted by Baldy Mesa Water District, Green Tree I~m,
Victorville, CA., September 15, 2003.
21. BUSINESS CONFERENCE GET-A-WAY hosted by the Highland Chamber of Commerce,
Temecula Valley at the Embassy Suites, November 8-10, 2003.
ADJOURN
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DRAFT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
EAS'r VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AUGUST 12, 2003
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
The :meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President Goodin. Director Sturgeon led
the flag salute.
PRESENT: Directors Lightfoot, Sturgeon, Wilson, Goodin
ABSENT: Director Negrete
STAFF: Robert Martin, General Manager; Paul Dolter, District Engineer;
Brian Tompkins, Chief Financial Officer; Mary Wallace,
Administrative Assistant
LEGAL COUNSEL: Steve Kennedy
GU]~ST(s): Jo McAndrews, Charles Roberts (Highland Community News),
Elena Arnold (Press Enterprise), Stephen Wall (The Sun), Jim
Cimino
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MdS/C (Sturgeon-Lightfoot) that the August 12, 2003 Agenda be approved as
submitted.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
President Goodin declared the public participation section of the meeting open at 2:02
p.m. There being no written or verbal comments, the public participation section was
closed.
APPROVAL OF JULY 22, 2003 BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the July 22, 2003 Board Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
Minutes: 03/25/03
APP~ROVAL OF JULY 24, 2003 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
M~S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the Suly 24, 2003 Special Board Meeting M'mutes
be approved as submitted.
APPROVAL OF JULY 31, 2003 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES (BOARD
WORKSHOP).
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the July 31, 2003 Special Meeting Minutes be
approved as submitted.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN EAST VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT AND CENTEX HOMES TO PROVIDE WATER AND SEWER
SEI?~VICE TO 132 DWELLING UNITS WITmN TRACT #16003 LOCATED AT
Till*, EAST END OF BASELINE IN TIlE CITY OF HIGltLAND was presented to
the Board for approval.
M_YS/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the Development Agreement between East Valley
Water District and Centex Homes be approved.
RESOLUTION 2003.37 - DEDICATION OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
WITItlN TRACT 14326 (LOTS 204-325) IN TIlE CITY OF ItlGItLAND was
presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that Resolution 2003.37 be approved.
RESOLUTION 2003.38 - DEDICATION OF SEWERS WlTItlN TRACT 14326
(LOTS 204-325) IN TIlE CITY OF ltlGItLAND was presented to the Board for
approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that Resolution 2003.38 be approved.
APPROVAL OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
The General Manager stated that the charges identified by Account Numbers: 1120305-03
and 1230759-02 had been paid and should be removed from the lien list.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the hens for delinquent water and sewer accounts be
aplxoved for processing w/th the exceptions as noted by the General Manager.
2 Minutes: 08/12/03
DISBURSEMENTS
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Ivl/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that General Fund Disbursements #194025 through
194274 distributed during the per/od of July 23, 2003 through August 6, 2003 in the
amount of $1,323,398.67 and Payroll Fund Disbursements for the period ended July 11,
2003. in the amount of $84,594.74 totaling $1,407,993.41 be approved.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING OFFER TO PURCIIASE
DIS'rRICT'S PROPERTY LOCATED ON FII*TH STREET, WEST OF WEBSTER
STREET IN TIlE CITY OF ITIGFI!,AND.
No action was taken at this time. Item was deferred until after Closed Session.
RADON RULE UPDATE
The General Manager reported on the District's progress w/th the Rule to date; that
progress was behag made on more realistic water and air requirements regarding the
Radon issue. Information only.
DIltECTOR's FEES AND EXPENSES FOR JUNE & JULY 2003 were presented to
the Board for approval.
MdS/C(Lighffoot-Wilson) that the Directors fees and expenses for June and July
2003 be approved.
A SIGNED PETITION AND REQUEST FROM DISTRICT ElVIPLOYEES TO
CLOSE TIlE DISTRICT OFFICE ON FREDAY~ DECEMBER 26, 2003 TO
ALLOW FOR AN EXTENDED CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY was presented to the Board
for approval.
M/S/C (Wilson-Lightfoot) that the petition from the employees to close the District
office on December 26, 2003 and use a personal vacation day be granted.
AN~ ADDITIONAL STAFFING POSITION OF A "SAFETY AND REGULATORY
AFFAIRS COORDINATOR" was presented to the Board for approval.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that a "Safety and Regulatory Affairs Coordinator"
position be added to the District's staff.
SCItEDULING A TOUR OF DISTRICT FACILITIES IN OCTOBER 2003.
The General Manager suggested that the next tour of the Water District and related
facilities be scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th.
3 Minutes: 08/12/03
RELEASES OF LI~N FOR DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTS.
List of liens released on July 28, 2003 was reviewed. Information only.
GElq~RAL MANAGER'S REPORT
The General Manager reported on the District's operations to date; that President Good'm,
Vice President Wilson, Attorney Steve Kennedy and he would be going to Sacramento to
meet with Cheryl Alien (Department of Real Estate) on August 25th to discuss the Patton
Property and golf course lease; Steven Kennedy briefly discussed the status of the Roclney
Harraon Bankruptcy Case. Information only.
ORAL COMMENTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Director Goodin stated that the only papers filed for the two seats available on the East
Valley Water District's Board were Donald Goodin and Kip Sturgeon. Information only.
There being no further verbal or written comments from the Directors, this section of the
meeting was closed.
DEDICATION & RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE 5TH STREET
BR]I)GE AT CITY CREEK, SPONSORED BY TltE CITY OF HIGHLAND,
AUGUST 15, 2003, Information only.
CLOSED SESSION
M/S/C (Lightfoot-Wilson) that the meeting adjourn to Closed Session.
The Board entered into Closed Session at 2:25 p.m. as provided for in the California Open
Meeting Law, Government Code Section 54945.9(a), to discuss those items listed on the
Agemda.
ADJOURN TO REGULAR SESSION
President Goodin declared that the meeting adjourn to regular session.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
The Board returned to regular session at 2:35 p.m. The item listed on the Agenda was
discussed in closed session with no reportable action being taken on Agenda Item $$21 and
returned to Agenda Item #11.
4 Minutes: 08/12/03
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING OFFER TO PURCHASE
DISTRICT'S PROPERTY, IDENTIFIED AS APN:1201-361-01,02, & 03,
LOCATED ON FIFTH STREET, WEST OF WEBSTER STREET IN THE CITY
OF ]~IGHLAND.
M/S/C (Sturgeon-Wilson) that the offer from the City of Highland to purchase the
DistuJct's property on Fifth Street, West of Webster respectfully be declined.
~D3rOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting
on August 26, 2003.
Donald D. Goodin, President
Robert E. Martin, Secretary
5 Minutes: 08/12/03
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS .AGREEMENT is made this day of ., , by and between EAST
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency (hereinafter "the DISTRICT"), and
STANDARD PACIFIC COP, P, a California Company (hereinafter "the DEVELOPER").
RECITALS
A. The DISTRICT is a County Water District organized and operating pursuant to
Califc~rnia Water Code Section 30000 et seq.
B. The DEVELOPER proposes to subdivide and develop certain real property within
the boundaries of the DISTRICT which is located northeast of Highland Avenue and Pleasant
View Lane, in the City of Highland, County of San Bernardino, State of California, and is
generally identified as Tract No. 15985-3 (hereinafter "the PROPERTY"). A copy of the
Tentative Tract Map for the PROPERTY is attached hereto as Exhibit "A*' and is incorporated
herein by this reference.
C. The development of the PROPERTY will consist of 22 dwelling units, and the
DEVELOPER desires that the DISTRICT provide domestic water and sewer service to the
PROPERTY. The DEVELOPER intends to design and construct the facilities necessary for
water and sewer service to be furnished to the PROPERTY.
D. The DISTRICT supplies domestic water and sewer service within the area to be
served and is the public agency empowered by law to provide such services to the PROPERTY.
E. The purpose of this AGREEMENT is to provide the terms and conditions under
which the DEVELOPER wilI design and construct the facilities necessary for the DISTRICT to
supply water and sewer service to the PROPERTY (hereinafter "the PROJECT").
COVENANTS
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the preceding Recitals and the mutual
Covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
Section 1. DESIGN OF FACILITIES. The DEVELOPER agrees to design the water and
sewer facilities for the PROPERTY in the following mariner and according to the Rules and
Regulations of the DISTRICT:
a. The DISTRICT agrees to provide to the DEVELOPER tentative
water and sewer plans which corrfonu to the requirements of the DISTRICT.
b. The DEVELOPER agrees to design the water and sewer facilities
for the PROPERTY in accordance with the DISTRICT's Standards for Design and
Processing of Water and Sewer Plans and the tentative plans provided by the
DISTRICT. The designs shall be submitted to the DISTRICT in a complete form
which shall provide sufficient information for review and approval by the
DISTRICT in the exercise of its sole discretion.
c. The DISTRICT may request certain changes in the plans to
provide for oversizing of facilities, which DEVELOPER agrees to incorporate into
the plans and specifications for the PROPERTY.
d. The DEVELOPER shall furnish the DISTRICT with any and all
easements necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of any
and all water and/or sewer facilities to be installed and/or used for the PROJECT.
Al1 easements shall be submitted to the DISTRICT for review and approval by the
DISTRICT in the exercise of its sole discretion prior to the DISTRICT's acceptance
of any dedication of the PROJECT facilities under Section 6 of this
AGREEMENT.
e. The DEVELOPER shall submit all plans, drawings, specifications,
and contract documents, for all work to be performed pursuant to this
AGREEMENT, to the DISTRICT for review and approval, if acceptable to the
DISTRICT. The DISTRICT agrees to review all such documents in a timely
manner and, upon inclusion of all changes thereto requested by the DISTRICT in a
manner satisfactory to the DISTRICT, the DISTRICT will provide the
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DEVELOPER with authorization to proceed. The DEVELOPER shall not proceed
with the construction of the PROJECT and any other water or sewer facilities for
use on the PROPERTY until the DISTRICT so authorizes.
Section 2. CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES. The DEVELOPER agrees to construct the
PROJECT and all other water and sewer facilities necessary for the PROPERTY in the follow'rog
manner subject to the DISTRICT's approval:
a. The DEVELOPER shall obtain all necessary permits from the (city
or county) and all other public or private agencies required for the construction
thereof. The PROJECT and the facilities appurtenant thereto shall be constructed
at a location determined by the DISTRICT, and shall be relocated by the
DISTRICT at the DEVELOPER's sole expense if such relocation is deemed
necessary by the DISTRICT in its sole discretion. The DEVELOPER hereby
grants the DISTRICT full access to the PROPERTY and all other locations where
the work contemplated herein is to be performed.
b. All facilities constructed pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be
in accordance with accepted standards and practices in the industry and in
compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The
DEVELOPER shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and
equipment necessary to perform the work for the PROJECT, and such work shall
be performed in a timely and workmanlike manner by a party or entity acceptable
to the DISTRICT. All such facilities shall conform to the DISTRICT's Standard
Specifmations for the Furnishing of Materials and the Construction of Water and
Sewer Pipelines. All costs and liabilities in connection with the design and
construction of the PROJECT shall be borne solely by the DEVELOPER.
c. The DISTRICT shall inspect and approve all work to be performed
under this AGREEMENT. However, any approval by the DISTRICT of such
work, or of the designs, specifications, reports, andJor materials furnished
hereunder, is understood to be conceptual approval only and will not operate to
relieve the DEVELOPER or its contractors, consultants, or subcontractors of
responsibility for complying with all laws, codes, industry standards, and liability
for damages caused by negligent acts, errors~ omissions, noncompliance with
industry standards, or their own willful misconduct. Further, neither the
DISTRICT's review, approval, or acceptance of any of the work or services
performed in connection with this AGREEMENT shall be construed as a waiver of
any rights hereunder or of any defense or cause of action which the DISTRICT
may have arising out of the performance of this AGREEMENT or any previous or
subsequent agreements. The DEVELOPER shall cause the facilities constructed
under this AGREEMENT to be inspected as required by any and all other public or
private agencies.
Section 3. DEVELOPER'S COSTS. In addition to all other obligations imposed upon the
DEVELOPER trader this AGREEMENT, the DEVELOPER shall be responsible for the payment
of all of the following:
a. The DEVELOPER shall pay to the DISTRICT all, or any portion,
of the connection fees for the PROPERTY at the time of application for water and
sewer service therefor. The DISTRICT will provide water and sewer service only
to those specific subdivision lots within the PROPERTY for which payment in full
has been made to the DISTRICT.
b. The DEVELOPER shall be solely responsible for the payment of
all costs, fees, and expenses associated with the construction, inspection, operation,
maintenance, repair, and relocation of the PROJECT, including all costs, fees, and
expenses incurred for the environmental analysis, engineering, and design of the
PROJECT.
c. The DEVELOPER shall comply with all rules, regulations,
resolutions, and ordinances of the DISTRICT that are currently in place or may
hereafter be adopted, and shall pay when due any and all fees, deposits, charges,
rates, fines, penalties, taxes, and/or assessments that may be levied by the
DISTRICT.
d. The DEVELOPER hereby consents, and waives any objection, to
the exercise of any and all collection remedies that are available to the DISTRICT
under the law upon the PROPERTY and/or the person and/or property of
DEVELOPER and its shareholders and partners.
Section 4. SECURITY.
a. The DEVELOPER shall provide performance, completion, and/or
payment bonds for the PROJECT in the minimum m~ount of not less than 100
percent of the estimated construction costs containing covenants which are
acceptable to the DISTRICT and the City of Highiand.
b. The DEVELOPER shall provide a maintenance bond for the
PROJECT in the amount of 100 percent of the construction cost, which shall
contain covenants which are satisfactory to the DISTRICT. Such bond shall
remain in force for at least twelve (12) months from the date of acceptance by the
DISTRICT of the dedication of said facilities.
c. The DEVELOPER shall aiso procure and mainta'm during the
performance of this AGREEMENT such policies of insurance, bonds from an
acceptable surety, cash deposits, escrow accounts, letters of credit, and other forms
of security, in amounts and upon terms deemed sufficient by the DISTRICT in its
sole discretion to protect the DISTRICT from any and all exposure to loss and/or
liability.
Section 5. COSTS FOR OVERSIZING. Pursuant to Section 1 .c. of this AGREEMENT, the
DISTRICT agrees to pay to the DEVELOPER the incremental cost of oversizing any PROJECT
facilities greater than twelve inches (12") in diameter for water distribution pipelines and ten
inches (10") in diameter for sewage collection pipes. The DISTRICT shall determine the amount
of the incremental cost of oversizing and the method of payment in the exercise of its sole
discretion prior to its acceptance of the PROJECT facilities.
Section 6. DEDICATION OF FACILITIES.
a. The DEVELOPER shall, upon completion of the construction of
ali facilities to be installed hereunder to the satisfaction of the DISTRICT, dedicate
said facilities to the DISTRICT by a deed of dedication or such other instrument as
the DISTRICT may prescribe, and the DISTRICT agrees to accept the dedication
thereof by formal action of its Board of Directors. Thereafter, such dedicated
facilities shall become and be operated and maintained by the DISTRICT as part
the DISTRICT's water and sewer system. The DISTRICT shall not accept
dedication of said water or sewer facilities until all connection fees have been paid
unless otherwise allowed under Section 3.a. herein.
b. The DEVELOPER hereby grants the DISTRICT full access to the
PROPERTY for the purpose of installing, operating, inspecting, maintaining, and
repairing all meters, valves, and other appurtenances necessary for the DISTRICT
to record, regulate, and control the amount of water pumped therefrom.
Section 7. SERVICE RESTRICTIONS. Any obligation on the part of the DISTRICT to
supply water to the PROPERTY pursuant to the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be excused in
the event that the performance thereof is interrupted for any of the following reasons: riots,
wars, sabotage, civil disturbances, insurrection, explosion, court order, natural disasters such as
floods, earthquakes, landslides, and fires, and other labor disturbances and other catastrophic
evem:s which are beyond the reasonable control of the DISTRICT. Notwithstanding any other
provision to the contrary, the DISTRICT may suspend or refuse water service to the PROPERTY
if th,: DEVELOPER is in breach, default, or violation of this AGREEMENT or any rule,
regu]iation, resolution, and/or ordinance of the DISTRICT that is currently in place or may
hereafter be adopted, or if such service would adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of
the DISTRICT's customers, or for any other reason deemed paramount by the DISTRICT in its
sole discretion.
Section 8. NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CLAIM OF WATER
RIGHTS. The DISTRICT makes no express or implied representations or warranties concerning
the quality, pressure, or temperature of any water delivered pursuant to the temps of tkis
AGREEMENT, or the manner in which the water is provided, or its fitness for any particular
purpose, and the DISTRICT shall not be held liable for any losses incurred or damages sustained
as a direct or indirect result thereof, nor shall the DISTRICT be held liable for any losses
incurred or damages sustained after the water furnished hereunder is transferred to the PROJECT
facilities. Any water conveyed by the DISTRICT under this AGREEMENT shall not serve as
fire basis of, or otherwise support, any water rights claim that may be asserted by the
DEVELOPER.
Section 9. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES. The DISTRICT shall not be held liable or
responsible for any debts or claims that may arise from the operation of this AGREEMENT, or
for any damage clah~as for injury to persons, including the DEVELOPER and/or its officers,
directors, shareholders, guests, invitees, trespassers, agents, contractors, consultants, and
employees, or for property damage, from any cause arising out of or in any way related to the
PROPERTY, the PROJECT, and/or tl~e DEVELOPER's obligations hereunder.
Section 10. RELEASE. The DEVELOPER hereby expressly waives and releases the
DISTRICT and its agents, officers, directors, and employees from any and all liability for the
claims, actions, and/or losses set forth in Section 9 above and for any costs and expenses
incurred in connection therewith. The DEVELOPER, notwithstanding the provisions of
Califbm/a Civil Code § 1542, which provides as follows:
"A general release does not extend to claims which
the creditor did not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the
time of the executed release which if known by him or her must have
materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor."
expressly waives and relinquishes all rights and benefits afforded to the DEVELOPER
therezrader and under any and all similar laws of any state or territory of the United States with
respect to the claims, actions, and/or losses referenced above. This AGREEMENT shall act as a
release of any claims that may ar/se from the aforementioned whether such claims are currently
laaown or unknown. The DEVELOPER understands and acknowledges the significance and
consequences such specific waiver of Civil Code § 1542 and hereby assumes full responsibility
for any h~juries, damages, losses, or liability that may result from the claims identified above.
This AGREEMENT shall also act as a release of any claims, actions, and/or losses set forth in
Section 9 above, that may arise in the future whether such claims are currently foreseen or
unforeseen.
Section 11. HOLD HARMLESS. Excepting the sole or active negligence or willful
miscc,nduct of the DISTRICT, the DEVELOPER shall indemnify and hold the DISTRICT and
its of~Scers, directors, agents, and employees harmless from and against all claims and liabilities
of any kind arising out of, in connection with, or resulting from, any and all acts or omissions on
the part of the DEVELOPER and/or its officers, directors, shareholders, partners, assignees,
guests, invitees, trespassers, agents, contractors, consultants, and employees in connection with
the ]PROPERTY, the PROJECT, and the performance of their obligations under this
AGREEMENT, including design defects, even if occurring after the completion of the
PROJECT, and defend the DISTRICT and its officers, directors, agents, and employees fi.om any
suits Or actions at law or in equity for damages, and pay all court costs and counsel fees in
cormection therewith. In addition, the DEVELOPER agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the
DISTRICT harmless from and against all cla'uns, losses, liabilities, damages, demands, actions,
judgments, causes of action, assessments, penalties, costs, expenses (including, without
limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of legal counsel, expert witnesses, and
accountants), and all foreseeable and unforeseeable consequential damages which might arise or
be asserted against the DISTRICT and/or the DEVELOPER with regard to the PROPERTY
and/or the PROJECT which are alleged and/or determined to be tortious, and/or in violation of
present and future federal, state, and local laws (whether under common law, statute, rule,
regulation, or otherwise), including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., and the Guidelines adopted thereunder, Califonfia
Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq., all as the same may be amended from time to time.
Section 12. NOTICES. Any notice, tender, or delivery to be given hereunder by either
party to the other shall be effected by personal delivery in wrifmg or by registered or certified
mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed communicated as of mailing
or in the case of personal delivery, as of actual receipt. Mailed notices shall be addressed as set
forth below, but each party may change its address by written notice in accordance with this
section,
If to the DISTRICT: East Valley Water District
P.O. Box 3427
1155 Del Rosa Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92413
Attn: General Manager
If to the DEVELOPER: Standard Pacific Corp
255 E. Rincon Street, Suite 200
Corona, CA 92879-1330
Attention:
Section 13. DISPUTES. Any dispute or controversy arising out of, under, or in connection
with, or in relation to this AGREEMENT, and any amendments thereto, or the breach thereof,
which~ is not resolved informally by prior mutual agreement of the parties hereto, shall be
submi~tted to arbitration in accordance with the California Arbitration Act, Sections 1280 through
1294.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The cost of such arbitration shall be paid by the parties
equally; however, the prevailing party in the arbitration shall be entitled to reimbursemem of its
attorneys fees and other costs incurred in connection therewith.
Section 14. ATTORNEYS FEES. If a dispute arises which cannot be resolved by
arbitration, regarding the breach or enforcement of the provisions of this AGREEMENT, the
prewdling party therein shall be entitled to recover all attorneys fees and other costs actually
incurred in comaection with reaching a resolution of the dispute whether or not an action, claim,
or lawsuit is filed. In any action brought, the entitlement to recover attorneys fees and costs will
be considered an element of costs and not of damages.
Section 15. INUREMENT. This AGREEMENT and all provisions hereof shall be jointly
and severally binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto, their respective heirs,
successors, legal representatives, and assigns, and each of the shareholders and partners of the
DEVELOPER in their individual, separate, and/or other capacities.
Section 16. ASSIGNMENT. This AGREEMENT may not be assigned to any individual or
entity without the written consent of the pa~ies hereto.
Section 17. INTEGRATION AND AMENDMENT. This AGREEMENT constitutes the
entire understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes
any and all prior agreements, whether oral or written, between the parties in connection
therewith. This AGREEMENT may not be amended unless in writing and signed by the parties
hereto,
Section 18. CAPTIONS. The captions of sections and subsections of this AGREEMENT
are for reference only and are not to be construed in any way as a part oft/tis AGREEMENT.
Section 19. INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT. This AGREEMENT shall not
be construed against the party preparing it, but shall be construed as if both parties jointly
prepared this AGREEMENT and any uncertainty or ambiguity contained herein shall not be
inte[preted aga'mst any one party. Failure by either party to enforce any provision of this
AGREEMENT, or any waiver thereof by such party, shall not constitute a waiver of said party's
right to enforce subsequent violations of the same or any other terms or conditions herein. This
AGREEMENT shall be enforced and governed by and under the laws of the State of California,
and venue for any action brought to interpret and/or enforce any provision of this AGREEMENT
shall[ be in a state or federal court located in the State of California that would generally have in
rem jurisdiction over the PROPERTY.
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Section 20. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this AGREEMENT is declared by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of tkis
AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 21. TIME OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence in this AGREEMENT, and
the pexties hereto agree to proceed in good faith, with due diligence, to complete all covenants
and conditions set forth herein and to perform such further acts as is reasonably necessary to
effectuate the purpose of this AGREEMENT.
Section 22. AUTHORITY. Each individual executing this AGREEMENT on behalf of a
party hereto represents and warrants that he or she is fully and duly authorized and empowered to
so execute on behalf of such party, and that this AGREEMENT is binding in the rammer set forth
in Section 15 hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this AGREEMENT to be
executed by their respective officers as of the date first above written.
DISTRICT
By:
East Valley Water District
President, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
KobE~rt E. Martin East Valley Water Distr±ct
Secretary, Board of ' et is
By: 7 ~~ -- ,Standard Pacific Corp
(authOrized signature) ~
ATI'EST:
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Nota~.~ Public
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EX.BIT "A"
[Tentative Tract Map for the PROPERTY]
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CERTIFICATE OF LIEN
AUGUST 26, 2003
ACCOUNT OWNERS PROPERTY AMOUNT
NUMBER NAME ADDRESS OWE...~D
1. 0070136-06 $93.64
2. 0140229-04 $55.10
3. 0170047-02* $114.38
4. 0t70095-03' $78.6:2~'
5. 033~]130-05' $88.52
6. 034Cr138-05 $39.81
7. 0350084-05 $58.18
8. 0720252-02* $159.02
9. 0730186-05+ $96.74
10. 0920123-04+ $36.20
11. 094{)079-03+ $90.06
12, 0941)165-06 $32.:!8
13. 1030153-01' $174.12
14. 1040021-05* $123.68'"
15. 1120073-05 $150.29
16. 1160748-04* $88.62
17. 1260230-00 $97.16 /
t8. 1260309-01' $39.89
19. t520211-00' $22.14
20, 1540321-01' $91,75/'
21. 1651020-01 $109.85
TOTAL ~ $1,840,,05
*STILL OWNS PROPERTY
+ MULTIPLE UNITS
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East Valley Water District
Balance Sheet - Unaudited
June 30, 2003
ASSFTS
UTII. ITY PLANT - at cost:
Utility plant in service - water department $74,784,785
Utility plant in service - sewer department 22,013,188
98,797,973
Less: Accumulated depreciation (29,755~038)
67,042,935
Construction in progress 8,594,397
Land held for resale 2,207,749
77,845,081
RESTRICTED ASSETS:
Watar department - bond funds - cash in bank 6,475
Cedificate of Participation reserved funds - cash in bank 1,236,025
Reserved funds - designations - cash in bank 2,186,450
3,428,950
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and Investments 11,296,819
Less: Restricted Cash and Investments 3,428,950
7,867,869
Accounts receivable (net of allowance) 1,024,810
Othar receivables (net of allowance) 104,565
Inventory 746,449
Prepaid expenses 155,759
9,899,452
OTHER ASSETS AND DEPERRED COSTS (Net of Arnortlzation):
Bond discount and incidental bond expenses 25,014
Deferred financing charges 404,351
429,365
TOTAL ASSETS $91,602,848
East Valley Water District
Balance Sheet - Unaudited
June 30, 2003
LIABIILITIES AND EQUITY
LONG-TERM DEBT:
Certificates of Participation due after one year $13,766,065
Less: Deferred amount on refunding of COPs (714,553)
13,051,512
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts Payable 1,899,007
Accrued payroll and benefits 593,932
Customer service deposits 1,148,310
Defe=rred Rental Income 2,500
Accrued interest payable 65,536
Deposits - refundable 260,650
Certificates of Participation due within one year 1,726,266
5,696,201
TOTAL LIABILITIES 18,747~713
EQUITY:
Contributed capital:
Invested in utility plant 27,356,571
Other contributed capital 3,695,064
Retained earnings:
Reserved for water bond funds 6,475
Reserved for emergencies 2,170,000
Reserved for unemployment insurance 16,450
Unreserved 37,794,186
Net Income for current year 1,816,389
TOTAL EQUITY 72,855,135
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $91,602,848
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Board Memorandum Date: AUGUST 2(~, 2003
From: Brian W. Tompkins / Chief Financial Officer
Subject: Disbursements, ~
Recomn~endation:
Approve the attached list of accounts payable checks and
payroll issued during the period August 13, 2003 through
August 21, 2003.
Background:
Accounts payable checks are shown on the attached listing and include numbers 194275 to 194398 for
A total of $262,335.80.
The source of funds for this amount is as follows:
COP Construction Funds Funds depleted
EPA Grant Funds
Unrestricted Funds $262,335.80
Payroll dlisbursed was for the period ended August 15, 2003 and included checks and direct deposits,
Totaling $90,221.54.
Fiscal Impact:
Total disbursements- $352,557.34.
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2150 N. ARROWHEAD AVENUE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405
TEL (909) 882-3612 · FAX (909) 882-7015
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August 12, 2003
Mr. Robert Martin, General Manager
East Valley Water District
1155 Del Rosa Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92413
Subject East Valley Water District's (EWND) Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project
(SCH #2003071053)
Dear Mr. Martin:
The public comment period on the proposed Negative Declaration closed on August 11, 2003. No
adverse comments were received. Therefore, it is our recommendation that a Negative Declaration
is the appropriate CEQA determination for this project. If District staff concurs, it should provide the
Board with the following data in the Staff Report.
An Initial Study that meets current CEQA requirements was prepared for this project. Based on data
provided in the Initial Study, it was determined that potential impacts to the environment were either
non-signific, ant or can be reduced to less than significant levels through implementation of the
mitigation rneasures provided in the lnitial Study. The lnitial Study and proposed Negative Declaration
were circulated for public review and comment in a manner prescribed by CEQA, including the State
Clearinghouse. The public review and comment period ended on August 1'/, 2003. No comment
received.
Because no impacts to biological resources were identified in the Initial Study, it is appropriate to adopt
a De Minimus Impact Finding for the project. If staff concurs, its recommendation to the Board shall
be to:
Adopt the Negative Declaration; Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program; adopt a De Minimus Impact Finding; and File the Notice of
Determination and Certificate of Fee Exemption with the County of San
Bemardino Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the State Office of Planning
and Research, State Clearinghouse.
Enclosed are the following:
· One (1) Negative Declaration
Ten (10) copies of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Mr. Robert Martin
August 12, 2003
Page 2
One (1) Certificate of Fee Exemption
· Two (2) Notice of Determinations
;Fen (10) copies of the Initial Study
Posting of the Notice of Determination and Certificate of Fee Exemption with the County requires the
District to pay a $35.00 administrative handling fee to the County.
Thank you '[or allowing Tom Dodson & Associates to assist you with this project and should you have
any questions or comments, please call.
Vice PreskJent
BG/cmc
Mitigated Negative Declaration
Lead Agency: East Valley Water District (EVWD) Contact: Mr. Paul Dolter, P.E.
1155 Del Rosa Avenue (POB 3427) Phone (909) 888-8986
San Bernardino, CA 92413
Project Title: EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT'S (EVWD) PLANT 146 WELL
REHABILITATION PROJECT
State Clearinghouse Number: SCH #2003071053
Project Location: Southeast 1/4 Section 3, TlS, R3W SBM, City of Highland, County of San Bernardino
Project Description: EVWD is proposing to rehabilitate an existing well at its Plant 146 site. The well was
constmctedi in 1957 without a gravel pack. Over the years, the well began to produce water with unacceptable levels
of sand and. other sediments. EVWD is proposing to install a new smaller casing liner within the existing casing, a
gravel pack, a sanitary seal and other equipment. When completed, the rehabilitated well will again supply water
to the EVWD system.
Finding: EVWD's decision to implement this well rehabilitation project is a discretionary decision or"proj ect" that
requires evaluation under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This mitigated negative declaration
is the East Valley Water District's CEQA determination for this project.
Initial Study: Copies of the Initial Study are available for public review at the East Valley Water District, 1155 Del
Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92413. The public review period for the Initial Study closed on August 11,2003.
Mitigation Measures: All mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study have been adopted as conditions of thc
project and will be implemented through a mitigation monitoring and reporting program adopted with the Negative
Declaration.
Signature (Public Agency) Date Title
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De Minirnis Impact Finding
Project Title / Location (include county):
East Valley Water District's (EVWD) Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project
Southeast 1/4 Section 3, TlS, R3W SBM, City of Highland, County of San Bernardino
Project Description:
EVWD is proposing to rehabilitate an existing well at its Plant 146 site. The well was
constructed in 1957 without a gravel pack. Over the years, the well began to produce water
with unacceptable levels of sand and other sediments. EVWD is proposing to install a new
smaller casing liner within the existing easing, a gravel pack, a sanitary seal and other
equipment. When completed, the rehabilitated well will again supply water to the EVWD
system.
Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary):
EVWD provides water service to existing development in a highly urbanized area of the
cities of Highland and San Bemardino. No natural topography or native vegetation or
habitat exists on or near the site. System improvements (pump, motors, well casing, etc.)
will be placed on the existing Plant 146 site and existing roads. No wildlife or native habitat
will be affected by this project.
Certification:
I hereby certify that the public agency has made the above finding and that the project will not identify or
cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game
Code.
Mr. Robert Martin
Title: General Manager
Lead Agency: East Valley Water District
Date:
Notice of Determination
To: t/ County Clerk of the Board From: East Valley Water District (EVWD)
County of San Bemardino 1155 Del Rosa Avenue (POB 3427)
385 N. Arrowhead Avenue San Bemardino, CA 92413
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Subject: Filing ofNotice of Determinafion in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 ofthe Public Rasources Code.
East 'Valley Water District's (EVWD) Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation / Development Project
Project Title
SCH #2003071053 Mr. Paul Dolter, P.E. (909) 888-8986
State Clearinghouse Number Lead Agency Area Code/Telephone/Extension
(If submitted to Clearinghouse) Contact Person
Southeast l/4 Section 3, T 1 S, R3W SBM, City of Highland, County of San Bemardino
Project Location (include county)
Project Description:
EVWD is proposing to rehabilitate an existing well at its Plant 146 site. The well was constracted in 1957 without a
gravel pack. Over the years, the well began to produce water with unacceptable levels of sand and other sediments.
EVWD is proposing to install a new smaller casing liner within the existing casing, a gravel pack, a sanitary seal and
other equipment. When completed, the rehabilitated well will again supply water to the EVWD system.
A Notice of Intent to adopt aNegative Declaration was posted with the State Clearinghouse on July 8, 2003 and the Clerk
of the San Bemardino County Board of Supervisor on July 10, 2003. No comments were received.
This is to advise that the East Valley Water District has approved the above described project on
[] Lead Agency [] Responsible Agency
and has made the following determination regarding the above described project:
(Date)
t. The project [rn 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 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.
4. A Statement of Overriding Considerations [~n was [] was not] adopted for this project.
This is to certify that the Initial Study and record of project approval is available to the General Public at:
East Valley Water District, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92413
Signature (Public Agency) Date Title
Notice of Determination
To: ~ Office of Planning and Research From: East Valley Water District (EVWD)
State Clearinghouse 1155 Del Rosa Avenue (POB 3427)
1400 Tenth S~xeet San Bernardino, CA 92413
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
East Valley Water District's (EVWD) Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation / Development Proiect
Project Title
SCH #2003071053 Mr. Paul Dolter, P.E. (909) 888-8986
State Clearinghouse Number Lead Agency Area Code/Telephone/Extension
(If submitted to Clearinghouse) Contact Person
Southeast 1/4 Section 3, T1 S, R3W SBM, City of Highland, County of San Bernardino
Project Location (include county)
Project Description:
EVWD is proposing to rehabilitate an existing well at its Plant 146 site. The well was constructed in 1957 without a
gravel pack. Over the years, the well began to produce water with unacceptable levels of sand and other sediments.
EVWD is proposing to install a new smaller casing liner within the existing casing, a gravel pack, a sanitary seal and
other equipment. When completed, the rehabilitated well will again supply water to the EVWD system.
A Notice of Intent to adopt aNegative Declaration was posted with the State Clearinghouse on July 8, 2003 and the Clerk
of thc San Bernardino County Board of Supervisor on July 10, 2003. No comments were received.
This is to advise that the East Valley Water District has approved the above described project on
[] Lead Agency [] Responsible Agency
and has made the following determination regarding the above deseribed project:
(Date)
1. The project [n 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 Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures [[] were o were not] made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A Statement of Overriding Considerations [[] was [] was not] adopted for this project.
This is; to certify that the Initial Study m~d record of project approval is available to the General Public at:
East Valley Water District, 1155 Del Rosa Avenue, San Bemardino, CA 92413
Signature (Public Agency) Date Title
Initial Study
for the
East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project
Prepared by:
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
1155 Del Rosa Avenue
San Bernardino, California 92413
(909) 888-8986
Preparation assistance by:
TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES
2150 N. Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, California 92405
(909) 882-3612
JULY2003
East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STU DY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJE. CT DESCRIPTION ............................................... 1
Introduction .................................................... 1
Location ...................................................... 1
Environmental Setting ............................................ 4
Project Characteristics ........................................... 4
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED ...................... 7
DETERMINATION ..................................................... 8
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST .......................................... 9
I. Aesthetics ................................................... 9
II. Agricultural Resources .......................................... 10
Iii. Air Quality ................................................... 1 1
IV. Biological Resources ........................................... 14
V. Cultural Resources ............................................ 15
VI. Geology and Soils ............................................. 16
VII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials ................................. 18
VIII. Hydrology and Water Quality ..................................... 20
IX. Land Use and Planning ......................................... 22
X. Mineral Resources ............................................. 22
Xl. Noise ....................................................... 23
XII. Population and Housing ......................................... 25
XlII. Public Services ............................................... 25
XIV. Recreation ................................................... 26
XV. Transportation/Traffic .......................................... 27
XVI. Utilities and Service Systems ..................................... 28
XVII. Mandatory Findings of Significance ................................ 29
MITIGATION MEASURES ............................................... 30
REFERENCES ........................................................ 30
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Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Regional Location ............................................ 2
Figure 2 Vicinity Map ................................................ 3
Figure 3 Photographs of Plant 146 ...................................... 5
Figure ,~- Photographs of Surrounding Area ................................ 6
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Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Introduction
East Valley Water District (EVWD or District) is a public agency formed to provide domestic water
services to customers in the easterly portion of the City of San Bernardino, the City of Highland and
some adjacent, unincorporated areas of the County of San Bemardino. The District is governed
by a Board of Directors (Board) comprised of five members elected at large from within the District.
It is the, District's responsibility to provide safe, reliable source of potable water to its customers.
One of the District's important water production facilities, Plant 146, contains two groundwater
production wells. The first well installed was put into production in 1957 to supply water for
agricull:ural purposes. In 1995, EVWD obtained the well and converted it for domestic water supply
purposes. This well historically produces about 2,200 gallons per minute (gpm) of water. This well
was constructed without a gravel pack and began to produce water containing sand. Ultimately
the well began to produce water with unacceptable amounts of sand. This condition adversely
effects water supply facilities (pumps, valves, etc.) and is not acceptable for domestic uses. To
maintain the important water supply capabilities of Plant 146, EVVVD installed a second well onsite
and removed the original well from production by removing the pumping equipment, severing
electrical connections, and disconnecting it from the water system.
Potential impacts associated with development and operation of the second well were evaluated
by a previous California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance document and determina-
tion pr,~pared and adopted by EVWD.
The new well has a pumping capacity of about 1,500 gpm. To make up for lost water production
capacity at Plant 146, EVWD is proposing to rehabilitate the original well and place it back into
production. EVWD anticipates that the rehabilitated well will produce about 700 to 800 gpm.
It should be noted that the well at Plant 146 extract water from the Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin
(Basin). Water production rights in the Basin have been generally adjudicated with no limit on the
amount of water EVVVD or other producers can extract. Therefore, the amount of water produced
at Plant 146 would not violate the adjudication or have a significant adverse effect on the quantity
and quality of groundwater in the Basin. A further discussion of this issue is provided in
Section Viii, Hydrology/Water Quality of this Initial Study.
The purpose of this project is to provide EVWD customers with an adequate supply of high quality
ddnking water.
Location
Plant 146 is located at the southwest corner of Church Street and East 5th Street in Section 3, T1 S,
R3W SBM in the City of Highland, San Bernardino County, California. Figure 1 is a Regional
Location map and Figure 2 is a Vicinity map.
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FIGURE 1
Regional Location Map
Source: USGS - San Bernardino, 1:250,000 Quadrangle
Tom Dodson & Associates
Environmental Consultant~:
FIGURE 2
Vicinity Map
Source: U:-~GS - Redlands, 7,5 Minute Series Quadrangle
Tom Dodson & Associates
Environmental Consultants
East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
Environmental Setting
The sitE; has been completely developed as a water production facility. It has been leveled,
compacted and no native vegetation exists on or near the site. Existing residential development
occurs to the east, southeast, north, and northwest. Undeveloped but regularly plowed [and exists
to the south and west. Figures 3 and 4 are photographs of the site and adjacent areas.
Agricultural development in the area altered the areas topography and removed native vegetation
and habitat over 100 years ago. Agricultural uses have been replaced with urban development.
The site is not within designated critical habitat of any listed biotic species. Plant 146 is enclosed
within an existing block wall fence that is gated.
Proiect Characteristics
Rehabilitation of the well will result in the existing well casing being left in place. A new, smaller
casing liner will be placed inside the existing casing and a gravel pack installed between the
casings to filter sand and other sediments from the water being extracted. New electrical and
pumping equipment and discharge plumbing will be installed. A sanitary seal will be added and the
well wil'[ be connected to the existing EVWD system.
At this time, EVWD anticipates this well will produce about 700 to 800 gpm of water. This estimate
is based on current groundwater levels, the size of the new, smaller casing and the pumping
equiprc~ent. It is possible that pumping capacity of this well could increase if groundwater levels
rise and higher capacity pumping equipment is installed. As previously stated, the water pumping
rights of individual producers are not limited by the Basin adjudication. Therefore, an increase in
water production above historic levels at Plant 146 would not violate the adjudication or have a
significant adverse effect the quantity and quality of groundwater. See Section VIII, Hydrology/
Water Quality of this Initial Study.
Funds to construct these facilities will be or have been provided from user developer fees and the
District's reserve fund. Implementation of this project requires the Board of Directors (Board) of
the EVWD to approve the expenditure of the funds to construct and operate the proposed water
improvements. While these approvals will not result in any direct effects on the physical
environment, it will provide the mechanism for the activities that could cause physical change to
the environment. Such a decision by the Board is discretionary and considered a "project" under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). As such, the
Board must consider the potential impacts to the environment from approving and implementing
this project and comply with the requirements of CEQA to make a determination on the sig nificance
of the potential impacts.
The State Department of Health Services (DHS) must also revise EVWD's permit to operate its
water system by adding this well to the permitted system. This document is prepared in such a
manner that DHS and/or other agencies can utilize this document and the Lead Agency's CEQA
determination to make decisions on the project if they determine their actions are subject to CEQA.
This concludes the project description. If the Board provides the approval needed, the project will
be implemented as outlined above. The remainder of this Initial Study consists of the most recent
District CEQA Environmental Checklist Form and the substantiation required to support the
conclusions presented in this Form. Based on the findings and conclusions of this initial Study, the
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FIGURE 3
Site Photographs
Well to be rehabilitated at Plant 146
Looking west at Plant 146
FIGURE 4
Photographs of Surrounding Area
Looking north from Plant 146
Looking southwest from Plant 146
East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
Board has made a preliminary determination that a Mitigated Negative Declaration is the appro-
priate CEQA determination for this project. A final environmental determination will be made follow-
ing the close of a 30-day comment period. Any comments received on the Initial Study will be
reviewed and considered by the Board when making the final environmental determination. The
Board will make a final decision regarding the appropriate environmental determination for this
proposed project according to CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines prior to making a decision
on the proposed project. The Environmental Checklist follows.
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 indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
[3 Aesthetics Q Agriculture Resources Q Air Quality
r~ Biological Resources ~1 Cultural Resoumes [3 Geology & Soils
[3 Hazards & Hazardous Materials r~ Hydrology&Water Quality [3 Land Use & Planning
Q Mineral Resources [3 Noise [3 Population & Housing
[3 Public Services ~1 Recreation [3 Transportation / Traffic
[3 Utilities & Service Systems [~ Mandatory Findings of Significance
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Plant 146 We]i Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation, the following finding is made:
The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
· Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been
made by or agreed to by the project proponent or adequate mitigation has been provided
to reduce potential impacts below a level of significance. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION 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 may analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I-I Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATtON 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 project,
nothing further is required.
B~ll Gatlin (signature) Dat~ /
Prepared by Tom Dodson & Associates
(signature) Date
Robert Martin, General Manager
East Valley Water District
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Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST:
Potentially Less than Less Wan
I. Ar=STHETICS - Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Ct Ct r~ ·
b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including but Fi r~ Ct ·
not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a state scenic highway?.
c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or Ct I-I · Fi
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d. Cireate a new source of substantial light or glare ~) Ct Ct ·
Which would adversely affect day or nighttime views
in the area?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a&c. Plant 146 is located within an urbanized portion ofthe Cityof Highland. Surrounding uses are open land
or residential development with infrastructure. The well, appurtenant facilities, and any structures will
occupy less than 0.5 acre and will be less than one-story in height which is similar to existing structures
in the area. The existing wall and landscaping of the site eliminates views of the wells and equipment
from offsite (see Figures 3 and 4). No changes in the current visual setting of Plant 146 will result from
this project. No scenic vistas will be affected by the project.
Based on the above, it is concluded this project has no potential to cause a substantial effect on a
scenic vista or substantially degrade the visual character or quality of the site and the developed
surrounding area.
3''o further mitigate potentially non-significant impacts to the greatest extent feasible, the following
measure shall be implemented:
I.,1 ,All above-ground structures shall be covered with neutral, non-reflective coatings
that blend with surrounding uses and color schemes.
b. This project will not result in damage to any scenic resources. No trees, rock outcroppings or historic
buildings exist on the site. The site is not located adjacent to a state scenic highway corridor.
Because all new equipment proposed will be of Iow height and placed within the existing walled site,
it is concluded this project will not be visible from or adversely effect any scenic highways or other
,,;cenic resources.
Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
d. No exterior lighting is proposed by this project, implementation of Mitigation Measure I-1 above is
judged adequate to mitigate any potential impacts associated with glare to a less than significant level.
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Plant 14(3 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
I1. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES -Would the project:
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or ~ ~ ~ ·
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) to
non-agricultural use?
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a [~ I~ [~ ·
VVilliamson Act contract?
c. Involve other changes in the existing environment r~ ci ~1 ·
which, due to their location or nature, coutd result in
conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-c. Plant 146 has been a water production facility since 1957. No agricultural uses have occurred onsite
since that time. While areas to the north, west, and south were previously used for agricultural pur-
poses, these areas have been converted to residential or other urban uses or remains undeveloped
I;~nd designated for urban type development. Land to the east has historically been used for residential
uses. No agricultural land use designations occur near the project site. According to Exhibit V-3 of the
(:;ity of Highlands General Plan, no prime, unique or statewide important farmlands occur on or near the
site. Therefore, this project will not convert any farmland to non-agricultural uses, conflict with existing
a~gricultural zoning or a Willliamson Act contract, nor result in the potential conversion of farmland to
other uses.
Because no impact will result, no mitigation is required.
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Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project I N ITIAL STU DY
Potenaally Less than Less than
SignificanlSignificant with SignificantNo
Impact Mitigation Incorporalion Impact Impact
III. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance
criiteria 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 Ct I~ · Ct
applicable air quality plan?
b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute Ct ~ · CI
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
c, Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of r~ Ct · l~
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for
o::one precursors)?
d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant CI Ct · Ct
concentrations?
e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial L-) Ct · I-I
number of people?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-c, Tlhe proposed project is located within the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB). The South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) has jurisdiction over air quality issues and regulations within the
SCAB, The SCAQMD has published its CEQA Air Quality Handbook (CEQA Handbook) that identifies
threshold values for emissions to assist local agencies tn determining if a project's emissions could
pose a significant threat to air quality and air quality standards.
T;hese construction thresholds of significance are:
ROC (Reactive Organic Compounds) 75 lbs/day
NOs (Nitrogen Oxides) 100 lbs/day
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 550 lbs/day
PM~o (small particle dust) 150 lbs/day
SOx (Sulphur Oxides) 150 lbs/day
Plant 146 has been graded, compacted and paved. No earth-moving activities, except possibly some
~inor trenching for discharge plumbing will be required. No construction emissions from site
development will result.
Ii'~stalling the new casing, gravel pack and pumping equipment will result in a maximum of 20 vehicle
tlrips per day for about 10 working days. The average roundtrip for vehicles delivering these materials
and equipment will be about 30 miles based on the site proximity to sources of the materials and
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equipment. These deliveries will result in about 600 vehicle miles being traveled on a worst-case day.
Emissions from these few trips are minimal and well below SCAQMD's significance thresholds.
CO 3.7 lbs/day
ROC 0.2 lbs/day
NOx 0.5 lbs/day
PMlo 0.2 lbs/day
Based on data provided in the CEQA Handbook, it is forecast that emissions from equipment and well
rehabilitation will be minimal and below SCAQMD thresholds of significance. Based on data provided in
the Initial Study prepared for a similar EVW D well rehabilitation project (Plant 132, SCH#2003011065),
such activities are forecast to generate the following daily emissions for about 10 days.
CO 16 lbs/day
ROC 4 lbs/day
NOx 42 lbs/day
SOx 5 lbs/day
PM~0 36 lbs/day
Total Construction Emissions
Based on the above, it is forecast that this project could generate the following short-term daily con-
etruction emissions:
CO 19.7 lbs/day
ROC 4.2 lbs/day
NOs 42.5 lbs/day
SOx 5.0 lbs/day
PM~0 36.2 lbs/day
These are unmitigated impacts and are substantially below SCAQMD's threshold of significance. To
mitigate potential impacts to the greatest extent feasible, the following measure shall be implemented:
Jrll~ l The District's contract with the contractors shall require the contractor to provide
verification that all equipment is in proper tune per the manufacturer's recommen-
dation.
,Another potential short-term source of emissions is workers commuting to the site. Based on the few
~r~umber of workers required (less than 20) and the anticipated short-vehicle trips associated with worker
commutes, it is concluded these potential short-term impacts do not exceed the SCAQMD's thresholds
of significance for daily emissions.
Once the well is operational, it will be powered by electricity supplied by Southern California Edison
Company (SCE). The District anticipates the pump motor will be less than 200 BHP. Based on the
relatively small size of the motor, the long-term emissions associated with SCE generating the small
amount of electricity needed to operate this equipment are considered non-significant, Recent studies
and reports indicate that adequate generation and distribution facilities are available to meet the
anticipated demand for electricity in the SCE service area.
It should be noted that this is a well rahabilitation project that will result in about the same amount of
water being pumped at the site that occurred historically. Therefore, about the same amount of energy
will be used at the site to power the well that previously occurred and this project does not create a new
energy consumption use. Because no significant impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
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b. The only pollutant associated with development and operation of the well are those generated as
emissions from the combustion of petroleum products used by the equipment. The emissions are
below the SCAQMD's threshold of significance. Due to the few pieces of equipment required at any
given time, the amount of petroleum products consumed have no potential to expose receptors to a
significant amount of pollutants. Implementation of Mitigation Measure II1-1 is considered adequate
rrfitigation for potential impacts.
c. The rehabilitation and operation of a domestic water well and appurtenant equipment have no identi-
fiable potential to alter air movement, moisture, or temperature or cause a change in climate. No miti-
gation is required.
d. ']The only odors which will be generated by this project will be those from the construction equipment.
;rhese odors will be associated with exhaust emissions from the consumption of petroleum products
(gasoline, diesel, etc.). Such odors are common in the urbanized areas near the project site. Due to
the few pieces of equipment required, the short duration of construction and the ambient odor levels
in the project area, it is concluded this project will not result in the creation of a significant amount of
objectionable odors. Mitigation Measure II1-1 will reduce potential impacts to the greatest extent
feasible.
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East Valley Water Distdct
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
Po[entially Less than Less than
Significant Significsnt ~lh Significant NO
Impact Mitigation Incorporalion Impact Irnpac[
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or r~ r~ [] ·
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian [] [] [] ·
habitat or other sensitive natural community
icJientified in local or regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the California Department of Fish
al~d Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service?
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally r~ r~ I-i ·
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, mamh,
w=.rnal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
fillling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any ~ [~ [] ·
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or
with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances [-I [] [] ·
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat r~ [] [] ·
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state
habitat conservation plan?
SUBS']'ANTIATION:
a-f. The project site and adjacent areas have been graded, developed, and all vegetation removed. No
habitat for any sensitive plant or animal species exists on or adjacent to the site. No wetlands or
riparian communities exist. The site is adjacent to residential development and no wildlife corridor or
nursery site exist. The site does not contain any protected trees nor is it within a conservation plan area
(see Figures 3 and 4).
No impact to biological resources will result and no mitigation is required.
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East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
V. CLILTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the r~ ~ · I-i
significance of a historical resource as defined in
§ 15064.5?
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the I-I · [~ CI
significance of an archaeological resource pursuant
to § 15064.57
c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ~ · E] r~
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred I~ ~ · ~
outside of formal cemeteries?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-c. Tlhe site has been graded, compacted and paved. No natural topography or habitat exists. Therefore,
no potential for surface or near surface cultural resources (archaeological and paleontological) or
unique geologic features exists. No excavations of the existing ground surface will be required to
implement this project. All new facilities and equipment, except the well casing will be placed above-
g~ound. The placement of a well casing liner inside an existing casing has no potential to adversely
effect cultural resources. Based on the above, it is concluded this project has no potential to adversely
eFfect cultural resources. No mitigation is required.
d. No data suggests that buried human remains may occur on the project sites. Additionally, no such
remains are known to have been encountered during development of the site. Based on the above and
the relatively small area to be disturbed, it is concluded the potential to encounter human remains is
very unlikely. State law requires that the appropriate authorities be contacted if human remains are
encountered, in this case, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's which contracts for police services in
the City and the Coroner's Office have jurisdiction. Compliance with these laws is adequate mitigation
for potential impacts. No fur[her mitigation is required.
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East Valley Water District
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Potentially Less than Less Ihsa
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 or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault?
Strong seismic ground shaking? CI CI · ~
Seismic-related ground failure, including ~ [] · []
liquefaction?
Landslides? ~ [] I~ ·
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of [] · r~ []
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 [~ [] · []
I-.B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
substantial risks to life or property?.
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the CI r~ [~ ·
use of septic tanks or alternative waste water
disposal systems where sewers are not available for
the disposal of waste water?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a. Implementation of this project will result in the rehabilitation and operation of an existing water well and
appurtenant equipment (pumps, electrical equipment, etc.). No human occupancy structures will be
associated with this project. Based on data provided on Exhibit 11-4 of the City's General Plan, the site
is not within or near an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone.
Due to the type and location of this project, the potential for this project to expose people or property
to the hazard of earthquake fault rupture is considered less than significant. No mitigation is required.
As with most of southern California, it should be anticipated the site will be subjected to strong seismic
gl.oundshaking during the life of the project. However, no human occupancy structures or large water
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East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
storage facilities will be located onsite. The type of structures existing or proposed for the site (wells,
pumps, pipelines, etc.) are not susceptible to seismic damage that could expose people or property to
a high potential or risk of loss, injury or death from strong groundshaking or ground failure. No
mitigation is required.
Available data from the District indicates the depth to groundwater beneath the site exceeds 50 feet.
Due to the depth of groundwater and the lack of human occupancy structures onsite, the potential for
this project to expose people or property to adverse effects associated with liquefaction is judged to be
less than significant. No mitigation is required.
No hills or steep terrain exists on or near the project site. No potential for landslide exists and no
mitigation is required.
b. The site has been graded, compacted and is flat (less than 1% slope). The rehabilitation of water
supply facilities will result in minimal land disturbances. Presently, drainage occurs as sheet flow toward
the northwest into 5~h Street. No change in this pattern will result from this project. Water discharged
by well test pumping will be discharged to the existing drainage channel westedy of and adjacent to
Church Street for ultimate discharge to the Santa Ana River floodplain. The potential for this project
to result in substantial erosion or loss of top soil is less than significant. No mitigation is required.
c-d. Due to the type of project proposed and the lack of people onsite, no potential exists to expose people
or' property to unstable earth or geologic conditions. No mitigation is required.
e. No onsite disposal facilities are proposed by this project.
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East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-
Would the project:
a. Clreate a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the O ~ · []
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or r~
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
sohool?
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of r-i l-i ~ ·
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
e. For a project located within an airport land use plan I'-I ~ ~ ·
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
f, For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, r~ [~ [~ ·
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
rasiding or working in the project area?
g. h'npair implementation of or physically interfere with [~ [~ r~ ·
a~n adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of r~ ~] r'-I ·
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands ara adjacent to urbanized areas or
where residences are intermixed with wildlands?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-c. Other than some petroleum products used during construction, this project will not include the use or
storage of explosive substances. Operation of the well will include the use of sodium hypochlorite to
disinfect the water extracted. This chemical is similar to household bleach (about 12.5% chlorine) and
about 200 gallons is presently stored and used onsite at the existing well. Sodium hypochlorite is not
explosive. EVWD also stores and uses orthophosphate at the site. Orthophosphate is and will be
injected into water extracted from the wells to line the pipes and reduce corrosion in the system. Ortho-
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phosphate has a pH of about 5. EVWD anticipates that the currently stored chemicals will be adequate
to treat water from the rehabilitated well and no increase in the amount of chemicals stored onsite is
proposed. Therefore, no increase in the current risk of hazard or exposure to hazardous conditions will
result. The storage of these chemicals is regulated by State and local laws and regulations that have
been determined to be adequate to prevent or control accidental release. Based on the above, it is
cencluded this project will not increase the existing risk of accidental release of materials, explosion,
or create a health hazard beyond current levels. Because no increase in risk will result, no further
mitigation other than compliance with current laws and regulations is required.
d. Tile project is not located on or near a site which appears on the Cai-EPA Facility Inventory Data Base
Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. The site has been used for residential use and as a water
production facility. No known past uses indicate any past activities onsite that would include the use
of hazardous substances. No mitigation is required.
e-f. The project site is not within an airport land use plan but is about 2 miles of an existing public airport.
No private airstrips exist near the site.
The project is the continued operation of an existing water facility that does and will not include people
residing or working onsite. The continued operation of Plant 146 has no potential to result in an aircraft
safety hazard to people or property. No mitigation is required.
g. No known emergency response or evacuation plans affect the project site. Therefore, the project will
net affect any such plans. No mitigation is required.
h. Tl'~e project area has been completely developed with urban users. No wildlands exist on or near the
site. No potential for risk or adverse effect to people or property from wildland fires will result. No
mitigation is required.
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East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the
project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or waste CI FI F~ ·
discharge requirements?
b. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or [] I"1 · []
inl:erfere substantially with groundwater recharge
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 pre-existing nearby
wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing [and uses or planned uses for which permits
have been granted)?
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ~1 I~ · CI
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a manner which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation onsite or
of f site?
d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the FI I-I · []
~ site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or substantially increase
the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner
wl'~[ch would result in flooding onsite or offsite?
e. Create or contribute runoff water which would Fl [] · []
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff?
f. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?. F~ [~ · ~
g. Place housing within a lO0-year flood hazard area as [] [] FI ·
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
dalineation map?
h. Place within a lO0-year flood hazard area structures FI FI [] ·
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of [] [] [] ·
lc,ss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? FI Fl [] ·
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East Vall(;y Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
SUBSTANTIATION:
a&f. This project proposes the rehabilitation of a domestic water supply facility. No wastewater will be
generated or discharged by the facility. No contaminants which could affect surface water quality will
be associated with the project. The only chemicals stored or used onsite are sodium hypochlorite to
treat the water extracted from the wells and orthophosphate to line the water system pipelines. Sodium
hypochlorite is about 12.5-percent chlorine and is similar to household bleach. Orthophosphate has a
pH of about 5. Only about 200 gallons of these chemicals are present onsite at any given time and this
project will not increase the amount stored. The storage and use of these chemicals are controlled by
regulations deemed adequate bythe agencies responsible for controlling such substances. Compliance
with these laws and regulations is considered adequate to reduce potential risks to an acceptable level.
No further mitigation is required.
Tile project will not require the issuance of waste discharge requirements. Other than compliance with
applicable regulations, no further mitigation is required.
b. E'CND extracts water from a large groundwater basin beneath the San Bernardino Valley known as the
Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin (Basin). Water extraction rights to the Basin have been generally
adjudicated, in that a total annual extraction by all users has been identified, but no limit on the amount
of water each user can extract has been established. Should the maximum annual extraction be
exceeded for the entire Basin, the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Muni) is to replace
the excess volume of groundwater extracted by spreading and percolating State Water Project Water
back into the Basin,
EVWD estimates that the Bunker Hill Basin has about 5,000,000 acre-feet of water in storage of which
al~out 2,000,000 acre-feet is available without adversely effecting the supply and quality of water in the
Basin. Based on the availability of groundwater in the Basin and the current groundwater recharge
policies, it is concluded this well rehabilitation project witl not substantially increase groundwater extrac-
lions; result in a significant adverse effect on the quantity of groundwater; nor substantially alter the
direction of flow of groundwater in the Basin. Existing recharge policies are considered adequate to
mitigate potential impacts to the quality and quantity of groundwater to a non-significant level. No
further mitigation is required.
It should be noted that EVWD anticipates that this well rehabilitation will allow the District to extract
water from the site at about historic levels.
c-e. Plant 146 has been graded and paved. Drainage from the site occurs as sheet flow toward the Santa
Ana River floodplain. The project will result in the rehabilitation of an existing well. Ancillary equipment
such as a disinfection system, electrical equipment, etc. will also be installed. No grading of the site
is proposed nor will additional hard-surfacing occur. No stream or river exists on or near the site.
Based on the above, it is concluded this project will not alter existing drainage patterns or the course
and flow of a river or stream. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
g-i. This project does not propose any housing and is not situated within a 100-year flood hazard area. As
such it has no potential to place housing at risk to flooding or impede the flow of stormwater.
j. The project site is not situated near a large waterbody that has a potential to generate a tsunami or
seiche. No areas exist around or near the site that could generate substantial mudflow. Because no
impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
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East Valtey Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project I N ITIAL STU DY
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a. Physically divide an established community?. [~ n ·
b. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or n Q E] ·
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to the 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 I-I I~i r~ ·
or natural community conservaUon plan?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a. Pliant 146 is an existing water production facilitylocated adjacent to a residential community. The plants
existence predates most of the existing development which has been constructed adjacent to the
existing Plant 146. The continued use of the site as a water production facility has no potential to
physically divide a community. No mitigation is required.
b. California Government Code Section 53091 exempts water supply facilities from local zoning
restrictions. Such facilities are considered compatible with all land use designations. Therefore, the
continued use of the site for water supply facilities has no potential to conflict with any applicable land
use plan, policy or regulations. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
c. The project site and adjacent areas have been developed with urban uses. No native habitat or
topography exists in the area. No known habitat or natural community plans exist on or near the site.
N;o impact to such plans will result and no mitigation is required.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral I-I CI ~ ·
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
b. P, esult in the loss of availability of a locally important CI ~ ~ ·
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
General plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-b. The project site is an existing water production facility, Mineral resoumes may occur on or near the
project site. The City of Highland General Plan identifies mineral resource zones in undeveloped areas.
The mineral resources which occur in the area are sand and gravel used for construction materials.
These resources are generally located within active channels such as the Santa Ana River or other
floodplains. The City of Highland's General Plan Exhibit V-1 indicates the site is within Mineral
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Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
Resource Zone 2 (MRZ-2). MRZ-2 identifies areas where adequate information indicates that;
significant mineral deposits are present or likely to be present.
Plant 146 is an existing water production facility comprising about one-half acre. The site and surround-
in(.] area are designated for planned development and commercial uses. Residential development
occurs adjacent to the site. Based on the small size of the site the presence of existing development
and the large area designated MRZ-2 in the City, this project will not result in any significant loss of a
mineral resource. It should be noted that due to existing development and the City's land use
designations for the site and adjacent areas, the potential for this project to adversely effect develop-
ment of a mineral resource is considered highly unlikely. Because no impact will result, no mitigation
is required.
Potentially Less than Less than
Significant Significant with Significant No
Impac~ Mitigation Incorporation Impact impact
XI. NOISE - Would the project result in:
a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels r~ · I~ F3
in excess of standards established in the local
general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive {~ I~ ~ ·
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise r~ I~ · r~
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in [~ · CI F'I
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
e. For a project located within an airport land use plan [} r-i CI ·
o~r, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, I~ rq rq ·
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-d Rehabilitation and operation of the well has some potential to generate noise. In the short term, well
lining and equipment installation activities will generate noise. In the long term, the mechanical equip-
sent at the well will generate noise. The project sites are located within an urban area with residences
located within about 200 feet of the site.
Generally, well lining activities can generate noise levels of about 75 dBA at a distance of 50 feet from
tlhe equipment. A-weighted decibels (dBA) approximate the response to the human ear of a broad
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frequency noise source by discriminating against the very Iow and high frequencies of the audible
spectrum. A-weighted decibels reflect those which are audible to the human ear.
Equivalent sound levels are not measured directly but rather calculated from sound pressure levels
typically measured in A-weighted decibels (dBA). The equivalent sound level (Leq) is the constant
levels 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.
Day-night average sound levels are a measure of the cumulative noise exposure of the community.
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
nermal sleeping hours.
Noise diminishes at a rate of about 6 dB for each doubling of the distance from the source. This means
that construction noise levels at the nearest receptors (residences located about 200 feet from the site)
will be about 63 dBA on the exterior of those receptors. This noise level is within the City's Zone B
compatible noise level for residences with mitigation. However these noise level increase are short
term (about 10 days), are not health threatening and impacts are considered less than significant.
To mitigate potential impacts from noise at sensitive receptors, the following measures shall be
implemented:
Xl~1The District shall require that well rehabilitation activities be limited to the hours of
7 a.m. to 7 p.m,, Monday through Saturday.
XI.2 The District shall 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 60 dBA exterior or an Ldn of 45 dBA interior at the receptor, the District shall
implement adequate measures such as enclosing equipment within structures to
reduce noise levels to the greatest extent feasible.
Irnplementation of these measures is judged to be adequate to mitigate potential short-term construc-
tion noise impacts to a non-significant level.
In the long term, mechanical equipment at the site will generate some noise. This equipment produces
noise levels that are substantially below the construction equipment. Based on the District's knowledge
for noise levels at other well sites, it is forecast that noise levels generated by this project at the exterior
of the nearest receptor will be well below 60 dBA. Implementation of Mitigation Measure XI-2 is judged
adequate to mitigate any potential long-term noise impacts to non-significant levels.
F)ue to the type of construction proposed, it is concluded the rehabilitation or drilling of a well, installation
of appurtenant equipment will not expose people to extensive groundborne vibration or groundborne
noise levels. No mitigation is required.
e-f. The project site is not within an airport land use plan area nor near a private airstrip. This project does
not propose any development that could result in the exposure of people to excessive noise levels.
Mitigation measures XI-1 and XI-2 are judged adequate to reduce potential impacts to a less than
significant level.
EVq)60/Inltial Study/062403 -24- TOM DOD$ON & ASSOCIATES
East Valley Water Distdc'[
Plant 146. Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
Potentially Less than Less then
Significenl Significant w~thSIgni§cant No
XlI. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a. Induce substantial population growth in an area, FI [~ I~ ·
either directly (for example, by proposing new homes
and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, I~ [~ r~ ·
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
c. Displace substantial numbers of people, [] [~ [] ·
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-c. T;his project does not propose the development of any new housing. The project site contains existing
water supply facilities. No housing exists onsite and no existing housing will be affected by this project.
The District is mandated to previde an adequate supply of water to customers in its service area. The
type and density of development in the District's service area is controlled by land use designations
established by the agencies having jurisdiction over such issues (cities and county). As such, this
preject is considered growth-accommodating not growth-inducing in that it will help provide water
service to development that is approved or atlowed by the agencies having jurisdiction over land use
issues. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
Xlll. PUBLIC SERVICES- Would the project result in
substantial adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of new or physically altered govern-
rnental facilities, need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts, in
order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response
times or other performance objectives for any of the
public services:
Fire protection? [-I [] [] ·
Police protection? r~ r~ Q ·
Schools? [] [] r-I ·
Parks? ~ r~ [] ·
Other public facilities? [] E] [] ·
SUBSTANTIATION:
The proposed project is viewed as a benefit to public services in that it will help maintain an adequate
~vater supply in the District's service area. This is a particular benefit to fire protection services.
EV-O6011nit[alStudy/062403 -25- TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES
East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
Rehabilitation, operation, and maintenance of the well and other facilities will require the expenditure
of funds bythe District. Funds for projects such as this are generated from fees charged bythe District
for water service. It will be the District's responsibility to set an adequate fee schedule to generate the
needed funds.
XIV. RECREATION-
a. Would the project increase the use of existing r~ (~ r-t ·
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b. Does the project include recreational facilities or CI iR FI ·
require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities which might have an adverse physical effect
on the environment?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-b. As previously discussed in this document, this project will not contribute to an increase in the population
of the area beyond that already allowed or planned for within the District's service area. The project
does not propose any new development or will not affect any existing or proposed recreational facilities.
Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
EVq)60/]nltial Study1062403 -26- TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES
East Valle~y Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
Potentially Less than Less than
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC-Would the project:
a. Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in [~ {~ · []
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in
either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of r~ r~ · []
service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated
roads or highways?
c. Result in a change in air traffic pattems, including [] Ct r~ []
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design [~ I~ [] ·
feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersec-
tions) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e. Result in inadequate emergency access? r~ [] [] ·
f. Result in inadequate parking capacity?.
g. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ~} [] ~} []
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus
turnouts, bicycle racks)?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a,b,
d&f. This project doss not propose any new roads or the reconstruction of any existing roadways. In the
short term, construction of the proposed facilities will result in the generation of a maximu m of 20 addi-
tional vehicle trips on the adjacent roadways by construction personnel and the delivery of construction
materials. This increase in traffic will be for about 2 weeks and is not considered sufficient to affect the
level of service of roadways or cause congestion at any intersection.
Once the well is rehabilitated and operating, the only traffic that will be generated by this project will be
occasional visits to the site by District personnel to inspect and maintain the facilities. These activities
aliready occur and no increase in long-term traffic will result. Adequate parking area is available onsite
and along roadways to accommodate the parking requirements.
No construction will occur within existing public roads. Because no impact to the transportation/circu-
lation system will result, no mitigation is required.
c. These water facilities have no potential to generate an increase in air traffic volumes or affect air traffic
patterns. Because no impact can be identified, no mitigation is required.
EV-O60iin~JaIStudy/062403 -27- TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES
East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
e. The project design includes direct access to public roadways which is considered adequate for
emergency purposes. No further mitigation is required.
g. The rehabilitation and operation of this water well within the developed Plant 146 site has no potential
to impact alternative transportation policies because no such policies affect the site. No mitigation is
required.
Potentially Less then Less than
Significant Significant with Significan[ No
XVI.UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS- Would the
project:
a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ~ ~ CI ·
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b. Require or result in the construction of new water or r~ ci I~ ·
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c. Require or result in the construction of new storm [~ r~ · ~1
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ~ ~ CI ·
preject from existing entitlements and resources, or
a~re new or expanded entitlements needed?
e. Result in a determination by the wastewater r~ r~ F'I ·
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project's projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
f. Be served by a landfill(s) with sufficient permitted F3 [} · [~
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and [~ CI r~ ·
regulations related to solid waste?
SUBSTANTIATION:
a-g. The proposed project is a water service improvement. It will provide water service to development that
will generate wastewater. The development being served is either existing or planned for development
that will not affect the existing or planned for capacity of wastewater treatment facilities. No impact to
existing wastewater treatment facilities will result from this project. Other than a small amount of con-
struction wastes, this project will not generate solid wastes and will not adversely affect the existing solid
waste collection and disposal system.
EV-O60/inIBal Study/062403 -28- TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES
East Valley Water District
Plant 146, Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
The proposed project will not increase surface water runoff from the site. Adequate drainage facilities
are available to accommodate the current surface water flows from the site. Because no impact to
services and utility systems can be identified, no mitigation is required.
XVlI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE-
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the Ct (~ Ct ·
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife spec[es, 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 Ct Ct · Ct
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulative-
ly 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 Ct Ct CI ·
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?.
SUBSTANTIATION:
a. The project site has been disturbed by human activities. No native vegetation or habitat occurs on or
near the site. The site is located within an urbanized area where no sensitive plant or animal species
are known or suspected to occur. The site comprises about 0.5 acre and is adjacent to much larger
development that has altered the physical character of the area. The extraction of groundwater and the
supplying of domestic water produces minimal potential impacts to visual resources, air quality, cultural
resources, hazards, noise, and traffic. Adequate regulations to reduce any potential hazard to an
acceptable level of risk or adequate mitigation is provided in this document to further reduce less than
significant impacts to the greatest extent feasible.
No structures or other potentially important examples of early California history or prahistory exists
onsite and none will be affected.
b. This project will result in the extraction of water from the groundwater basin. Such extractions when
combined with other extractions could have the potential to degrade the quantity and quality of ground-
water. However, an adequate groundwater basin recharge program using imported water is imple-
mented to reduce potential impacts associated with basin overdraft to a less than significant level. It
should be noted that this project is the rehabilitation of an existing water supply facility which will allow
the continued extraction of groundwater at the site at about historic levels. No significant individual or
cumulative significant impacts can be identified.
EV-060/Inltial Study/062403 -29- TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES
East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project INITIAL STUDY
c. The provision of an adequate domestic water supply is viewed as a benefit to human beings. The
project will not create any hazardous conditions that could either directly or indirectly affect human
beings.
MITIGATION MEASURES:
I-1 All above-ground structures shall be covered with neutral, non-reflective coatings that blend
with surrounding uses and color schemes.
II1-1 The District's contract with the contractors shall require the contractor to provide verification
that all equipment is in proper tune per the manufacturer's recommendation.
XJ-1 The District shall require that non-well drilling construction activities be limited to the hours
of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
XI-2 The District shall 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 60 dBA exterior
or an Ldn of 45 dBA interior at the receptor, the District shall implement adequate measures
such as the use of noise attenuation curtains or enclosing equipment within structures to
reduce noise levels to the greatest extent feasible.
REFERENCES:
City of Highland General Plan
South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEQA Air Quality Handbook
Tom Dodson & Associates, Site Evaluation, June 2003
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey San Bernardino County,
Southwestern Part, California
EV-060/Intial Study/070303 -30- TOM DODSON & ASSOCIATES
Mitigation Monitoring / Reporting Program
for East Valley Water District
Plant 146 Well Rehabilitation Project
Introduction
This mitigation monitoring and compliance program has been prepared for use by the East Valley
Water District (EV~ND or District) as it implements mitigation measures for this project. This
program has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and tile State and Agency CEQA Guidelines.
Assembly Bill 3180, effective January 1, 1989, required adoption of a reporting or monitoring
program for those measures or conditions imposed on a project to mitigate or avoid adverse effects
on the environment. The law states that the monitoring or reporting program shall be designed to
ensu, re compliance during project implementation.
The monitoring program contains the following elements:
1. The mitigation measures are recorded with the action and procedure necessary to ensure
compliance. In some instances, one action may be used to vedfy implementation of
measures, such as grading plan review and erosion control plan review.
2. A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each mandatory
mitigation action. This procedure designates who will take the action, what action will be
taken and when, and to whom and when compliance will be reported.
3. The program contains a separate Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Record for each
action. On each of these record sheets, the pertinent actions and dates will be logged, and
copies of permits, correspondence or other relevant data will be attached. Copies of the
records will be retained by the District as part of its project files.
4, The program has been designed to be flexibte. As monitoring progresses, changes to
compliance procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those
responsible for the program. If changes are made, new monitoring compliance procedures
and records will be developed and incorporated into the program. The total program,
including any modifications, will be retained by the District as part of the project files.
'['he individual measures and the accompanying monitoring/reporting actions follow. They are
numbered in the same sequence as presented in the Project initial Study.
MITIGATION MEASURE
I-1 All above-ground structures shall be covered with neutral, non-reflective coatings that blend
with surrounding uses and color schemes.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
1. This requirement shall be included in the contract with the construction contractor.
2. Verification shall be provided by District inspectors.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
1. Copies of the contract shall be kept in the project file at the District's office.
2. Copies of the inspection reports shall be kept in the project file at the District's office.
WHEN REQUIRED
1. Prior to construction.
2. Prior to acceptance of the wells and reservoir and final payment to the contractor.
COMMENTS
VERIFICATION BY:
EV-O60fMMRP -2-
MITIGATION MEASURE
~,,, II1-1 The District's contract with the contractors shall require the contractor to provide verification
that all equipment is in proper tune per the manufacturer's recommendation.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
1. A copy of the contract shall be kept in the project file at the District.
2. A copy of equipment maintenance record shall be provided to the District by the contractor.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
1. Copies of these documents shall be kept in the project file at the District's office.
WHEEl REQUIRED
1. Prior to the start of construction.
COMMENTS
~i
VERIFICATION BY:
EV-060/MMRP -3-
MITIGATION MEASURE
XI-1 The District shall require that non-well driIling construction activities be limited to the hours
of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
IMPLEIvlENTATION AND VERIFICATION
1. The District's contract with the construction contractor shall contain this requirement.
2. Verification shall be provided during inspections by District staff. The inspector reports shall
include identification of any violations and the remedial actions taken.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
1. A copy of the contract shall be kept in the project file at the District's office.
2. Copies of the inspection reports shall be kept in the project file at the District's office.
WHEN REQUIRED
1. Prior to the start of construction and ongoing during construction activities.
2. Ongoing during construction.
COMMENTS
VERIFICATION BY:
MITIGATION MEASURE
Xl-2 'The District shall 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 60 dBA exterior
.er an Ldn of 45 dBA interior at the receptor, the District shall implement adequate measures
such as the use of noise attenuation curtains or enclosing equipment within structures to
reduce noise levels to the greatest extent feasible.
IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION
1. Copies of any noise complaints and identification of actions taken by the District staff shall
be kept in the project file at the District's office.
COMPLIANCE RECORD
1. Copies of all complaints and the actions taken by District staff shall be kept in the project
file at the District's office.
WHEN REQUIRED
1. Ongoing during construction and operation of the well.
COMMENTS
VERIFICATION BY:
EV-06ORvfi~4RP -5-
108TIt CONGRESS 1 { R~POI~
ist Session ] HOUSE OF REi~RESENTATIVES 108-235
~ 'DEP~S OF ~S"~S ~ HOUS~G ~ ~ DE~LOP~, ~ ~EPE~E~ AGEN-
C~S ~PROPR~0NS B~L, 2004
J~Y. 24 2~3.~Co~;~d ~ ~e Co~e of~e ~ole Ho~e en ~e S~ of
the U~n ~d ordered ~
Mr~ WALS~{, from the Co~-,-ittee On Appropriations,
submitted the following
REPORT
together wi{h
ADDITIONAL AND DISSEI~TING VIEWS
[To accompany H.R, 2861!
The Comrnlt~e on .appropriations Submit~ the folio.wi,n., .g report in
explanation of the accomp .an~. g bill making appropriations ~or the
Depa~-Lment~ of Vetar~n~ Affairs and Housing and Urban Develop-
ment, and for stmdry independent agencies, boards, commissions,
corporations, and offices for t]ae fiscal year ending September 30,
2004, and for other purposes.
IiNDRX TO BILL AND REPORT
Title I--Department. of Veterans ~l~i~s ........... 2 ~
Titi~ l~--Depart~ent of Housin~ and Urban Development ................... l~ 2l
Title III--Independent Agencies ............................................................... 69 82
American Battle Monuments Commission ........................................ 69 82
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board ........................... 70 83
Community Development Fi,,~,~clal Institutions ............................. 71 84
Consumer Product Safety Comm;~sien ............................................. 72 85
Corporation for National and Ccmr~nllity Service ........................... 72 85
U.S. Court of Appeals for Vetsraus Cl-!,~* ...................................... 76 89
Department of Defense--Ci'~il, Cemeterial Expenses, Army.. ......... 77 89
Natienal Institute of Enviroumental Health Sciences ..................... 77 90
Agency for Toxic Subs~mces end Disease Registry ......................... 78 90
Environmental Protection Agency ..................................................... 79 91
Office of Science and Technology Policy ............................................ 88 128
Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental
Qu~ity ............................... : .............................................................. ss ~28
88-557
103
The Con~m~ttee notes that EPA has relied upon the Integrated
p]n~n~ Model (IPM)~ a proprietary m. odel, in developing its pro-
posed mercury MACT rulemnk~n~ and m assessing other multi-pol-
lutant legislative proposals. The Oo~ra~tee wishes to ensure that
the model conforms with the new Guidelines .for Ensuring and
Maximizing the (~uality, Objectivity, Utility and Integrity of Infor-
mation Disser~natsd by Federal Agencies that establishes a stand-' ""'
ard of "repreducibilit~f' for '~T~uantial" statistical results. The
Agency is to repor~ to the Cor~r~t~cee no later than December 1,
2003 on the conformance of the IPM model with the guidelines.
The Great Lakes .Legacy Act, enacted in November 200.2, a.uthor-
izes appropriatio~/s for remediation of se~raent cont.~,~tion in
the Great Lakes ecosystezm The Com,u~tee encourages EPA to pro-
mulgate rules ~mplementing this program before the end of fiscal
year 200~.
The Cor~m~t~ee notes that agency is developing a report on pend-
ing regulations on radon ~ dr~k~g water in consultation with
state w~/ter, air and. radiation programs. Upon completion of this
report, the Committee looks forward to worl~ug.with the Agency on
this issue.
The Committee is concerned that EPA is no~ providing equal ac-
cess to the bensfits of the Energy Star Labeled Homes Program
all sectors of the affordable housing industry. The Committee
strongly urges EPA to cooperate with the mannfactured housing in-
dustry, including the Manufactured Housing Researc]~ Alllance
(MHRA), to expand the Energy Star Labeled Homes program to in-
ciude research planning and the. development of approaches, tools
and techniques for manufactured housing~
The Committee is concerned that a. proposed rule on pesticide
spray drii~, could have significant negatxve impacts, of a random na-
ture, on broad sectors oi~the production agriculture com. t~unity, in-
eluding decreased farm income. As the EPA proceeds with a pcten-
tlal rulemaking, the. Agency should recognize the diverse geography
of U.S. agriculture, and give sufficient censidera~on to the ~eeds
of the nation's agricuituraleconomy and affected communities.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Piscal year S004 recommendation .................................................... x $~6,808,000
Fiscal year 2008 appropriation .......................................................... ~5,TeS,ooo
Fiscal year 2004 Budget request ....................................................... 26,808,000
Comparison with fiscal year 2005 appropriation ............................. +1,042,000
Comparison with fiscal year 2004 budget request ........................... 0
The Office o.f. Inspector General (OI.G) provld?s audit, evaluation,
and investigation products and advisory serwces to improve the
performance and integ~_i_'ty of EPA programs and.operations. This
account funds personnel compensation and benefits, travel, and
penses (excluding rent, utilities, and security costs) for the O~ce
of Inspector General. The appropriation for the OIG is funded fr~m
~wo separate accounts: Office of Inspector General and Hazardous
Substance Superfund.
For fiscal year 200~, the Committee recem,~ends a total appre-
priation of $50,022,000 for the Office of Inspector General, an
crease of $1,597,000 above last yeaffs fundiug level and the same
"~s the budget request. Of the amotmt provided, .$13,214,000 shall
MEMORANDUM
August 11, 2003
TO: ACWA MEMBER AGENCY BOARD PRESIDENTS
ACWA MEMBER AGENCY GENERAL MANAGERS
ASSOCIATE MEMBER CONTACTS
FROM: ACWA PRESIDENT BETTE BOATMUN
SUBJECT: ACWA COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT NOMINEES FOR
2004-2005 TERM
PLEASE RESPOND BY OCTOBER 1ST
Conmaittees are an integral part of ACWA's activities and policy development.
The end of the current conmfittee term is fast approaching mad it is time again to
request committee nominations from ACWA members. New officers
(President/Vice President) will be elected at the fall conference, so it is time to
prepare to reconstitute ail conm~ittees for the 2004-2005 term.
In submitting names for consideration, please do so with the understanding that
conmaittees need active, involved individuals able to expend the time m,d provide
their expertise if appointed. Please keep in mind, that the district is responsible
for all costs associated with the participation of their representative on
committees.
An importmat part in helping cormnittees to be as effective as possible is
Association of Calitbrniaattendence. ACWA's bylaws state, "Two consecutive, unexcused absences from
Water Agencies arl ACWA limited committee shall constitute a resigmation oad a replacement will
910 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, California be named as soon as possible." Also, those with a record of repeated, excused
95814-3514 absences will be reviewed and considered for replacement.
916/441-4545
FA:( 916/325-4849 The following information is enclosed in this packet.
lqall of the States · Con'unittee consideration fom~ (before you begin, please make
4£,0 N. Capitol St., N.W.
Suite 357 South extra copies)
Washington, D.C. · Sample committee consideration form
20001-1512
202/434-4760
F^;¢ 202/434-4763
· Current agency committee ,'epresentation (if you receive a blank
report, this indicates your agency has no conm~ittee representation)
· Conm~ittee attendance records
· Cra'rent ACWA Conm~ittee Purposes and Responsibilities
· Conuuittee Process/Timeline
Ail CO~Tespondence and fom~s regal'ding conm~ittee appointments must be in the
ACWA office no later than October 1, 2003 to be eligible for consideration.
Please call Kelly Smith, (916) 441-4545, if you have any questions concemh~g the
conmfittee appointment process.
We appreciate your timely attention to this matter.
Enclosures
BB:ks
Association of California Water Agencies
Committee / Subcommittee Participation
07-Au~Cl-03
~t Valley WD ID Number: 699 Member Type: Agency Member
Participants
Mr. Robert E. Martin
Arsenic Work Group (WQC) Member
Safe Drinking Water Sub. Member
Water Quality Committee Member
Mr. Kip E. Sturgeon
Communications Committee Member
Scholarship Subcommittee Chairperson
Mr, G~3rge (Skip) E. Wilson
Federal Affairs Committee Member
Safe Drinking Water Sub. Member
Mr. Skip Wilson
Water Supply Subcommittee Member
ACWA COMMUNICATIONS COMMIq-I-EE
i~007-?003 attendance Matrix
revised 8/7/;>003
Keith Coolidge -- Chair, MWD of OC 10 X X X X X
CherylFarr, EastBayMUD 5 X X X X X X
Art Aguilar, Central Basin Municipal Water District 8 X E X
I'eresita T. Andrews, Nevada ID 3 X X E X
Karen Amtzen, Contra Costa Water District 5 X X X
Beth Brookhart 7 E X X X E
Mary Lou Cotton 8 X* X X X
Cynthia Davis, Glenn Colusa ID Z X X E
Ane Deister, E1 ]Dorado ID 3 E E E E E X
MaryAnn Dickinson, Cal. Urban Water Conservation Council 4 X X X X E X
Ann Dorgelo, Las Virgenes MWD 8 X X X
Susan Fitts, Sanl~ Clara Valley WD 5 X X X
Robert Gomperz, Foothill MWD 8 X X X X X
Joyce Gwidt, Irv ine Ranch WD 10 X X X E
Jennifer Hunt-Harris - Optimal Water Inc. 6 X X X X
reave Kranz - California Farm Bureau Federation 4 X X X X X X
Dennis Mahr - C. oachella Valley WD 9 X X X X X
Bert L. Michalczyk, Dublin San Ramon SD 5 X X X E E
Greg Morrison, ]Elsinore Valley MWD 9 X X X
Bob Muir, Metro Water District of Southern Cal. 8 X X X X
Sandra Olson, Walnut Valley WD 8 X X E
Libby'Pischel, lvlarin MWD ' 1 X X X E X X
Donna Powers-Danato, Rancho CA Vv-D 9 X X X X X E
Paula Roberts, Sweetwater Authority 10 X X X X X
Lesley Robin, Padre Dam MWI) 10 E E X X E E
JoLynn Russo-Pereyra, Cucamonga CWD 9 X E X X
Lisa'Renton, Sonoma County WA X X X X X
Michael Stover, City of Lakewood 8 X X
Kip Sturgeon, East Valley WD 9 X X X X X
Tony Walker, Turlock ID 4 X X X X
Ron Wildermuth, Orange County WD 10 X E X X
Bette Boatmun, Contra Costa WD 5
'~w.~ Gladbach, Castaic Lake WD 8
!ff~nna Nenow, oDCWA X
Suzanne Arena X
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ACWA COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
2002-2003 Attendance Matrix
revised 8/7/200:~
ATTENDEES )"~'~,)"~'~y,~'~'
Jennifer Persike - Staff Liaison 4 X X X X X
Cindy Bundock - Staff X X
Jeni Bright - Staff, Region Coordinator X X X E
Taryn Ravazzini - Staff, Region Coordinator X X
Wendy Philhppe - Staff, CommunicaQons Assistant X X
Jenn Brace - Staff, Communications Specialist X
Adeline Yoong -- WRD X
David Hill -- Inland Empire Utflites Agency X
left McCracken -~ Bureau of Reclamation X X X
Don Strickland -- DWR-OWE X
Beverly Hennissey -- SFPUC X X
!Al Donner for Karen Arntzen X X
Margaret Gidding -- CALFED Bay-Delta Program X E
Curt Robinson -- DWR X X X X ~
Jan Porelli -- CVWD X
Mike Henry -- CA Farm Water Coalition X X X
Denis Wolcott, MWD of Southern California X
Melodic Johnson, Western Municipal WD X
Carl Bonenberger, San Gabriel County Water X
Beth Beeman -- IRWD X E
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ACWA 2002-03 Federal Affairs Committee Attendance
Name 1/28/02 5/8/02 9/19/02 11/20/02 1/27/03 5/7/03
Randy Fiorini, Chair X X X X X X
David Orth, Vice-Chair :X X X X X X
Mark Atlas X X
Mel Aust X X X X X X
Brett Barbre X
Anthony Barkett X X X X X
Thomas Birmingham X X X X X X
David Breninger X X X X X X
Barry Brown X X X X X X
Arthur Bullock X X X
Richard Cantwell X X X X X
Bm'nell Cavender X X X X X X
Robe~ Clark X X X X X X
Dermi[s Cocking X X X X X X
Robert Dietz X X X X
A1 Dormer X X X X X X
James Edwards X X X X
Glerm Farrel X X X X X X
Dan Fults X X X X X X
Louise Giersch X X X X
Rick Gilmore X X X X
Brent Graham X X X X
Robert Isaac X X X X X
Lowell Jarvis X X
Robert Joe X X X X X
Mike Johnson X X X X X X
Larry Libeu X X X X X X
Todd Manley X X X X X X
James McLeod X X X
Robert Mendez X
Tim O'Halloran X X X X
Stephen Ottemoeller X X X X X X
Randy Poole X X X X
Ed Rc,yce X X X X X X
Rodger Siems X X X X X X
Robert Stackhouse X X X X X X
John Stovall X X X X X
James Turner X X X X
Howard Williams X
Skip Wilson X X X X X X
Dana 'Wisehart X X X X
ACWA 2002-03 Federal Affairs Committee Attendance
Name 1/28/02 5/8/02 9/19/02 11/20/02 1/27/03 5/7/03
David Witter X X X X
Sterling Woodbury X X X X X
Tim Worley
Chip Wullbrandt X X X X X
Eric Yoder
Dee Zinke X X X X X X
Greg Zlomick X X X X X X
2002 State Legislative Committee Attendance
2/1/02 3/15/02 4/12/02 5/3/02 5/24/02 6/14/02
MEMBER
H. Jess Senecal, Chair ALT P P P P P
Paul Bartkiewicz, Vice Chair P P P P P P
=Andersor~, Tim P P P P P P
Aranda, Manny P P P P P P
: Basye, George P P P P P P
Behrens, David AB AB AB AB AB AB
Byrne, William p P AB P P P
Clark, Robert H. ALT P P P ALT ALT
Clay, Ben ALT AB P ALT ALT ALT
Conant, Ernest A. AB P ALT P EX P
Coolidge, Keith P P P AB P P
Corley, Raymond E. P P P P ALT P
Davis, Rcnald L. P/ALT EX P P/ALT P/ALT EX
Donner, Al NOT ON LIST P P P P P
Farrel, Glenn P P P P P P
Ferris, Miles P P P P P P
Ganulin, ,James p P P P EX EXJALT
Hardesty, Mike P P. P AB P P
Hating, Tad P P AB P P P
Hubbell, Annette P P P AB AB P
Jacobsma, Ronald ALT P P P P P
Jensen, Douglas B. EX P P EX P P
Kidman, Arthur G. P P ALT P P P
Luckey, Brad AB ALT P P P P
McCullough, Timothy R. EX AB P AB P P
Nees, Robert p P P ALT P P
Nordstrom, Michael N. P P P EX P P
Porter, Wirliam E. ALT P P P ALT AB
Sansoni, Aldo J. P P P P P P
Schafer, R.L. P AB P AB P AB
Shoaf, Gerald NOTON UST P P P P P
Smith, Catherine P P P ' ~ AB P AB
Spruance, William H. P P P P P P
Stovall, Jehn F. ALT P ALT P P AB
Sullivan, Bernice P P P P P P
Theisen, Ronald P P P P P P
Tiedemann, Ed P P ' P P P P
Warmerdam, Mary-Ann NOT ON gIST AB AB P AB P
Wisehart, Dana P P P/ALT P P P
Wood, Richard P EX P P P P
Wullbrandt, Chip P EX P P P EX
Zinke, Dee P P P P EX P
2002 State Legislative Committee Attendance
7/'i2/02 8/16/02 '.--.,..
MEMBER
H. Jess Senecal, Chair P P
Paul Bartkiewicz, Vice Chair ALT P
Anderson, Tim P P
Aranda, Manny P P
Basye, George P P
Behrens, David AB AB
Byrne, William P P
Clark, Robert H. P ALT
Clay, Ben ALT ALT
Conant, Ernest A. EX EX
Coolidge, Keith P P
Codey, Raymond E. P P
Davis, Ronald g AB P
Donner, Al P P
Farrel, Glenn P P
Ferris, Miles P P
Ganulin, James P P
Hardesty, Mike P P
Haring, Ted P P
Hubbell, Annette P AB
Jacobsma, Ronald AB P
Jensen, Douglas B. P P
Kidman, Arthur G. P P
Luckey, Brad P P
McCullough, Timothy R. P AB
Nees, Robert ALT P
Nordstrom, Michael N. AB P
Porter, William E. ALT P
Sansoni, Aldo J. P P
Schafer, R.L. AB AB
Shoal, Gerald P P
Smith, Catherine P P
Spruance, William H. P P I P=Present
Stovall, John F. ALT ALT ! Ag'r=Aiternate
Sullivan, Bernice EX AB
Theisen, Ronald P P
Tiedemann, Ed AB P AB=Absent
Warmerdam, Mary-Ann AB EX
Wisehart, Dana P ALT
Wood, Richard P P EX= Excused
Wullbrandt, Chip EX P
Zinke, Dee P P
2003 State Legislative Committee Attendance
1/24/03 2/21/03 3/'14/03 4/4/03 4/25/03 5/16/03
MEMBER
H. Jess Senecal, Chair P P EX P EX
Paul BartMewicz, Vice Chair P P P P P
Anderson, Tim P P P P P
Aranda, Manny P P P P P
Basye, George P ALT P P P
Byrne, William P P P EX P
Clark, Robert H. P ALT AB AB AB
Clay, Ben P P P P P
Conant, Ernest A. P EX EX P P
Coolidge, Keith AB P P P P
Corley, Raymond E. P ALT P P P
Davis, Ronald L. p p p p p
O
DeLoach, Robert P P P P P
Donner, Al P P P P ALT
Farrel, Glenn p p p p p t..-
Ferris, Mi]es P EX P P AB
Ganulin, James P P EX P P
Hardesty, Mike P EX EX P P
Hubbell, Annette P AB P EX EX ~'~
Jensen, Douglas B. P P EX P P
Kidman, Ailhur G. P P P P P
Luckey, B~rad P P EX P P
McCullough, Timothy R. AB P P P P
Nees, Robert EX P P P P
Nordstrorn, Michael N. P P EX p p O
Winkler Ed P AB AB ALT p Z
Sansoni, AIdo J. AB P P P EX
Schafer, R.L AB AB AB AB AB
Shoaf, Gerald P AB ALT P P
Smith, Catherine P P AB P P
Spruance, William H. P P AB P P
Stovall, John F. P ALT ALT ALT P
Sullivan, Bernice P P P P . P
Theisen, Ronald P · p ALT ALT P
Tiedemann, Ed P AB AB P P
Warmerdam, Mary-Ann AB AB P P
Wisehart, Dana ALT ALT P P P
Wood, Richard P P P P P
Wullbrandt, Chip P P EX P P
Zinke, Dee P P EX P P
2003 State Legislative Committee Attendance
6/6/03 6/27/03 7/f8/03 8/22/03
MEMBER
H. Jess Senecal, Chair P P
Paul Bartkiewicz, Vice Chair P ALT
Anderson, Tim P ALT
Aranda, Manny P EX
Basye, George ALT P
Byrne, William P P
Clark, Robert H. AB AB
Clay, Ben P P
Conant, Ernest A. P P
Coolidge, Keith P AB
Corley, Raymond E. P ~ ALT
Davis, Ronald L. P ~-- ALT
O
IDeLoach, Robed P f,.) EX
Donner, Al P (~ P
iFarrel, Glenn AB ~-- P
Ferris, Miles P (~ P
Ganulin, James p ¢,~ EX
Hardesty, Mike P ('- P
Hubbell, Annette P (~ EX
Jensen, Douglas B. P
t-' p
Kidman, Arthur G. P
Luckey, Brad P 4--, P
McCullough, Timothy R. P (,~ P
Nees, Robed P P
Nordstrom, Michael N. EX O p
Winkler Ed AB Z P
Sansoni, Aldo J. P P
Schafer, R.L. P P
Shoaf, Gerald P P
Smith, Catherine AB P
Spruance, William H. P P P=Present
Stovall, John F. P P ALT=Alternate
Sullivan, Bernice P P
Theisen, Ronald ALT P
Tiedemann, Ed P P AB= Absent
Warmerdam, Maw-Ann P
Wisehart, Dana AB
Wood, Richard P P EX= Excused
Wullbrandt, Chip AB P
Zinke, Dee P P
Water Management Committee
Meeting Attendance Record
2002-2003
3£ommittee
Member 1/31/02 5/8/02 8/14/02 11/02/02 5/7/03 9/19/03
~;reg Zlomick, Chair P P P P P
_~Chris Kapheim P P P P P
David Alves E E
__~{arion Ashley E P E P I -
Thaddeus Bettner E E P P P
Axthur Bullock E E
Judy Delbon P P E P
MaryAnn Dickinson P P P P
Barbara Dore E P E
.~Lloyd Fryer , P P E P E
Mario Garcia E I p E E
~ran Garland E P P P E
~)lm Garner P E
[ BBrent Graham E P E P
-~[elody Henriques P P E P P
Luther Hintz P P E P
-~ill Jacoby E P P E
John Kingsbury P p P p p
John Lampe P P P P p
Richard Larsen P P P p p
Hank Laubacher P P E P *
'Z'~avid Luker E P P P P
~.~_er t Michalczyk P P P p
John Morris E P E P P
Slephen Ottemoeller E P E P P
~Virginia Porter E P , E P P
Roger Reynolds E P E P E
Eddie Rigdon E P E P
Paul Selsky E P *
Peer Swan P P P P p
P atricia Tennyson E P P P P
Mike Thompson P P P p p
Bob Vetter P p *
Walt Ward i P P P P P
Andrew Watldns P E
Mark Weston P P P P p
Derrick Whitehead E P P
David Witter E E
P - Present
E - Excuse Absence
Name * -Resigned orRemovedfromWMC
ACWA COMMITTEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE - STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
· One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
· One at the Saeran~ento office between conferences
· One at a member agencies site between conferences
The purpose of the ACWA Cormnunications Committee is to develop and make
reconm~endations to the Board of Director's and association staff regarding
comprehensive internal and external communications/public affairs programs.
Programs are crafted to support ACWA and its members' positions on legislative,
regulatory, and policy ~ssues.
The committee is responsible for developing and updating a comprehensive
communications plan for ACWA. The committee promotes the development and
implementation of sound public information and education programs and
practices among member agencies. It prepares materials that can be duplicated
or used by member agencies for their local public information/education efforts.
As a member of the committee, you will be enrolled as an active participant in
ACWA's Outreach Program. The committee also provides guidance to ACWA's
Communications Department.
ENERGY COMMITTEE -- REGULAR/UNLIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 2 TIMES A YEAR
· One at both the Fail and Spring conferences
The purpose of the Energy Committee is to work with staff in developing and
making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding:
Programs to assure an adequate power supply for member agencies,
including energy, availability, pricing, distribution and hydro generation
° Policy recommendations relating to the development of new power
sources
· Recommended positions regarding state and federal legislation to the
State Legislative and Federal Affairs Committees
· Assistance with the development, direction and work associated with
representation before the Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies dealing with
energy
· Educate members on all energy matters having impact on their operations
ACWA COMMITTEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PAGE 2
FEDERAL AFl'AIRS COMMITTEE - STAND1YVG/LIM1TED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
· One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
'* Two between conferences (Jan & Sept) in the Sacramento office
The Federal Affairs Committee coordinates with other ACWA conu'nittees
regarding their input ou any issues directly related to federal issues before both
Congress and the Federal administrative branches. As a member of the
committee, you will be enrolled as an active parlicipant in ACWA's Outreach
Program.
The committee currently has four separate subcommittees. Committee members
have the opportunity to sign-up for as many of the subcommittees as they want,
plus being supplemented by other members with interest in a focused area. The
subcommittees with areas of responsibility are:
·Federal Projects Subcommittee: Responsible for the oversight and policy
direction for issues pertaining to the federal water projects in California.
·Water Environment Subcommittee: Responsible for oversight and policy
direction on the Clean Water Act, and agricultural drainage.
*Water Supply Subcon-m~ittee: Responsible for oversight and policy
direction on the Safe Drinking Water Act and Endangered Species Act.
· Policy Subcommittee: Responsible for policy direction and
recommendations to the ACWA Board of Directors between full Federal
Affairs Conm'fittee meetings. It is comprised of the chairs of the various
subcommittees.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - STANDING/~IMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD APPROXIMATELY 4-5 TIMES A YEAR · One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
· All other rneetings are held in the Sacramento office
The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors
regarding annual budgets, investment strategies, annual audits and the selection
of the auditor, the dues formula and schedules and other fmancial matters that
may come before the committee. Each committee member will be expected to
serve on at least one of the subcommittees, which are:
· Audit Subcommittee
* Budget Subcommittee
* Investment Subconmfittee
*Revenue Subcommittee
Education Subconurfittee
ACWA COMMi l-l'gES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
]?AGE 3
GROUNDWATER COMMITTEE - REGULAR/UNLIMITED
MEETINGS A~E HELD 4 TIMES A YEA~ · One at both the Fail and Spring conferences
· One in Northern California between conferences
· One in Southern California between conferences
The Groundwater Committee monitors state and federal regulations and
legislation that could affect the quality or quantity of groundwater, conducts
studies, develops policies regarding the management of groundwater and
coordinates with other ACWA committees on issues directly related to
groundwater.
Committee members are expected to participate in a variety of activities
including writing legislation, preparing comments for state or federal hearings on
groundwater issues, developing programs for workshops and conferences, and
providing input on state and federal legislation.
INSURANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - ST,4NDING/~IMITED MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
· One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
· One in April in the Sacramento office
· One in July in Southern California
The Insurance and Personnel Committee works with staff in developing,
reviewing and making reconm~endations to the Board of Directors regarding the
following:
* All ACWA group insurance program offerings
Annual contract negotiations and renewal of all group employee benefit
plans, retirement issues and ACWA-sponsored deferred compensation
plans
Sponsor special studies on insurance-related problems and issues
o Sponsor safety programs for risk management or workers' compensation
claims
· Del'me the scope of any audit to be performed by an independent actuary,
as needed
· Gather, develop and publish comparative data on salary ranges, employee
benefits and other personnel and administrative data pertinent to the
management of member agencies
LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - REGULAR/LIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD APPROXIMATELY 2-3 TIMES A YEAR
· One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
· As needed in between the conferences
ACWA COMMITTEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PAGE 4
LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - CONTINUED
The con'tmittee's prhnary purpose is to support the mission of the Association,
and more particularly, to deal with requests for assistance involving legal matters
of significance to ACWA member agencies, water rights matters, proposed
ACWA bylaw revisions, etc.
The committee also works with staff to produce publications to assist water
agency officials in complying with applicable state and federal laws. The
committee's areas of responsibility include:
Amicus curia filings on important cases
Commenting on proposed regulations and guidelines of state agencies
such as Fair Political Practices Conm~iss~on regulations or opinions and
CEQA implementation guidelines
Entering a suit as primary litigant
· Dealing with any water rights matters of interest to member agencies
· Reviewing all proposed ACWA bylaws for teclmical competence and
consistency with the nonprofit corporation law and other bylaws
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE - STANDING/I~IMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
· One at both the Fail and Spring conferences
· Two in between the conferences in the Sacramento office
The Local Government Conmaittee:
· Recommends policies to the State Legislative Committee and the Board
of Directors on matters affecting water agencies as a segment of local
government in California, such as planning issues and local govermnent
organization and fmance
· Plans and presents a program at each ACWA conference relating to local
governance issues affecting water agencies
Gathers data and disseminates information on.the value of special
districts
* Disseminates information promoting excellence in service delivery
· As a member of the committee, you will be e~rolled as an active
participant in ACWA's Outreach Program.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE ~ REGULAR/UNLIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 2 TIMES A YEAR
· One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
The Membership Committee takes any recommendation regarding ACWA policy
to the ACWA Board of Directors for approval, meets to review and make
recommendations regarding membership eligibility and all membership
applications; assists the staffwith the development of recruitment and retention
progran~s and reviews and makes recommendations regarding an equitable dues
structure to the ACWA Finance Committee.
./kCWA COMMITTEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAM COMMITTEE - REGUIMRftJNLIMITED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 2 TIll_ES A YEAR
· Both are held via conference call at various times throughout the year
The committee develops the themes and program framework for the ACWA
spring and fall conferences as well as a variety of workshops and seminars and
looks to other committees to assist in rounding out the entire program. It assigns
appropriate topics to various cormxaittees for program development.
Subcommittees and/or ad hoc committees also work on program development for
various workshops and seminars.
STATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - STANDING/LIMITED
MEETINGS AREHELD APPROXIMATELY 10-12 TIMES A YEAR
· Every three weeks during Session in the Sacramento Office
· One planning meeting at the end of the year in the Sacramento Office
The State Legislative committee sets state legislative policy for the Associations.
Colxm~ttee members are responsible for reading relevant legislation, developing
positions, working with staff to draf~ appropriate amendments to bills, providing
input to the ACWA Board of Directors, and directing ACWA legislative staff on
legislative matters. As a member of the committee, you wilt be enrolled as an
active participant in ACWA's Outreach Progran~.
x~/ATER MJkNAGEMENT COMMITTEE - STAN~>ING/LIMIrED
MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES A YEAR
· One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
· Two between conferences in the Sacramento office
The purpose of the Water Management Committee is to work with staff in
developing and making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding.
policy and programs on significant areas of concern in water management,
review and recommend positions regarding legislation and regulations as
requested by other committees, select recipients of the Theodore Roosevelt
Environmental Awards and the Water Management Certification Awards, and
distribute information to and receive information for award recipients fi:om
among the ACWA membership.
The committee is also responsible for the gathering and dissemination of
information regarding management of agricultural and domestic water,
conjunctive use, water management and conservation activities, development and
use of water resources, and wastewater treatment and its reclanaation and reuse.
ACWA COMMITTEES
PURPOSES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PAGE 6
WATER QUALITY COMMITTEE - ST. dNDING/UNLIMITED '~'
MEETINGS ARE HELD BY SUBCOMMITTEES
Safe Drinking Water Subcommittee meets 4 times a year · One at both Fall and Spring conferences
· One in Northern California between conferences
· One in Southern California between conferences
Clean Water Subcommittee meets 3 times a year
· One at both the Fall and Spring conferences
· One in between conferences in the Sacramento office
Water Quality Conunittee was established to reconm~end policy and programs to
the Board of Directors, State Legislative Committee and/or Federal Affairs
Committee; promote cost effective state and federal water quality regulations
affecting both agricultural and domestic water agenmes; and provide a means for
members to work together to develop and present unified conmxents on water
quality regulations, as well as to coordinate with other organizations. The
ACWA bylaws provide authority to the committee to develop and reconunend
ACWA positions and testimony on water quality regulatory issues. As a member
of the committee, you will be em-oiled as an active participant in ACWA's
Outreach Program.
'"" ACWA 2004-2005
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT PROCESS /
Timeline
.~ UGUST
11th Coum~ittee Appointment Packets are sent to all Agency
general managers, board presidents & Associate/Affiliate
contacts.
The packet contains:
I List of all agency staff, directors, associate/affiliate
members currently se~wing on ACWA con2nittees.
[]Cmmnittee descriptions, purposes / responsibilities.
[] Con~nittee consideration form and sample for the 2004-
2005 term.
[] 2004-2005 Committee consideration timeline / process
outline. '
14th Letters are sent to all current, conm~ittee members notifying
them of the process to be considered for reappointment to
ACWA co~rnuittees. Important note: all current
co~mxfittee members must standagain for ?eappointment by
completing and submitting to ACWA a committee
consideration fon2.
.OCTOBER
1st All committee consideration forms must be submitted to
ACWA.
10th ACWA submits con~aittee consideration lists by region to
the incoming 2004-2005 Region Chairs / Vice Chairs.
][3th - 31th Outgoing and Incoming Region Chairs / Vice Chairs meet
for training, input and continuity of the committee process.
The Incoming Region Chairs / Vice Chairs will make their
reconm~endations for cmrnnittee appointments at this time.
NOVEMBER
?th Deadline for Region cmmnittee recommendations to be
submitted to ACWA.
14th Region recmm~endations are reviewed by ACWA staff
conunittee liaisons.
,OECEMBER
5th Region committee recommendations are submitted to the
incoming ACWA President and Vice President for their
consideration.
~'~' 12th Thank you letters with certificates of appreciation are sent
to all out-going cmm'nittee members.
19th Deadline for the ACWA President to complete conm~ittee
appointments.
?-9th ACWA sends official appointment letters to new cmrmfittee
members who will serve for the 2004-2005 term.
JANUARY
2ha ~cw~
sends letters to those not receiving an appoinm~ent to
ACWA cormnittees and places those individuals on a waiting
list for possible future appointment as vacancies occur.
MEMORANDUM _.hie cJU' ' na
inlper'
August 13, 2003
TO: ACWA REGION 9 MEMBER AGENCY BOARD
PRESIDENTS AND GENERAL MANAGERS
FROM: JOHN CHANDLER, ACWA FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
SUBjECT: REGION 9 ELECTION FOR 2004-2005 TERM
SAMPLE BALLOTS FOR SEPTEMBER 12
~ MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 2003
It is time to elect the ACWA Region Officers and Board Members who will
represent and serve Region 9 for the 2004-2005 term. Enclosed you will
find a sample ballot which includes the names of the Region 9 Nominating
Committee's slate recommendations and any other eligible candidates.
Your agency is entitled to cast one vote for each of the Region 9 positions.
Region 9 will hold its elections in-person during its Membership Meeting. Each
agency is asked to send at least one representative of their agency to cast their
vote for the Region 9 positions.
Date: Friday, September 12, 2003
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cucamonga County Water District
10440 Ashford St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
REMEM~BER: YOUR VOTE IS I1VIPORTANT. ' The Region 9 Chaff and
Vice Chak will serve on ACWA's Board of Directors for the next two years.
The Chair and Vice Chair will also make the Region 9 committee appointmem
recommendations to the ACWA President for the 2004-2005 term. The
Association of C~[[ifornla Region 9 Board Members you elect will represent and communicate the
water ^gendes issues, concerns and needs of ACWA members in Region 9.
910 K Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, Ca[i[omia
95814-3514 If yOU have any questions about the ballot or voting process, please contact
916/4414545 me at (916) 441-4545 or by e-mail at iohnc@acwanet.com. Thank you for
~^x 916/325-4849
w~,~,.acwamcom your careful consideration and participation in the Region 9 election process.
Hall of the Stat~
400 N. Capitol St., N.W. Enclosure
~ Suite 357 South
Washington, D.C
2000~-1512
202/434-4760
~^x 202/4S4-4763
ACWA RFJGION 9 SAMPLE BALLOT
2004-2005 Term
NOMINATING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Nominee for Chair:
[3 Brad Luckey, Imperial Irrigation District
Nominee for Vice Chair:
[3 Joe Kuebler, Eastern Municipal Water District
Nominees for Region 9 Board Representatives:
[] Steve Robbins, Coachella Valley Water District
D Richard Larson, San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
[] Ben Wicke, Elsinore Valley MWD
[] Terrance King, Chino Basin WCD
[] Ronald Sakala, Cucamonga County Water District
ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES: N/A
Expendable Scholarship Establishment and Award Agreement
(Sample Agreement)
The "NAMED" Expendable Scholarship
(?COTE: For a ONE-TIME GIFT of $5,250 to establish, in full, the "named"
expendable scholarship, use the following text.)
I, (name of donor), hereby contribute to the Foundation for California State University,
San Bernardino (CSUSB) the amount of $5,250 to establish the (Name of Expendable
Scholarship here) expendable scholarship on (effective date is date Foundation receives
gift).
O~fOTE: For a PLEDGE of $5,250 to be paid over 5years to establish the "named"
expendable scholarship, use the following text)
I, (name of donor), hereby pledge to the Foundation for California State University, San
Bemardino (CSUSB) the amount of $5,250 to be paid (in annual increments of $1,050;
OR semi-annual increments of $525) over a maximum period of 5 years based on the
anniversary date (list anniversary date here--donor elects anniversary date) to establish
the (Name of Expendable Scholarship here) expendable scholarship. I hereby pledge to
make my first pledge contribution on (effective date is the date Foundation receives the
first pledge contribution).
RECITALS
Whereas, (name of donor here), desires to promote higher education for the
students of California State University, San Bernardino;
Whereas, (name of donor here), recognizes the importance of universities and the
role they play in providing higher education for individuals;
Whereas, the Foundation for California State University, San Bemardino
(CSUSB), a non-profit 501( c )3 corporation, has been formed to assist CSUSB in
conducting its mission of providing higher education services;
Whereas, (name of donor here), wishes to provide funding to the Foundation for
C. SUSB for the purpose of providing scholarship funds for CSUSB students;
Now, therefore it is agreed as follows:
This scholarship is to provide funds to meet the cost of education -- fees, books,
,expenses, room and board -- for students who meets the following scholarship criteria:
(NOTE: Criteria listed below serves as suggested/sample criteria*. Keep as broad as
,possible within the donor's intent. Criteria cannot violate Prop. 209 or other
legislation,, £e. using age, race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin criteria. Criteria
cannot allow for the award amount to supercede awards allowed by law, i.e., criteria
cannot state the award to be used to augment the maximum amount awarded to a student
allowable by law.)
*:Tample Criteria:
*Student enrolled in the MA program in the College of
*Minimum G.P.A. of
*Demonstrates an interest to continue education beyond a Master's degree
*Financial need considered but not essential
*Financial need only
*Merit-based only
All funds contributed to the university for scholarships are administered through the
Foundation for CSUSB. A 5% recovery fee is charged on all gifts administered by the
Foundation for CSUSB.
Expendable scholarships are publicized campus-wide beginning in January of each year.
Applications are reviewed by the College ( if applicable) Scholarship
Committee, and scholarships are reviewed by the Financial Aid Office.
I:~'the person(s) establishing this scholarship dies, and the terms of the agreement cannot
be met because of any reason, the University reserves the right to make the necessary
changes so that the monies can be awarded.
The University will include this gift commitment in any appropriate internal reports and
ftmdralsing materials that list donors, unless the donor specifically requests anonymity.
(Please print name(s) as you would like it to be listed for recognition)
I, (name of donor), hereby accept these guidelines for the establishment of the (Name of
Expendable Scholarship here) expendable scholarship.
Name of Scholarship Contributor James Sando, Executive Director
The Foundation for CSUSB
lvlailing Address
City, State, Zip Date
:Date
:Rev. 4-11-03 dg
Endowed Scholarship Establishment and Award Agreement
(Sample Agreement)
The "NAMED" Scholarship Endowment }k~ .,, ~
(NOTE: For a ONE-TIME GIFT of $10,500 to establish, in full, the "named"
scholarship endowment, use the following text.)
I:, (name of donor), hereby contribute to the Foundation for California State University,
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Scholarship here) endowed scholarship on (effective date is the date Foundation receives
the gift).
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OR semi-annual increments of $1,050;) over a maximum period of 5 years based on the
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RECITALS
Whereas, (name of donor here), desires to promote higher education for the
students of California State University, San B emardino;
Whereas, (name of donor here), recognizes the importance of universities and the
role they play in providing higher education for individuals;
Whereas, the Foundation for California State University, San Bemardino
(CSUSB), a non-profit 501( c )3 corporation, has been formed to assist CSUSB in
oonducting its mission of providing higher education services;
Whereas, (name of donor here), wishes to provide funding to the Foundation for
CSUSB for the purpose ofprovid'mg scholarship funds for CSUSB students;
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expenses, room and board -- for students who meet the following scholarship criteria:
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cannot allow for the award amount to supercede awards allowed by law, i.e., criteria
cannot state the award to be used to augment the maximum amount awarded to a student
allowable by law.)
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*Student enrolled in the MA program in the College of
*Minimum G.P.A. of
*Demonstrates an interest to continue education beyond a Master's degree
*Financial need considered but not essential
*Financial need only
*Merit-based only
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Foundation for CSUSB at the time of deposit.
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Applications are reviewed by the College ( if applicable) Scholarship
Committee, and scholarships are reviewed by the Financial Aid Office.
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be met because of any reason, the University reserves the right to make the necessary
changes so that the monies can be awarded.
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(Please print name(s) as you would like it to be listed for recognition)
I, (name of donor), hereby accept these guidelines for the establishment of the (name of
endowed scholarship here) endowed scholarship.
Name of Scholarship Contributor James Sando, Executive Director
The Foundation for CSUSB
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
[)ate Date
l~v 6-5-03 dg
Memo
To: Bob Martin
Fromm: Brian Tompkins
CC:
Da[e: 08/19/03
Re: Letter from Donna Horton
Afl,sr reading the letter from Donna Horton, I have the following responses:
I did speak with Ms. Horton on the 6th and promise to investigate and get back to her. I asked Justine
to review the billing joumals and delinquent notice records to verify that Ms. Hortons account was
included. It was.
I then asked Justine to tell me on which date the 48 hour notices were hung. She checked and told me
July 29th, as opposed to the 27th as iterated by Ms. Horton.
Ms. Horton called me twice the next day, August 7th. I missed her the first time but did take her call at
around 4;00. I still planned on talking to the meter shop person who would have hung the tag on the
29~h, to see if they could remember her address, so I began our conversation by telling her that I had
not come to a conclusion yet.
She then told me that she was sure we had not sent a bill, or any follow-up notices, because she had
bean told by the post office that they had been getting many complaints regarding water bills. She then
asked who the general manager here was, I told her, and she asked how to submit a formal request for
a refund. I told her of the claim forms we have. She said she would be in to pick one up.
At this point I made the assumption that she was going above me and would disregard any response I
gave her, so, as she stated, I did not call her back. I did however, go out to the meter shop and ask
who had hung the tags on the 29th, Steve F. looked in his log and told me it was Randy. At my request
he called Randy and asked if he remembered hanging a tag at the Horton address. He did not, so
Steve asked him to ddve by there some time to see if he remembered the property.
Either the next day, Friday, or the following Monday, Randy came to my office and told me that he did
remember hanging a tag at that address. When I asked him where he hung it, he said on the gate.
This confirmed to me that he had placed a tag at the property, as someone had told me earlier, I think
Justine, that there was a dog at the property.
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RELEASES OF LIEN
AUGUST 19, 2003
ACCOUNT OWNERS PROPERTY AMOUNT
NUMBER: NAME ADDRESS OWED
1. 0070187-02 63.39
2. 0230260.00+ 1.23.92
3. 0240028..02 20.69
4. 0330087-04 81.32
5. 0350089..00 80.05
6. 0440014..05+ 41.99
7. 0630046..04+ 27.64
8. 0640086-02 70,33
9. 0640101-04 76.62
10. 0730147-03 62.64
11. 0740049-01+ 40.02
12. 0810040-02 57.46
113. 0830081-01 92.06
14. 0830141-01+ 120.96
lr5. 1010106-07 84.68
116. 1010193-03 106.23
'17. 10t0193~-05 67.90
18. 1010193,-06 95.88
'19. 1040084.-05 135.92
20. 1120074-06 55.34
21. 1120118-06 63.53
22. 1550009-05 55.95
TOTAL ~ $1,624.52
+PAID THROUGH TAX ROLLS
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va~l~e Donald D, Goodin
East' y Water District
George ~:. "Skip" Wilson
Vice President
1185 Del Rosa Avenue., P.O. Box 9427 Glenn I:{. Llghtfoot
Director
San Bernardino, California 9241 $
Kip E. Sturgeon
(909) 889-9501
Edward S, Negrete
August I 8, 2003 Robert E, Martin
Brian W. Tompkins
Paul R. Dotter
Raymond Rucker, Mayor/Chairman
City of Highland/Highland Redevelopment Agency
27215 Baseline
Highland, CA 92346
Subject: Offer to Purchase Property
APN 1201-361-01, 02, 03
Dear Mayor Rucker:
Reference is made to your letter dated July 22, 2003 regarding an offer by the
City of Highland to purchase property from the East Valley Water District. This matter
was taken before the EVWD Board of Directors at its regularly scheduled Board meeting
on August 12th.
After careful consideration of the City's offer to purchase the 13.3 acres of land at
the northwest comer of 5a~ and Webster Street, the Board decided to respectfully decline
the offer. We appreciate, however, the City's interest in this property.
If you should have any questions concerning this matter, or wish to discuss it in
more detail, please do not hesitate to contact Robert Martin, General Manager at (909)
885-4900, or myself.
Very truly yours,
Donald D. Goodin
Board President
DG: etb
Administration (909) 885-4900, Fax (909) 889-5732 · Engineering (909) 888-8988, Fax (909) 383-1481
Customer Service & Finance (909) 889-9501, Fax (909) 888-6741
ci q.
fuly 22, 2003
Don Ooodln, Chairm~n
East Valley Water District
P.O. Box 3427
Highland, CA 92346
Re: Offer to Purchase Property
27215 Base Uno Fiffi* Street, west of Webster Street, Highland, California
Highland, CA 92346
Cog) 8s~-s~s~ Assessor Parcel Numbers: 1201-361-01, 02, & 03
FAX (9OS) 862-3180
www.ol.high[and.ca.ua
cay couna[ Dear Chairmm~ Ooodin:
Mayor OIl behalf of a mai ority of the members of the Highland Redevelopment Agency (file
Ray Rucker. Jr. "Agency"), I would like to extend an Offer to Purchase the property owned by East
Mayor Pro-'rem Valley Water District generally located on Fifth Street, west of Webster Street or
Brad Sundquist
conm~only referred to as Assessor Parcel Numbers 1201-361-01, 02, & 03. The
John Tlmmer Offer to Purchase is based on an appraisal the Agency commissioned to establish the
Larry McCallon
Steve Graves properties' value reflective of current market and sales data. Therefore, the Agency's
Offer to Pm'chase is $2,105,000 (TWO MILLION, ONE HUNDRED FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS) for all real property, improvements and lease hold
City Manager
Sam J. Raeadlc, interests of the above referenced properties.
We are available to further discuss the Offer to Purchase ancVbr other matters
associated with the transaction. Please feel free to contact Sam Racadio, City
Manager/Executive Dh'ector at (909)864-8732 extension 203. Further, a copy of the
appraisal mentioned above can be provided to you if you wish a copy.
Sincerely,
Mayor/Chairman
City of Highland/Highland Redevelopment Agency
pc: City Council/Agency Board Members
Sam Racadio, City Manager/Executive Director
RR:rch
Association of the
San Bernardino County Special Districts
~e?te~,,I, er ti, ZOO3
Baldy ~lesa Water District is hosting the September membership meeting at
~rx-ee~x 'I~.ee I~x~ inVictorville.
The social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with a call to order' at 6:45 p.m. A sit-down
dinner will be served.
~ee~ ~ps Durgundy serVe~ On a' b~od ~ egg noodLe~
Chicken Charclonnay' ~coppe~ v~h \~/h~.~ \~/in~ Cream ..Bauc~
z.~rv,,d '~4i'l:h: To~d pee, sa[ad, veg~b~ who~ baby red p~. roL~ and buyer,
c~e. ~ or miL~
O~s~ ~Oco~ cak~ ~ r~pber~ ~uce
~peaker: ~r~ ~ ~ce Pr~id~ for ~pera~on5
RSVP to Gayle Signorino by September 8, 2003
Telephone:' 760-949-0332 ext' 13 Fax: 760-949-7563
10313 Duncan Road. Victorville, CA 92392
District/Associate
AtPendees: E~tr~e:
There is a $2 sur:harg¢ per person for resc~valions made after the deadline date and coming to the dinner
mee~ng without having made reservalious. You will also be billed for the ainner ff cancellation is not received PRIOR to
the deactlfl~e date.
Green Tree Inn :
14173 Green Tree Blvd
Victorville, CA
Righway 1-15 to Palmdale Road (CA-18 W) exit. Turn left on Mariposa Road {IcTS l~iJtoric
Route 66). Turn fight on 7dt St {1JS ]ti~tofie Route 66). Turn right on Green Tree Blvd.
N
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The Highland Area Chamber of Commerce /
BUSINESS CONFERENCE
GET-A-WAY!
Come away on a magnificent trip
to the Temecula Valley at the Embassy Suites
November 8-1 O, 2003
Conference Registration $450.00 per person
Spouse/Guest $150.00
Day Function Start End Chamber Itineraqt will include:
~aturday Chock-in 3:00pm
Conference Gift Bag
Mb(er* 5:30pm Conference T-shirt
Dinner* 7:30pm Chamber Reception Mixer
Conference Dinner
~unday Breakfast** 7:00am 10:30am Round Table Conference
Conference* 9:00am 12:00pm Networking Mixer & Dinner
Attendance Prizes and Much More
Mixer* 5:30pm
*Actual Conference Events
Dinner* 7:30pm **Included tn Package, on own
Vlonday Breakfast** 0:00am 9:30am (Thnes and Itlnerary Subject to Change)
Check-Out 12:00pm
First Deposit is $150 per person by August 28
Second. Deposit is $150 per person by September 1
All Registrations and Final Payments
are due by October 3
For additional information contact
Highland Area Chamber of Commerce
7750 Palm Ave. Suite N / P.O. Box 455
Highland, Ca. 92346
864-4073
wrench
takes
Official
to Colton water
BY ELLEN BRAUNSTEIN ~ng. It up~t me. It wa8 tile
· rn~. t,~ss,.~,.v..k.~.~rnlS~: thing ytm would want
COC~N='~ Br??t Isnl ~n- Month a[ter month,
~lng th~ ~lt0h ~'a~r D~art- (k)mml~sioner BD~nt hea~
merit. ~st the ~ater. mix)rcs
Last~'~k~'th6utilitiescominis- ~hmlarl}~ throughout
's ncr& "oDene8 th6 fire hydrantsThe turnulefiee turns the
on his street to blow brown contaminated taD water brO~.
water out of the sediment-laden "l~'s dark. dark brown. I
pipes, see ti Ix~ugh It, said Br~. t who
The city didn't like that --: an lives on North Olisc Strect.~
employee ac~'ug~ him ofqealing On Friday, Bryant's mp water
PAOL ALVAREZ / '1 II~ PI~I~K~ EN~'LILISB I%E WsteL
Terry Bryant is a ¢olt6n utfli{le~ co~missloner. Ops~ with 'l~e city can have it, Bryant, a Drohlem dis~ars gGhen a per-
sediment in his ~p w~ter, B~ant tried to flush out brown water by retired cran~ 6perator. said ~- son is ~y!ng to ~how th6 ante me-
opening fire hydr.mts near his home. day. ~e water "was so distrust- ],czasz s~:~; UTmT~ES,
'DISCOLGRIDWAYE~"
CONTINUED FROM B1
Brown, red orange or
chanicwhat swrong, yellow water ]s caused by
lhep~oble~ co.es and goes, 'ust I~ the water, often from
comes arid goes," Rl'yant said. c~ty water mares or ~our
lie shrugged and twisted the residence~s water p~oes
mp closed Drinking the water will nor
Bryant isn't the only resident make you sick. but it is
r. complain about ~iseolored often very unpleasant. Wait
water. A water d~partment etls~ several hours for the water
tomer service representative to clear before using
sa Tnrsday s~e gets c s Formo~einf~imafion. call
"but liot a lot." the Colton Water
DeoartmeDt,'(909) 370-
Bryant is the only customer~o
attack the problOm with acres- L 5040. ..
cent wrem:h, said CityManager -- - '~
Daryl Parrish, 'We we ~dercd
who turYlb(1 the'hydrahts'on aud
why. :. The tnves~lgafi0 ~
t( one of the utility
"We talked tO
that th
dfc it
flood ltOll
B1 yant f(.~dls like' he's in u'ou-
(icpartment something was b]e, lie said.'"God, 1 h6pe }tOt. t
wrong, he said
"'['hpy knQw it imD3cdiately, 11 kind of like my job on the eom-
took un hour for thom to gel m~ssion"